Chapter 311: The Maid Who Tried to Climb into Bed Was Beaten to Death

Chapter 311: The Maid Who Tried to Climb into Bed Was Beaten to Death

Still thinking about her petty schemes and calculations, if she continued, Lu Lingyun would directly crush them!

Madam Liu only saw the selfish benefits for herself, but those benefits were shaky and out of her reach!

If she really tried to act against Lu Kuan, Lu Lingyun would bring their father into the picture!

This is what they call "one thing subdues another"!

Madam Liu had originally relied on their father's ignorance to hastily arrange things, even hoping her niece could catch Lu Kuan's eye, which would be the most natural and best outcome.

But now, Lu Lingyun came down hard on her.

Hearing this, Madam Liu's petty schemes completely fell apart. She sighed and turned to Lu Lingyun with a smile, "Lingyun, you're absolutely right. Lu Kuan is now the beacon of hope for our Lu Family. Naturally, we all wish him well!"

Seeing that Madam Liu had come around, Lu Lingyun stood up with a smile, "I knew you were wise and forward-thinking, Mother. After all, no matter what, Lu Kuan still recognizes you as his mother. He won't forget your kindness."

After a slap, she offered a sweet, telling Madam Liu that no matter what, Lu Kuan still called her mother and recognized her as his parent. As long as she held onto this role, she'd be set for life!

Hearing this, Madam Liu finally showed a rare smile, "Yes, yes, yes."

After giving Madam Liu a nudge, Lu Lingyun stood up to leave, "It's getting late. After I drop these things off at Lu Kuan's place, I should head back."

"Alright, Lingyun, take care on your way."

"Qingping, Qingshuang, escort your elder sister out."

Madam Liu also added.

"Mm." Liu Qingping and Liu Qingshuang had already intended to do so. They rose gracefully and followed Lu Lingyun out.

After they left the room, Liu Qingping chuckled, "Elder Sister, I bet my mother is tearing her hair out in frustration right now!"

"I believe it too. My mother is the type to sulk behind closed doors," Liu Qingshuang added.

After the sisters finished speaking, Lu Lingyun heard faint sobs and a few low curses from the room behind them.

"It's all your fault for being useless!"

"How did the whole family end up with such a failure? You couldn't even seize such a golden opportunity! You'll live to regret this!"

Hearing the words from inside the room, Lu Lingyun couldn't help but chuckle.

Lu Lingyun left the prepared items in Lu Kuan's courtyard and then departed. Along the way, Liu Qingping and Liu Qingshuang continued to surround her, chatting nonstop.

Both of them had made good matches, and Liu Qingshuang's in-laws even had a daughter who married into the Duke of Liu's household as the third young master's second spouse.

"Elder Sister, I heard from my mother-in-law some time ago that my sister-in-law, who married into the Duke of Liu's residence, mentioned that the second branch had killed a maid for trying to climb into bed. It caused quite a stir."

"A maid from the second branch?"

Liu Qingshuang nodded, "Yes, the second branch where your sister-in-law married."

The Duke of Liu's residence had not yet divided the family estate. The old Duke had two legitimate sons, now divided into the first and second branches.

Originally, the position of the heir should have gone to the first branch's lord, but the first branch had yet to produce a grandson among their three sons. At the same time, the Dowager favored the second branch and lived with them, leaving the position of the heir in limbo.

And Qin Shaojing had married Liu Ye, the second son of the second branch.

Sadly, they still haven't had any children.

"Isn't it just about killing a maid who tried to seduce her way into bed? Not a big deal, right?" Liu Qingping asked beside her.

"That's true, but the key is that the old Duke of Liu is on his deathbed," Liu Qingshuang glanced around and whispered to Lu Lingyun and Liu Qingping.

"The old Duke of Liu declared that whoever can give birth to the fourth-generation great-grandson for the Duke of Liu's residence before he passes away will directly inherit the title!"

Hearing this, both Lu Lingyun and Liu Qingping's eyes lit up.

Securing the next heir's position would essentially mean securing the dukedom for their lineage!

Whoever can give birth to the great-grandson first will have their lineage become the dukes!

"What about that maid who climbed into bed..."

"She was pregnant," Liu Qingshuang said with a gleam in her eyes, "I heard a doctor confirmed it was a boy."

"Was she from Shaojing's household?" Lu Lingyun asked.

"It seems so," Liu Qingshuang nodded.

"Why did she kill the maid then! The maid being pregnant with a boy would be good for her too, she's the legal wife!" Liu Qingping exclaimed.

"I don't know about that," Liu Qingshuang shook her head, "I only overheard it at dinner. I just know that the Duke of Liu's residence is in chaos now, with wives from both sides desperately trying to get pregnant. Even my sister-in-law, who usually avoids such matters, is being pressured to take fertility drugs daily."

The Duke of Liu's residence is indeed quite peculiar.

In the generation that Qin Shaojing married into, with Liu Ye, there are five brothers in total, yet not a single great-grandson has been born.

Only three daughters: two from the main branch and one from the eldest son of the second branch.

Qin Shaojing has been married into the Duke of Liu's residence for six years and has never been pregnant.

Liu Ye has no children.

Lu Lingyun frowned slightly; perhaps she knew some of the reasons.

The atmosphere at the Duke of Liu's residence is unhealthy; the men are initiated early and are overly fond of women, leaving them quite weak.

When she first saw Liu Ye six years ago, she noticed the dark circles under his eyes, and after all these years, he must be even weaker.

As for Qin Shaojing killing the pregnant maid... it's quite understandable.

She definitely doesn't want a concubine's son to inherit the title.

After hearing some gossip from Liu Qingshuang, Lu Lingyun noticed the sky was getting dark and arranged to chat another day before returning to the Marquis's Mansion.

As soon as her carriage arrived at the Marquis's Mansion and she stepped out, a servant reported, "Young mistress, Miss Shaojing has returned."

"Oh?" Lu Lingyun's eyes lit up. "Where is she?"

Qin Shaojing has never returned to the Marquis's Mansion since her marriage.

Not even on the third day after the wedding, traditionally the day to return to her parents' home.

She said at the time that returning to her parents' home should be to the estate of the Duke of Qin, and it was inconvenient to keep imposing on her aunt's family.

"Miss Shaojing is now in Ningxin Courtyard."

Lu Lingyun led the group to Ningxin Courtyard.

As she reached the door of the house, she heard a heartwarming conversation inside.

"Aunt, I thought since Uncle has gone on the campaign, you must be extremely worried, so I made a special trip back to stay for a few days and keep you company!"

Lady Qin inside the room was deeply touched upon hearing this, especially when compared to her own misbehaving son from a couple of days ago.

Although Qin Shaojing hadn’t returned in the six years since her marriage, she still cared deeply for her aunt!

She had always been thinking of her!

It truly justified Lady Qin's affection for her as if she were her own daughter!

At that moment, all the small resentments Lady Qin had against Qin Shaojing disappeared completely.

"Shao Jing, you are so thoughtful," Lady Qin held Qin Shaojing's hand tightly.

At this moment, Lu Lingyun pushed the door and entered.

"Mother."

"Lingyun, you're back," Lady Qin beamed even brighter upon seeing her return, "Look who's back."

Before Lu Lingyun could speak, Qin Shaojing stood up and exclaimed as though they’d been apart for years, "Sister-in-law!"