That night, red lanterns hung high throughout Lu Manor, and the air was filled with laughter and cheer.
Old Master Lu laughed heartily and drank several cups in succession.
The Lu Family gathered around Ye Zhen, repeatedly toasting him. Even Old Madam Lu personally raised her cup and offered Ye Zhen a drink.
"Kuo Hai, this cup is from Grandma."
Ye Zhen repeatedly said he did not deserve it, but Old Madam Lu was adamant. "Kuo Hai, you first saved the child in Zitong's womb and Ding Chi, then you saved Ding Chi again. Today, you made my Lu Family hold our heads high. Let me lay my words here today—from this day onward, you are my true grandson-in-law.
"If anyone dares say again that you married into the family, or that you were bought, whether inside or outside Lu Manor, this old woman will be the first to settle the score with them."
Somewhat emotional, Old Madam Lu took Lü Qingzhu's hand and continued, "From today onward, you and Ding Chi will stand on equal footing with Lü Kun in Lu Manor. There will be no distinction between insiders and outsiders."
Having said that, Old Madam Lu waved her hand. "Kun, come here!"
"Grandma."
"Come and pay your respects properly again to your two brothers-in-law. If you dare show them the slightest disrespect in the future, the family rules will deal with you!"
Lü Kun still wore a mischievous grin. "Grandma, my brothers-in-law are so formidable. How would I dare?" Though he said so, he still followed the proper etiquette and paid his respects anew to Ye Zhen and Ding Chi.
Nearby, Lü Zitong and Ding Chi also repeatedly toasted Ye Zhen. Twice in a row, he had saved their lives—those debts of gratitude were as real as they