Chapter 16: Lu Lanxi Is a Bastard Child

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Hearing Lu Lanxi’s words, Ye Nanzhi’s anger subsided considerably.
“Aren’t you quite fond of that boy? Now that you’re not marrying him, don’t you regret it? Are you sure you’ve made up your mind?”
Ye Nanzhi stared at Lu Lanxi in disbelief, hoping to find some hint of concealment in her expression.
“My daughter has naturally come to terms with it. Previously, I was unfilial for going against you just to marry him.”
How could Lu Lanxi not understand? This was a lesson she had paid for with her own flesh and blood, with tears of blood—a pain that gnawed at her bones.
Ye Nanzhi’s refusal wasn’t out of concern for Lu Lanxi’s happiness; she simply didn’t want Lu Lanxi out of her sight. She wanted to keep her as a puppet, forever by her side.
“Good, that’s good. By doing this, you’ve slapped Zhuang Huaijin’s face, as well as Li Xianyue’s and Lu Wanhe’s. Seeing them so furious they spit blood is quite satisfying. But you shouldn’t have angered your father.”
“Next time, don’t act alone. Discuss it with me beforehand. If you truly want to deal with Li Xianyue and Lu Wanhe, as your mother, I won’t just stand by. We mother and daughter must be united, sharing the same breath and roots.”
“Auntie speaks well, but since you love father so much and are skilled with poisons, why not quietly and secretly eliminate Li Xianyue and claim father entirely for yourself? Why stoop so low to be trampled on by her? Don’t you feel resentful?”
“Do you not wish to rise and become the mistress of the Lu family? If you do, I am willing to help you fulfill that desire.”
“Ye Nanzhi, oh Ye Nanzhi, didn’t you dream of becoming Lu Wuwei’s one and only? Let me, your daughter, help you realize that dream this lifetime.”
Lu Lanxi was determined to watch them fight to the death.
Ye Nanzhi had long despised Li Xianyue, having wanted to kill her countless times and replace her, but Li Xianyue was backed by the Empress. Killing her was easy, but it might implicate Lu Wuwei, resulting in mutual destruction, so she had to swallow her anger.
Because Lu Wuwei told her Li Xianyue was just a pawn in his rise—tasteless to eat but precious to discard.
She wanted to support Lu Wuwei’s success, be the woman behind him, never dragging him down.
So she waited, waiting for the day she could openly trample Li Xianyue’s head underfoot and torment her without restraint.
“I handle things; I don’t need you to teach me.”

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“My daughter does not dare teach Auntie, only feels it unfair and unjust for you. After all, you are Xi’er’s pillar; if Auntie is well, Xi’er will be well.”
Though Lu Lanxi spoke obediently, her stomach churned wildly. Speaking against her conscience made her feel utterly sick.
Lu Lanxi’s heartfelt confession lowered Ye Nanzhi’s guard. She wiped away nonexistent tears from the corner of her eye and insincerely said:
“You have such thoughts; your mother is deeply touched. I hope you understand me—I do love you. I don’t want you to serve those fools or die for that idiot. The trouble I take is to protect you, to temper your will.”
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