Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2674 - 2610: Regrets from Back Then

Taking a deep breath, she continued her inquiry, "Did Lu Shuangshuang ever mention that her engagement with Sixth Young Master had already been called off back then?"

Fei Cui appeared to possess more clarity on this particular matter.

Following the question, Chiang Xiao turned her expectant gaze toward Fei Cui.

Leaning against the wall, Fei Cui seemed quite frail. Nevertheless, she promptly responded.

"Yes, at that time, Sixth Young Master Jiang indeed sent someone with a letter to sever the engagement and returned the token. The eldest young lady was absolutely furious and threw a major tantrum. In her rage, she agreed and sent back the Ruby Necklace they had initially gifted her."

Just as suspected!

The engagement had indeed been broken off back then.

Her father had dispatched Xiao Fu to officially end the engagement, and the matter was settled.

She cast a glance at the still-unconscious Lu Shuangshuang and inquired, "Then, what about the Ruby Necklace that Lu Shuangshuang is currently wearing?"

"After the messenger departed with the token, the eldest young lady began to regret her decision. She declared that since Sixth Young Master wished to break off their engagement because of that *slut*, she shouldn't allow him to end up with that *slut*. Instead, she resolved to cling to Sixth Young Master tightly, ensuring he could never escape her, and prevent that *slut* from getting her way. Consequently, she searched extensively and procured a ruby of equivalent quality, commissioning someone to craft a necklace identical to the original engagement token."

It was precisely Lu Shuangshuang's deception at play!

Chiang Xiao approached Lu Shuangshuang, pulled aside her collar, and confirmed the presence of the Ruby Necklace around her neck.

Gritting her teeth, Chiang Xiao immediately snatched the necklace, tucking it into her pocket.

She would not leave even the counterfeit to Lu Shuangshuang!

Furthermore, who precisely was the *slut* Fei Cui had repeatedly mentioned earlier?

"Who was the *slut* you referred to just now?"

"She was Sixth Young Master Jiang’s beloved. However, the eldest young lady was merely speculating. Given that the Jiang and Lu families initially harbored intentions of an arranged marriage, Sixth Young Master Jiang was aware he might eventually marry the eldest young lady. He did not voice any opposition until a certain excursion to an island. Upon their return, his attitude shifted dramatically. Whenever the topic of an arranged marriage arose, he actively sought to decline."

As Fei Cui recounted the events, Chiang Xiao gradually pieced together the truth of what had transpired back then.

Initially, Sixth Young Master Jiang had no objections to marrying into the Lu family.

Being groomed as the successor, he viewed marriage as potentially beneficial for the family's development.

Regarding Lu Shuangshuang, it could not be said that he held any particular affection for her, nor did he actively dislike her at that point.

If their post-marital relationship were one of mutual respect, he did not foresee it as a significant issue.

Therefore, when members of the Jiang and Lu families casually jested about him and Lu Shuangshuang, he would simply smile and offer no objection.

At that time, Lu Shuangshuang had already developed feelings for him and was anticipating the formal proposal from their families.

On one occasion, they traveled to an island with several other aristocratic youths. During the trip, Sixth Young Master Jiang briefly excused himself to attend to something privately, leaving the group for a short period. Upon his return, a subtle change had occurred. While others remained oblivious, young Lu Shuangshuang, who had been observing him intently, perceived a significant alteration in his demeanor.

Following their return, whenever the Jiang and Lu families resumed their playful discussions about the two of them, Sixth Young Master Jiang explicitly requested that such jests cease, deeming them unfair to Miss Shuang.

To Lu Shuangshuang, this was an unmistakable signal of refusal.