Chapter 133 Slag Father Names Another Concubine, Stepmother Changes Strategy [1]

At that time, before Taizi finished speaking, Liu Ruixue felt her heart shatter. She didnt know how she returned home afterwards.

She didnt want Zi You to marry him. But she thought that she was going to marry Taizi soon. If he wanted to marry someone else, what could she do? Thus, she couldnt help but ask Zi You.

She admitted that she was selfish, but one had to put oneself first. She couldnt watch Duke Anguo fu suffer too.

Thinking of this, Liu Ruixue forcefully suppressed the bitterness in her heart. She laughed freely and easily. No. I just dont want you to be deceived by Zhao HongXiang. Besides, whats wrong with us sisters marrying the same man?

Although she said that, the smile in her eyes was faint. She also looked at Zi You a bit nervously.

Zi You really hated Taizi. In her previous life, she treated Yu Lanxuan as her best friend and listened to her and Wang Yiping and gradually alienated herself from everyone.

In this life, she thought that she could meet a few sincere friends, but it seemed that this was hopeless. Liu Ruixue had not married Taizi yet, but here she was trying to test her in every way.

It looked like she was doomed to be a loner. Zi You smiled deprecatingly. The thought of telling Liu Ruixue about Taizi and Shangguan Lingluos scandal was completely dispelled now.

She slowly, but very firmly said, I will not share a husband with any woman. Even if its my sister, I will never agree! Xue jiejie, I wish you happiness. Please tell Taizi that he is a monarch and my grandfather is a subject. My grandfather will abide by a subjects duties.

Liu Ruixue saw Zi Yous strong refusal and was secretly relieved. She revealed an embarrassed smile.

She wanted to say something, but saw that Zi You reverted back to her cold appearance and couldnt help but finally say the truth. Dont blame me, Youer. In fact, I knew that if I said such words, I may lose you as a meimei. But I still said it for my own selfish reasons. I dont have a choice. In half a year, he will be my husband. Do you know how unwilling I am to marry him?

But I have to marry him. If I dont marry him, I only have two paths. I either become a nun or commit suicide. No matter which I choose, it will be a blow to my parents and Duke Anguo fu. Youer, he is not a good man. He really isnt. I hope that you can understand the difficulties behind what I said.

Liu Ruixue had not finished speaking, but her eyes turned red again.

Zi You couldnt bear to blame her anymore. In fact, she couldnt say how Liu Ruixue was wrong.

As she said, Taizi was about to be her husband. Zi You couldnt ask her to abandon her husband and family for the sake of their friendship.

Zi Yous earlier anger was because Liu Ruixue did not tell her the truth. Now that she opened up and told her about her difficulties, it proved that she wasnt a true villain.

Not only was she not a villain, but even if she was, Zi You felt that a villain was still better than a hypocrite.

But from then on, Zi You completely gave up on the idea of telling Liu Ruixue about Taizi and Shangguan Lingluos matter. In this lifetime, she had already decided that she would rather wrong the whole world, than have the world wrong her. Even a friend could not.

Back at home, Old General Mu was not assured. When she returned, he quickly pulled her into the study and asked worriedly, Why did De Fei summon you into the Palace?

Zi You didnt want her grandfather to worry, so she quickly replied, Dont worry, grandfather. She wanted me to treat Second Wangzis paralysis. I refused.

Old General Mu let out a sigh of relief. He said, You did the right thing. You must not agree. Lets not mention that men and women should maintain distance. But just because he is a wangzi, you cannot treat his injury.

There were some things that Old General Mu did not say to Zi You. Second Wangzi was inexplicably hurt and it was unclear how it happened. The Emperor had many sons, but there was only one throne. In the battle over it, it would be a lie to say that there were no casualties.

Old General Mu was patriotic and upright, but that didnt mean that he was a fool. He didnt want his granddaughter to think about the imperial family anymore.

Old General Mu thought of this and said to Zi You, Stay away from the imperial family. None of them are simple. Theres also Duke Anguo fu. Although thats your aunts cousins family, your godsister is going to marry Taizi as cefei. Dont get too close to her. Its better to maintain some distance.

Zi You was afraid that her grandfather would worry, so before she went to Duke Anguo fu, she sent Shuiyun back to tell her grandfather about her whereabouts. Thats why Old General Mu mentioned this.

Zi You immediately nodded obediently. I know, grandfather. I will try to go to Duke Anguo fu less.

It wasnt that Zi You wanted to hide what she was doing from Old General Mu. Old General Mu had the ability to lead the army to fight on the battlefield. He could scheme and plot on the battlefield, but how could he know how to do that in courtyards and the Palace? How could he be the opponent of imperial descendants who grew up fighting and scheming in the Palace?

When Zi You thought about how her grandfather and uncle both died for the country in her previous life, she was filled with disgust and resentment even against the current Emperor.

She made up her mind. She was going to cause chaos in the imperial family. Only if they fought bitterly would they not have time to pay attention to her grandfather. Thats how their Generals Manor could stay standing.

The smile on Zi Yous face became more docile. She nestled her small body in her grandfathers arms. She smiled sweetly and cutely, Grandfather, Youer is also a soldier now. Dont treat Youer like a child, okay?

After joking for a bit, Zi You went to Wang Yipings courtyard, Yiping Ju.

This woman seemed a lot more honest on the surface now. But it didnt need to be mentioned how much hatred existed in her heart. Zi You was quite clear on this point and Wang Yiping and Duke Yongnan furens plot.

Zi You estimated that the plot would soon be carried out. This was just the calm before the storm. The Spring Festival was almost here. Her slag father was about to return. Shui YouLians last letter said, Bieqie is more than two months pregnant and cannot serve Laoye. Laoye has named a Sixth Yiniang in Quanzhou. Bieqie is afraid that he will bring her back.

Zi You wondered kind of expression Wang Yiping would have when she saw the pregnant Fifth Yiniang and the sweet and delicate Sixth Yiniang. Should she tell her ahead of time and make her stressed? It could also speed up her plot.

Otherwise, she and her grandfather would go up into the mountains to train soldiers. It would take at least half a year.

Bieqie pays respects to Xiaojie. Is Xiaojie going to Furens courtyard to visit Furen? As Zi You was thinking, she encountered Second Yiniang and Third Yiniang.

The two curtsied to her. It was Second Yiniang, the only person who had a Shu son from the first household, who asked the question.

It was unclear if Mu YingRui was oversexed that led to his ineffective sperm. He had a lot of women, but not many children. Now that Zi You was studying medicine, she finally understood that when men did that too much, sperm count would decline and women were less likely to conceive.

He was really reaping what he sowed. Zi You looked at the Shu son next to Second Yiniang. He had his head lowered and not as clever as uncles sons. She secretly sneered in ridicule, but had a faint smile on her face. Second Yiniang and Third Yiniang just left mothers place with brother?

Although Second Yiniang and Third Yiniang were Mu YingRuis concubines and of an older generation than Zi You, they still had the statuses of servants. Zi You was a master. Old General Mu would never let his precious granddaughter curtsy to lowly concubines.

Thus, the two saw Zi You and obediently curtsied to her, albeit full of reluctance.

Everyone in the house was afraid of Old General Mu being unhappy. Therefore, they were even a bit timid when they see Zi You.

All the servants felt their backs turn cold when they see her, especially after Zi You recovered from her illness. They always felt that her eyes were like a bottomless deep pool. If they werent careful, they could be sucked in.

Second Yiniang was the most scheming among all the yiniangs. When she saw Furen being defeated again and again, she also felt Zi Yous abnormality. She always felt that Zi You with a cold and light smile who didnt show any anger or joy was more terrifying than the Xiaojie who used to wear all her emotions on her face.

Second Yiniang did not dare to snub her and hurriedly replied, Bieqie heard that Laoye sent a letter back. We wanted to ask when Laoye will return.

Zi You lazily asked, Oh? So mother told you?

Second Yiniang was so angry that the handkerchief in her hand was twisted. She angrily and coldly smiled. How could she tell us? Were really unlucky. We didnt say anything, but was lectured by Furen.

Zi You deliberately comforted loudly, Dont be angry at mother, Second Yiniang. Mother must be feeling bad! She married father earlier than Fifth Yiniang. But now Fifth Yiniang is pregnant. And father also named a Sixth Yiniang. Please understand mothers feelings! Go with Fourth Yiniang tomorrow to comfort mother.

Zi Yous words were tantamount to an exploding bomb. The two women were stunned silly. Even after Zi You left, they did not react.

Second Yiniang had a Shu son, so she was in a better situation. But Third Yiniang had no children, so how could she be comfortable? She said angrily and fiercely to Second Yiniang, Whomever Laoye wants to favor is Laoyes decision. Its not something we can control. Why is she taking it out on us? If she has the ability, she should have went with Laoye to take up the post and get pregnant too. Why take it out on us unfortunate people?

Exactly. Second Yiniang pulled her son over and echoed in disdain, She cant conceive, but glares in despise at my son. Shes more vicious that the first furen. No wonder Lao TaiYe doesnt like her. Lets go tell the news Xiaojie told us to Forth Yiniang. Well vent our anger tomorrow morning.