The wicked mother-in-law doesn't try to whitewash herself; she only abuses her awful children.

Chapter 764 Let's see who can outlast whom
“I know everything. This isn’t Chengmin’s fault, it’s the fault of that old hag from the Min family and you.”

Old Mrs. Su pointed at Mrs. Lu and put a big accusation on her.

"That old hag instigated Chengmin to disown the Su family and arranged the marriage behind our backs. What we need to do is go find that old hag, not Chengmin. As for your fault," Old Madam Su sneered at Madam Lu, "Why is Chengmin closer to the Min family than the Su family? It's all because of you, you vile woman, instigating it. You never try to mediate between father and son, but instead you keep stirring things up. Every time Chengmin comes home, he argues with his father. If it wasn't you who instigated it, who was? Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You just want to make Chengmin sever ties with the Su family so that the entire Su family will be inherited by Chengmin?"

When Lu was scolded by her mother-in-law, Su Shihang never defended her.

“Mother, you misunderstand me. I’ve tried to persuade them every time, but you know that Chengmin misunderstands me deeply. He always thinks that his mother’s death is related to me. No matter how I try to mediate his relationship, it’s no use.” Madam Lu said, crying. “In order to keep him in the Su family, I was even willing to give Yin’er to him. Whether he wants to take Yin’er as his wife or as a concubine, he doesn’t appreciate it. What can I do?”

Old Mrs. Min glared and scolded, "Your lowly niece from your own family is no match for my grandson! My grandson is now the leader of the Imperial Guard. What noble lady wouldn't be good enough for him? He's not like his father was, forced to marry a hunter's daughter like you. You're marrying your niece to Cheng Min. Don't think I don't know what you're up to. You just want to lure my grandson into staying in your Lu family as a rich husband because you see how promising he is. Let me tell you, you're dreaming."

Lady Lu was furious when she heard this.

If it weren't for her, the daughter of a hunter, managing the entire household, would Su Shihang have been able to study in the county town without any worries? If it weren't for her family having to use all their resources to support Su Shihang's journey to the capital for the imperial examinations, would the Su family have achieved its current status?
Of course, she dared not say that.

She was afraid that Su Shihang would divorce her.

She had worked so hard for so many years, finally hoping that Su Shihang would become a high-ranking official, and finally outliving Min Baozhen. She was determined to get Madam Su under her control.

As for the old woman, she won't live much longer; let's see who can outlive whom.

Since the old woman likes Su Chengmin so much and looks down on the Lu family, then she will do whatever she wants.

She was going to put on a big show for the old lady at her birthday banquet.

This play not only allows Su Chengmin to marry Lu Yin'er, but also causes Su Chengmin to break with the old lady.

Thinking of this, Madam Lu said obediently, "Mother, you are right. It was your daughter-in-law who did not think things through. Your daughter-in-law only thought about keeping Chengmin in the Su family and did not think much about anything else. As for Chengmin's marriage, Mother, you can rest assured. He is already engaged, and I have long since given up the idea of ​​him marrying Yin'er."

Grandma Su's expression softened slightly.

They then began to ask Su Shihang about the origins and background of the Gu family.

Su Shihang revealed Gu Taohua's situation in detail, but of course omitted the fact that Gu Taohua's mother, Tong Huaqiong, was a wealthy businesswoman.

However, even if he didn't hide it, Old Madam Su was still not satisfied with this marriage.

Take Gu Taohua, for example. She came from the countryside, was a female merchant, and none of her family members held any high-ranking official positions. That alone was enough for Old Madam Su to look down on her.

In short, in Old Madam Su's eyes, apart from the daughters of three generations of wealthy families in Shengjing, no other girl was good enough for Su Chengmin.

“Your mother-in-law has ulterior motives; she deliberately arranged this marriage for Chengmin.”

Grandma Su scolded Grandma Min.

However, she didn't dare to go to her house to scold her. She had argued with Old Mrs. Min before, and she always lost.

Before, when she was at a disadvantage, she could still nag Min Baozhen at home. But now that Min Baozhen is gone and her grandson sides with the Min family, Old Madam Su doesn't dare to directly challenge her in-laws anymore. "You need to think of a way to persuade Cheng Min to break off the engagement with the Gu family. Why are you going to the Gu family? They're so rude, do they deserve your personal visit?"

Grandma Su felt sorry for her son's mistreatment at the Gu family's house, but she did not agree with him breaking off the engagement. She thought she had to start with her grandson.

At this point, Old Mrs. Su scolded Mrs. Lu again, complaining that Mrs. Lu did not stop Su Shihang.

Lu dug her fingernails into her palm, feeling an urge to poison Old Mrs. Su.

"Chengmin spends all his time in the military camp and rarely interacts with young ladies, which is why he fell for the Gu family's scheme. Here's what we'll do: in a few days, on my birthday, I'll send out invitations in my name to daughters of various prominent families to come and enjoy a play and a banquet. Minister Lin isn't looking to form a marriage alliance with our family, so let's invite his daughter over. His second daughter was almost betrothed to Chengmin when they were children." Old Madam Su instructed Madam Lu, then added after a moment's thought, "Invite the women from the Gu family as well. I don't believe they'll have the nerve to cling to Chengmin if I don't acknowledge the marriage to his face."

Mrs. Lu agreed respectfully.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "I heard that the Lin family wanted to arrange a marriage between Miss Lin Er and Cheng Min when they were children, but Cheng Min's mother refused. Miss Lin Er has not found a suitable marriage partner yet, and I vaguely heard that she is fond of Cheng Min. Mother, you can rest assured to leave this matter to me. I will definitely cancel the marriage with the Gu family and find Cheng Min a new marriage that you are satisfied with."

Grandma Su rarely smiled at Madam Lu.

Having known each other for so long, Old Madam Su knew exactly what Lu was up to, what mischief she was plotting, and what schemes she was scheming.

However, she didn't care. As long as it was good for her grandson, what did it matter if a girl's innocence was ruined?

What Old Madam Su didn't expect was that Madam Lu was already outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant. Madam Lu's target this time was not Miss Lin the Second, but to make Lu Yin'er take over.

That night, Lu went into Lu Yin'er's room.

Lu Yin'er's eyes were red from crying.

Madam Lu sneered, "Crying won't do any good. Can your crying ruin Su Chengmin's marriage?"

“Let me tell you, when I found out your uncle married Min Baozhen, I didn’t shed a single tear. I couldn’t cry my eyes out and bring your uncle back. I told myself that whoever stole my man, I would take him back just as he was. Later, Min Baozhen died, and your uncle was mine again. It’s the same with Su Chengmin. Even if he’s engaged or married, you can take him back if you want to.”

Lu Yin'er wiped away her tears and looked at her aunt, saying, "Aunt, should we still follow your plan?"

Madam Lu raised an eyebrow and said, "Of course! Not only will Su Chengmin come to the old lady's birthday party, but the Gu family's daughter will also be there. When you and Su Chengmin are together in front of the Gu family's daughter, we won't even have to say a word, and the Gu family will automatically break off the engagement. What girl can tolerate her fiancé rolling around with another woman?"

“I’m not worried about Su Chengmin or Gu Taohua now. I’m just worried that you’ll become shameless at the last minute. As long as you’re thick-skinned, no matter what others say, the wife of the Imperial Guard leader will be yours. I ask you, if you’re surrounded by a group of people, can you handle it?” Madam Lu asked. “If you can’t handle it, we won’t need to waste any more effort, and you can forget about Su Chengmin.”

It would be a lie to say that Lu Yin'er wasn't scared when she thought about that scene.

Madam Lu nodded to Lu Yin'er's head: "When the news of your uncle's divorce and remarriage spread throughout the village, many people laughed at me for being abandoned by a man, but I gritted my teeth and let them laugh at me. And now, so what? I am the Lady of the Su Family."

Lu Yin'er listened quietly, then raised her head and made up her mind.

"Auntie, I will follow your arrangements."