ebookland Chapter 336 Liu Shi still knows how to save face
Chapter 336 Liu Shi still knows how to save face
Lu Mansion, Zhaoyun Courtyard.
Pei looked at Liu who suddenly came without bringing any invitation, and a thought flashed in her eyes.
She did not rush to ask, but asked the servants to prepare tea and snacks, and then talked about some things that happened in the capital today.
"Mother!"
Zhao hurried in and her expression changed instantly when she saw Liu sitting there.
"But what happened to Xinlan? My daughter-in-law heard that something happened in Ruyi Building today. Xinlan and Xinran were both in the building today."
Zhao had just heard the news by accident from her servants and had not thought much about it at first, but when she heard that Liu had come to Lu's residence, her heart instantly tightened.
What is Liu doing here at this time!
When Pei heard her say this, she immediately became nervous and looked at Liu.
"But what happened to Xinlan? Do you want me to send a letter to the imperial physician I know?"
Being stared at so nervously and concernedly by the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Liu felt a little bitter at that moment, and realized that she had been too impulsive in rushing to Lu's Mansion.
The news of the accident at Ruyi Tower had probably spread like wildfire. If the Lu family knew at this time that she had not given Lu Xinlan the slightest concern that a mother-in-law should have, and had even made a special trip to the Lu Mansion to call for an explanation, it would probably have a significant impact on her reputation and that of the Tang Mansion.
Thinking of this, she calmed down instantly and realized how much impact Lu Xinlan's words had on her.
She no longer had the intention to charge them, and when she met their gazes, she felt a rare sense of embarrassment.
"No, no, it's Xinlan who's afraid you'll worry. I just happened to have something to go out for, so I wanted to come and say something in person."
"You, ah," Pei waved her hands with emotion, "It's just such a small matter that you have to go there in person. It's our Xinlan who is ignorant.
"The child is still young, and we have always pampered him at home. Spoiled children tend to have a bit of a temper.
"If she does anything wrong, just tell us and I'll call her back and give her a good scolding."
Pei's words sounded like she was talking about her own child's mistakes, but how could Liu not hear that she was subtly reminding her that if she had any dissatisfaction with Lu Xinlan, she should not torture her and ask her to go to the Lu Mansion where they would personally give her a lecture.
Liu smiled politely, but the tone in her heart became more solid.
But now was definitely not the time to start a war and she didn't want to stay here any longer, so she said a few more polite words and then got up and left.
The Zhao family was still a little confused. After sending the person away, they hurried to look for Pei.
"Mother, what is she doing here? What happened to Xinlan?"
"She doesn't want to talk, can we still force her to answer? Don't worry, Xinlan is fine."
If something happened, Liu wouldn't be like this today.
She did not miss the questioning and accusatory look on Liu's face when she came in, which was furious.
Zhao was half-believing and half-doubting, and wanted to ask a few more questions, but was sent back by Pei.
"Okay, stop being suspicious all the time. The child is fine. Don't think about those messy things and deprive Xinlan of her blessings."
Being scolded again, Zhao felt a little aggrieved, but thinking that what Pei had just said made some sense, she left feeling aggrieved.
After Zhao left, Pei looked at Nanny Xu who had just entered the room.
"Have you heard anything?"
Nanny Xu looked solemn, and stepped forward and whispered in her ear, "Madam, before Madam Tang came to the Lu residence, the eldest daughter took a carriage to the Prince of Wei's residence."
"Oh?"
He and Lu Xinran had just encountered danger in Ruyi Tower, and not long after returning home, he rushed to Prince Wei's Mansion?
If there was an emergency...why did Liu come all the way to the Lu Mansion?
Could it be that he is unhappy that she is going out again after returning home?
But if it was really because of this little thing, then Liu's character is too narrow-minded.
Her girl Xinlan is probably going to have a hard time in the Tang Mansion.
"Go, have someone run to the Prince of Wei's mansion and ask what's going on."
Nanny Xu responded and hurried out again. Pei looked at the Buddhist beads in her hand and sighed in her heart.
It's not easy for women in this world, so why should they be targeted and tortured everywhere?
In the Prince of Wei's mansion, Lu Xinran had already had someone tidy up the yard for Lu Xinlan to come and rest.
She planned to spend some time copying down the important information in Yunsong's booklet one by one. After copying down all the important information, she would think about Yunsong's plans together.
"Princess, the old lady sent someone over to ask about the situation of you and the young lady of the Tang Mansion."
"Oh? Ask my sister and me?"
Lu Xinran lowered his eyes and concentrated for a moment, then guessed Pei's intention of sending people to Prince Wei's mansion.
It seems that Liu really went to the Lu Mansion, but she did not tell anyone about her conflict with Lu Xinlan.
Fortunately, Liu still has some dignity!
"Go and lead him to my sister's room."
How to put it, let Lu Xinlan decide. After all, this is her own private matter, and she shouldn't interfere too much.
When Lu Xinlan saw the servants in Pei's room, how could she not understand what this meant.
She smiled bitterly and said, "I will go back to the mansion to visit my grandmother and mother tomorrow morning."
After sending the man back, she stood by the window for a long time, unable to recover.
She still thought wrong and did wrong.
She claimed to be more rational and realistic, but in the end she was defeated by her own reality.
She should have realized that if she wanted to retain the last bit of herself, she would not be able to fully integrate into this era, nor would she be able to be a "good wife" or "good daughter-in-law".
But, I still feel a little sorry for Tang Chongli.
He was caught between them, doing his best to protect her at every turn, and he did nothing wrong.
But after the divorce, it will always have a significant impact on his reputation.
Lu Xinran was busy until late at night, and only then did he reluctantly write down on paper some of Yunsong's plans in recent years.
Song Junyan had already sent Zhang Yongping away. He could completely trust the Queen, but he could not completely trust Zhang Yongping.
Especially since the emperor’s true identity was too sensitive for the Zhang family, and the old lady was still alive, he could not truly trust the Zhang family until the last step.
Since they couldn't trust each other completely, they naturally wouldn't reveal all their thoughts. So after the two of them tested each other, Zhang Yongping didn't mention his subsequent position, and he didn't say much about his subsequent plans.
When Lu Xinran finished her work, she turned sideways and saw him standing behind her, holding the content she had written in his hand.
She rubbed her eyes and stretched: "Why don't you go and rest first?"
Song Junyan smiled and pulled her hand over, gently massaging her wrist and arm.
"But are there any new discoveries?"
Lu Xinran shook his head in frustration: "No, this is the strangest thing, his thoughts and calculations are not shown at all in the booklet."
Either that guy's plans come to him easily without much thought, or his information is blocked by the system or some other force.