The Marquis' Wife
News of Lu Xiang's return

Adelia hit the brush on the paper while thinking of the right idea for the solution of the reply the Liang family gave.

A few days ago, the Liang family revealed that they had no idea that Lu Lian was a slave from the Lu Xiang family and wanted to return the girl to him. Their goal is to make his house crowded and full of problems with the return of the traitorous girl.

But Adelia did not want that to happen and sent Lu Lian to the yamen office to be tried under the law about slaves fleeing and betraying their masters.

He had given Lu Fang an option as to whether his family would bear with the mistake Lu Lian made, at least it would save Lu Lian's life or allow his son to accept the punishment himself.

After they received punches and imprisonment, he would help Lu Fang's family not to be sold into lowly prostitutes, that was the last kindness he could do to them if Lu Fang chose the first option.

Adelia no longer wanted to be kind enough to give up the slave status of the Lu Fang family as she wanted to do to Lu Lian because kindness was reciprocated with betrayal more pain than betrayal itself.

Lu Fang chose the second option, letting Lu Lian accept the punishment alone. Lu Fang's decision made Adelia's heart slightly cool as the woman did not think twice in deciding the fate of her own daughter.

Lu Fang was also aware that this decision would make him look like a cold-blooded human being but for the sake of his husband and son who had done nothing wrong, he was willing to look a cold-blooded woman in the eyes of his master.

Adelia became doubtful whether she wanted to keep the person who did not help her own flesh blood to be next to her or sell it. He thought about the consequences if the woman also did the same to her family if at any time there was a big problem in her family.

Adelia stared coldly at Lu Fang, her heart raging between selling options or staying in her house. Finally Adelia bit her lips firmly and decided for Lu Fang's family to stay in her house.

If he sold those three people then they would probably live happily for a while because of the recipe that Lu Fang learned, his new employer bought them due to the fact that Lu Fang also knew of the recipe for tarts like his son but after Lu Fang's usefulness was depleted then that was the beginning of their suffering. No one wants to make a family servant who has a history of betrayal even if only one and not all of them commit that betrayal.

Maybe because she was pregnant or she was a stupid woman who was too good, Adelia could not bear to imagine that the little Lu Feng was suffering because of her brother's mistakes.

"Lu Fang!".

"Yes mistress".

"If you betray like your son did. Then I swear I'll make you and your family end up worse off than Lu Lian. You gotit?!".

Tears poured down on Lu Fang's cheeks, he hit his head on the floor many times while thanking Adelia.

"Thank you madam. Thank you for giving me a chance despite what my family has done!! Servant is very grateful. Slave swore to be faithful and die for this family mistress. I swear to death!!".

That was what made Lu Lian end up dying on the punishment table because of the wooden punch he received repeatedly because of his own mistakes.

The Liang family also said that they would pay for the information they received from Lu Lian. They acted as if the porridge had already become rice and were being generous to Adelia by paying for the tart recipe they received through Lu Lian, the Liang family did that to clear their good name and it worked, the good name of the Liang family could be saved by the decision.

Although Adelia was upset about the decision of the Liang family, she also got other ideas so that she could maximize the benefits of this problem. He wanted to auction off the tart recipe that Lu Lian had leaked to other businessmen so that the Liang family would not only be the only family selling tarts other than him.

But he was still confused how to invite the businessmen and do the auction well without getting pressure from them because after all Adelia was just a woman. Business people will certainly underestimate and benefit from it because of the concept of patriarchy that is inherent in their souls.

"What makes you think so seriously, baby?"

"I'm thinking about ca... Lu Xiang!!!". Adelia flinched and jumped into her husband's arms. He was very surprised to see Lu Xiang who was in front of him without any notice.

"Haha. Did you miss me so much, baby?".

Lu Xiang's lips turned a smile, he returned his wife's enthusiastic kiss, enjoying every inch of the mouth of the woman he loved with his tongue.

Lu Xiang's hand moved down and tucked into Adelia's skirt made the woman realize. "Don't Lu Xiang. We can't do it".

"But you're the one who teased me, baby. I don't want to hear any excuses". Lu Xiang again wanted to make out with his wife but Adelia dodged and shook her head in disapproval.

"We can't do it my husband. I can't".

That serious refusal made Lu Xiang confused. Adelia took her hand and placed it on a flat stomach while saying the same thing. "We can't do it".

At first Lu Xiang was insensitive to the gesture his wife gave but when her hand stroked Adelia's stomach, an idea widened his eyes.

"Really?".

Adelia nodded while smiling widely.

"You are serious, my dear. You're really pregnant?" Lu Xiang asked in disbelief.

"Yes darling. I'm two months pregnant".

"Haha. My wife is pregnant, my wife is pregnant!!" Lu Xiang cheered happily, he kissed his forehead, his wife's cheeks and lips then lifted and twisted her body with great pleasure but a moment later he realized that his wife was pregnant and immediately lowered Adelia and sat her in the chair carefully making Adelia laugh comically.

"We should celebrate, baby. You really gave me a big surprise. This will be the double happiness that our family feels today". Lu Xiang chattered happily. He was so happy that he finally breathed a sigh of relief that he could bind Adelia by his side forever thanks to the fruits of their affection.

Adelia's stunned. "Double happiness? Did you get back the Xie title?!".

Lu Xiang smiled as he raised his eyebrows with pride.

Adelia laughed happily and hugged her husband. "You are so great Lu Xiang. My husband is great!".

Lu Xiang's happiness culminated with the praise he received from Adelia. That afternoon Lu Xiang distributed steamed buns and a little money to the homeless for the gratitude of the happiness he received.

News of Lu Xiang's return to the title of Xie and Adelia's pregnancy spread rapidly throughout Cheng.

Business people and families who want to benefit from Adelia like the Liang family are doused in cold water. They realize that Adelia's husband is a scholar who earned Xie's degree, not just once but twice!!.

The hot minds of those who wanted to suppress Adelia or plan something for the sake of profit damped down like a fire doused in water, extinguished instantly. They flocked to Lu Xiang's house to give a congratulatory gift.

The matchmaker who did not accept the fight to Lu Xiang in any family like a fertilizer-fed plant, came back alive and full of vitality. The news of Adelia getting pregnant became an opportunity for them to push the concubine on Lu Xiang. Men who have eaten the forbidden fruit will be very difficult to control their control if they do not eat the forbidden fruit for a long time. They were very confident that this time their fight would bear sweet fruit.

This is the time to shine!! Not only were the matchmakers enthusiastic but the girls who wanted to become concubines for Lu Xiang were also very fiery in persuading their parents to send out a proposal to the Xie Fu house!!.

Lu Xiang's blazing happiness in the afternoon was slightly muffled after hearing about the betrayal Lu Lian had committed.

"Why didn't you tell me this in the love letter?"