Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2702 - 2638: Truly Shameless

"Heavens, what are they even saying? Wasn't Miss Lu always faithfully awaiting the Sixth Young Master? How could she possibly be expecting a child?"

"Precisely! That explains why the Jiang Family is currently in such a predicament, like they've ingested a housefly! Although Miss Lu always claimed to be waiting for the Sixth Young Master, the Jiang Family treated her as if she were one of their own daughters-in-law. Miss Lu resided in a splendid courtyard within the Jiang Family estate, and her yearly gifts were abundant. Whenever Miss Lu expressed a desire, how often did the Jiang Family fail to fulfill it?"

"That's exactly right! I even overheard that the Jiang Family intended to wait a few more years, with the Sixth Young Master's inheritance share slated to be divided with Miss Lu."

"Goodness, the thought alone is chilling. What exactly are Miss Lu's intentions? It doesn't seem like she has been patiently waiting for the Sixth Young Master for twenty years, does it?"

"Indeed, so who is the actual father of the baby she's carrying?"

"Wait, do you think it's possible that now that she's pregnant, she might have already had a child prior? Could this be her second, or perhaps even more?"

"Oh my, the revelation is utterly astonishing!"

"I have a relative employed at the Pingzhou Daily. Should I perhaps ask them to investigate this matter?"

"You truly have such a connection? Acknowledged then, please have them investigate with haste! We are most eager to discover whether Miss Lu is a mortal or a specter!"

"Yes, the Sixth Young Master is truly pitiable. After such a significant event, he returns only to nearly be thrust into the role of an unsuspecting father."

The individuals sent by Yue Yang had merely gathered a few kernels of truth, never anticipating the audience's collective imagination would run rampant, speculating on whether this was Miss Lu's first or subsequent pregnancy. They were inwardly breaking into a cold sweat, truly realizing the terrifying potential of gossipmongers. Yet, for the Lu Family, and specifically for Lu Shuangshuang, the Jiang Family’s actions were merely a reciprocation. How many times over the years had the Lu Family employed similar tactics to pressure the Jiang Family? In the brief period since the Sixth Young Master's return to the Jiang Family, how often had the Lu Family resorted to this strategy to compel him into marrying Lu Shuangshuang? When the elderly Master Lu and Lu Junyou found themselves outmaneuvered by Jiang Shiheng, and subsequently attempted to retrieve Lu Shuangshuang from the Jiang Family, the external rumors became uncontrollable. Jiang Shiheng, however, instructed his people to follow Chen Yiping's counsel, advising against any rash action concerning Lu Shuangshuang at this juncture. Nevertheless, the situation had already devolved into a complete estrangement. The elder Master Lu, distrustful, insisted on taking Lu Shuangshuang away. He believed that asserting dominance at this moment would be advantageous; otherwise, he might appear guilty and be subject to unpredictable demands from the Jiang Family. In contrast, Lu Shuangshuang's immediate physical well-being seemed to hold less importance for him at this point. Naturally, upon her removal, they hoped to avoid any witnesses. Thus, the elder Master Lu dispatched his own men to secure the area. However, unbeknownst to them, someone secretly scaled a tree and observed Lu Shuangshuang being carried away. They had meticulously concealed Lu Shuangshuang, intending to hide her shaved head and visible bruises. Despite their efforts, the circulated news revealed that her pregnancy was already quite apparent, suggesting she was likely more than two months along. At the hospital, stringent measures were taken this time to ensure the ward remained tranquil, barring any external interference. As the physician conducted Lu Shuangshuang’s examination, the elder Master Lu remained outside, his expression heavy with displeasure. "Is the child within Shuangshuang's womb yours?" Lu Junyou stood beside him, head bowed, responding in a subdued tone, "If there truly is a child, then yes." The elder Master Lu jolted upright, striking his own forehead with one hand. A resounding smack echoed.