Xie Yang paused, staring at the teacup in his hand, and added, "Or, let her be used by us."
At first, he didn't take this woman seriously. She was just a woman; how powerful could she be?
This man surprised him time and time again, first destroying the mine, then robbing his supplies, and even seriously injuring Zhao Cheng.
Now, he has even killed Qi Shang and resolved the flood in Qingnan, disrupting all of his plans.
It would be such a waste to simply kill such a person.
If they can be used by him, his plan can be implemented sooner.
He has always cherished talent.
Zhao Cheng hesitated for a moment before saying, "Your Highness, you are unaware of the situation. This woman has a close relationship with Lu Cijian and is unlikely to be of any use to us."
He sensed something unusual about the two while they were at the mine, and after some investigation, he confirmed that their relationship was quite close.
Xie Yang just smiled and said nonchalantly, "So what if they have a close relationship? Does she think she can marry into the Marquis of Anding's mansion when she has no status or background?"
Lu Cijian is still engaged.
No matter how much Lu Chengyuan disliked him, Lu Chengyuan would not allow his son to marry someone with no social standing or background, let alone a merchant's daughter.
Besides, I don't believe that someone betrayed by the man they deeply love would still be used by him.
Women can be incredibly jealous and hateful.
Especially when it comes to vying for a man, everything in the harem and inner quarters speaks volumes.
He really wanted to see the woman's face contorted with pain and struggle.
He loved watching dramas where two people who deeply loved each other ended up becoming enemies.
As he thought about it, a smile appeared on his lips, but the killing intent in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.
Rather than spending time and effort to kill Jiang Yimian and Lu Cijian, he would rather see the two kill each other, and he could simply reap the benefits.
*
The Marquis of Anding's residence.
Lu Chengyuan sat in the main seat with a livid face, listening to the report from below. He was so angry that he crushed the glass teacup in his hand and roared, "Damn it, did that kid really say that?"
The servant on the ground stammered, "Yes, young master said his father died long ago and he won't return to the Marquis's mansion. He told me to tell you not to bother him."
After saying that, he lowered his head and dared not look up at the person in the main seat.
That young master was frighteningly cold; if he hadn't heard him say it himself, he wouldn't have believed it.
He had been ignored by the other party the previous times he went to see them, but now they were asking him to bring back such blasphemous words. He didn't even know if he would survive.
Enraged, Lu Chengyuan swept the exquisitely crafted teapot off the table, slammed it down on the table, and cursed, "This bastard has really gone too far! Go and tell Xue Xingzhao that I agree to the marriage agreement and that the two children should get married as soon as possible."
The servant quickly responded and scrambled out, terrified that his life would be shattered on the ground like the teapot.
Chen Shuyu, however, clenched her fists in anger until her nails dug deep into her flesh before speaking gently, "Master, why are you still arguing with Cijian?"
That child grew up on the village since he was little, with no one to serve him or teach him manners. He was very pitiful, which is why he developed his current personality. You should be tolerant of him and talk to him nicely.
He knows you mean well, and he'll definitely listen to you.
I thought Lu Cijian's death in Qingnan would be a simple matter, but I didn't expect that guy to be so lucky. He was chased several times on the way to Qingnan but failed to hurt her, and almost exposed her.
They had thought that since the floods in Qingnan were severe, no one would be surprised if all those people died when the epidemic broke out. However, the people they sent had disappeared without a trace, as if they had sunk into the sea without any response.
In a moment of panic, she was so anxious that she wished she could go to Qingnan in person to find out the news.
Several months passed, and she thought Lu Cijian must have died peacefully in Qingnan, but he returned unharmed, successfully resolved the flood in Qingnan, saved Wei Jinghai, and captured the Xiliang people.
These are all achievements that led to his promotion.
Becoming an Inspector General in the Censorate was no easy feat, yet this man was about to be promoted again. Having accomplished so much, he should at least be promoted to the fifth rank.
Now that Lu Chengyuan is going to arrange the marriage with the Xue family for Lu Cijian, how can her son compare?
Although Xue Xingzhao's position as Minister of Rites was only so-so, he was still a second-rank official with many connections in the court and a large number of protégés. Once they all become Lu Cijian's people, what will she and Lu Lin have to compete with that guy?
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She quickly put her hand on Lu Chengyuan's back to calm him down and said gently, "Master, why are you in such a hurry to have Cijian and Miss Xue get married?"
I see that Cijian is doing well in the Censorate. He will definitely be promoted after returning from Qingnan.
Didn't you say a few months ago that you wanted to take another look?
Lu Chengyuan snorted coldly and said with dissatisfaction, "If we don't find someone to keep that bastard in check, he'll probably become even more arrogant and ignorant. He's not someone who can wade into the muddy waters of the Censorate."
The Marquis of Anding's mansion was already being watched by many people, and now that he has been promoted, the mansion will definitely become a thorn in the side of many.
Half of the Imperial Guards are under my control. The Emperor has always intended to take them back, so those people will definitely keep an eye on the Marquis of Anding's residence.
That scoundrel shouldn't be in the Censorate. What good is a promotion now? He'll only bring trouble to the Marquis's mansion.
He was originally very satisfied with his son's excellence, but now he only feels a headache.
He had to make Lu Cijian follow his plan step by step. Marrying Xue Xingzhao's daughter was just a condition, a hint that he was trying to reconcile with Xue Xingzhao.
Before Lu Cijian went to Qingnan, he was still hesitant, but now that Wei Jinghai has returned safely, the court will not be peaceful.
Now he and Xue Xingzhao have the same enemy; if they don't cooperate, they'll probably both be doomed sooner or later.
Before Chen Shuyu could say anything more, Lu Chengyuan interrupted her, "Alright, keep an eye on Lu Lin and don't let that kid cause trouble outside again."
I've been very busy lately, so don't add fuel to the fire.
After saying that, he got up and left the front hall.
Chen Shuyu was furious. She gritted her teeth for a while before calling over her personal maid, "How's the matter I asked you to investigate?"
Who are the people around Lu Cijian now?
Even if the Xue and Lu families become in-laws, it can only be her son's.
She would never agree to Lu Cijian interfering, and besides, the title of heir belongs to her son.
That wretched woman's son, don't even think about taking everything from her.
The maid hesitated for a moment before saying, "Madam, apart from a guard who always follows him, the eldest young master doesn't have many people around him, and there aren't many servants in his residence either."
He spends his days either at the Censorate or at his residence, rarely going anywhere else.
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