Chapter 15: Ye Mu Returns in Disarray!

Imperial Capital, Ye Family.

Early in the morning, Madam Ye went out herself to buy ingredients, preparing to cook a meal with her own hands.

Since Old Master Chu passed away and Chu Xi went missing, the relationship between Chu Wan Ning and Madam Ye had grown distant. Madam Ye had often invited Chu Wan Ning over, but the young girl had never once accepted. This time, she intended to ask gently, not expecting Chu Wan Ning to agree so readily.

Chu Wan Ning had been a delicate and charming child, endearing to all, and had blossomed into a graceful young lady. Madam Ye, having three sons of her own but no daughters, had long regarded Chu Wan Ning as her own daughter, often coaxing her to call her godmother.

Chu Wan Ning was completely unaware that her acceptance was so unusual. Even Ye Mu Gui did not show surprise when she agreed.

But she was not afraid; after all, she truly was Chu Wan Ning.

“Madam, Madam, Miss Wan Ning has arrived!” The butler hurriedly reported, his tone cheerful.

He knew Madam Ye had been busy since early morning just to receive Miss Wan Ning, and as soon as he saw her enter the gate, he came to inform her.

Madam Ye emerged from the kitchen, wiping her hands as she went outside.

“Oh, my daughter has finally come. Where’s that stinky Mu Gui? Is he still upstairs? Hurry and call him down.”

“Ah, you go and invite Young Master downstairs!” The butler instructed a nearby servant, then followed Madam Ye to greet Chu Wan Ning.

Chu Wan Ning had slept through the entire journey in the car, just opening her eyes as it came to a stop.

“Husband, check me over, see if anything’s wrong?” Chu Wan Ning turned her upper body and asked.

Before Lu Siyen could reply, Lu Siqing excitedly exclaimed, “Sister-in-law, you’re like a goddess descended from the heavens, beautiful beyond words, perfect everywhere!”

Lu Siyen: “...” He just wanted to throw him out!

“Get out of the car!” Lu Siyen shot Lu Siqing a cold glance.

Pouting, Lu Siqing looked defiant. “Hmph, Big Devil, now the whole school knows I have the most beautiful sister-in-law!”

With that, he hugged the gift he had prepared for the Ye family and jumped out of the car.

Lu Bei was already used to this and quickly steadied him, preventing him from falling flat on his face.

From a distance, Madam Ye frowned at the little bundle before her. “Butler, who... who is this?”

The butler had just heard from the outermost gate guard that Miss Chu had arrived and went to find Madam Ye, but hadn’t seen the car Miss Wan Ning came in. Now, seeing the license plate clearly, he recognized it and gasped.

“Madam, it’s the car of the Lu family’s master! This must be the Lu family’s young master.”

Lu Siyen and Lu Siqing rarely attended social gatherings among wealthy families, but the Ye family’s butler was required to be well-informed about all major wealthy families, regularly updating details like license plates to avoid any conflicts when out.

Hearing this, Madam Ye’s frown deepened. Since when did Wan Ning have any connection to the Lu family?

Her steps quickened.

Inside the car, Lu Siyen gently tucked a stray strand of Chu Wan Ning’s hair behind her ear and said softly, “Wan Wan, you’re beautiful, perfect in every way. Let’s go; Madam Ye is probably coming this way.”

Chu Wan Ning nodded, no longer hesitant.

Lu Siyen was the first to step out of the car, then turned and extended a long, warm hand.

Chu Wan Ning placed her soft, delicate hand into his. As she stepped out with slender, straight legs, she was suddenly startled by a loud shout.

“Hey! Who are you? Let go of her!” Ye Mu Gui sprinted over at full speed.

Madam Ye and the butler behind him barely had a chance to speak.

Just as Ye Mu Gui raised his hand to pull at Lu Siyen, Chu Wan Ning pressed down on his shoulder with one hand.

Only then did Lu Siyen glance back at him, and Ye Mu Gui felt a chill run through his body.

“Oh my god, Lu… Lu Master, you, you’re with my sister...”

Ye Mu Gui was utterly bewildered.

Who could tell him why Chu Wan Ning was with the so-called Lu King of Hell?

He looked back at his mother, who shook her head.

“Madam Ye, good day. Sorry to intrude,” Lu Siyen greeted politely.

“Godmother, did you miss me?” Chu Wan Ning spoke up from memory, simultaneously releasing Ye Mu Gui’s shoulder. “Ye Mu Gui, call me sister-in-law!”

Chu Wan Ning was indeed a few days older than Ye Mu Gui, but he refused to be called younger brother because of his pride and insisted on being called “older brother.”

Normally, Chu Wan Ning didn’t mind, but with Lu Siyen present, things were different.

“Sister-in-law?” Madam Ye looked at Chu Wan Ning in confusion, her gaze finally resting on Lu Siyen’s hand holding Chu Wan Ning’s.

Could someone explain this to her?

“Hello everyone, I’m Lu Siqing. Chu Wan Ning is my sister-in-law, legally married to my brother Lu Siyen!” Lu Siqing proudly introduced himself, stepping into the group.

Bang!

Madam Ye took two steps back, nearly falling but caught by the butler. Ye Mu Gui hurried over to steady her.

“Mom, I didn’t mishear, right? Chu Wan Ning is married?” Ye Mu Gui rubbed his ear and asked again.

Lu Siqing gave him a big eye-roll. “So young, and your ears can’t hear properly? She is my sister-in-law!”

Chu Wan Ning, standing to the side, couldn’t help but smile.

She truly hadn’t realized just how shocking the news of her marriage was to Madam Ye and Ye Mu Gui.

She released Lu Siyen’s hand and stepped forward, linking her arm through Madam Ye’s other arm.

“Godmother, I really did register our marriage with A Yan!” Chu Wan Ning cooed.

Madam Ye patted Chu Wan Ning’s hand silently and led her inside. The others followed.

Lu Siyen glanced at his now empty hand. Hmm, not used to this!

As soon as they entered the living room, Madam Ye instructed the butler to take good care of the guests and told Ye Mu Gui to accompany Lu Siyen and Lu Siqing, while she took Chu Wan Ning upstairs to the study.

“Tell Godmother, is something wrong?” Madam Ye asked, her voice choking with emotion.

Chu Wan Ning hadn’t expected Madam Ye to care so deeply about her and to ask outright if something had happened.

At that moment, she resolved to treat her godmother as her own mother from now on and to spare no effort in finding her real mother.

She had no feelings left for her scoundrel father or stepmother. The moment they sold her off, all ties were severed. She briefly recounted how she ended up on the yacht, was mistreated, and how Lu Siyen rescued Qing Bao and brought her home.

“That despicable Qiu Dian, rest assured, Godmother won’t let her off. I’ll call your godfather right away; the Ye family will cut all business ties with him.” Madam Ye’s eyes reddened as she listened, heart aching yet filled with fury.

“Then, why did you register the marriage? Do you like Master Lu? Or is there another reason?”

Madam Ye had heard about Lu Siyen. He was an unavoidable presence in the entire Imperial Capital. However, she didn’t believe the rumors, and from what she saw just now, it was clear he had genuine feelings for Wan Ning.

Chu Wan Ning squeezed Madam Ye’s hand and began to speak.