Chapter 113: Clouds in the Morning and Rain in the Evening
Lu Mingchao's voice is like the quiet flow of an underground river.
Heavy.
Cold.
If Cheng Zhi really lost her innocence and was burdened by rumors, like a white dove with broken wings, with the only option left to go is falling off a cliff and dying, Lu Lei would be soft-hearted and reach out his hand to hold up Cheng Zhi who was falling.
By then, the sewage will pour down on your head and there will be no room for defense.
Abduction and collusion are very different in nature.
Master Cheng would question the Lu family's bad traditions because of Lu Miao's behavior. Similarly, others would also believe that the Lu family was despicable and shameless because Lu Lei seduced the scholar's daughter.
Lu Yao will take part in the imperial examination next autumn.
Lu Yao's road to success had been blocked for more than two years. After hundreds of days and nights of hard work, he finally wove the threads together to build a shaky bridge that was about to collapse. How could he allow it to be destroyed again?
When it comes down to it, she is the main culprit in this matter.
"I was too soft-hearted." Lu Mingchao sighed, half blaming himself and half reflecting on himself.
She was born in a prosperous era with peaceful mountains and rivers, and walked in the spring breeze with the fragrance of flowers and the chirping of birds. Even though she had traveled through time and space to this point in the book, the sensible and righteous principles imprinted in her beliefs by that era still followed her like a shadow.
But we overlook the fact that this is not a place that talks about law, humanity and justice.
When it comes to enemies, you can either endure the humiliation or root them out.
Yes, it means to remove the weeds at their roots.
What's the use of pinching off the branches?
Sun Zhiye is truly an excellent whetstone.
It would be best if she could sharpen this weird knife of hers.
In just a moment, the sadness in Lu Mingchao's heart disappeared completely.
It is impossible to retreat, the only thing we can do is to face the challenges head-on.
"What is the inside story of Cheng Zhi losing her virginity?"
Lu Mingchao bent his fingers lightly and tapped the table slowly with his fingertips.
It started snowing outside the window without me noticing. The wind blew the snowflakes against the windows, making the house clean and warm.
"I still have to meet Cheng Zhi, otherwise some decisions will be difficult to make." Lu Mingchao said.
She had to determine what role Cheng Zhi played in this matter.
"If you don't want to appear to be too deliberate in meeting Miss Cheng, Lu Yao can help." Xie Yan continued to explain, "Lu Yao has a classmate named Wei who has always had an intersection with Miss Cheng."
Lu Mingchao put on his cloak again and said, "The sooner the better. I'll go back and give my brother some advice."
"Be prepared for the worst."
"It's better for me to tell him than for him to hear it suddenly from someone with ulterior motives."
Xie Yan stood up and said, "I'll go with you."
"It's snowing, where are you going in such a hurry?" Shu Yuan held a brush in his hand and brushed it across his face, then leaned against the window and looked at the two people walking hurriedly in the yard.
Lu Mingchao tugged at his cloak and turned around, "Sun Zhiye has done something shady."
"Kill him." Shu Yuan's tone was as calm as the world that suddenly and slowly became silent after the snow fell.
Lu Mingchao sighed, "We can't kill him. He's in league with the people from Yongning Marquis's Mansion."
"In Shangjing, although the Yongning Marquis's Mansion is not considered a first-class noble family, the intricacies of the family are deep-rooted. I am worried that if Sun Zhiye's death is unclear, it will arouse the sensitive nerves of some people, and once more attention is attracted to Changhe County, it will be more loss than gain."
"Killing him is not a wise move."
"He's playing tricks, just take it."
"I want him to die with a clear conscience, so that no one can find fault with him."
"Send a message to your people to check if Young Master Sun has any lost pearls from the Canghai Sea, and then place two good fighters in the Taoist temple."
"My request is not high. Just want to keep Mr. Sun and Mrs. Sun alive."
Shu Yuan threw down the brush in his hand, and said sternly with a dark face like Bao Gong, "I'll do it right away."
Lu Mingchao: Such a good face, but the one that caused trouble can play the role of Prince Yan.
It's horrible!
"Then I'll leave it to you." Lu Mingchao nodded to express his gratitude.
Shu Yuan glared at him, "We are one family, so don't talk behind each other's backs."
Lu Mingchao smiled and said, "Then you can take care of the house and take care of the children's food."
Changxin Village, Lu family.
Lu Mingchao left and came back, and a solemn look appeared on Lu Yaoyao's face, which was as cold and elegant as the moon in the sky.
The aroma of food was already wafting from the Lu family’s courtyard.
Yunniang was busy in the kitchen with her sleeves rolled up. When she heard Lu Mingchao's voice, she opened the window and waved a wooden spoon to greet him, "Chaochao, son-in-law, I will add two more dishes that you like."
The cold wind and the smoke from the wood fire mixed together, making her feel a bit stingy. Yunniang coughed twice.
Lu Mingchao's face was filled with smiles. "I love everything my mother cooks."
"Ayan is the same."
Hearing this, Yunniang's smile deepened.
Lu Yao welcomed Xie Yan and Lu Mingchao into the room.
"Second brother, call the eldest brother as well." Lu Mingchao said in a deep voice.
Lu Yao had a vague guess in his mind.
I'm afraid it has something to do with my eldest brother's sweetheart.
Lu Lei, who was chopping wood, felt his heart drop. He put down his axe and walked towards the room with heavy steps.
"Little sister, brother-in-law."
Lu Lei rubbed his hands awkwardly, no longer as honest and cheerful as before.
"Brother, I have something to ask you. It may be a little offensive, but it is extremely important. I hope you can give me a definite answer." Lu Mingchao spoke with a stiff upper lip.
It is really embarrassing for the younger sister to ask the older brother about matters between men and women.
"I won't marry Cheng Zhi." Lu Lei said with his head down.
Lu Mingchao choked and pursed his lips.
This is no longer a question of whether to marry or not, but a question of the shit pot that is about to fall on your head.
"Brother, that's not what I want to ask."
Lu Mingchao's voice was a little harsh, "Brother, have you and Miss Cheng Zhi done anything inappropriate?"
Lu Lei raised his head suddenly, his eyes showing confusion. "What do you mean?"
Lu Mingchao took a deep breath and closed his eyes. "It's the clouds in the morning and the rain in the evening."
Lu Yao is a scholar, and Lu Lei has been influenced by him for many years and can more or less understand the literary words.
The red skirt is wet in the water, and there are clouds in the morning and rain in the evening.
Lu Lei's face turned red instantly, like a ripe red persimmon hanging on a tree in the cold winter. His tongue seemed to be tied and his speech became stuttering.
"I haven't even married her yet, so how could I bear to destroy her innocence?"
"Master Cheng is very strict. If something like this happened, he would have broken Wen and Azhi's legs long ago."
"Chao Chao, don't..."
Lu Lei, who was explaining in a panic, seemed to have thought of something. The redness on his cheeks faded, and his face turned from red to white, gradually losing its color. "Is it her..."
Lu Lei didn't even dare to express his guess out loud.
Lu Mingchao met Lu Lei's gaze, nodded slowly, and told him in a deep voice what Xie Yan had learned in Fuxiang Tower.
"The son of a Yuanwailang, what he said is very clear. I'm sure Cheng Zhi's loss of virginity is not groundless."
"Even if he is not the eldest brother, they still want to dump the blame of deception on the Lu family."
"So, before dealing with this difficult problem, you must promise me one thing, brother."
"No matter how difficult Cheng Zhi's situation is after this incident is exposed, no matter how much you feel for her, you cannot jump out and admit to a false accusation."
Indulgence