If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

"County Lady, the Lu family members are now living on the streets, and the second branch has already fled. I wonder if they will come to seek refuge with the eldest young master." Ban Jian said in a low voice.

Shen Sui'an didn't expect that Concubine Yao's revenge on Duke Lu's Mansion would come so quickly.

In fact, based on the actions of Madam Lu and her son, the Emperor only stripped them of their titles and did not kill them all. This should be because of Duke Lu's past contribution to the Emperor.

"The palace has sent word that we are not to take care of them. If they really come, we will quietly give them some money and let them rent a house to stay." Shen Sui'an said.

After all, she had raised Lu Yuan, and she didn't want Lu Yuan to be criticized in the future.

Outsiders were unaware of how harshly the Lu family treated him. All the people could see was that the Lu family was in trouble, while Lu Yuan still held the same official position.

If someone with ulterior motives incites us a little, we will be branded as ungrateful and it will be difficult to explain.

But Shen Sui'an still overestimated these people in the Lu family.

Duke Lu... No, he is not the Duke anymore. Old Master Lu asked Uncle Lu to accompany the old lady to the tea stall to wait for him.

He put aside his old face and went to borrow some money from his former colleagues, and then looked for a place to stay.

As a result, just as he left, Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu discussed and agreed to bring other people to Qilin Lane.

"Our Lu family has raised Lu Yuan for more than ten years. Now is the time for him to repay us. Let him come out. Either arrange a five-story mansion for him, or give us five thousand taels. Otherwise, we will not leave today."

Madam Lu acted like a rogue and sat on the stairs, looking nothing like her former self.

Uncle Lu and Lu Yan standing next to them were stunned.

Lu Yan has always claimed to be a lady of noble family and would never do such a scoundrelly thing. She was so embarrassed that her face turned red and she hid in a corner, not wanting to see anyone.

She thought her grandmother wanted to stay with her, but she didn't expect her to start a scene right at the door.

Now everyone in Kyoto saw their shameless behavior.

"Mother, aren't we here to move in?" Uncle Lu asked in a low voice.

"How can this small shabby house be enough for us to live in? We must ask them to buy us a new house." The old lady said righteously.

Aunt Xiao Cheng and several other concubines looked at each other.

I originally thought that if I served Mr. Lu gently and attentively, he would make me his legal wife in the future.

As a result, the Lu family was stripped of their title before they were officially appointed.

Seeing that this good-for-nothing Mr. Lu had no future, was she going to spend her whole life serving this useless old man?

Aunt Cheng's thoughts were in a complicated mess, and her disdain for Mr. Lu reached its peak.

"Madam, master, you haven't eaten for most of the day. I'll go to the front to buy some cakes." Aunt Cheng said.

"I...I'll go too." The other two concubines followed suit.

Madam Lu raised her eyes and glared at them fiercely, "Are you thinking of taking this opportunity to slip away? Ha, you want to run away after entering the Lu family? Dream on!"

Auntie Cheng looked at the other two unhappily, "How could that be? Old Madam, you ate buns in the morning, aren't you hungry now?"

"Do you have any silver on you?" Uncle Lu asked in a low voice.

When they left the house, all their valuable jewelry was taken away.

Auntie Xiao Cheng held out her hand, with a pair of gold earrings she had secretly hidden in her palm, "I'll go change the money."

Madam Lu was quick to snatch her gold earrings. "From now on, all your money and jewelry will be under my care. Sister Yan, go and search them to see if they have anything hidden."

"..." Lu Yan looked at Old Madam Lu in disbelief.

"Grandma, how can you do such a thing in public?" Lu Yan said in a muffled voice. She didn't want to search the concubines' bodies.

So embarrassing.

Madam Lu scolded, “When you have no money to eat, what shame will you still have?”

"Mother, let's go and wait for Father to come back." Uncle Lu advised.

It was he who was determined to drive Lu Yuan away and even threatened that they would have nothing to do with each other in the future. Now he came to Lu Yuan to ask for money. Wouldn't it be a joke if it got out?

Madam Lu waved her hand away and ran to knock on the door again, "Open the door quickly, you two are such black-hearted couple, you are enjoying yourself while your lifesaver is in such a state of desolation."

"Black-hearted, disgusting, ungrateful..."

Suddenly, the door of the house facing them opened and Shen Suian was standing opposite them.

Standing with Shen Suian was Aunt Qinghe who was beside Concubine Yao.

"Madam Lu, are you looking for the master on the other side?" Shen Suian asked knowingly.

"..."Except for Madam Lu, everyone else was so embarrassed that they wanted to dig a hole to hide in.

I actually found the wrong door.

Madam Lu pointed at Shen Sui'an and said, "Don't be so stupid. You heard everything I said just now!"

Qing He said calmly, "Princess Le'an, the Imperial Concubine has made it very clear. Princess Guangning and Lu Heng have already divorced. The Lu family has brought this upon themselves. You no longer have any relationship with the Lu family."

"It's best not to get involved again."

"It's better not to have sympathy that you shouldn't have."

"Lest you hurt yourself in the end."

Qing He glanced at the Lu family and said, "Besides, they are just a few slaves and lowly people. Even if they are sold, they are not worth much money."

Madam Lu's expression finally changed. She wanted to go up and tear the mouth of the palace maid apart, but was held tightly by Mr. Lu.

"Mother, please, if you want to live, stop making noise." Uncle Lu said fearfully.

Shen Sui'an knew that Qinghe's words were deliberately spoken to the Lu family.

"Aunt Qinghe, I remember everything you said." Shen Sui'an said.

Seeing that Shen Suian was a smart person, Qinghe left with satisfaction.

"Madam, uncle, have you had your meal? Or should I ask someone to prepare some food for you first?" Shen Sui'an asked.

Madam Lu waved her hand and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Bring me the silver and go prepare the house."

Shen Sui'an sighed, "Madam, the law stipulates that untouchables are not allowed to live in houses with more than two floors in the East District..."

"Even if I give you silver, you won't be able to buy it. Besides, I can't afford five thousand taels."

"Here is one hundred taels. Lu Yuan asked me to give it to you. It's enough for you to rent a house in the West District to live in first." Shen Sui'an asked Ban Jian to hand over the silver he had prepared.

"If there are any difficulties, I will find a way."

Without waiting for Mr. Lu to refuse, Mrs. Lu had already taken the silver.

"Lu Yuan has been living in the Lu family for many years. This little bit of money is what he should give as a filial tribute." Old Madam Lu put the banknote into her arms.

Uncle Lu's face was livid. "Mother, let's go quickly. We still have to wait for father."

Little did they know that Old Master Lu was already standing at the entrance of the alley, watching everything they did.

He knew best why the Lu family was stripped of their titles. The Emperor and Concubine Yao wanted to punish them and make them suffer, otherwise how could they vent their anger on Princess Guangning.

Seeing that the old lady was still unaware of her stupidity, he felt deeply powerless.

If he continued to stay in Shangjing City, he would only invite more intense revenge from Concubine Yao.

"I borrowed a carriage and will leave Shangjing today."

Madam Lu cried out, "I won't leave!"

Snapped!

Old Master Lu slapped her and said, "You don't have to leave. I'll give you a divorce letter and we'll go our separate ways from now on.