Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot
Chapter 83 - 82: Good Things Are Coming

Chapter 83: Chapter 82: Good Things Are Coming

A thousand thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant. She forced herself to calm down and signed, "Who told you it was an Execution Order? Did you use it?"

Lu Lingxiao said irritably, "No, it was taken away by someone."

Lin Wan’er suddenly remembered Meng Qianqian’s visit to Feng Courtyard when she had come to question her. She quickly asked, "Was it the Meng clan member?"

The mention of "Meng clan" made Lu Lingxiao uncomfortable. The last time she brought up Meng Qianqian, she had called her "Eldest Young Madam."

Her words were unintentional, but he felt it deeply. The humiliation of being divorced by Meng Qianqian once again tortured his mind.

Seeing him tacitly confirm, Lin Wan’er quickly signed, "Shortly after you left for the expedition, she came to me, fought with me and Lu Luo, and questioned what I had given you. I told her... Did she go to the border to find you? You two—"

Lin Wan’er was about to cry, looking like she’d suffered a great grievance.

Lu Lingxiao felt both softhearted and frustrated. "There’s nothing between me and her!"

Lin Wan’er choked and signed, "Is there really nothing? Then why would she go to the border to find you? And why would she claim the Rescue Order was an Execution Order just to sow discord between us? Did you believe her and think I was trying to harm you?"

"I didn’t believe her..."

Lin Wan’er signed, "If you didn’t believe her, why did you come home and question me as soon as you arrived?"

Lu Lingxiao retorted, "Wasn’t it you who asked first?"

Wait, how did the argument start? He couldn’t remember at all.

Lin Wan’er continued to press, "During those days at the border, where did she stay? Was it the same tent as yours? Did she follow you around and act as if she were the General’s wife?"

Her accusations grew more outlandish, and Lu Lingxiao couldn’t bear to hear it anymore. "She’s Lu Yuan’s guard! She has no need to pose as my wife!"

Just the mention of "Meng Xiaojiu" was enough to make the entire army view her differently.

Lin Wan’er didn’t hear the second half at all; her attention was entirely caught by the name "Lu Yuan."

As for "guard," she assumed Lu Lingxiao had misspoken and meant "maid."

Lin Wan’er signed in shock, "She left Lu Lang not long ago, and she’s already gone to serve Lu Yuan? As a woman, how could she..."

"Sister Lin."

A crisp, oriole-like voice interrupted Lin Wan’er. Little Die approached them from not far away and said, "I know I shouldn’t disturb you, but there’s something I don’t know whether to say."

Lu Lingxiao said, "Speak."

Lin Wan’er was stunned.

Little Die said, "Brother Lu, on the way here, I learned a lot about the court matters from you. That person named Lu Yuan must be the Grand Commander who holds sway over the court. The Meng clan member Sister Lin mentioned is probably the former Eldest Young Madam—is my guess correct?"

Lin Wan’er signed, "You understand sign language?"

Little Die replied, "On the way back to the capital, Brother Lu taught me. What I want to say is, Sister Lin, you come from a family of generals and have powerful brothers and father to protect you. Later, you met a man like Brother Lu, who’s a true pillar of strength. You probably don’t understand how hard life can be for a woman with no family to rely on. Perhaps the Eldest Young Madam was merely coerced by the Grand Commander. I believe anyone who could be Brother Lu’s wife must have a good nature."

These words struck a chord in Lu Lingxiao’s heart.

He had always quarreled endlessly with Meng Qianqian, but that was only because she had a temper, liked to compete with Wan’er out of jealousy, and failed to be considerate of him as her husband.

But these were merely flaws in personality, not moral failings.

Moreover, it was easier for Lu Lingxiao’s pride to accept her being coerced by Lu Yuan rather than proactively seeking him out.

Little Die added, "Brother Lu, Sister Lin is pregnant. My mother says pregnancy is tough on women, and it’s natural for them to overthink. As men, you must be understanding."

These words sounded just like Lin Wan’er’s advice to Lu Lingxiao, "The Eldest Young Madam is still young, you should be more forgiving."

Lin Wan’er felt a tightness in her chest.

Lu Lingxiao glanced at her slightly swollen belly and realized his temper had indeed been excessive tonight, and he shouldn’t have treated her like this.

He sighed, "You should go rest first. I’ll come see you tomorrow."

Tonight, he just wanted to be alone for some quiet.

Little Die followed him into the courtyard. "Brother Lu, wait for me! Don’t go to bed yet! You haven’t had dinner; I’ll go make some pancakes for you. Do you want chili in them?"

"No chili."

"Got it!"

Lin Wan’er listened to their voices and felt as though she’d been abandoned in public, an overwhelming sense of grievance and embarrassment welling up inside her.

Lu Luo was furious and cursed sharply, "Who doesn’t see through her petty schemes? A vixen who specializes in seducing men! Ugh!"

Lin Wan’er returned to Feng Courtyard with a complex expression.

Lu Luo thought she was angry at Lu Lingxiao and the little vixen, and tried to console her, "Miss, she’s just a wild girl. We chased out even the Eldest Young Madam—why would we be afraid of her?"

Lin Wan’er didn’t respond.

She was indeed upset that Lu Lingxiao had brought a woman back, but what she cared about more at this moment was the matter of the token.

She hadn’t told Lu Lingxiao the details of that night. When Meng Qianqian came to her, she had seemed certain that Wan’er hadn’t given him anything useful. After Wan’er drew the token and the fireworks signal, Meng Qianqian had slapped her and called her an "idiot."

Looking back at what Lu Lingxiao said tonight, Meng Qianqian must have recognized at that moment that the token was the Hundred Li Kill Order.

How did she know the Black Armor Guards’ token?

What was her relationship with the Black Armor Guards?

No, it was clearly a Rescue Order... How did it become an Execution Order?

Lin Wan’er bit her finger.

Feng Shui Alley.

Exhausted after guarding precious Bao Shu and struggling to keep her fed all day, Tan’er fell asleep in her chair during dinner.

Managing to tire out the home-destroying Bao Shu was a feat in itself.

"I won! Treasure Piggy, the drumstick of N, is mine!"

Tan’er grabbed the drumstick from her bowl, proudly biting into it!

Immediately, her brow furrowed. "Why does it taste so bad?"

Meng Qianqian laughed, "The food Bao Shu eats is always flavorless."

Tan’er immediately tried to throw the drumstick away.

Meng Qianqian said, "No wasting food."

Tan’er started sobbing.

The drumstick she fought so hard to grab, she now had to eat while crying. Boo hoo hoo!

That night, Qing Shuang arrived.

"Miss Meng, I’m here to pick up Miss Bao Shu. Oh, Miss Bao Shu has fallen asleep so early."

According to Lady Yan’s complaints, Miss Bao Shu often played until midnight, driving everyone crazy.

Meng Qianqian said, "Perhaps she’s tired from playing."

Qing Shuang commented cryptically, "Your home is really something."

Meng Qianqian looked puzzled. "Hmm?"

"It’s nothing." Qing Shuang picked up the little one who was sleeping soundly, clutching her fists over her head. "Miss Meng, I’ll take her and head back."

Qing Shuang brought Bao Shu back to the Governor Mansion and, seeing Steward Cen waiting at the door, asked in confusion, "Steward Cen, Miss Meng has already moved out of the Lu Family. Why do we still need to bring Miss Bao Shu back every night? Are we afraid her place is haunted?"

Steward Cen glanced at Bao Shu and replied, "What kind of haunted house could overpower this little master? Besides, it’s no haunted house—it’s an old residence of a certain person. The first among the Black Armor Guards came from that house."

Qing Shuang: "You all keep saying things I can’t understand."

Steward Cen chuckled, "Just make sure to bring her back each night. Perhaps before long, there will be good news at the Governor Mansion."