After entering the book, the cold prince begs for favor

Chapter 378 Lu Bai is somewhat devastated

Zhou Fang twisted the handkerchief hard.

Did the old woman take the wrong medicine again?

Why on earth are they making her and her sister-in-law serve her meals?

She and her sister-in-law have been married into the Lu family for decades. Now their children are all grown up, her sister-in-law has a daughter-in-law, and her son is about to get married. On this occasion, to expect them to serve them a meal is an insult.

Zhou Fang's eyebrows shot up, and her voice suddenly rose: "Is the old lady trying to torture her daughter-in-law? I've been married into the Lu family for almost twenty years, and Jiang Xun is about to get married. Now you want me to set the rules?"

Wang Min slowly smoothed out the wrinkles on her sleeves, then looked up at Aunt Shen, who stood calmly behind the old lady: "Second sister-in-law, don't be anxious. In my opinion, someone has been serving you poorly, which has displeased the old lady."

"Since Aunt Shen has displeased the old lady, then punish Aunt Shen by confining her to her quarters for three months and making her copy the Classic of Filial Piety one hundred times. What do you think, Second Sister-in-law?"

Zhou Fang smiled faintly: "Sister-in-law is absolutely right. Shen, it's all your fault. You should just accept your punishment."

Aunt Shen's expression changed drastically. She could only look at Old Madam Lu, her face filled with anger but unable to speak.

The old lady slammed her hand on the table, trembling with anger: "Outrageous! Outrageous! Second son, listen to this! This is what your sister-in-law and your wife are saying!"

“I told you they were bullying this old woman, but you wouldn’t believe me.”

"My life is truly miserable. Both of my sons have forgotten their mother after getting married. They won't even let me eat a meal I like. What sins have I committed!"

"I think you're the ones who should be copying the Classic of Filial Piety! Second son, are you just going to watch your mother be humiliated like this?"

When Old Madam Lu threw a tantrum, the younger generation all lowered their heads and dared not utter a sound.

Yuan Wanru watched with great interest, looking forward to seeing how Old Lady Lu would react to the poison later.

Large beads of sweat appeared on Lu Bai's forehead; he was caught in a dilemma.

He glanced at Zhou Fang, whose face was ashen, and then at his sister-in-law, who remained calm. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and smooth things over: "Mother, it's so hot today, let's stop arguing and finish our meal early."

Old Mrs. Lu suddenly threw the silver chopsticks to the ground, making a crisp sound.

"I don't care!" the old lady yelled, "If they don't serve me my meal today, I'll starve to death here!"

Lu Bai took a deep breath and said to Zhou Fang, "Madam, perhaps..."

"What else?" Zhou Fang sneered, her phoenix eyes wide open.

"Master, have you forgotten that the old master once said that the Lu family does not observe such formalities?"

She glanced meaningfully at the old lady. "Or is it that someone's gotten senile and insists on imitating the behavior of those down-and-out people?"

"Insolence!" The old lady slammed her hand on the table, causing the dishes to clatter loudly.

"Grandma, calm down."

Lu Jiangxun quickly rose and bowed, his handsome face full of earnestness, "Your grandson is willing to fulfill filial duties on behalf of his parents."

The old lady looked at her most beloved grandson, her expression softening slightly: "Xun-ge'er is now an official of the imperial court, how can he..."

"Some people are shameless and don't know how to respect their elders at all. They've been eating rice for nothing all these years."

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"Officials appointed by the imperial court should set an example even more."

Yuan Wanru met her gaze and suddenly spoke, her voice clear and cold like shattered jade, "The Classic of Filial Piety says: 'He who does not love his parents but loves others is called immoral.'"

Her gaze was like a knife, piercing straight at the old lady. "I just wonder, does forcing court officials to serve you at your meal in public count as violating the 'rites' spoken of by the sage?"

The room fell silent instantly.

The old lady's face turned pale and then red. Just as she was about to lash out, she saw Yuan Wanru's icy gaze and shuddered, unable to utter the rest of her words.

All the children of the Lu family are here. If Yuan Wanru were to call her "shameless" on the spot, wouldn't she lose all her prestige?

Madam Lu's previously angry mind suddenly cleared up.

It's all Aunt Shen's fault for instigating her to see that jinx again.

She sat down with gritted teeth, snatching the chopsticks from Aunt Shen's hand: "Fine, fine, I'll eat by myself. Let's eat."

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of cherry flesh and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it with a crunching sound.

Aunt Shen stood in the shadows, watching the old lady wolf down her food, a hint of pleasure flashing in her eyes.

She deliberately added a few extra spoonfuls of honey to the cherry meat. The more happily Old Lady Lu ate it now, the faster her attack would strike later.

Since Madam Lu had already started eating, everyone else could naturally start eating too.

However, because of this farce, the atmosphere at the banquet was particularly somber.

As they were eating, Aunt Shen noticed that everyone had almost finished eating, so she walked over to Lu Sha and said, "Sixth Miss, come out with me for a moment. I have something to tell you."

Lu Sha looked innocent and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Aunt Shen didn't say anything, she just looked at her quietly. Lu Sha felt that Aunt Shen was very strange, but she could tell that Aunt Shen's eyes were a little anxious. She didn't say anything more, left her seat, and was about to leave the flower hall with Aunt Shen.

Yuan Wanru, who had been keeping a close eye on Aunt Shen's movements, saw this scene and called out, "Sixth Sister, where are you going?"

Although several tables were occupied in the flower hall, no one spoke. Yuan Wanru's words drew everyone's attention.

Wang Min watched with bated breath, observing the situation.

Aunt Shen tightened her grip on Lu Sha's hand and answered Yuan Wanru before Lu Sha could.

"Your Highness, the Sixth Miss needs to change her clothes. I'll take her out for a bit."

Yuan Wanru looked at her with a half-smile, then at the bewildered Lu Sha: "Is that so?"

Lu Sha really wanted to say that it wasn't like that.

But her aunt squeezed her hand, and it hurt a lot; her aunt's hand was shaking.

She felt that something was particularly strange.

However, even though Lu Sha was young, she knew to protect her own mother.

"Yes, sister-in-law, I need to go change my clothes."

Yuan Wanru smiled, turned her head and instructed Granny Pang: "Take the Sixth Miss to change her clothes. Aunt Shen, I need to talk to you. Come here for a moment."

Aunt Shen felt a chill run down her spine.

Did Yuan Wanru find out about her plan?

However, she did all of this very discreetly, making it impossible for anyone to discover.

Moreover, even if it's discovered, the poison has already been ingested, and even a divine being couldn't save it.

Aunt Shen was unaware of Yuan Wanru's true abilities, because her source of information was Liang Shangjiong.

Lu Sha was at a loss, holding onto Aunt Shen's hand and refusing to let go.

For some reason, she always felt that if she let go, her aunt might disappear.

Aunt Shen patted her head: "Go with Granny Pang, it's alright."

Madam Lu glanced at Yuan Wanru impatiently; she was such a troublemaker.

However, she didn't intend to say anything more. The meal had left her feeling suffocated and she had no energy left to talk to Yuan Wanru.

After Lu Sha left the flower hall, Aunt Shen walked up to Yuan Wanru and asked, "Madam, what are your instructions?"

Yuan Wanru looked her up and down, her smile cold: "I didn't realize you were such an excellent spy. Even at a time like this, you can still remain calm."

Aunt Shen's pupils contracted.

Yuan Wanru was indeed aware of the situation.

Lu Bai stared at Aunt Shen with his mouth agape, wondering if there was something wrong with his ears.

He suddenly stood up, pointed at Aunt Shen, and said, "Wanru, are you kidding me?"

If the Pan family is involved in something shady, why is the Shen family also problematic?

Who on earth keeps putting people like this around him?

This was the first time he had thought about killing someone.