Raising a wife? The mistress of the Hou family divorced and remarried her younger uncle

Chapter 31 Putting the cart before the horse
He was much taller than Su Qingwan, and his body could completely cover her. When she lowered her eyes, she could see her thick eyelashes and fair face. Su Qingwan raised her head and met Lu Jing's cold and dark eyes.

Lu Jing was startled, and when he came to his senses he suddenly realized that his palm was against her waist, as if he was hugging her. He could clearly smell the scent of medicine on her body.

Su Qingwan raised her eyes and saw that it was Lu Jing. Her whole body stiffened. After coming to her senses, the two of them quickly moved away and pretended that they had not bumped into each other.

The hall was in a mess. Lu Yunshu's face turned pale with fright, and Lu Yuntang hid behind Zhang, not daring to speak.

Lu Shaoqing's face was as dark as water, and he looked extremely ugly. "It's a good reunion dinner, why are you arguing? You're arguing over a little money. Aren't you afraid of being ridiculed if the news gets out?"

After passing the imperial examination, Lu Shaoqing was sent to serve as an official. He worked diligently for more than ten years and was promoted to Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple. His promotion was smooth. The champion of the same period as him was still a seventh-rank official in a remote county. He was not the best, nor the most mediocre. He moved up steadily and probably could retire with a third-rank official.

His career was going well, his children were promising, his family was harmonious, and his colleagues envied him when they had a drink together. Lu Shaoqing was very proud of himself. However, Lu Jing rose from nowhere and became the deputy commander of the Jinyiwei in just seven years. His official position was far higher than his. He could only look up to him during the court meetings, and he had to bow when he met him on some special occasions.

Lu Jing was his nephew, and he was brought up like his own son. If he wanted to study literature, he was sent to the Imperial Academy; if he wanted to learn martial arts, he hired the best master.

Lu Jing was going to the battlefield. As a scholar, he risked his reputation and brought a lot of money to ask for a good official position for Lu Jing. Lu Jing worked hard and was promoted. He was very happy. Which old father would not want such a son who worked hard for his reputation?

However, some people are jealous of the Lu family's prosperity and have to say sour words, saying that their nephew has surpassed his uncle in official position, so they say that you must strive to do well and work hard to get a higher position, otherwise you will be suppressed by your nephew all your life.

Lu Shaoqing had heard these words many times in the officialdom, but he did not expect to be mocked by his juniors at home for wanting to be promoted. This really touched his sore spot.

The noble lady was arrogant and rude, not even as good as Xie.

Lu Feng pulled Li Xueying in panic and lowered his voice, "How dare you say such treasonous words? Hurry up and apologize to father and mother."

Li Xueying was angry and spoke without thinking. She also realized that she had said something wrong. The words of promotion were clearly meant to mock their low positions and low salaries. She was not afraid of Lu Shaoqing and Lu Feng. They could only bow and scrape in front of her father.

However, Lu Jing's cold gaze was oppressive and Li Xueying was panicked and frightened. She was afraid of Lu Jing in her heart.

But she refused to admit her fault. "I'm telling you the truth. What's wrong with me? I'm pregnant, and I have to take care of the household expenses, food, clothing, and social interactions. You guys are living a quiet and leisurely life, and you don't care about my hard work, but you also make things difficult for me. There is only one copper coin in the family, but you want gold. I'm not Xie Zhaolan, who is weak and cowardly and dares not say a word when being bullied by your family."

Su Qingwan, "..."

Su Qingwan never expected that it was Li Xueying who spoke a fair word for her sister. It made sense. Her sister's mother's family was far away in Jiangnan, and they were lowly merchants. Her sister had no choice but to spend money to buy peace. Li Xueying was born in the Earl's Mansion, and her mother's family was prosperous, so she had the confidence to fight.

Lu Shaoqing's face darkened. "Since you are so aggrieved and dissatisfied, the housekeeping power should be returned to Xie. When she was the housekeeper, the family was peaceful and there had never been any disputes like this."

Su Qingwan covered her chest, her face pale, "Father, I just got stabbed, and luckily I survived. The imperial physician said I need to take good care of myself for a few years, otherwise my life span will be shortened. I really can't overwork myself."

Lu Jing, "..."

Lu Shaoqing's dignity was challenged, and his face became even gloomier. Li Xueying sneered, and Lu Feng desperately pulled her sleeves, signaling her not to quarrel with the elders, but he couldn't stop Li Xueying, "When Xie Zhaolan was the housekeeper, the family was peaceful. It was she who used her dowry to fill your holes. You ate delicacies from mountains and seas like water, and bird's nest and ginseng were supplied every day. Father, the Prime Minister Lu of the court was not so extravagant, but you know how to enjoy it."

Lu Shaoqing had never been contradicted like this at home. He was so angry that he picked up a teacup and smashed it on the ground, "Shut up!"

Lu Yunxiu and Lu Yuntang were both frightened and cried. They had never seen such a scene. Zhang hugged Lu Yuntang to comfort her and signaled the maid to take her back to rest first.

Lu Shaoqing couldn't beat his daughter-in-law in public, so he slapped Lu Feng, "This is the good wife you married, she talks back to her parents-in-law, insults her sister-in-law, and she wants to rebel!"

Lu Feng's face also began to burn with pain, and he tugged at Li Xueying's sleeve in frustration, "Are you hysterical? You can't just say these things casually, hurry up and apologize to your father."

How could he control Li Xueying? He secretly blamed Li Xueying for being ignorant and not considerate enough, and really not as good as Zhaolan.

Su Qingwan raised the corners of her lips. This drama was really exciting. When Lin was plotting against Li Xueying, she knew there would be this scene. It was more exciting than she expected.

Lu Jing was standing next to Su Qingwan and saw clearly that she was smiling and gloating.

It is not appropriate for a man to interrupt household affairs. Lu Jing stood with his hands behind his back and did not say a word. However, he knew in his heart that although Li Xueying was disobedient and arrogant, what she said made sense.

Do as much as you can with the money you have, there's no need to pretend to be rich.

Lu Yunxiu burst into tears, not understanding why such a fuss had occurred just because she was complaining about food and wanted a golden hairpin.

Lu Feng was also very angry and couldn't help but glare at Su Qingwan, "Zhao Lan, Xueying is pregnant and in a bad mood, so you should be the housekeeper."

Su Qingwan said calmly, "Do you want me to use my dowry to make up for it? Li Xueying didn't want to, so she came to me, picking on the weak and bullying my mother's clan Jiangnan. No one in the clan will support me, right?"

Lu Feng's eyes were sinister and his attitude was tough. "You have been the housekeeper for so many years, you are used to it. Do you want to watch the whole family quarreling?"

Su Qingwan sneered, "Putting the cart before the horse!"

Li Xueying couldn't help but look at Su Qingwan, and actually felt a little sympathy.

Lu Jing felt that the farce should be over, and said calmly, "Uncle, brother, this matter is ultimately because the public funds cannot cover the expenses of the family. We should just cut down on expenses, why bother to embarrass my sister-in-law. Let me say something auspicious. We will be promoted to higher positions, and our family will naturally be well-fed and well-dressed. I will add more money to the public funds later."

Zhang tugged at Lu Jing's sleeve. This matter had nothing to do with the second house, so there was no need to say anything. She didn't want Lu Jing to use his private property to subsidize the public treasury.

Lu Jing's words were more effective than Lu Feng's, so Lu Shaoqing couldn't get angry. In fact, he knew the problem well, but he was embarrassed by the junior and wanted to get angry.

(End of this chapter)