amaotonovel Chapter 329: Expelling from the Marquis' Mansion
Chapter 329: Expelling from the Marquis' Mansion
Chapter 329: Expelling from the Marquis' Mansion
Chapter 329
The Loyal and Brave Marquis sneered at this thought. "If that concubine hadn't rushed forward to seek death, we would never have taken her life. But as long as she lives, it will always create a rift between you and me. Over time, this will ultimately be a hidden danger to our relationship. Your so-called good sister doesn't just want you dead, she also wants me to despise you."
"This...this..." The Marquis's wife was once again speechless, her lips moving constantly, but no sound came out. The scene described by the Marquis surfaced in her mind, and a sudden chill ran down her spine. Recalling the past, if this were the case, if it weren't for her luck, she would have perished countless times in the enemy's schemes. In a single instant, she felt a chill run through her bones. The woman in her memory, always smiling gently, now seemed no longer a human, but a demon in human skin.
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery no longer paid any attention to her. These things could only be figured out by her on her own. It was because he had been too protective of her in the past that she hadn't made any progress and had been easily tricked. Only when she figured it out on her own would she truly learn her lesson.
Then, he stood up and said to Ye Yunzhou, "I see that there are dark circles under your eyes. Maybe you didn't get enough rest. Go back and rest. You don't have to worry about the affairs of the mansion in the future. I know what to do."
After hearing this, Ye Yunzhou also stood up and said respectfully, "Father, Mother, I will take my leave now."
Marquis Zhongyong nodded slightly, signaling him to leave.
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At Qiuli Courtyard, Lu Zhaozhao felt much better today. Although her throat still ached, making speech difficult, she was able to walk around the courtyard with the help of her maid. A newly promoted maid shielded her from the sun and offered flattering words to cheer her up.
Lu Zhaozhao listened with little interest, then asked, "Has there been any news from Chaohua Garden? What plans does the Marquis have for me? How does she intend to deal with me?"
The maid had a sharp eye and eyebrows, otherwise she wouldn't have waited on Lu Zhaozhao after Hongying. Hearing this, she reflected on the news she had already received and said, "Don't worry, young lady. Word has reached Chaohuayuan that the Marquis's wife has softened her heart for you and still can't bear to part with you, so she plans to keep you in the mansion. It's just..."
"Just what?" Lu Chaochao asked, noticing her hesitation. "It's just that Madam wants to find a marriage for you and wants you to marry off sooner rather than later."
"Heh." Lu Zhaozhao sneered at the words, "She treats me like a cancer and wants to get rid of me as soon as possible. If I marry off in such a hurry, what good family can I expect to find? It really wastes my mother's friendship with her."
The maid listened, her brows lowered, not daring to breathe. She secretly complained, "The Marquis's wife isn't related to you by blood. She only took you into the mansion because of your mother's affection. She's already treating you well. You hurt her own son, and she's still trying to find you a good marriage. What on earth are you dissatisfied with?" The maid was filled with envy and jealousy, but she didn't dare show it on her face.
Lu Zhaozhao was completely unaware of how much the maid beside her looked down on her. After pondering for a while, she said, "But it doesn't matter. As long as I stay in the mansion, I can always change her mind. With my looks and talent, although I can't marry into a duke's mansion, I'm more than qualified to marry into a powerful family. As long as I can get the mansion to recognize me as a godparent, my status will not be a problem in the end."
Thinking of this, she thought of Luo Shuiyao again, and her heart was filled with resentment. "Why is she so lucky to be valued by the Right Prime Minister and his wife? How can she compare to me?"
The maid secretly complained in her heart: She is luckier than you and prettier than you.
The master and servant were discussing this when they suddenly heard a commotion outside the courtyard. Lu Zhaozhao's thoughts were interrupted, and she frowned slightly. She looked in the direction of the sound, then waved her hand to the maid to help her over to investigate. As the two were walking towards the courtyard, they saw a large number of palace guards rushing in. Seeing this, the maid hurriedly stepped forward to block Lu Zhaozhao and demanded, "What are you doing? My young lady is a boudoir girl. How dare you barge in like this? Are you all going to kill yourself?"
The leading guard exuded a fierce aura, yet his words and actions remained polite. Despite his stern expression, he raised his hand and saluted respectfully, saying, "We are here on the orders of the Marquis to escort Miss Lu out of the palace. Please pack your bags quickly, Miss Lu. The Marquis has instructed that you have at most two cups of tea. When the time comes, we will escort Miss Lu out of the city and send you back to your hometown."
"No, it's impossible!" After hearing these words, Lu Chaochao no longer cared about the pain in her throat and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Where is my aunt? I want to see my aunt. She won't treat me like this!" As she spoke, she shook off the maid's hand and tried to rush out of the yard, but was blocked by the palace guards who stretched out the hilt of their swords.
"Miss Lu, this is also Madam's intention. I hope Miss Lu will not embarrass us. If you are late, don't blame us for kicking you out without caring whether you have packed your bags or not. If that happens, Miss Lu will lose all face in the capital."
The maid hurried forward to hold Lu Zhaozhao, and said soothingly: "Miss, don't confront the palace soldiers head-on. The swords in their hands are blind. How about we pack our bags first? If we really lose face in the capital, then..."
Before the maid finished speaking, Lu Zhaozhao had already understood the implication. She feared that by then, let alone finding a good family to marry into, she wouldn't even have a place to live. She swallowed the blood that welled up in her throat and calmed down for a long time, trying her best to appear calm. However, the fierceness in her eyes was hard to conceal. "In that case, quickly gather the people and pack your bags. We must leave the house within two cups of tea."
"Yes, Miss." The servants brought by Lu Zhaozhao had already gathered in the courtyard. They didn't dare to say anything at this time. They could only obey the order and hurriedly pack their luggage.
After Lu Zhaozhao finished giving her instructions, it felt as if all her strength had been drained away. If the maid hadn't quickly caught her, she would have nearly fallen to the ground. Those responsible for packing the luggage were all servants of the Lu family. They had served Lu Zhaozhao since childhood, so they were quick and nimble, and they were not slow to pack. In the time it took to drink a cup of tea, several large boxes were stacked in the yard. These servants were very discerning, knowing that they had been expelled from the Marquis' Mansion, so naturally they would not take anything from the Marquis' Mansion, and only packed the items they had brought with them when they first arrived.
The leading guard saw this and stepped forward to take a closer look. He then waved his hand, not letting Lu Zhaozhao and the others move the things themselves, but instead having the guards carry the boxes out. Lu Zhaozhao, with gauze wrapped around his neck and no time to change his clothes, was surrounded by the guards and driven out of the mansion along with the master and servants.