Chapter 7: Showing the Heart
Lu Zhou's is not very strong, but it is definitely not weak, at least it is a good choice in the Lu family, if you want her to believe in herself and value herself, she must have something to convince others.
Therefore, Lu Chengxuan made a fuss about the scriptures, not only to please Lu Zhou's and prove her ability, but also to make Zhao have a grudge against herself, cutting off her life with Zhao Jiyun.
This is the best way and the only way.
Because I don't have a choice.
It's good to just think about it, you must have your own position in the back house, and you can't regret choosing one side, otherwise both parties may not trust you, and in the end they will join forces to deal with her, which will not be good.
"Since you're still worried, why don't you completely change her surname to Lu?" Wang's mother continued to dissuade.
Lu Zhou's face was hesitant.
"Second Miss, you definitely won't use it, Third Miss's personality is not suitable, and the rest of the concubines in the house can't be mentioned, or they are too young." Mother Wang's eyes flickered, "Have you forgotten the eldest lady's family letter?" β
"Even if you have any concerns in the future, you will not be reluctant to use such a person."
Speaking of Lu Chengyinββ
Lu Zhou's eyes flashed, and after some consideration, he spoke, "Send someone to send some medicinal materials for typhoid fever to that child, and by the way, the silk and jewelry sent by the noble concubine also pick some of the best onesββ"
Lu Zhoushi thought for a while, "No, it's better for you to go in person." β
Mother Wang nodded with a smile, "The old slave knows." β
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Lu Chengxuan frowned, since he came back from Litong Courtyard, he never spoke, but lowered his head and frowned, and kept pacing in the room.
"Miss Five......
Qinglian didn't know what Lu Chengxuan was going to do, but she could feel the uneasiness in Lu Chengxuan's eyes, "The old lady doesn't blame you anymore, why are you still worried?" β
Lu Chengxuan sighed helplessly and shook her head, making Lu Zhou's not to blame was only the most superficial purpose, her real purpose was to attract Lu Zhou's attention.
It's been half an hour since I came back from Litong Courtyard, but there has been no movement on Lu Zhou's side, does Lu Zhou's still have any concerns?
There are not many opportunities for her to meet Lu Zhou's family, and if she misses this time, it will be difficult next time.
And...... Zhao Ganyun is not a good talker, and what Lu Chengxuan did was also a gamble, betting on whether Lu Zhou's would use her.
"You go and rest first."
Lu Chengxuan looked at Qinglian's red eyes, and she also accompanied herself to stay awake all night.
Qinglian shook her head, "The slave is not sleepy. β
The master and servant fell silent again, Lu Chengxuan continued to frown in the room, and as soon as her footsteps fell, she saw two figures suddenly appear on the bluestone path of their downtrodden courtyard.
"Look, Miss, that ...... Is it Mother Wang next to the old lady? Qinglian, who was guarding the door, looked at Lu Chengxuan with some doubts, at this time, Lu Chengxuan's frowning brows were loosened, and he could see that there was joy in his eyes, and he was really relieved.
The person who came was indeed Wang's mother, as well as the cinnamon branch of Litong Courtyard.
It seems that she was right.
"Let's go out and meet you." When it was time to speak, Lu Chengxuan had already taken the lead in walking out.
Mother Wang had a smile on her face, "Fifth Miss, why did you come out to greet the old slave, you really want to torture the slave!" β
"Mom is the person next to the old lady, and she represents the meaning of the old lady, now that you are here, how dare Cheng Xuan snub it?" Lu Chengxuan was respectful and polite, "But the old lady still has something to explain, so she bothered her mother to take a trip?" β
Lu Chengxuan motioned for Qinglian to invite Wang's mother and Gui Zhi into the house.
"The old lady has nothing to explain, but she just sees that Miss Fifth is too thin and sick, so she specially sent the old slave to see Miss." How could Mother Wang really sit down and chat, it was just polite, after a few words of shirk, she began to get to the point, and Gui Zhi behind her had already sent the prepared things to Lu Chengxuan, and Mother Wang introduced them one by one.
"These are medicines for wind and cold, and some are tonics, and your body is a little weak." Mother Wang smiled and flashed her eyes, "Among them, peppermint and licorice are particularly good for headaches, but this bitter almond, maybe Miss Fifth is more bitter when she takes it." β
Mother Wang took a mouthful of bitter almonds, as if she was in her current situation, very bitter, and she was using medicinal herbs as an excuse to test herself.
Lu Chengxuan frowned, pondered for a moment and then replied, "Good medicine is bitter, even if it is bitter now, Chengxuan is not afraid, I just want to get better soon, after all, wind and cold are not a serious illness, but it is also very torturous when you get sick." β
"Cheng Xuan doesn't ask for much, I just hope that this life can be safe and smooth."
Lu Zhou's vigilance, it is nothing more than that he still has concerns about her identity in his heart, and letting Mother Wang come is just to try her again, since this is the case, then let her be completely reassured.
Mother Wang hurriedly replied with a smile, "It's best for Miss Fifth to think like this, but don't worry, the old lady has already prepared the candied fruit for you, and after you take the decoction, you can take the candied fruit in your mouth, and you can be bitter first and then sweet." β
Lu Chengxuan bowed, "The old lady is thoughtful, Chengxuan is willing to believe it." β
"Our old lady has ordered, wait for you to get better and then go to ask for peace, you must recuperate during this time." Wang's mother didn't dare to delay, and after Lu Zhou's order, she immediately took Gui Zhi to the warehouse to pick up something and bring it over, and her tone changed a lot.
"The old lady also said that if you still need anything, just open your mouth, don't wronged yourself."
Lu Chengxuan bowed, but his eyes didn't stay on those rewards, but he was grateful to Lu Zhou's tone, "Thank you for your concern." β
"Since that's the case, then the slave won't bother Miss Five." Mother Wang seemed to be very satisfied with Lu Chengxuan's reaction, and after saying a few words, she left again with Guizhi.
However, Gui Zhi was young, and the two couldn't help but complain a few words when they returned to Litong Courtyard, "What's the matter with the old lady, so many good things, why did you give them to an outsider?!" β
In the past, Lu Chengxuan was dispensable in the Lu family, but now she is suddenly valued, and it is not only those aunts and ladies who are dissatisfied, but even the little maids in the house are afraid that they are not indispensable to criticize.
Mother Wang had a straight face, and her tone was very serious, "You must not say this again, the current fifth lady, her identity is different." β
Guizhi nodded embarrassedly.
After Mother Wang left, Qinglian's eyes looked at the things she brought with surprise, "Miss, old lady...... How could the old lady reward us with so many good things? β
She didn't understand the meaning of Lu Chengxuan's words in the conversation with Wang's mother, but she felt surprised and happy.