ebookland Chapter 867 Come Back to My Mother's Home with Me
Chapter 867 Come Back to My Mother's Home with Me
Hearing Song Ruozhen's words, Gu Ruyan and Jia Yueying exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat unconvinced.
It was the Lu family who were unethical and bullied the second branch of the family. Now that they've proposed dividing the family property, they're still stubbornly refusing to accept it.
However, they knew in their hearts that what Song Ruozhen said was true, after all, Madam Lu had accused him of being unfilial without even asking.
They are aware of this matter, but outsiders are not, and they might believe it to be true if they hear the news, which would be troublesome.
"Are you trying to force me to my death?!"
Seeing that nothing she said would work and that Lu Junyi seemed determined, Madam Lu realized that the people from Prince Gong's Mansion and the Song Mansion were all present at the moment. Once the family was divided, there would be no room for maneuver.
She immediately became fierce and cried out, "If you insist on separating the family, I can't bear the shame!"
Before your father died, he instructed me to take good care of you. Now that things have turned out like this, I have no face to face your father. I might as well just die now!
With that, Madam Lu rammed her head against the door!
"Quick, stop them!" Jia Yueying's expression changed. If they really crashed, who knows what would happen if word got out.
Both Qing Teng and Bai Zhi were skilled in martial arts and had been instructed by their young mistress to keep a close watch on things. They were quick-witted and nimble-fingered, and immediately stopped Madam Lu.
"Mother-in-law, please don't do anything rash!"
Gao Jingci rushed forward and grabbed Madam Lu, bursting into tears. "If anything happens to you, we'll all be sinners!"
"Second brother, look how angry you've made Mother. At worst, your elder brother and sister-in-law will apologize to you for what happened before. Just be more careful in the future, isn't that enough?"
Lu Haikuo's face was full of anger. "We've already said all this, if you still insist on your decision, then you're truly being unfilial!"
Chu Guixue frowned. She really didn't expect the Lu family to go to such lengths. She couldn't help but tug at Lu Junyi's sleeve, her eyes showing a hint of worry.
"Don't worry, I'm here."
Lu Junyi indicated to Chu Guixue that she need not worry, and followed Lu Haikuo's words:
"Since my elder brother has said so, if I still insist on separating the family, then it would be my fault."
Upon hearing this, Lu Haikuo was immediately delighted. He knew his second brother was easy to talk to. So what if he suddenly became a bit more assertive today? In the end, he would still have to bow his head.
I can just appease them for a few days, but after a while I'll still have to be their slave!
"Junyi, it's so good that you've come to your senses. No matter what, we're family." Madam Lu smiled.
“In that case, I will no longer manage the business in the manor,” Lu Junyi said.
Upon hearing this, Gao Jingci instinctively said, "How can that be? If you don't manage it, what will happen to the family business?"
"What does that have to do with me? Brother, you should spend your time managing the business instead of going to brothels. I want to stay in the manor to study and pass the imperial examinations!"
"What?" Lu Haikuo's eyes widened. "You didn't even look at the book after that. How were you going to pass the exam?"
"Although I have been busy managing my business over the years, I have always been reading and studying whenever I have free time, and I have not slacked off."
My eldest brother does nothing all day but try to pass the imperial examinations, but after so long, he hasn't achieved anything.
If you can take the exam, why can't I?
Lu Junyi said it as if it were the most natural thing in the world, “Anyway, I will not care about any of these trivial matters in the manor from now on. You can manage the business if you want, or just sell the shop if you don’t want to. Anyway, it has nothing to do with me.”
As long as there's still food in the household, I won't go hungry.
My wife has been busy taking care of the children lately, and for the sake of family harmony, and not wanting to upset my sister-in-law, I'm handing over all the household management duties to her. We won't be involved anymore!
Chu Guixue nodded, "Alright, husband, you should study hard from now on."
Seeing that the couple made a decision without any room for discussion, and that they were simply informed, the Lu family members looked as if they had eaten shit, extremely aggrieved.
They never expected that the second son would just abandon his responsibilities like this!
“Your Highness, I think Junyi’s words are quite right. Maybe if he takes the imperial examination, he will be better than his elder brother.”
Seeing her son-in-law's ridiculous antics today, Jia Yueying felt quite relieved.
Evil people will be dealt with by other evil people. This is the only way to deal with this shameless family. Ordinary methods are useless against them!
Prince Gong chuckled lightly, "It would be interesting if he actually passed the exam in the future."
He knew exactly what this kid was up to; it seemed Lu Junyi was determined to split the family business.
He thought it was a good idea. This kid hadn't let him down after all. As long as he was capable, it wouldn't be a big deal for him to go out and start his own business.
Rather than subjecting his wife and children to constant subservience in the mansion, it would be better to simply leave. Since the Lu family is unwilling to let him go now, he should try other methods. Once the Lu family is eager for him to leave, everything will be resolved.
“Madam Lu, my son-in-law wants to take the imperial examination. They are both your sons, so you shouldn’t favor one over the other, right?” Prince Gong asked.
Mrs. Lu nodded awkwardly, "Of course."
"That's fine then. Actually, even if we split up, it's not a big deal."
"Madam Lu, you're not young anymore. How can you threaten suicide over such a trivial matter? Wouldn't people laugh at you if word got out?"
As Jia Yueying spoke, she couldn't help but laugh. For officials' wives like them, who were so old and still wanted to kill themselves, that was something only rural women did.
Who would have thought that she, a lady of high rank, could do something so disgraceful? It's utterly ridiculous.
“Princess Consort Gong is right. Why can’t we discuss this properly? Luckily, we stopped it in time. Otherwise, if something had really happened to us, we would all be guilty,” Gu Ruyan said with a look of lingering fear.
Jia Yueying nodded, then instructed her daughter, "Guixue, if something like this happens again, come back and tell us."
"You're the younger generation, after all. If the elders start making a fuss, you won't be able to get a word in edgewise. Don't just stand there like an idiot; you need to use your brain."
"Mother, I understand," Chu Guixue replied obediently.
"Alright, now that the hairpin has been found, those unscrupulous people will have to think twice before trying to frame you again."
Jia Yueying waved her hand, her gaze sweeping over Gao Jingci, her attitude already quite clear.
"Since we're already here today and you've packed your things, why don't you come with me to your parents' house for a few days?"
Your sister-in-law is taking advantage of these few days to familiarize herself with the housekeeper, and my granddaughter is sick; as her grandmother, I'm heartbroken.