allonlinenovel Chapter 144 Cousin
Chapter 144 Cousin
Yao restrained her smile and looked at Lu Yundi warily: "Yundi, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly."
Lu Yundi said, "I heard that you are in charge of all the family affairs. I want to know whether all the family affairs have been properly handled after my grandfather passed away?"
Yao's eyes flashed with panic, but she quickly regained her composure: "Yun Di, don't worry, everything at home is in order. I followed the master's instructions and carried them out meticulously."
Lu Yundi smiled slightly. She saw Yao's nervousness and couldn't help but sneer in her heart. She continued to ask: "Then did mother also follow father's will in distributing the family property?"
Yao's expression became a little stiff, and she forced a smile and said, "Yun Di, don't worry, I will also carry out the property distribution according to my father's wishes."
Lu Yundi nodded, she stopped asking questions and said, "Mother, I plan to live in the Lu Mansion for a long time when I come back this time."
Yao's face changed slightly. She didn't expect Lu Yundi to make such a request. She hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Yundi, I understand. From now on, I will try my best to get along with you."
Lu Yundi smiled slightly, she knew that this competition had just begun. She turned to Xiang Zhu and said softly: "Zhu'er, let's go."
The two left the main hall and returned to the inner room. Xiang Zhu looked at his wife worriedly and asked, "Madam, do you really believe that Yao will get along with you?"
Lu Yundi smiled lightly, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Zhu'er, there are no eternal friends or eternal enemies in the world. As long as we know what to do, we don't have to worry about what Yao will do."
Xiang Zhu nodded, Madam already had a plan to deal with it. She couldn't help but respect Madam and was happy for her.
Back in the inner room, Lu Yundi sat on a delicate rosewood chair, gently stroking a celadon vase on the table, and the plum blossoms in the vase trembled slightly with her movements. Xiang Zhu stood quietly by, his eyes full of concern.
"Madam, although Madam Yao is polite to us on the surface, I always feel that she must have something in mind." Xiang Zhu's tone revealed worry.
Lu Yundi smiled slightly and turned the porcelain vase in his hand so that the sunlight just shone on the plum blossoms in the vase, making them look extremely dazzling. "Zhu'er, what you said makes sense. How could I not know what Yao was thinking? But our Lu Mansion is not so easily shaken."
Xiang Zhu listened, and although she was still worried, she knew Lu Yundi's wisdom and ability very well, so she said nothing more and just nodded silently.
At this time, footsteps were heard outside the door, followed by Yao's gentle voice: "Yundi, are you in the room? I came to see you."
Lu Yundi frowned slightly, but then regained her composure. She winked at Xiang Zhu, who immediately understood, tiptoed out of the room and gently closed the door.
"Come in." Lu Yundi's voice was calm and powerful.
Yao pushed the door open and walked in with a friendly smile on her face, but her eyes could hardly conceal the barely perceptible shrewdness.
"Yundi, I came to see you. How are you doing recently?" Yao sat opposite Lu Yundi with a smile on her face.
Lu Yundi nodded slightly, with a distant smile: "Thank you for your concern, mother. I'm fine."
The atmosphere between the two seemed a little subtle for a moment. Yao seemed to want to say something but didn't know how to start.
Finally, Yao couldn't help but said, "Yun Di, I know you may have some misunderstandings about me, but I really don't have any other intentions. I just want us to live in harmony."
Lu Yundi smiled gently, her eyes like water: "What mother said is right, we are all family, so we should live in harmony."
Yao looked at Lu Yundi and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Lu Yundi must be on guard in her heart, but this kind of guard is not as obvious as that of ordinary women. Instead, it is hidden deep and elusive.
"Yun Di, I know you are a smart woman, and I don't want to interfere too much in your affairs, but there are some things you may need to know." Yao said, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
Lu Yundi looked at Yao and couldn't help feeling curious. Yao must have heard some rumors, otherwise she wouldn't have said that.
"Mother, please speak."
Yao took a deep breath and said slowly, "There have been some rumors in the mansion recently, saying that you have an ambiguous relationship with a young man outside. I certainly don't believe these nonsense, but it's better to be safe than sorry."
When Lu Yundi heard this, her expression changed slightly. She didn't expect that Yao would actually mention this matter. She knew that someone must be behind this to sow discord.
"Don't worry, mother. I know my limits."
Yao looked at Lu Yundi. Although she still had some doubts in her heart, if this matter was pursued, it would only bring shame to the entire Lu family, so she decided not to ask any more questions.
"Well, as long as you know your limits."
Yao stood up to say goodbye, and Lu Yundi personally saw her off to the door.
After Yao left, Xiang Zhu walked in immediately. She looked at Lu Yundi with worry in her eyes: "Madam, do you really not take Yao's words to heart?"
Lu Yundi smiled lightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Zhu'er, I know what you are worried about. But as long as we know the truth about these rumors, we don't have to care too much."
On this day, a distant relative of the Lu family suddenly came to visit. The identity of this relative was mysterious and it was said that he had close ties with the royal family.
Everyone in the Lu Mansion was busy preparing to welcome this distinguished guest.
Lu Yundi stood at the door with a hint of anticipation and curiosity in his eyes.
The concierge announced, and Lu Yundi turned and walked towards the living room, only to see a woman in a gorgeous long dress slowly walk in. She was about thirty years old, with a pretty face, and her eyes revealed nobility and calmness.
When the woman walked into the living room, Lu Yundi immediately bowed and said, "A distant relative has come. I hope I will forgive me for not welcoming you from afar."
The woman smiled and said to Lu Yundi, "Niece Yundi, there's no need to be polite. I've heard that you're smart and clever, and seeing you today, I can see that you're indeed as good as your reputation has been."
Lu Yundi smiled slightly and said, "It is an honor for my niece to satisfy my cousin."
The two sat down in the living room, and Lu Yundi's father, Lu Shangshu, also came in and greeted the woman. Lu Shangshu said, "Cousin, what brings you here today?"
The woman chuckled and said, "Actually, I came here this time to arrange a marriage with the Lu family."
Lu Yundi's heart moved. This cousin had close relations with the royal family. If he could marry her, it would undoubtedly be a great honor for the Lu family.
Minister Lu pondered for a moment and said, "Which young master are you talking about, cousin?"
The woman smiled and said, "My son is named Zhao Yiqi, a relative of the royal family, with good character and great talent. He and I have had a deep relationship since childhood, and he has always hoped to marry into the Lu family."
Lu Wanqing's heart moved, and she asked with a smile: "Cousin, how old is Mr. Zhao this year?"