Chapter 396 How did my mother die?
Although Lu Guanxuan could not move, he was conscious. He listened to the words of the imperial physician and became anxious immediately. He babbled something and the spit towel he had just put on his body became wet again.
Lu Zhiran's face was filled with sorrow. "Is there really no other way? I beg you to take more care of me."
The imperial physician shook his head, "If I had a way, how could I stand by and watch someone die?"
Lu Guanxuan's face flushed red, and he squeezed out a word with great difficulty.
"Xing, Xing, old, great master..."
Everyone finally understood.
At that time, Old Master Xing also suffered a sudden stroke, but he was cured.
The person who treated him was Jiang Nansheng.
Everyone only learned about this after Jiang Nansheng's identity as a girl was revealed.
Xing Chuxue also specially prepared a gift to thank Jiang Nansheng.
It’s amazing that Lu Guanxuan can still remember it.
Lu Zhiran's face was filled with regret. "Dad, Nan Sheng treated Old Master Xing's stroke, but Nan Sheng is not in the capital right now. No one knows where he has gone. I'm afraid we won't be able to find him for a while."
When Lu Guanxuan heard this, the hope in his eyes instantly extinguished.
But he didn't give up and still spoke with difficulty.
"Go, go, go find..."
Lu Zhiran said sincerely, "Dad, don't worry, I will send someone to look for her. As long as we find her, we will bring her back to you for treatment as soon as possible."
Lu Guanxuan was panting heavily, looking at Lu Zhiran with eyes full of anticipation.
Suddenly, a foul smell came from the room again, and everyone's expression changed.
It's easy to guess where this foul smell comes from.
Lu Guanxuan's face turned red on the bed, and he was swept by an unprecedented shame and anger.
Lu Zhiran considerately sent everyone out, leaving only two capable servants to help with changing and washing.
After sending the imperial physician away, Zijuan walked up to Lu Zhiran and knelt down.
"Princess, it is my fault that I failed to take good care of the master. Please punish me!"
That day, Lu Zhiran had someone pass on that message to her, and Zijuan had a bold guess in her mind.
The eldest lady probably has murderous intentions towards the master.
But the eldest lady didn't really want to take the master's life, she just wanted him to shut up and stop doing things he shouldn't do.
Zijuan wasn't sure if she would succeed, but in the end, she gritted her teeth and did it.
Because she also hoped that Lu Guanxuan would shut up, otherwise she didn't know when he would come to settle old scores with her.
If she misunderstood, she would refuse to admit it. As long as she acted carefully and left no evidence, it would be fine.
At this time, she took the initiative to admit her mistake to Lu Zhiran, but did not mention the drugging incident at all. She only apologized for not taking good care of Lu Guanxuan. She was just testing Lu Zhiran's attitude.
Lu Zhiran saw through all of Zijuan's little thoughts.
She smiled. Zijuan was indeed very smart and she had not chosen the wrong person.
Lu Zhiran didn't beat around the bush with her, "Zijuan, you did a great job on this matter. I was not wrong about you."
Zijuan's eyes lit up, and her heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down.
"It is my honor to serve you, Princess! If you need any help from now on, please let me know. I will definitely do my best to help you."
As soon as she finished expressing her loyalty, Lu Zhiran said, "Come to think of it, I do have something to ask you. I wonder if you can answer it for me?"
Zijuan immediately said, "Princess, please speak. I will tell you everything I know."
Lu Zhiran said quietly, "Do you know how my mother died?"
Zijuan's expression froze, and panic could not be hidden in her eyes.
"Princess, this matter..."
She stammered and was a little incoherent.
Lu Zhiran looked at her calmly and said, "Just tell me what you know. As long as you are honest, I won't do anything to you."
Many thoughts flashed through Zijuan's mind quickly. She did not hesitate for too long. Between concealing and confessing, she chose the latter.
The person in front of him was no longer the eldest daughter who had just returned home after divorce. She could even find out that the lady had switched children. I'm afraid she had already known the truth about the death of the late lady.
If I lie to her, I will only ruin a good hand.
If she wanted to get rid of herself, it would be as easy as crushing an ant.
"Princess, there is indeed something strange about the death of the late Madam. This was actually planned by the Master and the Madam..."
Lu Guanxuan's official position was obtained by spending money at the expense of the Luo family.
To move up further, money alone is not enough, you need connections and abilities.
Now that Luo was no longer useful, Lu Guanxuan treated her differently than before.
Then, he hooked up with Fang.
Fang was just the daughter of a minor official, and actually did not meet Lu Guanxuan's goals, but he could not hook up with a lady from a higher-ranking family.
Given Fang's status, it was natural that she would not let Lu Guanxuan become her mistress. She was willing to marry him because of his handsome appearance - and also because she coveted Luo's generous dowry.
"It was Madam who suggested to Master that we poison the late Madam, causing her to gradually weaken and eventually die. The poison was also found by the Fang family and given to Master."
"I did know about this at the time, but I was just a servant and had no right to speak, let alone stop it. I concealed this matter because I was worried that you would vent your anger on me. I deserve to die!"
After saying this, she kowtowed very hard.
At this time, Zijuan was only thankful that Fang had not yet entered the family, and that she, as the right-hand man, had no chance to take action against the late lady.
If I really get involved, I'm afraid the princess will not let me go.
After hearing this, Lu Zhiran's expression was ambiguous.
My mother died in their hands.
After a while, Lu Zhiran finally spoke, her tone slightly cold, "The Lu family is in a mess right now. There's no one to take care of the inner house, and no one to take care of my father. I'm really worried."
Zijuan was stunned at first, but then she realized what she meant and said hurriedly, "I am not talented, but I am willing to share your worries. I was born a servant, but I can take good care of the master. Please give me this opportunity, Your Highness."
Lu Zhiran only needs to give her an order on how to take care of him, and she will understand, and she will ensure that Lu Guanxuan will be unable to live or die.
Lu Zhiran hated Lu Guanxuan, but couldn't kill him.
The Lu family has no male heirs, so he wants to stay alive and be a face of the family, even if this face is just a signboard.
But Lu Zhiran didn't want him to have an easy time either.
She was very satisfied that Zijuan could be the knife in her hand and do this for her.
"I trust you on this point."
Zijuan breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this.
Lu Zhiran added, "It's really not right for the Lu family to not have a mistress right now. The concubines in Xiyuan are not capable of standing up, and you are the most capable one."
Zijuan was ecstatic when she heard this.
Am I going to be reused?
Zijuan said quickly, "I am of low status and dare not call myself the mistress of the house, but I can be a good steward of the Lu family and keep everything in order."
Lu Zhiran looked at her with a smile on her face.
"Of course I trust you, but the Lu family is so big that you can't rely on you alone. I will ask my mother to ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs for a few capable elders to come to the mansion and assist you in managing the affairs of the mansion."
"The Lu family cannot be without an heir. I will discuss with the clan leader about adopting a child from a side branch. When the time comes, Aunt Zijuan will have to take care of all matters related to the child's food, accommodation, and education."
"Xingchen is still young and has no other playmates. If there were more brothers at home, they could also keep her company. Aunt Zijuan, what do you think?"
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