Chapter 113 I Want to Jump into the Fire Pit Too
Lu Zhiran's face was filled with injustice. "What do you mean by that, mother? Are you suspecting that I did this? We are sisters connected by blood. What good will it do me if my sister's reputation is ruined?"
Fang held on tightly, "Then why is Xi'er in your room?"
"How should I know this? Mother should ask my sister."
Fang's face was distorted with anger, but she couldn't find any evidence against Lu Zhiran.
Jiang's eyes rolled. "No matter what the cause of this incident was, it has already happened. If you really can't swallow this anger, you must report it to the authorities, and I won't stop you. But think carefully. Once you report it to the authorities, this matter will become public knowledge, and Miss Lu's reputation will be completely ruined."
This has put Lu Yingxi's reputation in a tight spot.
Fang covered her aching heart and didn't even have the energy to curse.
Lu Guanxuan had a sullen face and said nothing.
Jiang continued, "This matter has caused such a big stir that it can't be concealed. Rather than tearing our two families apart and making a fool of ourselves, it would be better to strengthen the relationship. This way, we can also save face for both families. Lord Lu, you are always good at weighing the pros and cons. You can't be so blind to this little bit of pros and cons, right?"
Lu Guanxuan's expression changed several times, and his eyes were deep.
When Fang saw this, she had a bad feeling.
"Master, no! This beast is not a good person at all. If Xier really marries him, she will definitely not have a good life in the future. Her future will be ruined!"
Thinking of the stupid woman's attitude just now, Lu Guanxuan sneered.
"Just now you were eager for Sister Ran to marry into the Jiang family. Why, when it comes to Xier, your attitude has completely changed? I thought you treated Sister Ran as your own daughter. After all these years, I have been wrong about you!"
Fang choked violently.
The mask of hypocrisy has been torn off, and there is no need for her to pretend anymore.
"She is Luo's child! If I had a child with another man, would the master treat her as his own?"
"As a woman, you should be virtuous and generous..."
"What a lie! Why should you ask women to do something you men can't do?"
Fang roared like a madman, his eyes red.
"Xi'er is my only daughter. No matter what, I don't agree with her marrying into the Jiang family!"
Lu Guanxuan was so angry that his chest heaved up and down. "What else can I do if she doesn't want to marry? Is she really going to shave her head and become a nun? Even if she is willing to do it, I can't afford to lose face like that!"
How could he even consider Jiang Xingyi? What kind of help could the Jiang family provide to his career? If Xier were to marry him, it would be a waste of a good opportunity to gain support through marriage!
But now that things have come to this, is there any other way to go?
This matter was bound to be concealed. If he didn't marry the girl and save his reputation, he would never be able to hold his head up in front of his colleagues again.
Fang was overwhelmed with grief and tears streamed down her face.
Lu Zhiran suggested, "Father, why don't you send my sister away?"
Upon hearing this, Fang immediately looked at her with vigilance.
"What are you planning?"
Lu Zhiran said sincerely, "Mother, although you have a grudge against me, I am doing this for my sister's own good. Under the current circumstances, my sister is no longer suitable to stay in the capital. Let's send my sister out of the capital and send her to Jiangnan. Then we can find her a merchant family. She is a daughter of an official in the capital. If she marries a merchant, she will definitely have a good life. No matter what, it is better than marrying into the Jiang family."
Her words were sincere and indeed the best way out for Lu Yingxi at the moment.
Fang was tempted.
But why could Lu Zhiran be so kind as to take the initiative to offer advice to Xier?
Just as she was about to speak, Lu Yingxi suddenly rushed out of the house, screaming like a madman.
"I won't leave. I'd rather die in the capital. I won't leave!"
Now that she's gone, what will people say about her? How will they laugh at her?
The person she hated was rich and powerful, rising rapidly, while she ended up having to leave her hometown. How could she be willing to accept this?
No matter how stupid she was, she knew that Lu Zhiran had plotted against her today!
If she doesn't avenge this grudge today with her own hands, she will never be able to rest in peace even after death!
Fang hugged her and burst into tears, "How could mother bear to see you go? But if you don't leave, you won't be able to bear the rumors in the capital."
Lu Yingxi's eyes were filled with poison as she stared at Lu Zhiran.
"When I think that the enemy who harmed me is still alive and well, I can endure any hardship, no matter how great it is."
"Xi'er, tell me how you got to her room. Tell me the truth, and I will definitely seek justice for you!"
Lu Yingxi shook her head in a daze, "I have no impression."
Lu Zhiran looked at her, "At this point, are you still going to continue hiding this and shielding the people who harmed you?"
Lu Yingxi spat at her viciously, "Don't be so hypocritical, it's obvious that you did all this!"
Lu Zhiran looked at her steadily. "Do you doubt me because you really have solid evidence, or because you are prejudiced against me? Think about it carefully. Who is behind this?"
"Now that you've gotten into trouble, we two sisters have turned against each other, and the Lu family's reputation has been damaged, who is the real beneficiary? Don't let yourself be taken advantage of and foolishly cover for others."
These words stunned Lu Yingxi, and a fierce look flashed in Fang's eyes.
The two immediately looked at Zhao Shuning.
Zhao Shuning's heart tightened slightly, but he quickly calmed down.
It’s not easy for Lu Zhiran to sow discord.
Lu Yingxi and Fang Shi couldn't possibly give her away, because if they did, they wouldn't be able to clear themselves either.
Her calculation was correct. They didn't dare to do that. Not to mention that they couldn't bear the crime of tarnishing the county lord's innocence, Zhao Shuning had Concubine Li's support, so they couldn't touch her for the time being.
Fang was very regretful. If she had known this would happen, she should have persuaded Xier not to act rashly.
This was like a thorn, piercing Fang's heart.
Neither of them spoke.
Lu Zhiran sighed softly, "It seems that my sister would rather marry into the Jiang family, a hell of a family, than reveal the person behind it."
"Stop your nonsense." Lu Yingxi said fiercely, "Even if the Jiang family is a pit of fire, I will jump into it!"
After this happened, there was no place for her in the Lu family.
She knew very well that her father would never sacrifice the reputation of the entire Lu family for her.
Now that things have come to this, is there anything else she can't let go of?
Rather than marrying a lowly merchant, it is better to stay in the capital.
God can't always be on Lu Zhiran's side. I will definitely find a chance to take revenge on him!
Lu Zhiran lowered her eyes slightly to hide the faint smile in her eyes.
If Fang suggested that Lu Yingxi leave the capital first, Lu Yingxi might agree.
But this proposal was made by himself first, and Lu Yingxi would not listen to it, but would instead arouse her rebellious psychology.
This is exactly the effect Lu Zhiran wants.
How could she let Lu Yingxi go away and marry? That would be too easy for her.
From the moment she extended that evil hand, it was impossible for her future to be bright again.
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