The incident involving the crown prince caused turmoil in the court, but it did cause considerable changes. The crown prince's party was all killed, and it was Emperor Shunde who issued the order himself.
The Lu family was the most affected. The old lady fell ill and could not get up. It was not known whether she was pretending to be sick or was really scared.
Lu Ruoyan was very proud. She felt that she had finally found an opportunity to surpass Lu Seyan.
After all, Lu Seyan was about to enter the Prince's Mansion.
Now that he saw Lu Seyan, he mocked her with words, but unexpectedly, Lu Seyan was not affected at all.
Bai Huiru began to behave herself. She had previously thought that she would become the prince's mother-in-law, but now, all her efforts were in vain.
"My girl, what shall we do? All our hopes are gone."
Lu Seyan smiled faintly, "I never thought that the prince would be my hope."
Things have come to this point, and there is no possibility for the prince to turn things around, so there is nothing she can't say.
"You are more open-minded than mother."
Lu Seyan sighed speechlessly, "I mean, I felt from the beginning that the prince was not worthy of trust, not to mention that I, Lu Seyan, would never be a concubine."
But her status, even though she was kept by the wife of the marquis, was still the daughter of a concubine. It was ok for a small family, but no rich and powerful family, especially a prince or marquis, would let her be the main wife.
Bai Huiru didn't even dare to think about it.
But she also felt that if her daughter could succeed, it would bring honor to her.
"Yes, yes, you have a good eye. Who else are you? Which prince are you close to? Right now, the second prince is the oldest. Is there any hope for him?"
Lu Seyan refused to say anything more. After all, she knew how unreliable her mother was.
However, she was also feeling nervous at the moment. After all, when they saw Wen Yan again, they seemed to have nothing to say to each other.
Of course, she didn't know that Wen Yan almost got engaged to Xia Zhi.
"Mom, you don't need to do anything. Just take care of yourself. Otherwise, you will only make things worse."
Lu Seyan said.
"Second Miss, the old lady wants you to come over."
Lu Seyan nodded, "I'll go right away, how is grandma?"
"It's not getting better. I've taken so many medicines. The palace doctors can't do anything."
When Lu Seyan entered the old lady's room, a strong smell of medicine hit her in the face. Upon careful listening, there was also a foul smell.
She has been unable to get out of bed for three days, so you can imagine what's going on.
Lu Seyan sat beside the old lady's bed and asked the maid next to her. The answer was the same as the little maid who went to ask her and didn't say much.
The old lady's hands and feet were stiff, her mouth was cracked, and saliva was flowing out of it. She had just wiped it, but soon there was saliva again. Not to mention that she had to be served even when she went to the bathroom. She no longer had any dignity at all.
"Grandma, what's the matter with you calling me here?" Lu Seyan asked.
The old lady was babbling, and although she tried hard to speak, it was impossible to hear what she was saying.
Lu Seyan patted her hands and said, "Grandma, don't worry, we are here to take care of you. Just rest assured and recover."
She knew that was not what the old lady meant.
But at this time, she didn't want to be at the mercy of others anymore.
Moreover, after realizing the old lady's intention of taking her back, she didn't feel any gratitude. She regarded herself as a chess piece, but now the chessboard was gone, what was the use of the chess pieces?
“Grandma, your granddaughter will take good care of you, you don’t have to worry.”
The old lady opened her mouth again, but no one could hear her words. The maid beside her was also anxious, but she didn't understand what the old lady meant.
On her way back, Lu Seyan felt that the air was free.
This is exactly the feeling she wants. In this family, she doesn't have to be so cautious anymore, and she doesn't have to act according to anyone's wishes.
So, is this what it feels like to be in a high position?
Then she must work hard to climb up, climbing with all her might.
…
The Su family's shop has been chosen, and the father and son have almost finished their preparations, and are about to open for business.
Xia Zhiliao had come once before, but he couldn't help and instead caused trouble, so he never came again.
"Sister Zhiliao, look, do you like it?" When Su Mingche saw Xia Zhiliao, he stuck to her like a dog-skin plaster.
Although Su Mingche is young, he has a good aesthetic sense. The decoration inside the house is quite good. Xia Zhiliao nodded, "It's high-end and classy, not bad."
"Hello, Uncle Su!"
"Zhi Liao is here? Are you alone?" Boss Su was curious and asked worriedly, "Why didn't your parents come with you? I heard a few days ago that a county lady was kidnapped. It was so scary. If you want to come and play in the future, ask your brother Mingche to pick you up."
"That's right."
Xia Zhiliao looked at Su Mingche's silly look and it was hard to say who would be lost.
Moreover, the Su family father and son still don’t know their identities. Xia Zhiliao didn’t intend to conceal it, but the father and son don’t know how to ignore other things.
"Uncle Su, now that you're done with the shop, come over to my house. You've been here for so long, and we haven't had a welcome party for you yet!"
"Oh, you're welcome. We are all family."
Su Mingche disagreed, "Dad, I want to go visit my sister Zhiliao's home."
Boss Su smiled and said, "Then go. I'm also curious about what Zhiliao's home looks like."
"Hehe, it's very big. You will know when you go there."
The next day, Xia Zhiliao and Xia Hai came to pick people up.
"We're here." Xia Zhiliao spoke first.
"This... isn't this the Princess's Mansion?" Boss Su asked doubtfully. He looked around again and didn't see any other place. "Zhiluo, is your home in the Princess's Mansion?"
Xia Zhiliao blinked playfully, "Yes, this is my home."
"Yes, this is our home, Uncle Su, my grandmother is waiting to see you inside."
"So, your grandmother is..."
Xia Hai said proudly: "Princess Yiyang."
"Oh my God." Boss Su was so scared that his legs went weak. If Su Mingche hadn't supported him, he would have fallen to his knees.
"Zhi Liao, why didn't you tell me earlier? I thought... I thought..."
Xia Zhiliao smiled, "You didn't ask. Anyway, no matter who she is, she is my grandmother."
Having said that, Boss Su has only seen a few officials in his life, and now someone so big has come all of a sudden, a princess, a princess.
"So your mother is..."
"My princess!"
"Then you are..."
"County Lady!"
"Sister Zhiliao, were you the one who was kidnapped last time?"
Xia Zhiliao nodded, "But I'm fine, don't worry."
"It's so abominable. I failed to protect you. Damn it."
Xia Zhiliao was stunned. Was he focusing on the wrong direction?
"Brother Su, please come in." Seeing several people standing at the door and not coming in, Xia Jinjun hurried out to greet them.
Boss Su was still a little dizzy at the moment. It was a blessing for him to have accumulated over several lifetimes to be able to meet such a big shot.
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