"Zhao Luojing is quite shrewd. This minor issue won't bring down the Zhao family. Besides, I'm not asking you to completely ignore them. Prepare all the resources that should be given to the Zhao family. All I want is for the Zhao family to give Luoning an explanation and let them know that Luoning has my backing."
Yu Chi frowned. He was expected to both support the Zhao family and keep them on tenterhooks. It was really a tough task for a humble servant like him.
Although it was a difficult assignment, Yu Chi could only nod and accept it.
However, he suddenly remembered something and quickly reported it to Ji Shisu.
"Second Master, when I went to the Zhao family to investigate, I heard a very strange thing."
"What is it?"
"On the day the Second Young Mistress got married, there was a fire in the room of the Second Lady of the Zhao family. I heard that the one who set the fire was the Second Lady's personal maid."
"Her daughter gets married and there's a fire at home?" But Zhao Luoning had never mentioned this.
For some reason, Ji Shisu suddenly had a hunch - could this be Zhao Luoning's doing?
After all, the Zhao Luoning he knew was not the kind of person who would just submit to everything.
Was she about to get married and decided to take revenge on the Second Lady who had bullied her for so many years?
Well, this seemed more like Zhao Luoning's style.
"Did you find out why the maid set the fire?"
Yu Chi shook his head.
"When this incident first happened, the Zhao family couldn't believe it either. After all, that maid was very much in favor with the Second Lady of the Zhao family. She didn't need to steal things and set the fire. It was just self - sabotage. I heard that the maid went crazy after this and has now been sent to the Zhao family's farmstead."
"Interesting."
"Master, should I go and inquire about it?"
"Okay."
Yu Chi understood that now, as long as it was something related to Zhao Luoning, Ji Shisu was very interested, even these seemingly insignificant things.
It seemed that the master was about to fall head - over - heels.
Yu Chi accompanied Ji Shisu to pay respects to the Grand Matriarch. They met the Lady there, and both of them didn't seem to be in a good mood.
The Grand Matriarch dismissed the attendants and only left Ji Shisu.
"Shisu, what's going on with that girl in Tianxiang Tower?"
Ji Shisu was stunned. How did the Grand Matriarch and the Lady know about this?
"She came to the door! If we hadn't suppressed the news, it would be all over the town by now. Shisu, how could you be so muddle - headed? That girl is pregnant with your child, and you still hide her in the villa? Can you really keep this a secret?"
The Grand Matriarch slapped the chair angrily, hating that her grandson couldn't become a better man.
"It's okay that you don't want the good wife we arranged for you. Isn't there a shortage of concubines in the family? Why do you have to provoke such a shady person?"
Ji Shisu was really annoyed. He retorted, "Grandma, don't say that. Lianxiang is also an innocent girl."
Although he didn't have any feelings for Lianxiang, she was still a woman who had been with him. He never looked down on anyone.
Most of the girls in Tianxiang Tower were involuntary.
It was just that the madam there was hateful. She had deceived him back then. He didn't pursue the matter because Lianxiang had given him her innocence. He thought that holding the madam accountable would make Lianxiang sad. But he didn't expect that the madam would push her luck.
He had already redeemed Lianxiang. She was no longer from Tianxiang Tower, but that madam still came to cause trouble!
Yes, besides the madam of Tianxiang Tower, Ji Shisu couldn't think of anyone else who would expose this matter.
Seeing Ji Shisu's attitude, the Grand Matriarch and the Lady exchanged a look. They both read a message from each other's eyes: Ji Shisu probably liked that woman from the brothel.
Ji Shisu was always very opinionated. It was better to guide than to block.
They exchanged a look and came up with an idea.
The Grand Matriarch asked, "Have you discussed this with your wife?"
Ji Shisu shook his head.
He had waited for her all night yesterday, and he forgot to mention it this morning.
"Then don't mention it. Your mother and I will handle this." The Grand Matriarch sighed.
Ji Shisu frowned and sensed something was wrong.
"Handle? Handle what?"
"A descendant of the Ji family cannot be left out. Since she's pregnant with your child, she should naturally enter the family."
"Enter the family?" Ji Shisu had thought about it, "But... what about Luoning?"
He had wanted to discuss this with Zhao Luoning yesterday. If Luoning really didn't like it, it would be okay to give Lianxiang some money after she gave birth and let her go, and then give the child to Luoning to raise.
"Your mother and I will handle Luoning. This is an inner - chamber matter. It's not suitable for you, a man, to interfere."
Hearing what the Grand Matriarch said, Ji Shisu didn't refute anymore.
Zhao Luoning always respected the Grand Matriarch. Maybe it would be easier for her to accept this if the Grand Matriarch brought it up.
But the more he thought about it, the more he felt like a jerk.
This was also the first time in so many years that he began to doubt the theories taught to him by his elders.
Is it really okay to have multiple wives and concubines?
Is it really okay to act recklessly when you're in love?
Was it too late for him to make amends now?
After leaving the Grand Matriarch's place, Ji Shisu really didn't have the face to go to Furong Garden to see Zhao Luoning.
He walked out of the Ji Mansion and wanted to go out to relax.
Not long after Ji Shisu left, Zhao Luoning received a message from the maid that the Lady urgently summoned her.
The matter of the red mark had left a big shadow in Caixue's heart. So when the maid came to report that the Lady had sent someone to summon Zhao Luoning, she was shocked and insisted on going with her, afraid that something bad would happen to her again.
Zhao Luoning had no choice but to take Caixue with her. The two of them walked towards the Chenxiang Hall where the Lady lived.
The maid guarding outside the curtain saw Zhao Luoning coming, quickly lifted the curtain and announced inside.
"Madam, the Second Young Mistress is here."
Zhao Luoning lowered her head and walked into the room. In fact, she was really afraid of this unpredictable mother - in - law.
She wasn't afraid of the Second Lady. Although the Second Lady had bad intentions, her maliciousness was obvious to anyone with a discerning eye.
On the contrary, this Lady, who seemed to not care about anything, was like a wild beast hiding in the dark, watching its prey. You never knew when she would rush out and bite you.
So in this family, Zhao Luoning had to be very cautious. If she was not careful and left a handle in the Lady's hands, it would not be as easy to deal with as the Second Lady with just a few words.
The matter of the red mark was the best proof.
Thinking of this, Zhao Luoning became even more cautious. She tidied up her sleeves and hair. After making sure there were no mistakes, she lifted the curtain and walked into the room.
The atmosphere in the room was a bit solemn. The Lady was sitting upright on the main seat. Seeing her come, she smiled at her, but the smile didn't reach her eyes, which made people feel creepy.
Zhao Luoning thought carefully. She hadn't offended the Lady recently.
The Lady suddenly summoned her.
There was only one possibility... that matter.