After marrying a powerful minister, the female partner was pampered

After all, he still hasn't found out who assigned the group of people he dealt with last time?
He suspected that it was related to Lu Xingzhi.

If it is really related to Lu Xingzhi, then the matter will be difficult.

It would be best if you can win him over, but if you can't win him over, then you can only...

Killing intent flashed across his eyes.

At the end of the banquet, a group of people came out of the VIP building drunkenly.

Shen Tingzhi swayed, walked up to Lu Xingzhi, and said drunkenly: "The reception was not good today, and the common people are very uneasy. I wonder if Mr. Lu can give the common people a chance to see each other?"

Lu Xingzhi also drank a lot of wine, and now his eyes were red. Hearing this, he raised his eyes and glanced at him, "Young Master Shen is very drunk. If I give you a chance to see me off, I'm afraid you will send me to the ditch." inside."

When an official heard this, he burst into laughter, pointed at Shen Tingzhi and scolded him: "Master Lu is absolutely right. This guy is drunk. If you ask him to deliver it, won't the carriage overturn?"

Lu Xingzhi laughed softly, "Exactly." Then, he reached out and patted Shen Tingzhi on the shoulder, "I appreciate Mr. Shen's kindness, but I am very interested in tomorrow's Chunfeng Tower banquet."

After hearing this, Shen Tingzhi felt relieved, but he still looked drunk. He cupped his hands and said, "Then I will send you off not far away. I will wait for you at Chunfeng Tower tomorrow."

Lu Xingzhi waved his hand and got into the carriage with the help of the guards.

The moment the car curtain fell, the drunkenness on Lu Xingzhi's face disappeared, and his expression turned cold.

He took out the handkerchief, wiped his fingers, and then dropped it on the ground.

After the carriage left the VIP building, the guard said: "Sir, are you really going to attend Shen Tingzhi's appointment tomorrow? I see that Shen Tingzhi has no good intentions, and the arrangements he made are clearly to test you."

Lu Xingzhi said calmly: "I know."

"Then Sir..." The guard didn't quite understand.

"If I don't go, I will arouse their suspicion. Only by 'complicit' with them can they let down their guard. Moreover, there will be a more important thing tomorrow." Lu Xing knew.

The guard suddenly sighed, "This Shen Tingzhi is extremely cunning. His subordinates have been coming to Chuzhou for so long and have made no progress at all.

Moreover, Shen Tingzhi is very cautious, and he only spends time and alcohol on weekdays. Except for a few brothels and the Shen family, he doesn't go anywhere, and his subordinates can't find out any news about Xiaoyaosan. "

Lu Xingzhi raised his hand and kneaded his eyebrows, and said, "Which brothels have you seen him go to?"

Seeing this, the guard quickly handed him a cup of tea, "My lord, wake up first."

Although in the VIP building, the adults did not hug each other like those officials, but in order to gain the trust of those people, they drank a lot of wine and drank almost all the wine they offered.

It's also an adult who has a good capacity for drinking, otherwise he would have been drunk long ago.

After Lu Xingzhi took the tea cup, the guard said: "The Chunfeng Tower that Shen Tingzhi goes to most is the Chunfeng Tower. There are also a few more inconspicuous ones, such as the Peony Pavilion, Chunhua Garden, Zhuyan Pavilion..."

After Lu Xingzhi drank all the tea in his cup, he said slowly, "Shen Tingzhi is indeed cunning."

The guard nodded and asked, "Do you have any clues here, sir?"

"I learned from a beggar today that there is something wrong with Chunhua Garden." Lu Xingzhi put down his cup and said.

The guard was surprised, "Chunhuayuan?"

"Well, it is said that the bustard of Chunhua Garden has contacts with officials of all sizes in Chuzhou City. How can a small brothel bustard have such ability? There must be someone behind it." Lu Xingzhi said calmly.

When the guard heard this, he was quite ashamed, "My subordinates only thought that it was just an ordinary brothel. Shen Tingzhi went there just to have fun, so he didn't investigate more. Now think about it, among so many brothels, except for the Chunfeng Tower, , it is this Chunhua Garden that Shen Tingzhi goes to most frequently.

This subordinate is really careless. This seemingly inconspicuous place turns out to be the key point. "

Lu Xing knew: "I can't blame you for this matter."

If it weren't for the news brought by the beggar, he might not have thought of Chunhua Garden.

He has been in Chuzhou for a few days and has made no progress.

Until this beggar appeared...

Thinking of this, a soft light flashed in his eyes.

"Now that we know that this Chunhua Garden is not simple, I will go and find out what it is in a while." The guard said immediately.

"Don't worry yet." Lu Xingzhi came to his senses and shook his head, "Don't scare the enemy for now. Let Xiahou go tomorrow after he arrives."

When the guard heard this, he vaguely understood his plan, "So your lord is deliberately agreeing to Shen Tingzhi's invitation tomorrow. In fact, you just want to delay Shen Tingzhi and those officials?"

"Yeah." Lu Xingzhi nodded.

Shen Tingzhi and those officials have a deep collusion and close relationship. Everything in Chuzhou City is under their control. If there is any trouble, they will know it immediately.

So even if he knew that Chunhuayuan was related to Xiaoyaosan, he couldn't act rashly for the time being.

Otherwise, once the situation is alerted, all relevant evidence of Chunhua Garden will be destroyed immediately.

He could only make false promises to them first, let them lower their guard, and make them think that he was just a corrupt official who only indulged in pleasure and was easy to bribe. Even if he came under orders, he would not really do anything.

And tomorrow's appointment at Chunfeng Tower is a good opportunity.

Xiahou and the others will arrive tomorrow. At that time, he will hold back Shen Tingzhi and the others, so that Xiahou and the others can go to Chunhua Garden to find out what happened to Xiaoyaosan.

The guard now understood his plan and said with shame: "Your Majesty is still very clever. We have made such progress after only a few days here."

Lu Xingzhi was startled for a moment and leaned back against the car wall, "It's not that I have the means, but someone is secretly helping me."

"Is there someone secretly helping me?" The guard looked surprised.

"Yes." Lu Xingzhi responded. He didn't want to talk more about the matter. Instead, he looked at him and said, "You are still injured, so you shouldn't have come."

The guard was none other than Lin Jiu after his disguise.

He grinned and said, "My subordinate's injuries are no longer serious."

"You still have to be careful," Lu Xingzhi warned.

"I understand." Lin Jiu nodded.

When I returned to the house, it was already very late.

When Lin Jiu helped Lu Xingzhi dismount, he whispered: "Sir, someone is following you."

"I know." Lu Xingzhi responded, "Ignore it."

"Yes."

After entering the door, Lin Jiu frowned and said, "Who could it be?"

"Shen Tingzhi." Lu Xingzhi narrowed his black eyes and said calmly.

When Lin Jiu heard this, he immediately said, "Do you want to get rid of those people who are following you?" "No need." Lu Xingzhi objected.

"But……"

"It's easy to get rid of them, but I'm afraid it will arouse Shen Tingzhi's wariness. In this case, everything I did tonight will be in vain." Lu Xing knew.

Lin Jiu nodded and said no more.

Lu Xingzhi kneaded his brows and said, "Tell me to go down and tell the people below to ignore the surveillance."

"Yes." Lin Jiu responded respectfully. Just as he was about to retreat, seeing that he looked uncomfortable, she couldn't help but ask, "Do you want to ask Madam to come over?"

Lu Xingzhi paused, glanced in the direction of Qiao Jingjing's house, and shook his head, "No, it's already very late. Don't disturb her rest."

"Yes."

……

Shen family.

As soon as Shen Tingzhi sat down on the chair, the subordinates he sent out hurried in.

"Sir, we have found out."

"Where do you live?" Shen Tingzhi took the tea from the maid, took a sip, and asked in a deep voice.

"They live in Heyuan." The subordinate reported.

"Heyuan?" Shen Tingzhi touched his chin, "Did you see Qiao Jingjing?"

"It's too late, I didn't see it." The subordinate shook his head.

Shen Tingzhi remembered what Lu Xingzhi said in the VIP Building, and felt that Qiao Jingjing must have come to Chuzhou too.

After all, if it were such a beauty, he would be happy to have her by his side at all times.

"You didn't ask Lu Xingzhi to find out, did you?" Finally, he asked again.

"My subordinates are extremely cautious, and it's so late, so it's impossible for Lu Xingzhi to find out." The subordinate said firmly.

"Yes." Shen Tingzhi felt relieved, "Let them continue to keep an eye on Heyuan and report immediately if there is any movement."

"Yes."

the next morning.

Because Qiao Jingjing was still thinking about Lu Xingzhi's attendance at Shen Ting's banquet last night, she sent her maid to the front yard to inquire about the situation as soon as she woke up.

But at this moment, a melodious piano sound sounded.

Qiao Jingjing was stunned for a moment and asked: "Who is playing the piano?"

"Slave, go take a look." Mallow said immediately.

After a while, she came back and said with a smile on her face: "It's my lord."

"Lu Xingzhi?" Qiao Jingjing looked surprised.

So early in the morning, he was so leisurely and elegant?
But from the looks of it, he probably didn't have anything happen last night.

She felt relieved.

"I didn't expect that your master's piano skills are so good. This is the first time I've heard your master play music. The sound of the piano is really nice." Qingyuan said with a smile.

Hearing this, Qiao Jingjing couldn't help but listen to the sound of the piano seriously.

It sounds really good.

Melodious and melodious.

Hearing it, I feel relaxed and happy.

She was just about to go over to watch Lu Xingzhi play the piano, when a servant's respectful voice came from outside, "Is Madam awake? Your Excellency sent the young lady to ask. If Madam is awake, she will tidy up and go to the study to wait, Your Excellency." I have free time today and want to accompany my wife to visit Chuzhou City."

Hearing this, not only the maids were surprised, but Qiao Jingjing was also very surprised.

Isn't Lu Xingzhi very busy? Why is he suddenly free to go shopping with her?
However, he is free to play the piano. It seems that he is really free today.

Qingyuan and Jinkui had come to their senses at this moment, and quickly took her dress, and said happily: "Madam, it's rare for adults to be free, so Madam must dress up properly."

Qiao Jingjing didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "It doesn't have to be like this, right?"

The two maids were already busy, one was helping her change her clothes, and the other was combing her hair and makeup.

After struggling for about two quarters of an hour, it was finally done.

But looking at herself in the mirror, Qiao Jingjing hesitated.

Her face was already pretty, and when she was dressed like this, she actually looked a bit coquettish and charming.

Just like the demon concubine...

Lu Xingzhi probably wouldn't like to see her like this.

"Madam, please go quickly, don't keep me waiting too long." Mallow pushed her arm and urged with a smile.

Qiao Jingjing raised her hand and was about to wipe off the makeup on her face, but Qing Yuan quickly grabbed her hand and asked, "What are you going to do, madam?"

"It's too gorgeous, I'm not used to it." Qiao Jingjing said with a tangled look on her face.

"The pretty ones look good, the dull ones don't look good." Qingyuan disagreed and said, "Besides, Sister Malkui put on your makeup so hard, can you bear to wipe it off?"

Mallow raised her hand, "My hand is almost useless..."

Qiao Jingjing: "..."

Finally, she had to give up.

study.

After Lu Xingzhi finished explaining the matter to his subordinates, as soon as he walked out of the door, he saw Qiao Jingjing walking towards him.

Today, she wore a purple dress, and the way she walked meanderingly looked noble, elegant, and a little mysterious.

The already charming face looked even more gorgeous at this moment. The makeup was so gorgeous that it burned like a flower and was as bright as the morning sun, making people unable to take their eyes away.