Chapter 144 begins.
Just when Smelian thought that everything was happening like a dream, there was a gentle knock on the door, and the old housekeeper's voice came: "Smelian, is the lady awake? Does she need Dr. Eugene to come and check?"
Hearing the old housekeeper's voice, Lu Xia put on her clothes and was about to get up, but her body staggered. Fortunately, Smelian held her up.
Lu Xia didn't want to admit that her legs were a little weak at this time. She glanced at Smelian who was holding her in his arms. The other party's nervous expression was as real as reality. Lu Xia raised her hand and gently stroked his ear, saying softly: "Go tell the housekeeper that there is no need to ask Dr. Eugene to come. I'm fine."
Smelian carefully put her on the bed, nodded, and obediently opened the door. He told the old housekeeper what Lu Xia asked him to relay.
The old housekeeper looked at Smelian: "Madam, does she need anything else?"
"No, let the kitchen prepare lunch."
The old housekeeper responded and turned to leave.
Smelian closed the door again, turned to look at Lu Xia who was sitting on the bed, walked over and asked carefully: "Are you really not feeling uncomfortable anywhere?"
Lu Xia raised her eyes, looked at him, and raised the corners of her lips: "Does back pain count?"
Smelian was slightly startled, and realized what she was talking about. His cheeks became hot and he quickly said: "Then I'll help you massage it."
As he was about to reach out, Lu Xia held him down and smiled: "Go and help me get some bath water. I want to soak."
She knew very well that simple massage could not relieve the pain in her body.
Smelian did not hesitate and turned directly to the bathroom. At this time, let alone just getting some bath water, even if Lu Xia asked him to go through fire and water, he would be happy to do it.
Lu Xia did not get tired of him, but accepted him. For him, this was no different from waking up with a smile even in his dreams.
The bath water was quickly put in, Smelian came back and carried Lu Xia into the bathroom. When he was about to serve Lu Xia, he was driven out by Lu Xia.
"Smelian, I can do it myself. You go out and fix yourself, and we'll meet in the restaurant later."
Smelian hesitated and looked at Lu Xia worriedly: "I can wait outside."
"No need, Smelian, listen, go and fix yourself. I really have nothing to do."
Seeing that it was Lu Xia's insistence, Smelian couldn't refuse, so he nodded and agreed. He came out of the bathroom and closed the door. Smelian hesitated for a moment before going back to his room.
Just as he was leaving, he saw Cecil waiting at the door.
The moment their eyes met, the jealousy in Cecil's eyes became real.
Smelian shrugged and turned to leave. He had nothing to explain to Cecil, and he didn't feel indebted. Even if he wasn't there, Duke Lu Xia would not choose Cecil. He knew very well that Cecil had not yet completely caught Lu Xia's eye.
Cecil naturally knew that he had no right to be jealous of Smelian, but he couldn't control his emotions.
Smelian spent these three days in Duke Lu Xia's room, and every day was a torment for him.
He watched Smelian turn around, swallowed the sarcasm on the tip of his tongue, and said: "Xia Xia, is she okay?"
Smellian paused and turned to look at him: "You can't call her Xia Xia yet, get her permission first."
After saying this, Smellian went back to his room without stopping. He had to quickly get ready so that he could go to the restaurant to wait for Lu Xia.
Cecil watched Smellian leave and turned to look at the closed door. He wanted to push it open and rush in to see Duke Lu Xia, but he knew he didn't have that right. It didn't matter to him who Lu Xia favored. Just like Smellian said, he didn't even have the qualifications to call her Xia Xia, so how could he be jealous? He laughed at himself and left the corridor silently.
Lu Xia poured the spiritual spring into the water. After soaking in it, she felt the soreness disappear from her body little by little.
Her body returned to normal and her mind was very clear. Thinking of what happened at Victoria's public banquet that day, she knew very well that this matter might have nothing to do with Her Majesty the Queen. It was Victoria and Lady Dayne who did it without authorization, but she didn't know whether the Dafelno family was behind it.
But this matter can't just be let go.
Just when she was thinking this, the terminal on her wrist made a sound. It was a voice invitation from Madam Dana. Lu Xia did not refuse. After answering the call, Madam Dana's voice came: "Xia Xia, are you okay?"
"I'm fine, Madam Dana."
"I'm glad you're okay. I've been trying to contact you these days, but you may not be able to answer the call. I'm sorry about what happened at Victoria's public banquet. If they hadn't used me, this wouldn't have happened to you."
"I don't blame you. I know you are innocent in this matter."
"Xia Xia, I won't cover up what Madam Dai Yin and Victoria did. I have collected some things in the past three days and sent them to you for your review. You can decide whether to hand them over to Her Majesty the Queen."
Lu Xia didn't expect that before she started what she wanted to do, Madam Dana had already done it for her. Obviously, Madam Dana was making up for it. Even if this matter had nothing to do with her, it was indeed caused by her. Lu Xia thanked her. After ending the call, Lu Xia opened the information. Sure enough, it was just as she thought. There were the works of Madam Dai Yin and Victoria, as well as the instigation of the Dafelno family.
Lady Dayne and Victoria did this to avenge Lu Xia for what happened before, and wanted her to bear the reputation of seducing other people's husbands.
The purpose of the Dafelno family is to use her to get Dong Ke away from Victoria.
If something really happens between Dong Ke and her, even if he can't become her concubine, he will become one of her servants.
Obviously, they think that Dong Ke being her servant is better than staying with Victoria, and reputation is not within their consideration at all.
For a while, Lu Xia really didn't know what to say about the Dafelno family.
But no matter what, this matter has hurt her and Smellian, and she will not let it go easily.
Even if Her Majesty the Queen will still whitewash the situation for the sake of face and not make it public, there will still be punishment.
After reading the information, she sent a message to Lady Dana: "I will meet with Her Majesty the Queen to explain this matter in person."
Lady Dana quickly replied to her and her position was very clear: "Okay, tell me what you need me to do."
After ending the call with Lady Dana, Lu Xia dried her body and came out of the bathroom. This time, Smelian cleaned her up very well, so she didn't need to clean up specially. After changing her clothes and coming out of the room, she was about to go downstairs when she received a voice invitation from Duke Leslie. After answering the call, she heard Duke Leslie's panicked voice: "Grace is missing at the front line."
(End of this chapter)
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