Liang Zhe walked with composed steps to Lu Changxuan’s presence. “Third Brother-in-law.”

Lu Changxuan struggled to lift his head, and through tear-blurred eyes saw Liang Zhe dressed in magnificent robes, appearing like a deity descended from heaven.

Even he, a man who had some confidence in his own appearance, couldn’t help but feel somewhat ashamed of his inferior looks.

Liang Zhe was very tall, half a head taller than Lu Changxuan. He bent slightly forward, the corners of his lips curving upward gently, his voice lowered: “Third Brother-in-law, it seems you have something to say to me?”

Lu Changxuan mustered all his strength, his face flushing red, barely managing to spit out three words: “Qin—Shu—Ying!”

It wasn’t that he lacked strength at all times, but rather sometimes he was relatively normal, while other times speaking and walking were very difficult.

Just now, because of his excitement, he struggled greatly.

After hearing Lu Changxuan’s words, Liang Zhe not only showed no surprise but instead curved his lips in a smile, saying in a low voice: “Third Brother-in-law isn’t completely stupid after all. Yes, it was Shuying who did it. What, you just realized?”

It really was her doing!

But—

Lu Changxuan’s pupils suddenly dilated then contracted. What did Liang Zhe mean by this?!

Qin Shuying walked over and continued Liang Zhe’s words: “Third Brother-in-law, you finally understand?”

She wore magnificent clothes all over, her makeup exquisite and elegant, smiling faintly, yet her eyes held no warmth whatsoever. Though she smiled amiably, she carried a condescending sense of looking down from above, the disgust in her eyes completely undisguised.

Lu Changxuan looked at the couple before him smiling so cordially, his mind immediately buzzing with confusion.

What did they mean by this?

Did Liang Zhe also know that Qin Shuying was Qin Yaoyao?

No, Yaoyao belonged to him, Lu Changxuan, not to Liang Zhe.

Lu Changxuan steadied himself, his speech becoming much clearer, and everyone heard him say: “Yaoyao…”

Qin Shuying smiled gracefully and asked: “Third Brother-in-law, are you calling Second Sister?”

What Second Sister? I’m calling you, Yaoyao…

Lu Changxuan looked at Qin Shuying with urgent eyes, extending his hand, trying to grab her.

However, the servants were very perceptive and held down his arm.

Lu Changxuan once again said clearly: “Yaoyao…”

Liang Zhe’s gaze was like a sharp sword, shooting toward Lu Changxuan: “Yaoyao? Third Brother-in-law, I believe that from the day you burned your legitimate wife and legitimate son to death with fire, you no longer deserve to call Second Sister’s name.”

Qin Shuying’s body stiffened, her hands hidden in her sleeves involuntarily curling up.

Liang Zhe said calmly: “Lu Changxuan, do you know what kind of behavior I, Liang Zhe, detest most in this lifetime? What I detest most is when someone clearly makes a mistake themselves, yet pushes all the blame onto others, then coldly watches as others carry the black pot for them! Especially when such behavior comes from a man—I want to kill every one I encounter!”

Lu Changxuan understood. Liang Zhe had no idea that Qin Shuying was Qin Yaoyao. Liang Zhe was purely judging others by his own standards, which was why he strongly supported Qin Shuying in taking revenge on him.

Because the Liang family had no shortage of such people.

Liang Yunshan was like Lu Changxuan, while Liang Zhen and her daughter were like Qin Yaoyao.

He didn’t want to say anything to Liang Zhe. He wanted to speak to Qin Shuying—no, he wanted to speak to Qin Yaoyao.

“Yaoyao, I know it’s you…”

This time, Lu Changxuan spoke very clearly, and everyone heard him clearly.

Qin Shuying smiled gracefully. Not only was she not anxious, but she calmly glanced at the two servants, then openly admitted: “Third Brother-in-law, it is indeed me. How about it? Does this feeling feel good? When you were doing those things, you should have known that sooner or later I would settle accounts with you.”

Having said this, she no longer looked at Lu Changxuan, but turned to look at Liang Zhe: “Ziyu, let’s go.”

Liang Zhe grasped Qin Shuying’s hand, his smile warm: “Mm, alright.”

Then Liang Zhe’s expression darkened, his eyes turning sinister as he stared at Lu Changsong for a moment, making Lu Changsong’s legs go weak and nearly collapse to the ground.

Liang Zhe, what audacity Liang Zhe had!

In broad daylight, he actually dared to threaten him!

Lu Changsong trembled with fear, both shocked and terrified.

Seeing Lu Changsong’s face turn pale, Liang Zhe finally withdrew his gaze, took Qin Shuying’s hand, and helped her into the carriage.

Then he cupped his hands toward Qin Yongtao and also got into the carriage.

Lu Changxuan made “He… he… he…” sounds from his mouth, watching desperately as the carriage curtain was drawn, then the four fine horses turned in unison and quickly disappeared in a cloud of dust.

Qin Yongtao stood for a while. Not until the carriage was out of sight did he glare at Lu Changxuan, fling his sleeves, snort, and turn to go inside.

Steward Qin tilted his head, and the two servants withdrew their hands and followed Steward Qin back inside.

Without anyone supporting him, Lu Changxuan nearly fell, but fortunately Lu Changsong was quick to catch him.

Lu Changju also stood dazed for a long time before coming over to support Lu Changxuan.

“Qin… Shu… Ying… Yao… yao…”

Lu Changxuan repeated these words incoherently over and over.

Lu Changsong wiped the sweat from his forehead and spat: “Big Brother, let’s go back quickly. Didn’t you hear clearly? It’s that murderous devil Liang Zhe who’s made our family like this. How did you end up provoking this demon? Didn’t you see? He even threatened me! Though he didn’t say a word, the meaning was crystal clear… Big Brother, you’ve really harmed me!”

Never to be employed again within three generations—did this include Lu Changsong or not?

Though Lu Changsong had doubts, he didn’t dare ask.

In any case, his own lifetime was probably finished, his official career was over… It was all trouble caused by Big Brother. After returning, he should lock Big Brother up…

How dare he question Qin Shuying about whether their family’s affairs were her doing? Did you see any trace of fear in her? She admitted it right in front of so many people—so what?

Back then, how could Big Brother have let Qin Feifei bully that orphaned girl, not only stealing the things her mother left behind to their own home, but also helping Xu Shi harm Qin Shuying…

How could he be so confused…

Lu Changju said nothing, her mind filled entirely with Liang Zhe’s figure.

Whether Lu Changxuan was willing or not, Lu Changsong and Lu Changju took him away.

Lu Changxuan knew struggling was useless. He closed his eyes and let Lu Changsong and Lu Changju carry him onto a rented ox cart, lying on the hay, motionless.

She was Qin Yaoyao—there could be no mistake.

Though she spoke vaguely, others only thought she was talking about Qin Shuying’s affairs. In reality, everything she said was about Qin Yaoyao’s affairs.

She was Qin Yaoyao. She wanted to make him, Lu Changxuan, suffer a fate worse than death. She was taking revenge on him.

Thinking of all the past events, Lu Changxuan suddenly felt his vision become clear.

That slender-figured woman smiled at him in the blazing autumn sun: “Husband, you’ve returned? Are you tired? I’ve already heated the water. Go wash your hands, then come eat.”

Feng’er rushed up and hugged his legs: “Daddy, Daddy!”

He picked up Feng’er and followed Qin Yaoyao into the house. First he washed his hands, then went to the dining room, discovering the entire table was filled with dishes he loved to eat.

Old Madam Lu frowned, tapping the serving plates with her chopsticks: “Eldest daughter-in-law, this dish is too bland. I’ve told you so many times—when dishes are too bland, they don’t go well with rice…”