Lu Mingke chased him into the courtyard and asked Shen Qingrong to let go of Lu Xingyuan.
Shen Qingrong refused to let go, and his crazy look scared Lu Xingyuan to tears.
The servants saw that something was wrong and hurriedly reported to Shen Changze and Shen's mother.
Shen's mother and Shen Changze came over and were shocked when they learned that Lu Mingke was going to make peace with Shen Qingrong.
"Uncle, you can't. If Qingrong makes any mistakes, just reprimand and punish her. Xingyuan is still so young and cannot live without his own mother." Shen's mother advised her earnestly.
Shen Changze also said: "Ming Ke, if there is anything, sit down and discuss it carefully. Qingrong is a little arrogant. Just let her correct herself in the future."
"Yes, correct it, let's go into the house and talk." Mother Shen pulled Shen Qingrong into the house and handed Lu Xingyuan to the care of the maid.
Lu Mingke pursed her lips tightly and followed in silence.
Several people sat down in the room and dismissed the servants.
Lu Mingke said in a deep voice: "Since she returned to Beijing, she has behaved erratically many times and ignored my reminders and warnings. During the birthday banquet, she was even more daring. She even broke the rules of women and had private meetings with others and made trouble for everyone."
"Even so, I wanted to tolerate it again and again for Xingyuan's sake and wanted to save her face. But she became even more arrogant. Today she went to cause trouble again and threw the face of my Lu family to the ground and trampled on her."
"If her parents knew what she had done, they would definitely divorce her directly. It would not be as simple as reconciliation."
Mother Shen and Shen Changze were shocked when they heard this, and they understood that Lu Mingke was serious about the divorce, and it was not just a moment of anger.
They also heard that the Lu family was very polite and had very strict upbringing.
Shen's mother knew she was in the wrong, so she could only say kindly: "Qingrong is indeed at fault, but for Xingyuan's sake, please be a little more lenient."
Lu Mingke asked directly: "How can I forgive you?"
Shen's mother said shamelessly: "Don't make peace, keep her as your wife, and punish her no matter what."
Lu Mingke said nothing, seeming to be considering.
Mother Shen gave Shen Changze a wink, signaling him to say something nice.
Shen Changze frowned, glanced at Shen Qingrong, whose eyes were red from crying, and said bravely: "I know Qingrong made an intolerable mistake, but considering the friendship between Xingyuan and the two families, can I forgive her? This time."
"If she doesn't repent and does it again, she won't have to say a word about abandoning or leaving the Shen family."
Lu Mingke frowned, as if he had been persuaded to relax.
When Shen's mother saw her, she hurriedly struck while the iron was hot and said, "As long as we don't get along, anything will work."
Shen Qingrong went crazy and made a scene at the birthday party. Everyone in Beijing knew that she was not a woman. If you are divorced and return home, let alone remarry, you will be criticized and scorned when you go out.
Therefore, Shen Qingrong's only way to survive is to stay away from Beijing.
The Lu family is undoubtedly the best destination.
"Really? What if I want to marry an equal wife?" Lu Mingke said.
Shen Qingrong raised his head sharply and stared at Lu Mingke angrily and unwillingly.
She wanted to say she didn't agree, but she didn't dare.
After sleeping together for four years, Shen Qingrong knew Lu Mingke's temperament. He did not discuss, but informed.
If the Shen family disagrees, then Lu Mingke will divorce and remarry.
In short, Lu Mingke is determined to marry Su Rou.
"This..." Mother Shen and Shen Changze looked at each other, somewhat caught off guard.
Aren't they talking about reconciliation? Why are they talking about Ping's wife again?
Or is it that Lu Mingke had a premeditated plan?
After thinking for a moment, Shen's mother discussed: "If my uncle likes that girl, how about taking her as your concubine? Qingrong will definitely not compete with her for favor."
There are two wives in one house. The previous wife was a joke. How can Shen Qingrong show any face to others in the future?
The most important thing for a head wife of a high-ranking noble is not the love of her husband, but the dignity of her face.
Lu Mingke sneered: "If I can send you away as a concubine, why would the eldest brother establish a equal wife?"
Mother Shen was speechless after being choked with one sentence.
Only then did Shen Changze understand that Lu Mingke had already planned it.
"How will the Lu family treat Qingrong if he marries an equal wife?" Shen Changze asked.
Lu Mingke mused: "As long as she keeps her peace, the news about going to Beijing will not reach Pingyang, and she can still be Mrs. Lu with dignity and grace."
"If she persists in making trouble, we will find a house to put her under house arrest to protect the Lu family's peace and dignity."
As both men, Shen Changze understood that Lu Mingke had made the greatest concession, and he was impeccable.
"Qingrong, you choose." Shen Changze looked at Shen Qingrong.
They are brothers and sisters from the same mother. If she and Li return home, he will support her for the rest of her life.
"I am Xingyuan's mother, no one can separate me from him." Shen Qingrong gritted her teeth, having already made her choice.
Shen Changze took a deep breath and warned: "In that case, after you return to Pingyang, you should stay safe and teach Xingyuan to live a good life, and don't think about anything else."
"If we make another mistake, we will let the Lu family handle it."
"Qingrong, remember your elder brother's words and don't annoy my uncle again." Shen's mother also advised.
Lu Mingke didn't want to hear these high-sounding words from them, so he stood up and said, "We will set off back to Pingyang the day after tomorrow. Let mother and eldest brother tell me what they have to say as soon as possible."
After saying that, Lu Mingke left the room.
Shen Qingrong owed Jiang Shu a dowry, and he had to go to the bank to exchange money to pay it back.
Seeing Lu Mingke leaving ruthlessly, Shen Qingrong burst into tears and howled wildly in front of Shen's mother and Shen Changze.
Mother Shen was heartbroken, and the mother and daughter hugged each other and cried.
Shen Changze pinched his eyebrows impatiently and patiently tried to persuade him.
Finally, Shen Qingrong had cried enough, her mind was clear, and she listened carefully to Shen Changze's instructions.
"Take care of yourself when you return to Pingyang. Big brother is powerless and cannot protect you."
Shen's mother wiped away her tears and said, "Don't blame your elder brother. It's not easy for him to support the Hou Mansion. The sky is high in Pingyang and the emperor is far away. The Lu family is so powerful that he can't reach it."
Finally, Mother Shen sighed and said, "Go and see your grandmother before you leave. She has been ill since she fainted at the birthday banquet. I don't know when you will come back next time. Who knows, it will be the last time." Just one side."
Shen Qingrong nodded.
The next day, Lu Mingke collected the money and went to Jiang's house with Shen Changze's IOU.
Jiang Shu received him personally.
"Miss Jiang, you're right." Lu Mingke handed the IOU to Jiang Shu.
Jiang Shu glanced at the IOU written by Shen Changze, then glanced at the opened eight-port mahogany box, and said with a warm smile: "I believe in Mr. Lu's character."
Lu Mingke's eyes flashed slightly when he heard this, and he admired Jiang Shu more and more, and said sincerely: "If Miss Jiang goes to Pingyang in the future, she must inform Lu, and I will treat you well."
Jiang Shu smiled and said: "Pingyang is the territory of the Lu family. If I go there even if I don't tell you, I can't hide it from Mr. Lu."
The two looked at each other and smiled, and Jiang Shu personally escorted Lu Mingke out of the house.
At this time, the two of them had no idea that their casual joke would actually come true.
Early the next morning, Lu Mingke and Shen Qingrong boarded the Lu family's boat and returned to Pingyang with different thoughts.
After Shen Changze saw them off and returned home, he saw that Shen Changhuai had also prepared his carriage and was about to return to Hengzhou.
After the brothers said goodbye, Shen Changhuai left in a car.
Shen Changze was carried into the mansion. His servants were listless, Shen's mother was complaining, and the atmosphere in the mansion was silent and depressing.
The autumn wind blows down the sweet-scented osmanthus, leaving a deserted and lonely place.
Shen Changze didn't understand. It was just that Jiang Shu was missing. Why did the Hou Mansion seem to have lost its backbone?
