Since Xie Yanchuan had confined Lu Wanrou, she had been much more well - behaved these days.
However, Ruan Jiu felt a sense of uneasiness in her heart.
If things continued like this, after the matter of Lu Wanrou's pregnancy died down, the engagement between her and Xie Yanchuan would be put on the agenda.
It seemed that she must find an opportunity for Lu Wanrou to take action.
Suddenly, she saw the invitation card sent by Shen Yu on the table.
A brilliant idea flashed through her mind. This was a good opportunity.
She handed the invitation card to Chun Tao and instructed, "Send this invitation card to the eldest branch. Remember, make sure Lu Wanrou knows about it."
Lu Wanrou had long been unwilling to stay in the Xie Mansion to have her baby without a clear status.
This time, for Shen Yu's restaurant opening, many influential figures in Qinzhou City would attend.
Lu Wanrou must be eager to seize this opportunity and ask Xie Yanchuan to take her with him.
Even if Xie Yanchuan was reluctant, considering the love of Xie Jing and his wife for the baby in Lu Wanrou's belly, they would surely fulfill Lu Wanrou's wish.
At the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, it was bustling with activity.
Not only because of the reputation of the Shen family, but also because the chefs in the Drunken Immortal Restaurant were all from the capital.
Many people came here out of curiosity, eager to taste the flavors of the capital.
"Miss Ruan, you're here?" Shen Yu greeted her with a smile.
Ruan Jiu nodded, "Congratulations on your prosperous business, Young Master Shen."
Hearing Ruan Jiu's flattering words, Shen Yu said helplessly with a smile, "Do you have to be so formal?"
After hearing this, the two looked at each other and smiled.
But this scene was extremely harsh in Xie Jingchu's eyes.
He took two quick steps and quickly walked between the two of them, using his body to separate them.
Shen Yu was first stunned, then sized up Xie Jingchu carefully and said, "I suppose this is the famous Fourth Master Xie of the Xie family."
Xie Jingchu didn't say a word and still had a cold face.
Shen Yu thought to himself that the rumor that Fourth Master Xie had a cruel personality was indeed true.
But Shen Yu wasn't angry. He said with a smile, "I've prepared private rooms upstairs for everyone. Please follow me."
Immediately afterwards, Xie Jingchu led Ruan Jiu upstairs.
The two walked side by side, blocking Shen Yu behind them.
Seeing Xie Jingchu like this, Ruan Jiu finally understood that someone's jealousy had flared up.
A warm feeling rose in her heart, and she felt extremely sweet.
Not long after, the people from the eldest branch also arrived.
After all, this was an invitation to the Xie family, and the banquet couldn't start until everyone was present.
The old master of the Xie family was unwell and was resting at home.
Moreover, none of the people from the third branch came.
They probably were afraid of feeling embarrassed if they met Shen Yu.
Lu Wanrou tightly held onto Xie Yanchuan's arm, wishing she could stick her whole body to him.
Xie Yanchuan, on the other hand, had a gloomy face.
The moment he saw Ruan Jiu, Xie Yanchuan was about to pull his hand away.
But Lu Wanrou said coquettishly, "Yan'er, I feel dizzy."
Hearing this, Xu Qing thought it was a serious matter.
"Yan'er, quickly, help Wanrou sit down."
So, Xie Yanchuan had no choice but to reluctantly let Lu Wanrou hold onto his arm.
Even after they sat down, Lu Wanrou still refused to let go.
Seeing this, Xie Qinghuan couldn't help but roll her eyes and snorted, "Slut, so pretentious."
This remark almost made Ruan Jiu burst out laughing.
It was the first time she thought Xie Qinghuan's words were pleasant to hear.
The eldest and the fourth branches rarely sat at the same table for a meal except during family banquets.
This time, it was because of Shen Yu's invitation.
Even though they had grudges against each other, they couldn't refuse the Shen family's invitation.
During the meal, everyone buried their heads in eating.
Only Lu Wanrou was shaking her head and looking extremely happy.
She even called the servants several times to serve tea and refill water, showing off her status as a member of the Xie family.
After the meal, everyone was about to go downstairs and leave.
But suddenly, Lu Wanrou grabbed Ruan Jiu's sleeve and whispered, "Sister Ruan, wait a minute."
"What's the matter?" Ruan Jiu looked at her suspiciously.
"I have something to say to you, Sister Ruan."
"No way!" Before Ruan Jiu could say a word, Xie Yanchuan directly refused.
After all, the scene of Lu Wanrou pushing Ruan Jiu to the ground that day was still vivid in his mind.
Seeing Xie Yanchuan protecting Ruan Jiu so much, Lu Wanrou felt aggrieved.
Tears were about to well up in her eyes. Xu Qing stepped forward and persuaded, "Yan'er, Wanrou already knows she was wrong. Today she came here specifically to apologize to Miss Biao. Just let them talk for a while. We'll go downstairs and wait."
Xie Yanchuan frowned. This was also a good idea.
"Alright, we'll go and wait for you."
Lu Wanrou nodded with a smile.
But when she turned around, a hint of cruelty flashed in her eyes.
"Sister Ruan, do you still remember what you taught me that day?"
"Of course I do."
"Then today, I, your disciple, will show you how well I've learned!"
"Sure."
Lu Wanrou couldn't help but stand still. She thought she would at least see fear or panic in Ruan Jiu's eyes.
Unexpectedly, the smile on Ruan Jiu's face made her feel scared instead.
The smile was so confident, as if Ruan Jiu already knew everything she was going to do next.
Impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
Soon, she drove this thought out of her mind.
Today, she must make Ruan Jiu be despised by everyone in Qinzhou City!
She saw Lu Wanrou grab Ruan Jiu's hand and exclaimed, "Sister Ruan, I was wrong!"
As soon as her voice rang out, people in the Drunken Immortal Restaurant all turned to look.
Seeing that the opportunity was right, Lu Wanrou imitated the way Ruan Jiu did that day and pulled Ruan Jiu's hand towards her.
Then, Lu Wanrou let out a shrill scream.
She fell down the stairs.
All of this happened so suddenly that no one could have expected it.
It was Xu Qing who first noticed the blood flowing under Lu Wanrou's body. She was so frightened that she exclaimed, "My grandson!"
Xie Yanchuan had never seen such a scene before. He panicked and quickly hugged Lu Wanrou into his arms, at a loss.
Lu Wanrou covered her stomach. Her small face was twisted in pain, and big beads of sweat oozed from her forehead.
Seeing this, everyone present was extremely worried about her.
"Wanrou, why did this happen?" Xie Yanchuan looked at the increasing amount of blood under Lu Wanrou's body. His voice trembled, and his expression was full of fear.
Although he had never expected this child to be born.
But the current scene still made him feel heart - ache.
"Yanlang," Lu Wanrou tightly held Xie Yanchuan's hand with one hand and pointed at Ruan Jiu standing on the upper floor with the other. Her eyes were full of resentment, "It's her! She was jealous of the baby in my belly and pushed me downstairs!"
As soon as she said this, everyone's eyes turned to Ruan Jiu on the second floor.
Xie Yanchuan looked at Ruan Jiu in disbelief.
"The amorous affair of the eldest young master of the Xie family has been well - known recently. No wonder the eldest young master has other lovers. It turns out his fiancée is so vicious."
"Right. That woman is really heartless. Even if she doesn't allow her fiancé to take a concubine, she doesn't have to harm an unborn baby!"
"Not only vicious but also jealous! I think whoever marries her will be unlucky."
People were talking about it one after another.
All these words reached Xie Yanchuan's ears.
So, he asked with a trembling voice, "A Jiu, did you do this?"
"Yanlang, what do you mean? If it wasn't her who pushed me, do you think I would roll down the stairs on purpose, ignoring the baby in my belly?!"
Xie Yanchuan's heart tightened. He looked at Ruan Jiu on the upper floor who still remained silent.
A sense of uneasiness welled up in his heart.
Yes, Wanrou would never frame A Jiu by sacrificing our baby!
A Jiu, I seem to not understand you anymore.