Happy Spring Every Year

Aunt Zhou was caught off guard by Lu Yunyao's plan and was so frightened that she turned pale and subconsciously chased after her.

But her entire upper body was tied up, and when she lunged forward, she fell heavily to the ground.

Her heart trembled and she looked up hurriedly. When she thought that something might happen to Yao'er, all the thoughts in her mind collapsed at this moment.

"Yao'er!"

Amidst Aunt Zhou's shrill cries, General Lu flew over and hugged Lu Yunyao around the waist.

"Yao'er!"

General Lu's face turned pale. Even though he was a veteran and had great martial arts skills, his hands and feet were almost weak at this moment.

This is his most beloved daughter!

Lu Yunyao raised her head and saw her father's frightened expression. She could no longer bear the grievance in her heart and threw herself into General Lu's arms and cried loudly.

"Daddy!"

General Lu's eyes were moist. He hugged Lu Yunyao tightly and comforted her softly.

Aunt Zhou couldn't hold back her tears, but at this moment, Lu Yunyao looked over the general's arm and winked at her.

Aunt Zhou's heart skipped a beat as she realized that her daughter had done this on purpose.

She was suddenly shocked, angry and distressed, but she couldn't help but sigh at this moment: After this incident, Yaoer has finally grown up.

Before Yao'er spoke just now, she deliberately said something else to attract the general's attention. Then she spoke with determination and angrily banged her head against the pillar.

It can be seen that she had thought carefully before taking action and did not take her life lightly.

Thinking of this, Aunt Zhou breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a little relieved.

Moreover, the timing of Yao'er's self-torture trick was just right. If Yao'er hadn't taken the lead, she would have been about to speak out.

When Lu Yunyao's crying subsided a little, General Lu immediately helped her to Aunt Zhou's side, then leaned over and drew out the dagger from his waist and personally untied Aunt Zhou.

"Afu, take good care of Yaoer." General Lu said in a gentle voice.

Aunt Zhou nodded, but with a worried look on her face, she pulled General Lu's sleeve.

General Lu patted her hand gently. Although he said nothing, it was obvious that he wanted to uphold justice.

Only then did Aunt Zhou let go and held Lu Yunyao in her arms.

When General Lu turned around and looked at the crying Mrs. Lu, the warmth on his face disappeared instantly.

"Wang, you and I were married because of our parents' orders. I feel guilty towards you because I have favored Afu over the years."

"So even if you used some tricks from time to time, I pretended not to know and let Afu swallow all the grievances."

"I originally thought that you were a bit flawed in small matters, but never careless in big things. I never thought that you would have such a vicious mind, and would not hesitate to destroy Yao'er in order to deal with Afu."

"You know, our General's Mansion prospers together and suffers together. There is no wall that is impenetrable in this world. And with Yun Zheng's cancellation of the engagement and the impeachment by the Censor, our General Zhaoyong Mansion is now at the center of the storm."

"But as the head of the household, you don't think about how to keep the family peaceful. Instead, you use your power as the head of the household to come up with such a sinister plan."

"Wang, you disappoint me so much!"

When Mrs. Lu heard this, she couldn't help but tremble all over and almost fell to the ground.

"Master, I just—"

General Lu waved his hand, unwilling to listen to Madam Lu's excuses, and said in a cold voice:

"From today on, you will be confined to Xianya Courtyard for an undetermined period. As for the management of the household, all power will be handed over to Aunt Zhou."

"If you can't manage this family well, someone else will take over!"

As soon as General Lu finished speaking, Mrs. Lu felt as if she was struck by lightning.

Her mouth was slightly open, her breathing was heavy, and her body was shaking slightly and then trembling violently.

“No…no…”

Mrs. Lu shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes, and a look of dead despair appeared on her face.

"Master, you can't do this to me!"

Lu Yunzheng never expected that such a good situation would turn out like this.

He now realized that Shen Jiansui's handwritten letter was the key.

He had unknowingly become the accomplice of Concubine Zhou's counterattack!

Shen Jiasui......

Shen Jiasui was actually involved in this, what on earth did she do!

But at this time, Lu Yunzheng had no time to investigate Shen Jiansui's actions, because his mother was not only under house arrest, but also deprived of the right to manage the family.

This is almost killing my mother. Besides, Aunt Zhou is in charge of the household expenses. Doesn't this mean that the general's mansion will really change hands?

In his previous life, Lu Yunsheng had won his father's heart. His father was even thinking about Lu Yunsheng before he died. Now, it seems that Lu Yunsheng is about to surpass him!

"Dad, why is it so?"

"You are doing this, where is your mother's reputation? If this gets out, you will not be able to escape the blame for favoring your concubine and abandoning your wife—"

General Lu snorted coldly, turned his head to look at Lu Yunzheng, and said self-deprecatingly:

"What is left of my reputation now? Even if I am impeached for favoring my concubine over my wife, it is better than having my home in turmoil and living in fear day and night."

"Somebody come!"

General Lu shouted loudly, and the servants who were waiting outside the courtyard came in.

"Send the lady back to Xianya Courtyard. Without my order, you are not allowed to step outside the courtyard!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the servants' faces changed, and Mother Zhao was so frightened that she fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Lu Yunzheng stretched out his hand to drive away the servant who came to support him, and shouted angrily: "Let's see who dares!"

"Dad, how could you be so partial? You've always sided with Ningxiang Courtyard and repeatedly suppressed me and my mother. Now, you're too lazy to even put on a show of support?"

"Just because I'm not your legitimate child, does that mean I'm so unbearable in your eyes, inferior to Lu Yunsheng, your illegitimate child?"

When General Lu heard this, his eyes widened instantly. Looking at Lu Yunzheng's angry and unwilling expression, he felt extremely chilled.

"I painstakingly cultivated you, personally taught you martial arts and military tactics, and even arranged a marriage for you with the Shen family. I also sent you to the Command Department for training. In your eyes, all of this was suppression?"

"You said I was partial to Sheng'er. Apart from sending him to the Imperial College, did I ever interfere in anything else?"

"Your mother said that you have truly repented and returned home today to admit your mistakes, but I see that your eyes are full of resentment and your heart is full of resentment. It is clear that you are unrepentant and stubborn!"

"I originally wanted to go and beg General Shen to send you to the north to gain some experience, but now I see your character. Forget about making a name for yourself. With your current behavior, you will only act on impulse and delay military operations!"

"Get out! Get out of here!"

General Lu was also very angry, angry at Lu Yunzheng and also angry at himself.

He had too many expectations for his eldest son, and thought that by cultivating him step by step, he would eventually shine and serve the country.

But I don't know when his temper became so perverse that he could become so unbearable!

When Lu Yunzheng heard this, he felt an indescribable chill in his heart.

Other parents would like to give their children everything good, but he doesn't know why his father is so dissatisfied with him. He insists that he admit his mistakes, bow his head, and belittle him as worthless!

At this time, Mrs. Lu finally came to her senses. Seeing that General Lu and Lu Yunzheng were at loggerheads again, she had to suppress her despair and tried to persuade Lu Yunzheng.

"Zheng'er, don't forget what you promised your mother. Admit your mistake quickly and don't go against your father anymore."

Hearing this, Lu Yunzheng lowered his head in disbelief. "Mom, Dad has treated you like this, and you're still speaking for him?"

Mrs. Lu was very anxious when she heard this. "Zheng'er, I'm not speaking for the master, I'm thinking about you!"

Be humble first. Going to the north to hone your skills is a good opportunity. Seize it first. There is a long way to go. In the future, you will have to rely on Zheng'er to regain the power of the family.

But after Lu Yunzheng was coldly rebuked by General Lu, he had long forgotten about admitting his mistakes and submitting.

The less recognition you get, the more you crave it.

This has never been his only path!

Having missed the opportunity to go to Prince Rong's Mansion before, he held back from looking for that person because he considered that the man's methods and scheming were really unfathomable. He was worried that if he rashly surrendered, it would arouse the man's suspicion.

But now, he won't hesitate anymore.

For wealth and power, you have to fight for it yourself!

"Dad, I was wrong. My mistake was that I always had illusions about you, thinking that you would recognize me one day."

"There's no point in saying more. The day I left the house with Xizhi, my words still count!"

Lu Yunzheng threw down some harsh words and looked at his mother again.

"Mother, don't hold out any more hope for father. Just wait, I will come back and welcome you out of Xianyayuan in style!"

Having said this, Lu Yunzheng no longer looked at anyone, turned around and left resolutely.

General Lu moved his lips, unable to hide the disappointment in his eyes, but ultimately did not speak to persuade him to stay. Instead, Madam Lu hurriedly chased after him, shouting:

"Zheng'er!"

Aunt Zhou hugged Lu Yunyao, looked at the backs of Lu Yunzheng and Madam Lu as they left one after another, lowered her eyes slightly, hiding her coldness.

Today's outcome has been decided.

She didn't fight for it before because she couldn't and didn't want to, but now that the power of the family is in her hands, she will naturally hold it tightly and never let go.

At this point, the Madam is no longer a threat to her, and Lu Yunzheng will completely lose the support of the General's Mansion.

Miss Shen is so eager to help her just to force Lu Yunzheng into a desperate situation, right?

Although she didn't know what Miss Shen was planning, this time they helped each other and benefited from each other, and both she and Miss Shen had gotten what they wanted.

I'm sure Miss Shen will be very happy when she receives the letter later...