noffsinger Chapter 447 Aren't you going to do a proper background check?
Chapter 447 Aren't you going to do a proper background check?
Grandpa Lu didn't intend to criticize Lu Wangqian in any particular way.
In his heart, his grandson was of course more important than any concubine. Besides, the eighth concubine had been in the family for so many years and hadn't conceived a single child; she was all show and no substance.
Even if she were to be a decorative figurehead, she's quickly losing that qualification. With the younger and prettier Ninth Concubine around, she's only somewhat charming when she's being coquettish; otherwise, Old Master Lu would have kicked her out of the house long ago.
As long as he maintains proper etiquette on the surface, that's enough for him.
"That family of my granddaughter-in-law is going too far! My cousin went to keep Mr. Ye company, which is such a respectable thing. We're just worried that he'll be lonely at night, aren't we?"
The Eighth Concubine knew she couldn't target Lu Wangqian, so she just focused on talking to Ye Wanyin.
"I only made these arrangements because I value my granddaughter-in-law's family. Otherwise, wouldn't it have been better to just find someone from outside? She's my own cousin! It's one thing if Mr. Ye doesn't appreciate it, but you can't treat her like this, can you?"
As she spoke, she pointed outside, where a woman was being pushed in a wheelchair.
This is the woman who appeared at Ye Tian's place last night, but failed to succeed and was thrown into the basement by Lu Mingye.
She looks extremely bad; she's unconscious, her clothes are torn, and there are faint traces of blood showing through them. She's not bandaged at all.
Ye Wanyin frowned slightly as she watched.
Putting aside how absurd the argument of "finding someone to warm Mr. Ye's bed" is, and ignoring the fact that Ye Tian would never do such a thing, even if someone is seriously injured, they won't bandage him or send him to the hospital; they'll just leave him with his clothes torn and his wounds exposed for people to see...
It is clear that the so-called "cousin" was nothing more than a gimmick put out by the eighth concubine.
Even sisters aren't necessarily that close, let alone cousins.
"Granddaughter-in-law, you were a little girl before, so you might not have understood. But now you're a wife, shouldn't you understand a man's needs? It's fine if you don't make arrangements for Mr. Ye yourself, but why are you making trouble for my man?"
The Eighth Concubine had her own logic even better than Ye Wanyin. Seeing that she didn't speak, she bombarded her with a series of words.
"And you, Ninth Sister, you should be the one who understands me the most. How could you see my cousin like this and still laugh at her?"
In fact, Ninth Concubine did not mock her.
The Ninth Concubine's first reaction upon hearing this was, "How could this be?"
Then she immediately asked her sisters to accompany the guests.
However, it was the middle of the night, and for some reason, her phone had no signal, making it inconvenient to operate, so she eventually gave up.
She didn't know why the Eighth Concubine would say such a thing, and of course she vehemently denied it. "When did I ever mock her? Have you ever considered that Mr. Ye might just not like this type, or perhaps he has this kind of fetish? Didn't you do any background checks before sending her over?"
"My dad doesn't have that kind of fetish!"
Ye Wanyin said loudly.
Ninth Concubine had just started using the new words she had learned and was waiting for the old master to praise her for being smart and eager to learn, even knowing professional terms like "background check"!
Interrupted by Ye Wanyin, she was naturally very dissatisfied. "You're a daughter, not a wife. How do you know he doesn't have one? If you ask me, you're really something. This little darling isn't thoughtful at all. Her mother has been gone for so many years, and you don't even know to find her father a companion. Otherwise, none of this would have happened today."
"..."
Ye Wanyin was speechless.
The logic of these two people is more terrifying than the other.
However, she had to protect Ye Tian's reputation. Although she didn't know why things had turned out this way, or why the woman had been injured, she certainly couldn't let them label her so easily.
This is the first battle in the power struggle within the Lu family, and she cannot afford to lose!
Lu Xuening then said, "It was my third brother who handled this matter yesterday."
Regarding this matter, Lu Mingye had instructed her that if the Eighth or Ninth Concubine brought it up in the morning, she should say this.
There's nothing else to say, just this one sentence.
Lu Xuening was unaware of what had happened, and was secretly surprised to see the woman covered in wounds, but she still had to say what needed to be said.
It wasn't until the room fell silent because of these words that Lu Xuening realized why only one sentence was needed—because just that one sentence was enough.
"Ha, is Lu Mingye only interested in women now?"
Lu Wangqian broke the silence with a disdainful sound.
"Lu Wangqian!"
Lu Dingzuo was furious upon hearing this, "Why are you involving Mingye in your own wife's family affairs? Lu Xuening, who told you to say this?"
Lu Xuening didn't say anything, but took out her phone, pulled up her conversation history with Lu Mingye, and showed it to everyone.
Lu Mingye clearly stated, "I handled this matter. If anyone asks, just tell the truth."
Lu Dingzuo simply couldn't understand the current situation.
Lu Mingye doesn't need to ask permission to deal with minor figures, but what is Lu Xuening's status?
What is he, the legitimate heir of the Lu family, doing getting involved with an illegitimate daughter?
But since Lu Mingye had indeed said it himself, and he believed that Lu Mingye had his own plans, he kept quiet.
"So, do you two grandmothers have any other questions?"
Ye Wanyin suddenly straightened her back.
She said that getting closer to Lu Xuening would have its benefits!
Lu Xuening can indeed play a crucial role at critical moments!
She didn't even consider that Lu Xuening definitely wouldn't have spoken if Lu Mingye hadn't given the order; she just felt that the other party was now on her side.
The eighth and ninth concubines exchanged a glance and then turned their heads away.
Originally, it was only targeting Ye Wanyin, who was just a woman and of a much lower generation; there was nothing wrong with her.
They themselves didn't believe that Ye Tian was really behind this, but using it as an excuse to torment Ye Wanyin was a very good tactic.
However, since Lu Mingye interfered in the matter and specifically assigned Lu Xuening, whom they all felt was unimportant, this matter needs to be reconsidered.
It can't be because Lu Mingye is pursuing Ye Sanqing that they're planning to speak up for the Ye family...
But rumors say Ye Sanqing and Ye Wanyin have always had a bad relationship. Yesterday, there was even a water-throwing incident that so many people saw...
Neither the eighth nor the ninth concubine could understand the relationship between them.
Lu Mingye never intended for them to understand; he simply wanted to muddy the waters, the muddier the better.
For example, the person who actually did this was Lu Wangshen, but now that Lu Mingye has announced that he will be in charge, Lu Wangshen can continue to remain hidden.
Presumably, the woman wouldn't reveal Lu Wangshen's name even after waking up, as long as she has any basic intelligence left.
Moreover, he was well aware of the force Lu Wangshen used; what looked serious was actually just a superficial wound.
Ye Wanyin's change of opinion of him because of this incident was also within his calculations.
Indeed, after her initial assertiveness, Ye Wanyin was left only with surprise.
Is Lu Mingye the kind of person who would do such a thing?