Chapter 49 What kind of magic potion did you give him?
Lu Guanxuan's face was gloomy.
In recent years, he had indeed wanted to follow Lord Xing's path and move up, but the other party was very unkind and he kept hitting a wall.
If the Marquis' Mansion was willing to help, he might have been promoted long ago!
Lu Zhiran continued to fan the flames, "Over the years, I've managed the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion and contributed a lot to my dowry, but the Marquis' Mansion still looks so superior and has never provided any help to my father. I'm really heartbroken. Why should I stay with such a family? This is the real reason why I've made up my mind to divorce."
Lu Guanxuan's expression became even more gloomy, and the balance in his heart slowly changed.
Chu Yian has made great contributions and has a bright future, but if his father-in-law doesn't get any credit from him and is even stepped on, what is there for him to be happy about?
Looking back over the past three years, the Lu family has not benefited from the Marquis's Mansion at all. What's the point of keeping such an in-law?
Lu Zhiran continued, "Father, I didn't divorce you on impulse. This was a well-considered decision. Accepting me will only benefit you and the Lu family."
Lu Guanxuan began to re-examine his daughter.
He had to admit that he didn't know his daughter as well as he thought.
At this moment, Fang came hurriedly.
As soon as he saw Lu Zhiran, he took her hand and began to wipe away his tears with heartache.
"My poor sister Ran, you have suffered so much."
Lu Zhiran used all her strength to resist the urge to pull her hand out.
If the people she hated the most were Zhao Shuning and Chu Yian, then the second person was her stepmother Fang.
In her previous life, her mother passed away early, and Fang always treated her gently and kindly, treating her as her own daughter. She gradually regarded her as her biological mother.
However, he didn't know that all this was just a disguise on the other side, and behind every bit of kindness she showed him, there was a sinister intention.
It was not until she was dying that she learned another shocking secret from him: her mother's death was not an accident! She had killed her mother!
Fang Shi didn't notice Lu Zhiran's abnormality. She looked at Lu Guanxuan and said, "Master, I have heard about what's going on outside. Although it's a bit inappropriate for Sister Ran to get a divorce, it's done. Please calm down and don't let this hurt the relationship between father and daughter."
Lu Zhiran looked at the person in front of her, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of her lips.
Her words seemed to show concern for him, but in reality, every word was like a stab in the back.
However, she was wrong about one thing. Her scumbag father's attitude had changed and he would not stand on her side.
Sure enough, Lawrence Lu retorted loudly, "What's wrong with that? Sister Ran did a good job this time! We should have divorced a long time ago!"
Fang's expression froze and she didn't react for a moment.
Lu Guanxuan had already started cursing, "Sister Ran has been married into the Marquis' Mansion for three years, and she's also been waiting for that guy for three years. As soon as he comes back, he brings back a concubine and even asks for a title for her. Who is he slapping in the face?"
Lu Zhiran lowered his head, looking sad.
"For the past three years, I've served my parents-in-law and taken care of household chores. I've been incredibly diligent, and even if I haven't achieved any credit, I've certainly worked hard. I naturally wouldn't object to my husband wanting to take a concubine, but he didn't discuss it with me beforehand and only told me coldly afterward, completely denying me the respect I deserved as the principal wife. Even my parents-in-law acquiesced to this."
"Why do they dare to act this way? It's simply because they don't respect my father. If I keep silent, won't others think that the daughter of the Lu family can be bullied?"
It was originally a shameful thing, but when she said it, it became a righteous act. She really knows how to flatter herself.
Fang couldn't help but start to re-examine her stepdaughter.
"Mother will fully support any decision Sister Ran makes. However, divorces for women are rare after all. People outside who don't know the inside story may misunderstand that Sister Ran is too stubborn and jealous."
Lu Zhiran shook her head. "Justice is in the hearts of the people. I'm not afraid of rumors."
"Three people can make a tiger. The world is even more harsh on women. Even if you are determined right now, you will still feel wronged if you hear too much of these rumors."
Her eyes were full of pity, like a loving mother who loved her daughter.
Lu Zhiran was also deeply moved. "I'm truly touched that my mother is so considerate of me. But it's not up to me. People will judge me for what I gain or lose, regardless of my own judgment. I can't influence what others think of me, nor can I predict the future. I just hope to live with a clear conscience in the present."
Changing the subject, "Mother, are you worried that I'll bring shame to my sister's reputation?"
Fang immediately said, "Sister Ran, what are you talking about? You and Xi'er are both my daughters. You are equally important to me. Xi'er's reputation is important, but your happiness is even more important."
The implication was that she had indeed damaged Lu Yingxi's reputation, but she was magnanimous enough not to take it seriously.
These words were also said to Lu Guanxuan, reminding him to think about their little daughter.
Lu Guanxuan snorted heavily, "If you look down on the girls of our Lu family just because Sister Ran got divorced, then you can see that such people only follow the crowd and have narrow vision. They are not the kind of people worth making friends with or entrusting with your trust."
Fang was almost choked to death by his words.
What kind of magic potion did this little bitch stuffed into him that made him repeatedly favor and protect others in such an important matter?
"Having said that, people's words are scary after all. If we can find a way to have the best of both worlds, that would be perfect."
There was a deep look in Lu Zhiran's eyes.
Her so-called method of having the best of both worlds was probably to send herself to the ancestral temple and never come back.
Lu Zhiran looked at Fang softly, "Don't worry, mother. I am getting a divorce by imperial decree. No one dares to gossip about me, and it won't affect my sister's reputation."
Fang caught sight of those words and stood there in a daze.
"Divorce by imperial decree?"
"That's right. The Emperor personally issued an order allowing me to divorce and return home. Anyone who dares to make things difficult for me would be openly opposing the Emperor, wouldn't that be?"
Fang was hit hard and the expression on her face changed unpredictably.
She couldn't believe that Lu Zhiran had the nerve to get the emperor to personally order a divorce, but the facts were before her, forcing her to believe it.
Lu Guanxuan was already a little impatient. "Sister Ran has already divorced. From now on, just stay in the Lu family peacefully. Don't mention anything else! Arrange some capable people to clean up Sister Ran's yard."
Fang smiled stiffly and said, "Master, don't worry. I have made arrangements and will not treat Sister Ran unfairly."
Lu Guanxuan nodded, "I always trust you when you do things."
Lu Zhiran knelt down and took her leave. The moment she turned around, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her lips.
It has just begun.
After his mother passed away, Lu Zhiran moved from the main courtyard to Yaoguang Pavilion, which was located in the northwest corner of the inner courtyard. It was hot and stuffy with many mosquitoes in the summer, and shady and humid in the winter. It was not a suitable place to live.
Moreover, no one had lived there for three years, and the place was in a state of desolation.
Fang arranged for the servants in the house to come and help. Everyone worked hard and finally managed to tidy up the place to a somewhat presentable state before dark.
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