Chapter 144: Circuitous Measures
On the side, Fang's mother and daughter were already gnashing with hatred.
Fang was still able to keep her composure, but she couldn't suppress the resentment in Lu Yingxi's eyes.
Why did Lu Zhiran get all the good things? What was she worthy of?
Lu Guanxuan added, "Your sister's wedding will be in a few days, Sister Ran, when the time comes, you can invite more of your friends to come to your house to drink some wedding wine and share in the joy."
This is an opportunity to make friends with those in a higher position.
A hint of sarcasm flashed in Lu Zhiran's eyes. Her father was just as profit-driven as ever.
She didn't show any expression on her face, and just smiled and nodded in agreement.
Lu Guanxuan's eyes turned and fell on Lu Yingxi, who immediately lowered her eyelids and suppressed her emotions.
Lu Guanxuan showed a bit of displeasure on his face. "You are going to get married soon, and you should be sensible. When you marry into the Jiang family, you should behave yourself and serve your parents-in-law and husband well. Don't cause trouble again. Do you understand?"
Hatred flashed through Lu Yingxi's heart.
Once upon a time, my father treated me like a treasure, but now, everything has changed.
Her love and her life were all taken away by that little bitch Lu Zhiran.
She uttered a few words through her teeth, "Yes, father."
Lu Guanxuan and Lu Zhiran left together. Feeling the real gaze behind them, Lu Zhiran turned around and smiled at them.
Lu Yingxi felt as if needles were pricking her heart, and hatred spread like vines.
"Bitch! I'm going to make her suffer a fate worse than death!"
Fang was frightened by the madness in her eyes and hurriedly held her hand.
"Xi'er, don't be impulsive. Leave the revenge to your mother. Last time, your father reported Jiang Yongkang, causing him to be demoted and have his salary fined. If you marry into the Jiang family, your life will definitely be even more difficult. I'm sending you away now. It's not too late."
Lu Yingxi irritably pushed her away and roared, "I told you I'm not leaving, don't you understand? I won't leave the capital until I kill Lu Zhiran!"
Fang was pushed by the force of her hand and staggered a few steps, and the expression on her face changed for a few moments.
"Xi'er, mother is doing this for your own good."
Lu Yingxi's face was filled with rage, "I don't need it! I'll avenge myself!"
"What do you want to do? Xier, Lu Zhiran is not easy to deal with. You must not act recklessly."
"I know my limits, you don't have to worry about me."
After saying this, she wanted to leave, but was stopped by Fang.
"Xi'er, if I don't take care of you, who will? I'm your mother, I won't harm you! If we become estranged, it will only bring grief to our loved ones and joy to our enemies!"
Fang's earnest advice finally softened Lu Yingxi's stubborn expression.
"Mom, I can't wait any longer. I want to make her suffer a fate worse than death!"
Fang gently hugged her and patted her back.
"Tell me what your plan is. I'll help you."
The mother and daughter conspired in the house for a long time. When they came out, Lu Yingxi's face was no longer as gloomy as before, and was replaced by determination and ruthlessness.
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Things at Jinxiufang were gradually getting back on track, so Lu Zhiran handed it over to Xiao Baozhu and his men and no longer did it himself.
Cui Fu is good at combing hair, and she is the one who takes care of Lu Zhiran's hair.
"My lady, today I will do your hair in a flying fairy bun, which will perfectly match your brocade cape with hundreds of flowers."
Lu Zhiran closed her eyes and took a nap, then hummed softly.
Cui Fu gently combed her hair with a comb. Every movement was very gentle and did not hurt her at all.
Lu Zhiran smelled a faint fragrance at the tip of her nose, which was very fresh and elegant.
"What did you put on your hands? It smells nice."
Cui Fu smiled and said, "It was made by Dongxue, the second-class maid in our courtyard. She gave me a box and I accepted it because it smelled good. If you like it, I will bring it to you."
Lu Zhiran smiled and shook her head. "This was given to you by someone else. How can I take it away from someone else? I just thought it smelled good."
Lu Zhiran casually asked about Dongxue's situation, and Cuifu said, "She is a child born at home. She is efficient and competent. Her mother used to serve our lady."
Because of this relationship, Cui Fu liked her even more.
"That's a good one. I can lift it when there's a suitable opportunity."
The next day, Dongxue was arranged by Cuifu to serve tea in the inner courtyard.
The little girl was born gentle and pretty, and her hands and feet were very nimble.
only……
Lu Zhiran's gaze fell on something and he paused slightly.
There was no one else in the room, so she called Cui Fu over again and said, "Let me see the box of hand cream that Dongxue gave you."
Cui Fu didn't understand what was going on, so she quickly brought it over.
Lu Zhiran opened it, put it close to her nose and sniffed it carefully, frowning slightly.
Cui Fu suddenly became nervous, "Miss, is there something wrong with this thing?"
Lu Zhiran didn't say much, only saying, "Take it quietly to Xinglin Thatched Cottage and ask Doctor Zhang to find out what's inside. Be careful and don't let anyone see it."
Cui Fu's face turned pale. She didn't dare to ask any more questions and turned around and left quickly.
Half an hour later, Cui Fu came back with a bad look on her face.
She took out a note from her sleeve and handed it to Lu Zhiran.
"Miss, Doctor Zhang said it contains lacquer and mulberry leaves."
Dan Yan's expression also changed suddenly.
Having served the young lady since childhood, they know better than anyone that the young lady cannot touch lacquer and mulberry leaves. If she does, she will get a rash at best, and her life may be in danger at worst.
This hand cream was given to Cuifu. Cuifu applied it on her hands every day and helped Lu Zhiran comb her hair, change clothes, and wash her face. If she was not careful, it would get on her body and cause serious consequences.
Is all this really just a coincidence?
How can there be so many coincidences in this world?
Cui Fu knelt down with a thud. "My Lady, this is all my fault. I didn't know people well enough, and that's how I nearly caused such a disaster. Please punish me, my Lady!"
Lu Zhiran helped the man up and said, "It's not your fault. No one would have thought they would use such a roundabout method."
Dan Yan's face was filled with indignation, yet at the same time, she was curious, "Miss, how did you find out?"
Lu Zhiran said calmly, "The maid was wearing a top-grade jade bracelet. Although she was hiding it on purpose, I happened to see it."
That might not mean anything, but she would rather believe it than not, so she checked it out.
Unexpectedly, she actually found out the clue.
She acted cautiously, and all the personal service work was assigned to the confidants she brought back from the Marquis Xuanping's Mansion. Others could not take action directly, so they could only target the people around her.
"What a traitor! My lady, I will bring her in right away and torture her!"
Lu Zhiran stopped her and said, "Don't alert the enemy."
The opponent's method was so roundabout that it would at most cause her to develop a rash, but would not pose any fatal risk.
But he was so deliberate and deliberate, just to make her have a rash?
It's definitely impossible.
The other party must have other intentions.
What exactly do they want to do?
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