After the empress transmigrated, she became the judge of the entertainment industry.

Chapter 364 Luckily I wasn't wearing high heels.

Although the Lu family put on a grand show for the wedding, they didn't seem to put much effort into it.

Ye Sanqing glanced around as he entered and immediately spotted at least three security loopholes.

It's hard to say whether it was unintentional or deliberate... After all, if security is inadequate, and something unexpected happens, the Lu family can easily shift the blame to the security company.

You only need to scan the QR code on the electronic invitation to enter; there are no security checks at the main entrance... I wonder if there are any at the banquet hall.

It's very likely that they didn't. Given the Lu family's feudalistic ways, even using electronic invitations would probably be a necessary compromise to conform to the trends of the times.

Conversely, reducing the number of electronic devices can also prevent intrusion.

Behind the door was a long red carpet that led straight ahead.

The carpet became damp and darkened in color due to the fog, resembling bloodstains that couldn't be cleaned.

There was no scenery in the courtyard, only some stone statues covered with moss, and after the mist, you could vaguely see the withered roots of some old trees.

If it weren't for the relatively lively atmosphere, this place would indeed be just as Ye Sanqing had estimated—perfect for filming horror movies…

The people coming and going were mainly staff members, as well as guests who had already entered and were walking forward.

"Luckily I wasn't wearing high heels," Yu Canling remarked after witnessing yet another elegantly dressed woman nearly twist her ankle.

Ye Sanqing and Gong Yao both agreed.

They were used to dressing in a more convenient way, which is why they dressed like this today, but Yu Canling was clearly prepared.

Otherwise, it would be difficult to create a combination like a fishtail skirt paired with ankle boots.

Besides trying to create a wedding atmosphere, the main purpose of this carpet is probably to cover up the uneven cobblestone path underneath...

How uneven is this stone path? It's the kind of path where if you step on it on a rainy day, you'll get splashed with water.

Is the Lu family really on the verge of bankruptcy?

Ye Sanqing's suspicions deepened when he recalled Lu Wangqian's stingy nature.

I used to think his cash flow was tight because his main territory was overseas, but it seems he's still like this even after coming to the Lu family's old residence...

And it actually takes almost half an hour to get to the banquet hall...

What does this mean? It means that the area inside is quite large, and there is definitely enough road width for a car to drive in.

They actually arranged for guests to park in the parking lot outside and then walk in...

Guests whose wealth is not as great as the Lu family might not have any objections, but for this group of people, it was somewhat inappropriate.

Ye Sanqing had no problem with walking itself, but she did understand etiquette and manners.

The Lu family probably did this to create the image of themselves as a regional hegemon, and they didn't expect that these women would all be here today.

at the same time……

"Useless! You can't even handle such a small matter!"

Accompanied by an angry, aged male voice and the sound of a teacup shattering, blood slowly trickled down a young woman's forehead.

"Grandpa, I...I tried my best, but they really didn't reply to me...I really didn't know they would all come today..."

Lu Xuening pressed her handkerchief to her forehead and answered with great grievance.

"You mean, this is their fault? What was supposed to be a great opportunity to build relationships, and you ruined it! You're truly a lowlife!"

The one who was getting angry was Old Master Lu, who slammed his fist on the table next to the armchair several times in a fit of rage.

"Master, it's a joyous occasion, please don't get angry..."

"Yes, don't hurt yourself..."

Several women of varying ages immediately offered their advice.

Their ages ranged greatly; the oldest was close to the age of Old Master Lu, while the youngest... was even younger than Lu Xuening, who was kneeling on the ground.

"That's enough!" Old Master Lu sat down and caught his breath for a while. The youngest person immediately brought him a cup of fresh tea.

"You also bear responsibility. You two can go and receive your family punishment later. Now get out! Don't get in my way, and don't disgrace the Lu family!"

He seemed to find his youngest lover more pleasing to the eye, touching her face before continuing his announcement.

A middle-aged woman immediately stepped forward to help Lu Xuening up, apologized repeatedly, and left.

"How can you not even handle something this simple? All that effort I put in to speak well of you to the old master was for nothing!!"

The middle-aged woman led Lu Xuening out of sight and immediately shook her off, angrily saying.

She was the fifth concubine of Old Master Lu.

This name doesn't sound very modern, but it's very Lu family-style.

As the illegitimate daughter of an illegitimate child, Lu Xuening was not well regarded in the Lu family. If her parents hadn't died, she might not have been found by the Lu family.

It's a long story, but in short, the fifth concubine... as you can tell from her ranking, was in an awkward position, neither high nor low. The fifth concubine didn't have many capable people at her disposal, and she recommended Lu Xuening to be in charge of organizing this wedding, just to give it a try.

If it works out, she can bring Lu Xuening to her side; if it doesn't, she can just push Lu Xuening away, since they don't really have any real relationship anyway.

Actually, nobody wanted to have Lu Wangqian's wedding.

If handled well, it would offend Lu Mingye, the current heir of the Lu family; if handled poorly, it would offend Lu Wangqian.

It might also offend the Ye family, because the Ye family's attitude towards Ye Wanyin is not very clear.

Since the Lu family has a long tradition of internal strife, a shrewd person would not put themselves in such an awkward position at this time.

Marginalized people doing marginalized things, and the fifth concubine, quick-witted, immediately recommended Lu Xuening.

Since returning to the Lu family, Lu Xuening has kept a low profile and followed the Lu family's arrangements to undergo various "noble lady training" in preparation for the marriage alliance, so theoretically she can be considered qualified.

Having successfully hosted a banquet is a plus on your dating resume.

Although the Lu family members were dissatisfied, their dissatisfaction mainly stemmed from the fact that the Fifth Concubine had taken the lead. They argued about it briefly but then let it go. However, this did not prevent the people in the room from showing gloating glances at the Fifth Concubine earlier.

“I…sigh.” Lu Xuening gave a bitter smile and shook her head. “If I could move around in social circles like a normal person, things wouldn’t be like this today.”

Her behavior was strictly restricted; in fact, she hadn't stepped out of the Lu family's gate since returning.

Moreover, there are no entertainment activities that young people enjoy nowadays, such as playing games or watching videos.

The Lu family clearly intended to cultivate their offspring, who were to be used for marriage alliances, into the traditional, prestigious families, but they overlooked the necessity of the times.

Young people of Lu Xuening's age nowadays, who don't play games, watch videos, have social media accounts, or even go online much, are extremely rare.

Actually, it's not that no one knew this was a weakness, which was equivalent to losing a few social opportunities, but no one would suggest it to Old Master Lu.

After all... if they don't allow it openly, they can just let their children being trained use cell phones in private. Not everyone needs to receive training here.

Lu Xuening was the only one left without any support. Not only were her parents deceased, but her grandmother, who was also the mistress of Old Master Lu, had also passed away long ago.

Since no one spoke up for her, naturally no one would be kind enough to lift her internet access restrictions.