Lu Jiao sneered and said nothing.

"What do you mean?"

"I am laughing at you, why are you so naive.

Sometimes there is no betrayal, it’s just that the benefits of betrayal are not big enough.”

After all, Gu Ping is his future father-in-law, so Yan Yuanhao is more protective of him.

He was obviously a little unhappy when Lu Jiao said this.

"Are you always like this, assuming the worst of others?"

Lu Jiao showed the same bad smile that he had shown to Kuilang before: "I'm just advising you not to rely too much on your experience.

Take your marriage with Gu Yanning for example.

The reason you were able to succeed was because your reputation in the capital was already bad. Xiao Xu was happy to let Gu Yanning marry a ridiculous person.

From the perspective of the stepmother of the Huainan County Prince's Mansion, although Gu Yanning was born in the prince's mansion, her biological brother is dead, and her half-brother cannot be of any help.

Marry her and you don't have to worry about Yue's family becoming your help.

At the same time, given her background, no one would criticize a stepmother for mistreating the original wife's son.

But the situation is different now: your reputation is intact, and Gu Yanqing is still alive.

Tell me, will Xiao Xu and the stepmother allow you two to succeed?"

Yan Yuanhao stared at Lu Jiao, trying to figure out the meaning of her words. Lu Jiao, on the other hand, crossed her legs and leaned back in her chair.

The two of them maintained this posture for a long time without any change.

It was not until he heard Xing Xuan's report from outside that Yan Yuanhao felt that his wrist was a little stiff.

He sat up straight and said, "Come in."

After Xing Xuan sat down, Yan Yuanhao looked at Lu Jiao and found that she was a little drowsy, and he couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed.

Even after revealing such a secret, she could still fall asleep!

His voice inevitably rose: "Xing Xuan is here, you can start talking."

Lu Jiao looked at the sky outside with sleepy eyes, and decided to cut to the chase and go back early to have dinner with Lu Ze.

“Xiao Xu and the leader of the secret guards have a head and tail.

It was customary for Gu Yanning to stand in Xiao Xu's courtyard for an hour every morning and serve her meals.

I suspect that Xiao Xu will attack you and Gu Yanning at this palace banquet."

After Lu Jiao finished speaking, the study fell into silence for a moment, and no one spoke.

After a long while, Lu Jiao wanted to get up and leave, but then he heard Yan Yuanhao say, "How sure are you about this matter?"

"Ninety-five percent."

"Did Xiao Xu reveal what methods he would use?"

Lu Jiao looked at Yan Yuanhao as if he was seeing something strange.

"Don't tell me that you don't understand the ways in which the people in the backyard are harming others!

It was nothing more than bribing the palace maids, dirtying their clothes, and then arranging for a famous playboy in the capital to stay in the same room with Gu Yanning.

The same goes for you, but the person assigned to you must be the one that Xiao Xu likes.

Prince, you are so lucky! "

When Lu Jiao finished speaking, he couldn't help but feel a bit gloating.

Yan Yuanhao coughed lightly: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

“Where did I say that?

The world is more tolerant towards men. If that kind of thing really happened to Miss Yan Ning, she would have no choice but to cancel her engagement with you and marry someone else."

Lu Jiao secretly observed Yan Yuanhao's expression and found that his slightly red cheeks had turned a little pale. He couldn't help but look at Xing Xuan.

"Sister Xingxuan, it seems that our prince really treasures the future prince consort!"

Xing Xuan also noticed that the prince was beginning to show signs of enlightenment, and she couldn't help but feel relieved.

Yan Yuanhao finally adjusted his mentality, but found that Lu Jiao was no longer in the study room at some point.

"When did she leave?"

Xing Xuan estimated: "I'm afraid he has returned to his room now."

“The most important thing has not yet been said!

That's all. Come here and take a look at this layout."

Yan Yuanhao motioned Xing Xuan to come over and explained to her the time when each shift of soldiers changed.

Chen Wen had just set the table when he saw Lu Jiao coming back with a food box and hurried over to him.

"Sir, let me help you."

Lu Jiao looked into the house and asked, "Where's Aze?"

"I think he's practicing calligraphy. It will be out soon."

As soon as he finished speaking, the door opened from the inside.

Lu Ze came out and saw Lu Jiao was there too. His eyes lit up and he trotted over to Lu Jiao, calling him "brother".

For the next two days, Lu Jiao accompanied Lu Ze to practice martial arts and study together.

Of course, it was Lu Ze who went to school and Lu Jiao who was sleeping on the roof.

Lu Ze was a little unhappy at first: "Why doesn't my brother have to go to school?"

Lu Jiao couldn't tell Lu Ze that in her previous life, when she was the successor to the library owner, she had memorized all the books in the library; she didn't want to live a hard life in this life and just wanted to enjoy this free life.

So she just told two facts: "Because I have money and you don't."

After hearing this, the gentleman shook his head.

But Lu Jiao was not his student, so it was really inconvenient for him to say anything.

Lu Ze is different. He must not develop the wrong idea that money is the most important thing.

The teacher was about to quote scriptures to guide this lost lamb back to the right path, but he found that Lu Ze had already sat back in his chair, holding the scroll and nodding his head.

Is it possible that his student is really a money-grubber?

Just when the gentleman was doubting his life, in the backyard of the Zhennan Palace.

Xiuxue walked in from outside and leaned close to Gu Yanning's ear.

"Miss, I found out.

When the palace eunuch came to our house that day, he specifically mentioned you, the eldest lady.

Ask the Princess to bring you along to the Dragon Boat Festival banquet."

"No wonder." Gu Yanning murmured in a low voice.

"What did you say, miss?"

"Look." Gu Yanning pointed to several trays on the coffee table in the inner room.

Xiuxue walked over and picked up the clothes inside.

“This is made from the pieces of brocade and fine yarn that the prince sent back earlier. It’s really beautiful!

Miss, have you tried it on?"

"not yet."

Xia Yue also came over: "Oh! Miss, how can you be so calm! This is a rare opportunity to enter the palace!

Why aren't you happy yet?"

Gu Yanning did not answer Xia Yue's words, but looked at Xiu Xue: "Please be more careful and help me check if there is any problem with these dresses?"

Xiuxue frowned: "Do you suspect that the Princess Consort wants to embarrass you in public?"

Gu Yanning didn't say anything, but gestured to Xiuxue to check.

After checking the last pleated skirt, Xiuxue shook her head and said, "Miss, there is nothing wrong. I have carefully checked the stitches and there is nothing loose.

There is no scent of incense on these dresses either.”

"That makes me even more uneasy."

Xia Yue asked in confusion: "Miss, are you worrying too much?

This is the Imperial Palace. If the young lady makes a fool of herself, wouldn't it also bring shame to the Imperial Palace?"

Gu Yanning pressed his hand against his chest, trying to calm his pounding heart.

"To show hospitality for nothing is to be either an adulterer or a thief."

This is the experience she has learned from dealing with Xiao Xu over the years.

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