My stepmother is here, all the rebellious sons and evildoers should kneel down!

Lu Zhanyao's eyes hid a trace of anger, and he took a step forward pretending to be fair, clasped his fists towards the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Princes and said, "It's all because of my failure to discipline my wives and concubines, and I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Thirteenth and Fourteenth Princes. It's just a little matter for women, I will definitely handle it well!"

After saying that, he looked at Wen Qiqi and actually revealed a gentle smile.

"Qiqi, you are my wife, and you have always had the final say in this mansion. Aunt Mei is so ignorant, so you have the final say on how to deal with her."

This time, Lu Zhanyao could only risk letting Aunt Mei suffer some physical pain.

The Thirteenth Prince and the Fourteenth Prince are both here. If Wen Qiqi makes a big fuss about what happened today and then says that the Lu family wants to use family rules against her, things will be difficult to handle.

When Aunt Mei heard that Lu Zhanyao was going to abandon her, her eyes suddenly became blurred with tears.

But she also knew that Lu Zhanyao would not do this unless he had no choice.

"lady……"

Aunt Mei crawled towards Wen Qiqi, looking so pitiful.

"Mei'er was born in a humble family and has suffered all kinds of grievances as a concubine. Madam, please forgive Mei'er this time... wuwuwu!"

The Thirteenth and Fourteenth Princes were too lazy to even take a second look at the crying woman.

The two of them only care about how Qiqi will decide this time...

"Aunt Mei, you are indeed a concubine."

Wen Qiqi reached out to help Aunt Mei up, and Aunt Mei subconsciously glanced at Lu Zhanyao...

Lu Zhanyao breathed a sigh of relief and smiled with satisfaction at Wen Qiqi and Aunt Mei.

"That's good, that's good. If you sisters can get along well, I can concentrate on my official duties! Qiqi, I am lucky to have a wife as tolerant and generous as you."

"Ha ha……"

Wen Qiqi helped Aunt Mei up and looked from Aunt Mei's shoulder to Lu Zhanyao.

She sneered and let go of Aunt Mei's hand...

"My Lord, I haven't finished what I'm saying yet! Although Aunt Mei is a concubine, how could she have ever suffered any injustice?"

The smile on Lu Zhanyao's face suddenly disappeared.

He tried his best to control his emotions, looked at Wen Qiqi and said humbly: "Qiqi, you may have made Mei'er angry. The two princes are here, don't say anything nonsense. The princes don't understand the situation... Don't think of me, Lu Zhanyao, as a person who favors concubines and kills his wife."

There were several cases in Kyoto where a man favored his concubine and killed his wife.

That was known to everyone and became a laughing stock.

Now that Wen Qiqi was standing right in front of the Thirteenth Prince and the Fourteenth Prince, Lu Zhanyao deliberately made the matter sound more serious to make it seem like Wen Qiqi was making a fuss out of nothing.

The Thirteenth Prince and the Fourteenth Prince looked at each other, and they both understood that Lu Zhanyao would never admit that he was going to use family rules on Wen Qiqi today.

Qiqi couldn't explain herself, and no one in the Lu family would testify for her.

As for the jade pearl, it had disappeared long ago.

Obviously, she just wanted to talk to the Thirteenth Prince and the Fourteenth Prince and didn't want to get too involved in the matter.

The Thirteenth Prince smiled coldly: "My Fourteenth Brother and I are really a little suspicious today... Qiqi, ever since you married into the Lu Mansion, even when you met the Empress Dowager, you only reported good news and not bad news! Today, my Fourteenth Prince and I were entrusted by the Sixth Princess to come and see you, but I didn't see the harmony and happiness in your mansion as you said!"

As soon as these words came out, Lu Zhanyao's heart skipped a beat.

The Thirteenth Prince directly brought out the Empress Dowager...

Fortunately, the Empress Dowager was comforted by Lord Yu.

But he and the Fourteenth Prince came to the Lu Mansion this time on the instructions of the Sixth Princess?

Could it be that the Sixth Princess already has an opinion of me?

"Qiqi, I was indeed not considerate of what happened today. We still have a long time to live together, so don't be angry! There is a saying among the common people that the tongue will never fail to touch the teeth! Mei'er was disrespectful to you, and you couldn't punish her because of sisterly friendship... Then your husband will vent your anger for you!"

Lu Zhanyao frowned and made up his mind.

"Mei'er, you are a concubine, but you don't know your status and you talk back to the mistress! I'll... I'll beat you with ten wooden boards! This is the family law!"

As soon as Lu Zhanyao said this, Aunt Mei burst into tears.

"Zhan Yao, are you trying to kill me?"

The most important thing for women in ancient times was the word "respectability". They would not tolerate being beaten so hard that their skirts would be torn or their buttocks would be smashed.

"father!"

Seeing that Aunt Mei was about to be punished by the family rules, Lu Xingcheng rushed forward regardless of everything and knelt in front of Lu Zhanyao.

"Dad, you can't use family rules on Aunt Mei! She...she's just a woman. Even if these ten strokes of the board don't kill her, they will make her lose face! Dad...you should think twice before you act!"

When Aunt Mei saw that he was her own biological son, she desperately pleaded for him at the critical moment.

“Xingcheng… wuwuwuwu!”

What a loving mother and filial son!

If Wen Qiqi had not had any experience in her previous life, she would really be moved by the scene before her.

After all, they were biological mother and son. Lu Xingcheng's plea for Aunt Mei was not in vain for Aunt Mei risking her life to give birth to this child...

But the past is still in my mind...

"Xingcheng."

Wen Qiqi suddenly spoke.

Lu Xingcheng hugged Aunt Mei's shoulders and frowned when he heard his mother calling his name.

When my mother was about to be punished by the family law, I just hoped that the punishment would come soon...

He didn't say a word to plead for his mother.

If I had known things would turn out like this, I should have said something nice for my mother.

"Mother."

Lu Xingcheng spoke heavily.

"Mother, calm down! Aunt Mei is my son's biological mother after all. As the saying goes, mother and son are always connected. She has already adopted her son, whom she carried for ten months. Mother, please forgive her for the respect and kindness she has shown to the Lu family and to her mother!"

What a great Lu Xingcheng! He hits the nail on the head.

Children are the apple of everyone’s eye!

People have adopted their own flesh and blood to you, and since you yourself cannot have children, shouldn't you remember this kindness for the rest of your life?

Then, Lu Xingcheng continued with tears in his eyes, "Xingcheng is incompetent, and he can't say anything else to calm mother down! But Xingcheng's filial piety to mother is evident to all! I hope mother can be tolerant and forgive Aunt Mei this time... If so, I am willing to cut off all ties with Aunt Mei and be your son for the rest of my life!"

Wow, with just a few words, Lu Xingcheng turned black into white!

It seemed as if all this happened because Wen Qiqi was unable to have children and she wanted to monopolize Aunt Mei's flesh and blood!

The third and fourth wives, as well as Lu Shengshi and Old Madam Lu were standing in the yard, sobbing as they listened to Lu Xingcheng's words.

Old Madam Lu burst into tears!

"Oh... Xingcheng! My grandson..."

Ha ha……

Wen Qiqi was so amused that she almost died!

This family has really chosen the wrong path. They should have set up a theatre and performed together. Wouldn't it be better?