Chapter 366: Rumors
In the next few days, Lu Yichen had no time to date Zhong Nian Yao because he had to deal with matters in the special department.
Zhong Nianyao didn't go out either, but stayed home. After what happened with Hu Jiu, her mood hadn't been very high. Not to mention setting up a stall, she was too lazy to even go shopping. She even felt too lazy to leave the house.
Soon, a rumor began to spread quietly among the Zhong family, that Zhong Nian Yao was abandoned by Mr. Lu Sanye, so she was depressed and unwilling to go out.
This rumor was originally spread only among the servants, but it became increasingly outrageous, and everyone in the Zhong family, except the person involved, heard about it.
Mr. and Mrs. Zhong had also heard about it. They were very worried, but they didn't dare to ask Zhong Nianyao directly. So, they could only strictly forbid the servants from spreading rumors anymore, otherwise they would be fired.
Because of Master Zhong's order, the servants no longer dared to speak carelessly. However, some of the better ones would still talk about it when there were no outsiders around. But generally speaking, no one dared to speak carelessly anymore.
The messy rumors at home were gone, but Mr. and Mrs. Zhong's mood did not improve.
Seeing Zhong Nianyao's distraught appearance every day, they felt very distressed. However, the disparity in status between the two families meant that they had no way to question Lu Yichen.
They were also secretly regretting that they should have tried their best to prevent Zhong Nianyao and Lu Yichen from getting involved.
Zhong Nianyao was completely unaware of the entanglement between Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong. She was indeed in a bad mood at the moment, so she didn't pay too much attention to other people.
The demon pill that Hu Jiu gave her was still in her hand, but she hadn't absorbed the power inside. She didn't know why, but whenever she saw the demon pill, she always felt a sense of sadness.
Often, she always felt that she seemed to have forgotten something, but no matter how hard she tried to recall it, she could not recall it.
If you ask who is the happiest person after hearing those rumors, it is undoubtedly Zhong Mengxuan.
Since Mr. Zhong's words that almost severed ties, she has rarely returned to the Zhong family. However, occasionally, she would still come back to stay for a few days.
Even though she was now unwelcome in the Zhong family, she didn't dare to truly cut off ties with them. Although she was now with Lu Chenran, she could be considered to have the Lu family's backing. However, she knew very well that despite all her tricks, her position in Lu Chenran's heart was not indestructible. Those women outside could replace her at any time.
Therefore, she absolutely could not sever ties with the Zhong family. Although the Zhong family and the Lu family were completely incomparable, they were both wealthy families. This was her home and her escape route.
Even though he was ignored in the Zhong family, he would still come back and stay for a few days occasionally.
This time, as soon as she returned to the Zhong family, she heard the rumors about Zhong Nianyao being abandoned. Then, she couldn't help but get excited.
Before, Zhong Nianyao had gone with Lu Yichen to the Lu family's family dinner, and everyone was saying that Zhong Nianyao was really going to marry into the Lu family. Now, after such a short time, she was actually abandoned.
Although Zhong Mengxuan was excited about these rumors, she was also skeptical. However, when she saw Zhong Nianyao sitting in the garden in a daze, she couldn't help but feel happy. Because this showed that the rumors were true and Zhong Nianyao was really abandoned. Otherwise, why would she have such a distraught expression!
Remembering Zhong Nianyao's previous humiliation, Zhong Mengxuan walked over with her head held high and chest puffed out. Then she stood there with her head held high and chest puffed out, looking superior, and spoke in a sarcastic tone, "Hey, isn't this our Third Miss who is about to marry Third Master Lu? Why are you sitting here in a daze? It's such nice weather, why don't you go out for a date with Third Master Lu?"
Zhong Nianyao didn't even look at Zhong Mengxuan, "I'm in a bad mood now, don't provoke me, or I will make you regret it."
"Really? Then I'm really too scared."
Although she said this, Zhong Mengxuan's face was full of gloating. "I didn't do anything, and I didn't say anything! You're in a bad mood because you were abandoned by Mr. Lu San. What does it have to do with me? There's no point in being angry with me!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Zhong Nianyao frowned and looked up at Zhong Mengxuan, "Why on earth did you come here? Can't you see that I'm not welcome at all now?"
"Zhong Nianyao, don't act like a young lady here." Zhong Mengxuan pulled out a chair and sat down directly in front of Zhong Nianyao. "This is the Zhong family, and I'm still your cousin. Please don't go too far."
"Also, who do you think you are? This is the Zhong family. Not only are you the host, but so am I. This is a garden. You can enjoy the scenery here, and so can I."
How could she let go of such a good opportunity to mock Zhong Nianyao! How arrogant was Zhong Nianyao in front of her before! After knowing about her and Lu Chenran, she actually called her a mistress. What happened?
Now she is with Lu Chenran, even if she has no official status, it does not change the fact that she is Lu Chenran's woman. But what about Zhong Nianyao? Now she has been abandoned.
Sure enough, the higher you climb, the harder you fall.
Zhong Nianyao's cold eyes fell on Zhong Mengxuan. "Zhong Mengxuan, I've been in a bad mood these days and I'm not in the mood to argue with you. If you want to sit, just sit quietly. If you don't want to sit, then get out. Don't argue with me, otherwise, I'll throw you out right now."
When that cold gaze fell on her, Zhong Mengxuan couldn't help but shiver.
Then, she felt that this was too embarrassing, so she met Zhong Nianyao's gaze and said, "It's normal for you to be in a bad mood now. After all, you thought you were about to marry into the Lu family, but now you've been kicked out. It seems that your luck is really not that good!"
"Such a good opportunity was missed in vain. You must feel very uncomfortable!"
Hearing Zhong Mengxuan mention Lu Yichen again and again, Zhong Nianyao was really confused, "What the hell are you talking about?"
"Zhong Nianyao, weren't you abandoned?" Zhong Mengxuan sneered and said, "Why are you still pretending here?"
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