Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2329 - 2265: Deliberately Spreading the News

Furthermore, the Pingzhou Lu Family serves as the primary lineage for the Lu Family here in the Capital. Currently, Lu Zhenggang’s son has an engagement with Little Cai’s sister, while Gao Ming’s spouse is actually Little Cai’s aunt. With these three clans clearly forming a solid alliance, why would the Lu Family of Pingzhou still permit Lu Shuangshuang to marry into the Jiang Family?

Is it possible they intend to align themselves with the Jiang and Li Families?

Could they truly lack any desire for that high position?

How could that be possible?

Even Chiang Xiao, who had previously ignored the complex power struggles of these aristocratic families, found it hard to believe.

Having encountered Gao Ming before, she felt an instinctive sense of caution toward him. Even though Gao Ming hadn't acted overtly at the hospital, Chiang Xiao had clearly detected a palpable aura of ambition surrounding him.

As for Lu Zhenggang, while she wasn't personally acquainted with his character, she trusted that Li Hanzhong and Meng Xinian were well-informed.

The fact that neither of them stood on the same side as him was sufficient evidence that something was wrong.

Does Ying Qiong really place that much trust in Lu Shuangshuang?

Chiang Xiao offered no reply to Jiang Yingqiong’s statement.

She merely pressed her lips together, giving a subtle smile before shifting her attention to Li Hanzhong.

"Uncle, I’ve come today because I wanted to ask about the military deployment to Ke Ku Li."

Li Hanzhong was startled by her words, "Has news of this leaked already?"

"Yes."

"This is absolutely outrageous; they are being far too reckless!" Li Hanzhong fumed with rage.

Since the matter had not been finalized, it should never have been made public so carelessly. Leaking such information would only stir up premature unrest and cause needless distress among the families—what purpose did that serve?

Those individuals had clearly leaked the details with hidden, malicious motives.

Observing his outburst, Chiang Xiao deduced that the list was still being decided and that someone had leaked the news early on purpose.

"Did the Long Family find out before everyone else? Are they also participating in the decisions regarding this matter?" Chiang Xiao questioned immediately.

Li Hanzhong’s brow furrowed.

"Little girl, this isn't a topic for us to discuss with you. Are you just trying to find out if Xinian is going?"

This was not an affair she should be interfering in.

Chiang Xiao answered, "I understand. I didn't come here to ask if Brother Xinian is officially on the list, but Little Cai reached out to him. Based on what she hinted at, it seems Brother Xinian is expected to be part of the deployment."

If the Long Family is involved, she needs to determine if they are targeting Meng Xinian, and Li Hanzhong needs to be aware of it as well.

"Little Cai?"

"Yes, isn't her sister newly engaged to a Young Master of the Lu Family?" Chiang Xiao then explained the details of Little Cai’s visit to Anbu Town.

Ying Qiong spoke up in disbelief, "Oh, I recall that girl from the Long Family. Didn't she always insist that she had no interest in getting married?"

"Auntie, is Little Cai a non-marriage advocate?"

"What is a non-marriage advocate?"

"It refers to someone who chooses not to marry because they believe remaining single is a better life."

Ying Qiong nodded in agreement, "Yes, that's her. I've met her a few times, and her opinions are quite shocking. She claims that for a woman, getting married just to stay home, support a husband, and raise children is tedious and lacks ambition. She argues that in the end, the woman gains nothing while the children are forced to take the father's surname. She says if she wants kids, there's no requirement to marry, and things of that nature."

Chiang Xiao felt that her suspicions were being confirmed.

However, didn't Little Cai find it ridiculous to pursue Meng Xinian?

"So, Uncle, what do you suppose gives Little Cai the nerve to think she could marry Brother Xinian and have a child that belongs only to her?"

The implication was chilling.

Could Little Cai be certain that Meng Xinian would never come back?

Li Hanzhong caught Chiang Xiao’s meaning instantly, and his expression shifted dramatically.