"Father, don't be in such a hurry. Let's go inside and discuss it calmly, shall we?"
Zhao Luoning quickly took control of the situation.
Ji Shisu had just promised to help her find out Caixue's background. She didn't want a divorce now.
Only then did Lord Zhao regain his senses.
This was the Ji Mansion. If he really provoked something serious to the old matriarch of the Ji family, the Ji family would probably fight him desperately.
But they didn't show any respect to the Zhao family. This matter wouldn't end like this.
After much persuasion, Lord Zhao was finally persuaded into the room. Mumian sent away all the gossiping maids, and Cihua Courtyard became much quieter.
Inside the room.
After all, the Ji family was in the wrong. At present, Lord Ji had gone out on business and hadn't returned yet. The old matriarch had to humble herself and persuade gently,
"Brother-in-law, in this matter, it's really our fault for not educating our son well, which has caused such a big problem. Please sit down. Let's discuss the countermeasures slowly."
After hearing this, Zhao Luochun added fuel to the fire, "Hiding from all of us and bringing a brothel woman into the mansion was also done solely by Ji Shisu? Do you think we're all fools?"
Zhao Luochun was even more straightforward than Lord Zhao. His words made the old matriarch and Lady Ji's faces turn red and then pale.
The Zhao family didn't show any mercy now.
Lord Zhao also chimed in,
"Yes, you really didn't educate your son well."
It was okay for family members to say something like this, but Lady Ji didn't like it when outsiders blamed her son.
"Your daughter just disobeyed her elders. How dare you say we didn't educate our son well?"
Lord Zhao didn't back down either. "It also depends on whether the elders act like elders."
No wonder Lady Ji was at a loss for words.
Needless to say, Zhao Luoning had traveled far and wide with Lord Zhao since childhood, and her eloquence was quite excellent. Although Lord Zhao and Zhao Luochun didn't manage many affairs, they often went out to do business. It was a common practice for them to adapt their speech according to different people.
Lady Ji was used to being high - handed. Not to mention being contradicted, usually no one dared to argue with her. Naturally, she couldn't stand it.
The old matriarch glanced at Lord Zhao and felt a splitting headache.
"The matter has already happened. When Lord Ji comes back, we will prepare generous gifts and go to your house to apologize in person."
"My Zhao family doesn't lack your gifts." Lord Zhao said confidently, "You've done such a thing. You won't get away without giving us an explanation."
"We've already given Luoning an explanation." The old matriarch looked at Zhao Luoning as if she were a life - saving straw. "Luoning, just now Shisu went out with you and said he would give you an explanation, right? Quickly tell your father."
Zhao Luoning showed a hesitant look. "Old matriarch, do you really want me to say it?"
The old matriarch was driven crazy by Lord Zhao and Zhao Luochun. She just wanted to quickly muddle through this matter and then have a good rest.
"Yes. Just explain to your father and elder brother exactly what Shisu told you."
Where the old matriarch couldn't see, Zhao Luoning sneered contemptuously.
You jumped into the pit yourself.
"Shisu said that he would send Lianxiang out of the mansion after she gave birth to the child. As for that child, he would adopt it to a clan brother. The child would never be the eldest son of the Ji family."
"Nonsense!" The old matriarch and Lady Ji shouted in unison.
Lady Ji pointed at Zhao Luoning, her hand trembling. "You vicious woman. You must have made this up."
Afraid that Lady Ji would hurt Zhao Luoning, Zhao Luochun quickly stood in front of her to protect her.
"Whether it's made up or not, just call your son out for a confrontation."
Before Zhao Luochun finished speaking, a voice came from the door.
"Every word Luoning said is true."
It was Ji Shisu. He led Yuchi and a strange middle - aged man into the room.
Ji Shisu added, "Not only will Lianxiang's child not be the eldest son, but before Luoning gives birth to the eldest son, all other children will be sent to the clan for adoption."
Hearing this, Lady Ji and the old matriarch were both on the verge of collapse.
Lady Ji, hating that her son couldn't become a useful person, stepped forward and grabbed Ji Shisu's clothes, punching him on the chest one after another. "Ji Shisu, you're crazy!"
Ji Shisu didn't dodge. He let his mother punch him one after another.
Zhao Luoning also thought Ji Shisu was crazy.
Who would give birth to a child for him? Dream on!
He could just wait to die childless and alone for the rest of his life.
Lord Zhao originally just came to vent his anger after hearing that the Ji family had taken a concubine secretly without telling the Zhao family. Unexpectedly, Ji Shisu was so tough. Instead, he was so shocked that he didn't know what to do.
Zhao Luoning knew when to stop.
"Father, after all, this is Luoning's husband's family. I also have the responsibility of ineffective supervision in this matter. Please go back with elder brother first. Luoning will handle it properly."
Lord Zhao thought: Let me go back now? Who made Caixue rush to call us back before!
"Luoning, think it over. Do you really want us to go? If the Ji family bullies you again after we leave, no one will stand up for you."
The old matriarch and Lady Ji wished he would leave quickly. Hearing this, they immediately said, "Brother-in-law, don't worry. I'll guarantee with my old life that no one in the Ji family dares to bully Luoning."
Lord Zhao retorted unceremoniously, "That's exactly why I'm not at ease because of you."
Seeing that Zhao Luoning said so, Zhao Luochun also regained a bit of sense and persuaded, "Father, let's go back first. Luoning is now a daughter - in - law of the Ji family."
Zhao Luochun didn't say the second half of the sentence, but Lord Zhao understood.
If they made a big fuss, Zhao Luoning's life would also be difficult.
Lord Zhao came here aggressively, rolling up his sleeves and ready to fight. As a result, not only did the other side surrender without a fight, but now his own daughter was even speaking for the other side.
"Alas, girls grow up and can't stay at home." Lord Zhao shook his head and walked out.
Naturally, Ji Shisu and Zhao Luoning had to go out of the mansion to see them off.
The old matriarch was still not reconciled. Taking advantage of the fact that the Zhao family had all gone out, she quickly grabbed Ji Shisu and asked, "Su'er, all you said just now was just a stop - gap measure, right?"
"Grandma, I made an oath in front of both families. How can I go back on my word?"
"Then..."
"If you really want to hold your great - grandson soon, then be nicer to Luoning."
Hearing this, the old matriarch could only sigh.
And Lady Ji was so angry that she couldn't catch her breath.
That meant that although Zhao Luoning had rudely contradicted them today, they still had to coax her nicely in the future when they saw her? Otherwise, they would never hold a grandson in their lifetime?!
What kind of thing was this!
Zhao Luoning and Ji Shisu saw Lord Zhao and Zhao Luochun out of the mansion together.
Lord Zhao got on the carriage first, and Zhao Luochun followed closely.
Ji Shisu knew that Zhao Luochun was Zhao Luoning's elder brother. He apologized to him again.
"I'm the most to blame for today's incident. When Luoning's birthday comes in a few days, I'll bring Luoning back to apologize to you and my father - in - law."
"Luoning's birthday?" Zhao Luochun was confused. "Why do you mention her birthday out of the blue?"
"No." Zhao Luochun didn't realize there was a problem with the betrothal letter yet and replied casually.