Chapter 19: Taking advantage of the situation
This meal tasted weird.
Aunt Wang, who always chatters like a lark, was unusually silent today.
Instead, it was Lu Yong who smiled as he picked up some food for her and asked about her well-being.
"Daughter, are you tired from walking around? Are your legs sore?"
"Xiaoxiao, do you like the food today? If not, what do you want to eat tomorrow? Tell the kitchen and ask them to make it for you!"
"Daughter, isn't the weather nice today? It's sunny and bright."
Lu Qiaoxiao accepted these hypocritical gestures of goodwill with peace of mind, and then put down her chopsticks when she was full, glancing at Lu Yong with her sharp eyes.
"Dad, has something good happened in our family?" Lu Qiaoxiao's eyes were cold, and he asked even though he knew the answer.
I guess Dad already knows about me going out with Shen Yuheng today.
Judging from Lu Yong's style of doing things, he probably wants to use Shen Yuheng as a ladder for his official career.
Lu Qingyue remained expressionless, but she was actually gritting her teeth in hatred.
Just now, Xiu Gu sent someone to bring a message, saying that Prime Minister Shen threatened her that if she dared to spread bad things about Lu Qiaoxiao again, he would personally kill those who spread the rumors one by one.
The worst thing is that Shen Yuheng seemed to know that she was the one who secretly hired someone to spread rumors about Lu Qiaoxiao.
She had occasionally heard about Shen Yuheng's cruelty from Concubine Li.
Although this person looks gentle and decent, he is actually vindictive and will not hesitate to eliminate dissidents.
Many of the murderous methods used by Prince Ding'an to eliminate dissidents in the court were the work of Shen Yuheng.
If she offended this person, she was afraid that she would suffer the consequences in the future.
but--
When did this little bitch Lu Qiaoxiao get close to Shen Yuheng?
Prime Minister Shen, who is that person? It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the most powerful official since the founding of the country.
What kind of ability does Lu Qiaoxiao have that she can invite Shen Yuheng to travel with her?
Lu Yong smiled like a daisy and said, "Xiao'er, I heard that you were out and about with Shen Cheng today, and you were talking and laughing."
"When I first heard the people from the palace come back, I didn't believe it. But even the gatekeeper said he saw you come back with the Prime Minister. Is this true?"
Lu Qiaoxiao felt that there was nothing to hide, so he answered simply: "It's true."
Lu Yong smiled even more meaningfully.
"I never thought you had such a talent. Prime Minister Shen is a person that His Majesty holds in his heart, and he and Prince Ding'an seem to be quite close."
"If you have a good relationship with him, wouldn't it be possible for him to help your father in his career?"
Lu Qiaoxiao took another sip of tea slowly, looked at Lu Yong steadily, and said, "Daddy is right."
Lu Yong almost jumped for joy. He was almost out of breath and said excitedly, "My dear daughter, Daddy was right about you."
"Then go and talk to Prime Minister Shen. Dad has been stuck in the position of Yuwenlang of the Ministry of Rites for many years."
"Once your marriage with the Pei family falls through, won't Daddy's path to advancement become even more hopeless? If Prime Minister Shen is willing to help, it would only take a word."
Lu Qiaoxiao frowned, as if thinking about something.
Wang Xiuwan's gentle voice rang in her ears: "Yes, Xiaoxiao, your father has been working diligently in the court, but he just lacks an opportunity. Since you are on good terms with the Prime Minister, why not go and ask for his help? It won't take much."
Lu Xiuzhu sneered: "Don't tell me you don't even know Prime Minister Shen! You are the one who dragged him there!"
Lu Qiaoxiao sneered in his heart, but his eyes fixed on Lu Yong.
“Dad, Prime Minister Shen and I do have some friendship, but not that close.” Lu Qiaoxiao took a sip of tea slowly, his eyes so calm that it made people uneasy.
"Ah? How come?"
Lu Yong rubbed his hands awkwardly. "You've already gone shopping with the Prime Minister. It will only take a little while before we can go on outings and attend banquets together."
"If you, my daughter, are willing to work hard, even becoming Shen Yuheng's concubine is fine."
Lu Yong began to talk non-stop, "After becoming a concubine, if you are favored, why not bring her into the palace and become a concubine?"
Lu Qiaoxiao rolled his eyes and sneered, "A legitimate daughter becomes a concubine, you are so stupid, Dad."
Lu Yong glared: "That depends on whose concubine you become. If you become Shen Yuheng's concubine, I don't know how much benefit you can get from it."
Lu Qiaoxiao was about to make a sarcastic remark when she suddenly had an idea.
It would be better to take this opportunity to welcome my mother back home openly, and then take back the dowry that my mother brought to the Lu family.
Lu Qiaoxiao frowned, his eyes moved, and he sighed in a pretentious manner.
Lu Qingyue coughed violently, and Lu Xiuzhu's eyes were about to roll up.
"Dad, what you said is indeed reasonable, but——"
"But do you think Shen Yuheng is stupid?" Lu Qiaoxiao's eyes were covered with a layer of mist.
"If my daughter has the ability to attract Shen Yuheng, she will naturally strive for a formal status."
Lu Yong frowned, puzzled. "My daughter, your appearance, temperament and figure are outstanding in the capital. If you want a low position, why would Shen Yuheng refuse?"
Wang Xiuwan felt sick when she saw Lu Qiaoxiao covering his chest and pretending to be hypocritical.
When did this bitch become so hypocritical? She's not worth using any of her remaining tricks.
Seeing her sad expression, Lu Yong softened his tone.
“Xiao’er, as long as we can climb up the big tree of Prime Minister Shen, no one will look down on our Yong’an Marquis Mansion anymore.”
Lu Qiaoxiao knew that she had performed enough foreplay. She pursed her lips and said in embarrassment: "Prime Minister Shen, although he looks bright and clean, actually still attaches great importance to family background."
Lu Yong nodded in agreement.
"If you don't have a family background, you should have money." Lu Qiaoxiao's eyes flashed slightly.
"If I can bring enough money, three times more than when I was engaged to the Pei family, then I think Shen Yuheng will be satisfied."
At this moment, the tiles outside the door suddenly fell down, scaring away a few birds.
Lu Qiaoxiao glanced at it and said softly, "Exchange wealth for power, use a small amount to gain a big gain, Daddy, think twice."
Lu Yong touched his chin, he was indeed moved.
The Lu family has plenty of wealth, but they have no power to rely on.
Now his Yong'an Marquis Mansion is like a dog in the water, and everyone avoids it. If he can get in touch with Prime Minister Shen, won't he be able to walk around the court with impunity in the future?
Wang Xiuwan had already guessed the intention of this little bitch, but she was not sure what kind of relationship Lu Qiaoxiao and Shen Yuheng had, so she did not dare to speak rashly.
Besides, if what Lu Qiaoxiao said was true, then her brother Pei might also benefit from it.
Although Lu Qingyue didn't say anything, her back teeth were about to break.
Where did her good luck come from? Even if she was just Shen Yuheng's mistress, it was a compliment to her, Lu Qiaoxiao!
No matter what, she must fight for her dignity and marry into the Ding'an Palace! Only then can she surpass Lu Qiaoxiao!
"Twenty banks, thirty shops, and ten thousand acres of farmland." Lu Qiaoxiao put down his chopsticks, his tone firm and leaving no room for negotiation.
The veins on Lu Yong's head bulged. This was clearly robbery—
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