Chapter 51 I Love You Most in This World
Chu Dingfeng gave her a fierce look as an admission.
Jiang was incredulous. "How is this possible? How could the emperor fall for her?"
Zhao Shuning suddenly spoke up, "She does have a captivating face."
At this moment, her jealousy towards Lu Zhiran disappeared and turned into deep contempt and an inexplicable sense of superiority.
She is so shameless, what else can she use to compete with me?
Chu Yian's eyes were red. "Impossible. The Emperor is the highest of the people. He has seen all kinds of women. How could he fall for a married woman like her?"
Zhao Shuning's lips curled with disdain, "The emperor has three thousand beauties in his harem, but he only lacks a wife for this humble servant."
Chu Yian shook his head, "This is ridiculous."
"Otherwise, what merits and abilities did she have to deserve the Emperor's special decree of divorce? The Emperor just rewarded me with a fifth-rank imperial decree. But today, he sent the Seventh Prince to announce the decree, openly slapping us in the face. If it weren't for the smile of this beautiful woman, why would the Emperor do this?"
She analyzed it very calmly, and Chu Dingfeng nodded approvingly.
Chu Yian was unwilling to accept that he was really cuckolded, and he could not accept that the one who cuckolded him was the current emperor!
But Zhao Shuning's analysis made him unable to refute it.
Zhao Shuning lowered his head slightly, and said sarcastically, "No wonder everyone said I misdiagnosed your pulse."
The look on her face seemed to indicate that she had completely forgotten about drugging Lu Zhiran.
Chu Yian stared at her intently, "Does Lu Zhiran really have a slippery pulse?"
Zhao Shuning raised his head, his eyes not avoiding or avoiding, "Yes!"
"Then why don't you stick to it?"
"The Emperor wants to protect her and the baby in her belly. Even if more imperial doctors come, no one will stand on my side. What's the point of my persistence?"
Chu Yian didn't believe it, "You didn't know her relationship with the emperor at that time."
Zhao Shuning smiled bitterly. "I really don't know, but Elder Doctor Jiang and the other three doctors are unanimous in their opinions. Doesn't that speak for itself? I'm too aggressive and have already incurred public wrath. Even without the Emperor's instructions, they will unite to exclude me. If I don't bow my head in time, I'll only suffer an even greater defeat."
Chu Yian was speechless.
Jiang slapped her thighs in excitement. "I knew it! Her reaction back then was exactly the same as when I was pregnant with An'er and Qing'er. She's definitely pregnant! I wasn't wrong. That bitch is really restless!"
Chu Dingfeng sighed, "I originally wanted to keep her in the Marquis' Mansion no matter what, and let her give birth to the child. If things go well, this child will bring prosperity and wealth to the Marquis' Mansion."
"But I never expected that her heart had long since left this place. I'm afraid her plans are quite big. If she really succeeds, we will all be forced to bow down to her whenever we see her in the future. There will be no chance for the Marquisate to recover."
Chu Yian's face was distorted, and there were flames jumping and burning in his eyes.
It's impossible for him to submit to that woman!
Jiang spoke nervously, "Then, then, what should we do now? If she complains to the Emperor, won't the Marquisate be finished?"
Chu Yian said coldly, "The Emperor will not really do anything to the Marquisate because of her whispers. After all, she can only care about her personal vendetta, but the Emperor has to consider the overall situation. He does not want to leave a record of incompetence in the history books."
Chu Dingfeng nodded. "I think so too. In the short term, we don't have to worry. But the iron must be forged with strength. The Marquis' Mansion must not allow anyone to find any fault. We must stand up and make achievements, so as not to become a discarded pawn in the hands of the emperor."
The emperor is the superior, he will not lose his mind for a woman.
"I called you all here to explain the interests involved clearly to you one by one. Only when our internal conflicts are resolved can we truly become one and work together."
Several people seemed to be thinking about something.
Zhao Shuning: "The illness Concubine Li is suffering from is a woman's disease. I am the only one in the entire Imperial Hospital who is most proficient in it and can most easily diagnose and treat it. Her condition will need further treatment and I will still be needed. By then, I will definitely find a way to regain Concubine Li's trust."
This was exactly what Chu Dingfeng wanted to hear, and he nodded happily.
Chu Yian's expression froze. "My son is a military commander. It's not easy for a military commander to make a name for himself in the capital. Only when a war breaks out will my son have the opportunity to make a name for himself."
Chu Dingfeng naturally knew this. He patted his son on the shoulder and said, "Father understands everything. You must not relax during this period. You must practice martial arts diligently and wait for the right opportunity."
After some encouragement, when he looked at Jiang again, his eyes immediately turned cold.
"And you, no matter how much of the Lu family's money you've embezzled, you must return it all to me. We absolutely cannot let those old scholars from the Censorate catch the Marquis's family with any evidence."
When Jiang heard this, her vision went dark.
It was easy to take the money, but it would cost her life to take it back.
She had already taken the money back to her parents' home and invested it in business.
My brother and sister-in-law said that the business will not make a profit in a short time and we have to wait a little longer. Where can she get the money now?
After saying this, Chu Dingfeng ignored her and left.
Jiang covered her chest and cried out in pain.
When Zhao Shuning thought about the money that Jiang had coaxed him into taking out, his heart ached so much that it bled.
By now she had realized one thing clearly: it was easy to take out the money, but it was extremely difficult to get it back!
Seeing Jiang's behavior again at this time, he felt even more disgusted.
Chu Yian was upset and no longer wanted to coax her, so the two of them left.
There was no one else in the room, and Jiang was so angry that she wanted to smash things, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
Lu Zhiran moved all her good things away, and Yongfu Residence seemed much more spacious. What was left were the Marquis's own belongings, and they would have no money to buy them if they were broken.
Chu Yian and Zhao Shuning remained silent all the way.
It was not until they returned to their new home that Zhao Shuning finally couldn't hold back and spoke.
"You should know Lu Zhiran's true face now, right?"
She still didn't mention the drugging.
As soon as Chu Yian heard Lu Zhiran's name, he felt disgusted.
"Don't mention her to me."
"I just want to tell you that in this world, I am the only one who loves you the most, and I am the only one who will treat you well unconditionally."
Zhao Shuning said this with great confidence, looking at him with eyes full of affection and concentration.
"You know, I could have made a better choice, but I chose you without hesitation. Please don't let me down."
Recalling everything about Xiping, Chu Yian's heart was in turmoil.
He slowly reached out and held her hand, his voice deep and firm, "I will never let you down."
He chose this path himself. No matter whether it is good or bad, he can only go all the way to the end and never regret it!
He can't live worse than that woman!
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On the first night back at the Lu family, Lu Zhiran did not sleep well.
The room was damp and cold, and the charcoal fire was insufficient. She was woken up by the cold in the second half of the night. Dan Yan, who was on guard, gave her hot water bottles several times but failed to warm her up.
She woke up early in the morning with dark circles under her eyes.
Seeing the furnishings in the room, she was stunned for a moment before she reacted.
After yawning loudly, Lu Zhiran got up to wash and change clothes.
When she was in the Marquis' Mansion, Jiang Shi, in order to show her magnanimity, did not allow her to visit her father every morning and evening. But when she returned to the Lu family, her stepmother was there, so as a daughter, she had to pay her respects to her every day.
She was wearing a short jacket made of lilac satin embroidered with hundreds of butterflies, and a gilded hairpin with flowers and pearls was inserted diagonally in her hair. The thin layer of powder on her face concealed her fatigue, and there was a faint blush on her lips, making her whole person instantly bright and beautiful, like a crabapple.
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