klisemfg Chapter 431 The Fourth Princess's Plans
Chapter 431 The Fourth Princess's Plans
Chapter 431 The Fourth Princess's Plans
When the Lu family members entered, they saw Lu Zhijin sitting in a chair with a deep gaze.
"Zhijin, what did you say?" They had been outside the whole time and saw the Fourth Princess storm out.
Lu Zhijin looked up, the anger on his face disappearing.
"fine."
"Zhijin, let me tell you, I've decided that Yue'er will be my daughter-in-law. You absolutely mustn't do anything to betray Yue'er, or I'll disown you as my son, do you understand?" Madam Lu warned.
"Yes, your mother is right. Yue'er is the most suitable girl for you. Grandmother only recognizes Yue'er as her granddaughter-in-law."
Although Duke Lu did not say anything, the meaning in his eyes was self-evident.
Lu Zhijin suddenly chuckled. Did his family really not trust him?
"Grandmother, Mother, please rest assured, my heart belongs only to Yue'er, and I will not have anything with anyone else."
The three nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this.
"That's good, but you still need to be careful with the Fourth Princess. Your grandmother has noticed that the Fourth Princess treats you differently, so be careful not to let her hurt Yue'er." Old Madam Lu frowned. Royal princesses are of noble status and are determined to get what they want or who they want.
Lu Zhijin's eyes were deep, and he parted his lips slightly: "I know."
The Fourth Princess returned to the palace in a rage, only to run into Consort De, who had come looking for her.
"Qing'er, where did you go?"
"Mother, I didn't go anywhere, I just wandered around." The Fourth Princess's eyes darted around.
Consort De knew from her daughter's casual clothes that she had left the palace.
"You're still lying to me. Have you left the palace?"
"Yeah, I was feeling down, so I went out and had some fun."
"Next time you go out, tell your mother so she won't worry." Consort De did not blame the Fourth Princess.
"I understand, Mother."
"By the way, your second elder sister said she's holding a banquet the day after tomorrow and asked if you want to go out and have some fun?"
"Is the Second Princess going to hold a banquet?"
"Hmm." The Second Princess Xuan Yuanxue's mother was just a concubine with an unremarkable family background. She used to live in the same palace as Consort De, but later died of illness. The Second Princess was then raised by Consort De and had a good relationship with the Fourth Princess. She got married a few years ago.
The Fourth Princess thought of the banquet, and then of the humiliation she had suffered at Lu Zhijin's place that day. A thought flashed through her mind.
"Mother, will Second Princess invite any noble ladies from the capital to her banquet this time?"
"That's natural. Noble ladies of the third rank or above in the capital will be invited." The Second Princess came to the palace today to say this, also wanting to see Consort De and the Fourth Princess, but the Fourth Princess was not there.
"Xiao Siyue will go too, right?" Even if she doesn't go, she'll find a way to get her to go.
Consort De immediately became alert: "Qing'er, what are you going to do? You mustn't do anything foolish."
She wasn't worried about Xiao Siyue, but about her own daughter. After all, Xiao Siyue was a princess personally appointed by the Emperor and the only daughter of Minister Xiao. If something unexpected happened, things would escalate, and she probably wouldn't be able to protect her daughter.
"Mother, I just want to see what kind of person this Miss Xiao is that could win Lu Zhijin's heart."
"Mother, don't worry, I will never do anything. I am a princess, and I will never ruin myself for the sake of a mere subject's daughter," the Fourth Princess assured her.
Seeing the innocent smile in her daughter's eyes, Consort De was relieved: "That's good. I knew our Qing'er was sensible and considerate of the bigger picture."
"You must be tired after a day of playing outside. Let the palace maids help you wash up and get some rest."
"Alright, I understand, Mother." After the Fourth Princess saw Consort De off with a smile, the smile on her face became ambiguous.
At the Xiao residence, Xiao Siyue looked at the invitation in her hand.
"Why is the Second Princess suddenly holding a banquet? There aren't any special holidays right now." She didn't like attending banquets at all; they were especially boring.
"Is Miss going or not?" Lan Yi asked while combing Xiao Siyue's hair.
"Go ahead, the invitation has already been sent, of course we have to give them face." After all, she's a princess, what's the big deal if she's bored?
Lan Yi helped Xiao Siyue finish washing up and then went out, but she came back in a short while later, holding a letter in her hand.
"Miss, this is a letter from General Lu." Lan Yi handed the letter to Xiao Siyue with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Siyue immediately broke into a bright smile, took the letter, and opened it.
Seeing Lu Zhijin's sweet words to her, Xiao Siyue felt incredibly happy, and her smile became even brighter.
Ah Jin is becoming more and more eloquent.
However, as she looked around, Xiao Siyue's expression changed. Why did A Jin tell her to pay attention to the Fourth Princess? What was wrong with the Fourth Princess? She didn't seem to have any grudges against her.
Xiao Siyue carefully put the letter back together, pondering the contents of Lu Zhijin's letter. What could be the reason behind it?
"Miss, what's wrong? Did something happen?" In the past, Miss was always happy to receive General Lu's letters, but why did she show such an expression this time? Lan Yi was a little worried, as she knew how much her young mistress felt for General Lu.
"It's alright. Lan Yi, go out and tell Shi Hai to investigate the Fourth Princess and see what she's been doing lately."
"Yes, ma'am."
Xiao Siyue waited patiently, and an hour later, Shi Hai returned.
"How is it? Is there anything unusual?"
Shi Hai glanced at Xiao Siyue and replied, "Miss, I found out that the Fourth Princess went to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion yesterday and stayed there for a long time before coming out. I can't find anything else."
"Oh, and also, the Fourth Princess often runs out of the palace to play, but there's nothing unusual about it."
"You went to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion?" Xiao Siyue asked in surprise.
"Yes."
"Did she go alone or with someone?"
"I went alone."
"Alright, I understand. You can go now." Xiao Siyue waved her hand.
Why did the Fourth Princess go to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion? And what did she do there? Why did A Jin warn her to be careful of the Fourth Princess? Did A Jin offend the Fourth Princess and implicate herself? Or did the Fourth Princess take a liking to A Jin and want to remove her as an obstacle?
Xiao Siyue couldn't figure it out, so she decided to ask the person involved. She and Lu Zhijin were her lovers, so she would just ask directly what she wanted to know. She had seen many couples regret their mistakes because of misunderstandings.
She didn't want to regret it for the rest of her life because of a misunderstanding with Lu Zhijin. It was a rare opportunity for the two of them to be together. Although she trusted Lu Zhijin, if this issue wasn't clarified, it might become a thorn in her side in the future. Also, clarifying the issue would make it easier to deal with the Fourth Princess.
Xiao Siyue walked to her desk, took out paper and pen, wrote a letter to Lu Zhijin, and then had it delivered to the Duke of Dingguo's residence.