After marrying a powerful minister, the female partner was pampered

Chapter 53 Temptation
"They want to arrest my father-in-law, just to use him to threaten my wife. It seems that they are very afraid of the evidence in my wife's hands." Lu Xingzhi said thoughtfully.

Lin Jiu frowned, "But does Madam really have evidence that Shen Tingzhi committed a crime?"

Lu Xingzhi said calmly: "They would rather kill in vain than let go of any possibility." Even though Qiao Jingjing was just bluffing at the time, Shen Tingzhi would never risk letting her go.

"Then what should we do next? Please show me, sir." Lin Jiu said.

"Let our people continue to protect my father-in-law and Aunt Xu, and never let them fall into the hands of Shen Tingzhi. In addition, those who are watching Shen Tingzhi must not relax." Lu Xingzhi ordered in a deep voice.

"Yes." Lin Jiu responded respectfully and then retreated.

At the same time, Chuzhou, Shen family.

Shen Tingzhi also received the news from the people below that the kidnapping of Qiao's father had failed, and he was furious in the house.

"You can't handle such a small thing, so what use do you have?"

Shen Tingzhi looked gloomy and was so angry that he raised his hand and threw the tea cup in his hand.

The scalding tea splashed on the ground, and the people kneeling underneath were all silent and did not dare to hide.

After a long while, when Shen Tingzhi calmed down a little, one of his subordinates said: "Sir, actually, the reason why this matter failed is because someone obstructed it."

"Who dares to obstruct it?" Shen Tingzhi became even more angry and said in a gloomy voice, "You have failed and still want to find excuses?"

Looking at the entire Chuzhou, no one dares to go against his Shen family.

"Master, calm down. This subordinate is not looking for excuses, but someone is really obstructing the kidnapping of Qiao Qingshan." The subordinate said quickly.

When Shen Tingzhi heard this, his eyes narrowed, "Who is he?"

The subordinate shook his head, "I don't know, but there are indeed people secretly protecting Qiao Qingshan and the Xu family."

Shen Tingzhi pondered for a moment and thought of someone, "It's Lu Xingzhi!"

The subordinate was shocked, "Lu Xingzhi? But hasn't he returned to the capital a long time ago? Moreover, my subordinates recently heard the news that Lu Xingzhi has been promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He should not have time to take care of the affairs of Xingzi Village."

"But apart from him, I can't think of anyone else in Chuzhou who is capable and dares to go against my Shen family." Shen Tingzhi said solemnly.

When the subordinates heard this, they were horrified and said, "If this is what Lu Xingzhi did, does that mean that he already knows what we are doing? Did Qiao tell him?"

Shen Tingzhi clenched his fists, but after a moment, he loosened them again, shook his head and said: "It shouldn't be the case. If Qiao Jingjing had told him, it would be impossible for Chuzhou to be so calm now. His people should be in Xingzi Village just for protection. Father Qiao.”

The subordinate nodded, "Master, your analysis is correct. If Lu Xingzhi knew about it, how could he be so calm?"

After all, if the Xiaoyaosan incident is found out, it will be a great achievement, and Lu Xingzhi's official career will probably reach a higher level.

No one could resist such a huge temptation, so how could Lu Xingzhi let it go?

"So, Mrs. Qiao didn't tell Lu Xingzhi about that matter. She has some conscience and didn't sell the young master." The subordinate said with a sigh of relief.

When Shen Tingzhi heard this, Qiao Jingjing's beautiful face flashed through his mind, and he felt unwilling again.

That woman was going to become his possession, but Lu Xingzhi came back at that time.

Thinking of this, Shen Tingzhi looked gloomy.

One day, he will trample Lu Xingzhi under his feet, snatch Qiao Jingjing back, and play with her wantonly.

Shen Tingzhi's face flashed that he was determined to win!
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Lu Mansion.

After Qiao Jingjing left Lu Xingzhi's study, she went directly back to Meixiangyuan and had a good sleep.

When she woke up, she had nothing to do, so she called Qingyuan and Mallow to fight the landlord together. After only playing two games, I suddenly heard a report from a servant outside the door: "Madam, Miss Shuangshuang is here."

Qiao Jingjing was a little surprised, but still said: "Invite her in."

After a while, Lu Shuangshuang came in, followed by Hao Hao.

Seeing Hao Hao following her, Qiao Jingjing frowned imperceptibly.

"Sister-in-law Lu, I have nothing to do, so I came here to visit you with Shuangshuang. I hope I didn't disturb you." Hao Hao stepped forward and bowed politely.

As the saying goes, don't hit someone with a smiling face. Hao Hao behaved in a moderate manner, advancing and retreating appropriately. Even though Qiao Jingjing didn't like her very much, she couldn't say anything unpleasant.

"We are guests. Miss Hao, please take a seat." Qiao Jingjing said, "Come here, serve tea to Miss Shuangshuang and Miss Hao."

A maid went immediately.

"What are you playing?" Lu Shuangshuang approached and saw the cards in several people's hands, becoming curious.

"Miss Shuangshuang, this is called a playing card, and it was made by Madam." Qingyuan replied.

"Poker cards?" Lu Shuangshuang picked up the cards with a surprised look on his face and looked at them for a few times.

"Exactly." Qingyuan responded.

"You did all this?" Lu Shuangshuang looked at Qiao Jingjing in surprise.

Qiao Jingjing raised her eyebrows, "I did it."

Lu Shuangshuang opened her mouth, still in disbelief. This card looked so exquisite and beautiful, and it didn't look like it was made by Qiao Jingjing.

"This card is so special." Hao Hao also took the card, looked at it, and praised, "Sister-in-law Lu is really ingenious and has a beautiful heart!"

"Ms. Hao made me laugh. This is just something to kill time in my spare time. I really don't deserve your praise," Qiao Jingjing said.

"I wonder how these cards are played?" Hao Hao asked with interest.

"Yeah, how do you play?" Lu Shuangshuang also looked curious.

Seeing that they were interested, Qiao Jingjing immediately explained it to them, and finally taught them how to play it step by step.

When night fell, Lu Shuangshuang and Hao Haocai put down their playing cards without any satisfaction.

"This card is so fun, Qiao Jingjing, let's play again tomorrow." Lu Shuangshuang said happily.

Qiao Jingjing glanced at her and said nothing.

Hao Hao pulled Lu Shuangshuang's sleeve and reminded: "Shuangshuang, why do you call Sister-in-law Lu by her first name? This is not good."

"What does this have to do with anything? I've always called her that." Lu Shuangshuang said nonchalantly.

Hao Hao frowned, "It doesn't matter to me, but if someone outside hears it, it won't be good. After all, she is the wife of your eldest brother Ming Media." When she said this, she glanced at Qiao Jingjing.

As if she didn't notice, Qiao Jingjing said to Lu Shuangshuang with a pun: "Did you hear that? I am the wife of your eldest brother Ming Yuan. If you want to do something small, you can't get past me."

Lu Shuangshuang pouted, "What's the big deal? I don't want to call you sister-in-law, because I don't want to call you old. Since you want me to call you sister-in-law, then I will change my name. Sister-in-law!"

Qiao Jingjing smiled, raised her hand and touched her head, "Be good, don't bring everyone into the house next time, lest people have unrealistic ideas."

At this point, she seemed to have remembered something, looked at Hao Hao, and said apologetically, "Of course, I am not referring to Miss Hao. Miss Hao is a very smart person at first glance, so naturally she will not have any unrealistic thoughts." idea.”

(End of this chapter)