SBCEJM -Chapter 330 How Much Is True Love Worth? The Mistress Gives the Answer Through Action

Lu Ziang was completely overwhelmed by the barrage of questions. His face shifted from red to pale, then from pale to green.

He opened his mouth, trying to argue back—but found, to his shock, that he couldn’t say a single word.

Because everything she said was true.

In the end, all his unwillingness, anger, and humiliation condensed into a weak threat.

“You… you’ll regret this!”

He threw out the line, kicked the door open, and stormed out in fury.

Outside the window, Feng Zeyuan and Liu Si exchanged a glance.

【Hahaha, what a masterpiece of realism education!】

【Love gets crushed to pieces in front of money!】

【That Concubine Hu really knows what she’s doing—she understands what true security is.】

Liu Si quickly added notes into her little notebook:

Female lead trait #5—clear-headed, aware of her situation, decisive in cutting losses… worth learning from.

The two immediately followed. The gossip wasn’t over yet.

Feng Zeyuan and Liu Si trailed after Lu Ziang all the way through winding corridors and blooming gardens until they reached his private courtyard.

As soon as they stepped through the gate, a dignified and gentle woman came forward to greet them.

“Hubby, you’re back.”

This was Lu Ziang’s lawful wife, Mrs. He, born into a noble family and known for her refinement and propriety.

Behind her stood three young women—each graceful, beautiful, and delicately dressed.

All of them lowered their eyes modestly, appearing obedient and proper.

Mrs. He wore a flawless, virtuous smile as she pointed to the three women behind her and said softly:

“You’ve been away all year, with no one to take care of you. I couldn’t help but worry.”

“These three sisters were carefully chosen by Mother and me. They are all of excellent character and appearance.”

“From now on, they will serve you well.”

Her tone was sincere, her eyes full of concern for her husband.

Lu Ziang froze completely.

He looked at his wife’s gentle face, then at the three shy beauties, his mind buzzing.

His concubine became his father’s woman, and now his wife was giving him three women…

What kind of situation was this?

He felt less like a person and more like a walking joke.

But in the Lu household, he could not defy his father, nor could he go against his mother and wife’s joint decision.

In the end, he could only grit his teeth and swallow all the blood and tears.

His throat moved. From between his teeth, he forced out a single word:

“…Fine.”

Outside the window, Feng Zeyuan felt like applauding the women of the Lu family.

【Good heavens! Just… good heavens!】

【Did these women all coordinate this? Why are they so enthusiastic about arranging concubines for their men?】

【The mother-in-law arranges for the father-in-law, the wife arranges for the husband—what kind of family group project is this?!】

The system chimed in:

【Host, Mrs. He and her mother-in-law Madam Zhang have a very close relationship—they follow each other’s example.】

【They come from powerful families, so they don’t fear being replaced. As long as they fulfill their duties, their status remains stable.】

【Arranging concubines not only shows generosity and earns them a virtuous reputation, but also reduces the risk of childbirth. Why wouldn’t they do it?】

【And Madam Zhang, Lu Ziang’s mother—she has four sons and two daughters recorded under her name, all registered as legitimate heirs.】

Feng Zeyuan was stunned.

【Wait… none of them are her biological children?】

The system replied with a hint of amusement:

【None. All born from concubines, then taken and registered under her name at birth as legitimate heirs.】

【She figured it out early—childbirth is dangerous, painful, and ruins the body. Why suffer herself? Let those willing to give birth do it instead.】

Feng Zeyuan was speechless.

【That’s… next-level thinking.】

【They’ve basically turned “don’t give birth, stay safe” into an art form.】

【The Lu family is basically the peak of reverse harem politics!】

At that moment, a servant hurried into the courtyard and bowed.

“Second Young Master, the master asks you to go to Qinghui Courtyard. Concubine Wang is critically ill and wishes to see you.”

Lu Ziang, already irritated, waved impatiently.

“Got it. I’ll go now.”

He had no choice but to obey. He straightened his robe and headed toward Qinghui Courtyard.

Feng Zeyuan and Liu Si naturally followed.

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Qinghui Courtyard

Even before entering, it was obvious the place was more luxurious than the main residence of Mrs. He.

Rare flowers filled the garden. Rockeries, ponds, and corridors were exquisitely arranged. Even the lanterns were made of fine sheep leather.

Yet the rich fragrance of flowers could not suppress the heavy smell of medicine and blood drifting from the half-open window.

【System, what’s this Concubine Wang’s background?】

Feng Zeyuan asked in curiosity.

【A concubine’s courtyard more luxurious than the main wife’s? That’s bold. Isn’t this overstepping?】

The system replied leisurely:

【Because she is Lord Lu’s first love—his “white moonlight” and “cinnabar mole.” True love.】

Feng Zeyuan curled her lip.

【What’s the use of true love? Can it be eaten? Can it save your life?】

Inside the room, servants moved anxiously.

On the bed lay a pale, exhausted woman—Concubine Wang.

When she saw Lu Ziang, her face lit up with a sickly, almost proud expression.

“Ziang… you’re here…”

Her voice was weak, yet still clung to delusion.

“Your father… he truly loves me… Madam Zhang only has the position of legal wife, but she will never have his heart…”

Before she could finish, a loud baby cry came from the inner room.

【System: Concubine Wang just gave birth to her eighth child—another son.】

【But she suffered severe postpartum hemorrhage. The imperial physician says she may not survive the winter.】

【She destroyed herself for the so-called “love” of a man… how tragic.】

Lu Ziang looked at her coldly, disgust flashing in his eyes.

“Even if you give birth to more children, you still end up like this—half dead.”

He didn’t even look at the newborn child.

He turned and left, as if staying one more second would be unbearable.

Concubine Wang trembled in rage, coughing violently.

Feng Zeyuan watched her fading figure and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

All for a man’s so-called “true love,” all to prove she was more favored than the legitimate wife—she had destroyed herself.

【System! This is a bloody lesson—and a huge business opportunity!】

【Maybe our “Human World Department Store” can launch safe contraceptive medicine… and condoms!】

【Let women suffer less, have fewer children, and protect their health and lives!】

【We’d make money—and save countless women at the same time.】

The system immediately turned enthusiastic:

【Host is brilliant! This is a project of everlasting merit (and profit)!】

【I can already see countless women worshipping you and offering incense!】

Nearby, Liu Si’s ears perked up like a rabbit’s. She didn’t dare miss a single word.

Her eyes sparkled as she scribbled furiously in her notebook.

Contraceptive medicine?

Something called… “condoms”?

I must buy them in the future. Absolutely must.

Soon, the courtyard returned to silence, broken only by the faint cries of the newborn child and hurried footsteps of servants.

Feng Zeyuan finished watching the drama and was about to leave with Liu Si.

Suddenly—

A sharp alarm rang in her mind.

【Host, don’t go! Not yet!】

【The Lu family drama isn’t over—the real climax is still coming!】