Chapter 81 Lu Hanyi’s Misfortune

Chapter 81 Lu Hanyi's Misfortune

The Lu Family Residence.

In Lady Liu's room.

"Hanyi, you've been here for four days now. When is Wenxun coming?" Lady Liu asked Lu Hanyi.

"Don't mention him." Lu Hanyi sat cross-legged against the table, her face filled with displeasure.

She had been back at her mother's house for several days, and Li Wenxun hadn't come once. Every time she thought about it, she grew angrier.

"Men are all good for nothing!"

Lady Liu looked at her pregnant daughter and sighed deeply, "You—"

At that moment, a servant girl's excited voice came from outside the courtyard.

"Madam, Eldest Miss and Eldest Master have returned."

Upon hearing that Lu Lingyun and Cheng Yunshuo were back together, both women on the couch turned to look towards the door.

The next second, an elderly woman pushed open the door, and the servants eagerly welcomed Lu Lingyun and Cheng Yunshuo inside.

Lu Lingyun was dressed in an expensive fox fur cloak, with a shimmering silver fox fur scarf around her neck, making her outfit dazzling to everyone present.

Cheng Yunshuo, also dressed in luxurious attire and a mink fur cloak, accompanied her.

Everyone knew that their eldest daughter had married well indeed.

Seeing Cheng Yunshuo accompanying Lu Lingyun again, Lu Hanyi's eyes widened.

She stared intently at Cheng Yunshuo, as if filled with questions and confusion.

"Lingyun and the Prince have returned!" Lady Liu, seeing Cheng Yunshuo accompanying them, quickly got up to greet them warmly.

"Happy New Year, Mother-in-law," Cheng Yunshuo greeted her politely, gesturing for Qingfeng to bring in the gifts.

Several large boxes of the most expensive pastries from the Imperial City, two rolls of fine silk, two Persian carpets and blankets brought by the marquisate's trading caravan, two jars of fine wine, and two geese tied with red ribbons.

Lady Liu, seeing the valuable gifts, beamed with joy, "You didn't need to bring anything!"

Cheng Yunshuo nodded slightly, glancing around the room, mostly occupied by women, "I'll go see Father-in-law and then come back for Xiao Jun."

"Sure, sure." Lady Liu smiled widely.

She personally escorted Cheng Yunshuo out of the room, reminding him to keep warm.

Once Lady Liu returned, Lu Lingyun was already seated.

Lady Liu turned to her, her expression changing momentarily before breaking into a smile, "Lingyun, it's wonderful that you're back."

"Mother, it's the fourth day of the New Year, I naturally had to come. My sister is here too."

"Second Sister came back on New Year's Day!" Liu Qingping chimed in.

"Yes, she's been home for a few days now," Liu Qingshuang added.

The Liu sisters, upon seeing Lu Lingyun, gathered around her.

Lady Liu, hearing this, felt a surge of anger, "What nonsense are you spouting!"

"It's true, Second Sister had a fight with Second Brother-in-law."

Lu Lingyun listened to her cousins' words, a slight smile playing on her lips.

She looked at Lu Hanyi, "Sister, what trouble are you facing?"

Her question only made Lu Hanyi explode like a firecracker, "What does it matter to you!"

Lu Lingyun: "..."

This temper hasn't diminished one bit in the Li family.

"How dare you speak like that," Lady Liu quickly intervened, smiling at Lu Lingyun, "Lingyun, your sister is pregnant and a bit moody. Don't take it to heart."

She tried to placate Lu Lingyun.

"Mm." Lu Lingyun smiled.

"How far along is your sister's pregnancy?"

"Almost seven months."

"She'll give birth in February or March."

"Yes." Lady Liu beamed like a flower, "When the time comes, you must visit as an aunt."

Lu Lingyun, hearing Lady Liu's subtle request, sipped her hot tea and smiled, "Of course."

"Then it's settled!"

Lu Hanyi turned her head away, unwilling to see her mother fawning over Lu Lingyun.

Lady Liu did not mention Lu Hanyi again, instead engaging Lu Lingyun in conversation about her life at the marquisate. Lu Lingyun spoke half-truths, while Liu Qingping and Liu Qingshuang chimed in occasionally, emphasizing how well she was doing at the marquisate.

The other ladies in the room, hearing this, looked at Lu Lingyun with envy and surrounded her with compliments.

Everyone left Lu Hanyi out.

People are very realistic; they can see at a glance who is doing well and who isn't. Those who are doing well don't need to say anything; others will fawn over them.

As Lu Hanyi listened to all the flattery, her expression grew worse. Just then, the maids outside excitedly called out, "Second Son-in-Law has arrived!"

Lu Hanyi, lying on the couch, heard that Li Wenxun had come. Her sour expression finally improved a bit.

She let out a light hum. Humph, Li Wenxun knows his place for coming here!

Otherwise, she wouldn't go back at all!

When Liu saw Li Wenxun arrive, she also beamed with joy. However, this time she didn't get up to greet him outside. Instead, she sat across from Lu Lingyun, watching as Li Wenxun entered the room.

Li Wenxun, wearing thick cotton clothing and an outer robe that was only eight-tenths new, entered the room carrying something.

The women in the room all sized him up at first sight.

It must be said that the son of a marquis and the men from ordinary households really are different; it's obvious at a glance.

Moreover, what was Li Wenxun carrying? A rooster tied with a red ribbon, two baskets of peach pastries, and a jar of cheap liquor bought by the roadside.

Immediately, the contrast became apparent.

Lu Hanyi's marriage is so far from Lu Lingyun's!

Even Liu, seeing the things Li Wenxun brought, flashed a look of dissatisfaction on her face.

She always said the Lis were far inferior. What was her foolish daughter thinking, choosing to marry into such a poor family instead of living as a lady in a marquis's household!

"Since you're here, we're family, no need to bring gifts," Liu said with a forced laugh, instructing the servants to take the items away.

As the items were taken from Li Wenxun, he clearly saw the other gifts in the room. Seeing Lu Lingyun there, he knew Cheng Yunshuo had also come. Being sensitive, he immediately felt uncomfortable.

At this moment, Lu Hanyi's angry voice came from above, "Why did you come here!"

Instantly, Li Wenxun's sensitive self-esteem was greatly displeased. He frowned but kept his expression composed, saying gently, "Hanyi, I've come to take you home."

Lu Hanyi had no idea about his current mood. Feeling empowered in her mother's house, she continued, "Why should I go back to that shabby home with you! You can't even afford coal; do you want to freeze me to death?"

Sitting nearby, Lu Lingyun couldn't help but want to laugh upon hearing this.

Oh dear, oh dear, her spoiled little sister must have offended Li Wenxun.

She didn't realize how petty and concerned about face that man could be.