Chapter 2619: A Little Puppy

Not only did they lack a legitimate son, but now their only male heir had been diagnosed with smallpox by the doctor.

Could it be that the Lu family line was going to end here?

If only they could exchange all these daughters for sons.

Lu Junning stood there with a cold expression, her face indifferent.

“Wuu-woof.” There was a whimpering sound coming from near the wall. Ning Shu turned her head and noticed a little puppy in the corner.

Ning Shu couldn’t help but wonder where this dog had come from.

Lu Junning instructed one of her maidservants, “Find someone to take that dog away.”

“Yes,” the maid replied obediently.

Curious, Ning Shu asked Lu Junning, “Second Sister, where did this dog come from?”

Lu Junning shook her head slightly. “Fifth Brother is mischievous. He saw a vendor selling puppies on the street and insisted on buying one.”

Ning Shu nodded as she watched a manservant carry away the little puppy.

She observed it closely—the small pup was sticking out its tongue and panting heavily.

Ning Shu narrowed her eyes and gently nudged Yuan Xiang’s foot. Yuan Xiang looked at her with confusion.

Ning Shu leaned close to Yuan Xiang’s ear and whispered softly, “Go follow that servant boy and see how he handles the dog. But don’t touch it yourself, understand?”

Yuan Xiang nodded discreetly and inconspicuously followed the instructions.

With everyone’s attention focused on the courtyard and due to the large number of people present, nobody noticed Yuan Xiang slipping away.

The doctor emerged from within the courtyard, prompting Lu Yuanfan to ask anxiously, “Is it truly smallpox?”

The doctor nodded solemnly. “Yes, indeed.”

Lu Yuanfan couldn’t help but briefly close his eyes in despair before saying earnestly,

“Please do everything you can to save my son. The cost is open for discussion.”

“I will try my best,” the doctor assured him. “Find someone who has previously had smallpox to take care of your child, constant care will be necessary.”

Mistress Yun was on the verge of tears, and Lu Mingxuan turned around and accused Lu Junning, “It’s you! It must be you who harmed my brother!”

“Lu Junning, how can you be so cruel?” Lu Mingxuan lunged toward Lu Junning.

With cold precision, Lu Junning evaded Lu Mingxuan’s attack and retorted, “I have no idea what you’re talking about. Stop trying to pin everything on me.”

“It was you!” Lu Mingxuan glared at Lu Junning with fiery eyes. “You sought revenge against me! What does it have to do with my brother?”

Her little brother served as the pillar of support for both her and their mother. Even if she were to marry into the marquis’ residence in the future, he would always be there for her.

Once her little brother inherited the Lu family later on, she could confidently hold her head high within the marquis’ residence due to the backing of her maternal family.

“Then explain why I would seek revenge against you?” countered Lu Junning with a frigid gaze.

“That’s enough! Why are you causing a scene? Go back inside. What are you doing here blocking the way?” Frustrated, Lu Yuanfan rubbed his forehead and scolded Lu Mingxuan.

“Dad, it must be Lu Junning who harmed Jinghui. It truly was her!” Resentful, Lu Mingxuan knelt down on the ground and clung to Lu Yuanfan’s clothes. “Dad, please believe me.”

“Your little brother is lying in there right now. Is anything more important than his life? Leave! Don’t stay here causing trouble.” Angered by the situation, Lu Yuanfan kicked away his daughter.

A sharp pain shot through Lu Mingxuan’s chest from being kicked.

“Mingxuan, Mingxuan!” Mistress Yun hurriedly helped up an injured Lu Mingxuan while glaring at Lu Junning with intense hatred in her eyes.

Ignoring Mistress Yun’s gaze, Lu Junning turned around and walked away.

Ning Shu also departed, returning to her own courtyard to wait for Yuan Xiang’s return.

Uncertain of whether Lu Jinghui would survive this or not, Ning Shu couldn’t help but also feel a bit apprehensive.

The unexpected outbreak of smallpox caught them off guard.

Ning Shu sipped her tea while waiting for Yuan Xiang to return.

After a while, Yuan Xiang finally came back. Ning Shu asked eagerly, “How did they handle it?”

“They killed the puppy and buried it,” Yuan Xiang replied.

Ning Shu stood up and said, “Where was it buried? Take me there.”

“Alright.” Yuan Xiang led Ning Shu to a secluded courtyard near the rear courtyard.