Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot
Chapter 99 - 98: She’s So Ruthless That the Lu Family Trembles

Chapter 99: Chapter 98: She’s So Ruthless That the Lu Family Trembles

The man in black glared coldly at Meng Qianqian. His jaw moved, but before he could act, Meng Qianqian kicked swiftly and accurately, dislocating his jaw!

"Thinking of biting your tongue to kill yourself? If you don’t speak, I’ll sever the tendons in your hands and feet, leaving you neither alive nor dead!"

As soon as her words fell, a sharp whistling sound sliced through the night. Three cold arrows shot straight at Meng Qianqian, but she twirled her sword, cutting them down mid-air. At the same time, she lightly tapped her toe on the ground, grabbed the Old Madam, and swiftly retreated, hiding her behind a large tree.

The Old Madam obediently stayed hidden.

Several more arrows came flying. The Second Madam and the maids and servants fell into a chaotic panic.

"Big Brother, watch out!"

Luo Er Ye protected his wife while attempting to rush to help Lu Xingzhou, but an arrow pierced through his sleeve, forcing him to retreat.

In a moment of life and death, a guard stepped forward, standing in front of Lu Xingzhou and using his sword to deflect the arrow.

Taking advantage of the distraction caused by the arrows, another masked figure used Qinggong to glide past and snatched the man in black on the ground.

"Trying to escape?"

Tan’er arrived just in time and landed a flying kick from the rooftop. The masked man’s arm was dislocated instantly, but he didn’t even flinch, snapping his arm back in place before disappearing into the night with his companion.

Tan’er turned around, ready to give chase.

Meng Qianqian called out to her, "Tan’er, don’t chase them."

Tan’er pouted, "Why not?"

Meng Qianqian calmly replied, "We can’t beat them."

Tan’er: "But the wounded—"

Meng Qianqian: "Won’t survive."

Any movement would cause the broken ribs to puncture his spleen.

After saying this, she glanced at the token she had taken from the man in black and discreetly put it away.

"Qianqian, can I come out now?"

The Old Madam asked from behind the tree.

Meng Qianqian nodded. "You can."

The Old Madam huffed and puffed as she walked toward Meng Qianqian, her legs and feet surprisingly nimble.

The servants and masters of the Lu Family were all dumbfounded at this moment—not because of the Old Madam’s unexpected energy, though admittedly surprising, but because of the utterly unfamiliar side of Meng Qianqian revealed tonight.

They had witnessed how Meng Qianqian endured five years in the Lu Family. She bore the Old Madam’s nagging, tolerated the servants’ mockery, and even stayed silent when her husband brought back a mistress from the border.

In their eyes, the Eldest Young Madam was weak and docile, someone who allowed herself to be bullied without fighting back, the very picture of a meek little wife. But just now, she was more formidable than the assassin!

Such intense killing intent, such terrifying eyes!

Lu Xingzhou clasped his hands behind his back, his fists clenching tightly.

Lu Er Ye was stunned, a flicker of complexity flashing in his eyes.

The Second Madam trembled and hid behind her husband, muttering fearfully, "That military general mentioned the other day that she earned military merits... It’s true, isn’t it? Did she really kill people on the border?"

Meng Qianqian looked at the sword in her hand and said nonchalantly, "Yes, Second Aunt, and not just one."

The Second Madam froze.

She felt no joy from Meng Qianqian calling her "Second Aunt"; instead, she was utterly terrified!

This woman... could she be planning to settle old scores and deal with her right here?

She tugged on her husband’s sleeve.

Lu Er Ye murmured, "Told you to stop bullying her all the time!"

But after all, she was his wife, and Lu Er Ye couldn’t really let Meng Qianqian thrash her—mostly because Meng Qianqian was so formidable that one punch might kill her.

"Big Brother."

He turned to Lu Xingzhou.

Of course, making him step in was impossible. He had spent half a lifetime as a wastrel, never relying on himself when he could rely on others.

Lu Xingzhou’s gaze deepened.

He was the only one who had investigated Meng Qianqian’s actions on the border. He understood her capabilities better than anyone else, yet he was still astonished.

This former daughter-in-law’s martial arts were no weaker than his son’s.

He spoke in an even tone, "You’ve been in the Lu Family for five years. Why did you hide so deeply? What is your purpose?"

Meng Qianqian sneered coldly, "Is Lu Daren suggesting I have designs on your Lu Family? Lu Daren should think carefully—what could your Lu Family offer me? Your insurmountable debts? Your imminent fall to the streets? Or your son’s fickle heart and your mother’s incessant rules? If it weren’t for my grandfather being tricked by your father back then, would I have married into your Lu Family and endured five years of torment?"

The Old Madam declared righteously, "Exactly!"

The Second Madam was dumbfounded. "Grandmother, whose side are you on?"

Lu Xingzhou’s face darkened. He knew Meng Qianqian wasn’t lying—there truly wasn’t much worth scheming for in the Lu Family back then.

What he couldn’t understand was why she had concealed her strength.

He maintained his composure and said seriously, "If you had been honest with us, how could the Lu Family not stand by your side?"

"If Lu Daren thinks that way, I can’t help it," Meng Qianqian replied, refusing to fall into his trap. After all, it was his bitterness, not hers to bear.

Lu Xingzhou appeared calm on the surface, but only Lu Er Ye could tell how furious his brother truly was.

The Old Madam extended her hand, frowning in distaste. "Qianqian, my hands are dirty."

Meng Qianqian handed her sword to Tan’er, then gently supported the Old Madam’s arm. "I’ll accompany you back to the courtyard and clean them for you."

"Let’s go!"

Tan’er skipped after them and, brushing past Lu Xingzhou, suddenly stopped. "My mom said that a proper former father-in-law should act as if he’s already dead!"

She walked off in a huff, leaving her voice trailing in the wind. "Don’t bother my sister again! Always asking, asking—your Lu Family, so annoying!"

Lu Xingzhou’s chest heaved violently.

When they were gone, the Second Madam finally spoke, "Big Brother, did you see the way she—"

Lu Er Ye pulled her back and motioned for her to be quiet.

Lu Xingzhou walked away with a cold expression.

The Second Madam pinched Lu Er Ye. "Why didn’t you let me speak?"

Lu Er Ye scolded, "Big Brother’s in a bad mood. Use some sense!"

The Second Madam sniffed, "It’s not like I made him mad! If he’s so capable, he should go settle it with that girl! Speaking of which, how did that girl become so strong?"

Back at the courtyard, Meng Qianqian washed the Old Madam’s hands and asked, "Great-grandmother, where did you learn that from?"

The Old Madam whispered, "I read it in a storybook."

Meng Qianqian: "..."

It turned out that in the two months she wasn’t in the Capital City, the Old Madam had passed the time by having Xi Que buy her storybooks and read them aloud.

She found Xi Que’s choices too tame and sent Zhao Si to buy more thrilling ones.

Meng Qianqian pressed her temple.

After tucking the Old Madam in, she soon fell asleep, unaffected by the scare earlier, leaving Meng Qianqian relieved.

Tan’er pointed to Meng Qianqian’s pouch. "Sister, that token—"

Meng Qianqian gestured for her to be quiet and pointed to the roof.

Tan’er looked up, ready to climb up and fight, but Meng Qianqian stopped her with a glance; she didn’t want to wake the Old Madam.

Tan’er propped her chin on her hands, sighing. "Fine."

The two stayed in the Old Madam’s courtyard for another half hour before leaving.

After they left, a guard leaped off the roof and headed to Lu Xingzhou’s study.

"Master, they didn’t say anything, just chatted about trivial matters."

Lu Xingzhou’s eyes darkened. "Got it. You may leave."

Back at Fengshui Alley, Meng Qianqian took out the token. "Tan’er, do you recognize this?"

"Uh-huh!" Tan’er nodded. "This is the token of Wan Hua Lou. Only the most trusted elite of Lady Yan have it!"

"He’s one of Lady Yan’s people?" Meng Qianqian gripped the token tightly, her gaze cold. "No wonder he went to Wan Hua Lou. I’d thought he was just hiding in a crowded place."

Tan’er asked curiously, "Sister, why did he want to kill you?"

Meng Qianqian paused before answering, "I discovered his secret dealings with Consort Li. He wanted to kill me, got hit by my poison needle, and came here looking for an antidote."

Her enemy was actually connected to Lady Yan.

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