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

Chapter 170 They have a much closer relationship in private.

Chu Chu's eyes flashed, and she said evasively, "After the young master accepted me, he did take me to Panyun Manor for a few days. Later, I don't know what Miss Zhi said to the young master, but when the young master left, he didn't take me with him. Instead, he instructed Uncle Tian to send me away. But I am already... where can I go in the future? And who would want me again?"

Her ambiguous words left both Lu Jinglan and Lu Lan stunned.

Especially Lu Jinglan, whose sharp nails dug into her palms without feeling any pain, stared intently at Chu Chu with a look that seemed to want to devour her.

Chu Chu felt a chill run down her spine from her gaze.

But now that things have come to this, she won't back down.

These two were her hope of entering the Lu family.

After thinking it over, she resolutely knelt down, her face full of sorrow, and said, "I don't ask for anything, I only beg the two young ladies to have some compassion and give me a way to live. I am willing to serve the two young ladies as their servant." After saying this, she took out her handkerchief, covered her face and wept, looking extremely pitiful.

Lu Lan, who had been silent until now, had a sudden thought when she heard this. This woman had an ambiguous relationship with her elder brother, and Zhi Wan was interfering and preventing her from staying. This meant that Chu Chu was different from others in her elder brother's heart. If they took Chu Chu back, it would definitely annoy Zhi Wan.

Thinking of this, she immediately shook Lu Jinglan's arm and pleaded for Chu Chu, "Auntie, Chu Chu is so pitiful. How could Sister Zhiwan do this... Chu Chu has already been with my eldest brother. If she is sent away, how will she live in the future? Why don't we take her back to the capital?"

"Snapped!"

Lu Jinglan was furious and slapped her across the face.

Lu Lan covered her face, looking at her in disbelief, "Auntie, why...why did you hit me?"

Lu Jinglan concealed the jealousy in her eyes and reprimanded her righteously, "Think about it carefully. What nonsense did you just say? Your elder brother has always been virtuous and upright. How could he possibly have anything to do with a woman like this? You believed her words based on just a few of them. If your grandmother were here, she would definitely teach you a lesson too!"

A dark look flashed across Lu Lan's eyes.

She called her "aunt," and she really treated her like an elder?

She was just a beggar. Her grandmother took pity on her and left her in the Lu family, but she forgot her own background.
But Lu Jinglan's anger proved that Chu Chu's words had struck a nerve.

She glanced sarcastically at Lu Jinglan's tightly clenched hands, feeling contempt. She thought, "She talks so sweetly, but who knows how jealous she is inside?"

The eldest brother would rather have a prostitute than Lu Jinglan!
After calming down, Lu Lan reached out and took Lu Jinglan's hand again, then lowered her voice and said, "Auntie, you misunderstood me. Of course I believe that there is nothing between my brother and this woman, but don't you think the relationship between Sister Zhiwan and my brother is a bit unusual? Moreover, Zhiwan doesn't take you seriously at all. Don't you want to teach her a lesson?"
This Chuchu might be useful to us, what do you think, Auntie?

Lu Jinglan did indeed harbor resentment towards Chu Chu.

She didn't want to believe Chuchu's explanation.

But Chu Chu spoke with such certainty that she didn't seem to be lying.

Besides, given Jinzhi's cold nature, if he had nothing to do with this Chuchu, why would he leave her in the villa?
Chu Chu is quite beautiful, and being a former prostitute, she is most skilled at pleasing men. No matter how pure and abstinent Jin Zhi is usually, he is still a man after all, and it is not surprising that he might be confused for a moment and be seduced by her.

She secretly wished she could chop Chu Chu up and feed her to wild dogs, but upon hearing Lu Lan's words, her heart stirred.

Yes, Chu Chu is certainly hateful, but Zhi Wan is also annoying to her!
Despite being an orphan like her, she received the love and affection of the Wei family and the Duke. Even Jinzhi, who was aloof and cold to others, clearly treated her differently from others.

Furthermore, the familiarity between Jinzhi and Zhiwan when Jinzhi entered Zhiwan's courtyard that day suggests that the two had a closer relationship in private.

Why did Zhiwan earn Jinzhi's special treatment?
Jinzhi treated Zhiwan so well. Did Zhiwan also harbor improper thoughts towards Jinzhi?
Thinking of Zhiwan's stunningly beautiful face, she felt uneasy and couldn't help but wonder if Jinzhi also had feelings for Zhiwan.
No, she doesn't allow it!

Looking at Chu Chu kneeling meekly at his feet, Lu Jinglan suppressed her discomfort and finally nodded, "Then take her back."

Chu Chu was overjoyed and kowtowed to the two ladies, saying, "Thank you both!"

……

Capital city, Duke Dingguo’s Mansion.

Zhiwan slept soundly without any dreams. Early the next morning, after washing up, she went to the Orchid Courtyard as usual to visit Madam Wei.

Compared to the previous two days, Wei's complexion was much better.

When Zhiwan arrived, she was holding scissors and pruning the flowers in the yard.

"Wan'er is here." Madam Wei said with a loving expression.

“Yes, Aunt.” Zhiwan walked over.

"You've come at the perfect time. I was just about to have Granny Fang call you," Madam Wei said with a smile.

Seeing a smile finally appear on her face, Zhiwan was very happy and took her arm, saying, "Aunt, is there something you need?"

"It's a good thing." Madam Wei gently stroked her nose with her finger, her face full of smiles.

Zhiwan's heart skipped a beat. Could it be about taking a son-in-law as a wife?

She couldn't help but feel a little expectant, but asked with a puzzled look, "What good news is it?"

"You'll find out soon enough," Madam Wei said with a smile, keeping everyone in suspense.

Seeing that she had regained her former energy and spirit, Zhiwan was overjoyed.

After breakfast, Madam Wei asked Granny Fang, who was standing nearby, "Has everyone arrived?"

"We've arrived. We've been seated in the side hall of the front courtyard." Granny Fang nodded with a smile, glancing at Zhiwan with a smile as well, which made Zhiwan even more certain of her guess.

"Then let's go." Madam Wei smiled and stood up, saying to Zhiwan, "Wan'er, come with me to see someone."

Zhiwan obediently followed her to the front yard.

Upon arriving at the side hall, Zhiwan, following Wei's instructions, sat behind the screen.

A short while later, a young man followed Fang Mama in.

"This humble servant, Bai Yi, greets Madam Lu."

The young man entered, knelt on one knee, and bowed to Madam Wei.

"Get up quickly," Madam Wei said with a smile.

Bai Yi stood up as instructed, standing properly and not daring to look around.

Upon seeing this, Madam Wei glanced behind the screen.

Zhiwan was peering through the screen at the young man named Bai Yi.

The person was not very clear because of the screen, but he looked tall and strong. I just don't know what kind of person he is.
Just as Zhiwan was thinking this, she heard Wei ask, "Baiyi, is there anyone else in your family?"

“I have no relatives left in my family,” Bai Yi said sadly.

Madam Wei nodded, asked a few more questions, and then let him leave.

"Wan'er, did you see it clearly just now? What do you think of Bai Yi?" Madam Wei asked, turning behind the screen.

(End of this chapter)