Chapter 900 Past Life 8
Chunxiang knew exactly what she meant, but Gu Yingxue's current situation was indeed very similar to Gu Shuyan's initial appearance.
Gu Yingxue naturally had some idea of what was going on, which is why she asked the question. When the answer was clearly presented, Gu Yingxue's face turned completely gloomy.
It is said that men in the world are heartless, and Lu Youming treated Gu Shuyan the same way, and he treated her the same way too.
Unfortunately, she still foolishly believed that Lu Youming was sincere towards her, and even though he was staying with Yan Meier every day, she still thought that he had her in his heart.
"Chunxiang, is there any medicine left?"
Chunxiang didn't understand what Gu Yingxue needed to do, but judging from her expression, it couldn't possibly be anything good.
"Miss, what do you want to do?"
Chunxiang hadn't called Gu Yingxue "Miss" in a long time, and this affectionate address made Gu Yingxue feel much more comfortable.
"From now on, we don't need to add the medicine to the pastries separately; we can just put it into their food!"
Since Lu Youming had made a move against her, she couldn't dwell on their past relationship and suffer in silence.
You want her dead? Then let's all die together.
Chunxiang felt somewhat confident when she poisoned Yan Meier, but when she poisoned Lu Youming, she couldn't help but tremble.
"Miss, if His Highness finds out about this, I'm afraid..."
"So what if I know?"
Before Chunxiang could finish speaking, Gu Yingxue interrupted her, "Since they've already done the first thing, why should they be afraid of me doing the fifteenth? Chunxiang, you're all I have left now."
As Gu Yingxue spoke, she grabbed Chunxiang's hand and looked at her with a pleading expression.
Having served Gu Yingxue for so many years, when had Gu Yingxue ever shown such an expression, especially to a maid like her?
After a moment's thought, Chunxiang gritted her teeth and agreed, "I understand."
Chunxiang agreed, and Gu Yingxue finally showed a look of joy on her face.
A month later, Gu Yingxue received news that Lu Youming was going to marry a new crown princess.
Having witnessed what happened before, Gu Yingxue understood that Lu Youming would not allow her to become the Crown Princess again, but even so, she was still very uncomfortable.
"He's playing a clever game by making the new Grand Secretary's daughter the Crown Prince's wife. With the Grand Secretary's support, his position as Crown Prince will be completely unshakeable."
But how could she be willing to accept that the position she had seized would ultimately benefit someone else?
And then there's Lu Youming, who used sweet words to trick her into helping him deal with the Gu family, only to turn around and discard her after using her. What does he take Gu Yingxue for?
"My concubine, what do we do next?"
Chunxiang knew very well what Gu Yingxue had sacrificed for the position of Crown Princess.
With the powerful Marquis's mansion as her backing, she helped Lu Youming without hesitation. Now that her backing is gone, what would be the point of all her efforts if she also loses her position as Crown Princess?
"Come, follow me to see His Highness."
Gu Yingxue made her decision in an instant. Now that there was going to be a new Crown Princess, shouldn't she go and celebrate with the Crown Prince?
Gu Yingxue deliberately dressed herself up to look more elegant and refined, and then asked the kitchen to make Lu Youming's favorite white fungus soup before personally delivering it to him.
When Gu Yingxue arrived at the study, just as she had expected, Yan Meier was indeed looking for Lu Youming and causing trouble!
"Your Highness, you promised me that I would become the Crown Princess. How can you go back on your word?"
Yan Meier's affected voice rang out in the room, followed by the Crown Prince's somewhat impatient reply: "Aren't you already a concubine? The Grand Secretary took the initiative to mention it to His Majesty, how could I refuse? Besides, the Grand Secretary is in charge of everything, I'm doing this for the sake of the bigger picture."
"Your Highness is trying to fool me again, saying it's for the greater good. Your Highness has taken a fancy to that woman."
Yan Meier ignored her explanation and kept grabbing his clothes and acting coquettishly.
Normally, this trick would definitely work on Lu Youming, but now, Lu Youming just finds her extremely annoying.
Seeing that the time was right, Gu Yingxue picked up the food box and knocked on the Crown Prince's door.
Who is it?
The Crown Prince and Yan Meier sat up straight and looked outside, only to see Gu Yingxue walking gracefully towards them.
"Your Highness, I heard that you were about to marry the Crown Princess. Such a big event, I thought I would come to congratulate you as soon as possible, but I didn't expect to be a step too late." Gu Yingxue said, her gaze sweeping over Yan Meier.
Yan Meier was still harping on Lu Youming, but now Gu Yingxue has come to offer her congratulations. This is undoubtedly a slap in the face for Yan Meier.
Staring at Gu Yingxue with hostility, Yan Meier's eyes had long lost their charming and alluring appearance; the look in her eyes was as if she wanted to devour her.
Lu Youming was surprised that Gu Yingxue would say such a thing. His gaze swept over the two concubines in front of him, but in the end, Lu Youming still looked at Gu Yingxue.
"Consort Gu is so kind. I heard you weren't feeling well when you came in. Are you feeling better now?"
Lu Youming's feigned concern might have moved Gu Yingxue in the past, but now that she has seen through his true nature, she is no longer swayed by it.
"Actually, there is one reason why I came today: it is because of my health. I was perfectly fine before, but for some reason I started coughing. I got some medicine, thinking it would help, but it only made things worse. So I thought that once the Crown Prince enters the household, it would be better to leave all the affairs of the mansion to my sister, the Crown Princess."
As if to confirm her words, Gu Yingxue coughed twice after she finished speaking.
Lu Youming was clearly surprised that Gu Yingxue would say such a thing. Compared to Yan Meier, who had just been crying and making a fuss with him, the difference in their status was immediately apparent.
"Since you are not feeling well, you should rest well. As for managing the affairs of the inner quarters, it is only right that the Crown Princess should take care of them after she enters the household."
Before even entering the door, she had already secured the Crown Princess's side. Gu Yingxue sneered inwardly, but subtly glanced at Yan Meier's face, whose expression was far from pleasant.
But that's understandable. She's been riding high lately, and now there's someone else trying to put her down. How could she be willing to accept that?
"Your Highness, this is a white fungus soup that I made. Please try it in a moment. I'm not feeling well, so I'll go down now."
Having said what she wanted to say, Gu Yingxue, unusually understanding, took the initiative to say goodbye.
Seeing this scene, Lu Youming was immediately reminded of the days when they secretly carried on their affair. They were both his women, and now that Yan Meier was making a scene, he might as well keep her to serve him and give him a change of pace.
Thinking this through, just before Gu Yingxue stepped out the door, Lu Youming called out to her.
"To be honest, I haven't had time to visit you lately. Why don't you stay and have dinner with me tonight?"
Lu Youming spoke eloquently, seemingly out of concern for Gu Yingxue, but everyone knew that Lu Youming simply wanted her to stay overnight.
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