Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot
Chapter 66 Qianqian’s Fury

Chapter 66: Chapter 66 Qianqian’s Fury

Meng Qianqian returned to the Lu Family.

As she went to see the Old Madam, the Old Madam purposely came out with a cane to scold her when Meng passed by her courtyard.

"The Lu Family must have been blind back then not to see that you’re such an ungrateful and heartless person! For five years, the Lu Family has treated you well. Instead of being grateful, you actually brought shame upon Xiao-Ge’er in public! How are you worthy of him? When Xiao-Ge’er returns triumphantly from the border, the first thing will be to let the world know that it was Xiao-Ge’er who didn’t want you, this venomous woman!"

Meng Qianqian couldn’t be bothered to respond.

The Old Madam, hitting a wall, felt even more stifled, spitting curses: "How dare you still stay at the Lu Family? Hurry up and pack your things and get out!"

Meng Qianqian paused, sneered, and said, "Old Madam Lu, perhaps you’ve forgotten that the Lu Family’s residence was bought with my dowry. The one who should pack and leave is you."

The Old Madam was so angry that she almost lost her balance!

Meng Qianqian walked away.

Tan’er caught up to her: "Sister! Are we really keeping this house?"

Meng Qianqian replied without thinking, "No."

Tan’er clenched her fist: "Exactly! Better to get the money back than keep a house they’ve lived in!"

The two continued walking.

Meng Qianqian asked, "Is everything settled?"

Tan’er ran ahead, turned around, and with a triumphant look, said to Meng Qianqian, "All done! Twenty thousand taels in silver notes, eight thousand taels in silver, all given to Mother Chun! Nanny Li has taken the deed and property, and Nanny Wan has taken people to clean up!"

Meng Qianqian asked, "Did you run into any trouble?"

Tan’er shook her forefinger: "Not really! A few thugs without eyes, I punched them flying!"

The Lu Family wouldn’t let her take the silver easily, so before going to the temple, she specifically left Tan’er behind.

Meng Qianqian nodded in satisfaction.

Tan’er jumped in front of her, resting her small fists on her cheeks, giggling: "Sister, I want stewed pork today!"

Meng Qianqian said, "Alright."

Tan’er spread her arms wide, twirling on the spot: "Oh, and sister, that young man Liu Changsheng came by, Nanny Li handed him the things! He looks frail, can he handle those troublesome Zhao Family characters? Want me to lend a hand?"

Meng Qianqian calmly said, "Let’s see his abilities. If he can’t even handle this, he’s not someone I need."

"Mmm, mmm, mmm!"

Tan’er nodded vigorously!

Meng Qianqian added: "And you, you’re too young to call others ’young man’."

Tan’er pulled a sad face.

"You can leave, the Old Madam won’t see you."

It was the voice of Xi Que, the Old Madam’s personal maid.

The two turned a corner and ran into Lin Wan’er and her maid, who were being driven away.

Today really felt like a curse, first the Old Madam, now Lin Wan’er; seems like they should move out sooner to avoid unpleasant encounters.

Tan’er laughed: "Well, if it isn’t the Lin Little Bitch who stole someone else’s husband, got pregnant, and still calls herself a lady?"

Lu Luo angrily retorted, "How can you talk like that?"

Tan’er crossed her arms: "With my mouth, are you using your butt? No wonder it’s all nonsense!"

Lu Luo was infuriated, she couldn’t out-talk her or out-fight her!

Lin Wan’er used sign language to say to Meng Qianqian: The General promised me that when he returns triumphant, he will marry me.

In fact, it was the Old Madam who promised, but the result would be the same.

Meng Qianqian said calmly, "Congratulations, it’s not like I want him. If you like him, feel free to pick him up."

Lin Wan’er pinched her fingers and gestured: Since it’s broken off now, don’t regret it in the future. When the General returns victorious, don’t get entangled with him again.

Meng Qianqian laughed: "First of all, there’s no ’again’, as I’ve never been entangled with him. You’re the one entangled with him. Besides, speaking of entanglement, you should be worried. Perhaps after the war, he might bring back another girl he loves from the border. Good luck."

Meng Qianqian took Tan’er into the courtyard.

"Miss! You’re here! The Old Madam is waiting for you!"

The cheerful voice of Xi Que and the carefree silhouette of Meng Qianqian deeply stung Lin Wan’er’s eyes.

Lin Wan’er fiercely gestured: He won’t do that! He promised me!

Meng Qianqian didn’t even bother to look back.

For the next several days, Meng Qianqian accompanied the Old Madam for breakfast in the morning, then went to the Governor Mansion to organize the Book Pavilion, occasionally checking on Lu’s mother.

With her son on an expedition, Lu’s mother was restless.

Compared to Lu’s mother, the Old Madam was unusually calm.

Meng Qianqian remembered that when Lu Lingxiao first went to war, the Old Madam was even more worried than Lu’s mother. She took the whole family to the temple to burn incense and pray, and distributed porridge to the poor for blessings.

But now, aside from cursing Meng occasionally in the house, she did nothing else.

"Miss Meng, still organizing the Book Pavilion?"

A familiar voice interrupted Meng Qianqian’s thoughts.

Meng Qianqian turned and bowed: "Sir Shangguan."

Shangguan Ling smiled: "No need for formalities. With the Grand Commander not here, you don’t have to be so diligent. It’s okay to rest at home for a few days."

Meng Qianqian softly said, "I want to finish organizing soon."

"Stubborn, just like Yu Zichuan." Shangguan Ling mumbled softly.

Meng Qianqian paused, then tentatively asked, "Sir Shangguan, may I ask, are there going to be more battles at the border?"

Shangguan Ling didn’t hide much from her, explaining about the Beiliang envoy and the ten thousand taels of gold disappearing in Feng County, and the Yin Hu Guard being captured.

"Actually, since the Chu Family was silenced, Beiliang has never given up their schemes!"

Meng Qianqian mused, "Beiliang is riddled with internal strife. The reason Lu Lingxiao could kill King Rong’en might also be due to this internal conflict, with someone using him to eliminate King Rong’en to save themselves trouble."

Shangguan Ling was taken aback: "Miss Meng, you have quite an insight! How do you even know about the internal strife in Beiliang?"

Meng Qianqian remained unfazed as she said, "Oh, I’ve been organizing the Book Pavilion these past few days and casually glanced at some dossiers. Is that not allowed? I’ll be more careful in the future."

Shangguan Ling waved his hand: "No, no, no, the Grand Commander didn’t say it’s forbidden, go ahead and browse freely!"

Meng Qianqian blinked: "However, I saw in the dossiers that the twelve leaders of the Black Armor Guards are mysterious and rarely seen. How can it be confirmed that the captured ones are the Yin Hu Guard?"

Shangguan Ling said, "An insider sent back a portrait, and it was Lin Wan’er who identified it."

Since she talked with Shangguan Ling for a while, by the time she returned to the Lu Family, it was already dark.

Tan’er was pacing back and forth at the door, seemingly waiting for her.

"Tan’er."

"Sister!"

Tan’er quickly rushed over, helping Meng Qianqian off the carriage, "Guess what I heard at the Feng Courtyard?"

Feng Courtyard was Lin Wan’er’s courtyard.

Meng Qianqian met her excited eyes, smiled, and asked, "Looking at your expression, did you overhear something remarkable?"

Tan’er puffed out her chest and said vividly, "Lu Lingxiao went to the border for war, and the Old Madam isn’t worried at all, which is strange! So, I quietly went to the Feng Courtyard and heard Lu Luo asking her mistress, ’Miss, will the thing you gave the General really help him gain great merits?’"

Meng Qianqian frowned: "And then?"

Tan’er spread her hands: "Then I don’t know. I don’t understand sign language."

A sharp glint flashed in Meng Qianqian’s eyes as she quickly headed to the Feng Courtyard.

Lin Wan’er had just finished bathing and was about to rest when the door was kicked open with a bang!

Tan’er waved her foot that stopped in mid-air.

Lu Luo: "What are you doing—"

Meng Qianqian slapped her to the ground, coldly approaching Lin Wan’er: "What did you give to Lu Lingxiao?"