Zhou Xu roughly understood; it was all evidence that Zhang Qian was trying to trip up the Prince of Jin.
Okay, we'll dig up as many as we can.
Although Old Cabbage Stalk wanted to use someone else to do his dirty work, since we share the same goal, what's wrong with letting him succeed?
She nodded.
Wu Zhenhai added, "When you go tomorrow, tell them you're apologizing to the Princess Consort."
He even came up with a reason for her.
Honestly, he's never worried this much about his own daughter.
"You need to think ahead about how to deal with your stepmother and Zhou Fu."
I don't know what's wrong with the Zhou Family, why they're targeting Zhou Xu.
She's just a girl, she'll get married sooner or later, it's just a matter of a dowry, and they won't even give it to her, they're so short-sighted.
Zhou Xu said calmly, "I don't need to consider the Zhou Family. It's just the usual punishments like kneeling and confinement. I'm used to it."
Wu Zhenhai frowned.
"You can't bear to part with me?" Zhou Xu joked. "Why don't you take a look at your subordinates and see if there are any promising young men who catch the Zhou Family's eye? Propose marriage to me, and then we can see each other in private!"
Wu Zhenhai: "Shut up!"
A wife is not as good as a concubine, and a concubine is not as good as a stolen lover.
I will marry you honorably!
Zhou Xu's eyes were alluring. "I'll be waiting for you."
She believed his ghost!
You can't believe a single word a man says in bed.
"You're still thinking about marrying someone else? Don't you even consider what you'll do if they find out you're not a virgin on your wedding night?!"
"I told them I slept with my dad, and my godfather is still my dad."
"Father, you are my father!"
"Good boy, don't call me Dad, call me Mom!" Zhou Xu climbed up and sat on his lap, rubbing against him with her body.
Wu Zhenhai slapped her on the back. "Behave yourself!"
That bastard, she'll ruin him sooner or later.
Wu Zhenhai was extremely worried.
She's a troublemaker, but she just can't let go of it.
"Uncle Wu, I'm just expressing my gratitude. Don't worry, I won't harm you. You've already helped me a lot; I'm just unlucky, I won't drag you down with me."
Wu Zhenhai said in a low voice, "There's something I've always wanted to ask, but are you really your father's biological daughter?"
Zhou Xu: "What do you think of my aunt's courage?"
"Yes, she's weak. But how could she have given birth to a vixen like you?"
"I follow Zhou Yushan; I'm ruthless," Zhou Xu said.
She's capable of anything, including patricide.
As long as she has the chance.
"Get up and get dressed." Wu Zhenhai was a very cautious person. "I'll take you back."
After Zhou Xu finished dressing, she said she was tired and asked Wu Zhenhai to carry her out.
"With our relationship, this is the only time I can act cute and affectionate with you when we're alone."
What can Wu Zhenhai do?
Just carry it on your back.
When Wu Guang saw him carrying Zhou Xu out, he was so angry that his face turned red and his neck bulged.
But Zhou Xu was still lying on Wu Zhenhai's back, pouting and grinning lewdly.
He's so angry!
Wu Zhenhai probably felt a little embarrassed, after all, he had just been told about Zhou Xu's "romantic affairs," and now this made him seem like he was blinded by lust.
So he said, "Wu Guang, you don't need to come along."
Wu Guang: "..."
Wu Zhenhai carried Zhou Xu on his back and quickly went out.
He risked his life to send Zhou Xu back to her courtyard.
--My main concern is this troublesome fellow, who's been flirting with the guards again.
"Here's a thousand taels of silver." Wu Zhenhai threw the silver notes on the table. "Use silver to pave the way! Your body is mine!"
Zhou Xu raised an eyebrow. "Would you like to... in my boudoir..."
Wu Zhenhai glared at her fiercely, then fled in panic.
He's not crazy yet!
The smile on Zhou Xu's face slowly faded. She sat on the bed, hugging her knees, and remained silent for a long time.
I escaped unscathed.
She needs to make good use of Wu Zhenhai.
The next day, Zhou Xu appeared at the Prince's residence.
Instead of going to see the Prince of Jin, she told Tang Zhuyun everything about Zhang Qian.
Tang Zhuyun gave Xiu'er a wink, and the latter understood and went out to find Prince of Jin.
She's good at learning to speak, and it's best not to delay this at all.
Tang Zhuyun knew that she had gotten this information from Wu Zhenhai, so she didn't say anything, but felt a little emotional.
Such a beautiful girl, yet she has to serve a decrepit old man; it all seems like a cruel twist of fate.
Go see your aunt.
"Yes, thank you, Your Highness." Zhou Xu was very obedient in front of Tang Zhuyun.
She was very good at recognizing the situation; she still had to rely on Tang Zhuyun and Prince of Jin to help her bring down the Zhou Family.
Just as Zhou Xu got up, Yanran's cheerful voice came from outside.
"Mother, Mother, a koi fish has died!"
Zhou Xu: "..."
Why does the death of the koi fish sound so joyful?
As they were talking, Yanran came in carrying a koi fish and said cheerfully, "Mother, it really died of its own accord. Let's have grilled fish for lunch."
Upon seeing Zhou Xu, she nodded in greeting and then took the koi fish to show Tang Zhuyun.
Tang Zhuyun said, "It can't be eaten; let someone bury it."
Yanran immediately pouted, pretending to be sad.
Zhou Xu was stunned, but quickly lowered her gaze and slowly walked out.
Tang Zhuyun laughed and said, "How could it die for no reason? Maybe it fell ill with some kind of disease, so I dare not eat it. If you just want to try it, I'll have someone go and buy one."
Yanran felt even more aggrieved. "I've run out of my monthly allowance..."
Tang Zhuyun: "It's only the fifth day of the month, and you come here to tell me you've run out of your monthly allowance?"
Yanran: "How about you raise the price for me?"
"Impossible."
"Then I'll have to starve."
"I can add another dish for you."
What dish?
"Stewed meat on bamboo skewers."
Zhou Xu walked out of the courtyard, and she didn't hear the rest of the conversation between the mother and daughter.
Both were daughters of concubines, and both came from wealthy families, yet Yanran fates were worlds apart.
That's fate.
But she refused to accept her fate!
Zhou Xu arrived at Concubine Yu's courtyard, where Nanny Jing was also present.
The two sat under the tree, one talking and the other listening, looking very harmonious.
"Back then, when I was breastfeeding the prince, I had to eat a pork hock every day, and I wasn't allowed to add salt, but I ate it with such relish... The prince was very obedient and protective of me; those people outside who say the prince is bad are truly heartless..."
Zhou Xu stood at the door and noticed that her aunt had a faint smile on her lips.
In her memory, her aunt had never smiled so quietly before.
My aunt's life was filled with only bitterness.
For a moment, Zhou Xu couldn't bear to take a step, wanting only to keep her happy a little longer.
But Concubine Yu quickly spotted her, and the smile on her face vanished instantly. She ran over excitedly and grabbed her sleeve.
"Xu'er, Xu'er, take your aunt home. Your aunt will be good, your aunt will listen to you."
Zhou Xu really couldn't understand why her aunt acted like a completely different person when she saw her.
She was clearly very happy just now.
Nanny Jing was also very surprised.
"Xu'er, take your aunt away, please take your aunt away!" Concubine Yu cried.
"Auntie, you need to stay here to recover." Zhou Xu hardened her heart. "Zhou Yushan doesn't want you anymore."
She didn't have much time; she had to keep Concubine Yu in line, and at the same time, she needed to figure out as soon as possible why Concubine Yu was so resistant to the Prince's Mansion.
It's worth noting that even when she was under house arrest outside the mansion, she didn't really resist.
Her life seemed to be one of passive acceptance and weakness.
So, what exactly happened to the Prince's Mansion?