Upon hearing this, the expression on First Madam Luoâs face turned ugly.
"Linhao, considering youâre the younger generation, there are some things that are hard to say, but since you want to bring up the past, as your aunt, I have to say a few words."
"Both your grandmother and your mother died of serious illnesses. What is there to prove? Do you suspect there might be a problem here?"
First Madam Luoâs words were harsh as she continued, "And the two have been deceased for many years. Now that you bring this up again, do you want to disturb them even in death? Although you are now a Lord Earl, with high status and power, you still need to adhere to filial piety so as not to be laughed at by outsiders. And thereâs something I must remind you, your grandmother, Old Madam Luo, was killed by an assassin who broke in to steal, and that assassin has yet to be captured. Instead of avenging your grandmother, you acknowledge a concubine as your grandmother and want to make an issue of her death, which is utterly absurd. Do you not care about the reputation of the Luo Family? Even if you donât care about the family, you should think of yourself. Imagine what people would say if this were to spread."
"Well said!" Luo Linhao couldnât help but clap his hands.
First Madam Luo thought he agreed with her and replaced her sternness with a smile, saying, "Itâs right to think this way. However, no matter what, the Old Concubine did give birth to your father, so itâs only natural for you and your father to be concerned. Just yesterday, the Old Master discussed with me that the Old Concubine has been too lonely living on the estate all these years. He suggested that after you get married, we move the Old Concubine to the Luo Familyâs burial ground to accompany the Old Grand Master."
Yang Chuxia also understood her meaning; this was using the matter of interring Linhaoâs true grandmother into the ancestral grave as a bargain to have Linhao hold his wedding banquet at the Luo familyâs old residence.
The couple of the first branch of the family were so obvious in their scheming. Is it really okay not to cover it up at all? Or do they think Linhao and his father are fools?
"Uncleâs so old yet still worries so much, isnât he afraid of tiring himself out?" Luo Linhao said sarcastically, "My true grandmother has been on that estate for so many years and is used to it. I believe she wouldnât want to join in the commotion at the Luo familyâs great pit, so Iâll kindly decline your offer."
"As for the vengeance for Old Grand Madam, what does that have to do with me? Sheâs not my grandmother! Some people have already been punished for my true grandmotherâs death back then, and according to my fatherâs wishes, we wonât pursue it further. But my motherâs deathâI happen to have found some clues. Whether she died of illness or not, I believe the authorities will have a fair verdict."
"As for the document concerning the partition of the third branch of the family, before I came to Prince Anâs Mansion, Iâve already had someone inform my father and the Luo family clan. By then, a detailed discussion will naturally follow."
Luo Linhaoâs straightforward words caused First Madam Luo to lose her composure. She stood up abruptly, looking at Luo Linhao with cold eyes.
How that old concubine of the Luo family (known as Old Mu) died, she of course knew. It was an affair of Old Madam Luoâs generation. Just a concubine, if the mistress didnât want her alive, wouldnât it be normal to use some slow poison?
As for how Linhaoâs mother died, she knew too, but she only knew. Back then, it was all the ideas of the old lady, carried out by the people of the second branch, and she was only aware of it and didnât stop it.
Could he still want their first branch to take responsibility?
But that doesnât seem right; how could it be possible to investigate something from more than a decade ago?