Chapter 269: Putting on an Act

Chapter 269: Putting on an Act

Hearing the words "Minister Xie," Lu Shuangshuang lifted her eyelids and looked at Su Youyue, seemingly with a bit more curiosity.

Su Youyue replied, "Grandmother, I just took Doctor Ji to treat Minister Xie. He is no longer in danger, but he still needs some time to recuperate."

Old Lady Su breathed a sigh of relief. Although today was a joyous occasion with relatives visiting, she had been unable to find peace after learning that Minister Xie had been attacked.

Lu Sen sighed, "It seems that despite his high position, Minister Xie has attracted many villains."

"Yes, when Minister Xie led people to gamble against Dongrong Country, the news of how he made those Dongrong people look like stray dogs spread throughout Liao Dong. He became famous, and now all the men in Liao Dong look up to him. It's no wonder those villains are wary of Minister Xie and want to take him down secretly!" Lu Sen couldn't help but express his indignation.

The younger Lu Suofeng and Lu Suyu were even more agitated. Both martial artists, they could only imagine the heroic demeanor of Xie Yuan during the gambling match!

Listening to her uncles, Su Youyue realized that Xie Yuan's name had truly become renowned throughout Great Shen. However, she wasn't surprised, as Liao Dong bordered Dongrong, and its people valued martial prowess more than the scholarly pursuits of Yanjing. Knowing Xie Yuan's feats naturally instilled admiration.

But who exactly had attacked Xie Yuan? Before coming today, she already had a hunch...

It was likely the work of the Dongrong people, given their vicious methods...

This matter involved relations between two countries, so Su Youyue didn't want to discuss it further in such a crowded setting.

Throughout history, both countries had often sent spies and assassins, but such matters were better left for private discussion among the common folk rather than public discourse.

Thus, she smiled and said that once Xie Yuan had recovered, she would bring him to meet the uncles. Then she changed the subject: "Uncles and Aunties must be hungry from the journey. Why don't we go to Yue'er's Su Kee Restaurant for a meal?"

Su Kee Restaurant was not far from the Su residence, and since Su Shangshu was still working and not at home, the household kitchen hadn't prepared any meals. It was too late to prepare food now, so going directly to the restaurant was a better option.

Old Lady Su naturally agreed with her granddaughter's suggestion. In fact, she had long wanted to visit her granddaughter's restaurant but had been unable to due to her poor health.

Now, after taking several doses of medicine prescribed by Doctor Ji, she felt much better.

With Old Lady Su's approval, the Lu family naturally didn't refuse and followed the Su family to Su Kee Restaurant.

Initially, Lu Shuangshuang and Lu Suoxing were a bit unhappy, having traveled a long distance and feeling quite tired. But once they arrived at the restaurant and smelled the delicious food, they ate heartily.

Xiao Wangshi chatted with Su Youyue for a while and noticed that her niece had changed significantly. Once, due to her leg condition, she had been quite gloomy but not particularly attentive. Now, with her leg healed, she was exceptionally meticulous.

Even noticing which dish Xiao Wangshi favored, Su Youyue engaged her in conversation.

Seeing this, Xiao Wangshi clenched her handkerchief under the table, reminding herself that she must instruct her daughter properly today and not let her show her emotions so easily.

By the end of the meal, the eldest branch of the Lu family grew closer to Su Youyue, but the two children from the second branch barely spoke to her, responding only reluctantly when asked questions.

Xiao Wangshi couldn't bear it anymore and found an excuse to call her daughter out to the restroom.

"Shuangshuang, have you forgotten what I told you before we came?" As soon as they were alone, Xiao Wangshi scolded her daughter.

Lu Shuangshuang remembered her mother's instructions and became a bit more serious, but still unwillingly said, "Mother, I don't like Cousin."

She disliked her from the moment she saw her.

Before coming, everyone had said that her cousin was quiet and introverted, so she should be careful with her words. She expected to see a gloomy girl, but instead, she found someone eloquent and beautiful. This immediately made Lu Shuangshuang feel uncomfortable.

When she arrived, everyone in the room focused on her, but her cousin stole all the attention.

If only her cousin's leg were still crippled; then, no matter what, a cripple wouldn't compare to her.

Xiao Wangshi tugged at her daughter's arm, "Even if you don't like her, you must endure it. Your uncle dotes on her like a precious gem. If you win her over, your uncle might agree to adopt Xiaobao into the Su family. Once Xiaobao becomes a young master of the Su family, everything will be yours!

Then, you can have any jewelry, fine clothes, or luxuries you want. Your uncle's family is much wealthier than your eldest uncle's! Just look at this restaurant; there are so many customers every day. This immense fortune is something you shouldn't give up!"

Lu Shuangshuang thought about the bustling business of the restaurant and took a deep breath. "Mother, I understand, but you need to make Xiaobao behave too. He also doesn't seem to like Su Youyue."

Xiao Wangshi thought of her younger son and felt a headache coming on but still instructed, "I'll handle Xiaobao. You focus on yourself and endure this period. Everything you want will be yours eventually!"

Lu Shuangshuang nodded, agreeing, but couldn't help thinking about the luxury of the Su residence. Originally, their family had been wealthy, but her grandfather insisted on appearing charitable in Liao Dong and gave away most of their wealth to help the poor!

Fortunately, her mother was wise and separated from the family early, preserving their branch's wealth.

Unfortunately, her father was unambitious, content with just eating and sleeping, never bothering to curry favor with superiors. Over the years, the second branch fell behind the eldest branch.

She heard that her aunt's dowry had been extremely generous, and now that her aunt was dead, everything went to Su Youyue. Even the Su family's estate, without a son, would supposedly be given entirely to Su Youyue as part of her dowry, which seemed absurd.

Since her uncle had no brothers or collateral branches, he would surely agree to adopt her brother once her mother proposed it.

Otherwise, without a son to carry on the lineage, he would be rootless!

She just needed to endure a little longer, and then everything Su Youyue had would be hers!