I was a queen in ancient times, no, a maid!

Given the Crown Prince's current status and means, it should be possible to deal with Lu Zhaowen.

Even if we don't defeat the Lu family, it would be fine to let the lady divorce them.

Zhao Rulan said calmly, "Your Highness has more important things to do. He cannot be trapped in the inner house because of my marriage. It was my decision to marry Lu Zhaowen. My brother also asked me what I thought at the time, and I insisted on getting married."

"Now that my marriage is in trouble, I want to solve it myself."

Zhao Rulan knew in her heart that even if she wanted a divorce, the Lu family would not agree to it.

Lu Zhaowen may not know, but Old Madam Lu knows it clearly.

In fact, Zhao Rulan also thought about asking her brother to solve this matter, but she was more worried that if she divorced, it would definitely affect her brother's marriage in the future.

I remembered that my brother's arranged marriage was snatched away by someone else.

She just disliked her brother for not having any ability, saying that he was just a prince born to the previous princess and was not valued by the prince.

In addition, he gave most of the dowry left by the previous princess to his younger sister. So what if he had no title, no merit, and was good-looking?

Zhao Rulan knew that her brother already had a hard time and she didn't want to drag him down.

Zhao Rulan finally instructed the maids in front of her that if the prince came to the Lu family, they should not say anything too much.

The young lady's name has been finalized: Lu Xinyan.

She was handed over to the care of her wet nurse, Su.

Zhao Rulan took good care of her body and recovered quickly from the natural birth. The only thing she felt weak on the day of delivery was that she didn't have any dinner.

During the confinement period, Cheng Yu took good care of her with delicious food and drink, and Zhao Rulan recovered quickly and was in good health.

Seeing that Zhao Rulan was about to finish her confinement period, but she didn't take the initiative to come to see her, Madam Lu was puzzled.

In the end, she couldn't help it and sent her maid Qiuwen to come.

"…What the old lady said is that the end of this month is a good day. If the second lady hasn't set a date for the full-month celebration, then we'll do as the old lady said. As for the relatives, let the first lady draw up the list of people to invite."

Zhao Rulan was lying on the bed in the room.

Glancing at Qiuwen.

His expression was indifferent. "It's not impossible for me to say that, mother. Then let mother set the date and let the eldest lady draw up the list. All expenses for the full moon banquet will be paid by the Lu family's account office."

"I have already prepared these account books for the Lu family. Qiuwen, take them to mother to have a look. There is still a shortfall of 300 taels for the monthly salary to be distributed to the mansion next month. It is a good opportunity to ask mother, is there any shop that you want to sell?"

Want to take advantage of her at her daughter's full moon party?

They earn the fame, and she is the one who has to pay the money.

Just dream.

When Qiu Wen first heard what Zhao Rulan said, she was very happy. The old lady asked her to ask, which was what she meant. She wanted the second lady to pay, and the old lady and the first lady to do the work. This would naturally be the best and most respectable thing for the Lu family.

It is said that the child born to Zhao Rulan is the legitimate child of the second branch of the Lu family, but he is not the legitimate eldest grandson of the Lu family.

The old lady didn't expect much.

What's more, the baby is a girl.

When celebrating the child's full month, what they cared about was not the child, but the dignity and face of the Lu family.

Qiu Wen finally went to Nian'antang with the account book and told the old lady what Zhao Rulan had said.

It just so happened that Sun was right there.

As soon as Qiu Wen finished speaking, Sun said, "Mother, look at that Zhao, she is getting more and more irritating with her words and actions. We are holding a one-month celebration for her child, but she not only doesn't thank us for our efforts and troubles, but she is also calculating against us."

The old lady took a look at the account book and found deficits everywhere.

"Why is the shop outside the Lu family losing so much money?"

"Old man, if I remember correctly, you are in charge of the lumber shop?"

"Why don't you see that lumber shop?"

Sun's eyes were empty, and she hesitated before she said, "Mother, the shop has lost money a long time ago. Tiancheng spent money on studying, and I don't have much money. There happened to be a medicinal herb merchant who wanted to buy some. The price was not cheap, so he gave me one thousand taels..."

"You just sold it?"

The old lady was furious. "There's a small yard behind the lumber shop. Did you sell it too?"

"Ancestors, how come our Lu family has reached the point where we have to sell our shop?"

Seeing that Madam Lu was really angry, Sun fell to her knees.

"Mother, I have no choice. Dalang has passed away. I am a widow with two children and I have no money. Mother and daughter-in-law are in trouble."

Old Madam Lu said angrily, "That shop was one of my dowry shops. Although it sells lumber, the yard behind is quite large, and you can do other things with it in the future. You sold it without telling me. Do you still have a mother-in-law in your eyes?"

"You're really going to piss me off."

"Mother, don't be angry. I will find a way to redeem the lumber shop."

Old Mrs. Lu also had some thoughts about the shop, so she told Mrs. Sun to buy it back.

Then he sent Sun away.

The old lady was originally in good health, but she became ill-treated because of her two ignorant daughters-in-law, Zhao Rulan and Sun.

The account book was returned the next day after Zhao Rulan asked Qiuwen, the maid serving the old lady, to take it away. The old lady no longer cared about the banquet, mainly because she did not have the energy to do so.

"The old lady is ill."

Zhao Rulan didn't react.

Ziwei continued, "It seems that the first wife sold a timber shop and now wants to buy it back. The merchant who bought the shop said that he would pay three times the price."

"Madam, you can't buy it back now..."

If we sell some of the Lu family's things, we can naturally collect five thousand taels to buy it back, but now, who is willing to do so?

The Lu family suffered a lot of losses.

When Mr. Lu was alive, he accumulated a fortune, but this fortune was squandered by his two sons and even his grandson Lu Tiancheng.

The old lady of the Lu family is very particular about food and wants everything to be the best.

Now that the Lu family is not as well off as before, the old lady has become more restrained in her diet.

"It must be because of the Madam that she was angry."

Ziwei said again.

Zhao Rulan looked outside and asked Ziwei to go out and call Cheng Yu.

Cheng Yu was busy in the small kitchen. The lady's three meals a day had to be prepared more delicately.

"Record the food that the old lady eats. According to what I told you, which foods complement and which foods counteract each other. You should know it clearly without me telling you."

Cheng Yu nodded slightly, "I remember them all."

"I have a good relationship with He Hua from the big kitchen, as well as Mother Li. Even if I go there every day, no one would suspect anything."

Zhao Rulan hummed and looked up at Cheng Yu.

"Do you think I'm cruel to deal with an old lady?"

"No, whatever the mistress does is right. Besides, you are also protecting yourself. You still have to use the right means to deal with those who hurt you."

Zhao Rulan then said, "I have no choice. I just want her to be more obedient during this period. By the way, don't be stingy with the delicious and nutritious food. Send it to the old lady as usual."

Doesn’t the old lady like to eat good food? Then serve her good food and drink.

In his later years, this person pays attention to light diet and does not easily suffer from overnutrition.

But since the old lady likes to eat it, let her eat well.

But this problem caused by eating has nothing to do with her.

As for Lu Zhaowen.

Zhao Rulan also has a solution.

Cheng Yu had to admit that she just told the lady a story about a scumbag who was cheating on her husband. Whatever the woman outside did, the lady at home would cook something else, but these two kinds of food were incompatible.

There is no significant effect in the short term, but after a long time, the effect will be very obvious.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Rulan used it directly on Lu Zhaowen and his mother.

Cheng Yu suddenly felt that Lu Zhaowen was pitiful for a moment.

Her damn mercy must be put away.

She did not forget the time when Lu Zhaowen pushed her and hit her against the corner of the table.

Of course, Cheng Yu's pity and compassion at this moment were mixed with a bit of bad taste in watching a joke, and he did not really feel pity for Lu Zhaowen.

***

It was about ten days after the prince returned to the capital that he came to the Lu family.

When he came, he brought five or six cars full of gifts. The cars stopped outside the Lu family's door. Old Mrs. Lu and all the family members went out to greet him. When she saw Zhao Shiyan, who was wearing a dark long gown, tall and slender, and had an intimidating look, standing in front of them, Old Mrs. Lu's face was full of smiles.

Zhao Shiyan was polite and greeted his aunt.

The second sentence was to ask about his sister's situation.

Mrs. Lu said it nicely, "Since Lan Niang came into our Lu family, I have treated her as my own daughter. Our Lu family is now entirely managed by Lan Niang, so I treat her well."

No matter what Zhao Rulan said, in front of Zhao Shiyan, Mrs. Lu still spoke more nicely.

Zhao Shiyan didn't say anything, just nodded.

I said, I'll go see my sister first.

Old Mrs. Lu immediately asked someone to take Zhao Shiyan away.

She did not forget to tell Zhao Shiyan that Lan Niang's temper had become worse after she gave birth, but it was normal. It was said that women would lack energy and blood after giving birth and were prone to having wild thoughts.

Before the prince came, he sent a letter to the Lu family in advance.

Lanyuan also sent a maid to pick her up.

Cheng Yu and two maids were hurrying to pick up the person, and they happened to meet Qiu Wen and Zhao Shiyan walking towards the Orchid Garden.

"How is the prince? Your servant Cheng Yu greets you."

"The lady specially asked me to bring someone to the door to pick you up."

Zhao Shiyan was walking when a beautiful female maid came towards him. The mint green dress suited her very well and made her face look even more rosy and fair. Because it was hot, she walked quickly and there were beads of sweat on her forehead, making her skin red.

The voice is crisp, pleasant and melodious.

Zhao Shiyan's eyes lingered on Cheng Yu's face for a moment.

Then he nodded and said "hmm".

Cheng Yu walked in front, "Please follow me, my lord."

In addition to Changfeng, the attendant behind Zhao Shiyan also included Cheng Yu's brother Cheng Bin.

Cheng Bin was so excited when he saw his sister.

Changfeng instructed his subordinates, "Everyone carry your things and follow the prince."

The things Zhao Shiyan brought were divided into two parts, one for the old lady of the Lu family and the other for Zhao Rulan.

Changfeng asked Cheng Bin to take the other one and deliver it to the old lady's Nian'an Hall.

Cheng Yu had already seen her brother. She smiled after seeing her brother, but did not dare to speak, for fear of losing her manners in front of her master.

Bring the prince into Yunjin Garden.

Zhao Rulan had already dressed up, with a dignified posture, and rouge and powder on her face, making her face as rosy as a peach blossom. There were ice cubes in the corner of the room, making it cool inside.

When she saw her brother, Zhao Rulan stood up suddenly.

Walking towards Zhao Shiyan.

"Brother is here, please take a seat."

"Lan'er, are you doing well in the Lu family?" Zhao Shiyan looked at Zhao Rulan. She seemed to be living well. The things placed in the house were all valuable. Her life was no worse than when she was in the Zhao family. He felt relieved.

Zhao Rulan chuckled, "Brother, do you think I'm having a bad time?"

"You look a little pale." Zhao Shiyan said.

Zhao Rulan: "That's because I just gave birth and finished my confinement. It will take at least half a year to recover."

"Brother, don't talk about me. I just want to tell you that I am doing well now and I have children. You should plan for yourself, right? What happened before is in the past, don't think about it anymore."

"Brother, do you have a girl you like?"

She had no idea what her brother was thinking. Five or six years ago, her brother had been engaged to Meng Xian, the eldest daughter of the Meng family. They had exchanged engagement letters and were waiting to set a date for the engagement.

The old man of the Meng family participated in politics many times during that period and was punished by the emperor for being dismissed from his post.

But later, not only was the old man of the Meng family fine, he was also highly valued by the emperor. The Meng family was no longer the ordinary Meng family before, and the old man of the Meng family became an important official in the court.

Therefore, there was a change in this marriage.

The Meng family disliked the Jingwang Mansion as an empty shell, and the old prince was useless and had no important position in the court.

Although Zhao Shiyan is the prince, he has no merits and no official position. The eldest daughter of the Meng family has nothing to say about Zhao Shiyan, but her grandfather is the one who decides her marriage and she will not tolerate any objection.

He then returned all the engagement gifts that Zhao Shiyan had sent to him.

The Geng Tie was also sent back.

At that time, she remembered clearly that her brother was depressed and drunk for three days.

Later he left Kyoto and no one knew where he went. When he came back again, he told her that he had gone to the military camp.

Her foolish father not only showed no concern when he saw her brother coming back, but also scolded him for not dying outside.

Today, Zhao Rulan mentioned urging marriage.

Zhao Shiyan's expression was indifferent. "Don't worry. I have something important to do now."

Zhao Rulan sighed, "Are you still thinking about Miss Meng?"

Zhao Shiyan raised his eyebrows and happened to see the maid standing next to Zhao Rulan. She pricked up her ears and listened to the gossip seriously. Humph, she is quite brave.

"I forgot about it a long time ago."

"But I think there's a nice guy next to you, and he's quite pleasing to my eye."

Cheng Yu became even more interested. Could it be that the prince was so hungry that he had no choice but to eat the maidservant serving his own sister?

Zhao Rulan looked at her brother's eyes and said, "Are you talking about Yu'er?"

Cheng Yu almost didn't react, and when he did, he immediately knelt on the ground.

"Please show mercy, my lord. I am only willing to serve you my lady for the rest of my life."