Chapter 89: The Title is Concubine
The old Taoist stroked his beard and said, "You were destined to be the Prime Minister, but unfortunately... because Fang Qianxue is still alive, Xu's opportunities are suppressed. It's hard to say whether you can achieve anything in the future."
Lu Changqing looked at the old Taoist priest in shock, and only reacted after a moment: "You mean... Fang Qianxue's fate is precious? Impossible! How could I not know what Fang's fate is?"
He shook his head as he recalled, "When we matched our horoscopes, I remember the monk said that Fang was just an ordinary woman, and that Fang and I would live in obscurity and would never become rich and famous."
Qianjizi stroked his beard and thought for a moment: "I don't know why, but Fang Qianxue's fate was sealed, so it's normal that the monk couldn't see it. Sir Lu, you haven't been promoted in the past five years because of this. Otherwise, whoever gets the Phoenix Girl will get the world."
"Ah?!" Lu Changqing felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his head ached uncontrollably.
He actually stayed with Feng Nu for more than five years without even realizing it. Oh my God, what on earth did he miss?
"Originally, once Fang died, Miss Xu would have been able to take her place and help you, Lord Lu, rise to prominence. But unfortunately..." Qianjizi continued, "Fang is not only alive now, but also extremely powerful. The Qilin beast alone is difficult to deal with. I told Lord Lu about this because I hope you will be mentally prepared. If you find an opportunity in the future, you should act in time and put Fang Qianxue to death."
Xu Miaoyan glanced at Lu Changqing, lowered her head and said nothing.
After what happened before, she was a little scared. Before coming to Beijing, Tiandao told her that Fang Qianxue was a stupid woman, and Lu Changqing also told her that his wife was vulgar, rigid, old and ugly. But the moment she saw Fang Qianxue, Xu Miaoyan realized that she had been deceived!
What vulgar, rigid, old and ugly? Although she is a few years younger than Fang Qianxue, she has no advantages in appearance.
As for being "stupid", she has suffered more losses during this period of time than she has eaten in her entire life. Fang Qianxue is not stupid at all, and her methods are comparable to those of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin.
So she was scared. There was absolutely no chance of winning against a woman like this!
But Qianjizi told her that once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. If she stopped now, she would have to go back to Jiangning and become the daughter of that poor family. Moreover, her virginity had been broken and she was seriously injured. She would never have a good marriage in the future and would only be destined to be someone's concubine.
If she wants to make a comeback, she still has to work hard on Fang Qianxue.
"Thank you for your guidance, Taoist Priest. I... understand." But what Lu Changqing was thinking was completely different.
Killing Fang Qianxue would of course allow Xu Miaoyan to become a phoenix girl and help him rise to the top, but Lu Changqing suddenly thought of another seemingly more direct path.
Since Fang Qianxue has a noble destiny and is now a female official of the second rank, if he can curry favor with her and they can renew their past relationship, then he will ascend to the position of Prime Minister and become a powerful official second only to the emperor. Wouldn't this be a natural outcome?
And right now there is a ready-made opportunity in front of him: the life or death of everyone in the Fang family depends entirely on his words!
He could easily use the Fang family case to control Fang Qianxue. Plus, they had two children, so Lu Changqing felt that remarrying Fang should not be difficult.
It just takes some effort to explain to Miaoyan that she has been wronged.
Lu Changqing brought Xu Miaoyan back to the Lu family, only to feel that the air was gloomy and dull, with no people around.
The Lu family is now declining. Lu Wanrou is married, Fang Qianxue has moved away with her two children, and Lu's mother, Chen, stays in Songshengju every day and is too lazy to come out.
The entire Lu family was empty and desolate.
"Miaoyan, I've thought about it for a long time. You should not live in Songshengju anymore. You should move to Meihuaao. The place there is bigger." Lu Changqing put his arms around Xu Miaoyan's waist and felt that she was thinner than before. Her waist was so slender that one hand could hold it in one hand.
Xu Miaoyan originally didn't want to move to the place where Fang Qianxue once lived, but after thinking about it, she didn't want to squeeze in Songshengju with Chen anymore.
And Meihuaao does have the most luxurious scenery and furniture of the Lu family.
Thinking of this, Xu Miaoyan agreed.
"Yes." She nodded, and then said, "But Lu Lang, we haven't gotten married yet. If I move into your main courtyard, will it be inappropriate?"
"You've suffered so much for me, I should compensate you," Lu Changqing said sincerely, "When I'm done with this busy period, I'll arrange our marriage, and I'll definitely give you a legitimate status."
Her status is that of a noble concubine.
He had already made up his mind. After he and Fang Qianxue reconciled, he would build a new courtyard and marry Fang Qianxue in a grand ceremony. As for Meihuaao, he would give it to Xu Miaoyan to live in. In this way, neither woman should have any complaints, right?
Xu Miaoyan blushed and said, "Being your wife is a blessing I have earned in several lifetimes."
She recalled a dream she had when she was young. She dreamed of a couple getting married in the hall. The handsome man was Lu Changqing. The girl was moved by love and felt jealous and envious in her dream.
She never thought that one day she would actually have such a handsome and gentle man. When she thought about becoming his wife, Xu Miaoyan felt that all the suffering she had endured during this period was worth it.
The only sad thing was that she had a miscarriage and injured her body, and could no longer give birth to children for Lu Changqing.
But, she still defeated Fang Qianxue and got her husband.
"Miao Yan, you should take a rest first. I still have some official business to attend to." Lu Changqing sent her to Meihuaao and arranged two new maids to serve her before saying goodbye.
Emperor Ming pardoned him and released him from prison so that he could serve as the Deputy Supervisory Commissioner and participate in the trial of Prince Yong's case.
Several important criminals from the Fang family are about to return to the capital. He is indeed very busy these days. He is also thinking of using Prince Yong's case to give Fang Qianxue a good warning.
Don't think that you can show off your power by leaving the Lu family and becoming a female official in charge of the seal. Sooner or later, you will have to ask for help from Lu Changqing. Otherwise, all the male members of the Fang family will be killed!
***
In the prison of the Ministry of Justice, the scorching air was mixed with a foul smell.
Yan Fenghua watched Fang Qianxue, who was wearing a green dress, walk through the dark and damp corridor, and couldn't help but feel a little apologetic: "It's been hot these days, and the smell in the cell is bad. Are you okay?"
Fang Qianxue raised her head and smiled slightly: "You don't have to worry about me. My uncle and uncle can live here, so what's the big deal if I walk a few steps?"
Yan Fenghua immediately said: "Your uncle and uncle have traveled a long way and are not feeling well now, but don't worry, I have asked the doctor to treat them."
"Thank you for your hard work for the Fang family," Fang Qianxue looked at the man in front of her gratefully, "I really don't know how to repay you."
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