"I see." Zhao Luyan finally understood. However, she did not know if Liu Desheng and the others knew about Yi Yunfei. She wanted Xi Mei to ask, but she gave up just as she was about to speak. If Liu Desheng and the others were deliberately hiding it, they would definitely not tell the truth. If they didn't know, it would be useless to ask. If he fell out with them because of this matter, it was obviously not worth it. What should he do? After thinking for a long time, she suddenly thought of a person, Fu Ruihai. Didn't he always suspect Yi Yun? If he was asked to investigate, he would definitely be very willing. Moreover, he was in the palace now. After he entered, he could often contact him. Thinking of this, he smiled and said to Xi Mei," Alright, you don't have to worry about this. I have my own arrangements. You stay here and serve my father. Don't offend him. If he suddenly asks about my past, you should know how to answer. I know you can't bear to leave me and want to follow me, but now is not the time. When I'm successful, I'll naturally come to pick you up. Don't worry.”
"This servant understands. This servant will wait for miss 'good news. Miss, please take care." Xi Mei could not help but remind him.
"With Fu Ruihai by my side, what can happen to me?”Zhao Luyan said disdainfully. She looked at Xi Mei and said proudly," The next time you see me, you can't call me 'Miss'. You have to call me' Niangniang', understand? Come, call me one."
"Yes, Empress." Xi Mei was afraid that she would lose her temper at her, so she called out timidly.
"Very good." Zhao Luyan nodded in satisfaction. She was about to say something when she suddenly saw someone walking over. She knew that her father was ready. Before that person could speak, she asked," Is the carriage ready?"”
"Yes, Miss. Master asked me to send you there.”the man said respectfully. Zhao Luyan nodded and followed him.
"I heard that something happened at your house just now and thought that you wouldn't come. I didn't expect you to still come.”Lu Yueqin looked at Zhao Luyan and asked coldly. At this moment, she realized that Zhao Luyan was different from usual. She stood there without saying a word and only looked straight ahead. There were traces of tears on her face, and she looked like she had cried. "I heard that it was your nanny who died. She should be the person who raised you, right?”Looking at Zhao Luyan, Lu Yueqin deliberately said this. As she spoke, she observed Zhao Luyan's reaction. Seeing her body tremble, Lu Yueqin knew that Zhao Luyan was not an emotionless person. Although she did not react, since she had cried, her feelings were not ordinary, so she continued," I also have such a person, my nanny. My mother died early, and she has always been with me. When she passed away, I was by her side for three days and three nights. It's not too much to show filial piety and raise her. I think Miss Zhao should also…"
"Don't say anymore." Zhao Luyan cut her off and said coldly," You don't have to care about my business. You just have to do as I say and bring me to see the person I should see. Other things have nothing to do with you."”
"Zhao Luyan, I'm just concerned about you. Even if you don't appreciate my kindness, you don't have to be like this.”Lu Yueqin was very angry. Zhao Luyan was really too much. She treated her good intentions as ill intentions.
"You care about me? Then let me ask you, if I really go back and guard my nanny for three days and three nights, will you wait for me here for three days and three nights?”Zhao Luyan asked.
"Impossible." Lu Yueqin rejected him immediately." You should know that I only have two days to come out this time. I have to return to the palace after two days. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain myself."”
Zhao Luyan laughed out loud." You call this caring for me? You're not even willing to wait for me. How can you call this caring for me?"”Seeing that Lu Yueqin wanted to refute, Zhao Luyan said scornfully," You'd better not argue. I know what you want to say. What I want to tell you is that no matter what you say, I won't believe it. Because no one in the world is good to me. The two people who were the best to me are already dead. As for the others, I don't believe them. Everyone has their own goals. If others want to use me, I want to use others. We use each other and get what we need. You should understand what I mean.”
"But I never wanted to use you. I have no ulterior motives for you. Why would you use me?”Lu Yueqin also questioned.
"You didn't use me? Do you want me to tell others about you and He Huafeng? Aren't you listening to me and agreeing to my request because you want me to keep this a secret for you and not tell anyone?”Zhao Luyan retorted.
"Zhao Luyan, you're being unreasonable.”When Lu Yueqin heard this, she became even angrier. She pointed at Zhao Luyan and reprimanded," If you didn't frame me and General He, how could this happen?" In the beginning, you forced us and threatened us for the Night-Luminescent Pearl, so we had no choice but to agree. Now that the matter has passed, you still haven't let us off. Zhao Luyan, we have no grudges in the past, why are you treating us like this?”
"Lu Yueqin, if you don't want people to know, don't do it. If you and He Huafeng were innocent, we wouldn't have been able to frame you." As for us using you," Zhao Luyan said as she approached Lu Yueqin and said coldly," that's because we think you have value. Otherwise, we would have told everyone about this long ago, and you and He Huafeng would be finished. It's all thanks to me that you're still alive. Think about it, there's only one emperor. Without you, I'll have one less competitor. Why not?”
"From what you're saying, you're going to kill me sooner or later, right?”Lu Yueqin asked nervously," Do you think you can get the Emperor's favor without me? It's not that easy. There are three thousand beauties in the harem. It's not easy to stand out. I see that Miss Zhao's looks are ordinary. If she goes like this, she might not be able to get the emperor to take another look.”Seeing Zhao Luyan being so arrogant, Lu Yueqin could not help but mock.
Hearing Lu Yueqin's words, Zhao Luyan was very angry. She knew that Lu Yueqin wanted her to change her mind, but she would not change her mind so easily. After thinking for a while, she said,"Whether I can get the emperor's favor and become the empress is my own ability." As long as I, Zhao Luyan, work hard, there's nothing I can't get. As for whether I will deal with you in the future, it will depend on your own performance. If you listen to my call and cooperate with me obediently, you will have whatever I have."If you don't listen to me and go against me, then I have no choice but to counter your moves. However, compared to me, you're not just a little bit inferior, so don't overestimate yourself. If you want to live, you have to be with me. Otherwise, you won't be the only one who will die.”After saying that, he looked at Lu Yueqin meaningfully.
" Zhao Luyan, you..." Lu Yueqin was furious. Zhao Luyan had actually said something like that, but she couldn't refute it because she knew that there was a hidden meaning in Zhao Luyan's words. If she didn't listen to her, she, her father, He Huafeng, and even He Zhong would all be finished. She couldn't act on impulse. She gritted her teeth and said," Alright, I'll listen to you. I won't go against you. I didn't offend you, so don't do anything to harm me. Otherwise, don't blame me for going all out. If I die, your life won't be good either. At most, we'll die together. I'm not afraid of you. I'm leaving now. You should know what to do, right?”As she spoke, she stretched out a hand and looked at Zhao Luyan. Zhao Luyan understood what she meant and hurriedly supported her up. She followed her and slowly walked forward. He walked outside and down the stairs, helping Lu Yueqin onto the carriage. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard someone shouting from behind…
"Qin 'er, Qin' er."
Lu Yueqin knew that it was her father. She pulled open the curtain and quickly shouted,"Father."
After a while, Lu Wangyuan walked over. He looked at Zhao Luyan beside him and then at Lu Yueqin. He said,"No matter what happens, you must not be afraid or surrender. If there's anything, just think of a way to tell me. I'll help you think of a way. Don't make your own decisions. The kind will be bullied, and when necessary, don't be soft-hearted. Don't forget, you're Consort Chen. No one dares to do anything to you. I don't believe that there's anyone in the harem who dares to cover up the sky and frame Zhongliang.”As he spoke, he glared at Zhao Luyan.
"Father, I understand. Don't worry.”Lu Yueqin nodded her head firmly. Her father's words gave her strength. He was right. She was Consort Chen, the leader of the four consorts. She could not continue to be weak. She could not let Zhao Luyan's actions go just because she was afraid. If she really wanted to harm her, she had to resist. She could not tolerate it.
"Lord Lu, are you talking about me?”Zhao Luyan smiled and asked," I'm Consort Chen's woman now. Of course I have to listen to her. Why would I harm her?" Lord Lu, don't worry, not only will I not harm her, I will also help her and let the emperor come a few more times.”
"If that's the case, then I have to thank Miss Zhao.”As Lu Wangyuan spoke, he smiled coldly and bowed. Then, he continued," Miss Zhao, a straightforward person doesn't beat around the bush. We all know what your purpose is. You don't need to use flowery words. I don't ask for anything else. I just hope that Miss Zhao will treat Yueqin well and not bully her. Everyone knows that the emperor doesn't like Yue Qin, so I can't do anything about it. I hope that Miss Zhao will not make things difficult for my daughter because of this matter. There are so many women in the harem. Yue Qin's beauty is ordinary. The Emperor does not like her. There is nothing she can do. I hope Miss Zhao can understand.”As he spoke, he knelt down in front of Zhao Luyan.
" Father…" Lu Yueqin was so touched that she did not know what to say. She jumped off the carriage, helped her father up, and hugged him tightly, tears streaming down her face.
"What are you saying, Lord Lu? I can't accept such a big gift from you. Consort Chen agreed to help me, and Zhao Luyan was already asking for it. How could she blame her? I understand that glory, splendor, and wealth are all destiny and cannot be forced. But I also know that as long as we work hard, our dreams will definitely come true. Don't you think so, Lord Lu?”Zhao Luyan smiled and asked," Lord Lu, look at the sky. It's time for us to leave. If the Emperor suddenly summons us and we can't see Consort Chen, that would be a sin."”
"Yes, Father, we should really go. You should go back too. I'll come to see you next time.”Lu Yueqin said. She looked at her father and shook her head helplessly.
Lu Wangyuan didn't want to put his daughter in a difficult position, so he could only shake his head and let go of her. He watched her return to the carriage and leave with Zhao Luyan. However, he was still worried. He said to Zhao Luyan,"Miss Zhao, although Lord Zhao has contributed a lot, no matter what, you are still the Emperor's man. You can't be too arrogant. If the Emperor is not satisfied, no one can save you. The emperor liked smart women, but he preferred low-key women. If Miss Zhao can learn from Empress Shu Fei, I believe that one day, she will definitely be seen by the Emperor.”
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