The abstinent and powerful minister is cold and aloof during the day, but he adores her in his dream

Chapter 123 Regret and Hatred
Duan Ling also said, "Those old guys are still waiting up there."

When the group returned upstairs, Zeng Gong and his family had already left. The remaining officials and their families glanced at Lu Zhan with trepidation.

Seeing that the rage on his face had subsided, he breathed a sigh of relief.

The women rushed forward to greet Zhiwan warmly.

"It's good that Miss Zhi is alright."

"Miss Zhi must be hungry. The dishes are all served. Please come in and have your meal."

The women were extremely attentive, showing none of the indifference they had displayed when they had stood idly by.

Zhiwan looked at Lu Zhan, and seeing that he nodded, she led Ouyang Zhenzhu back into the private room.

Upon entering the private room, the two were again invited to take the seats of honor.

Madam Liang apologized to Zhiwan repeatedly, "Miss Zhiwan, we are so sorry about what happened just now. We didn't know that Madam Zeng would suddenly go crazy and dare to attack you. Fortunately, you are not seriously injured, otherwise it would have been our fault."

"What do you mean it's not a big deal? Wanwan's hand is all red from the burn!" Ouyang Zhenzhu said angrily.

Madam Liang was very annoyed when she heard this.

He's just a lackey, yet he dares to yell at her like that!

Given her usual temper, she would have beaten that wild girl to death long ago.

She glanced at Zhiwan and suppressed her anger.

We'll find another opportunity to teach her a lesson.

"Eat your food, eat your food." Madam Liang pretended not to hear, picked up the serving chopsticks, and diligently served food to Zhiwan.

Just as the dish was about to be placed into Zhiwan's bowl, Zhiwan suddenly moved her bowl away.

The food in Madam Liang's chopsticks fell onto the table.

She froze, staring at Zhiwan in astonishment.

"I'm not used to eating food that others have served me." Zhiwan smiled slightly, then picked up the serving chopsticks and put some food from the table into Madam Liang's bowl. "I appreciate Madam Liang's kindness, but Madam Liang should eat this food herself."

Madam Liang stared at her in astonishment.

The other women also looked at Zhiwan in astonishment.

What does she mean?
Did they make Madam Liang eat the food that was on the table?
Madam Liang's face had turned ashen.

This wretched woman, she only tolerated her repeatedly because of Lord Lu's sake, but she wants to trample on her face.

He's just a penniless nobody, does he really think he's something?
Just as Madam Liang was so angry she felt like her liver was about to explode, she suddenly heard the little girl say calmly, "You may have some misunderstandings about me. I have lived in the Duke of Dingguo's mansion since I was a child. Although my aunt, uncle, and even my cousin have all treated me very well, I am not a member of the Lu family after all."

But this Miss Ouyang is different from me. She is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Pingxi's family. Her elder brother is also the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Not to mention, Miss Ouyang also has some private dealings with Princess Chang Le.

"By the way, Pearl, before we came to Yangzhou, didn't Princess Changle invite us to her residence? We suddenly came to Yangzhou; I wonder if Princess Changle will be angry?"

Ouyang Zhenzhu was quick-witted and immediately understood. She frowned and said, "It shouldn't be like that. When we go back, we can bring some local specialties back as gifts for the princess."

The women who overheard the conversation all changed their expressions.

Zhiwan said that she was living in the Lu family and was loved by her uncle, aunt and cousin, but she was not a member of the Lu family. In fact, she meant that she was deeply loved by the Duke of Dingguo and his wife, as well as Lord Lu.

They couldn't help but recall the intimidating methods Lord Lu had used when he barged into the private room.

I couldn't help but shiver.

If they still think that Zhiwan is just a destitute and helpless woman, then they are truly foolish.

Moreover, the Miss Ouyang sitting next to Zhiwan is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Pingxi's mansion.

No wonder she was so imposing just now, daring to challenge the wife of the prefect; it turns out she's from a prominent family in the capital.

Furthermore, the two even had a private relationship with Princess Chang Le.

For a moment, everyone felt both fear and regret. Today was supposed to be a great opportunity to make friends, but because of that Qiao family, they had offended them.

Of course, they didn't help Qiao bully the two, but they also held a contemptuous attitude, so when Qiao ordered her men to take action, they stood by and watched.

The women became increasingly frightened as they thought about it.

"We were blind to your greatness and have been negligent in our respect. Please forgive us. We will punish ourselves with a cup of wine."

"I hope the two young ladies will not stoop to the level of us uncouth people."

As the women talked, they eagerly raised their cups.

Seeing them all vying to drink the penalty wine, Madam Liang's face turned deathly pale and she looked extremely unpleasant.

"Why isn't Madam Liang eating? Or is it that the food I put on your plate isn't to your liking?" Zhiwan glanced sideways at Madam Liang.

Madam Liang's face was pale and flushed, but she forced a smile and said, "Miss Zhi is joking. It is my honor to have you serve me food. How could it not suit my taste?" As she spoke, her hands trembled as she picked up her chopsticks, picked up the food from the bowl, and put it into her mouth.

She felt both hatred and regret.

It's all the master's fault; he misjudged the situation this time.

Although Zhiwan was an orphan, she was not as simple as she seemed.

Putting everything else aside, Lord Lu alone is very attentive to her.

Now that the test has yielded results, she is the one who has to suffer this humiliation.

If she had known, she shouldn't have listened to the master and tested Zhiwan's importance in Lu Zhan's heart.

The other women, upon seeing this, were both frightened and somewhat gloating.

The prefect's wife is usually so high and mighty; I never thought she'd be in this situation today.

Ouyang Zhenzhu, under the table, gave Zhiwan a thumbs-up.

Zhiwan's lips curled into a smile.

When Madam Liang learned that she was not Miss Lu, she already looked down on her and did not want to entertain her anymore, so she called Zeng Jiayi to talk to her.

Or perhaps, Madam Liang was deliberately testing them, which is why she didn't speak up to stop Madam Zeng when she and Ouyang Zhenzhu made trouble for them.

She had no qualms whatsoever, using her uncle, aunt, cousin, and Princess Chang Le as her allies.

She was an orphan and didn't shy away from using other people's influence.

Seeing Madam Liang's expression as if she had swallowed a fly, Zhiwan was in a good mood and called out to everyone, "Hurry up and eat, don't just sit there, the food will get cold soon."

"Yes, yes, yes," the crowd echoed.

But how could they possibly be in the mood to eat vegetables?
Only Zhiwan and Ouyang Zhenzhu enjoyed the meal.

The private room next door.

Lu Zhan and Duan Ling were invited to the seats of honor by Liang Qixian.

As soon as the two sat down, a group of young and beautiful girls walked into the room.

Liang Qixian smiled and waved to the girl in the lead, saying, "Miss Fangfei, this is Lord Lu. You must keep Lord Lu company for a couple of drinks tonight."

Upon seeing Lu Zhan, Fangfei's eyes lit up, and she stepped forward gracefully. "Lord Lu, we really are destined to meet."

Upon hearing this, Liang Qixian asked with surprise, "Does Miss Fangfei know Lord Lu?"

Fangfei looked at Lu Zhan with alluring eyes, a hint of ambiguity in her smile. "That rainy night, Lord Lu came to Haitang Pavilion. Therefore, Fangfei and Lord Lu had a brief encounter."

"What a coincidence!" Liang Qixian was overjoyed upon hearing this. It seemed the news was true; the night Lu Zhan arrived in Yangzhou, he couldn't wait to visit a brothel.

A lecherous man is nothing to fear!
At this moment, Duan Ling looked at Lu Zhan with a reproachful gaze: Old Lu, Old Lu, you went to a brothel without bringing your brothers!

I haven't had dinner yet, so I'll stop here for today's update~
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