Chapter 350 Let Yourself Go
Huamei said, "Aunt, Lan Qiu is always in a hurry, don't listen to her nonsense. This is the eldest young master's first child, how could he not be happy? If he really didn't like her, how could he ask me to take good care of you and not only send you pregnancy-protecting medicine, but also several tonic medicines."
It was only because of the conspiracy against him by the lady today that the eldest young master believed that it was the aunt who had someone deliver the letter, so he was not so quick to forgive her. But with this child, the aunt would always regain the eldest young master's favor.
Seeing that Huamei was so confident in what she said, Lu Mingzhu decisively believed it.
Well, my husband truly loves her, so he will definitely like their child. He didn’t come because he was too busy. I won’t accept any rebuttal.
She reached out and touched her belly, and said, "My face is not good to be seen in public. It would be better if my husband could come over in a few days. The wound on my face will be healed soon." It is better to meet Brother Heng beautifully so as to win his heart better.
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Three days later, Lu Xiang went to the Third Prince's Mansion for a banquet.
All the guests invited to the Third Royal Concubine's banquet were noble ladies from aristocratic families. A young lady like Lu Xiang, who came from a declining family, was not qualified to be invited by the Third Royal Concubine. However, she was favored by the Queen Mother, and this alone was enough.
What's more, it was the Third Prince who proposed it to the Third Princess.
It was because the Queen Mother liked her and the Queen had no children, so the Third Prince told the Third Princess that if he wanted to win over the Anguo Mansion, he would have to establish a good relationship with Lu Xiang.
The Third Imperial Concubine was originally disdainful. If she wanted to win over the Anguo Mansion, wouldn’t it be enough for her to be on good terms with Song Zhenzhen?
However, seeing the Third Prince's serious expression, the Third Princess swallowed back the words that were about to come out of her mouth, and obediently sent the invitation to Lu Xiang. She also warned the people below to be polite and respectful when they saw Lu Xiang.
How could she know that Chu Qingyun's attempt to win over Duke Anguo was a false veil, and his real intention was to please Chu Jinyan.
That’s right, based on his smart and careful observation, Chu Jinyan had special feelings for this girl.
So when he went to question Chu Jinyan while he was recovering from his injury, Chu Jinyan said with disdain, if he used this little cleverness in the right way, what would Chu Chengli have to do with him?
So today, even though Chu Jinyan has limited mobility, he still wants to come in a wheelchair.
In Chu Qingyun's own yard in the front yard, he looked at the wheelchair under Chu Jinyan's buttocks, and the corners of his mouth twitched rapidly: "Eighth brother, have you let yourself go so much that you don't care about your image anymore?"
The man only had a minor leg injury, but he ended up sitting in a wheelchair.
What about your face? Don't you want it?
Chu Jinyan leaned on the wheelchair and gave Chu Qingyun a sidelong glance: "I am happy to do so."
"Didn't you refuse to attend the banquet? Why are you here so early?" Chu Qingyun looked at Chu Jinyan with a nasty smile, as if to say, "I see through you."
Chu Jinyan gave him a death stare, with a sneer on his face: "Your tongue tells me that I don't want to grow in your mouth anymore."
Chu Qingyun choked and closed his mouth tightly.
Oh, that’s too brutal.
Lu Xiang arrived at the Third Prince's residence, got off the carriage, handed the invitation to the servant at the door, and was then led by a maid to the water pavilion. The Third Princess arranged to entertain the ladies from various residences at the water pavilion.
She didn't arrive early. When she entered the waterside pavilion, she saw a room full of beautiful girls, all of whom were daughters of the most distinguished noble families in the capital.
"Third Concubine, the third young lady of the Lu family has arrived." The maid led Lu Xiang into the water pavilion and said to the woman sitting at the top seat.
Today she was wearing a bright red brocade dress embroidered with peony patterns, a crimson agate-inlaid girdle around her waist, her black hair was combed shiny, and she wore a ruby and gold peony hairpin in her hair, and a pair of pink oriental pearl earrings in her ears. She looked dignified, virtuous and energetic.
The Third Princess looked at Lu Xiang who was walking towards her, with a look of surprise in her eyes.
"Your servant pays homage to the Third Imperial Concubine." Lu Xiang walked up to the Third Imperial Concubine and bowed.
She had snow-white skin and bright, slender eyes, just like the rising clouds in the morning, delicate and beautiful. She was wearing a corseted long skirt made of the finest satin. At first glance, it looked purple, but in fact, it was a thin layer of purple gauze gently covering the outside of the dress, lightly outlining her beautiful curves.
"No need to be polite." The Third Princess raised her hand towards her and said with a smile. "I've always heard my mother talk about you. Today I finally see you in person. Come and sit down." She pointed to the stool closest to her and said.
Lu Xiang was surprised at the Third Imperial Concubine's friendly attitude towards her. After a slight pause, she slowly walked towards the Third Imperial Concubine and sat down beside her.
Everyone in the waterside pavilion looked at Lu Xiang with different expressions. Some of these daughters of wealthy families had seen her before, while many of them were seeing Lu Xiang for the first time.
"She is Lu Xiang. I heard that she is very much loved by the Queen."
"I don't think he's that good. I don't know what tricks he used to win the favor of the queen."
"What's wrong with it? You are jealous of her beauty."
"Who... who is jealous of her." The girl was obviously feeling guilty when she said this.
Humph, she looks like a vixen, and I don't know who she is seducing.
"Ms. Lu, long time no see." Song Zhenzhen, who was sitting opposite Lu Xiang, looked at her with a smile.
Lu Xiang responded with a polite smile: "Hello, Miss Song."
"I went to the palace to pay a visit to my aunt some time ago, and unexpectedly learned that Miss Lu was injured. I wonder how serious her injury is?" Song Zhenzhen said, and her words inevitably revealed a sense of superiority, as if telling Lu Xiang that no matter how much the Queen likes you, it is useless. I am the only one who can call her aunt. She is our closest relative, so aunt will tell her everything.
Lu Xiang smiled indifferently and said, "They are just minor injuries. They have healed. It's a pity that you always mention it."
After hearing this, Song Zhenzhen suddenly felt choked.
Is she showing off to me how much the Queen values her? She is still thinking about me even when I am slightly injured.
It has to be said that Song Zhenzhen was jealous to the point of going crazy.
If Lu Xiang knew what Song Zhenzhen was thinking, he would probably roll his eyes in silence.
You think too much, girl.
She just responded casually.
As he was speaking, he heard someone else come in.
The visitor was familiar with many of the people present. As soon as she entered the pavilion, someone greeted her warmly, "Hello, Miss Chen."
Lu Xiang looked up and saw a bright figure approaching, wearing a light red moon-lit skirt embroidered with hibiscus flowers, holding a translucent round fan embroidered with cool green leaves and pink lotus. Her fair skin was like the finest white porcelain, her facial features were delicate, and her eyebrows were gentle.
The girl smiled and nodded at the person who was speaking, her face gleaming with joy.
Lu Xiang felt that she looked familiar, but he couldn't remember which family she was from.
"Greetings to the Third Royal Consort. May the Third Royal Consort be blessed." The young girl bowed and saluted.
The Third Royal Concubine, who was originally joking with everyone, had her smile instantly disappear on her face when she saw the person in front of her. Her expression became inexplicably gloomy, and people could clearly feel the Third Royal Concubine's disgust for the girl in front of her.
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