Chapter 2626: Intertwined With the Fate of the Lu Family

I understand. I will put away the things, Mistress Liu said, grabbing Ning Shus hand anxiously. Nothing bad should happen, right?

Ning Shu patted Mistress Lius hand rea.s.suringly. This is just a precaution.

Ning Shu bit her lip, knowing that under such circ.u.mstances, not a single intact egg would be left.

The character Lu was engraved on their bodies, and their destiny in this lifetime was intertwined with the fate of the Lu family.

Okay, okay, Mistress Liu replied as she started organizing her more valuable jewelry.

Just make sure its not too obvious so that others wont notice, Ning Shu advised her.

Trembling slightly, Mistress Liu murmured in agreement.

After leaving Mistress Lius courtyard, Ning Shu spotted Lu Junning and Shen Yichen sitting together in a pavilion. They seemed deeply engrossed in conversation.

Shen Yichen turned his head and met Ning Shus gaze. Ning Shu didnt flinch or avoid eye contact. She just respectfully bowed before taking her leave.

Shen Yichen withdrew his gaze and remarked to Lu Junning, She is also your younger sister?

Lu Junning watched as Ning Shu faded into the distance and nodded slowly. Shes the third daughter, Mistress Lius daughter.

Shes an illegitimate daughter? Be cautious around her as well, warned Shen Yichen to Lu Junning. After this much turmoil, she remained unscathed, so she shouldnt be underestimated. Do not underestimate her lest you suffer losses at her hands.

Lu Junning lifted her teacup for a sip before setting it down gracefully. With calm elegance, she replied, This is simply what shes likealways wary of causing trouble; whoever wields power becomes someone she relies on.

Lu Junning, you lead such a wearisome life within the Lu family. Why not consider marrying into the princes residence? It would surely be easier and more liberating than your current situation, Shen Yichen suggested.

With her long eyelashes slightly lowered, concealing her expression behind a cold demeanor, Lu Junning retorted, No need. There are still things I need to do in the Lu family.

Shen Yichen wasnt surprised; after all, he had been rejected by Lu Junning more than once.

If anything arises, you can rely on me. I can solve your problems for you, Shen Yichen said, looking at Lu Junning with sincere eyes.

Lu Junning was momentarily taken aback. In her previous life, she had worked so hard for Shen Hao, but all he ever said was how nice it was to have her around and never provided her any support. Now, a man wanted her to wholeheartedly rely on him and seek refuge in him. However, Lu Junning no longer believed in such promises.

Furrowing his brows, Shen Yichen wondered what this woman had experienced that left her so exhausted and defensive, like a p.r.i.c.kly hedgehog.

The path to pursue his wife was indeed challenging.

As Ning Shu pa.s.sed by Lu Mingxuans courtyard, she heard heart-wrenching screams emanating from insidecries that tore through ones heart as if it was dripping blood with each sound.

Ning Shu patted her chest and couldnt help but look up at the sky.

Confined within this small courtyard, the peoples gaze could only linger on trivial matters.

All love, hate, affection, and enmity fermented under this roof, constantly intensifying and growing more turbid.

Ning Shu returned to her own yard, sat down on a chair, and leaned her forehead against her hand, lost in thought.

Yuan Xiang poured tea for Ning Shu. Ning Shu lifted the teacup and gulped down the water with a gurgling sound.

Miss, Yuan Xiang called out to Ning Shu. What should we do about this matter?

Ning Shu shook her head. Theres nothing we can do. I suppose Father will have to negotiate with the marquis residence.

Ning Shu never expected Lu Yujing to marry into the marquis residence.

It was truly giving her a headache.

The Lu family couldnt be destroyed by Lu Junning. Lu Junning wouldnt care either way since she had a man protecting her. But she and Mistress Liu would be reduced to a life of slaverythey might even have to sell their bodies just to get by.