Zhu Zhuyun's Thoughts, Lu Yuan's Punishment

"Mother, don't you think what I said makes perfect sense?" Zhu Zhuyun asked.

"Twisted logic!" Listening to Zhu Zhuyun's words, Lin Xiyue cursed under her breath and said.

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuyun was not angry. A faint smile appeared on her lips as she said, "Say whatever you want, Mother. The fact is, your daughter is charming enough. You won't need to worry about winning Lu Yuan over from now on. But in the beginning, I'll still need your help to change Lu Yuan's attitude. Mother, you have to put in a few good words for me!"

"Don't forget what you promised me. If I really go mad, none of you will have a good ending."

Lin Xiyue's expression changed at Zhu Zhuyun's words. She sighed softly and said, "Mother will take care of those matters. As for the rest, I won't interfere. But I'm warning you: whether you succeed in the end or not, you must get along properly with Zhu Qing. You are not allowed to harbor any more crooked thoughts toward her."

Lin Xiyue spoke sternly.

"Of course. As long as Mother is willing to help me, I naturally won't make things difficult for Zhu Qing." Zhu Zhuyun smiled.

"Remember what you said." Lin Xiyue warned Zhu Zhuyun once more, then said, "It's getting late. Let's part here."

"Then take care, Mother." Zhu Zhuyun said with a smile.

Lin Xiyue left. The smile on Zhu Zhuyun's face slowly faded, and resentment surfaced in her beautiful eyes.

"Zhu Zhuqing, it's all because of you that Dai Weisi was crippled by Lu Yuan. Aren't you happy? Since your man crippled the man who originally belonged to me, I'll take your man from you now. Heh, heh. I'd like to see what expression you'll have when that day comes."

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