Contentment with modest wealth

Chapter 383 The frightened bird
Under the lamplight, Lu Ying's eyes were bloodshot, and her hands were clenched into fists, whether from anger or pain from the injury on her back, it was hard to tell.

"If staying means being beaten to death like this, I'll do anything as long as I can live!"

It's a pity she failed just now!
She closed her eyes in annoyance.

He Qu, who had been perched on the roof beam, watched all the way to this spot. Seizing the opportunity, he threw a small pebble that he had been holding in his hand at the lamp flame!

A "poof" sound came from inside the room, the light went out, and a small bamboo tube containing a note fell onto the brocade couch next to the lamp!
"Who?!"

Startled, Granny Li immediately stepped in front of Lu Ying, then groped for the lamp to be relit. When she saw the small bamboo tube on the brocade couch, she was terrified!
Lu Ying wasn't much better off, but after a moment, she stopped trembling, grabbed the bamboo tube, and pulled out the note inside.

"...It's Lu Jia!"

She was suddenly jolted and stood up.

"Where is the young lady?!" Granny Li immediately came closer after regaining her senses.

Lu Ying looked up at her surroundings, burned the note, then took a deep breath and blew out the lamp.

……

After watching Lu Ying unfold the note, He Qu returned to where Lu Jia had hidden it and recounted everything he had seen and heard to her.

Lu Jia initially looked surprised, but then gradually calmed down: "That does fit the girl's nature."

The Yan family had never suffered such a blow. Those who had lived a life of luxury under its protection all began to have their own thoughts.

Madam Yan, who suddenly lost her husband and was subsequently stripped of her power, was the first to go mad.

Putting everything else aside, if Lu Ying really did that, Madam Yan would probably be furious.

"Will she come?" Lu Jia asked He Qu after listening.

Shen Qingzhou, watching the several hazy figures winding their way from the mourning hall, raised his chin and said, "Aren't they here?"

Lu Jia parted the bamboo leaves and, sure enough, saw the graceful figure approaching from under the shadow of the tree; it was none other than Lu Ying.

"I'll go check on the house. He Qu and the others stay here."

Shen Qingzhou greeted them and then disappeared into the darkness from the other side.

After such a commotion, it's necessary to go and check on things. No one knows this house better than Shen Qingzhou, so he's the most suitable person to go.

Lu Ying stopped under the bamboo grove and looked around. Lu Jia coughed lightly and came out: "Sister."

Lu Ying lowered her voice to a minimum: "It's so dangerous, why did you come? I have Yan Liang's men with me at all times."

“He Qu has lured them away; they’ll be fine for the next quarter of an hour.” Lu Jia examined her complexion. “I heard the Du family attacked you. Are you badly injured?”

Lu Ying shook her head: "If you can still come, then it's alright." She looked up and said: "Let's make a long story short. I heard that Father has been quite favored in the palace recently?" "He has only seized the opportunity. Whether he can make good use of it depends on how the case is handled. Yingying, now is the time for you to contribute. If Father handles the case smoothly, he will definitely benefit a lot. At that time, it will also be very helpful in getting you out of the manor."

"Save me?" Lu Ying smiled bitterly. "Did he even think about saving me? From the moment he firmly decided to fulfill this marriage agreement, did he ever consider saving me back?"

Lu Jia looked at her and reached out to brush a stray hair behind her ear: "That vicious woman, Du, deserves to be torn to pieces. I still have a score to settle with her, and when she falls into my hands tomorrow, I'll settle that score for you too!"

Lu Ying can play a crucial role right now, so Lu Jia must appease her. The promises that Lu Jie can't make can only be made by her.

“I know you can. But what can I do?” Lu Ying said. “I’m already tied up with Yan Liang. He won’t give me any chance to succeed. I just tried, and he won’t fall for it at all!”

“You can choose a different path and try another way to distract the Yan family from dealing with Father.” Lu Jia softened her tone. “While Father is investigating the case, the Yan family will definitely try their best to obstruct him. At this crucial moment, you must be able to think of a way to hold them back!”

“What if the trial fails?” Lu Ying looked up. “Then I’ll be the first one they operate on! I’ll be the first person in our Lu family to be killed! Have you thought about me?”

She took a deep breath: "Even if you manage to get me out of here, have you planned what to do with me?"

"Even if everything goes smoothly and I manage to escape the Yan family and survive, what identity will I use to show my face? Will I be able to return to the Lu family with peace of mind?"
"My father has never shown up until now. Does he really need me? Or is this just wishful thinking on your part?"

"Yingying!" Lu Jia patted her shoulder. "What Father can't do, Sister can. As long as we cooperate well this time, we'll have more opportunities. I'll do everything in my power to protect you!"

Lu Ying's reaction was exactly as she had guessed, but putting herself in her shoes, her concerns were not unreasonable.

At this moment, she was like a frightened bird. Having grown up in such a profit-driven environment, how could she make the choice to sacrifice herself for others?

You should know that in order to protect herself, she even set her sights on Yan Liang!
Forcing her to do something will only backfire.

“But words are no proof!” Lu Ying bit her lower lip. “Sister, I know you are different from me. You have a good mother and you have a good bloodline!”
"You have received love and care from your father and grandparents since you were a child, and you have been deeply influenced by the Lu family's family traditions!"

"I am different. Among all those who know the truth, I was born of a lowly person. Although I have suffered just as much as I have, the teachings my mother gave me are ingrained in my bones!"

"Sister, we haven't known each other for long, please forgive me for not being able to trust you completely based on just one sentence from you."

"I'll wait for you for one day! Come see me at this time tomorrow night if you've made up your mind."

"I don't ask for much. As long as I can get back on track and live a decent life without worrying about food and clothing, that will be enough!"
"As long as you show me enough sincerity, I will have no reason not to obey!"

She spoke as she backed away, until she disappeared into the shade of the trees, with only her trembling voice indicating her approximate location.

By the time her voice faded, her footsteps had also disappeared into the distance. Silence quickly returned to the shaded area between the trees.

He Qu, who was standing in the corner, stepped forward: "Young Madam, do you need anything...?"

Lu Jia raised her hand to stop him from continuing: "There's no need to rush."

"Let's retreat the way we came. Send a message to the eldest son that we'll leave once he returns, and come back tomorrow night."

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