Chapter 136: Confession
“You still know about green tea!” Zhong Nianyao just found it funny, “However, you are not entirely right. Tomorrow is indeed a good day, but whether it is a good day for Shen Yixue, I don’t know.”
Hearing Zhong Nianyao's words, Zhao Xuanlang's eyes lit up, "Boss, are you going to do something?"
"Please don't accuse me," Zhong Nianyao glanced at him, "I am a good young man, but I would never do such a thing."
Zhao Xuanlang expressed his doubts, but under Zhong Nian Yao's threatening gaze, he finally chose to shut up and say nothing.
After school, Zhong Nian Yao did not go to set up the stall. It was rare for her to return home early.
However, I didn't expect that when I returned to the Zhong family, I would see everyone waiting in the living room. Moreover, everyone's expression was very strange.
Even Zhong Nianyao, who was good at counting on her fingers, couldn't figure out what was going on after seeing this situation. Especially after she entered the living room, everyone's eyes were on her at the same time.
"What's going on?"
Zhong Nianyao, who had originally planned to go upstairs, changed her mind and went straight to the living room, found an empty seat and sat down. "Why is everyone looking at me? I haven't done anything that would anger anyone recently, have I?"
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Old Master Zhong looked at Zhong Nian Yao unhappily, then gestured for her to look at the two boxes on the ground.
Zhong Nian Yao didn't notice it at first, but after seeing the look from Mr. Zhong, she looked over and her expression almost collapsed.
It wasn't because the two boxes were so special, but because they looked familiar. Or rather, not familiar, but because she had actually seen them before.
Because this box was none other than the boxes containing rare treasures found in the general's tomb. She could probably guess why these boxes were here without even asking. This must have been sent by Lu Yichen.
At this moment, she couldn't help but curse in her heart.
Did Lu Yichen not understand what she was saying? She had clearly told her before that she didn't want any of the things found in the general's tomb. And yet, Lu Yichen was so self-aware that he just handed the things to her without even notifying her. She was even the last to know.
"Yaoyao, do you know who sent these things?" Old Madam Zhong looked at Zhong Nianyao and said directly, "It looks like you should know!"
She had been watching Zhong Nian Yao's expression, so she immediately guessed that Zhong Nian Yao should know what was going on.
"This..." Zhong Nianyao laughed and said, "I said I can explain it, do you believe me?"
"Okay, then explain!" Old Master Zhong looked at Zhong Nianyao sharply, "I'd like to hear what you can say."
"Actually! Between Lu Yichen and I--" Zhong Nian Yao thought about it for a moment, but unexpectedly, she was met with everyone's shocked gazes as soon as she opened her mouth.
"What?" Old Master Zhong's expression changed drastically. "Lu Yichen? Are you talking about Lu Yichen, the third master of the Lu family?"
Although Lu Yichen was frail and chronically ill, he was undoubtedly the most handsome of the Lu family. He was a man, yet he looked even more beautiful than any woman. However, his beauty lacked any trace of femininity, instead carrying a masculine air.
Such an outstanding appearance is also a gossip that people in the imperial capital like to talk about.
When the others looked at Zhong Nian Yao, they couldn't help but feel shocked.
After hearing what Mr. Zhong said and looking at the reactions of the people in the living room, Zhong Nian Yao thought to herself, "Oh no!"
It seems that Lu Yichen sent someone to deliver the things and did not leave any information. Unexpectedly, she confessed without being asked.
However, she still put the blame on Lu Yichen now. Because if Lu Yichen hadn't sent someone to deliver the things, she wouldn't have faced such a situation, let alone confessed.
Mr. Zhong's expression turned serious. "Yaoyao, tell me honestly, what's going on between you and the Third Master of the Lu family? What's your relationship?"
"We have no relationship at all," Zhong Nianyao said subconsciously, "We've only met two or three times, and haven't even exchanged a few words. We're just a little better than strangers."
"Zhong Nianyao, you really can lie without blinking!" Zhong Mengxuan couldn't help but sarcastically said, "If there really was no relationship, Third Master Lu wouldn't have sent someone such a valuable gift. I didn't expect you to be so resourceful! You just attended a banquet and you hooked up with Third Master Lu."
The box had been opened and looked at once by her grandfather before. Although it was just a glance, she was already dazzled by the things inside.
There are so many precious gold, silver and jewels, and many exquisitely crafted jewels.
Even though the Zhong family was in the jewelry business, she had never seen so many exquisite pieces of jewelry. Now that she saw them, she felt particularly unbalanced.
Especially when she thought about how all these things would end up in Zhong Nianyao's pocket, she felt sour and angry. Even when she spoke, her voice became much softer.
Now that she knew that the person who sent the things was actually Lu Yichen, the third master of the Lu family, her jealousy became even stronger, so the words she said became even more sarcastic.
Even though the Third Master of the Lu Family has been ill for years, he is still a member of the Lu Family, and a direct descendant. If she could really marry Lu Yichen, she would be the wife of the Lu Family. That is the first family in China!
Moreover, although the third master of the Lu family is in poor health, he is said to be very much loved by Mr. Zhong, and his family should be quite wealthy. This can be guessed by looking at the things he sent.
Zhong Nianyao looked at Zhong Mengxuan, whose eyes were filled with jealousy and hatred. A smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she seemed a little nonchalant. "Why? Are you envious? Jealous? Or hateful?"
"After all, you were at the party too. But it seems like you didn't attract anyone's attention!"
"you--"
Hearing this, Zhong Mengxuan almost fainted from anger.
"Alright, everyone, shut up," Old Master Zhong said directly. After giving Zhong Mengxuan a warning look, he looked at Zhong Nianyao again, "Yaoyao, tell me, what is your relationship with Third Master Lu? Why did he send you so many things?"
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