Chapter 13 Replacement
Although Lu Wanning had suspected that her death was related to Madam Chen in her previous life, she had no evidence.
But some things don't require evidence. As long as Mrs. Chen is brought down, the risk will naturally be reduced by half.
Caressing Aunt An's hand, Lu Wanning said slowly, "Aunt, do you know why you haven't been pregnant in all these years? Do you also know how the one in Liuyuan went crazy and why he committed suicide?"
The one in Liuyuan is a taboo in Chen Mansion.
When Aunt An mentioned her, she couldn't help but feel a chill down her spine.
Mrs. Chen's body was damaged when she gave birth to the third daughter and she is no longer able to have children. The second wife, Chen Wenxu, is a typical playboy, and the third wife is still young.
However, Mr. Chen was not at ease with whoever handed over the huge family business of the Chen Mansion, not to mention that Mr. Chen was obsessed with helping Chen Wenjian pass the imperial examination.
Then naturally, they have to give birth to another son to inherit the Chen family's property.
So Madam Chen brought in Concubine Liu.
But this concubine Liu has been in the Chen family for so many years, not only has she never been pregnant, she has even had an affair with the accountant whom Mr. Chen trusts very much.
Eventually, the affair between the two was discovered, the accountant had his legs broken and was thrown out, and Aunt Liu committed suicide out of shame and anger.
Aunt An shuddered, "Why did you suddenly mention her?"
"Auntie, I'm curious why none of the concubines in the Chen Mansion have been able to give birth to children for the master in these years?"
Lu Wanning's eyes were calm, but Aunt An was stirred by her words.
Her fingertips, clutching the hem of her skirt, turned pale. Aunt An said in a trembling voice, "It's Madam who doesn't want anyone else to give birth to Master's child, right?"
Lu Wanning was in a complicated mood and did not answer her question.
She knew that her aunt had some genuine feelings for Mr. Chen.
This is where she gets into trouble.
She had experienced life and death and knew that being cautious and tolerant would not solve the problem.
But my aunt still doesn't know the endings of her previous life, so naturally she can't be as clear-headed as she is.
It is obviously impossible to ask my aunt to give up everything here rashly.
Besides, she had not yet paved the way for her aunt to leave the Chen Mansion, so she naturally could not persuade her to leave like this.
But this doesn't mean she compromised.
"I've read a lot of medical books recently and found a way to help my aunt give birth to a child for Mr. Chen. But as long as Madam Chen is around, my aunt's child won't be born safely."
Lu Wanning's tone was bewitching. "I know Auntie doesn't want to leave the Chen Mansion, but if she stays here, wouldn't Auntie want to replace Madam? Even if it's just for the sake of your future child's safe growth."
Aunt An had not yet recovered from the joy of being able to give birth to a child when she was frightened by Lu Wanning's words. She quickly stretched her neck to look out the window, and only breathed a sigh of relief after making sure that the two maids could not hear what they were saying.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
The words she wanted to use to scold Lu Wanning were choked by her calm gaze, and she gradually felt a sense of fear. Yes, even if she was really pregnant, could she protect it?
Lu Wanning pursed her lips, without a trace of smile on her face, "I'm not talking nonsense."
"On the day of the birthday banquet, Madam Chen drugged me and tried to send me to Wu Er's bed. If I hadn't woken up early, my life would have been ruined by her." Lu Wanning gritted her teeth. "She couldn't even tolerate an orphan like me. If my aunt gave birth to a child, how could he possibly grow up safely?"
She had no intention of forcing her aunt and Madam Chen into conflict so quickly; she just hoped her aunt would be more wary of Madam Chen.
When Aunt An heard that Madam Chen had drugged her, her eyes immediately turned red. She grabbed her wrist and asked in a trembling voice, "That day in Liuyuan..."
Lu Wanning was afraid that she would worry, so she shook her head and said, "I just happened to have the antidote with me, so I didn't fall for her trick. Auntie, don't worry."
Aunt An finally breathed a sigh of relief. She twisted her handkerchief back and forth for a long time, then hesitantly asked, "Can I really still have children?"
"able."
Lu Wanning handed her the prescription she had already written, "Aunt, go get this medicine from Huichuntang. Remember, only someone you trust can go."
Forget it. Instead of forcing my aunt to fight with Madam Chen, it would be better for her to pave the way for her aunt.
Madam Chen must be eliminated. As for Mr. Chen, it would be fine if he was honest and kind to my aunt. But if he was not kind to my aunt, it would not be difficult to eliminate him.
Lu Wanning lowered her eyes, already having a plan in mind.
Just as Aunt An left with a pale face, Luluo came in and pouted, "An invitation has been sent from Prince Qi's Mansion, saying that Princess Qi is hosting a banquet the day after tomorrow and invites you and our second and third daughters to attend."
Lu Wanning didn't care about the disrespect in her words and raised an eyebrow. "Are the second and third girls going?"
"Of course I will."
Lu Wanning nodded, "I understand."
However, Madam Chen probably didn't want the second and third daughters to go. In her opinion, her two daughters were much more likable than Lu Wanning, the seductive woman who looked like she was trying to seduce people.
What if, when they get to Prince Qi's Mansion, Princess Qi takes a fancy to her two daughters and becomes dissatisfied with Lu Wanning? What will she do then?
But the Qi Wang Mansion must have known about Lu Wanning's marriage substitution. If they even refused to attend the banquet, it would be too obvious.
No matter what, the status of Prince Qi's Mansion is there, so how could Madam Chen dare to offend it?
So he could only repeatedly urge his two daughters to keep a low profile.
For this purpose, he even sent a lot of good things to Lu Wanning for the first time.
On the day of the banquet at Prince Qi's Mansion, she personally watched Luoluo pin all the golden hairpins and step-shakes on Lu Wanning's head.
This shows how much the Chen family values Lu Wanning.
Lu Wanning looked in the mirror with a smile and said to Madam Chen, "Madam, you are so kind to me. I like all these hairpins very much. But if I wear all of them like this, will Princess Qi think that I am too ostentatious and not serious enough?"
Mrs. Chen suddenly understood.
Although Princess Qi was born in the countryside, she has been a noble lady for so many years, so her aesthetic taste must have improved.
What if he looks down on Lu Wanning's luxurious attire and instead falls for Ruohan and Ruoyao?
So she immediately asked her maid Qiu He to remove part of the hair accessories on Lu Wanning's head.
Lu Wanning was born with a good appearance, and her small face was delicate enough even without makeup.
Just leave a few simple hostas as embellishments.
The leaves on the golden hairpin caught her hair, and Lu Wanning hissed softly. Qiu He said softly, "My servant, please be gentle. Please bear with it for a moment."
She carefully took the hairpins off Lu Wanning's head and put them in a box.
He re-arranged Lu Wanning's hair.
Lu Wanning raised her hand and touched the jade hairpin, which lightly touched Qiu He's palm, and she stuffed something into his hand without changing her expression.
Her fingertips paused, and Qiu He raised her eyes and looked at her in the bronze mirror.
Lu Wanning curled her lips, smiled, lowered her eyes, stood up and walked out.
After everything was packed, Lu Wanning waited in the carriage at the door for a while. After a while, the second and third girls got into the carriage.
It was as if there was a golden house above the two of them, which was so painful that Lu Wanning closed her eyes.
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