Hearing Lu Guanying's words, the maid froze. She glanced at Song Qingshu beside him and inwardly grumbled: This Young Master Song may be handsome, but what could someone so young possibly be capable of? Why should Madam Tang come out to receive him? Our madam is an honored lady personally appointed by imperial edict! Has Third Young Master lost his mind from anger?
Naturally, she did not dare say any of this aloud, but the disdain on her face said it all.
Seeing this, Lu Guanying grew even angrier and was about to rebuke the maid when Song Qingshu stopped him. "Brother Lu, there is no need to be angry. Since she is your elder, it is only proper for me to pay her a visit. Lead the way, little girl."
The young maid was nearly dazzled senseless by his brilliant smile. She immediately took a liking to him, thinking that Third Young Master was not nearly as sensible as this guest. With a sweet smile, she said, "This way, Young Master."
Lu Guanying looked embarrassed. "I have wronged you, Young Master." After all, Song Qingshu was a regional overlord. Even people like Han Tuozhou treated him with courtesy, while the head of the Lu Family might not even have a seat before Han Tuozhou.
"It is nothing." Song Qingshu smiled faintly, then said thoughtfully, "But Brother Lu, it seems your situation in the Lu Mansion has not been very good lately." From all the signs since entering the residence, it was clear that Lu Guanying was not doing well within the family.
"This is all my fault." Cheng Yaojia let out a soft sigh.
"What happened?" Song Qingshu asked curiously.
Cheng Yaojia sent the maid away before answering, "Madam Tang places great importance on continuing the family line. Everyone