Chapter 339: Seeing Each Other
At night.
The night breeze is cool.
Lu Qingyao remembered what Princess Yuqing said.
I tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep.
He simply got up and chatted with Xiuxiu, repeating what the princess had said to her, "Xiuxiu, do you know who sent the evidence to Jiang Yunze?"
Xiuxiu shook her head.
If it was the princess or King Jing, even if they wanted to save the Lu family, there was no need to let Jiang Yunze get away with it.
Who could it be?
Lu Qingyao said: "Prince Chen, it was sent by Prince Chen."
"Prince Chen? Isn't Prince Chen suppressing the rebellion? Why would he send someone to send evidence to save the Lu family? This person has really long arms. Even though he is thousands of miles away, he can know the situation in the capital very well." Xiuxiu found it a little unbelievable.
Yes, how could it be King Chen?
Lu Qingyao thought about it and felt that something was wrong.
Suddenly, an idea came to mind. "It's not about saving the Lu family. It's that Prince Chen wants to use Jiang Yunze to pull out Prince Su's followers hidden in the court, and at the same time, he wants to win over Jiang Yunze to work for him."
As it turned out, he did.
All the court officials involved in the Qi family case were arrested.
Compared to Prince Su, Prince Chen is the one who is sharp and ruthless.
This person is definitely the biggest threat to the Crown Prince and King Jing.
If he had not gone to Lingquan Town and met Doctor Feng, no one would probably know the true identity of King Chen until now.
Prince Chen must have a lot of spies in the capital.
After hearing what her elder sister said, Xiuxiu also realized the seriousness of the matter.
She looked around and asked, "Sister, are you worried that Prince Chen will rebel and Jiang Yunze will bring trouble to the entire Jiang family?"
Lu Qingyao nodded, "Of course."
She was indeed worried that Jiang Yunze would defect to King Chen.
"The evidence that Prince Chen poisoned the Crown Prince's family will sooner or later be presented to the Emperor. If he is convicted, it will be one thing, but I'm afraid he will make a desperate attempt and even attempt a rebellion... If he were to rebel, it wouldn't just be his family members who would suffer, but also the court officials who formed a pact with him. No one would be spared.
It's ridiculous to say the least.
How could she be so blind to fall in love with Jiang Yunze and even give birth to children for him?
Now that they are divorced, we still have to worry about him committing a heinous crime and implicating his two sons and relatives in Jiangzhou.
Jiang Yunze's rapid rise to prominence did not allow them to enjoy any of the benefits, and if he was convicted, they would be implicated as well.
This person is simply a disaster.
Xiuxiu glanced at him, then suddenly grabbed Lu Qingyao and said with a smile, "Sister, how about...we get Jiang Yunze something to eat, just like we did to King Liang, so that he can't hold this position and can't make trouble anymore, how about that?"
I heard that the King of Liang is now a disabled person, who needs others to serve him when he eats, drinks, defecates and urinates, and he can't even speak clearly.
The concubines and maids whom King Liang had abused in the past now took turns to look after him.
The power of Prince Liang's fiefdom and palace all fell into the hands of Princess Liang and the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince was raised by Princess Liang and was very filial to her.
When Princess Liang heard that her elder sister had opened a cloth shop, she sent her a few boxes of silver.
She seemed to be certain that her sister would make money.
Anyway, I put all my hopes on my sister.
Princess Liang herself had a high status. The emperor and empress would call her "Imperial Aunt" whenever they saw her. She had no parents-in-law to serve, filial children, and plenty of money to spend.
It's really enviable.
It’s a pity that Jiang Yunze has no title to inherit and no huge fortune.
Otherwise, she would have crippled Jiang Yunze without hesitation.
Xiuxiu was lost in thought when her elder sister hit her on the forehead.
"What are you thinking about? Jiang Yunze doesn't like this, and you can't go to his house and force him to eat it." Lu Qingyao knew what Xiuxiu was thinking at a glance and smiled helplessly.
To put it bluntly, Jiang Yunze is not even as good as King Liang.
Apart from his official position that was neither high nor low, and a monthly salary of several dozen taels of silver, he also had a good-looking appearance.
Nothing else.
When she thought about it now, she felt that she was blind.
Xiuxiu rubbed her forehead with one hand and held the teacup with the other.
If she uses more force, she will probably crush it.
It’s so frustrating!
If Jiang Yunze hadn't been concerned about the brothers Feng'er and Yan'er and Qiao'er's parents, he would have been dead eight hundred times already.
He actually dared to spread rumors about my sister now, and even wanted to ask her to go back, and even wanted to join Prince Chen in rebellion.
Let him dream his own long life.
"Sister, I'll break his hands and feet. He'll be a cripple then. He'll never be able to be an official again, let alone work for Prince Chen."
Lu Qingyao frowned.
He stood up and walked around the room, then suddenly stopped. "Wouldn't it be better if we could alienate them and turn them into enemies?"
Xiuxiu nodded. "Well, that's a good idea. Prince Chen must have a lot of spies in the capital. I'm going to find a way to catch them all. The first one will naturally be the housekeeper Jiang Yunze. Then I'll have someone spread the news that Jiang Yunze has defected to Prince Jing. I don't believe Prince Chen won't become suspicious. Let's see if he dares to continue using Jiang Yunze."
The two hit it off immediately.
After Lu Qingyao finished speaking, she went back to her room to rest with peace of mind.
early morning.
It was dawn.
Jiang Miaomiao slept until she woke up naturally.
Her biological clock is a little early now and she can't adjust it.
This is all thanks to my second aunt.
Habits are really good things. Once formed, they are difficult to change.
The chickens in the backyard have crowed several times, but the woman next door hasn't woken up yet.
This went on for several days in a row.
It seems that my mother and aunt are night owls again.
The little girl was bored and rolled around on the bed. She rolled several times before she saw Xier lift the curtain.
"Miss, get up now that you're awake. Don't stay in bed." Xier handed her a towel with a smile.
While wiping her face, Jiang Miaomiao asked Xier, "Didn't you say you were going back to your grandmother's house for a banquet today? Aren't your mother and aunt still awake?"
Whenever it comes to going back to see grandma, my mother is always the most enthusiastic.
I actually got up later than her today.
"You haven't woken up yet. Let me help you dress and wash up first." Xier said as she dressed the young master.
Jiang Miaomiao wore a light purple dress today. The patterns on the dress were actually sewn with gold thread and inlaid with gems.
At this time, the gold threads on the clothes of the nobles were actually made of gold.
Besides, this little dress was given by the princess. She was so generous that the clothes she gave to her own daughter were naturally the best.
Wearing this dress, you will really feel like a princess.
The little skirt was shining and sparkling in the sunlight.
"Isn't it too luxurious and ostentatious?" Miaomiao asked Xier.
It looks good, but it is also a cage.
You can't run or jump, and you have to be very careful when sitting, for fear that you might accidentally knock off the gems and pearls on it, which would be so painful.
I feel uncomfortable and sick all over.
Xier couldn't help laughing as she watched the young master twisting and turning. "Madam said you should only wear it for one day, so that you can show off to your brothers and sisters."
"Okay." Jiang Miaomiao pouted and stood obediently, allowing Xier to dress her up.
People always respect Luo Shang first and then respect others.
After being exiled, the Lu family must have been severely damaged.
There were many old friends who came to the banquet, as well as those who came to inquire about the situation or even to laugh at the joke.
And those who want to marry into the Lu family will have concerns.
Has the Lu family really regained its former glory?
Will it be a flash in the pan?
Or maybe they simply can't come up with a decent betrothal gift or dowry.
Now it's her turn to take action.
Wearing this priceless little dress and showing off in front of the ladies, you can instantly slap them in the face.
A married woman from the Lu family actually donated grain to the court under such circumstances.
Now that she is divorced and still has a child, she is surprisingly living a good life.
Everyone must think that the Lu family is still very powerful.
Jiang Miaomiao thought about it and prepared to go find her mother.
My grandmother is holding a banquet today and has invited the wives of officials and noble ladies in the city. If my mother goes late, she will be criticized.
Lu Qingyao woke up from her dream and saw her daughter scratching her face with a feather.
The little girl was dressed up beautifully and was lying on the bed, smiling at her foolishly.
"A-choo..." She sneezed several times in a row.
"Miaomiao actually got up so early!" Lu Qingyao reached out and pinched her daughter's face.
"Mother, it's getting late. Have you forgotten what day it is today?"
What day?
Lu Qingyao frowned and thought for a moment, then looked at her daughter's clothes and exclaimed, "Oh no!"
He quickly threw back the quilt, jumped out of bed, and searched for clothes as if he was going to war, and then washed and dressed.
I almost forgot that I have to go back to the Lu family for a banquet today.
The whole family packed up and went out.
After getting on the carriage, everything finally quieted down.
Jiang Miaomiao lowered her head and looked at herself.
The skirt and cape were embroidered with gold thread, and even the small embroidered shoes were embroidered with gold thread and had pearls sewn on them.
There was a small gold locket hanging around her neck, and even a gold bracelet given by the princess on her hand.
The whole thing is full of jewels.
However, she seemed to be the only one dressed like this.
A'niang and Aunt Xiuxiu were both dressed much more luxuriously and low-key, and they even lied to her that this was how the girls from wealthy families in the capital dressed when they attended banquets.
Jiang Miaomiao: ...
Forget it, for the happiness of her brothers and sisters, she is willing to be a tool.
Miaomiao habitually lifted the carriage curtain and looked at the hustle and bustle of traffic outside the window.
The wheels rolled and rolled to the gate of Jiang's house.
I saw the coffin at the gate of Jiang Mansion before, and then a few days later, A Niang received silver sent by Princess Liang.
Will we see a coffin this time too?
It is said that it is a good thing for a businessman to encounter a coffin while traveling, which means he will get promoted and make a fortune.
However, this time, instead of seeing a coffin, he saw soldiers.
"Mother, a lot of soldiers and officers have entered the Jiang family." Jiang Miaomiao pointed to the opposite side.
Xier volunteered to inquire.
After a while, he came back trotting, panting heavily, "Madam, the housekeeper Wang from the Jiang Mansion has disappeared, and even several of the maids and servants in the mansion are missing."
Xiuxiu glanced at Lu Qingyao and said, "Sister, this doesn't seem like Jiang Yunze's style. How could he report a few servants to the authorities?"
Lu Qingyao laughed, "He's just trying to cover up the truth. He wants to tell King Chen that those people's disappearances have nothing to do with him, but what's the point? Once the seeds of doubt are planted, they will take root and sprout, and King Chen will never trust him again."
After she finished speaking, she pulled the little girl back and lowered the curtain, "Let's go, don't look anymore."
The carriage started moving and arrived at the gate of Lu's house.
As soon as they got off the carriage, a woman rushed towards them.
Little Miaomiao was startled.
Looking closely, it turned out to be my second aunt.
Shouldn't she be taking Cousin Yun around to see the sights? Why is she here?
My second aunt's eyes were red, as if she had just cried.
She grabbed A Niang's hand and walked inside. "Third sister, you're here. Please help me think of a solution."
Miaomiao couldn't catch up even if she jogged behind, and then she was picked up by Aunt Xiuxiu.
"What's wrong?" Lu Qingyao looked at Lin's anxious look and pulled her to an empty pavilion to sit down. "Second sister-in-law, take your time."
Lin took out her handkerchief and began to cry. After crying for a while, she choked up and said, "Third sister, you don't know. Today, mother invited many of her old friends, the families of father and husband's colleagues to our house. Those ladies came because of mother, but almost all of them came to the banquet alone. As soon as mother mentioned her children's marriage, they all avoided the topic and had no intention of finding a partner for their children... In the end, they still despise me, Yun'er... My Yun'er has such a miserable life..."
As Lin spoke, she burst into tears.
She thought that with the Lu family's revival, Yun'er's marriage should also be settled.
Unexpectedly, no family was interested in Yun'er.
Do we really want Yun'er to be an old maid at home?
No, absolutely not.
She held Lu Qingyao's hand and said, "Third sister, please help your sister-in-law think of a solution. I know you always have a lot of ideas."
"Where's Yun'er? How's Yun'er?"
"She's crying in the house."
Lu Qingyao patted her back gently and soothed her, "Second sister-in-law, listen to me, there might be something fishy going on here. Sister Yun'er is considered top-notch in the capital for her talent and beauty, so it's impossible that no one would be interested in her. Go back first and have Yun'er pack up and go out to meet the guests. We can't lose our composure. We have to tell everyone that even if a girl from our Lu family never marries, she's no worse than anyone else."
When Lin heard this, she stopped crying.
She just felt sorry for her daughter, a noble lady from a famous family, but now she was being despised by others.
Back then, there were so many people coming to propose marriage that the door was blocked.
He chose the He family.
What the sister-in-law said makes sense. What's wrong with her daughter?
He is of good character and appearance, well-educated and well-mannered, and now he has a good family background, so why is he being despised by others?
She insisted on taking her daughter out to show those blind people her daughter's charm.
Lin wiped away her tears, went back with her maids and servants, and dressed her daughter up again.
Jiang Miaomiao felt uncomfortable after hearing this.
Let Jiujiu fly away.
When it comes to eavesdropping, Jiujiu is the best.
I followed my mother to see my grandmother first.
Grandmother Mu was talking to Old Lady Mu, and the two Mu sisters were accompanying them.
But he didn't dare to make a sound, and just listened quietly to the two old ladies complaining to each other.
Lu Qingyao took her little girl into the house.
There was a sudden silence, and everyone looked at them.
The two old ladies looked at A Niang with a serious expression and stopped talking in the middle of what they were saying.
Lu Qingyao looked confused.
If she hadn't just met her second sister-in-law, she would have thought that the two old ladies were framing her.
Otherwise, why would he look at her with such resentment?
But when the old ladies saw the beautiful little girl, their expressions changed instantly from anger to joy.
"Miaomiao is here. Come and see your grandma." The little girl instantly became popular.
Mu Jiangyue took the opportunity to pull her good sisters out and said, "They are worried about the marriage of your niece and nephew. Don't go and bring bad luck upon them."
Lu Qingyao nodded as if she understood.
It seems that I interrupted their conversation.
But with Miaomiao by their side, she will cheer them up in no time.
But Lu Zhiyun’s matter is the most urgent priority.
I always feel like something is wrong.
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