I wasn't surprised to hear this. The Lu family's continued strength for so many years is entirely due to Old Master Lu.
He's far more decisive than the average person, unlike Father Su, who only cares about immediate gains.
Su Ning'an probably didn't expect that her biggest trump card, this child, would be rejected by Old Master.
At his advanced age, Old Master's greatest wish was to see the Lu family have a child soon.
So she took the risk of keeping the child, only to have Old Master outright veto her. "Grandpa, this is the Lu family's firstborn child, maybe even a son. How could you bear it?"
The old man snorted coldly. "I don't care what other families do, but in the Lu family, I, Lu Zhenting, am the only one who has chosen the Lu family's granddaughter-in-law. The son she gives birth to will be the Lu family's eldest grandson. She used to be your sister, and even if she dies, it won't be your turn, a wicked woman."
He glared at Su Ning'an with disdain. "You're not the only woman in the world who can give birth. Even without your sister, Shi Yan would have plenty of equally matched women to choose from, not just you. Besides, Yan Chen is already married, and the responsibility of raising children is up to your aunt. What's so urgent about you?"
The old man dismissed Su Ning'an with a few words.
Su Ning'an then thought of me. Yes, Jiang Wanwan hadn't wanted to marry into the family originally. I was the only twist in her situation.
The old man looked at me. "Come, Wanwan."
I slowly walked towards the old man and sat down next to him. "You've just married into this family, and you're already making a fool of yourself."
"It's okay, I understand. Every family has its own problems. I just feel sorry for Su Wan."
My gaze fell coldly on Lu Shiyan's face, and I said word by word, "Her body is barely cold, and her husband is already having an affair with his own sister. If I were her, I'd never rest in peace in the afterlife!"
Lu Shiyan met the coldness in my eyes, and trembled with fear, as if he had truly seen Su Wan.
"You, child, please me just as much as Wan. Since you're marrying Yanchen, you're my designated daughter-in-law. Housekeeper, bring me the jade set my husband left behind."
"Yes."
I know my grandmother had a set of shimmering, glass-like jadeite when she was alive. Although it lacked color, the jade was of the highest quality, crystal clear, without a trace of lint or impurities. Even a single bracelet would be worth eight figures, let alone a set.
The problem is, such fine jade is currently out of stock on the market. It's hard to find a jade with a finer quality. "Wanwan, to be honest, before you, I really liked Shi Yan's fiancée. She bears a resemblance to you. This set of jewelry was intended for her, but unfortunately, that child wasn't blessed. Perhaps it was fate that you married into the Lu family. From now on, you are my designated Mrs. Lu."
Mrs. Lu isn't just about someone's wife. You know, there are many people with the surname Lu in the Lu family.
But only one person can truly hold the title of Mrs. Lu, and that's the boss of the women!
Bai Lan has been acting so pretentiously for so many years just for this title.
I'm afraid Su Ning'an went to so much trouble just to get the old man's approval.
I didn't expect I'd get there first.
"Dad!" Father Lu's face was filled with nervousness.
"Even if you were going to give it to someone, it should be the eldest daughter-in-law, not the youngest?"
Old Man Lu looked at the pitiful Bai Lan coldly, his brows etched with a hint of impatience. "A woman of such murky origins is worthy of being Mrs. Lu? Pah!"
The housekeeper brought the jewelry set, and the moment I opened it, I was astonished by the dazzling jewels. I'd heard they were beautiful, but never could I believe it in person.
So beautiful, so transparent.
"Wanwan, the responsibility of carrying on the Lu family's lineage will be yours."
Although Lu Yanchen and I are a sham couple, I felt a little shy at the moment. "Dad, I will definitely get pregnant with Brother Yanchen's child soon."
The old man was delighted upon hearing this. "Okay, okay. I was worried you young people wouldn't want to have a baby soon, and I didn't want to put pressure on you. It's good that you're aware of this. Once you're pregnant, I'll give you 10% of my shares."
"Dad!" Father Lu spoke again. He finally realized the importance of a child and immediately switched sides.
"Ning'an is carrying our Lu family's child. Even if they can't be together, the child is innocent. This child must be born."
Must it be born? She's already pregnant, and I'm not even pregnant yet, yet the old man promised me a 10% chance. Aren't the Lu family members going to be furious?
The old man looked at them with a cold expression. "I think you're really confused. Wait a year or two, and then choose a marriage for Shi Yan. That way, she'll be the legitimate eldest grandson of the Lu family. Someone like her, whose background is unclear, will be called a bastard. What other good girl would marry into the Lu family then?"
"Alright, this is settled, no need to discuss it further. Housekeeper, take Miss Su away. Have a private doctor examine her tomorrow, and then schedule the surgery at a suitable time. The Lu family will not allow a bastard to be born!"