After marrying a powerful minister, the female partner was pampered

After Zhian’s anger subsided, he felt cold all over.

She couldn't leave the Lu Mansion, absolutely not.

Otherwise, wouldn't her forbearance over the years be a joke?
Looking at the couple being intimate behind the table, she felt jealous and resentful.

Even if she couldn't become Lu Xingzhi's woman, she still wanted to annoy them.

Thinking of this, she kowtowed to the two of them again, and said in a choked voice: "Zhi An was anxious and said the wrong thing. Please calm down, my lord and my lady. Zhi An... is willing to leave the house. Thank you, my lord and my lady.

It was just that it snowed last night, and Zhian was not ready to leave the Lu Mansion suddenly.

Could you please, my Lord and Madam, be flexible and wait until Zhian finds a place to stay before leaving the Lu Mansion?"

"You don't have to move out today, but you must leave the house early tomorrow morning." Lu Xingzhi said coldly.

"Thank you, sir." Zhian said gratefully.

Qiao Jingjing frowned as she looked at her happy face. She felt that there was a huge difference between her reactions before and after, and she must not have given up.

But when she thought that she had to leave early tomorrow morning, she also felt that she would not be able to make any waves in such a short time.

On the contrary, it would seem inhumane to expel her from the house now, which might disappoint the other servants, so she didn't say anything.

After Zhian left, Qiao Jingjing told Jinkui in front of Lu Xingzhi, "Have someone keep an eye on her."

Jinkui remembered what Hao Hao did when he left the Lu Mansion last time. She was startled and nodded immediately, "I will arrange it right away."

After Jinkui went down, Lu Xingzhi asked, "But what else do you think she will do?"

"For you, she has endured in the Lu Mansion for so many years, but gained nothing. Do you think she would be willing to leave like this?" Qiao Jingjing asked back.

Lu Xingzhi paused and held her hand tightly. "Don't believe what she said. I have nothing to do with her."

Qiao Jingjing glanced at him and said, "If I believe it, do you think you can still sit here peacefully?"

Lu Xingzhi smiled and said, "Thank you, Madam, for your trust."

Qiao Jingjing snorted and said with some dissatisfaction: "Although nothing happened, you did provoke that person."

Lu Xingzhi wanted to say that Zhi'an was a reward from the late emperor and he couldn't refuse, but she already knew about this matter, and his explanation would only be seen as quibbling.

Thinking about it, he changed his words and said, "My mistake. I will be more careful in the future."

Seeing his serious expression, Qiao Jingjing finally smiled, "Lord Lu, remember what you said."

"Yeah." Lu Xingzhi nodded with a smile.

This episode just passed, and neither the couple took it to heart, and they continued to check the accounts.

When she saw an account book in the middle, Qiao Jingjing flipped through it and asked in surprise, "We also opened a restaurant in Beijing?"

Lu Xingzhi took a look and nodded, "Well, but this restaurant's business is not good and there is not much profit."

Qiao Jingjing was thoughtful.

"What's wrong?" Lu Xingzhi asked.

"I've seen that this restaurant is in a good location, but it has no business. It must be because the chef's food is not good. I want to renovate the restaurant. Is it feasible?" Qiao Jingjing asked.

"Mom has given you the account book, which means she recognizes you. Just do whatever you want to do. Don't ask us." Lu Xingzhi said in a gentle voice.

Qiao Jingjing raised the corners of her lips, "Then I'll have someone call the manager of this restaurant tomorrow."

"Okay." Lu Xingzhi had no objection.

Seeing that he agreed so readily, Qiao Jingjing couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you worried?"

"worry about what?"

"I'm renovating a restaurant. What if I lose money?"

"This restaurant doesn't make any money to begin with, and it's losing money every day. Can it be worse than this?" Lu Xingzhi asked back.

Qiao Jingjing thought about it and agreed.

"If you have any ideas, just go for it. It doesn't matter even if you don't make money." Lu Xing knew.

Qiao Jingjing felt relieved after hearing this, "For your trust, I have to run this restaurant well."

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself." Lu Xingzhi said gently.

Qiao Jingjing nodded, "Yeah."

After a while, a servant came to report, "Sir, Prince Ning is here."

Lu Xingzhi paused, frowning, but said without hesitation: "Just say that I am ill and cannot see guests."

"Yes." The servant responded and hurried away.

"Why would Prince Ning come to you for no reason?" Qiao Jingjing frowned. "It's not for no reason. Prince Ning has been trying to get close to me for some time." Lu Xing knew.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Jingjing warned, "You must be careful of King Ning, he is a big villain."

Lu Xingzhi paused and asked, "He is the mastermind behind Xiaoyao Powder, right?"

Qiao Jingjing nodded, "Yes, Shen Tingzhi was working for him before. Although he seems to be not very concerned about state affairs, he is actually very ambitious and is always coveting the throne."

"In fact, the emperor is also wary of this brother." Lu Xing knew.

Qiao Jingjing nodded. After all, the emperor didn't have many brothers still alive, and Prince Ning was one of the relatively powerful ones. It was impossible for the emperor not to be on guard.

Not long after, the servant returned, his voice filled with anxiety, "Prince Ning said that since the Lord is ill, he should come to visit."

Qiao Jingjing said, "Tell King Ning that the master is staying at my place. Thank you for your concern. When the master recovers, I will come to thank you in person."

The servant breathed a sigh of relief and went immediately.

"Prince Ning really has no tact," Qiao Jingjing complained.

"He did it on purpose." Lu Xing knew.

Qiao Jingjing sighed, "I'm afraid he won't give up. He's so attentive to you, he must be trying to win you over."

Lu Xingzhi nodded, "Many officials in the court have been bribed by him."

lobby.

Butler Wang stood by and served tea.

After all, Prince Ning is of noble status and cannot be neglected.

At this time, the servant came back.

Upon seeing this, Butler Wang walked out.

The servant whispered a few words to him.

Steward Wang re-entered the front hall and said apologetically, "Thank you, Prince Ning, for your concern for my master. However, my master is resting in my wife's room. My wife is taking care of him, so it is inconvenient for him to see guests. When my master recovers, I will come to thank you."

Upon hearing this, Prince Ning slowly put down his teacup, his face showing no sign of annoyance, but a smile. He stood up and said, "This Prince has come at a really bad time today. In that case, this Prince will leave first."

"Goodbye, Prince Ning!" Butler Wang respectfully escorted the man out of the mansion.

Only after Prince Ning's carriage drove away did Butler Wang finally breathe a sigh of relief.

In the moving carriage, Prince Ning's face was very gloomy.

Is Lu Xingzhi really sick?

Thinking of the previous times when Lu Xingzhi avoided him, King Ning was sure that this was his excuse for avoiding him.

Thinking of this, King Ning became extremely angry.

Lu Xingzhi rejected him many times and really didn't take him seriously. It was really hateful!

……

Zhian returned to her residence, cried for a while, and then started packing her luggage.

It was impossible to leave, but she had to pretend.

After packing up her things and putting them aside, she went out.

When she met Zhiyi, she saw that her eyes were red and asked with concern: "Sister Zhian, what's wrong with you?"

Zhian smiled bitterly and said, "Madam, please let me leave the house. I have to find a place to stay."

Zhiyi looked envious, "Then you are free, aren't you?"

"No matter how free it is outside, it is not as safe as being in the Lu Mansion for me. If possible, I don't want to leave the mansion." Zhian choked.

Zhiyi was stunned.

Yes, Zhian has no relatives, and if she leaves home, she has nowhere to go. Unlike her, she has relatives outside who are waiting for her to return home, so she is very eager to leave home.

But she signed a death contract, and she might never be able to leave the house in this lifetime, unless the old lady showed mercy and let her go.

That's why she was so envious of Zhian's ability to leave the house.

Looking at Zhian's leaving back, Zhiyi sighed.

Zhian was the most beautiful maid in the Lu mansion. Moreover, she came from the palace, so her manners and behavior were not comparable to those of ordinary maids.

Everyone privately thought that the old lady would probably arrange for her to be the master's concubine, but they didn't expect that the old lady would actually let her leave the house... (End of this chapter)