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

Chapter 60 Seductive Tactics
Lu Zhan also looked at Zhi Wan in surprise.

Seeing that both of them were looking at her, Zhiwan lowered her eyes and said, "When I came back this morning, I ran into my second brother in the front yard. He said that Lu Xin has been preparing for her wedding and has been confined to her room by the second madam. She can't go anywhere and is feeling bored, so she wanted to ask me to come over and talk to her. I was a little tired at the time, so I refused and didn't go over."

Unexpectedly, when I woke up from my nap, I heard that Lu Lan had an accident in Lu Xin's room... If I hadn't refused my second brother's request and gone to talk to Lu Xin, would I have been the one who had the accident?

After hearing what she said, both Madam Wei and Lu Zhan's expressions darkened.

"So, Lu Xin originally wanted to talk to you, but since you didn't go, she went to Lu Lan instead?" Madam Wei asked in a deep voice.

Zhiwan wrung out her handkerchief, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "When I refused Second Brother Lu, I mentioned that Lu Lan is their sister, and it would be more appropriate to have Lu Lan keep Lu Xin company."

Madam Wei and her son exchanged a glance, and they both understood that what happened today was not an accident, but rather a scheme by Lu Xin.

Moreover, Lu Xin originally intended to scheme against Zhi Wan, but Zhi Wan did not come to the second branch of the family, which changed Lu Xin's plans. So she turned her attention to Lu Lan instead.

Thinking of this, Madam Wei exclaimed in fury, "That girl Lu Xin is truly wicked!"

Zhiwan said in a panic and with self-reproach, "Was it because of what I said that Lu Lan met with such misfortune? I didn't know Lu Lan would have an accident. If I had known, I wouldn't have said that. It's all my fault..."

"Nonsense! How can this be your fault? If Lu Xin wanted to harm someone, even if you hadn't mentioned it, Lu Xin would definitely have gone after Lu Lan anyway. It has nothing to do with you," Madam Wei quickly reassured her.

Lu Xin's scheme today was all to avoid marrying Chen Hongwen.

She originally intended to scheme against Zhiwan, hoping to have Zhiwan take her place in the marriage, but Zhiwan didn't take the bait, so she naturally had to set her sights on Lu Lan.

Therefore, Lu Lan's misfortune had nothing to do with Zhi Wan.

"It's a good thing you were quick-witted and didn't come to the second branch, otherwise..." Madam Wei didn't finish her sentence, only saying, "Alright, you and your cousin go back first. I have some things to do and need to go to the second branch again."

Zhiwan obediently replied, "Okay."

As she was leaving, she heard Madam Wei instructing Granny Fang to fetch a doctor.

A thought struck her: her aunt had asked someone to fetch a doctor, but she suspected that Lu Lan had been drugged.

However, the food in Lu Xin's room has probably been destroyed to cover up the evidence. It remains to be seen whether the doctor can detect whether Lu Lan has any Chinese medicine in her body.
If the diagnosis reveals that Lu Lan possesses Chinese medicine, then Lu Xin's scheme will be exposed, and her aunt will have a reason to punish Lu Xin.

But Lu Lan... will probably still have to marry into the Chen family.

Seeing the little girl following silently behind him, Lu Zhan asked calmly, "Were you scared?"

Zhiwan, who was deep in thought, was suddenly struck by these words. She looked up at him blankly and asked, "What?"

Looking at her fair face, Lu Zhan patiently asked, "Were you frightened by what happened to Lu Lan?"

Zhiwan paused for a moment, then nodded. "Somewhat." After a pause, she said softly, "I didn't expect that even at home, it wouldn't be safe."

"If someone around you harbors malicious intentions, you won't be safe anywhere. You can only be more vigilant and avoid being schemed against," Lu Zhan advised, his tone unconsciously softening.

"Cousin, I understand." Zhiwan nodded seriously.

Seeing her so obedient, Lu Zhan paused, hummed in a low voice, and said nothing more.

"Cousin!" At this moment, Wei Jinyi rushed over in a hurry. When she got closer, she saw Zhiwan following behind Lu Zhan.

She frowned, clearly displeased. "Sister Zhiwan is here too."

Zhiwan nodded, "Sister Jinyi."

Wei Jinyi glanced in the direction of the second branch of the family and asked with feigned concern, "How is Lu Lan? Is she alright?"

Zhiwan glanced at Lu Zhan, and seeing that he didn't intend to speak, she could only reply, "My aunt said that the person is still unconscious."

Upon hearing this, Wei Jinyi sighed and said, "Lu Lan is so pitiful, to have encountered such a thing."

Zhiwan nodded and said nothing more.

Wei Jinyi glanced at Lu Zhan's cold and aloof face, feeling a pang of bitterness in her heart. She had been in the Lu family for so long, yet her cousin wouldn't even give her a second glance.

What should we do if this continues?
Clutching her handkerchief, she made conversation, saying, "Cousin, you seem quite free today. Don't you have any official duties?"

Lu Zhan said calmly, "Yes, I need to deal with it in a bit."

Seeing that he was paying attention to her, Wei Jinyi was overjoyed. She couldn't help but push aside Zhiwan, who was blocking the way, and took two steps closer to him. "I'll make some desserts myself and bring them to you later."

Lu Zhan glanced at Zhi Wan, who had been pushed aside, frowned, and coldly refused, "No need."

Wei Jinyi's face stiffened.

"You two take good care of Miss Biao and escort her back home." Lu Zhan looked at the two maids, Shuang'er and Dongxiang, and ordered them in a deep voice.

"Yes," the two replied respectfully.

After giving his instructions, Lu Zhan left on his own.

Watching his cold and distant back, Wei Jinyi felt lost and frustrated. Turning around, she saw Zhiwan surrounded by her maids, about to leave as well. Her face turned cold, and she blocked Zhiwan's path.

"Zhiwan, what methods did you use on my cousin?"

Zhiwan frowned slightly and said calmly, "I don't understand what you're talking about."

"Don't understand?" Wei Jinyi sneered. "If you didn't use any tricks on your cousin, why does he treat you differently?"

"Then what methods do you think I used?" Zhiwan asked in return.

Wei Jinyi sized her up and down, then said sarcastically, "Naturally, it's a vixen's trick!"

"Snapped!"

Her response was a crisp slap.

Wei Jinyi covered her face, staring at her in disbelief, "You dare hit me?"

Zhiwan lowered her hand, wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, and choked out, "Your mouth is full of foul language. It's one thing to talk about me, but you dare to insult my cousin! My cousin is upright and honest, a true gentleman. How could you slander him?"

"When did I ever disrespect my cousin? When did I ever slander him?" Wei Jinyi asked angrily.

“You’re saying I used seductive tricks to seduce my cousin? Isn’t that blasphemy and slander?” Zhiwan accused.

Dongxiang, who was initially shocked, also felt indignant upon hearing this, "Miss Wei Wubiao, you have really gone too far. This servant will definitely report this matter to Madam."

Wei Jinyi glared at her angrily, "I was talking about Zhiwan, not my cousin. If you dare to talk nonsense, I'll cut your tongue out!"

Dongxiang was not afraid at all. "Not only did you insult Miss Zhiwan, but you also humiliated the young master. Now you're threatening me. I'm not afraid at all. I will definitely tell you the truth to Madam!"

“I’ll be your witness!” Shuang’er chimed in from the side.

Wei Jinyi was so angry she almost vomited blood.

She got slapped, but in the end, it became her fault?

She was both shocked and angry, her lips trembling as she said, "You...you bullied me! I will definitely tell my aunt, please help me!"

"Miss Wei Wubiao, your ability to turn the tables on others is truly impressive!" Dongxiang was also angered.

"You wretched servant, just wait to be punished by your aunt!" Wei Jinyi said fiercely before storming off.

Seeing this, Shuang'er said with some concern, "What if she really talks nonsense in front of Madam later?" After all, Miss had just really hit her.

(End of this chapter)