The Grand Secretary's Child-Raising Diary

The sudden change in attitude of the two clan elders caught Lu Chong off guard, and Qin Shi was even more shocked. When the family was divided, none of the clan elders stood up to speak for Lu Shiyan. Why did they suddenly change their attitude?

Furthermore, what did the second elder mean by those words? What did he mean by "You can't bear the consequences?"

Lu Chong had inherited the title for many years and was always highly respected in the Lu clan. Even the clan leader treated him with courtesy. This was the first time that someone in the clan had spoken to him in such a threatening tone.

Lu Chong's expression changed several times, but he still tried his best to smile and say, "I'm sorry to trouble you cousins ​​to make this trip today. I will take care of the rest."

The implication is that the matter of dividing the family property has been resolved, so you should all hurry back to your own homes and stop meddling in other people's business.

Even though he was dissatisfied, Lu Chongde remained humble. However, the second elder's words were extremely unpleasant to Qin Shi. She had often expressed dissatisfaction with the Lu clan before, and she snorted coldly:

"What? The elders of the clan are now interfering in how our Chengen Marquis's family divides its assets, and now they're even trying to meddle in the affairs between me and my husband, the Marquis. Isn't that a bit too much of a stretch for the clan?"

As soon as Qin said this, the front hall, which was crowded with more than a dozen people, suddenly fell silent. Then, only the cold snorts of the two elders could be heard: "You can put your mind at ease. The clan has no right to interfere in the affairs between you and the Earl and his wife, and we are too lazy to interfere."

But as an elder of the Lu clan, I know that our clan has come to this point through the painstaking efforts of our ancestors, if not through hardship. Every member of the Lu clan, regardless of status, has a responsibility to uphold the reputation of our clan.

We can't control how deeply the Earl and his wife love each other, and we'd rather plug our ears and pretend we can't hear the gossip outside. Nor do we have the power to divorce his wife on his behalf.

But I'm making this clear today: if the Earl's family causes any more trouble and makes the Lu family a laughingstock in the capital, I'll have no choice but to report to the clan head and have the Earl expelled from the clan, just to save face for the Lu family.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Chong's fake smile could no longer hold up, and even Lu Jingyan, who had been silently hiding behind Cui and Qin, showed a look of panic.

Seeing that everyone in the Earl's mansion had lost all color in their faces, the two elders quickly added, "This is also the clan leader's intention," and then left leaning on their canes.

The elders who came with him shook their heads and sighed, and left without saying much.

Watching the elders leave, Lu Youning silently returned to Lu Shiyan's side.

Looking at the daylight outside and the resolute departing figures of the clan elders, Lu Chong felt a wave of dizziness. He swayed and was supported by Lu Xin, who helped him into a chair and asked with some concern, "Lord, should we call a doctor to take a look?"

Lu Jingyan, now in his thirties, had always been protected by Qin Shi and Lu Chong, and had never experienced anything significant. He was frightened by the words of the two elders, and seeing Lu Chong's condition, he lost his composure, repeatedly calling out, "Father, Father, how are you? Father, don't scare me!"

He looked as if Lu Chong was about to pass out.

Lu Chong drank a few sips of tea from Lu Xin's hand. After recovering from the dizziness, he looked at Lu Shiyan, who was still sitting calmly in the same spot. His face showed undisguised disappointment mixed with a hint of resentment. He raised his hand and threw the teacup at Lu Shiyan.

Lu Shiyan was some distance away from him when the teacup fell to the ground and shattered into pieces. Lu Shiyan raised his hand, his wide sleeve completely covering Lu Youning, who was leaning against his leg.

Seeing the tea stains and broken porcelain on his sleeve, Lu Shiyan's originally calm eyes turned frosty as he looked at Lu Chongshi at the head of the table. The smile that usually graced his face vanished completely.

Lu Chong was already somewhat intimidated by his son Lu Shiyan, and after so many things happened today, being watched like this made him even more guilty. However, he was really angry and didn't want to reveal to his son and grandson that he was actually afraid of Lu Shiyan.

"You unfilial son, do you hate me that much? You short-sighted fool, for a little family wealth you actually conspired with those clan elders to expel me and your elder brother from the clan?"

When Lu Youning heard him say things like "shallow-skinned, a nobody," she wanted to laugh. In the entire Chengen Marquis's mansion, who was shallow-skinned? Did he think outsiders were all blind?

In the past, Lu Shiyan could still retain a little respect for his father, Lu Chong. But ever since Lu Chong allowed Qin Shi to bully his only son, causing little Lu Youning to be terrified and nearly perish in a fire, Lu Shiyan has become utterly disappointed in his father.

The shards of porcelain that Lu Chong had just thrown at him, which nearly injured Lu Youning, officially brought this disgusting father-son relationship to an end.

Lu Chong will also see for the first time what kind of person the son of the woman he dislikes, who has been suppressed by the Qin family, has managed to make a name for himself in the court and become a fourth-rank official.

Seeing that Lu Shiyan remained silent, Lu Chong's voice grew even louder: "You are my son. What good do you think you'll get by excluding me and your elder brother from the clan?"

Compared to Lu Chong's exasperation, Lu Shiyan was very calm: "The Lu family members of the Chengen Earl's Mansion are the ones who will be expelled from the clan. We have now separated our families, and my Lu is naturally a member of the Lu clan."

I share the same roots and origins with my clan, and we should support each other to create a better future for the younger generation in our family.

At this point, Lu Shiyan suddenly chuckled softly. Lu Chong and Qin Shi could clearly see the disdain and contempt in that chuckle. His gaze fell on Lu Qi'an and Lu Qichen, who were clenching their fists and glaring at him with resentment.

"As for the Lu family of the Marquis of Chengen, who mistreated their offspring, seized the property of their illegitimate sons, and ruined the reputation of their clan and were expelled from the clan, even though they devoted all their wealth to cultivating two top scholars, they were still unable to enter officialdom because they had no clan to rely on and no one could vouch for them in the imperial examinations."

Cui's face was already deathly pale. She was filled with regret. She knew all along that Lu Shiyan was not someone to be trifled with, but how could she have been blinded by gold and silver and dared to try to take it all?

Now things have really gotten out of hand. The clan is clearly on Lu Shiyan's side. If it really comes to the point of being expelled from the clan, her An'er and Chen'er will have no way to survive in the future.

She wouldn't hesitate to risk her son's future for money.

Seeing that her father-in-law and mother-in-law were about to faint from anger, Cui was about to step forward and say a few words to soften their tone when Lu Jingyan suddenly swung his fist and rushed forward, shouting loudly:

"Lu Shiyan, what kind of thing are you? A lowly illegitimate son born to a concubine. Who gave you the audacity to threaten your father and mother?"

Lu Jingyan disliked martial arts when he was young. Qin Shi felt sorry for him suffering, so she turned a blind eye to his laziness and skipping classes. However, Lu Shiyan has never fallen behind in martial arts over the years. The difference between the two can be seen from their physiques.

Lu Jingyan struck a perfect pose, but before he could even touch Lu Shiyan, he was kicked in the waist and sent flying.