Chapter 569 - Truce (1/2)
The two were silent. Only the rhythmic tapping of their feet as they walked could be heard in the empty hallway.
Tang Yin thought of ways to break the ice with this oversensitive man.
She was the host after all and was also used to being active, so she should speak first.
”I would like to apologize--”
”I want to apologize--”
Tang Yin and Lu Yin Ze looked at each other, stunned.
Their steps halted as well.
After recovering, Lu Yin Ze gestured for Tang Yin to speak first. ”Please feel free to speak first, Second Young Miss Tang.”
”Ah, no. It's fine for me to hear you out first.”
Since the lady had spoken, Lu Yin Ze took this chance to apologize. He stood in front of her and bowed. ”I deeply apologize for ruining your concert. As a representative of the Lu family, please allow me to make amends.”
Tang Yin waved her hand. ”Ah, no, please don't say that. I should be the one apologizing! I would like to express my apologies in behalf of my grandmother. We have been too insensitive and invited... that person.” Tang Yin did not now how to address Lu Yin Ze's father, Ming Zhi Yi.
Tang Yin knew the story why there was a grudge between Lu Yin Ze's father and Old Master Lu. Her grandmother undoubtedly knew it as well. Yet despite this, her grandmother still invited that man, even with Old Master Lu's presence.
Her grandmother had definitely done it on purpose. But knowing her grandmother who already pledged an alliance with the Lu's, she must have done it for the Lu family's sake.
”I don't know the exact reason for my grandmother's actions, but I know it is for the sake of the alliance. We don't mean any harm to the Lu family. Please believe in my grandmother. I hope you can forgive us.”
Tang Yin bowed deeply.
She was very sincere. Earlier, she had also heard of a few rumors wherein some people doubted Mistress Tang's intentions towards Old Master Lu.
Even if her grandmother was planning to apologize to the Lu family, Tang Yin still felt the need to approach and express her own remorse, because the old man even collapsed in anger in the concert she held.
Lu Yin Ze stared at her lowered head for a moment, before he gently held her shoulder to hold her up.
”Do not worry, I understand. The Tang family is known for your stubbornness and loyalty. We don't doubt your family's intentions at all. We, the Lu family, are honored to have the Tang family stand on our side. We will not put the blame unreasonably to the Tang family. I know my grandfather will think the same way, too.”
His soft voice made her look up. There was a gentle look on his face which showed that he truly did not blame them.
It was not like what she expected.
Tang Yin thought that Lu Yin Ze would blame her, based on their past inharmonious interactions.
But the man was actually acting very reasonably? He seemed quite understanding somehow?
For a moment, Lu Yin Ze did not look so bad in her eyes.
”Thank you.” Tang Yin took a step back to escape from his hands. She smiled. ”I am glad Second Young Master Lu have such thoughts.”
She lowered her head again, this time to show her gratitude.
Lu Yin Ze did not speak about the matter anymore. Even though he wondered what was Mistress Tang's intentions in inviting his father, he knew that the Tang family did not bear them ill intention. He just left the matter as it is. The truth would come out once his grandfather woke up.
They continued walking.
Lu Yin Ze spoke. ”Thank you for taking time to visit my grandfather.”
”Oh, it is my duty. There's nothing to be grateful about it.”
The two fell silent.
They were nearing the entrance to the hall.
Tang Yin thought about it for a while.
Actually, this Second Young Master Lu was not that bad. There were times when he was rude, but there were also many instances when he was gentle. Compared to other perverted young masters, this man was better.
They just met with bad impressions and started wrongly. Since the Tang family pledged alliance with the Lu family in assisting Lu Yin Ze to secure his inheritance, they were bound to meet a lot of times in the future.