Chapter 158 I Want Ji Yunshu's Life
Zhao Shen didn't understand what she meant and shook his head, saying, "How could I know about the affairs of the women in the inner house? But when you said something was wrong with Lu Ningshuang a few days ago, I had someone check and found that Madam Lu was indeed bedridden."
Ji Yunshu said, "This is the second time Lu Ningshuang has taken advantage of Madam Lu's illness. The last time, Madam Lu needed to recuperate, so she followed us to the manor. At that time, she seemed to have been discussing marriage."
Zhao Shen didn't understand what this had to do with Lu Ningshuang's marriage.
Ji Yunshu continued, "Lu Ningshuang is not young anymore. Madam Lu is in poor health and must be very anxious about Lu Ningshuang's marriage. Why did she let her delay it for half a year?"
Zhao Shen: "Could it be that there is something wrong with the young master of the Qi family?"
"You heard he had problems?"
Ji Yunshu didn't know that in the book, Lu Ningshuang married the other party and seemed to be living a happy life. They were a fairy couple that everyone in the capital envied.
Zhao Shen shook his head: "No, but can you ask someone to check it out?"
Ji Yunshu frowned and said, "Then I suggest you hurry up. I have a bad idea."
She didn't say it directly, but Zhao Shen immediately understood what she meant: "Do you think there's something wrong with Madam Lu's condition?"
Ji Yunshu didn't know how crazy Lu Ningshuang could be for Zhao Shen, but she felt that this was a breakthrough.
"Go check on Madam Lu's situation, maybe there will be some unexpected gains."
Zhao Shen had no objection to her words. He admitted that he had underestimated Lu Ningshuang before. If Ji Yunshu's guess was correct, then it would not be excessive to be cautious with Lu Ningshuang.
Lu Mansion.
Lu Ningshuang held a bowl of medicine and patiently fed it to Mrs. Lu mouthful by mouthful.
Then he carefully wiped away the medicine stains left at the corners of Mrs. Lu's mouth with a handkerchief.
Madam Lu sighed and said, "Mother knows you are filial, but these things can be left to the servants."
Her face was pale and bloodless, and she looked extremely weak. She even gasped when she spoke.
Lu Ningshuang said, "It's my duty as a daughter to show my filial piety to my mother. This is just a simple task."
Madam Lu looked at her worriedly and said, "I know my body is in such bad condition that I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on for much longer. Your marriage can't be delayed any longer. If you are not satisfied with your marriage with the Qi family, you can tell me. I also hope that you can marry the right man."
Lu Ningshuang lowered her eyes, hiding the dark glint in them. "I have nothing to complain about. If Master Qi is not a suitable husband, who else in the capital can be considered one? I am just worried about your health. I don't want to consider marriage until you get better."
Mrs. Lu found her daughter's words reasonable and logical. She could not say anything, but she felt more and more strange in her heart.
Once the marriage is arranged, you can wait a few years before getting married.
Even if you are worried about her health, there is no need to drag on without getting engaged.
But no matter how she asked, Lu Ningshuang just said that she was worried about her health and didn't want to get married.
Since when, this daughter has become more and more unfamiliar to her.
Not only is he scheming, but even she can't see the clues.
I don't know why, but I made up my mind not to get married.
Or maybe she doesn't want to marry someone she likes.
Madam Lu didn't show her emotions, but just smiled and said, "I don't know where I got the blessing to give birth to such a filial daughter like you. I heard that you went out today, what happened?"
Lu Ningshuang smiled and said, "I heard that Prince Zhao of the Changxing Marquisate suddenly met a famous doctor and cured his leg, so I wanted to ask that doctor to come and see me. But the prince's wife said that the doctor had left the capital."
There was not a single flaw in her words, and Madam Lu couldn't find any fault with them. She sighed and said, "Is the Zhao family's child's leg healed? This is really a good thing. Back then, that child was incredibly talented, unmatched in the entire capital. It's a pity that he wasted all these years."
Lu Ningshuang said, "That happened more than ten years ago. How could mother still remember it?"
Madam Lu glanced at her and smiled, "A good-looking young man is naturally impressive. As for the doctor you mentioned, since he's gone, that's my fate. There's no need to force it."
Lu Ningshuang frowned and said, "Mother, don't say such discouraging words. I won't give up."
The mother and daughter talked for a while, and as it was getting late, Mrs. Lu urged Lu Ningshuang to go back and rest.
Before leaving, Lu Ningshuang worriedly instructed the maids and nannies in the room, "Everyone on night watch, please be alert. There's charcoal burning in Madam's room, so be careful about the draft. Also, if Mother is restless, light some of the calming incense I brought. If Mother feels unwell, call a doctor immediately."
The maids and servants all responded in agreement.
After she left, the personal nanny beside Madam Lu smiled and said, "There is probably no one in the world more filial than our eldest daughter. She is considerate and thoughtful about all the big and small matters in Madam's room. She can think of things that the servants can't think of."
There was no smile on Mrs. Lu's face. Her daughter's thoroughness made her feel inexplicably uneasy.
Seeing this, the nanny asked cautiously, "Madam, are you worried about the young lady's marriage? The young lady is very filial, and it's okay to get engaged later."
Mrs. Lu didn't dare to be as optimistic as her: "If she just doesn't want to get engaged, it's fine. I'm afraid she has other ideas."
She is not a fool. Why would a good girl not want to get engaged at her age?
If you like someone who is not considered by your family, it is not impossible to negotiate.
She was a lady of high social status and had married Prime Minister Lu, who came from a humble family. She considered herself to be an unreasonable person.
My daughter has kept the secret so secretlessly, so the matter must be very complicated.
Mrs. Lu was guessing what her daughter was thinking. Lu Ningshuang returned to her room but did not rest.
Instead, he sat down in front of the window.
The maid Furong poured her a cup of hot water and said, "It's getting late. Miss, you've been busy all day. It's time to rest."
Lu Ningshuang stared blankly in one direction and asked, "What do you think he is doing now?"
Furong knew without even looking that she was looking in the direction of the Changxing Marquisate. She couldn't help but feel that her young lady was suffering too much. "Didn't you just meet the prince today?"
Lu Ningshuang said coldly: "He didn't even look at me."
Furong consoled him, "The prince is a man of honor and respect, and he will not do anything that goes beyond the rules."
"No?" Lu Ningshuang murmured.
But she could not forget the mark behind Ji Yunshu's ear.
Whenever she thought about how the mark came about, she couldn't help but want to go crazy.
She tried every possible way to delay her marriage, even going so far as to do something to her mother. How could Zhao Shen touch another woman?
She suddenly said, "I want Ji Yunshu's life."
Furong was startled by her ruthless tone and quickly advised, "Miss, we have suffered heavy losses recently. The higher-ups have told us not to act rashly anymore."
Even the Yama Palace was dispatched at the beginning but they failed to kill Ji Yunshu. Now she is more well protected. Even if the most powerful assassin is sent, he may not be able to kill her and may expose himself if he is not careful.
Upon hearing this, Lu Ningshuang crushed the teacup in her hand, and hot water mixed with blood flowed out.
Furong looked at her injured hand and said distressedly, "Miss, why do you torture yourself like this? The prince will understand your heart one day."
Lu Ningshuang suddenly laughed: "You are right, he will eventually understand that I am the only one who is devoted to him. What is Ji Yunshu? She will die sooner or later."
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