The eldest lady picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and asked, "What do you think of Lu Chuan?"
Shen Xingwan lowered his head and thought for a while, "He is quite smart and steady. I have never had direct contact with him, so I don't understand it."
The eldest lady sneered, "Not only is he smart, he is the most favored son of the Lu family. He contributed a lot to the prince's rise to power."
Lu Chuan is the next person in power selected by the Lu family, and he is also a sharp blade carefully crafted for the prince. He can be seen in many things.
He and the prince had grown up together and had a relationship as cousins. The prince had always relied on him.
The eldest lady continued, "This time I wanted him to die in Jiangnan at all costs..."
Unfortunately, it didn't work out in the end.
Since even her closest family members were unwilling to help her, she had no choice. She was ready to take a big gamble and believe in her own vision.
At her age, she has met countless people. Shen Xingwan is the type of person who has both ambition and resilience. Such people can often go a long way.
"You want him to die!" Shen Xingwan guessed the eldest lady's thoughts right away.
The eldest lady looked at her with piercing eyes, "Can you do it? I believe you can do it!"
Shen Xingwan tapped the table with her fingers, "The eldest madam thinks highly of me. He is the legitimate son of the Lu family. If anything happens to him, neither the Lu family nor Imperial Concubine Lu will let me go."
Shen Xingwan did not agree easily. This matter was full of too many risks.
The eldest lady gave a fatal temptation, "I have some friendship with Concubine Xian."
Shen Xingwan's eyes flashed. In the current situation in the palace, apart from Concubine Lu, who was the most favored in the Sixth Palace, the most favored one below was Concubine Xian.
Concubine Xian came to the palace about five years ago. Compared to Concubine Lu Huang, who was a flower of wealth and wealth in the world, Concubine Xian took the path of a Jie Yuhua who was as light as a chrysanthemum, quiet and thoughtful.
Shen Xingwan smiled helplessly, "Since Madam is so powerful, she can do it herself."
The eldest wife smiled bitterly, "No one dares to go against the Lu family."
No one dares to bet that behind the Lu family are the imperial concubine and the prince.
"I think you shouldn't be afraid." The eldest lady continued, "And I won't rush you. You can wait until you feel confident before taking action."
She was certain that the old lady would return to Shengjing, and of course Shen Xingwan, as her granddaughter, would go with her.
"I'll try my best," Shen Xingwan finally said.
The line of Concubine Xian is too tempting. Since she has already faced the Crown Prince, she is destined to meet the Sixth Prince and Concubine Lu in the future, so it is very important to have her own power in the palace, which can save a lot of things.
The eldest wife saw her relenting and sighed, "I can wait. As long as I can know the truth in my lifetime and let him stay with Mingzhu, I will be satisfied."
This is her only obsession in life.
The eldest lady said simply, "After the genealogy ceremony is held, these things I promised will be handed over to you bit by bit."
"Madam, you're not afraid of me trapping you." Shen Xingwan said.
"You are not this kind of person. I trust my intuition."
An agreement was reached on this quick matter. Anyway, in a sense, he had already faced Concubine Lu, and this was no less important.
Shen Xingwan returned to the yard and slept until noon.
As soon as she woke up in the evening, Qinghong came up with a gorgeous dress and said, "The fourth young lady just sent someone to say that there will be a small banquet at home tonight, and I hope that Miss must be present."
Shen Xingwan quickly dressed up and set off. Anyway, she was a transparent person and just kept her head down and worked hard.
Halfway through, I met Shen Mochen, and they walked side by side.
Shen Mochen lowered his voice and said, "The lady in charge of the Queen Mother is here. She said that she came with the envoy to visit the old lady."
Shen Xingwan said "hmm" and didn't think this matter had anything to do with her.
The two talked a little more about the upcoming autumn, and soon arrived at the banquet hall.
Since it was a small family dinner, it was held indoors.
Shen Xingwan consciously sat in the corner closest to the door, and no one came to talk to her. She was happy and quiet.
I stood up and said hello again and again, and finally everyone who was supposed to arrive was almost there.
The old lady came out of the inner room, and the person supporting her was a serious and imposing nun, dressed in palace attire and with firm eyes.
Probably these are the people around the Queen Mother.
Aunt Gong sat directly below the old lady, sitting on an equal footing with the eldest lady.
Those who come from the Queen Mother's Palace have such qualifications, and others will give them some respect wherever they go.
At first glance, Auntie Gong gives off a dignified and solemn impression, but she is actually very talkative and speaks just right.
Of course, she mainly talked to the old lady, which meant that the Queen Mother valued the old lady.
This family dinner was extremely boring. After Shen Xingwan finished eating, he even started to stare at the door in a daze.
Until the palace maids took turns praising the ladies of the Shen family who were sitting there, and presented gifts on behalf of the Queen Mother.
Aunt Gong's eyes stopped on Shen Xingwan in the corner, "I heard that the old lady is going to have a granddaughter."
The old lady said calmly, "Xingwan, come out and show Grandma Gong."
Shen Xingwan, who was suddenly called, stood up and looked at Aunt Gong with a sweet smile.
Auntie Gong's eyes stopped on her face, "She looks really graceful. If the Queen Mother knows about it, she will definitely be happy for the old lady."
She also took out a gift that was specially appreciated by the Queen Mother. When Shen Xingwan knelt down to thank her, she took a look at it, and the gorgeous flash flashed her eyes.
The people below looked at the Queen Mother receiving such a noble gift with complicated expressions.
After Shen Xingwan finished his salute, he took the reward with both hands and was about to leave.
Aunt Gong suddenly said, "You must be the girl that Prince Fu likes."
Shen Xingwan's hand shook and he almost made a big mistake and dropped the thing in his hand.
"I just fell down with Prince Fu." Shen Xingwan explained.
Aunt Gong smiled and said, "Really?"
"Prince Fu has not played with girls since he was a child, but Miss Shen is the first one to be so close to the prince."
"When I came, the Queen Mother specifically told me that I must see the Sinking Girl."
Shen Xingwan could feel that everyone's eyes on her had changed without looking back.
When the nun beside the Queen Mother said such words, Shen Xingwan was sure that at least tomorrow, the whole Jiangnan would know that Fu Jingchao liked her.
Shen Xingwan lowered her eyes, she was sure that Aunt Gong did it on purpose.
The people in the palace know best what to say and what not to say.
Since I said it, it proves that it was not a mistake.
So why did her relationship with Fu Jingchao suddenly come to light?
It was hard for Shen Xingwan not to think too much.
"Mom was joking. Although we fell together, Prince Fu and I are not very familiar with each other." Shen Xingwan explained.
Aunt Gong smiled lightly and said nothing.
This makes it even more fascinating.
Shen Xingwan returned to his seat holding a bunch of gorgeous rewards, but his eyes became cold.
