Doesn't Lu Chao know about Bai Jiaojiao's situation?
Even if Bai Jiaojiao didn't say anything, the rumors in the city would still reach her ears.
If Lu Chao really just wanted to befriend her, he shouldn't have come over at this time.
Now that she's here, it's probably because of Bai Jiaojiao. It all depends on how smart she is. If she doesn't mention it and just shows her face, then she might misunderstand her.
But if she brings it up, then this matter must be related to her as well. The only difference is what role she plays in it, or what role the Lu family plays behind the scenes.
While Su Wanyan was drinking tea, Lu Chao also symbolically picked up his teacup, brought it to his lips, and took a sip. This caused a moment of silence in the flower hall.
Lu Chao remained silent, and Su Wanyan did not speak either. She sipped her tea slowly, and although it was a small cup of tea, it seemed to give Su Wanyan eight hundred different flavors.
Finally, Lu Chao broke the deadlock. She slowly put down her teacup and changed the subject: "Your Majesty looks well. I haven't been sleeping well lately and I look quite haggard. If only I could be like Your Majesty, carefree all day long."
When people have something in mind, their words will carry a deeper meaning.
Su Wanyan understood, but didn't respond. Instead, she smiled and said, "I have some calming and tranquilizing medicine here. I'll have Qiuye bring some over in a bit. Miss Lu can take one if she can't sleep at night; it's very effective."
As they were talking, Qiuye's legs had already retreated with a thud.
Lu Chao's expression remained unchanged: "I've heard that Your Highness is skilled in medicine, and it's true. Does Your Highness take these calming and soothing pills every night? Is that why you haven't been sleeping well lately?"
Su Wanyan smiled, puzzled: "Didn't Miss Lu say she couldn't sleep well? That's why I asked Qiuye to bring the pills over."
She didn't say she didn't sleep well; on the contrary, she got plenty of sleep and was energetic every day.
Lu Chao's smile remained unchanged: "It's because I'm confused. It's all because I'm not in good spirits. I always forget what I've said."
She raised her hand to rub her temples, then picked up her teacup and strategically drank some water.
Su Wanyan wasn't in a hurry; if Lu Chao wanted to stall, she would just wait it out with him.
At this moment, Qiuye returned: "Your Majesty, this servant has brought the Mind-Calming Pill."
Su Wanyan smiled and waved her hand: "For Miss Lu."
After saying that, Qiu Ye turned around and handed the Mind-Concentrating Pill to Lu Chao.
Lu Chao lowered his eyes and smiled, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
She instructed, "Cailan, quickly put away the medicine that the Empress bestowed upon you."
"yes."
After a brief interlude, Lu Chao could no longer contain himself and asked cautiously, "Doesn't Your Highness feel a little lonely living alone in the mansion?"
"Isn't it Miss Lu who's here to keep me company?"
Lu Chao smiled shyly: "I am flattered and overwhelmed by Your Majesty's high regard for me."
"I have heard that since the Prince and the Empress got married, the Prince has doted on the Empress alone. I didn’t quite believe it at first, but today, seeing that there is no one else in this huge Prince’s mansion except for the Empress, I know that the rumors are true. I am truly envious."
"Miss Lu is too kind," Su Wanyan said with a smile.
“However…” Su Wanyan had barely finished speaking when Lu Chao suddenly changed the subject: “I wonder if Your Highness has heard any…unpleasant rumors recently?”
After going around in circles, we finally arrived at this point.
Su Wanyan looked puzzled: "Bad rumors?"
"It's those things in the city..." She stopped mid-sentence, "Never mind, it's better that Your Majesty doesn't know. It was my presumption, and I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
This half-hearted attitude, if it were an ordinary person, would either press for an answer or pretend they didn't know anything.
She didn't know what Lu Chao's purpose was in wanting to find out, so Su Wanyan thought for a moment and decided to continue dealing with him.
She looked up at Qiuye and asked, "Are there any bad rumors circulating in the city lately? You often go to the market in the city, haven't you heard anything about them?"
Qiu Ye was also puzzled and shook her head: "Your Majesty, no."
Lu Chao was anxious. The rumors in the city were so rampant. Did they really not know or were they pretending not to know?
He added, "It's been all over town lately, I thought... Miss Qiuye might have heard about it."
"Oh dear, from what Miss Lu is saying, there is indeed something that's been circulating in the city lately," Qiu Ye said, suddenly realizing.
Su Wanyan continued, puzzled, "What is it?"
"Your Highness is aware of this matter. I mentioned it to you before; it concerns the young lady of the Bai family."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chao's gaze involuntarily fell on Su Wanyan's face.
But Su Wanyan remained calm and smiled, "Oh, I thought it was something serious, but it's just a rumor. Why is Miss Lu so cautious?"
Lu Chao frowned slightly: "Doesn't Your Majesty worry at all?"
Su Wanyan looked even more puzzled: "In a hurry? Why?"
Su Wanyan's reaction was unexpected by Lu Chao, and for a moment, she didn't know how to continue speaking.
If Su Wanyan appears very silent, or shows even the slightest sign of unhappiness, she can take the opportunity to comfort Su Wanyan and then try to find out Yu Nanqing's attitude towards Bai Jiaojiao.
After all, it was she who suggested the dowry to Bai Jiaojiao, and she knew better than anyone that the news was false.
Since Prince Gong's mansion hasn't intervened, she can't very well bring up the matter of the betrothal gifts first. Otherwise, Su Wanyan would have the opportunity to clarify the betrothal gifts issue in front of her now.
If Su Wanyan truly didn't know, or pretended not to know, she had already planted a seed of doubt in Su Wanyan's heart today, and Su Wanyan would definitely investigate afterwards.
She came today to give herself a chance, so that Su Wanyan would come to her after learning about Yu Nanqing and Bai Jiaojiao's situation.
But the current situation is completely unexpected by Lu Chao.
Su Wanyan wasn't unaware of this matter; rather, she simply didn't care at all.
Furthermore, while others may not know about the betrothal gifts, Su Wanyan and Yu Nanqing certainly do. Since they do know, why don't they clarify things in time instead of letting the rumors continue to spread?
Or perhaps Yu Nanqing knew the rumors were false, but kept quiet and let Su Wanyan misunderstand?
The two don't share information?
If that's the case, does Yu Nanqing really intend to take Bai Jiaojiao into his household?
Lu Chao subtly clenched her fist in her sleeve. Before she had obtained the information she wanted, she could not bring up the matter of the betrothal gifts, nor could she mention Bai Jiaojiao.
She pursed her lips slightly, then changed the subject, smiling, "It was I who was overthinking things. Your Highness and the Prince are a perfect match, deeply in love. The rumors outside naturally cannot harm Your Highness and the Prince in the slightest, however..."
"This humble woman has a question for Your Majesty."
"you say."
"The Prince's mansion is so quiet. Has the Prince...never thought of taking a concubine?" After saying that, she quickly lowered her eyes and apologized: "It was my presumption. But from what I have seen, many mansions have many wives and concubines in their backyards. Compared to our small family, the Prince's mansion is so big and powerful, so...it is inevitable that I would be curious."
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