Chapter 258: The Accusation

Chapter 258: The Accusation

"You can't even handle this simple task!"

Ge Baor was furious upon hearing that Xiao Xuan got away scot-free.

But since it was a crucial time to rely on others, she couldn’t offend her maids, so she said amiably, "Go check if the young master has returned. It seems we'll have to rely on him to firmly send her away..."

Qing'er, after all, was Lu Zhengliu's child; he wouldn't neglect such a matter.

After the maid left, Ge Baor pressed her head, "It hurts so much..."

Managing the household these years had been exhausting.

Now it was even more tiring.

"Lin Yunwan... How could she be willing to take over such a mess of the Lu family? I was fooled into thinking the Lu family was all about glory and riches! It’s nothing like that!"

Ge Baor was seething with hatred!

In Lu Changzong's courtyard, Xiao Xuan woke up and did nothing but cry, unwilling to be consoled, "I live in constant fear every day, I’d rather be dead! Auntie Ge looks at me as if I’m meat on a chopping board, ready to take my life at any moment. Young master, will you do something or not!"

What did Lu Changzong understand?

He was just anxious, pacing in the room, asking Xiao Xuan, "I said I’d protect you! What more do you want me to do?"

Crying, Xiao Xuan asked, "Young master, aren’t you aware of Auntie Ge’s temperament? As long as she stays in the Lu family, my child and I are in danger every day!"

Lu Changzong suddenly remembered what Nanny Yan had said.

He stood there, stunned.

Xiao Xuan pushed him, "Young master, what are you daydreaming about? I’m talking about a matter of life and death here!"

Lu Changzong, snapping back to reality, tried to console her, "Alright, alright, just sit down. I have a plan... I have a plan..."

"What plan?"

Lu Changzong, still tormented, pursed his lips and said, "Don’t worry about it! I will definitely protect you and our child."

He resolved firmly, "I won’t let my child live in fear as I did, always anxious and scared from a young age."

Xiao Xuan's eyes flickered, and she leaned in with a smile, "Young master, I rely entirely on you."

Lu Changzong went to the study to look through books.

"Once at the Shuntian Prefecture Yamen, how to file a lawsuit..."

"Beat the drum, submit a petition..."

He closed the door and followed the procedures written in the books.

Three days later, Lu Zhengliu returned.

Having clashed with clan members, his clothes were torn, and seeing the lazy demeanor of the household staff only fueled his anger.

"Where is the eldest young master?"

He decided to first see his eldest son. From now on, the family’s affairs would depend on Changgong.

The maid came to relay a message, "Master, Auntie Ge asks for your presence."

"Her?"

Lu Zhengliu's gaze was icy cold.

If not for Ge Baor... the Lu family wouldn't have come to this!

He had long wanted to deal with her but had been too busy until now.

"I'll go right now."

Lu Zhengliu changed course to Ge Baor's courtyard.

Ge Baor's courtyard was empty and showed signs of dilapidation.

Lu Zhengliu kicked the door open, startling Ge Baor. But she had been expecting this day. Sitting on the bed, she said calmly, "Master, I know you hate me. But we've reached this point, let’s join forces for the sake of our children."

"Children?"

Lu Zhengliu sneered, "Look at what you've turned Qing'er into! Is he even my child anymore? Only Changgong is my son!"

Ge Baor hadn't expected him to be so heartless.

Biting her lip, she said, "Qing'er is your biological son, while Changgong is just adopted!"

Lu Zhengliu scoffed, "The Lu family can only rely on Changgong now. That's why Changgong is my son."

Ge Baor felt a stab in her heart.

She knew her son was incompetent and Lu Changgong promising. It wasn't the time to argue with Lu Zhengliu. Quickly suppressing her temper, she said softly, "Master, at a critical time for the survival of the Lu family, nurturing another child is always beneficial."

Lu Zhengliu glanced at her.

Ge Baor, genuinely heartbroken, couldn't help crying, "Qing'er is completely bewitched by that wretched girl Xiao Xuan. And Xiao Xuan is no good either! Now Qing'er won't listen to a word I say. Please, master, take charge and send Xiao Xuan away."

"Without Xiao Xuan's influence, Qing'er can focus on his studies, just like Changgong."

Lu Zhengliu laughed, he laughed heartily.

Confused, Ge Baor pleaded, "Master, please have pity on Qing'er, he is your biological son after all!"

Lu Zhengliu grabbed her neck, eyes red with anger, "You still want to use me now? How hard is it for you to send a maid away? You just want Qing'er to hate me."

"First, you wanted Qing'er to hate Yunwan, now you want him to hate me..."

"Ge Baor, how did I not see through you sooner?"

Lu Zhengliu said through gritted teeth, "I won't send her away. If you're afraid the maid will ruin your son, you do it yourself."

"This is your last chance. After you've sent the maid away..."

He wouldn’t keep her around anymore.

Ge Baor was gasping for air before Lu Zhengliu finally let go.

Lying on the ground coughing, Ge Baor struggled internally.

"If I send Xiao Xuan away, Qing'er will surely hate me to death..."

"If I don't send Xiao Xuan away, she will definitely ruin Qing'er!"

How should I choose?

After crying for a long time, Ge Baor made her decision, wiping her tears and telling herself, "This is what it means to be a mother. Even to death, still plotting for her child..."

Parental love means making far-reaching plans for their children.

"Qing'er, I only hope that after I die, you will remember some of my good deeds. Burn some paper money for me on the fifteenth day of the seventh month."

Ge Baor straightened her clothes, took her maids and nannies, and went to Lu Changzong's courtyard to apprehend someone.

Recently, many servants had been sold off, so selling Xiao Xuan wouldn’t be difficult.

"Lock the door and tie up Xiao Xuan!"

Hearing the commotion, Xiao Xuan immediately locked the door and screamed in the courtyard, "Help! Young master, save me! Auntie is selling me off!"

The nanny was kicking at the door, scaring Xiao Xuan to tears.

The nanny, fierce and intimidating, said, "Miss, you might as well submit! You can't escape today!"

Seeing that Lu Changzong wouldn’t return in time, Xiao Xuan pleaded with Ge Baor, "Auntie, you can’t sell me off! I... I am carrying the young master’s child, think of the child at least..."

"Break down the door! Gag her mouth!"

Ge Baor broke out in a cold sweat, "You’re carrying a curse! The child you’re carrying is a curse!"

Her Qing'er was only fourteen years old, how could he have an illegitimate eldest son before even marrying his legal wife?

She had already suffered enough; she would not let her son and grandson endure such hardships!

Ge Baor, with murderous intent, couldn't wait to sell the girl. In a panic, she ordered the nanny, "Grab her! Strangle her right here in the room, immediately!"

Xiao Xuan wailed, "Auntie Ge, your heart is so cruel. I am carrying the second young master’s own son, your own grandson! Somebody help..."

The noise was too loud; Zhuiqing and Lu Changgong both heard the commotion.

Zhuiqing, carrying Mu'er, went to find Lu Changgong, "Young master, should we intervene?"

Lu Changgong said, "No need. Just open the door when Lu Changzong arrives with the officials."

Hearing that the officials were coming, Zhuiqing hugged Mu'er tightly.

Mu'er, also frightened, clung to Zhuiqing.

Zhuiqing, looking towards the courtyard, sighed, "It’s self-inflicted. If she had sincerely let grandmother raise this child back then, it wouldn't have come to this."

"Young master, the officials are here!"

The maid indeed came in to report.

Lu Changgong nodded, "Have someone open the second gate."

The fate of the Marquis of Wuding's household had run out.

Zhuiqing felt a bit melancholic, "I didn’t expect the second young master to be so ruthless, even accusing his own mother."