"...Your mother and I were very close. I watched you grow up over the years. I know Chengxuan has his faults, but our families have known each other for so long. Even if not for my sake, then for your mother's, could you ask Cheng Lang to let Chengxuan off?" As Madam Lu spoke, her eyes reddened. "He's my only son. If he really goes to prison, how am I supposed to live out the rest of my life?"
Madam Lu also told Qin Mu about the illegitimate son hiring a private detective to investigate her. She sneered repeatedly as she spoke. "...He hasn't even returned to the Lu Family yet, and he already dares to scheme against me like this. If he really gains power one day, will there still be room for me in the entire Lu Family?"
Qin Mu remained silent.
Madam Lu continued, "I know you and Cheng Lang are close. I'm not asking for anything else, only that Chengxuan doesn't go to prison. Whatever conditions he proposes, I'll agree to them."
After pondering for a long while, Qin Mu finally said, "Cheng Lang already gave him a chance, but Lu Chengxuan didn't cherish it." Instead, relying on the Lu Family's wealth and influence, he had repeatedly committed indecent acts against Shen Huaiyu.
Madam Lu grew anxious at once. "I know Chengxuan did something wrong—"
"He didn't merely do something wrong." Qin Mu calmly interrupted her. "He broke the law."
Madam Lu understood the implication behind Qin Mu's words. Her expression stiffened. "So you refuse to plead for him?"
Qin Mu remained expressionless.
Madam Lu took a deep breath. "A-Mu, can't you help Auntie? After all these years, Auntie has never asked you for anything—"
"I don't like Lu Chengxuan either." Qin Mu interrupted her again.