Chapter 321 Jealousy Bursting
The people in Wen Zimei's courtyard had obviously also heard that Gu Ruanci's Xiao Chunfeng was going to open.
Lu Wenxue looked unconvinced and shouted, "Why? She's someone whose life should have been ruined long ago, yet she's had so many adventures and is now successful in everything she does. I suspect she learned some unorthodox things from those Taoist priests and has siphoned away my luck. I'm clearly a favored daughter of heaven, so how can she have such abilities?"
She had completely unconcealed her jealousy, and Wen Zimei was too lazy to persuade her.
Concubine Wen felt uncomfortable and said, "Can't you be more ambitious? Why are you always letting her affect your emotions? No matter how hard she tries, her background has already determined her limit."
After hearing this, Lu Wenxue did not calm down, but became a little impatient.
She retorted, "Mother, what you said is wrong. What does her background matter? Don't you see how much favor Gu Ruanci has now? If she continues to develop like this, I'm afraid even the princess will be fooled by her. Once the princess approves, my father may not object. She already has the support of the Shouguo Mansion, but she is still not satisfied. How shameless!"
Concubine Wen frowned. She naturally understood what Lu Wenxue meant.
Gu Ruanci has indeed been in the limelight recently, but they really have no way to curb it.
Seeing Lu Wenxue's expression, Concubine Wen said, "Alright, I know you're unwilling to accept this. But the more you're at this point, the more you need to remain calm. Don't forget, you're a legitimate member of the royal family. What's the point of her soft words?"
After hearing this, Lu Wenxue calmed down a little.
If it were in the past, Concubine Wen would have patiently told Lu Wenxue how to resolve such emotions and how to correctly understand these things without her having to say anything.
Now, she really doesn't have that emotion.
"Mom, if you really think she is nothing, why not find a way to get her back and let her be my brother's wife? Then everything she has will belong to my brother, and to us as well." Lu Wenxue began to daydream again.
Concubine Wen had thought about it, but as soon as she brought it up, even Prince Duan was scolded.
Now, she doesn't dare to mention it.
"Wen Xue, mother has her own arrangements for this matter, don't talk nonsense."
Concubine Wen's tone was stern, clearly displeased with Lu Wenxue's unrealistic idea. She continued, "What solutions do you think you can come up with? This kind of thing is no joke. Your brother's marriage is a matter of my and your father's decision. It's not your place to interfere."
Lu Wenxue was somewhat displeased by Concubine Wen's reprimand, but she also understood that her words had indeed been a bit excessive. She pouted and said nothing more, but her heart was still filled with jealousy and hostility towards Gu Ruanci.
Concubine Wen looked at Lu Wenxue like this, feeling helpless. She knew that Lu Wenxue had been spoiled since she was a child and had a willful and capricious personality, but now the situation was complicated, and she was really afraid that Lu Wenxue would do something out of the ordinary.
She sighed and said, "Wenxue, I know you're upset, but you have to remember that we are children of the royal family and must behave like royal children. We can't lose our minds because of momentary jealousy. I will find a way to deal with Gu Ruanci, but I will never use this method. You've tried it before, and it didn't work, right? Leave the rest to me."
After hearing what Concubine Wen said, Lu Wenxue felt a little calmer. She knew that Concubine Wen was always resourceful and would definitely find a way to deal with Gu Ruanci.
She nodded and said, "Mom, I understand. I will be patient and wait for your arrangements."
"Now is not the time to talk about this. Go and apologize to your aunt..." Concubine Wen said.
Only then did Lu Wenxue realize that they were at Zhou's house, helping her aunt overcome her current difficulties.
"Aunt, I'm sorry. Wen Xue was wrong. I was really willful just now and forgot what kind of occasion it was..."
Lu Ennan also said: "Yes, aunt, we know we were wrong..."
Wen Zimei sighed and said, "Forget it. I watched you grow up, how can I bear to criticize you harshly... Now that Qingdai has died with her eyes open, my mind is focused on this matter. As for what Gu Ruanci wants to do, that's her business and has nothing to do with me..."
When Wen Zimei said this, his eyes became determined.
She turned to Concubine Wen and continued, "Sister, you must remember, if I suddenly collapse one of these days, you must continue to help me find out who killed Qingdai..."
Concubine Wen was stunned and immediately came over to check Wen Zimei up and down.
"Sister, why do you say that? Are you feeling unwell?"
Wen Zimei shook her head gently and said, "I'm fine, I'm just a little tired. Qingdai's death has been weighing on my heart like a huge stone, making it hard to breathe."
Concubine Wen felt a pang of sadness when she heard this. She knew that Wen Zimei had deep feelings for Zhou Qingdai, and Zhou Qingdai's sudden death was indeed a great blow to her.
She held Wen Zimei's hand and said, "Sister, don't worry, I will find out the truth and give Qingdai an explanation."
Wen Zimei nodded with relief and said, "I feel at ease with you here."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Lu Wenxue and Lu Ennan and said, "You must also remember that no matter what, you must not lose your mind. Now everyone is waiting to see me make a fool of myself, but I'm not as proud as them!"
Concubine Wen gently patted the back of Wen Zimei's hand and said, "Sister, you should have a good rest first and get enough energy. Let me handle Qingdai's matter. I will also take care of her in-laws' side."
Wen Zimei nodded slightly and said, "Okay, sister, thank you for your hard work."
She hasn't slept a wink since the accident, and she's indeed exhausted.
Especially when she is with her family, she doesn't have to stay tense and pretend to be strong.
At this time in Prince Duan's Mansion, Prince Duan was holding a badge in his hand in a daze.
"Don't you recognize me, Your Majesty?" asked Princess Duan.
Prince Duan reacted and said with a guilty conscience, "I know it. This is the badge of my private army... But why did it appear at the scene of Zhou Qingdai's death? Luckily, one of my men was sharp-eyed when we passed by and picked it up before the government officials discovered it. He immediately handed it to me..."
Princess Duan then asked, "Your Highness, are you worried that someone has mobilized your private soldiers to do something, or are you glad that this matter can't be traced back to you?"
Prince Duan was stunned for a moment, then reacted.
"What are you talking about? I haven't done anything. Why should I be happy or worried? I'm just wondering how this thing got there... Logically, they wouldn't act rashly without my order."
Princess Duan reminded: "Your Highness's own private soldiers, wouldn't you know if you ask them?"
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