Chapter 5 Being born in the same month, year, and day

《 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 》

Listening to my thoughts made the whole family go crazy, now all I need to do is eat.

 

Chapter 5 Being born in the same month, year, and day

Dengzhi also recalled this incident.

It took her a long time to come to her senses.

Master Xu taught Xu, and Xu taught... Lu Yuanze!

Many people are capable of imitating handwriting, so the misunderstanding is likely due to this." Dengzhi replied dryly.

As far as this matter was concerned, Xu had no evidence. As she listened to Chaochao's voice, she made some guesses.

Despite her swollen and red eyes, she whispered, "Go get a brazier, don't alarm anyone." Her heart was racing.

Is it really him?

Was her bedmate lying and framing her?

Why! Why!! Without a doubt, it was Lu Yuanze who asked for her hand.

The red in her eyes showed that Xu was furious.

Upon entering the mansion, Lu Yuanze invited her to teach writing. How sincere has he been?

In the past, she felt only warm, but now she feels cold.

He explained that he felt depressed in Xu's house since she hadn't been home for 15 years.

She hadn't contacted her parents in a long time.

Her parents' festival gifts had never been opened!

She refused to eat her mother's sour plums despite morning sickness and pregnancy!

Xu felt trapped in a thin and dense net.

A mistake would shatter her like a lie.

[Don't be afraid, beautiful mother. Chaochao will help you, you're loved...mua mua]

A few moments later, Xu noticed her little daughter's watery eyes, pouting lips and her eagerness to kiss her.

[There will be no stopping me from raising the banner for my mother!]

[Mother, let's go!]

Xu's depression eased slightly. How could she be so virtuous and capable of obtaining such a valuable object?

It was impossible to resist kissing Lu Chaochao.

Her tears wiped away as she laid the child down.

A brazier was lit, and lamp oil was poured over the carving.

A sigh of relief came over Xu as she watched the wood carving burn out.

"It's time to wash up, Madam. The two days she was in confinement almost brought everything to a halt. You have cold sweats and cry frequently." Dengzhi felt bad for her.

A sense of weakness spread throughout Xu's body.

She also realized her body couldn't handle the strain.

Her eldest son was her daily visit, but she was unable to get out of bed these two days, so she stopped going.

"Do not worry, I'll discipline them every day."

In her sighed, Xu's eyebrows always carried a trace of sadness.

[Please don't collapse. Our lives are at stake... woo woo woo]

Her heart knew it, so she suppressed her emotions and cared for herself during this time.

After a long absence, Lu Yuanze returned home.

Her heart was chilled.

"Have you decided on the date for the full moon banquet?" she asked after recovering some strength.

It has been decided. I have notified Deshan Hall and the Marquis, but the old lady appears to be frowning and wants to change the date." Yingxue said.

"After the full moon, she seemed to have grown up. She is so beautiful. I have never seen a child as beautiful." Yingxue couldn't help but sigh.

God truly blesses the young lady.

Xu lovingly touched her daughter's face.

She was not visited by the old lady or master during confinement.

Is it possible the old lady knew the concubine gave birth?

Have they seen the bastard?

The bastard was treated as a pearl and treasured, but she was ignored every morning. Only a nanny delivered her gifts, which she did not appreciate.

Fortunately, she would love her daughter 100%.

Her conversation was interrupted by someone outside the door reporting that Nanny Lin had arrived.

Dengzhi personally welcomed Nanny Lin. Nanny Lin smiled and appeared friendly.

"The old lady is ill, and the marquis is busy in court. Could we adjust the date of this banquet?"

Nanny Lin looked confident as she asked, "Why don't you wait until the hundredth day?". Madame has been generous and kind throughout her life, and she is sure she'll agree. Over time, she's gotten used to it.

[Humph, liar! Dad wants to attend Lu Jingyao's whole-month banquet, don't be fooled! ]

Xu's breathing seemed stagnant.

All this is known to the old lady, isn't it?

"Please inform mother."

"My only daughter, Chaochao, is too precious to let down. I asked someone a few days ago to invite the eldest princess to bring blessings."

Nanny Lin is stunned. The lady rejected her for the first time.

Somewhat uncomfortable.

In spite of this, her eyes lit up when she heard the eldest princess.

Princess eldest is His Majesty's only sister. She hasn't given birth to a child despite many years of marriage. Her Majesty feels sorry for her.

The Loyal and Brave Marquis' Mansion will naturally benefit from a friendly relationship with the eldest princess.

"I will report to the old lady. It's possible that the old lady will be able to hold on." Nanny Lin guessed with her toes.

Her only concern is that the old lady and the Marquis will break their commitment to go there.

A glance at the baby in the cradle made her smile.

This look startled her.

With arms like lotus roots, red lips, and white teeth, the chubby baby would delight anyone.

Better than the one outside.

Afterwards, Nanny Lin sent someone back and forth, and the old lady agreed.

Late at night.

Marquis came home, too, after an extended absence.

In his tone, resentment still lingered.

"Why did you choose March 6th?" Jingyao's full moon banquet was on that day.

When Xu heard that the Marquis hadn't returned for a month, and that he had blamed me upon returning, she wiped her tears with a handkerchief.

"It was simply Yunniang's intention to plan for her husband, and she had invited the eldest princess specially."

"As a husband and wife, I want to help. Who am I after so many years? Doesn't the Marquis already know who I am?"

"In ten years of marriage, has Yunniang ever caused trouble? If I am ill, I am still obliged to look after your sister-in-law and be filial to your mother-in-law."

Lu Yuanze looked embarrassed.

Xu has a better family background than my cousin, regardless of how gentle she is.

"As my long-term spouse and one who knows me best and is most considerate of me, I do not mean to blame you." Lu Yuanze could not resist coaxing her.

Sighing, she leaned into his arms, smelling a faint fragrance not hers. "The Marquis must return on the sixth of March. Big brother may also return to Beijing." With a broken heart, she comforted him.

She rarely spoke of her eldest brother and had lost contact with her natal family.

Yuanze Lu agreed right away.

[On March 6th, the Xu family was investigated for witchcraft. Oh my god, I hate these people!] Lu Chaochao stood with her mouth open.

In a flash of hatred, Lu Yuanze asked, "Now that big brother is back, it's time for him to be promoted."

With a smile, Xu said, "As a woman, how can I understand these things? My brother works at the border, where wars constantly occur. He received his promotion at the risk of his life."

"We have a lucky Chaochao. The north has been suffering from severe drought for many years, and the people are almost forced to flee the famine. On the day Chaochao was born, it rained." Xu seemed pleased with the rain, and she even distributed wedding candy candies at the Marquis' Mansion.

A slight frown appeared on Lu Yuanze's face, and he replied softly.

Looking outside the door, it's unclear what he was thinking.

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Chapter 4 Changing Uncle's fate

《 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 》

Listening to my thoughts made the whole family go crazy, now all I need to do is eat.

 

Chapter 4 Changing Uncle's fate

"Our Lu family has been waiting for a daughter. Let's name her Lu Chaochao since she was born in the morning. Morning symbolizes hope."

The redness in Xu's eyes was evident when she lowered her head.

Her fingers went white when she heard this name.

Her heart seemed tightly gripped.

She visited Lu Yuanze's study earlier.

An enormous number of names were written on white paper in the study.

One can see that Lu Jingyao, Gao Shan Jingxing, and Yao Hua Qi Shu are beautiful, intelligent, and devoted to one another.

Knowledgeable and well-mannered Yuan Fei Yu Yue. Lu Zhiyuan.

Names were carefully selected, and he bestowed all his blessings and expectations on them.

Likewise, her daughter...

It was only Chaoyang.

The three children's names did not appeal to her. This time she won't make the same mistake.

Her words were interrupted by cheerful babbling.

With all her strength, she babbled. She called out, [Chao Chao, Lu Chao Chao...]

Ticking her name, Xu sighed lightly.

"It's so nice to see her happy, let's call her Chao Chao." Her daughter grabbed her finger tightly, and she tickled her nose.

She barely fits five fingers on her index finger.

She places the index finger on the soft cheek. [I guarantee you'll be safe with Chao Chao. Don’t cry, mama.]

Apparently showing off, a little girl exclaimed: [Chao Chao is awesome.]

Tears still gathered in Xu's eyes.

Hearing this, she couldn't help but curl her lips.

Lu Yuanze looked guilty, and he said, "Yunniang, you have worked hard. There are a lot of things going on in the court, and I will probably be very busy this month." Lu Yuanze replied. His expressions would prompt Xu to advise him to take the overall picture into account and not be influenced by emotion.

She never would have guessed he would spend all his time with his mistress.

Virtue was the knife that stabbed her in the back.

"As husbands and wives, I can't really blame you, but Chaochao has been wronged." Xu closed her eyes.

Lu Yuanze's attention was caught by Lu Chaochao in the cradle.

Comparison was inevitable.

Yesterday, Lu Chaochao and Lu Jingyao were both born.

As a newborn, Jingyao had red skin, wrinkled skin, and cried like a kitten because she had not yet grown up.

As a newborn, Lu Chaochao had white, plump skin, thick and long eyebrows and eyelashes, and skin that glowed like snow.

She had a sparkle in her eyes, and she was not afraid of strangers. She resembled the girl under Guanyin's seat in beauty.

After a glance, Lu Yuanze turned away.

Jingyao was special.

His heart beat faster.

"Daddy will give Chaochao the hot spring villa as an apology." Lu Yuanze smiled and hugged her.

A frown appeared on Lu Yuanze's face when Xu said, "Daddy is generous, and everything belongs to you."

His intention was only to give Lu ChaoChao the hot spring villa, not the lands around it.

Xu's statement was not refuted.

This hot spring villa was originally given to Jingyao, and it appears that he will need to change it.

[ I am amazed at how rich this resentful father is. ]

After a moment of daze, Lu Yuanze felt a damp heat.

His face froze as he stared at the baby in his arms with wide eyes, grinning at him with a toothless smile.

The child was taken away by Yingxue. "The young lady peed. She peed." she exclaimed.

His eyebrows darkened as he held his breath, unable to argue with the newborn.

Xu hid a smile beneath her eyebrows.

"My Lord, change your clothes."

After Lu Yuanze left, Xu gently patted Lu Chaochao's butt. "Naughty."

[He has no love for such a beautiful mom. He deserves it. He cannot bully my mother!]

After changing clothes and coming out, Lu Yuanze sat for a while before getting up and leaving.

There was a noticeable droop in Xu's eyebrows.

"I'd like you to find out where the Marquis goes."

Juexia is intelligent and Yingxue is honest. They followed him after putting the child down.

When they returned, they reported: "We went to Deshan Hall." Deshan Hall is the old lady's residence.

"When the Marquis left, the old lady gave him Buddhist beads. She seemed very happy to give them to him."

Xu's heart was heavy. Given the lady's poor health, Juexia advised: "Most likely, the Marquis will leave these Buddhist beads to the eldest young master.".

A taboo exists in the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery.

The lady had three sons and a daughter.

Lu Yanshu, the family's eldest son, was born smart. During those years, Lu Yuanze had some real feelings for him.

A fall into the water at age eight caused mental retardation in the eldest son.

As a result, he can't care for himself even in the mansion. Thus, he has become a taboo and a reverse scale.

In response to Xu's request for Buddhist beads, the old lady said that Yanshu had sealed his fate.

She knelt for three days and three nights without success.

A Buddhist bead string was presented to the old lady by Huguo Temple's abbot.

There are approximately 1,808 beads in this Buddhist string.

Each bead has extraordinary value.

Huguo Temple has always been respected throughout the capital. In view of the Mansion's status, how could they obtain such valuable items?

Nevertheless, one year, the old abbot only looked at her and said their descendants would have nobles with good character from the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion.

His Buddhist bead string was given to her.

The old lady usually treasured it.

She gave it away earlier today.

Xu felt uncomfortable in the situation.

Dengzhi returned home in the evening.

Dengzhi's hands were shaking when she pushed open the door, showing that she was feeling fearful.

When Dengzhi entered, she knelt on the floor and said, "Madam...".

She trembled and removed the small wooden sculpture.

[Isn't this the same witchcraft that killed my uncle? ] Xiao Chaochao spit bubbles and refused to sleep.

Xu's hand trembled as she held the sculpture.

There are people guarding the door, Madam." Dengzhi replied.

After discovering this item, her legs became weak.

If this is discovered, the Xu family would end.

A clue would likely make His Majesty suspicious if it came from the Xu family.

Currently, the Grand Tutor is the master of the Xu family, and His Majesty is afraid of him, so he retired and went home.

It was hard to eradicate His Majesty's vigilance. Should it be provoked again, I fear the Xu family will have to prove their innocence through blood.

Currently, the eldest brother holds a third-ranking government position. Due to his father's influence, the Xu family is respected in the court.

It also explains why the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion requested her engagement!

Xu examined the carving carefully. An eerie breath emitted from the carving, as if it were soaked in blood. Further shocking was the carving's multiple knife wounds.

The back of the wood carving bears His Majesty's birth date.

Xu pursed her lips tightly and clenched her teeth as blood flowed from her mouth.

Having grown up in the Xu family, Dengzhi recognized the handwriting of Lord Xu, Eldest Young Master of Xu family.

Xu exclaimed, "No, it's mine!"

Goose bumps covered Xu's body as she trembled with fear...

Thankfully.

In the family, she was the youngest. The eldest brother raised her and taught her handwriting.

After she married into the mansion of the loyal and brave man, Lu Yuanze praised her excellent handwriting and asked her to teach him.

What about her?

Due to his dislike of her natal family, Lu Yuanze broke off contact with them after her marriage.

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Chapter 3 Two families

《 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 》

Listening to my thoughts made the whole family go crazy, now all I need to do is eat.

 

Chapter 3 Two families

After being stunned for some time, Xu recovered her senses.

Juexia smiled. "Our young master has grown up. The master will be delighted to know."

Madame and the master are deeply in love.

Their only regret is the three useless children.

Xu's mouth had a hint of bitterness.

Yingxue looked at Juexia coldly. The master was nowhere to be seen, but Madame sat there all day. It was evident that Madame was uncomfortable.

While speaking, she heard a report outside.

"Miss Dengzhi has returned, Madame."

Xu sat upright.

Dengzhi looked gloomy and ugly. The two maids bolted. "Go stand guard at the door."

As the door closed, Xu's face also fell.

Dengzhi fell to the ground with a clang.

Almost gritting her teeth, Dengzhi said, "Madam is so good at predicting things. In Qingyu Lane..." Dengzhi's eyes were red. She almost went mad watching the scene.

The master was just helping a tightly wrapped woman into the carriage when she arrived. A newborn was in her arms.

She was almost in tears.

[Oh, I didn't die from strangulation. Both women were taken into custody during the arrests. They shifted positions to avoid an accident.]

She heard this clearly.

Xu breathed deeply and suppressed her shock.

The paleness of her face made her ask herself, "Did you see it clearly? Marquis. Is that really... Marquis?"? Her teeth almost gritted.

In tears, Dengzhi said: "I heard her call Lu Lang."

Taking a deep breath, Dengzhi explained how she had pretended to rent a house. They have lived here for many years, according to the neighbors. They call each other spouses.

"The family was very affectionate. Lord Lu bought gifts and personally visited each family, asking them to care for her."

It looked like someone had cut Xu's heart.

"Madam..." Dengzhi couldn't help looking at her. It was like she was struck by lightning, let alone Madam?

[Mother, don't cry for the scumbag. I'm sorry for her.] The little guy whispered. Scumbag must be blind, she's such a beautiful mom.

In a faint voice, Xu asked, "What is her name?"

A sense of despair pervaded.

"My understanding is that her last name is Pei. Marquis often refers to her as Jiaojiao. Maybe it's her nickname."

A glimmer of hope vanished with Xu.

Jiaojiao?

During the Mid-Autumn Festival a few years ago, Marquis drank a bit more and called Jiaojiao during his dream.

Xu detected a sweet taste in her mouth. Trust and love were shattered.

Leaning against the bed, Xu shed tears.

It took her a while to comprehend the baby's soft, tender voice.

[Don't cry, mom. Your mother's house has the current emperor's horoscope under a crooked tree.]

Having no ability to speak was the only thing she hated about herself. During the investigation, treasonous items were discovered in the crooked tree belonging to the Xu family. The eldest uncle took the blame and was beheaded.

The Xu family also began to decline at this point.

Hearing the horoscope made Xu numb.

Despite her father and brother's disagreements, she married Xu.

Due to Lu Yuanze's dislike, she deliberately distanced herself from her mother's family.

She was afraid of upsetting Lu Yuanze.

Nevertheless, she did not want to harm her mother's family.

Her attention was drawn to the little girl for a long time, and she sat up straight.

There is a strong dislike of witchcraft among the current emperor. In the event that it is found in the Xu family...

Xu could not analyze the issue due to lack of time.

She waved Dengzhi forward and whispered to her.

She said, "I would like to eat the ginseng soup that my mother prepared while I was in confinement. You dig it up secretly." She felt her eyes flash with struggle.

Xu replied, "No, wait." after struggling to get up.

In October, she was already sweating.

A Buddhist scripture was taken from the highest cabinet. Buddhist scriptures were copied by her. Originally, it was to celebrate her mother-in-law's birthday.

In spite of the discomfort, she bit her finger and continued to write.

"After the blood letter has dried, remove the items under the tree and place the blood letter inside. Do not let anyone know what happened. Take the items out and return home."

Xu's solemn expression made Dengzhi reluctant to be careless, and she hurried out immediately.

It was a sleepless night for Xu.

At dawn.

The tired Lord Lu hurried back home.

When he entered the room, Lu Yuanze apologized to Yunniang.

"Last night, there was a significant case in court. I could not return on time. Yunniang had been wronged." Lu Yuanze apologized right away. It was so familiar to see such things.

He used to be comforted by Xu whenever he confessed to making mistakes like these by telling him the importance of government affairs.

But now...

Lu Yuanze caught her attention. Even though he was thirty-four years old, Lu Yuanze looked more elegant and temperamental than before.

His guilt and expression in his eyes drowned her.

[He seems decent. One can see why he has been holding people up for so long.] Lu Chaochao could not help but rant.

This is our only daughter, come hug daddy..." Lu Yuanze asked.

Xu's eyes were cold, the only daughter?

He frowned slightly and replied, "Yes, she is the only Lu daughter.".

"The eyebrows are like yours, and the mouth is like mine." Lu Yuanze's eyes flashed with displeasure.

There is no denying that this child is very attractive.

"It's good to see you embracing this one now, after not hugging the first three."

"A son cannot be spoilt. A daughter, however, can."

Lu Yuanze has served in officialdom for more than ten years.

In contrast to his colleagues, he is thin, elegant, and full of momentum, which makes him stand out.

Women in the capital have always been drawn to him.

The self-discipline and clean appearance made him popular in Beijing.

[My beautiful mother, he lied again. My brothers were also lied to...] She murmured, and Xu could not understand her.

Her three sons immediately worried her.

Does he do anything to her sons?

She felt tingling on her scalp.

A sudden clarity came over Xu.

Changing his mind was just a matter of thinking. Are there any secrets here?

In Lu Yuanze's meticulous nature, her abnormality went unnoticed. Having deceived others for so many years, he didn't need another reason.

A random utterance convinced her.

"Have you chosen a name yet?" Xu asked.

It was evident that Lu Yuanze was stunned.

Lu Yuanze was in a daze when he heard the servant say, "The master is very concerned about the wife's pregnancy. He has been thinking about the child's name all night.".

"The master reads the entire Book of Songs."

Darkness darkened Lu Yuanze's face as he scolded him.

He noticed that the master's face was extremely gloomy, as if he was awaiting a storm. Throughout the last three days, the master had been searching for a name.

Seeing the fear in Xu's eyes, Lu Yuanze shook his head, "I was planning to give you a surprise, but he exposed it."

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