Lu Xinlan had read novels before. Although she was busy with work and had endless cases to solve, many newcomers in the team and the logistics staff in the bureau liked to read novels.

She also read several of them on their strong recommendation.

She also knew the routine of the tragic love that Lu Xinran mentioned.

When she first read the novel, she complained the most about this type of novel. She never expected that she would become the female protagonist of this kind of novel.

The moment she heard Lu Xinran's inner voice, she almost vomited blood.

However, knowing what she might encounter in the future, what she needs to do now is to find a way to cut off her relationship with the perverted Fourth Prince.

After asking someone to send a thank-you gift to Lu Xinran, she went to Pei's courtyard again.

He told Mrs. Pei in detail what he had heard in the teahouse and at Zhou's house.

"Grandma, my sister's ability seems to be too special. She can know a lot of other people's secrets.

"If she was the only one who knew, it wouldn't be a big deal. From what I've seen from my sister's words and deeds, she doesn't seem to be the talkative or trouble-making type.

"But she didn't know that others could hear her thoughts, and we couldn't tell her about it. My granddaughter was afraid that more and more people would know about it, which would arouse suspicion from others and threaten her life."

Lu Xinlan has been thinking about how to deal with this "fellow villager" who came with her these past few days.

She knew too well what would happen to her if her superiors knew her ability.

Pei had been thinking about this matter before she came, and now she also sighed softly.

"We need to think of a good plan. Xinran is a very volatile child. I'm afraid no one can protect her without a perfect solution."

When Pei thought of Lu Xinran's voices, which were as dense as raindrops when he encountered problems, her head began to hurt again.

Lu Xinlan came over again not only to mention the matter of Lu Xinran and Fang Suxin.

She waited for Pei's hand to drop and her expression to return to normal before she spoke in a calm voice.

"Grandma, why don't you marry your granddaughter and the Fourth Prince..."

Pei's head hurt even more: "I will discuss this matter with your grandfather. We can't cancel this marriage just because we don't want it to happen."

That was an engagement with the prince.

Although it was only verbal, the emperor mentioned it to Lu Jinchuan unintentionally at that time.

But the emperor was a man of few words. Everyone in the capital who knew about this knew that the eldest daughter of the Lu family would marry the fourth prince. It would not be easy to cancel the engagement now.

Lu Xinlan pursed her lips slightly, her face full of embarrassment: "Grandma, even without my sister's wishes, my granddaughter's marriage with the Fourth Prince would not be possible. After all, my granddaughter is not the real eldest daughter of the Lu family."

Her biological parents were just ordinary farmers in the countryside, and she was just a peasant girl.

The person the emperor was going to marry was the eldest daughter of the Lu family, but now she no longer has this status.

Pei replied softly, "Just go back with peace of mind. We don't need to send girls to the Shangshu Mansion to consolidate our position."

Moreover, the emperor is now in his prime, and their Lu family does not want to be tied to the Fourth Prince because of a marriage.

In Lu Xinran's yard, she looked at the servants behind Dongxue, and was confused for a moment.

Why are so many good things suddenly sent to me?

Complete sets of jewelry, the most fashionable brocade, exquisitely carved ornaments, and even a whole box of storybooks.

If you want her to see the wealth of the Shangshu Mansion and let her know the status of the eldest daughter of the Lu family, why not call her to her courtyard and let her see her storehouse?

Sending so many good things over here...she must be losing out!

Bitao looked at the set of paperweights on the tray, which were once her master's favorite, with confusion and disbelief in her eyes.

Master, is this...crazy?!

After being surprised, Lu Xinran smiled and asked someone to register the things and put them away.

No matter what that guy is thinking, once the things are in her hands, they are hers.

These are the funds she will use to raise her little puppy when she leaves Beijing. The more the better.

After Lu Xinlan left, Pei thought for a long time but finally decided not to call Zhao.

The older this daughter-in-law gets, the more paranoid she becomes. If she knew what Fang Suxin had done, who knows what would happen.

Whether it is the Zhou family or Lu Xinlan's marriage, it would be safer for her to handle it personally.

Lu Jinchuan had successfully lured Zhou Bingshan into the trap by sending those letters these days.

So what if he is Lu Kangde's immediate superior? If he doesn't want to expose the family scandal, he should give up the position of Doctor of the Ministry of Revenue.

He was very proud of himself and just waited for Zhou Hanwen, the old man, to make a decision. But when he returned home, he heard Pei talk about what happened in the teahouse and Zhou Mansion today.

The foot towel in his hand fell directly into the basin, "Are you telling the truth?"

"It should be true. Xinlan heard it from Xinran. This matter cannot be concealed. There were several ladies present at the time. Later, they went to Zhou's house together. I don't know how many people in Zhou's house heard it."

Pei couldn't help but shake her head slightly when she thought of Fang Suxin, who was acting so absurdly in Lu Xinran's mind.

She won't be able to escape this time.

Lu Jinchuan didn't even bother to take out the footcloth. He just put on his boots and asked someone to call Lu Kangde to his study.

He left in a hurry, and Pei didn't have time to talk to him about Lu Xinlan's marriage.

Lu Kangde never expected that the daughter he adopted from outside would bring him such a big surprise.

His face was full of joy, and he couldn't suppress it.

If the scandal were to get out, not only would Zhou Bingshan lose his position as a Langzhong in the Ministry of Revenue, but even Zhang Youchang would have trouble keeping his position as a Shilang.

By then, he only needs to ask for the position of a fifth-rank doctor, which will be easily obtained!

Seeing his unconcealed joy, Lu Jinchuan only spoke in a low voice.

"Your father is still a minister, and your brothers' careers will definitely be affected. You will either be sent to other places or stay in the capital and can only serve as minor officials below the fourth rank.

"Your fourth brother has left Beijing to serve as the governor of Yuzhou. Your second brother likes to study and will enter the Imperial Academy in the future to take over his father-in-law's position as the chief priest.

"I know you want to move up, this opportunity is not big, but it is the only one you can seize in the past few years.

"Before I retire, I will try my best to push you to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. As for whether you can eventually become a minister and enter the cabinet as the chief minister, it depends on your own ability."

Lu Kangde was overjoyed and kept nodding his head.

"Don't worry, father. I will definitely let the glory of the Lu family continue in my hands."

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