novelraw Chapter 1293 - 251: Paradise on Earth, Overcoming Thorns (Part 3)
Chapter 1293 - 251: Paradise on Earth, Overcoming Thorns (Part 3)
Lu Mingzhu clenched her fists secretly, every cell in her body screaming with excitement. She was just worried about not having any leverage against Ji Yunya, and now, it had delivered itself right to her door. Whether it was true or not, she had to make it stick.
Who knows how long the wait will be on Auntie’s side, but she couldn’t wait another moment.
"Miss Mingzhu, you can’t go out telling lies, it will ruin Miss Ji. She’s been good to me, and I can’t harm her this way." The more Li Xiaoxiao emphasized, the more Lu Mingzhu believed that Ji Yunya had something illicit with Jiang Li. Catch them in the act and let’s see if Yan Song still wants this woman who flirts shamelessly.
"I have something to do, so I’ll be off. Miss Mingzhu, you must remember my words..." As Li Xiaoxiao left Lu Mingzhu’s room, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly. With Miss Zi’s temperament, if she finds out about Ji Yunya and Jiang Li... she wouldn’t tear Ji Yunya apart? It’ll be a great show to watch then.
Li Xiaoxiao walked a few steps, looking at the plum forest not far away, her gaze deepened.
This is not a bad opportunity.
Lu Mingzhu was so excited that she couldn’t sleep all night, thinking about her plan, exhilarated beyond measure. With Yan Song currently bedridden for recovery, once she tricks Ji Yunya over, she’d go to Yan Song to offer herself, then have Li Xiaoxiao bring people to catch them in the act. By then, not even Yan Song could deny it; she would be the one engaged to Yan Song, while Ji Yunya would be reviled, repudiated by the Yan Family. Just the thought made her excited enough to scream.
Early in the morning, with dark circles under her eyes, Lu Yuke glanced at her several times: "Didn’t sleep well last night?"
To prevent Lu Yuke from realizing anything, Lu Mingzhu lowered her head and said softly, "It was okay, just had a nightmare in the middle of the night and couldn’t sleep thereafter."
Lu Yuke, hearing this, said no more, "The New Year is almost here, and I have to manage everything inside and outside the house. I’m very busy and don’t have time to deal with you, so stay put in your room and don’t wander around, got it?"
"Mm, I understand, Auntie." Counting on Lu Yuke was like expecting a sow to climb a tree; relying on anyone was worse than relying on herself, she decided to take matters into her own hands.
Li Xiaoxiao came again today, and Lu Mingzhu was much nicer to her, drew out a lot of information, such as her being an old acquaintance of Ji Yunya, having a good relationship, and Ji Yunya eating pastries she personally made, etc. Lu Mingzhu’s mind became more active, it seemed she could make use of Li Xiaoxiao.
The twenty-fifth day of the twelfth lunar month, the day was unusually cold, the cold wind howling early in the morning, the sunlight pale.
Since the argument with Jiang Li that day, Yan Zi had been staying at the Yan Family’s house, during which Jiang Li never appeared, and Yan Zi cried her eyes out every day.
"He must not love me anymore, I’m carrying his child, how can he treat me like this?" Yan Zi sobbed.
Pei Ying said helplessly, "There’s no such thing as overnight feuds between husband and wife. I’ll call him over for a meal, and you two can talk it out. You know, I’ve spoiled you too much, as has Jiang Li. That’s how you’ve developed this temper. Apologize to Jiang Li and go back with him."
"No, I didn’t do anything wrong, why should I apologize to him...." Yan Zi said defiantly.
"Child, after all this talk, you still don’t understand. Your temper really needs changing, otherwise, Jiang Li will reach a breaking point one day. Have you thought about what to do then?"
"He said he would love me for a lifetime, if he dares to change, I’ll kill him." Yan Zi said through clenched teeth.
"Phooey phooey phooey, take back those words immediately, that’s outrageous."
Pei Xinyi sat silently to the side, her presence barely noticeable, a trace of sarcasm flashing through her eyes from an unseen angle.
Yan Zi was tired from crying and pushed a cup, "Fourth Sister-in-law, pour me a glass of water." Her tone was commanding, as if Pei Xinyi were her maid.
Pei Xinyi said nothing, stood up to pour a glass of water and handed it to her. Yan Zi let go as soon as she touched it, spilling the hot tea all over Pei Xinyi’s feet. The water was on the hot side, but the thick winter shoes kept Pei Xinyi from getting scalded.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, you trying to burn me to death?" Yan Zi yelled in dissatisfaction.
"Sorry, I’ll pour another." Pei Xinyi turned to pour another, this time adding some cold water before mixing in hot, and handed it back to Pei Xinyi, "The temperature is just right this time, not too hot, not cold."
Seeing Pei Xinyi’s lack of temper annoyed Yan Zi, "Fourth Sister-in-law, I heard Fourth Brother is divorcing you, what’s the matter, Fourth Brother finally can’t stand you anymore?"