Chapter 290 Visit
Lin looked at the hesitant elders in disbelief, "Uncles, what are you hesitating about? Now that Ziyu is the regent, can the affair between uncle and sister-in-law just be forgotten?"
Any clan member who caused such a scandal would be expelled from the family or exiled. How could they let it go so easily, especially a scholarly family like the Lu family, which could not allow its reputation to be tarnished? Even if Lu Jing was the regent, Lin did not think that the uncles would tolerate it. She also did not want Xie Zhaolan to really re-enter the Lu family. If so, her son would be humiliated, and his former wife would be his younger brother's wife. He would have lost all his dignity and reputation. No man could accept such humiliation.
Lu Shaoqing said, "People are similar, and this matter has not yet been concluded. There is no need to be so nervous."
"Father!" Lu Feng's eyes turned red. He couldn't believe that his father didn't stand on his side. Was it because Lu Jing was so powerful that he didn't care about his feelings?
Lu Shaoqing said calmly, "Feng'er, you are the eldest son of the Lu family, and now you have married. The most important thing now is to have more children and wait for the right time. I will talk to Ziyu later and arrange a sinecure for you so that you don't have nothing to do and always have wild thoughts. Ziyu has always been close to you and respects you. He has never done anything to disobey you. I believe in Ziyu's character. You and Zhaolan have divorced, so don't worry about it. The similarity between Huainan County Princess and Zhaolan is also a coincidence. The court and Huainan must form a marriage. If something goes wrong, no one can bear the consequences!"
Lu Shaoqing's words also had a deterrent effect. It was also a warning to Lu Feng that he didn't need to act recklessly anymore. It was also a hint to Lu Feng that Lu Jing was now the backbone of the capital. The Lu family could do without Lu Feng, but not Lu Jing.
Several elders of the Lu family were also scholars and cared a lot about their reputation, but they were not really aloof. They were all elders, and their families had younger generations who were studying to obtain official titles, and there were also descendants who wanted to join the military. Lu Jing was a shortcut for them, so what was the benefit of offending Lu Jing? Moreover, there was no evidence that he and the princess were uncle and sister-in-law, it was just that the princess looked like Xie Zhaolan, and this matter should not be taken seriously.
Having a regent in the family is really a matter of great concern to the ancestors. There is no reason to ruin the regent's reputation. Although Lu Shaoqing is not the one who has the final say, his words are very deterrent. Lu Feng endured it, felt pain, and was very disappointed.
Lin felt sorry for her son. When Lu Shaoqing looked at her, she gritted her teeth and said, "It's too late. I have sent people to invite Princess Huainan. I must find out whether this princess looks like Xie Zhaolan. If Ziyu really disrespected his brother and secretly had an affair with his eldest sister-in-law, this matter... must be explained. I don't want Ziyu to bear the stigma, but the truth will come out. It's useless for us to hide it. One day everyone will see Princess Huainan, and Ziyu will be criticized. He should not have married her from the beginning. Even if the court wants to marry someone from the border, it can change someone else!"
"Women's opinions!" Lu Shaoqing was so angry that he was fuming. "Hurry up and send someone to stop them. Why did you go to see Princess Huainan? You are so stupid. You can just keep this matter to yourself. Do you have to make it known to everyone?"
"Master, Feng'er is your biological son, why are you so partial to him? If Ziyu is really having an affair with his eldest sister-in-law, will you cover it up for him?"
If the elders and juniors were not there, Lu Shaoqing really wanted to slap Lin. She was so short-sighted that she only thought about her son being wronged. Why didn't she think about how much glory it would bring to the entire Lu family if Lu Jing was the regent? Why did a mere woman make such a big fuss? The whole family insisted that the princess just looked like Xie Zhaolan and there was no need to make a big deal out of it.
Lu Shaoqing said, "Ma Shan sent someone to stop them. The princess doesn't need to come. She's getting married soon, and it's not auspicious to meet them."
"Yes!" The attendant beside Lu Shaoqing responded and hurried out, but it was too late. Someone came to the door and reported, "Master, Madam, Princess Huainan is here. She said she got the invitation from the eldest lady and came to visit us specially."
Everyone: "..."
Lu Yunshu's face changed slightly. Except for her and Lu Feng, no one had actually seen Princess Huainan. Now the princess actually came to their house openly, which seemed like a provocation, but also like proving her innocence.
Lu Shaoqing's face looked extremely unhappy. Lin said, "It's just right. Now that she's here, we can tell at a glance whether she is Xie Zhaolan or not. If she is really Xie Zhaolan, this marriage must not be possible!"
Princess Huainan's rank was higher than all of them, and when she came to visit, all members of the Lu family had to go out to greet her. Lu Shaoqing took Lin, Zhang, and a group of clan elders and female relatives to greet her.
Just as they reached the courtyard, Su Qingwan came in accompanied by Li Yue and Qing Yun. She was wearing a palace dress embroidered with peony flowers. She looked elegant, graceful, and luxurious. Her whole body revealed the attitude of a superior, arrogant, yet steady. This temperament was completely different from when she pretended to be Xie Zhaolan.
Everyone in the Lu family's face changed drastically, and Lin blurted out, "Zhaolan? You are really Xie Zhaolan!"
In fact, no one had ever seen Princess Huainan except Lu Yunshu and Lu Feng. The Lu family actually had doubts about whether Lu Jing and his eldest sister-in-law were having an affair. Lu Jing's character was too good. He had never done anything wrong since he was a child. He followed the rules and behaved like a gentleman. Lu Shaoqing thought it was just a coincidence and might not be true.
Unexpectedly, Princess Huainan really looks exactly like Xie Zhaolan. This is definitely Xie Zhaolan!
Could it be that Ziyu and Xie Zhaolan really...
Lu Shaoqing's face turned pale. Everyone in the Lu family had seen Xie Zhaolan, so they naturally recognized her.
Su Qingwan smiled gently, "Madam, you may have recognized the wrong person. I am Su Qingwan, the Princess of Huainan, not Xie Zhaolan as you said. A few days ago, your eldest son came to me and said inappropriate words and nonsense. This princess has sent people to investigate your family's right and wrong. When I received the invitation from Madam today, I thought to myself, we have no friendship, why would you invite me to visit? According to etiquette, you should come to the other courtyard to see me, but I am an easy-going person. Since you invited me, I guess it is also for rumors, so I naturally have to come to clarify."
Lin's face turned pale. She was traumatized by Xie Zhaolan. She always felt that the returning Xie Zhaolan was too terrible. She caused a bloody storm in the Lu family and almost broke up the Lu family. She hated Xie Zhaolan so much. Now, she suddenly changed her mind and wanted to marry Lu Jing. Lin absolutely could not accept this.
"You have been in the Lu family for several years, and everyone recognizes you. You are clearly Zhaolan!" Lin said in a deep voice, "My dear uncles, masters, you have seen it too. The evidence is irrefutable. Ziyu and her are secretly having an affair. She was having an affair with Ziyu when she was the eldest daughter-in-law of the Lu family, and they planned to divorce. Now she wants to marry into the Lu family again! She is a demon and a disaster. She will definitely disturb our family."
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