As soon as she said this, Ruyi turned pale with anger.
Although Concubine Chang knew that Luo Lan was disrespectful to her as a concubine by beating her servant in front of her, she could not get violent with her in Prince Yu's mansion just because of a servant. She would lose her status and people would think she was bullying others by taking advantage of her power.
So, she glared at Ruyi and said to her sternly:
"You don't need to lecture the people in Prince Yu's Mansion. Apologize to Princess Yu."
Hearing this, Luo Lan hurriedly waved his hands and said, "Don't apologize to me, apologize to these two servants in Prince Yu's Mansion."
The two servants had already bent down to their knees. When they heard that the people around Concubine Chang wanted to apologize to them, how could they dare to accept it?
So they hurriedly said:
"We were shortsighted and didn't recognize Concubine Chang. It's our fault, it's our fault."
Luo Lan raised his eyebrows and looked at the two of them, saying sternly:
"Put your heads up high. We are from Prince Yu's Mansion and don't have to live with our heads in our crotches."
When the two men heard this, they raised their heads timidly.
Ruyi pouted and muttered softly:
"sorry."
Luo Lan frowned and looked at her, "Ruyi, you used to speak very loudly, but why is your voice getting quieter now that you're with the Empress?"
Hearing this, Concubine Chang's face was full of black lines and she scolded Ruyi:
"Don't waste time here."
Seeing that Concubine Chang was a little angry, Ruyi bit her lips and raised her voice and said:
"I'm sorry, both of you. I shouldn't have fought with you."
The two servants suddenly felt confused. They had worked as servants in other wealthy families and were usually beaten and punished when they did something wrong. No one had ever cared about their feelings.
Today, because they didn't recognize Concubine Chang, they were slapped in the face, and the princess actually stood up for them? This was something they never dreamed of.
After Ruyi apologized angrily, she followed Concubine Chang through the corridor and went to the backyard.
Luo Lan, along with Ahong, Ahou and others, followed closely behind.
Leng Yu was sitting at the desk in his room, writing awkwardly. Xiao Zhi was sitting opposite him, also practicing the characters that the teacher had taught him today.
When he heard footsteps, Xiao Lingzi, who was grinding ink for him, was startled for a moment, then said softly:
"Your Majesty, someone is coming."
"yes."
Leng Yu's face was cold, "And there's more than one person."
Xiao Zhi put down the brush in his hand and said with some concern:
"Master, is this Concubine Chang?"
Leng Yu pulled the corner of his mouth and chuckled disdainfully, "She came to see if I was dead or not."
As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Lan's voice came from outside.
"Prince Yu, Concubine Chang wants to see you. Can you come in?"
Leng Yu picked up the inkstone in his hand and said to Xiao Lingzi beside him:
"I fell down."
Xiao Lingzi was a little at a loss, and Xiao Zhi was even more confused.
"I fell."
His cold voice rose again, "The louder the better."
Hearing this, Xiao Lingzi picked up the inkstone and threw it to the ground without saying a word.
Luo Lan, who was waiting at the door, heard the sound and tensed up. Just as he was about to ask what was going on, a faint voice came from inside.
"Get out of here!"
His voice was low and hoarse, yet it carried an unmistakable weakness.
Concubine Chang frowned. She could tell from the voice that Leng Yu was the same as before.
Luo Lan looked back at her and shrugged helplessly, "Don't worry, Madam. Let me persuade him."
As she was about to turn around and persuade Leng Yu, Concubine Chang said softly:
"No need."
She didn't want to anger him now. If she forced her way in and he said something questioning her during the verbal conflict, she would have a hard time explaining herself.
It is better to use static braking now.
Thinking of this, she sighed sadly, "Since Yu'er doesn't want to see me as his mother, I won't force him. I'll wait until he comes to his senses!"
Hearing this, Luo Lan pursed his lips and said helplessly:
"I'll persuade him later."
Concubine Chang raised her head, frowned at Luo Lan, and said to Ruyi behind her:
"Let's go back to the palace!"
Ruyi was still pouting because of the anger she had just suffered. Before leaving, she did not forget to secretly glare at Luo Lan.
Luo Lan blinked at her proudly. This little girl was just taking advantage of others and never learned her lesson after being beaten several times. She was just all show and no brains.
After Concubine Chang left, it was almost dusk.
Back in the room, Leng Yu was sitting cross-legged on the couch, seemingly thinking about something with his eyes closed.
When Luo Lan came in, he opened his eyes, looked at her, and asked softly:
"Lan'er, that woman is gone?"
"Leave."
Luo Lan sat down beside him, picked up the words he had just written, and praised sincerely, "My husband, this is beautifully written."
"What's the use? It's just for show."
When he said this, a hint of darkness appeared in his eyes.
"Just like my mother, she's officially my mother, but she's never done anything a mother should do."
Looking at his somewhat lost face, Luo Lan pursed her lips, took his cold hand, and asked softly:
"Husband, have you ever thought that she might not be your biological mother?"
Leng Yu was stunned for a moment, then frowned and looked at her, "I have thought about it, more than once, but even my father told me that she is my biological mother. Apart from the fact that she doesn't like me at all, I can't find any reason why she is not my biological mother."
Luo Lan was thinking, she couldn't understand why everyone lied to him. What Concubine Chang did didn't seem like something a mother would do.
When Leng Yu first learned the news, her legs were still unable to stand, and she didn't want him to be sad after knowing this.
Now that he was on his feet, she suddenly wanted to tell him the truth.
So, she leaned her head on his shoulder, held his arms in her arms, and whispered:
"My dear, the last time I went to the palace, when I mentioned you, I heard the emperor mutter something under his breath. He said: After all, it's not his own child..."
"Tell me, what the emperor meant by this is that you are not Concubine Chang's biological son?"
Hearing this, Leng Yu suddenly looked at her sideways, "Is what you said true?"
Luo Lan nodded heavily, "I wasn't sure at first, but judging from what Concubine Chang did to you, I think this must be true."
Hearing her say this, Leng Yu suddenly clenched his teeth and murmured:
"It seems that what I suspected is true. Then who is my mother?"
After saying this, he suddenly grabbed Luo Lan's shoulders and asked in a panic:
"Lan'er, you've been to the palace twice, but have you ever met a Madam Sun?"
Luo Lan shook her head without even thinking, "There are so many maids in the palace, how can I remember their names?"
"No, she's not just any Mammy."
Leng Yu shook his head somewhat sadly. When he said this, he suddenly turned to look at Luo Lan.
"Lan'er, can I ask you for a favor?"
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