Chapter 92: Proposing Marriage
The next day, Lu Qiaoxiao received a reply from the Prince's Mansion, inviting her to visit at any time.
She first checked in at the Patrol Office and arranged tasks for her subordinates before changing her clothes and heading towards the Prince's Mansion.
Oddly enough, Wei Ran hasn't appeared since the last time at the Drunken Red Mansion...
But it's also true that this fake silver case has opened a loophole on Lu Liang's side, and what happens next is not something that their patrol department should consider.
It was a game of chess in the imperial court, and also a fight in the smallest places.
The carriage stopped at the gate of the Prince's Mansion. The gatekeeper saw the person who got out of the carriage was very elegant and dressed in a silk and satin dress. He said tactfully, "Young lady, please wait here for a moment. I will pass the message on."
Lu Qiaoxiao nodded, his gaze shifted to the plaque on the door of the Prince's Mansion, and he fell into deep thought.
In her previous life, in her impression, the reason why the Prince's Mansion was kept safe in the turbulent court situation was because it had never expressed a clear attitude in the dispute over the succession.
Always remain neutral and be a leisurely family with a prominent family background.
However, even though the family appears to be harmonious on the surface, deep down they are all fighting for the family property and each has their own agenda.
"Miss, Madam He invites you in for a chat." The concierge who had just reported the news came running back with a kind look on his face. Lu Qiaoxiao responded politely, holding up her skirt as she entered the mansion.
In front of the hall: Sitting in the center is Ruan Qingqiu's aunt He. Her pair of affectionate and slender eyes contain eight hundred thoughts, but what impresses people at first sight is her smooth skin without a single blemish.
Seeing Lu Qiaoxiao walk in, He looked her up and down and said politely, "Madam Prime Minister, please take a seat."
Lu Qiaoxiao performed the etiquette of a younger generation to an elder and sat down. "Mrs. He, I came here to..." She was about to speak when she was suddenly interrupted by the person in front of her.
"Madam Prime Minister, I know what you are going to say, but our Qingqiu does not have such a good fate as you, and we cannot cross several chasms like the ridge to get into a family like the Prime Minister's Mansion." He's voice was deep and meaningful.
Lu Qiaoxiao knew clearly in her heart that this was a subtle criticism of her trying to get close to Prime Minister Shen, and at the same time, it was also a clear statement that the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion was too low and they looked down on it.
This He family has always been a mean person. The reason why she was willing to keep Ruan Qingqiu in her house was because she wanted to use this cousin's daughter as a bargaining chip to exchange power and interests in case of emergency.
"Mrs. He, is this your idea? Or is it Mr. He's idea?" Lu Qiaoxiao's breath was not at all disturbed. Mr. He was the head of the Prince's Mansion and the elder that the He family needed to respect. If she used Mr. He to pressure the He family, the He family would probably be a little afraid.
He's eyebrows twitched. This little girl really has some skills. She even wants to use her father-in-law to make trouble for Qiao. Unfortunately, her father-in-law is in the court today and may not be back soon. She said with a dark look, "Madam Prime Minister, after all, I am Qingqiu's aunt. If I say no, she will definitely not dare to disobey her elders." Lu Qiaoxiao sneered inwardly. I'm afraid you, He, are blind and have no idea what your cousin niece is thinking.
In her previous life, she left the Prince's Mansion on her own without anyone's help, and lived a good life without relying on anyone.
In this life, she simply wanted to take advantage of the opportunity and advance the timeline. Lu Qiaoxiao suppressed the anger in her chest and smiled, "Madam He, you might as well let my cousin come out. I haven't seen her for a long time, and I miss her a little."
"Unfortunately, Qingqiu is not at home today." Shen raised her hand to tidy up the hair by her ears, looking lazy. Last night, that little girl dared to talk back to her, and she punished her by making her kneel in the ancestral hall for a whole night. I guess she must be in so much pain that she can't get up.
At this moment, a water-blue figure suddenly flashed past the door, and before the person arrived, the voice came first, "Aunt, I have finished copying the Buddhist scriptures you asked me to copy. I also figured it out yesterday. It was Qingqiu who was wrong. Now I specially send the Buddhist scriptures to you."
Anger rose between He's brows. How could this little bitch still get out of bed? Besides, when did she ask her to copy Buddhist scriptures?
Lu Qiaoxiao looked at the newcomer, her heart fluttering. Ruan Qingqiu was very pretty, seemingly docile and gentle, but she was definitely not someone who would just accept things as they came. "How can you have a say here?" He walked forward, raising her hand to slap Ruan Qingqiu in the face.
Lu Qiaoxiao reacted quickly, blocking the slap with one hand. She said coldly, "Madam, even though Qingqiu is a junior, she showed respect for you in her words just now. Even if it comes to court, you will not be in the right if you hit her."
He looked at the girl in front of her who was younger, prettier, and more articulate than she was, and she was furious. "Come here, take my cousin away! You are not allowed to let her out without my order!"
As soon as he finished speaking, two burly men came up and wanted to arrest the man.
Lu Qiaoxiao's fist hidden in her sleeve was trembling. After all, this was the prince's residence, and Shen was indeed Ruan Qingqiu's aunt. If she took action here, she would not be able to explain herself even if she was right.
While he was hesitant, Ruan Qingqiu's hands were quickly tied up. His white and tender hands were tied with hemp rope, leaving red marks.
Seeing the situation reversed, He smiled smugly, pursing her lips. She raised her voice sharply and said, "Madam Prime Minister, no matter what, I am your elder. We had some connections in the past, but you may not remember."
Seeing Lu Qiaoxiao's puzzled expression, He hooked her pinky finger around her handkerchief and said slowly, "We met when you and Second Young Master Pei got engaged. At that time, I went to the door of the Pei Mansion to deliver a gift, and I saw you approaching Second Young Master Pei and rubbing his hand.
“Things have changed now. You turned around and entered Prime Minister Shen’s residence.”
"If we talk about amazing things, Miss Lu, you are the best. You can change your face and heart so quickly. Even the skylarks in the sky can't keep up with your changes."
"Aunt, how can you say that about the Prime Minister's wife? You--" Ruan Qingqiu was shaking with anger, and her delicate almond eyes were covered with a layer of anger.
"Pa" a crisp slap landed on Ruan Qingqiu's face, and his face immediately became red and swollen.
He glared with a pair of narrow eyes, with a fierce look on her face:
"You little bitch, you have no right to speak here. You'll never marry into the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion."
"How can you make such a noise here so early in the morning?" A harsh rebuke suddenly came from outside the door. It was Mr. He, with a frown on his face. He had always disliked this daughter-in-law who flattered the powerful and looked down on the weak. She caused unrest in the family every day, and this time she dared to make trouble in front of the guests outside.
not to mention--
Seeing the person coming, He's hand holding the teacup softened, and her eyes were tense. Why would the eunuch come back at this time? Didn't he go to the palace?
Lu Qiaoxiao subconsciously looked towards the door, and when he saw the man following behind Mr. He, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
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