Chapter 192 The show still needs to be performed
Seeing Zhou Qinzhu's hesitation, Lu Wenxue didn't rush to say anything else. She was just giving a reminder anyway.
After talking to Zhou Qinzhu, Lu Wenxue wanted to say, "Qinzhu, even though you sent me the invitation this time, I still have to go to my aunt's place. My mother is in a bit of a bad state now, and she misses my aunt very much."
Zhou Qinzhu naturally wouldn't say anything else, and there was no reason for her to follow.
If Concubine Wen had any secret words for Lu Wenxue to convey to Wen Zimei, she would be in the way if she went there.
After meeting Wen Zimei, Lu Wenxue relaxed a lot.
"Aunt, your yard should be clean, right?"
"Of course. Are you afraid that idiot Zhou Qinzhu will know that you've seen through her tricks?"
Wen Zimei had a smile on her face and her tone was gentle, but what she said made people feel cold in their hearts.
"I've been acting with her for so many years that I've even started to doubt myself as a fool. I don't know why my mother and aunt want me to be so nice to her, just an illegitimate daughter."
In fact, they had already been able to determine Zhou Qinzhu's background.
After all, how could the person who could make Zhou Zhili do such a thing be Ye Lanxin or someone else's daughter?
"Ever since Ye Hesheng left, no one in the Second House has been clear-headed. They live in their own illusions, believing that the Zhou family could achieve great things, little knowing that I have hated them for so many years. These people are more ungrateful than the last. Whether it's Ye Hesheng's three sons, Zhou Zhili, who inherited the title because of Ye Hesheng, or Zhou Zhixia, who entered the palace because of Ye Hesheng's guidance, if these people became our allies, I'm afraid they would be the first to betray us if something goes wrong in the future. So, treating them as tools and abandoning them when necessary is already maximizing their value. They should be grateful."
When Wen Zimei said this, his expression was still as calm as ever.
"Aunt, the Third Prince has always coveted Gu Ruanci. If I encourage Zhou Qinzhu at this time, I'm afraid Concubine Rong may not be satisfied."
Wen Zimei leaned back, looking relaxed.
"What's the big deal? Just because of her son, he wants to marry Gu Ruanci? Neither the Empress Dowager nor the Emperor will help her."
Lu Wenxue believed this.
"After what the Zhou family did back then, Lu Enrui had already lost that position. Only Zhou Zhixia couldn't see it and still wanted Lu Enrui to marry Gu Ruanci to resolve the past grudges. It's simply laughable..."
Wen Zimei didn't stop Lu Wenxue's outrageous remarks, but said, "That Gu Ruanci is indeed quite capable now. It seems that she has worked really hard for revenge over the years... But until now, she doesn't know that I am also her enemy. After using her to eliminate the Zhou and Ye families, I can be considered to have taken revenge. Then, she will have no way to investigate what I did."
Lu Wenxue stayed here for a while, and when she was about to leave, Wen Zimei told her, "Your cousin is pregnant, but it's not even three months yet. Just share it with your mother when you get home, and don't tell anyone else."
"Really? Then congratulations to my aunt and cousin. I'll start preparing a generous gift when I get home. When my cousin announces her marriage, I can give it to her and support her."
The news that the first thing Lu Wenxue did after she came out was to meet Zhou Qinzhu quickly spread among the circle of noble ladies.
Gu Ruanci and Wu Yixuan were too lazy to pay attention to these things. Anyway, they never took Lu Wenxue seriously.
Now she has even offended the Empress Dowager. If she makes another mistake, she might not be able to become the County Lord. You will be the real laughing stock.
"My brother has only been gone for a few days, and my sister-in-law is already embroidering slippers. They're truly like a newlywed couple in sweet love..."
Gu Ruanci joked with Wu Yixuan, but Wu Yixuan didn't get angry and continued with his handicraft.
"Why don't you learn needlework? When you get married, won't you be making medicine for him every day?"
Wu Yixuan's words made Nong Chun and Zang Xia laugh.
The aunt and sister-in-law have a good relationship, and their servants are also happy.
"The imperial examination is almost here, and Master Wu is also taking part. With Senior Brother Song's support, he should achieve good results..."
Gu Ruanci stopped joking and talked about something serious.
Wu Yixuan nodded and said, "My younger brother told me the other day that after Mr. Song's guidance, he was able to understand some previously obscure things. He is truly an expert. He did say that he was confident in this imperial examination. Even father was particularly pleased with him when he tested him. However, we didn't tell father the truth. After all, we still wanted to leave Mr. Song in peace."
Gu Ruanci said helplessly, "My senior brother said that if Young Master Wu passes the imperial examination this time, there's no need to hide his involvement with the Gu family. He has nothing to be ashamed of... If the royal family holds grudges over this, that's really out of character."
Hearing this, Wu Yixuan thought of Song Changbai's impatient look and almost laughed.
"This sounds like something Mr. Song would say..."
The Gu family never asked about what Gu Ruanci did outside, nor did they worry that what she did would directly affect the Gu family.
She seemed very busy coming in and out during this period. Wu Yixuan couldn't help but ask, "Have you encountered any problems recently? Do you need our help?"
Gu Ruanci thought for a moment and said, "I have some clues about who was hunting down my mother, but they are just clues. I want to dig deeper, but I have no clues. I am trying to find a solution."
Wu Yixuan immediately said seriously, "Did they appear in Dizhou?"
Gu Ruanci nodded: "After ten years, they finally appeared again."
Seeing her serious expression, Wu Yixuan said, "In Dizhou City, there are indeed some people who never show up on weekdays, such as the secret guards of some nobles, and the emperor's private soldiers. I heard that Prince Duan also has some private soldiers, and Prince Duan's son has some secret guards, given to him by the Empress Dowager, but no one has ever seen them. These people are not under the overall coordination of the Ministry of War. There are special people in charge of their management, but it's not a unified management. Everyone's private soldiers and secret guards have a roster. If you are looking for these people, you just need to determine who they are and then find a way to get the roster."
Wu Yixuan finished speaking and added, "It's just that finding this roster is more difficult than finding these people hiding in the dark, because no one is sure whether these people are keeping the roster themselves or have given it to someone they trust."
Gu Ruanci nodded. It seemed that the thing that could stump Lu Enyan was indeed not simple.
At this time, Wu Yixuan said, "You just said it's been ten years. Some people should have passed the best age to serve and have been properly settled. These people are easier to investigate..."
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