Her skin has always been good, but that bitch forced her to eat this kind of thing today.
Lu Qingqing took off all her clothes while thinking about it.
The warm water was quickly brought up, and after the maid beside her prepared it, she soaked her body in the warm water.
She felt relaxed all over and felt extremely comfortable.
The moment my red and swollen skin touched the warm water, I felt even more uncomfortable.
Lu Qingqing gritted her teeth and soaked for a while before getting up. She put on new underwear and asked her maid to bring medicine for her to apply.
"Can you be a little gentler?"
She glared at the maid and felt extremely aggrieved.
Upon hearing this, the maid was so frightened that she almost threw the medicine bowl to the ground.
How could she dare not be gentle? The lady's skin was very precious. It would be terrible if it was damaged.
As she applied the medicine to her, she apologized, "I'm sorry, Madam. I was too reckless."
"Be more careful next time."
Lu Qingqing snorted coldly, then continued, "Also, no one is allowed to leak what happened today! If I find out who is gossiping about this, I will make sure he pays the price!"
"Yes, ma'am, don't worry, I won't say a word."
After hearing this assurance, Lu Qingqing nodded in satisfaction, and then asked, "Where's the master? Hasn't he come back yet?"
"He came back. But he only stayed for an incense stick of time before he left again, saying he had an appointment tonight."
The maid reported truthfully.
"Another social engagement?"
Lu Qingqing frowned, feeling a little unhappy.
Ever since she married into the Xu family, except for the first three months when he stayed at home with her, he was out for social events in the following months.
There is also a shrewd old woman in the house who comes to find trouble with her from time to time and show off her power as a mother-in-law.
Now, out of nowhere, there’s a person called “Cheng Xiaoqiao” who looks very similar to Lu Chaoyan.
Thinking of this, Lu Qingqing became more and more upset. "Go and find out who this new young lady from the Cheng family is."
"Yes, ma'am."
The maid agreed and retreated.
Lu Qingqing was lying on the couch, and a face that looked very similar to Lu Chaoyan appeared in her mind.
She always felt that this new young lady from the Cheng family was not simple.
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On the other hand, the news that the General's Mansion had adopted an adopted daughter quickly fermented in Kyoto.
Even the emperor heard about this and sent gifts from the palace. At one time, many noble ladies sent visiting cards to Gu Xiaoqiao, hoping to make friends with her.
That day, just after Gu Xiaoqiao had lunch, he received a visiting card from the Duke's Mansion.
Duke Rongguo is the father of the current Concubine Xuan and Wu. He holds both an official position and a title, and is considered one of the most powerful families in the court.
"How strange! The young lady from the Duke's Mansion actually sent me a message?"
Gu Xiaoqiao said with emotion as he flipped through the visiting card.
Liuying, the head maidservant who was waiting on her, analyzed, "Our Cheng family is currently in power, and you are the only young lady in the mansion. The Duke's Mansion has always been a supporter of Concubine Xuan and the Third Prince. Last year, the Duke's Mansion was interested in inviting our eldest son to marry, but was rejected by the master. Now that the young lady from the Duke's Mansion wants to befriend you, I'm afraid she has bad intentions..."
What Liuying said was not completely unreasonable, and anyone with a little vision could see it.
The Cheng family is currently at its peak, and they also control a 100,000-strong army on the border. If they can be won over, the third prince's chances of inheriting the throne will be even more secure.
"Then Liuying, what do you think, should I go or not?"
Gu Xiaoqiao held the post in his hand and looked up at Liuying with a hesitant tone.
"Miss, don't worry. We will go as planned. What I just said was just a reminder for you. Just be aware of it."
"Um."
Gu Xiaoqiao nodded, having already made up his mind.
The next day.
Gu Xiaoqiao took Liuying to attend the "Lotus Viewing Banquet".
The weather in July is already extremely hot.
Although it wasn't sunny that day, it was still stuffy and uncomfortable.
Especially people with weak constitutions like Gu Xiaoqiao.
Fortunately, she had a magic weapon, and after taking the summer-cooling pills, she looked energetic.
Along the way, Gu Xiaoqiao chatted with Liuying in a casual manner.
Although Liuying is not much older than Gu Xiaoqiao, she has always served her and is a smart and clever maid.
This maidservant doesn't talk much on weekdays, but she is lively in some aspects and is easy to please.
But she is also very smart and always abides by her own rules in front of Gu Xiaoqiao.
This made Gu Xiaoqiao quite satisfied.
"By the way, is there any news about the prince recently?"
"Miss, are you referring to Prince Song of the Yongchang Marquisate?"
"Yes, that's him." Gu Xiaoqiao asked with a smile, "Do you have any news about him?"
Liuying shook her head upon hearing this. "I only know that the Crown Prince has been frequently visiting the military camps outside the capital lately, but I'm not entirely sure what he's been doing. I heard that the Crown Prince has fully recovered, so the Emperor values him very much!"
Oh, I see.
Gu Xiaoqiao nodded as if he understood, but he didn't think so in his heart.
After spending half a year with Song Shian, she knew a little about his affairs.
The Empress Dowager did care about him, but the Emperor might not, otherwise he wouldn't have not sent even a close confidant to check on him for so many years.
The so-called intimacy is just a superficial appearance.
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