Chapter 2221: Sister-in-law (3)
Everyone looked at Zhao Li in shock. Some who came to the funeral but were not closely related to the Lu Family had already started whispering, thinking Lu Xian had really gotten married but hadn’t announced it externally.
Those who knew it wasn’t true frowned and looked at Zhao Li with surprise.
Jiaojiao stood beside Zhao Li, her small hand still held by her, and upon hearing this, she was also stunned for a long time.
Lu Zishu and Lu Zhiwei were stunned but soon reacted. They stepped forward, with the former lowering his voice to ask, "Mom, what’s wrong with you? Don’t scare us. When did Jiaojiao and big brother get married?"
"You silly child, how could you say such nonsense? Be careful or your big brother will kick your butt when he hears. Your big brother and Jiaojiao have been engaged since childhood and registered for marriage a few years ago." Saying this, Zhao Li couldn’t help but laugh. She looked at Lu Meng standing in the crowd with a kindly wave: "Xiaomeng, come to Grandma."
Lu Meng obediently walked over, Zhao Li immediately took his small hand and said, "Xiaomeng, tell your father you will take good care of your mom, so he can rest assured."
A child has already appeared?
Those who didn’t know the situation were even more shocked.
But soon they found it unlikely because Jiaojiao was only eighteen years old, and this child looked at least three or four years old. Plus the pregnancy period, Jiaojiao couldn’t have given birth at thirteen or fourteen.
Lu Meng was overjoyed upon hearing Zhao Li’s words and, without needing any prompting, immediately knelt before Lu Xian’s grave, bowed his head, and said: "Dad, don’t worry, I’ll protect Mom."
"What a good child." Zhao Li affectionately patted his little head.
As her gaze turned to Lu Zishu, it carried a bit of disappointment: "You, you’re already an adult, now that your big brother is gone, you should mature. Even such an important matter you couldn’t handle; what use do we have for you? Remember to add your sister-in-law’s name later, understood?"
"Mom..." Lu Zishu choked out.
Zhao Li waved his hand away and started tidying up the flowers by the grave on her own.
At this moment, it began to drizzle, and Zhao Li sat in front of the grave, tidying up as she spoke to Lu Zhiwei, "Zhiwei, it’s raining, escort the guests. I’ll stay here a little longer with my son. Zishu, don’t idle; hurry with what Mom asked you to do!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zishu wanted to speak but was tugged by Lu Zhiwei, who shook his head at him.
Clearly, Zhao Li was not in a normal state, and it was not suitable to provoke her now.
Lu Zhiwei pointed some relatives and friends outside the cemetery, leading them out, as they started leaving in small groups. Only the Ruan Family remained in place.
Shu Jiao lowered her eyes to look at Zhao Li, half-kneeling in front of the grave, her emotions unclear.
Ruan Jianguo was helping to escort the guests with Lu Zhiwei, though his expression was not pleasant. Fortunately, after leading everyone out, Lu Zhiwei began to explain to the relatives and friends.
Everyone understood after hearing the explanation, but still, some felt the matter wasn’t that simple. After all, Zhao Li’s affection for Jiaojiao, her goddaughter, was well known over the years. Perhaps she treated her as a daughter-in-law; otherwise, why would she be so fond of someone with no blood relation?