Contentment with modest wealth

Chapter 214 Why is that brat here again?!

Shen Qingzhou never expected that Lu Jia would say this next thing while they were talking about the Yan family.

He was stunned at first, then his face turned red with embarrassment: "Of course."

Of course he was willing. The reason he stuttered was because she was the one who proposed to him.
She was so adamant when he tried to discuss this topic in more detail last time!

Couldn't we give him just one chance?

"That's good!" Lu Jia was very satisfied. "You wait, once we get rid of the Jiang family, we'll get married!"

After saying that, she got out of the car, rubbing her hands together eagerly, leaving Shen Qingzhou stunned in the car...

……

After her husband rushed out, Madam Yan sent someone to follow him and see what was going on. However, the person who came back was the news that her father-in-law was having an affair with Madam Jiang's mother!
Even though she was used to seeing all sorts of things, she was stunned and stood there for a long time. Then she immediately ordered that the news must not be told to the old lady, after all, she could not offend her father-in-law.

When someone was sent to investigate further, even more shocking news came: Jiang, who had been called her goddaughter for so many years, was actually the illegitimate daughter of her father-in-law and Wei!

Mr. Chiang is already over thirty!

Doesn't this mean that the father-in-law and Wei have been having an affair for decades without telling the family at all?

She clearly remembered her mother-in-law and husband saying that when Jiang was young, Wei had brought her to live at their home for a while. At that time, Jiang was very obedient to the old lady. In the years that followed, whenever the old lady felt unwell, she would rush over to serve tea and medicine. She was even closer to her than her own daughter. It was because of this that the old lady later agreed to take her in as her goddaughter.

So, on the surface, this mother and daughter were begging for help from the Jiang family because they were being bullied, but in reality, they were there to take advantage of the mother-in-law!

If you've become a mistress, why can't you just stay outside and behave yourself?
She had to barge into the Yan family's home and use the name of the Yan family's adopted daughter to reap all the benefits!
Yan Song was the only one who could be trusted in the court. With Yan Shu, the only son of the Yan family, around, the old lady's authority was also not to be underestimated!
Even Madam Yan, the legitimate daughter-in-law, dares not disrespect her mother-in-law. How could Madam Wei and Madam Jiang be so capable?
How dare they?
Madam Yan trembled at the news, but when she thought of the Jiang family and the Wei family, she decided to leave it at that—those were matters of the older generation, and she couldn't say anything about them.

But Jiang Shi is a treacherous person. Ever since Lu Jie became a first-rank official, Jiang Shi's attitude has changed. Before, she would kneel and beg the Yan family to help her deal with the Jiang family. Now, she doesn't even respect her son!

This marriage was clearly meant to elevate the Jiang family, but she made up every excuse to refuse. Her son, Qu, is handsome and talented. Even if he has a bad temper, would someone with a good temperament have the same status as the Yan family?
She's an illegitimate child, yet she's served up!
"Madam, the master has sent someone to invite the old lady to Anqing Alley. The old lady has already set off..."

Just as she was turning pale with anger, a servant came to report.

Madam Yan immediately slapped the table, put on her coat without saying a word, and followed him out!

……

After Cheng Wenhui left, everyone in the courtyard moved into the house.

Jiang is currently too preoccupied to investigate what Wei did that left Lu Jia with leverage over him.
Lu Jie had no reason to divorce her; no one could shake her position as Madam Lu.

But if she loses the Yan family, her future will surely be difficult. Yan Song's reputation will be damaged, and it's hard to say how much pity he might still have for Wei.

With Lady Wei out of favor, what preferential treatment could her daughter possibly receive?

She wasn't even a son who could help the Yan family enter the court! She could be discarded at any time!

If the Yan family doesn't care about her, she'll never be able to hold her head up high in the Lu family either.

She absolutely cannot let herself come to this!
Before the tea was even half-finished, someone outside announced that the old lady and the madam had arrived, so everyone stood up and looked towards the door, including Yan Song.

Old Madam Yan, supported by her daughter-in-law, entered. Yan Shu hurriedly stepped forward to greet her: "Mother..."

The old lady surveyed everyone in the room with an air of authority, her gaze finally settling on Yan Song's face: "Where is Madam Wei?"

Yan Song coughed and said, "There's no place for her to speak here, so I let her in." "Very good!" said Old Madam Yan, "Then there's no need to let her show her face in public again!"

"lady……"

Yan Song had barely begun speaking when the old lady turned her gaze to Jiang Shi beside her. She stepped forward and slapped her twice: "You bastard! I took pity on you and your mother's difficult situation back then, and I saw how pitiful you were, so I agreed to take you in as my goddaughter."

"Who knew that you and your daughter had already stolen my girlfriend and taken advantage of me for years, and now you want to drag me into this to back you up!"

"Who gave you this idea? Was it the old man?"

Although the old lady was old, she carried a bellyful of anger from the journey with her, and the force of those two slaps was no less than when she was young. Jiang was directly slapped to the side.

Madam Yan glared at her fiercely, then quickly helped the old lady up, saying, "Mother, be careful not to hurt yourself. Just leave these things to the servants."

Having been married to his wife for decades, Yan Song was not going to make a mistake at this moment. He ordered Jiang, "Why don't you kneel down and apologize to the old lady!"

Jiang's face was burning with pain after being slapped twice. In the past, she would have knelt down, but today, her status was different. She was a first-rank imperial lady!
Countless officials' wives had to bow down before her, so why should she have to endure this old hag's beatings?

Wasn't my humility in front of her all those years enough?

Besides, her identity has already been exposed, so what can kneeling down change?
Can she possibly beg for anyone's mercy?
Does she still need their forgiveness?
She stood ramrod straight, her eyes blazing with fury as she glared at him: "May I ask, Madam Yan, what wrong have I done?!"

Yan Song gritted his teeth in anger: "You scoundrel! How dare you speak to the old lady like that? This is your, your godmother! Don't you have any filial piety?"

Jiang turned to the side: "Does being my godmother give me the right to beat me at will? Just because I was subservient back then, does that mean I should be submissive now?"
"--Father?!"

Yan Song's body trembled, and he took half a step back.

Jiang's lips curled into a cold smile as she turned to Yan Shu: "I have nothing, I am lowly, but I have a daughter who is both beautiful and talented and comes from a scholarly family. Brother, sister-in-law, before you find a better way to deal with the Shen family, are you really willing to become my enemy?"

Madam Yan glanced quickly at her husband and pursed her lips.

Even now, they know that Lu Jie will never divorce his wife. If he doesn't divorce her, then being enemies with the Jiang family is the same as being enemies with the Lu family.

Not to mention that Lu Ying is still engaged to the Yan family, so even if she marries into the Yan family, she won't be able to be close to them.

Yan Shu had already weighed the pros and cons beforehand, and even though he was furious, there was no need to risk the safety of the Yan family.

If you want to deal with her, wait until things are settled, then you'll have plenty of opportunities.
"master--"

Before Yan Shu could finish speaking, another report came from outside the door.

This time, it was someone from the Lu family who returned. It was the servant Lu Jie had left at the alley entrance to guard the carriage: "Master, the eldest young lady has arrived!"

These words stunned not only the Yan family, but also the Lu family!
Just moments before, Jiang had been intimidating, but now her eyes were bloodshot with rage: "What is she doing here? Throw her out!"

That brat's appearance never means anything good!

This is a crucial moment for her to turn the tide, and she absolutely cannot let Lu Jia ruin things!

"The young lady says she has come to seek justice... and asks Old Madam Yan and Lord Yan to uphold justice for her!"

The Yan family members all stopped in their tracks.

Lu Jie glanced at Madam Jiang and immediately said, "Let her in!"