Chapter 19 Her life depends on your thoughts

Ji Qingwu's heart moved slightly.

When the eldest brother-in-law came in, he not only noticed the change in the eldest sister's mood at a glance, but also asked about it in public without any concealment.

Do you want to seek justice for her?

It seems that the eldest sister's status in the prince's heart is not as low as Ji Qingrong thought.

Lu Juan only saw Ji Qingwu's eyes moving back and forth between him and Qingrong. His watery pupils rolled around, and then he revealed an extremely satisfied look.

It seemed like she had some recognition of him.

Hearing Lu Juan's question, Cui's heart tightened. She knew that he was on duty in the palace today and would not go home, so he came to Ninghua Hall to ask about the soup.

Now, I can only gloss over it quickly.

Cui smiled and waved her hands, saying, "It's nothing serious. It's just a few arguments in the inner house. It's not worth your concern."

It's not just a few arguments.

Ji Qingrong lowered her eyes to hide the anger in them.

It was clear that her true love for several years was wasted, which left her childless and lonely for the rest of her life.

Lu Juan's eyes suddenly deepened.

"Qingrong, you speak."

Ji Qingrong raised her eyes and looked into her husband's eyes. She thought of what her fifth sister had asked her earlier, whether her husband would handle this matter impartially...

She bit her lip, feeling undecided. Should she give it a try for that tiny chance of winning?

After saying this, if the situation ends up with a complete failure...

Ji Qingrong still held back.

She couldn't take the risk. Her body was already injured, and she couldn't lose her marital relationship under impulse.

Seeing her hesitate and finally lower her head in disappointment, Lu Juan frowned again.

Lord Lu, who was a brilliant and glorious official in the court, had never frowned so often because of the difficulties in officialdom.

Cui saw his expression and thought he was dissatisfied with Ji Qingrong, so she advised with a smile in her eyes: "Ziyou, don't be angry with your wife. There is nothing wrong. Even if she did something wrong, I have already taught her a lesson."

Lu Juan's courtesy name is Ziyou. People close to him would call him that, but Ji Qingrong has never called him that.

"What's not done well?" Lu Juan asked coldly.

Cui glanced at the maid beside her, and Zizhu knelt in front of the hall with a look.

She cried and fell to the ground, "My Lord, Madam, she said she wanted to sell me out, but I didn't do anything."

Zizhu became sadder and sadder as she spoke, and her crying became louder and louder, as if she was about to faint from crying.

Ji Qingrong frowned, her eyes sparking with anger as she watched Cui and Zizhu's acting, confusing right and wrong.

But she still remained silent, and Lu Juan's expression turned completely cold.

At this time, another person started sobbing, his voice was not as loud as Zizhu's, he was just sobbing softly.

It's time to compete in acting skills.

Everyone looked over and saw Ji Qingwu crying with tears in her eyes. The beauty shed tears and looked so pitiful.

Ji Qingrong quickly took out a handkerchief from her arms and wiped her fifth sister's tears. Then she turned around and finally prepared to say something.

Seeing this, Lu Juan raised one eyebrow and looked at Ji Qingrong, hoping that she would speak.

But these words were not directed to him.

Ji Qingrong said angrily to Zizhu, "Why are you crying so loudly? You scared my fifth sister again!"

This roar made Zizhu stop crying. She cried so hard that her nose was snotty and tears were streaming down her face, leaving several white streaks.

Zizhu opened her mouth and looked back at Ji Qingwu with red and swollen eyelids. Why was she crying too? !

Ji Qingwu's eyes were filled with tears, and a teardrop fell right from the center of her eye, so she could see Zizhu's appearance clearly. Then, she bit her lips tightly, and lowered her head with her mouth twitching.

It almost ruined her performance.

The reason was simple: Zizhu in green clothes really looked like the sad frog she had seen in her previous life.

Ji Qingrong didn't know the inside story and comforted her: "Fifth sister, it's because I'm useless that you've been wronged. Stop crying."

As long as Ji Qingrong was willing to speak, no matter what she said, Lu Juan's expression would ease a lot.

He asked, "Zizhu, what does Madam mean by 'again'? When I came in just now, I saw Fifth Sister crying. Was it because of you?"

Now that Lu Juan has asked about it, this matter will become difficult to deal with.

Cui hastily explained for Zizhu: "The girls are young and hot-tempered, they just had a few words. You should just focus on court affairs, and you don't need to worry about trivial matters at home."

"quarrel?"

As if Lu Juan had heard something absurd, he said in a deep voice, "Mother, tell me, your maid quarreled with my wife's sister? Since when did servants in this mansion get to stand up to their masters and act wildly?"

Cui rubbed her forehead and sighed, "Zizhu has been with me since she was a teenager, and I consider her half a family member. You are busy with official duties all day, and only a girl like this can accompany me to relieve my boredom. Last year, I was infected with the epidemic. If Zizhu hadn't been by my side, I'm afraid I would not be able to live and talk to you here."

Zizhu and Cui do have a special relationship, and Cui wants to play the emotional card and make Lu Juan think of Zizhu's good points.

But some people just don't buy it.

"You are getting old and confused."

As soon as these five words came out.

Everyone in Ninghua Hall was stunned.

Cui looked at Lu Juan in astonishment, his words echoing in her head.

Ji Qingrong’s eyes widened as wide as ever. What did her husband just say?

Ji Qingwu stopped crying and looked at her brother-in-law with a sweet look.

Lu Juan said self-deprecatingly, "Mother, you are confused. When I was infected with the epidemic last year, Qingrong lived in the side room of the main courtyard without taking off her clothes. She made all the medicines by herself. She looks smart but is clumsy. I don't know how many times she was burned by the pottery pot. There are still marks on her wrists now."

Seeing that several people's eyes were on her wrist, Ji Qingrong, who didn't want to admit that she was clumsy, quickly pulled up her sleeve to cover it.

Lu Juan continued, "Besides, how can a maid be considered half of your family? Your son and his wife are sitting here. If you have any objections to me, you don't have to beat around the bush."

Cui couldn't sit still any longer. She said with a look of uneasiness: "How could I have any objection to you? I just--"

Lu Juan said to her: "You just forgot that Qingrong is the wife of the prince and the master of this family!"

Cui was unable to speak any more and closed her mouth in embarrassment.

Ji Qingwu applauded his elder brother-in-law in his heart. If the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was harmonious, it had to be the son who stood firm.

Ji Qingrong received unexpected protection, and her eyes became brighter and brighter.

Normally, she would tolerate her mother-in-law as much as possible, but today she learned the truth about her infertility for many years, and Zizhu was rude to her fifth sister, so she dared to argue with Cui.

Then Lu Juan said without any emotion: "Just sell Zizhu."

Zizhu didn't even dare to cry.

Because she knew that once the prince made a decision, he would not change it.

She didn't dare to ask the old lady for help. She was Cui's confidant and knew that although Cui was of noble status and was not afraid of the old lady or the marquis, what she feared most was the prince.

Cui covered her mouth and started coughing.

Zizhu thought of something and threw herself at Ji Qingwu's feet.