Chapter 53
"Grandma, I remember when I was brought up by you, I wore gold and silver, and gold could be found in the cracks of the floor of the wing where I lived. Look at the house I live in now!"
"It's not like our Lu family can't come up with good things. I don't understand why my siblings treat me so poorly!"
Of course it's because the Lu family just can't get it out.
Ever since the Marquis had a stroke and the old Marquis died of illness, the Lu family has been nothing but a showpiece. The Wuding Marquis Mansion is no longer what it used to be.
I don’t know how much of the stuff in the warehouse was sold, overtly or covertly.
When Lu Jia was in the Lu family, it was the heyday of the Marquis Mansion. The old man was very prosperous, the Marquis was also a well-known figure on the battlefield, and Lu Zhengliu was a leader among the Marquis's children even though he was young.
When she got married, the dowry was not inferior to that of her legitimate daughter.
Where is it like now.
However, it is impossible for the old lady to admit in front of her married granddaughter that the Lu family is in trouble.
She said expressionlessly: "After you got married, the house changed some old rules, and Yun Wan also entertained you according to the rules of the house. She didn't target you."
Lu Jia curled her lips and said, "If you really change the rules, you should let my mother-in-law and sister-in-law and I see high-quality utensils."
"Brother and sister, she only gave me the Kirin cup, not my mother-in-law, how dare I use it!"
"Her girl even let my mother-in-law bump into her on purpose, causing me to get scolded."
Yan's mother secretly shook her head beside her. My aunt really didn't know how to be considerate.
There are only a few Kirin cups left. Where can there be any extra for her whole family to use?
"Old lady, madam is here."
When the girl came in and announced the news, Mrs. Lu was startled.
"Let her in."
Lin Yunwan walked in. Lu Jia had just finished saying bad things about her and looked guilty, but she only felt guilty for a while, and soon became arrogant again.
The nature that she had suppressed in her husband's family for so many years, it was rare for her to return to her mother's family, why didn't she desperately find someone to vent it to?
"Old madam, great aunt."
Lin Yunwan said hello.
Mrs. Lu was afraid that she would hear what she just said, so her tone was very gentle: "You are coming here so late?"
Lin Yunwan was very concerned: "I heard that my uncle sent someone to deliver a message today? I wonder what my uncle said?"
Mrs. Lu said with a smile: "Your uncle said that he can spare half a day tomorrow. First, he can come over to check Changgong's pulse, and then go to your parents' house to check your mother's eyes."
"Your uncle also said that after seeing the affairs between the nobles and the Lu family this time, he would leave the capital to go to the mountains of Shu to collect medicines that only grow in winter. He told us not to entertain him in the house, and just go and see him quickly. .”
Of course Lin Yunwan felt that this was not a good reception.
But capable people have their own personalities, so let’s follow my uncle’s request.
"Tomorrow I'll ask Chang Gong to get up early and wait, so as not to delay uncle's affairs."
Mrs. Lu nodded and told her the time for Mr. Li Qi to come over tomorrow. She also said forcefully: "After your uncle has finished reading Chang Gong's Eyes, let Zhengliu personally send your uncle to the Lin family when the time comes, so you don't have to worry about it." ”
This means that she wants to sell Lin Yunwan well, but she is not allowed to refuse.
Lin Yunwan could only agree lightly, saying thank you to Mr. Li Qi first.
Mrs. Lu smiled and said: "What the family says about thanking is outsiders." Then she added: "Zhengliu is still very concerned about your mother's family's affairs. After all, you love the house and the bird."
Lin Yunwan's teeth were sore, but Lu Jia couldn't sit still.
She talked about what Lin Yunwan did wrong for a long time, but the old lady didn't listen to a word! You can try your best to please Lin Yunwan while you are still here.
"It's late, grandma. I'll go back and serve my mother-in-law before she goes to bed."
Lu Jia's tone was very cold.
Mrs. Lu seemed not to have heard it: "You should have gone back long ago, please go."
Lu Jia snorted secretly, should he have gone back long ago? Do you think she said bad things about Lin Yunwan?
He really treated her as an outsider.
Before leaving, she gave Lin Yunwan a rude look.
Lin Yunwan didn't take it to heart.
Mrs. Lu said, "Your eldest aunt has this kind of character. She was spoiled by us at home. She will leave soon, so don't argue with her."
Lin Yunwan said yes.
Lu Zhengliu is here.
"grandmother."
When he came in, he didn't expect to see Lin Yunwan. He said hello and looked sideways at her.
Lin Yunwan stood up and said, "Your Majesty." Then she told Mrs. Lu, "My grandson, please retire."
Mrs. Lu originally had something to say to Lu Zhengliu in private, but it was not convenient for her to hear it, so she did not stay.
As soon as Lin Yunwan left, Yan's mother went to close the door.
Mrs. Lu happily took Lu Zhengliu's hand and said, as if the pain was finally over, "I finally dug out a few important things from your sister's mouth - do you know which adult's confidant the old lady of the Xia family is?"
"Which one?"
Lu Zhengliu raised his eyebrows.
Mrs. Lu smiled and said: "Second assistant Mr. Zhang Ge!"
Lu Zhengliu's eyes shone, this was an important figure in the court, and——
"I heard that Mr. Zhang Ge had quite a relationship with Prince Huan."
Mrs. Lu seemed to have seen the day when the Lu family was proud and proud, and said with joy in her eyes: "Although the court has appointed a prince, the prince is infertile after all, and he is a weak and sick child."
Lu Zhengliu continued: "The emperor has not chosen a concubine since he married Empress Zhao, and there is no new person in the harem. Prince Huan is the empress's only legitimate son. If the prince one day... there is no doubt that Prince Huan will succeed him."
"Well, the old man of the Xia family is really amazing. He boarded Mr. Zhang Ge's boat without saying a word."
There is also King Huan behind him. If the Lu family can also climb up to the Zhang family, and then King Huan...
Mrs. Lu gave a very solemn instruction: "While the Xia family is staying in the Lu family, you must find a way to ask the Xia family to recommend you."
"Grandson knows."
Lu Zhengliu himself was also excited. The Lu family had not been among the real elite circles in the capital for a long time.
This time he returned to Beijing and felt a lot of gaps.
"Remember, you need to be supported by noble people, but you also need to be able to support yourself, and don't let others take the blame. Not only the Xia family, Mr. Zhang Ge also values the reputation of being an official."
"No matter what you want about Ge Baoer's affairs, you can't let the Xia family know about it."
Lu Zhengliu nodded.
It was late at night, and Lu Zhengliu returned to Yuxing Pavilion, but Lu Jia had not rested yet.
She walked around outside and gave money to Roujuan to ask her about some things. She returned to the yard after she had asked enough.
"Roujuan, what do you think my 'cousin' is like?"
Roujuan said: "What could it be? Didn't the servants of the Lu family tell her that the prince has gone to her place twice? The old lady didn't let her live in Yushou Hall, maybe she was avoiding them."
Lu Jia didn't take it seriously: "So what if we hook up? My brother just wants to take a concubine, it's not a big deal. As for hiding it like this?"
Roujuan took it for granted: "Maybe the prince's wife is not happy."
Lu Jia sneered: "Being jealous is a violation of the rule of seven outs. There's no reason why she won't be happy!"
"Madam, what do you want?"
Lu Jia thought she was considerate and said: "Lovers eventually get married. My brother misses my cousin so much, so of course I have to help them."
Roujuan's heart skipped a beat, knowing that she could no longer persuade her, so she stopped talking.
