The wind blew away the clouds, and the light of the morning sun pierced through the clouds, spilling in through the half-open carved window. It cast a hazy layer on Lu Xiang, who was sitting by the window with a book in her hand. She looked beautiful and ethereal.
Kacha kacha!
Lu Xiang happily munched on melon seeds as she flipped through the book in her hand page by page.
"This master is terrible. It's fine if he had simply ignored his little disciple's feelings, but he actually killed him for the sake of the world. Poor little disciple."
"This is even better than the love story between the Demon Cult's cult master and the Priestess of the orthodox cult some time ago."
"Even the book on the love between men is a hundred times better than this dogsh*t master."
"Yun Zhe, buy me a few new novels tomorrow."
Yun Zhe: "…"
She wanted to play dead!
Which b*stard gave Miss the book on the love story between a man and a man? Ever since Miss accidentally read that book, she had been especially fond of strange novels. In the past, she had always read poems, historical books, and historical biographies. Why the change?
Even the book that they were reading now was about a master and disciple love relationship. However, they read it with relish even as they could not stop cursing in dissatisfaction.
"Yun Zhe?"
Seeing that Yun Zhe did not respond, Lu Xiang reluctantly moved her gaze away from the novel and looked up at her.
Yun Zhe pouted. "Miss, it's not good for you to read too many of these strange novels. The Old Madam will be angry."
"Stop spouting nonsense. I'll spank you before the Old Madam gets angry." Lu Xiang bared her teeth and threatened fiercely.
Yun Zhe: "Okay."
At this moment, Wu Yue pushed open the door and entered. "Master has ordered that in three days, we will invite the elders to register Lu Mingzhu's name on the family register and raise Madam Liu's status to be that of a concubine," she said.
When she said this, Wu Yue was so angry that her little face puffed up like a toad.
Lu Xiang raised her eyebrows. "It's expected."
Everyone had different thoughts as this news spread throughout the Lu Manor.
Qiao Jingru smacked her lips and clicked her tongue in wonder. "This Madam Liu is skilled. Her daughter's reputation is so bad, but father still dotes on her so much. When will I be able to learn from her?" She wanted to be able to teach Lu Chao to be obedient.
"Her daughter doesn't know her place. It's obvious that Concubine Liu isn't a good person either. Young Madam, don't be muddle-headed," Liangchen said with tears in her eyes.
"I know, I know. I was just saying. Look at how nervous you are."
Concubine Fang stomped her feet in anger in her room. She wanted to smash something, but she couldn't bear to. She slammed the table with a bang. "Vixen, b*tch…"
The maid stood silently at the side. Since Concubine Fang was in a fit of anger, nothing she said would be right.
When Concubine Lin heard this news, she was stunned for a moment before she sighed faintly. No one knew what she was thinking from her calm eyes.
Concubine Yao gulped down a mouthful of herbal tea and suppressed the jealousy in her heart. She repeatedly brainwashed herself that it would be beneficial for Madam Liu to be doted on by the Master.
No matter what everyone thought about it, Madam Liu and Lu Mingzhu officially entered the Lu family register after the abbot of Hua'an Temple finished the ritual for the late first wife, Madam Bai.
After offering incense and kneeling to their ancestors, they kneeled and served tea to the old lady to pay their respects. After a simple process, their status was officially recognized.
"Concubine Liu, from now on, you are part of the Lu family. I hope you can restrain yourself from time to time and remember the Lu family rules. Serve the Master diligently, teach your children strictly, and protect the Lu family's reputation."
"Mingzhu, from today onwards, you're the fourth daughter of the Lu family. Sisters must get along harmoniously. Remember, you're bound together for good or ill. Don't do anything that will bring disgrace to the family."
Madam Liu and Lu Mingzhu's hearts were bleeding with hatred, but they had a look of obedience on their faces.
"Yes, Old Madam." Concubine Liu said.
Lu Mingzhu said, "Yes, Grandmother."
Lu Youping did not hold a big banquet for this ceremony, only a simple family banquet.
It would have been fine if she had been recognized as his official wife, but she had only been given the title of a concubine when Lu Mingzhu was already at this age. Outsiders would know that she had been his mistress initially. Furthermore, now that the ceremony was done in such a simple manner, no one would dig deeper into the Lu Manor's family matters to know what had happened.
Who cared how many concubines and illegitimate daughters one would have in their residence?
"Fourth Sister, remember your status and call me as your Third Sister in the future. Don't call me by the wrong title." Lu Xiang looked at Lu Mingzhu with a smile. Her bright eyes were slightly tilted, and although her tone was gentle, one could feel a chill down their spine.
Lu Mingzhu's expression froze. It was as if she had swallowed a fly. "Yes, Third Sister."
Lu Yue walked past Lu Mingzhu and glared at her. "I've been the Fourth Miss of the Lu family for thirteen years and now because of you.. Hmph."
"Fifth Sister, Grandmother had just said that she wanted the sisters to be harmonious, and you came to quarrel with me. Are you trying to go against Grandmother?" Lu Mingzhu glared back.
Little b*tch, I didn't dare to quarrel with Lu Xiang openly because she is the legitimate daughter and is deeply doted on by the Old Madam. Who do you think you are, Lu Yue? Would I be afraid of you since father doted on me?
Lu Yue choked when she heard Lu Mingzhu's words. Her eyes widened, but she did not dare to say anything else.
Seeing this, Lu Qiao quickly pulled Lu Yue away. Lu Yue did not stay any longer as well. She turned around and said ruthless words as she walked.
"Just you wait."
In response, Lu Mingzhu sneered in disdain.
Dinner was served in the main hall of the front yard. The family sat down and ate together.
The old lady sat in the middle while Lu Youping sat on her left. The rest of the people sat down on the left and right sides of the table. Lu Xiang sat close to the old lady.
Madam Liu naturally sat next to Lu Youping. Today was considered to be her day, so she was dressed gorgeously. Every frown and smile revealed a charming charm.
Lu Youping eagerly picked up some food for the Old Madam. There was almost no room for Nanny Wen to do her work.
However, her son's filial piety made the old lady very happy.
During the meal, Concubine Yao would occasionally chat and laugh with Madam Liu. The others just ate in silence.
Only Lu Xiang had a look of enjoyment on his face. Occasionally, she would point at a dish that she could not pick up herself and ask Yun Zhe to bring it over. She was not affected by the mood at all. Whenever she ate something that she found to be delicious, she would pick up a piece for the old lady.
Just as they were about to finish eating, Butler Du suddenly walked in with the corner of his shirt.
"Master, there's someone outside the manor who wants to see you."
"Oh?" Lu Youping wiped his mouth with a handkerchief and asked, "Who is it?"
"It's a young man with the surname Xiao." Zhou Ben lowered his head and said.
"Ask him to wait in the study."
Thud!
The chopsticks in Lu Xiang's hand suddenly fell to the ground. The sound was especially abrupt in the quiet dining room.
The old lady looked at her sideways and saw that her face was pale. She bit her lip tightly and her pretty face turned ferocious for a moment.
"Xiangxiang, what's wrong?" The old lady asked as she looked at Lu Xiang worriedly.
Lu Xiang came back to her senses and realized that her hands and feet had turned cold. An indescribable chill flowed through her body, as if it wanted to freeze her blood.
"I… I'm fine. My chopsticks slipped."
Lu Xiang explained with a stiff expression.
A young man with the surname Xiao? It must be Xiao Muheng.