Chapter Seventy-Five: Crisis Returns

Shi Jingyao naturally heard that Lu Yanwan was sarcastic that she was not a good dancer, but she couldn't think of any words to refute it, her face became more and more ugly, and finally Qin Qin couldn't stand it anymore, and interrupted the words of the two, "Okay, if there is anything else Jing Yao doesn't understand, ask me directly, Wanwan will rest for a while, and I will check the pipa music I taught you a few days ago." ”

Qin Qin spoke, Lu Yanwan naturally didn't say anything, she originally disdained to quarrel with Shi Jingyao, but this person is too inch-inch, she is not a soft persimmon, let her pinch and throw it around.

Lu Hui came to the side to sit down and rest, okra immediately brought her flower tea to quench her thirst, sat beside her and muttered in a low voice: "Why do you bother, you always work against Shi Jingyao, you don't know, after she is listed this time, she will definitely enter Yichun Courtyard, I'm afraid it won't be long before she becomes a popular girl, it offends her too much, it's always not good." ”

Lu Yan was not afraid at all, pouted and said: "Who will be afraid of her, Sister Okra, you don't have to worry about me, I'm not a woman, and I'm not afraid of her suppression, I was not even afraid of Shishi at the beginning, how could I still be afraid of her!" ”

"Okay, knowing that the two top names in this Yichun Courtyard are your backers, as well as Qin Jiaoxi, you are naturally not afraid of anyone, but this Shi Jingyao is scheming, am I not afraid that you will fall for her." Okra only reminded Lu Hui a little, and didn't want her to make enemies everywhere.

Lu Yanwan pursed her lips and smiled, and did not speak again, in the past two years, there are indeed many things that are different, Shishi has put all her energy on the "career" since she died of her heart for men, originally she was faintly in Yichun Courtyard, but after two years of hard work, not only many old guests have returned, but also many new guests have been added, her position in Yichun Courtyard has been consolidated again, and Lu Huiwan's relationship with her has become a little delicate because of Zhang Zuoyong, Although the temper of the poem is much more restrained than before, but as the saying goes, the nature of the country is easy to change, and the domineering nature has not changed much, and there are naturally few sincere friends in this workshop, and she naturally can't look down on those flatterers, but she sees that Lu Yanwan is more and more pleasing to the eye, and often calls her to speak.

Lu Yanwan actually doesn't like her temperament, and she doesn't want to pretend to be well-behaved and obedient anymore, the two often quarrel, but the more this is the case, the more Shishi likes to talk to her, as if she wants to find someone to quarrel with, but in the eyes of outsiders, the relationship between the two of them is good.

As for Si Qingqing, he belongs to the moderate faction, his prestige in the teaching workshop has increased day by day in the past two years, and he has secured the top position, and he fought against poetry in Yichun Academy, Lu Yanwan was originally a female envoy under Si Qingqing, and the relationship with her was naturally good, but Si Qingqing was not used to seeing poetry, after all, the two had festivals before, and it was not so easy to release their previous suspicions, but because of Lu Huiwan's relationship, the two did not have any major conflicts, and they were peaceful.

However, these two people are now old, and Shishi is already twenty years old, and I am afraid that the position of this top card will not be able to sit for much time, so those new female jiji who have entered Yichun Courtyard have also begun to move, Shi Jingyao is a very ambitious person, she is going to the top card, and Lu Yuwan also knows that she has a greater ambition in her heart, that is, to get the emperor's favor and become a real person. Lu Yanwan was a little disdainful of Shi Jingyao's "ambition", she really thought that the harem was easy to enter, if the emperor was a faint monarch, it would be better to say something, but Li Yan's person, how suspicious, for the women in the workshop, he was at most just playing, how could he be serious, and a lowly woman wants to enter the harem, it is strange not to be impeached to death by those imperial historians, and she is as rational as Li Yan, so she will not do such stupid things, Shi Jingyao can only daydream, if she really does something small, I am afraid she can only die faster, It's saved Lu Yanwan to do it herself, she hasn't found her to settle the revenge in the previous life, if she doesn't provoke herself, she will turn a blind eye, if she dies fast enough, she doesn't mind giving her a ride.

"Eh, Wanwan, you've heard, the emperor is going to choose a concubine this year, all unmarried women under the age of fifteen to eighteen in the capital are candidates, and several families have already handed us invitations, please teach our young ladies to sing and dance instruments." Okra said to Lu Yuwan with some interest.

"Choosing a concubine......" Lu Yanwan's expression was slightly in a trance, thinking of some past events, her brows furrowed tightly, and she almost forgot about it, in the previous life, Qin Qin was because she went to that family to teach their young lady, so the tragedy happened later, and in this life, she had to find a way to stop it.

Lu Hui was still silent on his face, and replied casually: "This has nothing to do with us, but I'm afraid that teaching and learning will be hard again, do you know how many families have made posts?" ”

"It's a lot, I don't remember it very clearly, I only remember a few of the most prominent, the first place is naturally the Jun family, the Jun family already has a queen's mother, but it seems that it is not satisfied, after all, the queen has not given birth to a son and a half daughter, the Jun family is probably also very anxious, so I want to send another woman into the palace to help the queen's mother, as well as the Ministry of Rites Lang Mansion and Wu'an Hou Mansion, there are many other bits and pieces, but they are not as good as these two, I'm afraid the teacher should choose one in the second family, Who let us teach and learn the emperor's preferences, and in this capital, there is no one who can teach and practice singing and dancing instruments, if those young ladies of the family want to be selected, they naturally have to rely on us to teach. Okra said proudly.

Lu Yanwan knew that Qin Qin in the last life chose the Jun family in the end, and in this life, she naturally would not let Qin Qin repeat the mistakes of the previous life, but the Jun family is now powerful, and it is inevitable to choose the concubine this time, if she refuses, I am afraid there will be some trouble. Lu Yanwan was distressed again, she finally passed two years of peace, and she was going to be unpeaceful again so soon, the culprit was still Li Yan, Lu Yanwan felt that this person was the nemesis of her life, it was not enough to finish her life, she had to continue to kill the next life, how good it would be if she could kill him, but as far as she knew in her previous life, until she died, the dead emperor was still alive and well, it was really God's eyes.

As soon as the evening practice was over, Lu Yan went back to the room, thinking that after eating, she would go to Qin Qin to probe her tone and persuade her not to agree to the invitation of the Jun family first.

Before Lu Yanwan reached the gate of the inner courtyard of Chu Xiuyuan, he saw a cyan figure waiting there from a distance, and took a few steps forward before he said hello: "Why are you here at this time?" ”

The workshop is usually open after the end of the day, and now it is just past the unitary time, and it takes some means to enter the workshop at this time, but obviously this is not an obstacle for the people who come.

"I'm looking for you for something, you haven't eaten yet, I'll invite you out to eat." Jian Yu dressed in refreshing green clothes, walked in front of Lu Yuwan, reached out and touched her hair habitually. Two years have passed, Jian Yu has naturally changed a lot, the biggest point is his height, he has completely grown into a seven-foot man, and because of the daily martial arts practice, he is no longer as slender as he was two years ago, although his body is still thin, but he is much stronger, and his appearance is more handsome.

Lu Yanwan hurriedly raised her hand to protect her hair bun, and complained with an indignant face: "How many times have I told you, don't rub my head all the time, I'll be in time after this year's birthday, I'm already a big girl, don't always treat me as a child!" ”

Jian Yu withdrew her hand in a daze, looked at Lu Yanwan's dark and soft hair very regretfully, and said with a smile: "Don't you say that I almost forgot, Wanwan is about to become a big girl, hey, I really miss the appearance when I first saw you, but it is much cuter than now." ”

Lu Yan glanced at Jian Yu angrily, and said unhappily: "I have something to do in a while, but I don't have time to accompany Jian Gongzi to dinner, so you better hurry back." After speaking, he proudly crossed Jian Yu and walked quickly into the inner courtyard.

In the past two years, Jian Yu has often come to him, and the mode of getting along with the two has become more and more casual, Lu Yu does not have many friends, Jian Yu is barely one, but after all, the class difference between the two is too big, and there is always such a layer of estrangement, it's just that who has broken it.

Jian Yu immediately followed Lu Huiwan, as if he was used to eating deflated on Lu Yanwan, and said with a normal face: "Don't be so faceless, I really have something to look for you." ”

Lu Yanwan naturally knew how thick-skinned Jian Yu was, and she would never give up until she reached her goal, so she could only stop and ask her: "If you have something, talk about it, and you will be free from eating, I will really have something to do in a while." ”

"Alright then, let's go sit down in the old place." When Jian Yu saw Lu Yan say this, she could only mention it like this.

Lu Yan nodded later. The old place naturally refers to the pond, where few people come, and it is very suitable for them to talk. As soon as the two sat down, Jian Yu didn't go around the corner, and asked directly: "Do you know that the emperor is going to choose a concubine?" ”

Lu Yuwan didn't expect Jian Yu to come for this, so he nodded and replied: "I know, what's the matter, you Wu'an Hou Mansion also have a show girl to be selected." ”

"This is natural, our house is also a big family, and there are two women who meet the standards, and this is not a branch." Jian Yu immediately replied.

"Oh, so what does this have to do with me?" Lu Yuwan had already guessed Jian Yu's intention, but she still pretended not to know and asked.

Jian Yu coughed a little embarrassed before replying, "This...... Our house sent an invitation letter to Qin Jiaoxi, and I want her to teach my two younger sisters, aren't you Qin Jiaoxi's apprentice, so ......"

"Although I am Jiaoxi's apprentice, I can't influence her decision, you should know that the Jun family also sent an invitation to Jiaoxi." Lu Yuwan immediately interrupted Jian Yu's words and said with a stern face.

"I naturally know this, I'm just worried that Qin Jiaoxi will agree to the Jun family, this is like asking you for help, the Jun family already has a queen, if there are a few more favorite concubines, and Mr. will be the prince, then the power of the Jun family will be even greater, this is not what the Marquis of Wu'an wants to see." Jian Yu frowned and said a little depressed.

Li Yan won't let this happen, just looking at Jun Qishan who hasn't given birth to a son and a half daughter for so many years, he knows it, how can he let his relatives sit up, and the queen without a son won't have any threat.

"I'll try to talk to you about it, but I can't guarantee that she will change her mind." Lu Yanwan didn't want Qin Qin to go to Jun's house, so she agreed to Jian Yu's request. Jian Yu glanced at Lu Yuwan gratefully, but said with a slight frustration in his tone: "In the past few years, the Jun family has produced many talents, but my Wu'an Hou Mansion is ...... It's all because my juniors are too angry. ”

Lu Yanwan looked at Jian Yu who looked lonely, but he didn't know how to comfort him, Li Yan emphasized literature and light martial arts, and Wu'anhou Mansion has always been dominated by military generals, although the old Wu'anhou has tried his best to arrange for his disciples to come out of the literature, but there are still few outstanding talents, Jian Yu's father, that is, the son of Wu'an Hou, is now over forty years old, but he is still only one of the four grades of idleness, I am afraid that he can only mix with the third grade if he dies in the future, and Jian Yu, the future son of Wu'an Hou, has not studied since he was a child, and he is more talented in martial arts and war. If the Marquis of Wu'an wants Li Yan to reuse, I'm afraid it will take a long time.

"Hey! If my grandfather could agree to let me join the army, I wouldn't let the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion be so cowardly, our family originally won the merits from horseback, and it was much more powerful than those civil officials who could just move their mouths and talk rhetorically. Jian Yu complained indignantly again, with a look of chagrin on his face.

"Okay, everything is unpredictable, maybe your wish will come true soon, don't be too anxious, the boat will naturally go straight to the bridge." Lu Yuwan naturally knew that this year was the day Jian Yu joined the army, and his wish was finally going to come true, but Lu Yuwan was more reluctant and worried in her heart, although Jian Yu's life was safe within five years, but she was always afraid that because of her rebirth, some things in the previous life would change, and she could only take precautions.

After Jian Yu left, Lu Yan didn't even have the heart to eat at night, so he went directly to Qin Qin. Qin Qin just ran out of dinner, and when she saw Lu Hui coming late, she beckoned her to drink tea together.

Lu Xiwan chatted with Qin Qin for a while about trivial matters, and then asked, "Teaching, I heard Sister Okra say that you have received invitations from several families, and I want to invite you to come over to teach Xiunu, I don't know which one you decided to go to?" ”

Qin Qin put down the tea cup in his hand and replied lightly: "Although there are many people who have made a post, there are only two families to pay attention to, the Jun family and the Wu'an Hou Mansion, and it is also a little difficult to choose between my side, but there is a queen behind the Jun family, it is really not easy to offend, I should choose the Jun family." ”

Lu Yanwan's heart tightened when he heard this, although he had expected this result, he was already very anxious in his heart, so he could only press the emotion first, and pretended to be casual and said: "The Marquis Mansion of Wu'an is a family with deep roots, and if you refuse it directly, I'm afraid it's not very good." ”

Qin Qin frowned slightly, and said slowly: "I naturally know this, but I am alone, how can I be separated, and there is only a month left before the draft, so I can only choose one of them." ”

Lu Yanwan had actually thought of a plan before he came, and immediately mentioned it to Qin Qin at this time, "Teach Xi, I don't know if there is a method here?" ”

"Oh? You say come and hear it. Qin Qin knew that Lu Yanwan had always been smart, so he asked with some expectations.

"As far as I know, there are four show girls in the Jun family, and there are only two in the Wu'an Hou Mansion, why don't you bring an assistant when you go to each house, and personally teach the show girls of the two families every other day, and let the assistant help supervise the other day, so you can take care of the two families, I don't know if you think this method is feasible?"

Qin Qin lowered his head and thought for a moment before he raised his head and replied: "This method is not bad, at least the two families will not be offended, but I want to ask the opinions of these two families first, if they agree, you can do as you say." ”

Lu Yanwan breathed a sigh of relief, knowing such a compromise method, the two families should have no objections, after all, the two families at least remained friendly on the surface, and they would not really tear their faces for this little thing.

"If both families agree to this mention, you can go to Jun's house with me, and I will pick and choose the other candidates who go to the Wu'an Hou Mansion." Qin Qin also felt that Lu Yanwan's method was inseparable, put down a big stone in his heart, and said to Lu Yanwan with a smile.

Lu Yanwan also had this plan for a long time, she naturally wanted to go to Jun's house, in order to prevent Qin Qin from being framed again, she had to make a lot of calculations.

After leaving from Qin Qin, Lu Yan waited patiently for news, and the next day, Qin Qin summoned her again, and Shi Jingyao was summoned with her.

Lu Yan had already guessed that Shi Jingyao should be another candidate, although she felt that there should be some unnecessary trouble for her to go to the Marquis of Wu'an's Mansion, but for the sake of Qin Qin, she could only endure it, who called this Chu Xiuyuan There is no more suitable candidate than her.

Qin Qin called the two of them to him, and ordered very strictly: "The Jun family and the Wu'an Hou Mansion invited me to teach Xiu Nu must all know about it, from tomorrow onwards, the two of you will follow me, Wanwan will stay in the Jun Mansion every day, and Jing Yao will stay in the Wu'an Hou Mansion, when I am not there, you will be responsible for teaching, remember to act very carefully, and not make a mistake, otherwise I am afraid that even I will not be able to save you!" ”

Lu Jingwan and the two of them were panicked, Lu Yanwan inadvertently saw a flash of ecstasy on Shi Jingyao's face, and a touch of ridicule appeared on her lips, this Shi Jingyao, fight those unrealistic ideas again, let her taste the bitterness for the time being, Mrs. Hou Shizi of Wu'an, is not a fuel-efficient lamp.

Qin Qin finally left Lu Yanwan alone, which made Shi Jingyao angry for a while, but she couldn't disobey Qin Qin, so she could only turn around and leave step by step.

Qin Qin left Lu Yanwan behind, naturally it was not for no reason, and she was a little uneasy and instructed her: "I inquired in advance, those show girls in Wu'an Hou Mansion are better, they are all concubines, their temper should not be too bad, and Jing Yao's temperament is also exquisite, there should be no problem in dealing with these people, but the four show girls of the Jun family, two of them are from the concubine, and there is a queen mother in this palace, I'm afraid that my eyes are above the top, I'm afraid I will not be able to suppress them, you have a strong temperament on weekdays, I am worried about your ......"

Lu Yanwan naturally knew what Qin Qin was worried about, and said in response: "Don't worry, I won't fight with those young ladies of the family, I still know what my identity is, no matter what they say or do, I just bear it." "The main task of her trip is not to serve these young ladies, so naturally she doesn't want to cause too much trouble for herself.

Qin Qin listened to Lu Yanwan's promise, so she was a little relieved, sighed lightly and said: "You should be very uncomfortable in your heart, if your family has not changed, your identity does not have to be much worse than them, and with your appearance, it is not too difficult to get the emperor's favor." ”

"Teaching Xi Mo said that these useless people are all in the past, Wanwan has long thought about it, in Wanwan's opinion, entering the palace is not a good thing, don't they all say, 'Once you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea', there are three thousand beauties in the harem, where can the emperor remember everyone, maybe he will die alone, and he will be imprisoned in it and cannot come out, it is better for us to teach at ease." Lu Yanwan said with a little disdain, if she wanted to enter the palace, she would not refuse Li Yan in her previous life, and finally ended up like that, the palace is just a nightmare for her, and she will never set foot again in this life.

"I know that you have always seen the most thoroughly, and if you have no desire, you will be strong, and only in this way can you live comfortably and comfortably." Qin Qin touched Lu Yanwan's head and said appreciatively.

Lu Yanwan smiled slightly, lowered her head, and was just without desire? She doesn't have no desires, she also wants to be rich and glorious, rich and rich, but those must be built on the basis of freedom, so her biggest desire is to leave the church and live her own life in peace, but I don't know how long it will take for this wish to be realized.

In the evening, after Lu Xiwan went back to pack up a few simple salutes, she followed Qin Qin to the carriage to Junfu early the next morning, and Shi Jingyao would only give Qin Qin to Wu'an's Mansion tomorrow, which made her envious and jealous of Lu Yanwan again.

The carriage drove for half an hour, and arrived at the back door of the Jun Mansion, such as a person of their status, the Jun family naturally would not greet them in a big way, waiting for them at the back door was just a housekeeper who seemed to have some status in the house, in her forties, round and white and fat, very blessed, wearing cyan shoulders, and the materials of the clothes were good. Seeing Qin Qin and the two get out of the car, he took two steps forward, with a slightly arrogant expression on his face, which is very common in the servant women of large families, and Qin Qin is also used to it, so he doesn't care. RS