Lianxiang had just broken free from the maidservant who was holding her. She originally wanted to rush out and return to Tianxiang Tower, but the Ji Mansion was too big. She was like a headless fly, running around aimlessly. Just as she found the main gate, she bumped into Zhao Luoning who was coming towards her.
Zhao Luoning was knocked to the ground by her. She steadied herself against the flower bed.
Lianxiang was in a fit of anger and scolded whoever she saw. "Are you blind!"
Zhao Luoning looked at the somewhat crazy - looking woman in front of her and was stunned for a moment.
Did she go to the wrong place?
Was there anyone in the Ji Mansion so bold?
Caixue helped Zhao Luoning up and looked at her palm with concern. Because of the friction with the floor when she was knocked down, there were a series of shocking wounds.
The woman had bumped into her young mistress first and was still so arrogant. Caixue was also angry.
"Who are you?!"
"Get out of the way, blocking dog." Lianxiang said as she pushed Caixue aside and was about to walk out.
At this time, Mujin, who had been chasing her, also caught up. Seeing this scene, her legs went weak with fright.
If the Second Master found out about this, he would surely skin her alive.
Mujin quickly stepped forward to pay her respects.
"Second Young Mistress."
"Second Young Mistress?"
Hearing these four words, Lianxiang finally stopped. She turned back to look at Zhao Luoning. Thick makeup and a dowdy dress.
"So, you're Zhao Luoning."
Zhao Luoning still didn't understand this woman's identity at the moment and didn't answer rashly.
At this time, Mujin quickly stepped forward and ordered people to grab Lianxiang. She apologized to Zhao Luoning again.
"Second Young Mistress, I'm really sorry for the rudeness. I'll take this person away right away."
Zhao Luoning called her to stop. "Who is this?"
Mujin looked embarrassed.
Zhao Luoning smiled. Her tone was calm, but it was enough to make people feel a great deal of pressure. "Just now, this girl said that she's pregnant with the Second Master's child."
Seeing that she couldn't hide it anymore, Mujin had no choice but to sigh and tell the whole truth.
"This is the newly - entered Fourth Concubine."
Hearing this news, Zhao Luoning looked back at Caixue. Caixue also looked blank.
It was Zhao Luoning who was quick - witted.
Pregnant and a newly - entered concubine.
She looked at the reckless woman and said, "You're Lianxiang?!"
It was a statement.
Lianxiang raised her chin, looking as if to say, "Yes, I'm Lianxiang. Are you scared?"
Lianxiang really didn't take Zhao Luoning, the legal wife, seriously. After all, on their wedding night, Ji Shisu was in Tianxiang Tower.
To her, Zhao Luoning was just a defeated opponent.
But what Lianxiang didn't know was that Zhao Luoning didn't even regard her as a rival.
Zhao Luoning had already investigated. Lianxiang was a girl picked up by the madam of the brothel. She was raised like a daughter since childhood, and the girls in Tianxiang Tower spoiled her. A woman from a brothel had been spoiled into having a young lady's temper.
And her ability to set Tianxiang Tower on fire was also due to this wild - cat - like nature.
For men, after getting used to plain food, they occasionally wanted a change of taste and something spicy.
However, since she was the apple of Ji Shisu's eye, Zhao Luoning didn't plan to deal with her for the time being. Her gaze swept over Mujin and she asked, "When did the Fourth Concubine enter the mansion?"
Cold sweat dripped from Mujin's forehead.
"Y - yesterday."
Mujin was so nervous that her hands were shaking.
This was the idea of the Old Madam and the Lady. She was just a maid! She hoped that the Second Young Mistress wouldn't blame her.
Zhao Luoning smiled sweetly.
At this moment, her smile was more terrifying than her anger.
"It should have been me to arrange things when my sister entered the mansion. I've wronged my sister." Zhao Luoning thought for a moment and said, "My sister has just entered the mansion. There are many rules in the mansion that need to be taught by some experienced old women. There are quite a few senior maidservants in Fengti Xuan. I'll pick a few and send them to my sister later. Mujin, you make the arrangements."
The maidservants from Fengti Xuan? Were they the group who even dared to speak ill of the Second Young Mistress and were finally punished by the Old Madam?
They were all senior, well - connected, and extremely difficult to serve.
If such maidservants met a master like Lianxiang who didn't know her place, could Lengxiang Courtyard be peaceful?
Looking at Zhao Luoning, whose face still had a smile, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.
Mujin was extremely troubled, but since Zhao Luoning had spoken, she didn't dare not to comply.
Zhao Luoning didn't make things difficult for her. Seeing that she agreed, she let her take Lianxiang back.
At this time, the Lady was coming over with her people. She just looked from afar and didn't get closer, so she didn't hear what they were saying.
From her perspective, she saw Zhao Luoning and Mujin chatting happily, looking harmonious and stable.
Lady Ji couldn't help but wonder in her heart: Does Zhao Luoning really have such a generous heart?
Seeing Zhao Luoning turning back and walking towards this side, the Lady quickly led her people away.
She didn't want to see Zhao Luoning at this time.
As soon as she turned around, Zhao Luoning put away her smile. Her face instantly darkened.
Zhao Luoning walked forward with Caixue. She walked faster and faster. Caixue had to trot to keep up with her.
"Miss, where are you going? This isn't the way to Furong Courtyard."
"To Cihua Courtyard."
"Ah?"
"We've been played like fools. Shouldn't we go and get justice?!"
Hearing this, Caixue understood and said angrily, "Yes! I said it was strange that Miss was suddenly asked to go up the mountain to return thanks to the gods. So this was their plan. Miss, you shouldn't have let that Lianxiang go just now. It would have been better to take her to the main house and confront the Old Madam!"
"Lianxiang like this will only cause trouble. And if I took her to see the Old Madam, wouldn't the whole mansion know that I was kept in the dark? That would really be like a monkey show for everyone to laugh at."
"Are we just going to let her off so easily?"
"Let her off easily? Those maidservants from Fengti Xuan will be enough for her to handle. Besides, every wrong has its perpetrator. There are others who deceived and concealed things from me."
Zhao Luoning was such a person. She repaid kindness and avenged wrongs, and would never involve innocent people.
Lianxiang was indeed detestable, but she wasn't the mastermind. Zhao Luoning wouldn't deal with her for the time being.
As for the rest...
The Ji family's tricks.
Zhao Luoning really didn't take them seriously.
The Old Madam was just afraid that if she received the news, she would harm Ji Shisu's child.
She even went so far as to hide it from her and take the woman into the mansion to protect her, and even sent a maid from her own room to be the woman's chief maid.
This was really all - round and considerate protection!
She used to think that the Old Madam of the Ji Mansion was kind - hearted and reasonable.
It seemed that nothing, not even feelings or morality, was more important than continuing the family line.
Halfway there, Zhao Luoning suddenly thought of something. She leaned over and whispered a few words in Caixue's ear.
Caixue nodded when she heard this. She wanted to leave but looked at Zhao Luoning worriedly.
"Miss, I'm not放心 leaving you alone."
Zhao Luoning gave her a reassuring look.
"Caixue, go. Whether I'll be bullied or not depends on whether you can bring reinforcements."
Caixue knew how important her responsibility was. She nodded and turned to walk out.
Zhao Luoning looked at the dim and unclear path in front of her. She tightened the handkerchief that Caixue had used to bandage her wound.
After being so docile for so long, the Ji family really thought she was easy to deal with.
It was time for them to see her temper!