Chapter 253 The show is about to begin
After hearing this, Lu Zhiran raised her eyebrows slightly.
She really didn't believe a word of this.
"Let's investigate further to find out who arranged this."
Lu Zhiran already had a suspect in mind, but she still had to verify it.
This matter was handed over to Shuanghua, and she soon received a reply.
"Miss, I have found out that it was arranged by the Fang family."
When Lu Zhiran heard this, he understood clearly.
Just as expected.
After Fang came back from the ancestral temple, she had been staying obediently in her own Zhichun Garden, like an invisible person, but Lu Zhiran knew that it was impossible for her to be so obedient and do nothing.
She couldn't get out by herself for the time being, so she found a helper.
Lu Guanxuan is not a lustful person, but he is in urgent need of offspring. He has recently taken in several maids and made them concubines.
Qiuli is extremely beautiful and appears at the right time. Lu Guanxuan is naturally attracted to her and is willing to spend a fortune on her.
Nanny Jin was a little worried. "Miss, that vixen was brought in by Madam. She must be Madam's right-hand man. We have to be on guard."
Lu Zhiran was very calm, "It's okay, her target is not me."
Dan Yan was a little confused, "Then who is her target?"
Cui Fu guessed it, "Is it Aunt Zijuan?"
Lu Zhiran nodded.
"I am the future Princess Jin. Unless Fang can find a way to ruin my marriage, my father will protect me. She won't let Concubine Qiu do such a useless thing. And Zijuan is the person she hates the most and the one she wants to get rid of the most."
Dan Yan scratched her head, still looking confused. "But Aunt Zijuan is pregnant, and Madam has a criminal record. If she dares to act rashly, Master will probably be the first to suspect her. If Aunt Qiu were to act, Master would probably not let her go in front of his children."
A guess flashed through Lu Zhiran's mind, but she didn't say it out loud.
"Mrs. Fang is a shrewd woman. Whenever she takes action, she will definitely come up with a foolproof plan. She wouldn't fail to consider this. Shuanghua, go and investigate the identity of this Concubine Qiu."
Shuanghua agreed immediately.
After Qiu Li entered the mansion, she has been very honest and dutiful. She only stays in her own Taoran Residence, does not socialize with others, does not cause trouble, and serves Lu Guanxuan wholeheartedly.
Lu Guanxuan felt so comfortable after being served by her that his mood improved visibly.
In the blink of an eye, more than half a month passed, Qiu Li's favor remained undiminished, and all the things they worried about did not happen. The entire Lu family's backyard was calm, as if their previous speculations were all wishful thinking.
But the information Lu Zhiran found out showed that this Aunt Qiu was not that simple.
Recently, Qiu Li began to feel unwell.
This made Lu Guanxuan very anxious, and he immediately arranged for the court physician Li Rongfa to treat him.
It was just a minor discomfort, but Li Rongfa treated it for several days without any progress. Instead, the condition became more and more serious. Lu Guanxuan was extremely dissatisfied with Li Rongfa's medical skills.
In the end, a doctor was invited back from outside, who prescribed a prescription and only then was Aunt Qiu's illness cured.
Lu Zhiran stayed in her own yard and never went out, but she knew everything that was happening outside.
"Is everything arranged?"
"Don't worry, Miss. Everything has been arranged."
Lu Zhiran curled up the corners of her lips into a faint smile, the show was about to begin.
At noon, Lu Zhiran was having lunch when a servant came hurriedly to report.
"Miss, something happened!"
Lu Zhiran raised an eyebrow, "Why are you so flustered?"
"Aunt Qiu wanted to send Doctor Li to see the official, but then Aunt Zijuan had a miscarriage and asked for Doctor Li to come and take her pulse. Aunt Qiu refused to let Doctor Li go, and the two sides started arguing."
Lu Zhiran put down her chopsticks, washed her hands and face slowly, then stood up and walked out.
"Why did Aunt Qiu send Doctor Li to see the official?"
"It was Doctor Yang, whom Concubine Qiu had invited back from outside. He said that the prescription Doctor Li had given Concubine Qiu was faulty and contained something harmful, which is why she hadn't gotten better after taking it."
When Lu Zhiran arrived at Taoran Residence, the maids from both sides were still arguing, and the court doctor Li Rongfa had his hands handcuffed behind his back by two burly old women, unable to move.
Zijuan's maid Cuiyu was so anxious that she jumped up and down. When she saw Lu Zhiran, she hurried forward to pay her respects.
"Miss, please save my aunt. She accidentally had a miscarriage and needs Doctor Li to come and treat her. But this aunt Qiu is holding onto Doctor Li. She clearly wants to harm the baby in my aunt's belly."
Lu Zhiran glanced at everyone in the courtyard and ordered in a cold voice, "Release Doctor Li."
Qiuli's maid, Baixiangcao, bowed to Lu Zhiran and said, "Miss, you may not know that my aunt was almost killed by this quack doctor. I stopped him from treating aunt Zijuan for her own good."
"You, anybody, you dare to talk in front of me? Come on, slap them in the face!"
Dan Yan immediately stepped forward, raised her hand and slapped the other person several times. Bai Xiang was stunned.
Tears welled up in her eyes, and she looked angry but unable to speak.
At this time, the people in the house finally came out.
Seeing the newcomer, everyone's eyes lit up.
The life before my eyes is so beautiful.
Her eyes are as clear as autumn water, her skin is as white as cream, her figure is slender and graceful, her gait is like a lotus, and every move she makes is full of charm.
No wonder the master wanted to redeem her as soon as he saw her. How many men in the world can resist such a beauty?
Cui Fu and Dan Yan's reactions were not as strong as others.
This Concubine Qiu is beautiful, but she is frivolous and worldly. How can she be compared with my young lady?
These young ladies are truly beautiful women with both good looks and intelligence.
Qiuli walked up to Lu Zhiran and bowed to her gently.
"I have come to see the young lady. It is my fault that I have not properly disciplined the servants. This Doctor Li... well, since the young lady trusts him, I will not stop him. Let him go."
As soon as she opened her mouth, the two maids immediately let go of Li Rongfa.
Cuiyu snorted heavily, and without daring to delay, she left hurriedly with Li Rongfa.
At this time, Lu Guanxuan happened to rush back.
His face was filled with anxiety as he looked Qiu Li up and down. "Li'er, how are you? Are you feeling unwell?"
Qiu Li revealed a delicate look, "Master, I'm fine. It's just a small matter. How did I alarm you?"
Lu Guanxuan looked at her with tenderness in his eyes, "How can it be a small matter? Your body is the biggest matter."
A blush appeared on Qiuli's face, and her eyes glanced at Lu Guanxuan lightly, making his bones soften immediately.
"Father."
Lu Zhiran's voice brought back Lu Guanxuan's fantasies, and he then noticed that Lu Zhiran was there too.
His old face couldn't help but feel slightly hot, and he could only cough lightly and try to look serious.
"Why is Sister Ran here too?"
Qiu Li rushed to tell what had just happened, and ended with an apologetic gesture.
"It was I who took the initiative to send Doctor Li to see the officials, and I also prevented him from seeing Concubine Zijuan. I have overstepped my bounds, and I beg Master to forgive me."
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