After rebirth, I married the emperor's uncle and overthrew my ex-husband's kingdom

"Uncle, Uncle Xu, please try this golden squab and eight-treasure crispy duck."

Bai Youyou picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of crispy duck and put it in Xu Mengling's bowl. "I tried it last time when I went to Jufulou. It tasted pretty good."

"You are a girl with a long tongue."

Lu Zhenguo laughed.

He had never eaten these two dishes himself, and would only eat them once or twice occasionally when invited to a banquet by others.

This girl knows how to make money, but she also knows how to enjoy life.

"Uncle Xu is lucky to have you here today."

Xu Lingyun didn't hesitate to pick up a small piece of cut golden pigeon with chopsticks and started to eat it with relish.

Mrs. Lu brought over a bowl of fish soup that was whitish in color. "This fish soup is cooked to perfection. You have to eat it while it's hot. It will smell fishy if it gets cold."

Lu Zhenguo felt sorry for his sister and quickly said, "Stop working so hard and sit down to eat."

"Hey, okay."

Everyone at the table was chatting animatedly; even Bai Luochuan could join in the conversation. Only Bai Zhenzhen, who was ignored, felt uneasy and lost her appetite.

Qian Momo came in with two maids carrying two food boxes, "Second Madam, this is what our Madam specially asked the kitchen to prepare, saying that she would add a few dishes for you."

She said this with a smile, and when her eyes fell on the table full of dishes, she almost couldn't maintain her smile.

Compared with the delicious dishes on the table, the ones she brought were a little bit unremarkable.

Mrs. Lu didn't know that Bai Zhenzhen had previously been full of words of disdain for her poverty, so she smiled and told Cuizhu to take the food box.

"I appreciate your kindness, sister-in-law, but there's no room on the table anymore. Just leave it there and save it for dinner."

"Then I won't bother you anymore."

Nanny Qian bowed with a smile, then quickly left the living room with two maids.

Bai Youyou glanced at the two food boxes with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes. She picked up a piece of golden pigeon and put it in Bai Zhenzhen's bowl, saying with a smile, "My mother is frugal and doesn't have any good dishes. Third sister, you can just eat some."

"Thank you, Fifth Sister."

Bai Zhenzhen lowered her head and ate small bites of rice, her tender white earlobes red as if dripping with blood.

She felt extremely regretful. If she had known that the Lu family was so generous today, she shouldn't have said those petty words before. Now she has made a fool of herself.

Xu Mengling glanced at Bai Youyou, and then glanced at Bai Zhenzhen subtly.

Outsiders say that Bai Youyou is arrogant and domineering, and is unruly and rude. They also say that the second daughter of Yongning Marquis is well-educated, gentle and virtuous. But after meeting her today, it seems that this is not the case.

It was just as her father said, you have to be careful when judging people, and what you see may not be the truth.

Everyone was having a great time in Fangfei Garden. In Weirui Pavilion, Aunt Qiao sat by the window, looking at the withered orchid on the windowsill. She unconsciously turned the red gem ring on her hand, with a lot on her mind.

Although Qiao Laosan was saved by her, human nature is unpredictable and there is no guarantee that he would give herself away under torture.

Right now, the only way to completely eliminate future troubles is to kill Qiao Lao San!

Aunt Qiao raised her eyes and glanced at the sky. It was noon.

She stood up and walked to the door, telling Lumei, "I'll take a short nap, and you can go back to your room and rest."

Lumei had just come to Aunt Qiao's side and didn't understand anything. When Aunt Qiao spoke, she obediently went back to her room.

Hearing the door closing, Aunt Qiao looked around and made sure that the maids sweeping the yard were gone. Then she took the silver and quietly slipped out through the corner door.

Mrs. Liu was feeding the hens with rice bran in the yard. Her face was filled with sadness as she listened to the heart-wrenching coughing coming from the house.

"Dong dong dong."

There was a knock on the door. She put down the dustpan in her hand and walked quickly towards the wooden door.

"Who?"

The door creaked open, and Aunt Qiao lifted her hood, revealing her face. "It's me."

"Aunt Qiao!"

Mrs. Liu's face suddenly showed joy, and she quickly turned sideways, "Why are you here? Come in quickly."

Aunt Qiao walked in and Mrs. Liu slammed the door shut.

"So isn't this the master of the Marquis Mansion that Mrs. Liu mentioned every day?"

Wang Dazhuang, who lived next door, was surprised and walked secretly to Liu Pozi's door, and looked inside through the crack of the door.

In the yard, Mrs. Liu looked at Aunt Qiao in a flattering manner.

She had been serving Aunt Qiao for many years. Seeing Aunt Qiao dressed like this today, she knew that Aunt Qiao must have something to ask her to do.

"Cough cough cough-"

The yard was filled with a pungent smell of medicine, and violent coughing sounds came from the dilapidated tile house.

Aunt Qiao asked, "Is Xiaoye's cough still not healed?"

"This child doesn't have a cough, he has a lung disease, and he can't get better."

Mrs. Liu hunched her back and sighed.

Ever since she was sold out of the house due to the land deed incident, Aunt Qiao secretly found a matchmaker and bought her back.

She originally thought that she would be able to live a happy life with her son and grandson around her for the rest of her life. Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. Her son contracted lung disease at some point and his health deteriorated.

Some time ago, the daughter-in-law stole all the silver in the house and ran off with a wild man who was robbing money. Now she is alone with her eight-year-old grandson and her son who has lung disease. She has no money on hand and the rice in the jar is almost empty.

If Aunt Qiao didn't come, she also planned to go to the Marquis' Mansion.

When Aunt Qiao heard that Xiaoye had lung disease, she subconsciously covered her mouth and nose.

Lung disease is highly contagious, and once you are infected, there is basically no cure.

Mrs. Liu also knew the horror of lung disease. She curled her lips and took two steps back. "Don't worry, Auntie. I sprinkle lime powder to disinfect it every day."

Aunt Qiao put down her hand and breathed very lightly.

She looked at the slightly open wooden window and thought, "Is it possible that Xiaoye is walking now?"

"It's still okay to take a few less steps."

Mrs. Liu didn't know what she was planning, so she told the truth anyway.

"Mother Liu, I came to you today to ask for a favor."

Mrs. Liu knew Aunt Qiao's character best, and she was definitely not here for good reasons.

She smiled awkwardly, "Look at me now..."

Old woman Liu tilted her head and glanced into the house. "My daughter-in-law stole all the gold and silver from our house a few days ago and ran off with a wild man who was robbing goods. Now she has left behind a young grandson and a husband who is already terminally ill. If something happens to me again, the father and son will really have no way to survive."

After she finished speaking, she raised her sleeve and touched the corner of her eyes.

"Mother Liu, Xiaoye is in such a state now that he may not live long. Why don't you ask him to do something for me? After the task is completed, I will give you 100 taels of silver. You can take your grandson away from the capital and find a place where no one knows you. Buy a few acres of good farmland and live there. This will be a way out."

One hundred taels!

Mrs. Liu's breathing suddenly became rapid.

"If you don't think about yourself, you have to think about your grandchildren."

Aunt Qiao saw the excitement in her eyes and persuaded her, "Xiao Ye is already like this now. If you can find a future for Xiao Jie, he will surely be willing."

"Mom, I do."

In the room, Xiaoye's weak voice came through the dilapidated doors and windows.

Granny Liu pursed her lips, hesitating for a few times, but thinking of her young grandson and the empty rice jar, she gritted her teeth and nodded, "Auntie, go ahead."