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

Chapter 133 It turns out he's my cousin.

Speaking of Zhiwan, Liang Qixian's face turned cold. "Of course we can't let her go. I suspected before that Zhiwan might be related to Zhiyu. Now that Lu Zhan suddenly wants to investigate what happened back then, it must be related to Zhiwan. Maybe the account books we couldn't find back then are also in Zhiwan's hands!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Liang was taken aback. "The account books are in her hands? Then what is her relationship with Zhiyu?"

"Judging from her age, she should be Zhiyu's daughter!" Liang Qixian clenched his fist.

"It's a pity we didn't kill her back then, otherwise we wouldn't be in this mess today." Madam Liang said with resentment.

"It's no use talking about this now." Liang Qixian asked anxiously, "By the way, what's the Zeng family's reaction?"

"The Zeng family hates that little slut to the core. From what I heard from Madam Qiao, they are planning to take action at the temple fair the day after tomorrow," said Madam Liang.

"Temple fair?" Liang Qixian seemed to be thinking.

“Yes, our Yangzhou’s annual temple fair is the most lively and fun. That little slut Zhiwan will definitely be there,” Madam Liang said confidently.

Upon hearing this, Liang Qixian's expression relaxed slightly. "Temple fairs are great. With so many people, it's perfectly normal for accidents to happen. Let the Zeng family take action first. It would be best if the Zeng family could kill Zhiwan. If not, then we can act later."

Madam Liang agreed, "What you say makes sense, sir. Let's wait and see."

The Lu Family Villa.

As night fell, Zhiwan sat in her room browsing through picture books. Suddenly, a melodious string and wind instrument tune drifted in from somewhere.

After listening for a while, she called Shuang'er over and asked, "Where is the music coming from?"

Shuang'er replied, "It's in the young master's courtyard."

"Where is my cousin?" Zhiwan asked in surprise.

"Yes." Shuang'er nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Just now, I saw Uncle Tian leading several pretty girls into the young master's courtyard."

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan immediately understood.

It turned out that my cousin had invited those girls to have fun.

Pearl was right.

Just as she was thinking this, she heard Ouyang Zhenzhu calling out from outside the door, "Wanwan, did you hear that? It's so lively in Lord Lu's courtyard! Let's go take a look."

Zhiwan's lips twitched slightly. "I'm not going. I want to sleep."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Zhenzhu pushed open the door and came in. "It's still early, and it's so noisy next door, how can you sleep?"

Zhiwan put down her book, snuggled into the blanket, and lay down. "I can sleep."

Ouyang Zhenzhu choked for a moment, pulled back her blanket, and shook her hand, saying, "Wanwan, come with me to take a look. I heard that those 'skinny horses' are trained from a young age and are proficient in all kinds of talents. I really want to see them."

"I'm not going." Zhiwan remained unmoved. She hadn't forgotten what happened during the day. If something went wrong, this guy would just push her out to take the blame.

Besides, how could she, as the younger cousin, meddle in what happened in her cousin's room?

Seeing that she couldn't persuade her, Ouyang Zhenzhu had no choice but to give up, "Never mind then, I'll go back to sleep too."

Zhiwan knew her personality; if there was something exciting to watch, she would never give up easily. After she pushed open the door and went out, she called Shuang'er to follow her to take a look.

Sure enough, not long after, Shuang'er hurriedly returned, "Miss, you should go and see! Miss Ouyang has actually climbed up the wall!"

Zhiwan's lips twitched, but she didn't get up. Instead, she instructed, "Call some people to keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't fall. Also, don't alarm my cousin."

Shuang'er was puzzled when she saw that she didn't stop her. "Aren't you going to try to persuade her?"

Zhiwan said helplessly, "It's no use trying to persuade her. Let her be."

Upon hearing this, Shuang'er said nothing more and led the people to the courtyard.

Not long after, Shuang'er returned with Ouyang Zhenzhu.

Seeing Ouyang Zhenzhu's disappointed look, Zhiwan asked, "Well, did you see it?"

"Don't even mention it, I can't see anything, but the music keeps coming." Ouyang Zhenzhu frowned, took off her shoes, and climbed onto her bed. "I'll sleep with you tonight."

Zhiwan didn't refuse and moved a little further inside.

Ouyang Zhenzhu lay down, hugging her blanket. "By the way, Wanwan, I heard from Uncle Tian that there's a temple fair the day after tomorrow. Shall we go and have a look?" "Okay," Zhiwan replied, yawning and closing her eyes.

Seeing this, Shuang'er lowered the curtains, blew out the extra lamps in the room, leaving only two lamps by the bed, and then left.

At this moment, in the neighboring yard.

Lu Zhan and several of his subordinates, including Chen Jiu, were drinking. Several beautiful girls were playing the zither or dancing, creating a sensual and alluring atmosphere in the room.

Chen Jiu seemed to be quite drunk, holding a wine jar as he said, "Young Master, does Miss really have the account books left behind by the magistrate of Jurong County back then?"

Jiang Shi scolded, "After a few drinks, your brain has become muddled? You actually revealed such a secret. Be careful, walls may have ears, and you might ruin the young master's important plans!"

Chen Jiu said sullenly, "I was confused. I'll punish myself with three cups!" After saying that, he actually drank three cups of wine.

Lu Zhan, who had been sitting in the head seat and hadn't spoken until now, suddenly raised his head. His eyes were red at the corners, and he was clearly a little drunk. He said, "It's alright. Once we get the account books, this matter can be settled quickly."

Jiang Shi hesitated for a moment, "Does that servant from the Zhi family really have the account books? Or could he be lying to us?"

"Probably not." Lu Zhan pondered. "Tomorrow, accompany Miss Biao to Jurong to retrieve the account books."

"Yes," Jiang Shi replied respectfully.

Hearing this, the people on the roof were terrified and dared not linger any longer. Under the cover of night, they flew away.

Inside the room, Lu Zhan and the others were still drinking and exchanging toasts.

At this moment, a subordinate walked in and shook his head at the group.

Seeing this, Lu Zhan said in a deep voice, "Alright, you may all leave."

The girls who were playing music and dancing looked at each other for a moment, then bowed and took their leave.

After they left, Lu Zhan looked at his subordinate and asked, "They're gone?"

"He's gone. I saw him leave with my own eyes," the subordinate replied.

"I understand, you may leave now," Lu Zhan said calmly.

The subordinate bowed and took his leave.

Chen Jiu, who had been clutching a wine jar and looking quite drunk, immediately regained his senses. "Your Highness, will Liang Qixian fall for this?"

"He's feeling guilty. Once he hears this news, he'll definitely be restless and will send assassins to seize the ledgers. What you should worry about is that there might be a fierce battle tomorrow."

"Liang Qixian will surely send out a large number of assassins for the sake of the account books!" Lu Zhan reminded him calmly.

"Does Miss Cousin really want to come to Jurong with us?" Chen Jiu asked, frowning.

He and Jiang Shi were not afraid of the assassins, but if Miss Biao wanted to come along, they would have to be distracted to protect her.

“She’s not going.” Lu Zhan lowered his head and finished the wine in his glass.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiu hesitated for a moment, "If Miss Biao doesn't go, Liang Qixian probably won't take the bait."

Lu Zhan didn't speak, but his gaze suddenly turned to Jiang Shi.

Jiang Shiyi was stunned.

The next moment, the prince said, "If Jiang Shi is dressed up as my cousin, we should be able to fool them."

Jiang Shi: "..."

Chen Jiu was taken aback at first, then burst out laughing, "Your Highness is brilliant, this idea is excellent."

Jiang Shi's face darkened, and he said anxiously, "Please, Your Highness, retract your order. I think Chen Jiu is more suitable to play the role of Miss Biao."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiu immediately panicked, "I can't do it, I'm a grown man..."

“Chen Jiu is big and burly, he won’t look like him in the role,” Lu Zhan said calmly.

Chen Jiu: "..."

(End of this chapter)