Chapter 87: Not Smart Enough
Even in her previous life, Lu Xiang didn't understand Lu Yao until her death. Ever since her second sister married into the Zhou family, the sisters had even less time to spend together. Not to mention that the only good sister she considered was Lu Mingzhu, and the others had nothing to do with her. So she wouldn't try to understand what her second sister was like, or whether she was living well in the Zhou family.
When she was down and out in her previous life, Lu Yue and Lu Qiao kept adding insult to injury in order to please Lu Mingzhu, so since her rebirth, she has been cold and distant to her two sisters. As for the second sister, she lives like a transparent person.
She only knew that her second sister married into the Zhou family, which was the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, and that Zhou Huaicheng was the second legitimate son of Lord Zhou, and that her second sister married into the family as a successor.
Well……
Qiao Jingru was speechless, and the image of Lu Xiang, who used to look up to the sky and was arrogant and domineering, suddenly appeared in her mind.
"You were really annoying back then. It seems like my second sister definitely didn't like you either."
Lu Xiang's mouth twitched fiercely: "Don't expose people's shortcomings, sister-in-law."
"Haha, I won't reveal it." Qiao Jingru laughed loudly. It was incredible to think about it now. In this strange place, the person she was relying on wholeheartedly was not her husband, but Lu Xiang, who she once competed with.
When the two arrived at Fuyuan Hall, the rest of the people had already arrived.
She bowed to the old lady first, then bowed to Qiao Jingru: "Greetings to my sister-in-law."
Qiao Jingru said in a hollow voice: "Second sister, please stand up." Then she took out the gift she had prepared long ago and handed it to Lu Yao: "It's our first meeting. I hope you like this small gift."
"Thank you, ma'am." Lu Yao accepted it flattered.
Lu Xiang bowed slightly towards Lu Yao at this time: "Hello, second sister. I haven't seen you for a year. I hope you are doing well in the Zhou family."
The girl's peach-like face was filled with a faint smile, her eyes were bright and clear, and she was wearing a plain skirt. She looked like the rising clouds in the city early in the morning, delicate and beautiful.
Lu Yao's face was filled with shock. She looked at Lu Xiang in astonishment, and her mind went blank.
This... this... this...
Lu Xiang cares about her!
Is this her arrogant third sister?
Is there something wrong?
"Okay... I'm fine. Thank you for your concern, third sister..." Lu Yao replied dryly. She felt as if she was walking on clouds.
Seeing Lu Yao's dumbfounded look, Lu Xiang was not angry, but turned to Zhou Huaicheng and shouted, "Hello, second brother-in-law."
"Third sister is polite." Zhou Huaicheng bowed and looked at Lu Xiang from head to toe, with a look of surprise in his eyes.
He originally thought that Lu Yao was beautiful, but now compared with the third young lady of the Lu family, Lu Yao pales in comparison.
Lu Xiang sat down, glanced at Cai Huaicheng opposite him calmly, and frowned slightly.
Although Zhou Huaicheng's gaze towards her was very obscure, Lu Xiang could still sense discomfort.
This Zhou Huaicheng...
"Grandma, I heard that father took my fourth sister back home. Why didn't I see her today?" Lu Yao suddenly asked.
The old lady replied, "Princess Zhen has summoned her to the palace. I'm afraid I won't be able to see her today. But there's still a long way to go, so there's no need to rush."
Lu Yao was surprised when she heard this: "Fourth sister must have some outstanding qualities to make the queen like her so much."
She had been married to the capital for more than a year, but Concubine Zhen had never summoned her. It was really surprising that this fourth sister had quietly caught Concubine Zhen's eye.
Speaking of which, Concubine Zhen first met the fourth sister when she returned home to visit her relatives a few months ago. She is really capable.
The old lady smiled gently and said, "Mingzhu's embroidery skills are good. It is her blessing to be liked by the Concubine Shu."
Concubine Shu did not meet Lu Mingzhu alone, but invited many daughters of famous families to a small gathering. Lu Mingzhu stood among the real ladies, feeling awkward and uneasy. However, since she had Concubine Shu's support, no one would make things difficult for her. Moreover, among these daughters, Lu Mingzhu was not the only concubine's daughter.
For Concubine Shu, she is willing to show favor to concubines who are talented and can be used by her.
Queen Song came out of the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace and passed by the entrance of Chuxiu Palace. She heard laughter and joyful chatter inside.
"I heard that Concubine Shu invited several young ladies to the palace today to chat with her and relieve her boredom." Yunlu said on the side.
Even if the Queen does not care about Concubine Shu's actions, as servants, they must help the Queen keep a close eye on every move in the harem.
"Oh." Queen Song leaned on the sedan chair and lazily raised her eyelids: "In order to win over the court officials for her son, Concubine Shu also put a lot of thought into it."
"Who said it wasn't? Ever since the Emperor announced the Eighth Prince's identity to the world, not only Concubine Shu, but all the concubines in our palace who have princes have become restless." Yun Lu lowered her voice and spoke softly.
"But, Madam, Concubine Zhen also brought Miss Lu to Chuxiu Palace..."
Before Yun Lu could say anything, she suddenly straightened up and looked at her: "What about Lu Xiang? Has he entered the palace?"
"The one who entered the palace was the fourth lady of the Lu family, not the third lady." Yun Lu shook her head.
Queen Song frowned: "What do you mean?"
Yun Lu considered her words carefully, and then said, "In my opinion, Concubine Zhen is intentionally trying to promote Fourth Miss Lu. At the beginning, Concubine Shu took a fancy to a screen in Concubine Zhen's palace, so Concubine Zhen gave it to Concubine Shu. Since then, Concubine Zhen has been frequently entering Chuxiu Palace."
The Queen Mother may not care, but they know everything, and it is not a secret in the palace. They can find out if they spend some time to find out.
"Tsk..." Queen Song sneered, "To treat a concubine's daughter like a treasure, is Concubine Zhen sick?"
Well……
Yunlu moved her lips and touched her nose awkwardly.
Your Majesty, how should I respond to this?
"Well... everyone has their own taste. Miss Lu might be just what Concubine Zhen likes?"
Although she is a concubine's daughter, she is also the niece of Concubine Zhen. There is nothing anyone can do if Concubine Zhen likes her.
"Can't you see that others are stupid?"
Yunlu wanted to cry but had no tears: "..." Your Majesty, I am just not smart enough to be obvious.
Queen Song also realized that her maid was hurt, so she patted her head to comfort her, and then said: "Zhenpin sent the screen to please Concubine Shu, and it would be fine if she benefited from it herself, but why did she bring a concubine's daughter to Concubine Shu's palace?"
Yun Lu pondered for a moment, then looked up and said, "So the screen was actually given by the fourth young lady of the Lu family?"
"Hurry up." Queen Song suddenly said to the eunuchs who were carrying the sedan chair.
"Empress, what's wrong?" Yunlu asked in confusion.
"Shaohua knows more about the affairs of the palace than you do. I want to see what Fourth Miss Lu is capable of."
As soon as Queen Song returned to Jingren Palace, she called Shaohua over.
"My lady."
"Today, Concubine Zhen summoned Lu Mingzhu and took her to Chuxiu Palace. Do you know why Concubine Shu wanted to see her?" Queen Song asked straight to the point.
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