Chapter 116 A Companion
Her heart has become numb little by little.
Compared with men, power is the most reliable. At least, power will not betray her.
From today on, men and the Marquisate are just stepping stones for her to gain power, and she will not invest even a little more sincerity in them.
The Lu family is also very lively today.
As expected, the Jiang family hired a matchmaker and went to the Lu family to propose marriage in a grand manner, and the marriage between the two families was quickly settled.
The news quickly spread throughout the capital, and those who did not know the truth were shocked by the marriage.
When the news of the Ciguang Temple spread, everyone suddenly realized what had happened. They either sympathized with or felt sorry for Lu Yingxi, while some even secretly gloated over her misfortune. For a while, this matter became a hot topic of conversation among everyone after dinner.
After all, this matter was not glorious, and Lu Guanxuan was anxious to marry her off, so he set the wedding date very soon, on the first day of March, which was only more than a month away.
Weddings in wealthy families are very elaborate and preparations start at least half a year in advance, but now there is only more than a month left, and everything is very rushed.
After this incident, Lu Yingxi seemed to have become a completely different person. She had a violent temper, gloomy eyes, and no longer smiled at all.
A maid broke a hair while combing her hair, so she ordered her to be beaten with ten boards and sold.
With this precedent, the maids around her were all trembling with fear, afraid of making mistakes.
Fang was worried about her future and suddenly looked more than ten years older.
"Xi'er, mother will think of a way for you. Let's cancel this marriage and let you go. Your second uncle is in southern Fujian. I will send you there. It's far away and the mountains are high. No one knows you there. Your second uncle will take care of you and will also find you a good marriage."
A flash of madness flashed across Lu Yingxi's eyes, "I won't leave! Even if I don't get my revenge with my own hands, I won't leave!"
Fang held her hand distressedly, "Mother will avenge you, why do you have to put yourself in this situation? How can Jiang Xingyi be worthy of marrying you?"
Thinking of that man, a hint of disgust flashed in Lu Yingxi's eyes.
"I can't care about that. For revenge, I will pay any price!"
"Xi'er, if I get my revenge, will you be willing to leave the capital?"
Lu Yingxi's eyes moved slightly and she looked at Fang.
"Mother, do you have any plans?"
Fang's face was filled with a sinister look. "That bitch Lu Zhiran dared to hurt you like this, how could I let her go? Xi'er, don't worry, mother will make her pay a price a thousand times more tragic than you!"
"Once this matter is settled, you will obediently follow Mother's instructions and leave here, understand? Although southern Fujian is remote, Mother will definitely not let you suffer any injustice."
Lu Yingxi came back to her senses, "But my marriage with the Jiang family has been finalized. Can I still leave now?"
Fang said firmly, "As long as you cooperate with my arrangements, I will definitely send you away. You don't have to worry about the rest. Even if I risk my life, I will not let you marry into the Jiang family."
After returning to Zhichun Garden, Fang cheered herself up and told her confidant to go to Fang's house quietly.
Lu Zhiran caused great damage to the Fang family, and all the members of the Fang family hated her to the core. My father and third brother will definitely put all their efforts into this plan.
Xiao Baozhu sent Lu Zhiran another invitation, but this time she didn't invite her to meet at Shufangzhai, but invited her to visit her own princess residence.
She has not yet married, and according to the rules she is not qualified to set up a residence outside the city.
However, Emperor Defeng loved her and had chosen a site for her as a princess's residence early on. It has now been renovated. Although she cannot spend the night outside the palace, she will come here to enjoy the scenery, feast and kill time when she has nothing to do.
Xiao Baozhu ordered people to prepare barbecue. The charcoal fire was burning brightly. Various marinated meats were placed on the racks, sizzling with oil and the aroma quickly emerged.
Even though Lu Zhiran didn't care about food, she was still tempted by the food.
"Princess, did you invite me here just to eat barbecue?"
Xiao Baozhu ate until her cheeks were bulging. "Yeah, after Ah Sheng left, I didn't even have anyone to eat with. Those young ladies from wealthy families are so boring. They are full after just a few bites. Compared to them, I am like a glutton."
Lu Zhiran: "...I don't have a big appetite either."
Xiao Baozhu waved her hand. "You're different. They look at me eating as if I were a monster, but you don't. Eating with you is relaxing and stress-free."
After saying that, she picked up a piece of roasted beef for herself and also picked up a piece for Lu Zhiran.
"Try this, it's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, so delicious."
Lu Zhiran picked it up with a smile and put it into her mouth. The burnt and smooth taste filled her mouth, and she was instantly amazed.
“This is the first time I’ve eaten beef this delicious.”
Hearing her approval, Xiao Baozhu smiled so much that her eyebrows curved.
"I knew you liked it. Come on, try something else."
Every time Lu Zhiran tasted something, she was amazed and gave it the highest praise sincerely.
The emotional value she provided made Xiao Baozhu extremely happy, and in the end she called her "Sister Ran" affectionately.
"If only I had met you earlier, I would have had an extra dining companion!"
"I'm unlucky. I didn't have the chance to meet someone as interesting as the princess earlier."
The two of them chatted happily and their stomachs were full.
Lu Zhiran hadn't eaten so heartily for a long time.
"Sister Ran, come and have dinner with me every day from now on."
Lu Zhiran shook her head. "I'm afraid it's not possible every day. I have to take care of the accounts of the shops under my management, and the workshop outside the city will be completed soon. I also have to prepare for the follow-up. I signed a military order in front of the emperor, and I can't mess it up."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Baozhu's face immediately showed disappointment, and an indescribable frustration rose in her heart.
"Each of you has your own things to do, and I am the only useless idler."
Lu Zhiran's thoughts turned, and an idea popped up in his mind.
"I just have something I want to ask Princess for help with, but I'm just not sure how to ask..."
Xiao Baozhu's eyes lit up when she heard this. "Tell me, tell me! I will definitely help you."
"I wonder how much the princess knows about the workshop?"
Xiao Baozhu was a little embarrassed, "I only heard a little bit about it from my Seventh Brother."
Lu Zhiran then explained from beginning to end the original intention of setting up the workshop.
Xiao Baozhu was ignorant at the beginning, but later her eyes were filled with amazement and admiration when she looked at her.
As a princess, she enjoyed generous support from the Great Qi, but she never did anything for the people of the world.
On the other hand, Lu Zhiran cares about the world and the people, and has done many practical things for the people. Xiao Baozhu feels extremely ashamed.
"Princess, do you want to contribute to the workshop?"
Xiao Baozhu's eyes lit up. "I, can I do that? What can I do? I don't know how to do anything..."
Lu Zhiran smiled and said, "Princess, you are too self-deprecating. Only you are the most suitable person to do this. No one else can replace you."
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