TFDC Chapter 183.2

Chapter 183.2 - Something happened at the family banquet

So if she declared war, how could she not agree to fight?

When it was dinner time, the residence’s housekeeper personally came to the Leaning Wind Pavilion to invite them.

He said that Lou Qufeng had arranged for a family banquet and he wanted Lou Qingwu to come to the dining hall for a meal.

Lou Qingwu agreed and the housekeeper left.

Lan Bai helped her change into another outfit and as she was helping her, couldn’t help but ask, “Say master, why do you think laoye suddenly decided to hold a family banquet?”

“Ruan Zhen saved the fourth madam today so of course, he’d be happy. He feels like this is an opportunity for the other madams to interact harmoniously.”

Imagination was good but reality was harsh.

As long as there were conflicting interests at stake, this Lou residence could never be truly peaceful.

After all, today was also Lou Lianxin’s return back home day and the Li family still hadn’t collected her home yet.

So if it was a family banquet, she’d be able to see her there too.

This was the first time that Lou Lianxin had come back after marriage, how could she not take a look?

“Then would the second madam make her move tonight?”

“... that would depend on if the timing is right.”

“Then it’d be best if she didn’t. To go against master, that’d just be asking for death.”

“That’s not a definite thing, after all voodoo worms … are very quick and silent. Their usage really is …” tempting.

Her mouth curled up in a cold smile.

Lou Qingwu looked at the girl in the mirror, her eyes were cold.

When Lou Qingwu reached the dining hall, everyone had already sat down.

Seeing her arrive, Lou Qufeng personally stood up, his face was beaming.

“Qingwu, you’re here. Come, come, quickly sit down!” After speaking, he pulled her to sit next to him.

But the second madam Ruan Zhen stopped him, “Laoye, today’s such a good day. Firstly, we have to tell everyone that there’ll be a new addition to our family and secondly, we have to congratulate the eldest miss on being titled as Countess of Rende. As it’s two happy things, we should definitely let the eldest miss and Mei’er little sister sit together.”

“Second madam’s right, Qingwu, sit next to your fourth mother’s side.”

“Yes, father. “

Lou Qingwu didn’t mind, she was just here to watch the drama.

As long as it didn’t block her view, it was all okay.

Lou Qingwu sat next to Chi Mei’er and when she saw Lou Qingwu sit down, her eyes were smiling.

She was very thankful to Lou Qingwu, someone who had tried her hardest to save her child so very politely, she said a few words to her.

Lou Qingwu replied in return but when her eyes fell on Ruan Zhen, who sat to Chi Mei’er’s right side, she smiled coldly at her before turning away.

Lou Lianxin sat a bit far from the master’s seat.

It was rare for her to be so silent and so low-key.

It seems like Ruan Zhen had told her of her plans beforehand.

Otherwise, with Lou Lianxin’s personality and suffering all that she did at the Lou residence, there was no way that she wouldn’t be crying and throwing a tantrum.

She’d definitely find a way to blame it all on her.

The family banquet progressed peacefully until the end, when tea was presented.

A maidservant who was pouring tea for Ruan Zhen, suddenly shook and spilled all of the tea on Ruan Zhen.

Ruan Zhen suddenly jumped in fright, jumping backwards and accidentally onto Chi Mei’er.

The steaming hot tea hit the back of her palm as she instinctively struck backwards, the jade bangle on her arm cracked and slashed Chi Mei’er’s hand.

A gash appeared on Chi Mei’er’s hand as a single drop of blood rolled down.

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TL note:  

Slick.  

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