Prologue (2/2)

Pak!

Lu Qingkong slapped the coffee table in front of him, the thousand-year-old red sandalwood table made from the hands of a master being instantly crushed into pieces.

“The deceitful Heavens is oppressing our Lu family.”

“Father—-“

Lu Qingkong did not speak. After a long time, he asked in a long voice: “I've heard that a servant girl has just given birth to a girl?”

“That's right, she is Xiaoyu's servant.” Lu Xingming suddenly widened his eyes, his face filled with shock. “Father, you—“

“Swap them.”

“Father, he is still the flesh and bones of the Lu family. He is your true grandson…”

“I've already said, our Lu family doesn't need trash.” Lu Qingkong strictly shouted. “Do you really want the outside world to know that a deformed child was born in the Lu family? Do you really want people to know, that the grandson of Lu Qingkong and the son of Lu Xingming was —struck by lightning?”

“But what about Xiaoyu…”

“She's tired, she should rest.” The voice of Lu Qingkong lowered by a lot. “You go accompany her.”

Lu Xingming bowed his head, walking outside. His originally tall body was bent by the harsh and cruel reality.

“She's called Lu Qiji**.” Lu Qingkong suddenly shouted.

“What?”

“The name of the girl is to be called Lu Qiji, this is the name I have chosen for her.” Lu Qingkong said. “Tomorrow morning, bring her out to receive the compliments and glory.”

“Yes father.” Lu Qingming said with a hoa.r.s.e voice.

His son—

No, he never had a son before.

His daughter was called Lu Qiji.

*It's some sort of eclipse.

** Lu Qiji, the second part of her name can also be interpreted as 'opportunity'.

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