After rebirth, my elder sister wants to steal my husband!

Chapter 242 Unscrupulous

Mother Lu's voice was like the cold wind in winter, carrying a biting chill, echoing in the empty hall.

She sat in the main seat, and her luxurious clothes could not hide her anger at the moment. Mother Lu's face was well maintained. Although she was nearly forty years old, she still had her charm. However, her beautiful eyes were like an ice-covered lake at the moment, without any ripples.

Lu Zhiran sat quietly below. She had a pretty face and a gentle temperament, like a blooming white lotus. She looked particularly elegant in the coldness of Lu's mother.

She lowered her head slightly, still remaining calm and composed in this situation.

"Mother, why are you so anxious?"

Lu Zhiran's voice was soft and sincere. She raised her head and looked directly into Lu's mother's eyes, as if what she had done was not a big deal.

"Besides, haven't those shops been redeemed by my brother?"

Mother Lu was furious at her attitude.

He slammed the table hard.

"Lu Zhiran!"

Mother Lu's face turned red with anger, and her beautiful eyes seemed to be able to spit out fire at this moment.

She stared at Lu Zhiran, her chest heaving violently as if it would explode at any time.

At this moment, she stared at Lu Zhiran with uncontrollable anger, as if she could see through her.

Lu Zhiran didn't seem to care. She smiled and continued, "Mother, I know you are worried about the shops. But you also know that my brothers have helped redeem those shops."

"There's no need for you to keep harping on this matter!"

It would have been fine if Lu Zhiran hadn't mentioned this. Once she did, her mother was furious. She stood up suddenly, pointed at Lu Zhiran and shouted, "You rebellious girl! Do you think everything will be fine if your brother helps you redeem the shop?"

"Do you know that what you did brought shame to the family? You made the entire Lu family a laughing stock!"

Lu Zhiran felt that Lu's mother's words were a bit noisy.

Nothing else?

"Does anyone else know about this?"

Lu Zhiran asked back. Mother Lu didn't expect that the conversation would get to this point. This was actually the focus of Lu Zhiran's concern.

She shuddered slightly, but she quickly reacted.

"Lu Zhiran, you are simply..."

Lu Zhiran sneered, "It seems that no one else knows, so why is mother so anxious? Just because I am not your biological daughter, you are so anxious because I moved the dowry shop."

"If it were my sister, I'm afraid my mother wouldn't even be willing to say a word!"

Seeing Lu Zhiran mention Lu Nianyao, Lu's mother sneered and mocked, "How dare you compare with her!"

Lu Zhiran also found it very boring.

"Yeah, of course I can't compare to my sister!"

"In that case, I won't be a bother to my mother here anymore and will go back first."

Having said that, Lu Zhiran took Zixiang and left the Lu Mansion.

He didn't even go to say hello to Mr. Lu.

Not wanting to take a car and wanting to walk on the street, Lu Zhiran asked the Fu family's coachman to go back first.

On the street, Lu Zhiran was wearing a light blue long skirt, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps, like a blooming blue lotus.

She had a pretty face, with a hint of melancholy between her brows, but her bright eyes revealed an unyielding determination.

Just as she was immersed in her thoughts, the sound of horse hooves broke the silence of the night. She looked up and saw a man riding a tall horse slowly approaching her.

The man was wearing a white robe and a jade belt around his waist, looking very elegant.

When he came closer, Lu Zhiran recognized that this was his brother-in-law Mu Qizon.

"Lu Zhiran, where are you going?"

Mu Qi Zong asked with a smile. After becoming the third prince's retainer, Mu Qi Zong had gained great confidence in dealing with people.

At this moment, his voice was gentle and magnetic, making people feel very kind.

When Lu Zhiran saw that it was Mu Qizon, he was slightly surprised.

It's really a narrow road for enemies to meet. How come I meet him here?

"Brother-in-law, I just came back from the Lu family and was about to go back to the Fu Mansion." Lu Zhiran replied with a hint of alienation in his voice.

She didn't want to get too entangled with Mu Qi Zong and just wanted to get away from this person as soon as possible.

When Mu Qizon heard this, a complicated look flashed across his face.

He looked at Lu Zhiran deeply, as if he wanted to see through her inner thoughts. However, Lu Zhiran turned her head to the side, avoiding his gaze.

"Zhi Ran, why are we so distant from each other?" Mu Qi Zong's voice was somewhat helpless. "I am your brother-in-law, which is equivalent to your family. There is no need for you to deliberately avoid me."

Lu Zhiran didn't say anything.

Mu Qizong noticed the sadness between Lu Zhiran's brows and asked with concern: "Zhiran, you seem to be worried? If you have any worries, you might as well talk to your brother-in-law."

Lu Zhiran shook his head slightly and said, "It's just some trivial matters, not worth mentioning."

She didn't want Mu Qi Zong to worry about her, but the inexplicable sadness in her heart was like a vine that couldn't be shaken off.

Seeing that she was unwilling to talk more, Mu Qizong stopped asking and just said, "In that case, why don't you come with me to the teahouse and have a cup of fragrant tea, which may help you resolve your worries."

When Lu Zhiran heard this, his heart moved and he nodded.

The two walked side by side, through the bustling streets, and came to an antique teahouse.

The teahouse was elegantly and peacefully decorated. The wooden tables and chairs gave off a faint woody scent. There were a few landscape paintings hanging on the wall, adding a touch of elegance to this small world. Lu Zhiran and Mu Qizong sat opposite each other, and the waiter quickly brought them some fragrant tea.

Lu Zhiran gently picked up the teacup, and saw that the tea was clear and transparent, and the tea fragrance was everywhere. She took a sip and felt her mouth full of fragrance. The sadness in her heart seemed to dissipate a little.

Seeing her expression ease up a little, Mu Qizong felt relieved and said, "Zhi Ran, how about this tea?"

Lu Zhiran nodded and said, "The tea has a rich aroma and a long aftertaste." She paused and said, "Brother-in-law, do you know why I like drinking tea?"

Mu Qizong smiled slightly and said, "I'd like to hear the details."

Lu Zhiran sighed softly and said, "The tea ceremony emphasizes 'harmony, respect, purity and tranquility', and these four words are exactly what I pursue. In the process of tasting tea, I can feel the inner peace and harmony, as if I can forget all my worries."

Hearing this, Mu Qizong could not help but nod and praise: "Zhi Ran is indeed a woman of wisdom." He paused and said: "In fact, life is like tea, which needs to be savored carefully. Sometimes, we are too obsessed with certain things and ignore the beauty of life. Zhi Ran, you might as well try to let go of your obsession and feel every moment of life."

Hearing this, Lu Zhiran suddenly became clear in her mind. She looked at Mu Qizong gratefully and said, "Thank you, brother-in-law, for your guidance."