Chapter 21: There are always people who are better than you.
Chu Dingfeng's mind raced, his brow furrowed deeply as he thought, "Then what's going on?"
Lu Zhiran said with a hint of meaning, "Although my husband has made great achievements, these achievements have been used elsewhere."
Isn't it just sowing discord? She can do that too.
She almost mentioned Zhao Shuning's name directly.
Zhao Shuning's face suddenly darkened. "What do you mean by that?"
Lu Zhiran's eyes were calm. "I don't mean anything else. I was just analyzing this matter with my father. A contribution cannot be consumed over and over again. Once it's used up, it's gone. The emperor has a clear vision and a clear account of his contributions."
The expressions of the several people were different, and many thoughts and guesses flashed through their minds.
Zhao Shuning gritted his teeth, "Don't try to change the subject! Why did you suddenly go to see the emperor for no reason?"
Everyone's attention was drawn back.
Since she denied that she had anything to do with this matter, then what was her reason for appearing before the emperor? She was the daughter-in-law of the Marquis's mansion and could not do anything that would be detrimental to the future of the mansion.
Chu Dingfeng frowned, and said in a more serious tone, "You are just a woman in the inner chamber, what do you have to ask for an audience with the emperor?"
Lu Zhiran asked in return, "Madam Ning is also a woman from the inner court. She can see the emperor, so why can't I?"
Zhao Shuning looked offended, his tone disdainful, "How dare you compare me with yourself? I have medical skills that can bring the dead back to life, what do you have?"
Lu Zhiran looked at the other person calmly, "Not everyone in this world is proficient in medicine. Could it be that everyone is inferior to you? You must know that there are always people who are better than you. Madam Ning is so arrogant. If you tell others about it, I'm afraid you will be laughed at."
Lu Zhiran's words made Zhao Shuning's face darken completely. Just as he was about to retort, Chu Yian spoke first, "Shuning is right. You are trapped in the inner house and have never seen the world outside. What qualifications do you have to compare with Shuning? Even if there is someone better than you, that person will not be you, Lu Zhiran."
It was the same ruthless humiliation and suppression again, just like in the previous life.
She was reduced to the dust, and she felt inferior in her bones.
In the end, we could only let them do whatever they wanted.
Lu Zhiran scoffed, "Some people boast of their broad knowledge, but their perspective on people is narrow-minded, old-fashioned, and self-righteous."
Anger was evident on Chu Yian's face. "You are really sharp-tongued."
"Why, you're only allowed to stab me with a knife each time, and I'm not allowed to defend myself?"
Chu Yian took a deep breath and said, "Lu Zhiran, I reminded you that as a woman, you should be gentle and kind. Being too hard will only annoy people."
Lu Zhiran looked cold and arrogant. "I don't need to be liked. I just need to avoid being bullied."
Wasn't she soft enough in her previous life? What was her final outcome? She was eaten to the bone!
Jiang looked at Lu Zhiran with a sullen expression, her eyes slightly darkening. "We just called you here to ask a few questions, just answer them honestly. Why are you acting like a hedgehog, stabbing everyone you catch?"
Lu Zhiran readily accepted the advice and put on a fake smile, "Mother, please ask your daughter-in-law to try to be more careful."
Her tough attitude made Jiang choke.
Suppressing her temper, Jiang spoke, "Why are you meeting the emperor? You must explain this matter clearly today!"
Lu Zhiran looked apologetic, "Mother, it's not that I don't want to say it, it's just that the king ordered me to do so, so I can't say it."
Jiang: "Is this your attitude for answering properly?"
Lu Zhiran said sincerely, "My daughter-in-law is telling the truth. If you really don't believe me, I can go to the palace tomorrow and ask the emperor in person to confirm whether my daughter-in-law has actually reported me to the emperor."
Chu Dingfeng: ...
Even if he had ten heads, he would not dare to go to the imperial court to confront the emperor!
Lu Zhiran was certain of this, which was why he was so fearless.
For a moment, they couldn't control her at all.
Chu Dingfeng spoke, his tone stern and full of warning.
"You and An'er are husband and wife. You should know that you share prosperity and adversity. If you disregard the future of the Marquisate and An'er for your own selfish reasons, the Marquisate will definitely not tolerate you."
Chu Yian also coldly threatened, "If I find out you've done anything you shouldn't have done, I'll divorce you."
Lu Zhiran: I’m so scared.
After repeatedly threatening to punish her, they mercifully let Lu Zhiran leave.
The moment he turned around, the annoyance in Lu Zhiran's eyes was barely concealed.
The atmosphere inside Yongfu Residence is not very good.
Chu Dingfeng looked at Jiang. "Didn't you say that Lu was docile and easy to control? Today, it seems she's unruly and arrogant."
Jiang was also very angry, "I was wrong. Her obedience before must have been an act."
Chu Yian's eyes were gloomy. "Her appearance is indeed very deceptive. No one knew she would be such a person. It is understandable that my mother would be deceived by her."
After hearing this, Zhao Shuning felt inexplicably uncomfortable.
"You mean her face? She certainly has the potential to charm people."
These words were sarcastic and contained malicious speculation.
Chu Yian couldn't help but flash her face in his mind, and his eyes darkened slightly.
He said coldly: "Marry a virtuous wife. Only lowly concubines like you would use their beauty to serve others."
Jiang also followed suit, saying, "I shouldn't have married her in the first place. She's been irritating me for so long I'm afraid I'll lose two years of my life."
Chu Dingfeng was speechless, his expression was unfathomable, and Zhao Shuning's words made him think of something else.
Details that had been ignored in anger emerged.
How could Lu Zhiran have such a casual audience with the Emperor? The Emperor was so busy with affairs of state that it was impossible for ordinary people to see him just because they wanted to. Even Chu Dingfeng himself rarely had the opportunity to see the Emperor except during the morning court session.
That was the first reason. Secondly, even if she had met the emperor, how could he so easily be deceived by her and suppress a young general who had just made military achievements? He was the emperor, how could he be led around by a woman?
Unless the emperor treats this woman differently.
The only thing about Lu Zhiran that deserves the special attention of a king is her face.
Chu Dingfeng secretly thought in his heart that this might not be a bad thing, it all depends on how it is planned and implemented.
If it goes well, it might bring great wealth to the Marquis's Mansion.
Chu Dingfeng made up an excuse and sent Zhao Shuning away.
Chu Yian thought his father was going to tell him about his errand, but unexpectedly, he opened his mouth and said, "You should ask Lu to attend the wedding banquet in three days."
Chu Yian objected immediately after hearing this. "Father, how can this be possible? It's my wedding with Shu Ning that day. How can we ask her to come out and disrupt things?"
That woman was so jealous and intolerant, how could she watch him and Shuning get married? She would definitely use some low-brow tricks in secret.
Jiang also agreed, "My Lord, An'er's concerns are indeed justified. This time, we have invited many distinguished guests to our mansion, so we must not make any mistakes."
Recently, Lu Zhiran has not been as obedient as before, which makes Jiang very unhappy, and naturally she doesn't want to give her face.
Let her be confined to the backyard and feel sad! It can be considered a small lesson for her.
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