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

Chapter 150 Zhiwan: Cousin wants to drink?

Lu Jinglan gripped the handkerchief tightly, waiting for Lu Zhan's reply.

She hoped to hear a negative answer from him.

But it was already dark, and he stood outside Zhiwan's courtyard, still looking like he was about to enter, not allowing her to deceive him.

Isn't Lu Zhan always known for his respect for rules and etiquette?
So what is he doing now?
Even if he regarded Zhiwan as a younger sister, it would still be improper for him to step into Zhiwan's courtyard.

She had a vague feeling that this wasn't the first time Lu Zhan had stepped into Zhiwan's courtyard.

Did something happen between the two of them during their time in Yangzhou?
Realizing this, she felt as if her heart was being torn apart, filled with intense jealousy and hatred.

Lu Zhan hadn't expected to run into the two of them.

But he did not answer Lu Lan's question. He simply nodded indifferently and walked straight past them into the room.

His frankness surprised Lu Lan.

Could it be that she was mistaken, and the relationship between her elder brother and Zhiwan was not what she thought?
Seeing him go inside, Lu Jinglan's heart sank, and she couldn't help but call out, "Jinzhi, do you know that something has happened at home?"

Lu Zhan paused, his brows furrowing slightly. He didn't turn around, but asked coldly, "What happened at home?"

Seeing that he had stopped, Lu Jinglan felt relieved and quickly walked over. "Let's go to your courtyard. I'll explain the whole story to you in detail."

"Is there something you can't say here?" Lu Zhan asked in a deep voice.

Seeing Zhiwan and the others approaching after hearing the commotion, Lu Jinglan said anxiously, "This concerns the reputation of the Lu family; it wouldn't be good if outsiders heard about it."

Zhiwan had just walked over when she heard this.

The "outsider" that Lu Jinglan was referring to was clearly her.

She paused, then looked at Lu Zhan, "Cousin, I also have something to say to you."

Lu Zhan nodded and walked towards her.

Upon seeing this, Lu Jinglan became extremely anxious, "Jinzhi, something has happened to your parents."

Lu Zhan stopped in his tracks, his cold gaze sweeping over her, his voice icy, "What did you say?"

Lu Jinglan's heart skipped a beat. Just as he was about to speak, Zhiwan spoke first: "Cousin, I plan to return to the capital with Granny Fang tomorrow."

Lu Zhan paused, then turned to look at Zhiwan, "Are you going back to the capital?"

Zhiwan nodded. "I'm a little worried about my aunt."

Lu Zhan's gaze fell on her face. "What happened?"

Zhiwan glanced at Lu Jinglan and said in a low voice, "Let's go inside and talk."

"Okay." Lu Zhan nodded and followed her inside.

Watching the two figures leave, Lu Jinglan clenched her fists so hard that her nails almost broke.

She was unwilling to give up and was about to follow them in when she was stopped by Granny Fang. "It's getting late, Miss Jinglan, you should go back."

Lu Jinglan snapped out of her daze, pointed in the direction the two had left, and angrily rebuked, "Granny Fang, I think you've gone senile! The young master is a man, how could you let him get so close to Wan'er? What if something happens? Can you bear the responsibility?"

Granny Fang looked at her with a mocking expression. "Miss Jinglan, the young master treats Miss Biao as a younger sister, and Miss Biao also respects the young master and regards him as an older brother. They are about to discuss business, yet you make such assumptions."

The young master is upright and honest, and the young lady is also well-educated and courteous. Miss Jinglan, please don't judge people by your own standards!

Lu Jinglan's face flushed red and then turned pale. "I was only thinking of the young master's reputation. Granny Fang, you'd better watch yourself!" After saying that, she left with Lu Lan.

"Pah!" Granny Fang said with a look of disdain, as if everyone knew her filthy thoughts. She was shameless herself, yet she thought others were like her.

Inside the pavilion, Zhiwan poured Lu Zhan a cup of tea.

Lu Zhan picked up the glass, took a sip, and put it down. Looking up, he saw the girl sitting opposite him with a worried expression. He softened his voice and asked, "What happened? What did Lu Jinglan say to you?"

Zhiwan was pondering how to tell her cousin about her uncle's affairs when he asked her about it. Without hesitation, she told him what Lu Jinlan and Lu Lan had said.

Lu Zhan was also surprised after hearing this.

Seeing his silence, Zhiwan grew anxious. If it were true, wouldn't her cousin have another half-brother?
My cousin is a prodigy; he must find it hard to accept something like this, right?

She opened her lips, wanting to say something comforting, but didn't know how.

"I don't think this is necessarily true; maybe there's some misunderstanding," she said finally, trying to sound casual.

In her heart, her uncle was an upright and honest man, and he had a good relationship with her aunt, so it was impossible for him to betray her aunt.

But Lu Jinglan and Lu Lan spoke with absolute certainty, so they probably wouldn't dare to fabricate such a story.

She was very uneasy and worried about her aunt. She wished she could go back to the capital right now.

Lu Zhan didn't speak, picked up his cup again, and lowered his head to drink his tea.

Seeing this, Zhiwan couldn't quite understand her cousin.

What was my cousin thinking?

Is he also worried about his aunt?
Just as she was getting restless, Lu Zhan put down his cup and said, "You're right. There must be some misunderstanding. I believe Father wouldn't do such a thing."

Hearing him say that, Zhiwan felt a little relieved.

Even my cousin thinks it might be a misunderstanding, so maybe it really is a misunderstanding.

"Yes." Zhiwan nodded vigorously.

“I will write back and ask about this matter, and you will know the truth. You don’t need to rush back to the capital,” Lu Zhan suddenly said.

Zhiwan paused for a moment, then shook her head. "No, I still want to go back to the capital. I'm worried about my aunt."

Lu Zhan paused for a moment, then said gently, "In a few days, once things are settled here, I will go to Jiangning. The scenery there is beautiful, and there are many fun things to do. Why don't you go and have a look?"

Zhiwan frowned; she had no interest in having fun right now.
She looked at her cousin with some suspicion.

Regardless of whether the news is true or not, wouldn't my cousin worry about my aunt after hearing such a thing?

“I’m very worried about my aunt and want to go back to see her as soon as possible.”

Lu Zhan remained silent.

After a moment, he nodded. "If you want to go back, then go back. I'll have Chen Jiu escort you." He paused, then looked up at her. "I'll handle things here as soon as possible and try to get back as soon as possible."

Looking into his clear, bright eyes, Zhiwan paused for a moment, then said, "Okay."

She thought her cousin wasn't worried about her aunt, but it seems he is.

Her expression softened slightly, and she nodded, saying, "Then I'll go pack my things. Let's leave early tomorrow."

"No rush," Lu Zhan said calmly.

Zhiwan looked at him in surprise, "Cousin, is there something else you need to tell me?"

Looking at her fair and delicate face, Lu Zhan paused for a moment, then nodded, "Mm."

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan sat up straight again.

"There's no more tea," Lu Zhan reminded him.

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan looked at the cup in front of him, and sure enough, it was empty.

She quickly picked up the teapot and refilled it for him.

Lu Zhan picked up the glass, just brought it to his lips, then put it down again. "Do you have any wine here?"

Zhiwan looked at him in surprise, "Cousin wants to drink?"

"No?" Lu Zhan asked back.

"Of course not!" Zhiwan said sternly. "Cousin, have you forgotten that you still have an injury on your hand? How can you drink alcohol at a time like this?"

(End of this chapter)