blogombal Chapter 1865 A Body Stenchs of Rot
Chapter 1865 A Body Stenchs of Rot
“Sister Zhaoyun,” Lu Rubao approached Lu Zhaoyun and asked softly, “Has the Second Prince not come to see you for a long time?”
Lu Zhaoyun's face turned cold. "What are you trying to say? Even if he wants to marry his principal wife, I will still be the first person he falls in love with. I will definitely have a place in his heart."
“No,” Lu Rubao paused for a moment, then took a few steps closer, “The Second Prince’s Consort came in early today, didn’t you know? Such a big thing, and no one told you?”
Lu Rubao suddenly realized that Lu Zhaoyun truly had no status here.
Today is the Second Prince's wedding, such a big event, yet not a single servant came to inform Lu Zhaoyun.
It was deserted and quiet here. She had been here for so long and hadn't seen a single servant.
If Sister Zhaoyun wants something, like tea, she can't even get anyone to call her.
Zhaoyun used to be the most beautiful and elegant young lady in their family. The Second Prince liked her so much that they even thought that the Second Prince would become the Empress.
Even if her family background wasn't good enough, and she faced opposition from officials, preventing her from becoming empress, she should still become an imperial concubine.
He once held such a high position and had such a bright future!
This is how it is now.
So, can a girl like her, who comes from the countryside, knows nothing, and only entered as Qiu Yunzhen's dowry maid, really get a place in the Second Prince's mansion in the future?
At this moment, Lu Rubao unusually began to consider retiring.
If Lu Zhaoyun had spoken a few truths to her at this moment, pointing out the Second Prince's shortcomings, then Lu Rubao would have really run away.
Unfortunately, Lu Zhaoyun was already used to putting on airs in front of the Lu family.
Hearing Lu Rubao's words and seeing her somewhat disdainful look, Lu Zhaoyun's mind went blank for a moment, and she quickly snapped out of her daze about the Second Prince's early wedding.
"Of course I know! His Highness knew I wouldn't be happy, so he let me hide here in peace and quiet!"
She held her chin up, still as proud as ever.
“His Highness knows that I hate Qiu Yunzhen, so he told everyone that he was keeping me locked up here and not taking care of me. In reality, he just wanted to prevent me from having to serve tea to the mistress as a concubine, so that I wouldn’t have to suffer that humiliation. That’s why he was just putting on an act.”
“His Highness hasn’t been coming recently, and we’re still arguing. It’s good for everyone to calm down. After all, His Highness hasn’t been having a good time lately. The Emperor has punished him quite a bit, and he’s in a bad mood. If he came over often, we would definitely keep arguing.”
At this point, Lu Zhaoyun added, "For the sake of the last bit of affection I have for His Highness, I'd better not see him for now. But His Highness told me that no matter what, there will always be a place for me by his side, and even if he is just a prince in the future, I will at least be a concubine in the prince's mansion."
"No matter what, being a prince's woman is better than marrying a minor official or a wealthy gentry outside."
Lu Zhaoyun's words sounded quite sincere.
Lu Rubao is still young.
She was dubious.
However, if you believe even half of it, that's it.
Lu Zhaoyun's last words still moved her.
That's right. No matter what, the Second Prince is still a member of the royal family. Even if he doesn't get the throne, he'll at least be a prince after the Crown Prince ascends the throne.
If she becomes a concubine in the Prince's mansion, it would indeed be better than marrying a commoner.
Lu Rubao knew her own limitations; she had no chance even with minor officials or wealthy gentlemen.
Besides, the Lu family has already left the capital. If she doesn't stay here, where else can she go?
She wouldn't dare to leave the capital alone to chase after the Lu family.
If she went out, she wouldn't dare go back to live at Old Lu's house.
Thinking of this, Lu Rubao knew that she had no way out.
However, after listening to Lu Zhaoyun's words, Lu Rubao changed his mind.
She had originally planned to get the Second Prince drunk tonight and consummate their relationship. Now, however, she changed her mind and decided to stay by Qiu Yunzhen's side and observe for a few more days.
If all else fails, she will threaten Qiu Yunzhen to find her another place to go.
"You still haven't said what you're doing here."
"Sister Zhaoyun, I just came here to freeload at the wedding. It's your husband's wedding today, there's going to be lots of good food. You know we don't have much to eat at home, I'm starving."
Lu Rubao did not tell Lu Zhaoyun the truth.
But Lu Zhaoyun believed her reason.
She also knew that the Lu family's situation was definitely not good.
"Then why aren't you going to eat?"
"I was on my way. I just saw my second brother, so I followed him. I thought he was coming to see you. Did you see him?"
"Second brother?" Lu Zhaoyun was stunned for a moment before she remembered that she was referring to Lu Anfan.
"He's gone back to the capital?"
"You don't even know this?" Lu Rubao looked at her in surprise.
It seems that Lu Zhaoyun really knows nothing about the Second Prince's residence and is completely isolated from the world.
At this point, she finally realized something and involuntarily covered her nose and took two steps back.
She looked at Lu Zhaoyun suspiciously.
"Sister Zhaoyun, what's on you? Why do you smell so bad?"
That's right, the stench was coming from Lu Zhaoyun.
It stinks terribly, like the stench of something rotting for days.
Why does Sister Zhaoyun smell like that?
Would the Second Prince still dare to approach her after this?
Lu Zhaoyun's expression changed, and she subconsciously covered her stomach.
“I was sick before, so I brewed some medicine in the house and also soaked my body in it. Maybe it was the smell of the medicine that made me sick.”
Has the stench emanating from her not yet dissipated?
But she herself couldn't smell it at all.
Did those maids rush out after bringing the food because of her smell?
She felt unwell after her Buddha statue disappeared.
However, she still hasn't figured out how the Buddha statue disappeared.
Sometimes she feels like she's dead, her soul and body can't merge together, her consciousness is drifting and confused.
Sometimes I feel like I'm dreaming.
However, the master from back then had long since disappeared, and she didn't know who to ask for clarification.
Seeing Lu Rubao's disdainful look, Lu Zhaoyun felt hurt again.
"It doesn't smell like medicine..." Lu Rubao met Lu Zhaoyun's suddenly cold gaze, felt a chill run down her spine, and quickly took a few steps back. "I'm going to the banquet, Sister Zhaoyun, you should rest."
After saying that, she turned around and ran away.
very scary.
That was clearly the stench emanating from her, not the smell of medicine. But Sister Zhaoyun's gaze just now was terrifying.
Lu Rubao felt that she had never seen Lu Zhaoyun with such a look in her eyes before, as if it wasn't her at all.