Mother Lu said, "He's willing to take you as his concubine."
How could a girl from a decent family be willing to be a concubine? Mother Lu was afraid that Jiujiu would be unhappy, so she quickly added, "But why don't you think about yourself? You've just married into the family, but you've already been beheaded. Everyone is saying that you're a jinx to your husband. It's our ancestors' blessing that Philanthropist Li is willing to take you as his concubine."
Jiujiu sneered, "Others might not know how I got the reputation of being a jinx to my husband, but mother, don't you know? Moreover, your Lu family has always liked men. Even if you're burning incense, you won't come to me. "
If it weren't for the Lu couple's greed, she wouldn't have been called a jinx to her husband.
Jiujiu's mother lowered her head guiltily the moment she said that.
Mother Lu didn't tell Father Lu that Jiujiu knew about Li Chungang. She only thought that Jiujiu was angry because of her reputation of being a jinx to her husband. She coughed lightly and said, "What jinx to your husband? That's because Li Chungang had a short life and was unlucky."
Father Lu then turned to look at Jiujiu. He said with a caring tone and a kind expression, "I know that Philanthropist Li is indeed a little old, but you're not young either. Now that you've been implicated by Li Chungang and have a reputation of being a jinx to your husband, it'll be difficult for you to remarry in the future. Moreover, with this reputation, most people won't dare to marry you. Only Philanthropist Li is kind enough to take you in."
Jiujiu was amused by Father Lu's shamelessness.
What did he mean by Philanthropist Li was kind?
Li Guiqing was kind enough to marry her? He was clearly a plaything that was aroused by lust. Not to mention that although Father Lu said that it was for her own good, his words were full of the intention to belittle her.
Jiujiu sneered, "Since this marriage is so good, why don't you marry Quan An over? This way, you'll have a good in-law and Quan An won't have to worry about the rest of her life. You can rest assured."
"Impudent!" How could a man marry another man? Father Lu was so angry at Jiujiu's bold words that his face darkened. Lv Quanan couldn't sit still and pointed at Jiujiu's nose and scolded, "Little b * tch, if you talk nonsense again, I'll knock your teeth out."
"Hit me?" Jiujiu sneered and looked at Lv Quanan with cold eyes. She clenched her fists and said, "You want to hit me?"
Lv Quanan's cheek was still burning with pain from Jiujiu's slap yesterday, and his lower abdomen was aching faintly. The reason why he was so aggressive just now was because of his temper. Now that Jiujiu's expression was unkind, he instantly softened.
Although his face was still ferocious, the look in his eyes had become timid and evasive. He was clearly afraid.
"You're rebelling." Father Lu saw that Jiujiu didn't yield to soft or hard tactics, and instantly became angry. He raised his hand and slammed it on the table. He scolded sternly, "I'm telling you, you have to marry today even if you don't want to."
Jiujiu sneered, "Why should I?"
"Because I gave birth to you." Father Lu's neck stiffened. "If you don't marry, you'll be disobedient and unfilial. You'll be criticized for the rest of your life."
Nowadays, being unfilial was a big crime. If it was serious, you could be arrested and sent to the yamen to be jailed. Father Lu saw that he couldn't persuade Jiujiu, so he used filial piety to suppress Jiujiu.
Jiujiu was amused by Father Lu's words. "Father, you're wrong. When you set me up to marry Li Chungang, you signed the divorce agreement with me. Now my marriage has nothing to do with you. Even if the county magistrate finds out, I'm not afraid."
When Jiujiu mentioned the divorce agreement, Father Lu's expression became uglier. He glared fiercely at Jiujiu and turned to leave.
The members of the Lu family came with a kind expression, but left with an ugly expression.
Jiujiu closed the door and continued to practice martial arts.
The Lu family's brains had been burned by the Li family's wealth and they didn't know what the word 'rational' meant. Now, no matter what she said, they wouldn't give up the idea of marrying Li Gui.
Jiujiu's eyes darkened. She didn't want to leave so soon, but now it seemed that she had to leave even if she didn't want to.
Thinking of Han Zimo's invitation to go to Bianzhou with him, Jiujiu felt that she could nod and agree the next time Han Zimo came.
The Lu family had just returned home when Aunt Wang, who heard the news, ran in.
"Sister, brother, how was it?" Aunt Wang came in with a face full of smiles. When she saw the Lu family's ugly expressions, she was stunned and said in disbelief, "She didn't want to?"
Aunt Wang couldn't understand. No matter how she looked at it, marrying Li Gui was a great thing. Why was Lu Xiu 'an so determined that she didn't want to?
She didn't agree because she was an outsider, but Father Lu and Mother Lu were her parents. Why didn't she agree?
Father Lu didn't have the mood to beat around the bush with Aunt Wang. He got up and left.
Mother Lu was still thinking of marrying Jiujiu to Li Gui to get a large sum of money to find a good marriage for Lu Quanan. When she heard Aunt Wang's question, she said with an ugly expression, "I'm not afraid that you'll laugh at me, but now Xiu 'an seems to have changed into a different person. She doesn't even listen to me, the head of the family, and …"
"And what?"
"And we signed the divorce agreement with her, so we can't interfere with her marriage. Now that she has the divorce agreement, even if we go to the county magistrate, we can't do anything about it." When she thought about how she missed out on the money because of the divorce agreement, Mother Lu's heart was full of hatred. If she didn't let Jiujiu and Li Chungang get married, would she be able to send her directly to Philanthropist Li to get a large sum of money?
When she thought of the large sum of money, Mother Lu's regret flooded her like a spring.
"Divorce agreement?" Auntie Wang rolled her eyes and said, "This is not a small matter. Elder sister, please allow me to discuss it with Official Li before giving an answer."
Aunt Wang went to the Li residence and told Li Gui about Jiujiu's divorce agreement.
"Divorce agreement?" Li Gui sneered. "Don't worry, the county magistrate and I are sworn brothers. As long as she dares to go to the county magistrate for arbitration, I have a way to turn the divorce agreement into a blank piece of paper. At that time, she won't be at the mercy of the Lu couple."
Without the divorce agreement, if Jiujiu continued to disobey the Lu couple's orders and didn't marry him, then she would be unfilial.
Being unfilial was a serious crime.
Moreover, with the word filial piety, even if Jiujiu was unwilling, she couldn't refuse.
When he thought about how he would soon be able to hold Jiujiu, this beautiful woman, in his arms, Li Gui's eyes couldn't help but become lustful. "Let the Lu couple sue Lu Xiu 'an. I have a way to deal with the rest."
Seeing Li Gui's confident look, Auntie Wang was overjoyed. She knew that she would succeed. She hurriedly left to discuss with the Lu couple.
Seeing Aunt Wang leave, Li Gui ordered the housekeeper to prepare a few gifts and go with him to the yamen to have a heart-to-heart talk with the county magistrate.
Aunt Wang left with a disappointed expression, but not long after, she returned with a face full of joy. When she saw Mother Lu, she repeatedly shouted, "Sister, great news, great news!"
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