After rebirth, my elder sister wants to steal my husband!

The night was as dark as ink, and Lu Zhiran walked back to Fu's house under the moonlight. The lights in the house were dim, and it seemed to be stained with a heavy atmosphere. As soon as he stepped into the house, he saw several women anxiously surrounding him. They were Fu Yuzhang's concubines.

These concubines usually had fine clothes and fine makeup, but at this moment they were pale and disheveled, obviously frightened by Fu Yuzhang's incident. Their faces were full of fear and anxiety, and their eyes revealed fear of the unknown and expectation for Lu Zhiran.

Lu Zhiran looked at them, and a trace of helplessness rose in her heart. She knew that these women were innocent, and they were only forced into this storm because they married Fu Yuzhang. She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound calmer.

"My dear sisters, you don't have to panic." Lu Zhiran said with a smile. Although her voice was soft, it was firm and unquestionable. "I will do my best to solve Yu Zhang's problem. You just need to wait for news in the mansion and don't worry too much."

However, these concubines were obviously not reassured by Lu Zhiran's words. Some of them had tears in their eyes, and some bit their lower lips tightly, as if they were trying to suppress the fear in their hearts. One of them, named Wan'er, even knelt in front of Lu Zhiran and begged with tears in her voice:

"Madam, please let us go! We don't want to be implicated in this incident, and we don't want to lose our lives because of it!"

Seeing Wan'er's tearful face, Lu Zhiran's heart softened. She helped Wan'er up and comforted her softly, "Sister Wan'er, don't worry, I will never let you get hurt. But at this moment, we need to unite as one and face this storm together. If you leave, people will suspect that our Fu family is deliberately evading responsibility."

After hearing what Lu Zhiran said, Wan'er's eyes flashed with hesitation. She raised her head and looked at the other concubines, as if seeking their opinions. The other women also nodded, indicating that they were willing to follow Lu Zhiran's arrangements.

"Madam, we all listen to you." One of the women, Qiu Shui, said. Although her voice was a little trembling, it was full of determination. "We are willing to face this storm with you."

Lu Zhiran looked at their determined eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that although these women were jealous of each other on weekdays, they were willing to unite for the Fu family at this moment. She took a deep breath and then said slowly:

"Okay, then we will face this storm together. But before that, I need you to do one thing."

"Madam, please tell us. We will do as you say!" the concubines said one after another, with a determined look on their faces.

Lu Zhiran nodded, and then said: "I need you to sort out the accounts of the Fu family and record every expense. In this way, we can prove the innocence of our Fu family to the court."

The concubines all nodded in agreement after hearing this. They knew that this was the only way to prove the Fu family's innocence. So, they began to get busy, some looking through the account books, and some began to recall past expenses.

Lu Zhiran looked at their busy figures and felt relieved. She knew that with the help of these women, she would be able to find clues to clear Fu Yuzhang's name. She turned and left the study, ready to find some helpers to work together to clear Fu Yuzhang's name.

As the night deepened, the lights in the Fu Mansion became brighter and brighter. The concubines, who were originally terrified and uneasy, were now busy working for the future of the Fu family. And Lu Zhiran became the backbone in their hearts, leading them to face this storm together.

The moonlight was like a stream, falling on the stone road of the Fu Mansion, reflecting the mottled walls. In the night, Lu Zhiran walked hurriedly, her face full of worry and anxiety. Fu Yuzhang, her beloved husband, was now in prison, the charges were unknown, but it was enough to ruin his reputation.

Lu Zhiran walked into the gate of Fu's house and saw that the courtyard was silent except for the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the treetops. She came to the main hall and saw Zhang Xiangxiu, Fu Yuzhang's favorite concubine, kneeling on the ground with her head down and her hands tightly grasping the corners of her clothes, as if waiting for something.

Zhang Xiangxiu was born charming and attractive, with a pair of autumn water eyes, and a bright look. However, at this moment, the rouge on her face could not cover up her paleness and haggardness. Although Lu Zhiran had many dissatisfactions with Zhang Xiangxiu in her heart, she could not bear to blame her at this moment. She walked up to Zhang Xiangxiu and asked softly: "Xiangxiu, what's wrong with you?"

Zhang Xiangxiu raised her head, a flash of panic in her eyes, but then she regained her composure. She bit her lip, as if she had made up her mind, and said, "Madam, I know that I am of humble status and should not say too much here. But now that the master is in prison, I do not want to stay in the mansion any longer, so as not to implicate Madam and everyone in the mansion."

Lu Zhiran was shocked when she heard this. She didn't expect Zhang Xiangxiu to leave at this time. She looked at Zhang Xiangxiu's beautiful face, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart. She knew that although Zhang Xiangxiu and Fu Yuzhang were in love on weekdays, at this critical moment, she chose to leave for the future of the Fu family. This determination and courage made Lu Zhiran look at her with admiration.

"Xiangxiu, have you really thought it through?" Lu Zhiran asked in a deep voice.

Zhang Xiangxiu nodded, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "I have thought about it. Madam, I know you have always misunderstood me. But at this critical moment, I only hope to do my part for the master and the mansion."

Lu Zhiran was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Okay, since you have made up your mind, I will not stop you. But, how are you going to live after you leave?"

Zhang Xiangxiu smiled slightly, as if all the burdens were lifted off her shoulders: "Madam, don't worry. Although I am not talented, I have some savings. Besides, I still have a pair of hands, and I can always find a way to make a living."

Lu Zhiran sighed. She knew that although Zhang Xiangxiu's words were understated, her life would be full of hardships after leaving Fu's house. However, she also understood that this was Zhang Xiangxiu's own choice, and she could only respect it.

"In that case, I wish you a safe journey." Lu Zhiran said, taking off a jade bracelet from his wrist and handing it to Zhang Xiangxiu, "This is my gift to you, and it can be regarded as a bond between us."

Zhang Xiangxiu took the jade bracelet, tears flashing in her eyes: "Thank you, Madam. I will always remember your kindness."

Lu Zhiran waved his hand, signaling Zhang Xiangxiu to leave. Zhang Xiangxiu stood up, bowed to Lu Zhiran, and then turned to leave. Her back gradually went away in the moonlight, and finally disappeared into the night.

Lu Zhiran stood in the courtyard, looking at the direction where Zhang Xiangxiu left, with mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that the relationship between her and Fu Yuzhang was no longer salvageable, but at this critical moment, she had to be strong for the future of the Fu family. She took a deep breath, turned around and walked towards the study. She knew that she had to take action...