Chapter 488: Planning on His Sister
"It's just a waste of effort." Chu Jinyan looked at Chu Qingyun expressionlessly. His face was calm and as if no one could separate him and Lu Xiang. But in fact, his heart was filled with a storm and he wished he could rush over and beat up Du Yuheng, who coveted Lu Xiang.
Chu Qingyun was startled: "So calm?"
Why doesn't he believe it?
Chu Jinyan glanced at him and said, "What else?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Sheng Xian's voice was heard outside the carriage: "Your Highness, the zither has been delivered to the Third Miss."
Chu Jinyan: “Yes.”
"Hurry, hurry, let's go to Chunmanlou."
…
The night is as cool as water, and the entire night sky looks quiet and peaceful.
The Qixia Courtyard was brightly lit with candles. On the round table in the small flower hall, a copper pot was bubbling with hotpot. Lu Xiang called Qiao Jingru and Lu Qiao to have hotpot together. However, as soon as the food was served, Qiao Jingru was called away, saying that someone from the Qiao family was looking for her. Lu Xiang guessed that it must be someone from the clinic.
Soon, Qiao Jingru came back.
But this time, Lu Chao was following behind him.
"Brother." Lu Qiao called out with a smile.
The steam coming out of the pot dispelled the coldness even though there was no charcoal burning in the room.
He took off his fox fur coat, then took it off for Qiao Jingru and hung it aside, then sat down.
"Xiangxiang, here you go."
Lu Xiang looked at the hand he suddenly stretched out, which contained two books, and was stunned for a moment: "What is this?"
Lu Chao: "The servant in the front yard gave it to me. He said it was sent to you by Du Yuheng. But it's strange. When did I ask him to find the music score and send it to you?"
Lu Xiang: “…”
Qiao Jingru and Lu Qiao looked at each other, and then looked at Lu Xiang.
"Xiangxiang, grandma's refusal was clear enough at the beginning. How come Du Yuheng hasn't given up yet?" Qiao Jingru said in surprise.
Lu Qiao nodded in agreement: "He obviously sent the music score because he saw Third Sister showing off her talent last night, but he was afraid that if he said directly that he sent it, it would be suspected of private communication and ruin Third Sister's reputation, so he euphemistically said that Big Brother asked him to find it."
Such dedication is rare.
But judging from the look on Third Sister's face, she clearly has no such intention towards the young master of the Du family.
When Lu Chao heard this, he immediately showed a look of understanding: "No wonder."
He said that he had never said such words to Du Yuheng.
They did not work in the same government office and had never had any contact before, but ever since he went to Jingzhao Prefecture, Du Yuheng suddenly became friendly with him. Lu Chao thought that since they were all officials in the same court, it would always be beneficial to make more friends with colleagues, so he did not think much about it.
It seems that this guy is targeting his sister.
"Brother, please return the music score to him for me tomorrow and thank him for his kindness on my behalf. However, I cannot accept gifts without merit." Lu Xiang said as he looked at the music score in Lu Chao's hand, but did not take it.
"I have a day off tomorrow. I'm going on a boat trip with your sister-in-law. I don't have time. Let's do it another day. I'll leave it here for you first." Lu Chao put the music score aside and continued:
"To be honest, Du Yuheng is talented and gentle... Of course, he is a little inferior to your brother, but he is the son of the Earl's Mansion and ranked fourth in the imperial examination. He has a bright future. No matter his family background, status or career, he is outstanding. Would you like to consider him?"
Lu Xiang glanced at Lu Chao and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
If you want to praise someone, just praise him, but don't forget to mention yourself in the middle. No one else can do that.
"Not considering it."
"Eh? Why?"
Lu Xiang gave Lu Chao a meaningful look and said, "Back then, you had nothing to offer except a pretty face, but the eldest sister-in-law fell in love with you and insisted on marrying you. Have you ever thought about why?"
Lu Chao was choked: "..."
"These are all old things. Why are you bringing them up again? Don't I have any dignity?" Lu Chao held the chopsticks and poked the bottom of the bowl twice in anger.
This girl is indirectly complaining that he is meddling in her business.
"Besides, I married my wife because of her beauty. This is my ability. There is no need to ask so many questions."
After Lu Chao finished speaking, he turned to Qiao Jingru and nodded in self-assurance: "Qiao Qiao, don't you think so?"
Qiao Jingru stroked her forehead silently: "..."
As long as you are happy.
Lu Xiang twitched his lips speechlessly: "..."
When it comes to shamelessness, she is outdone.
But his tone was extremely proud.
You are the big brother, you have the final say.
Lu Qiao looked at her eldest brother who was talking to death, rolled her eyes secretly, and turned to ask Qiao Jingru: "Sister-in-law, who was looking for you just now?"
"Look at me, I forgot about the important things." Qiao Jingru suddenly came back to her senses when she heard Lu Qiao's words. She looked at Lu Xiang and said, "It was Doctor Fang from the clinic who came to give me a reply. The powder was taken from Liu Anyao. Doctor Fang confirmed it with several other doctors in the clinic and confirmed that it was Wu Shi San."
Wu Shi San is an addictive drug extracted from poppy flowers. Over time, it will destroy a person's will and make the person live like a walking corpse with a haggard face.
This kind of thing is strictly prohibited in the Wei Dynasty, and once discovered, it is a capital crime.
This drug addiction had been popular for a period of time in the previous dynasty. By the time the problem was discovered, it had almost destroyed the foundation of the dynasty. The monarch at the time had no choice but to kill anyone who dared to touch the Wu Shi San.
But even so, it caused turmoil in the country, so the founding emperor of this dynasty, Emperor Gaozu, promulgated this law as the first thing he did after he ascended the throne. It took several years of bloodshed before peace was restored.
And now, Liu Anyao actually has the Five Stones Powder in her hands.
There was deep shock in Lu Xiang's eyes.
Shocked by Liu Anyao's boldness and infuriated by her viciousness.
If she succeeds at the palace banquet, not only will she ruin herself, but she will also push the Lu family into the fire pit.
She wants to kill everyone in the Lu Mansion.
I just don't know who was behind Liu Anyao getting the Wu Shi San. How could Liu Anyao, a rich girl, get such a thing?
Lu Qiao looked at Qiao Jingru with a pale face, opened her mouth, but could not utter a word because she was too frightened.
Obviously, he had thought of this consequence.
Lu Chao couldn't swallow the half-bitten beef anymore. He opened his mouth and spat out the meat. He said to Qiao Jingru nervously, "Hurry up and have someone destroy the Five Stones Powder. We must not let anyone know that we were in Qiao's Clinic."
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