Contentment with modest wealth

Why did the visitor come with ill intentions? (Chapter 142)
When Lu Jia said this, her eyes, which resembled her father's, drooped slightly, her long and thick eyelashes obscuring her vision, and her delicate lips were slightly pursed in an innocent manner. Anyone who looked at her would say that she looked somewhat pitiful.
Lu Jie had already turned his head wide open.

Jiang wanted nothing more than to tear Lu Jia's face off.

Ever since Guo Lu explained Lu Jia's situation, Madam Jiang has not taken the girl seriously.

A girl who grew up in a merchant family, and who was once so poor that she couldn't even afford to eat, could not possibly develop any special abilities.

But ever since she suddenly appeared, she has been covered in soft thorns. You might think she wasn't after me, but every word she says makes me feel like I have thorns in my back.

You say she was definitely after you, so what was her reason?
Could it be... the truth of what happened back then?
Jiang's heart tightened for no reason.

Five-year-old children generally don't have very good memories.

But Lu Jia was the daughter of a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), so it's normal for her to have a better memory than the average person.

Moreover, she had already shown extraordinary intelligence at a young age. While others could not memorize the same book after reading it for several days, she could recite it fluently on the same day.

Jiang had to admit that she did hate this girl. Even if she didn't hate her that much at first, she hated her intensely later on.

It's all my fault for making a mistake back then, which spared her life. Otherwise, how could there be any lingering trouble now?
Now she's back safe and sound!

Before returning home, the father and daughter met up first!

Did she reveal to Lu Jie that she wanted to murder her?
Jiang glanced quickly at Lu Jie, whose face did indeed show some excitement—after all, this was his own flesh and blood, and it was hard to say how much affection he still had for this daughter. If he wasn't excited at all about getting his child back, it would be strange.

Apart from that, there was nothing else unusual about him.

Although Jiang had firmly controlled the inner quarters of the Lu family over the years, and Lu Jie did indeed intend to get closer to the Yan family through her, he was able to rise to the position of Minister of Rites and be granted the title of Grand Secretary of the court, which was entirely due to his own abilities.

No one can accept their spouse killing their child.

If Lu Jie already knew the truth, he shouldn't be so calm, not even questioning himself a few times.

If Lu Jia truly remembers the truth, what reason would she have not to tell her father?
Chiang was in a state of utter confusion.

However, the current situation did not allow her to think for too long.

She said gently, "Poor child, it was all my negligence back then that caused you to suffer so much outside. Since we've already entrusted you to the Yang family, let's leave it at that for now. As long as it can make up for it, I'll do whatever you say."

Then she looked at Lu Jie: "I'll go prepare the meal first. Everyone must be hungry after all this time. You and your daughter can talk for a bit."

After saying that, he waved to Lu Ying and said, "Come and keep your sister company again later."

After the mother and daughter left, Lu Jie turned around and looked at Lu Jia.

Lu Jia blinked: "Did I say something wrong just now? I grew up in the streets and don't know anything. Did I make Father angry?"

Lu Jie sighed inwardly and put his hands behind his back: "Well said."

He added, "Don't say it again next time."

Besides, he was really afraid that one day he would be forced to take sides.

Lu Jia chased after him to the door, clung to the doorframe, and watched him walk away before turning back and slowly clapping her hands.

Qinghe walked to her side and said meaningfully, "Master is really unpredictable."

Lu Jia glanced at her: "Keep an eye on that old woman surnamed Du. Also, if Aunt Yang comes to the mansion, tell me immediately. Mr. Yang and his family have a close relationship with the master. If we want to truly establish ourselves in the Lu family, we must win the master over completely."

……

Lu Jie walked out of Yixia Courtyard, where Yang Bonong was already waiting for him at the door of the study.

"Congratulations, sir," Yang Bonong said with a smile. "Today, the family is finally reunited." Lu Jie also smiled, but after sitting down, he sighed and shook his head: "The girl's temperament hasn't changed at all since she was a child, and now I'm starting to get a headache from it."

Yang Bonong said, "Everything in the world has a cause and effect. In my opinion, if there is no solution, it is better to let nature take its course."

Lu Jie glanced at him and said, "She doesn't trust me."

Without waiting for Yang Bonong's reply, he said with a wry smile, "That makes sense."

After a while, he tilted his head and said, "She is more composed than I imagined, and also surprisingly capable."

"How is that possible? She grew up in that kind of environment for the past ten years. Even if she still remembers that she is the young lady of the Lu family, she shouldn't be able to act so easily after so many years."

Yang Bonong could not answer.

Lu Jie asked himself and answered, "If a person can have such maturity beyond their years, it must be because they have experienced extraordinary things. But I don't even dare to ask her in detail what hardships she has endured over the years?"

Yang Bonong looked at him, who was supporting his forehead with his hand: "Since the young lady took the initiative to ask my wife to find someone today, why don't we let my wife contact the young lady first and learn about her from the side?"

Lu Jie sat silently for a while before nodding. He then said, "Remember to take care of things with the Cheng family as soon as possible. It's a good thing that she was able to find herself a family like the Cheng family."

……

With a calm expression, Madam Jiang instructed Su Zhixiao to prepare lunch before returning to her room with steady steps.

Granny Du, however, was not as calm as she was.

"Madam! This young lady doesn't seem to have any good intentions."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Ying stepped through the door and walked in. She looked at Madam Jiang and then at Granny Du: "I also feel that she came with ill intentions, but why did she come with ill intentions?"

Granny Du hesitated and didn't say anything.

Jiang looked at Lu Ying and said, "She's not my biological daughter, and you've taken her place all these years. Isn't it normal for her to be hostile towards me?"

Lu Ying frowned: "Is that so?"

Madam Jiang sat down and opened the account book beside her: "Go downstairs and get your wedding attire ready. The wedding will be in two or three months."

Lu Ying didn't say anything more and turned to leave.

Granny Du saw her to the door, then closed it and turned back to ask, "Madam, what should we do next?"

Jiang's gaze lingered on the account book for a long time. Seeing that she remained silent for a long time, Du Mama straightened up and prepared to leave.

"Let's find out what she's made of first."

Before they even reached the threshold, Jiang's voice rang out behind them.

"There are too many strange things about her. I don't believe that the Cheng family found her. There's no reason for the Cheng family to suddenly go looking for her, nor is there any reason for them to be able to find her so easily."

"She must have taken the initiative to contact the Cheng family."

"Since she has such shrewdness, we can't underestimate her."

"You should try to find out her background as soon as possible."

Jiang slammed the ledger shut and looked over with piercing eyes.

"How could a woman who grew up in the streets have the ability to plan all this? Who gave her these ideas?"