Her words were impeccable, every sentence made sense, and no one could find fault with them. Even Fang Li had to admit how formidable she was.
She deliberately wanted her to bow to her. If she accepted, she could be labeled as disrespectful to elders. Even Lu Qing would likely feel uncomfortable deep inside.
Fang Li watched her coldly. Originally, she was just a brainless fool, a ridiculous mess, unworthy of any attention.
After one suicide attempt, she seemed like a completely different person, her scheming having escalated significantly.
In just a few days, she had already started severing Lu Lu’s escape routes and even led Lu Qing to entertain thoughts of sending her abroad.
Truly impressive. At this rate, the mistress of the Lu family might end up being her!
The two-billion-dollar necklace around her neck was a gift from Lu Qing!
And what did that signify? It was Lu Qing’s acknowledgment of her position. It was his deliberate declaration to her mother—this daughter-in-law was accepted. He would grant her the honor and glory deserved by the Lu family’s young madam.
The more disgusted Fang Li felt toward Qin Miaomiao, the more benevolent her face appeared. She even forced a smile:
"It’s rare that you’re so clever and so sensible. No wonder my son loves you so much. As his mother, I’m relieved. Lu Qing, make sure you cherish your wife. You both must be tired after a long day. Go rest now."
"No need. We plan to move into a private apartment."
Lu Qing’s single sentence made the previously composed Fang Li grow agitated again:
"What? You want to move out? Whose idea was it? Hers?"
She pointed at Qin Miaomiao, her anger evident. Qin Miaomiao gave a faintly mocking smile. As expected, her earlier politeness was all a pretense. After all, the older generation was better at handling situations . In front of Lu Qing, Fang Li could only act like the "good mother-in-law" to resolve the current dilemma.
Lu Qing furrowed his brow and said indifferently:
Fang Li’s eyes immediately turned red. Grabbing his hand, she said:
"Son, I know you’re angry with your mother, blaming me for not disciplining Lu Lu properly. I’m already over fifty, and my health isn’t good. Lu Lu is unruly. If you’re not by my side, what’s the point of my life?"
As someone who always portrayed herself as a dignified and noblewoman, it was rare for her to lower herself . Lu Qing seemed to hesitate.
Qin Miaomiao watched coldly, saying nothing. At this moment, anything she said would be wrong. All decisions rested with Lu Qing.
Realizing his hesitation, Fang Li immediately applied more pressure:
"If it’s because Lu Lu upset your wife, I’ll apologize on her behalf. Miaomiao, can’t you forgive your mother-in-law?"
Oh, so this was forcing someone into a corner, huh?
So it’s just a contest of who’s the better actor? Fine, let’s go then.
Qin Miaomiao’s eyes instantly reddened. She stepped forward and spoke earnestly:
"Mother, of course I’d be happy to live in the Lu Mansion. It’s just... you know Lu Lu really doesn’t like me. If it weren’t for the heavens’ protection, I might still be lying in a hospital bed, facing the likelihood of paralysis. As the elder sister-in-law, I can’t hold her accountable. If I can’t afford to provoke her, I can only stay away. It’s also not fair to put you in a difficult position. Avoiding conflict is the best solution."
"So, what you’re saying is that you still blame Lu Lu. Do you want me, as her mother, to kneel in front of you and beg you to forgive Lu Lu?"
As she spoke, she really made a move to kneel. Qin Miaomiao immediately grabbed her hand—what a joke!