The abstinent and powerful minister is cold and aloof during the day, but he adores her in his dream

Chapter 132 Cousin, you... pinched me too hard.

"No, I didn't do anything," Zhiwan shook her head guiltily.

She naturally couldn't admit that she was hiding here to watch her cousin's misfortune.

"I...I was just passing by," she added at the end.

Lu Zhan looked down at the girl's flushed face, paused, and then his gaze fell on her soft, red lips. His Adam's apple bobbed.

The soft, slender waist beneath his palm made his mouth dry, and he couldn't help but tighten his grip a little.

The sudden tightening around her waist startled Zhiwan.

She stared blankly at the man in front of her, and whispered, "Cousin, you...you're pinching me too hard."

Lu Zhan's eyes were dark and brooding. He looked down at her for a while before letting go and stepping back.

"I'm sorry, I was rude." The deep voice had become somewhat hoarse.

Zhiwan breathed a sigh of relief, but a strange feeling lingered in her heart.

This is the third time.

She couldn't help but glance at her cousin.

But his handsome face was aloof and cold, just like always.

She paused, remembering that she had indeed bumped into his arms first.

It was she who was being rude.

"Your Highness, what should be done with these girls?"

Just then, Uncle Tian's voice rang out from outside.

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan also thought of those girls and looked at her cousin curiously, wondering how he would handle the situation.

To be honest, she thought her cousin would refuse, but to her surprise, he not only didn't refuse, but also accepted everything.

She couldn't help but recall her cousin's previous visit to a brothel.

Could it be that my cousin's gentlemanly demeanor is merely a facade, and that he is actually a lecherous scoundrel at heart?
Realizing this, Zhiwan swallowed hard and couldn't help but move to the side.

Did she really misjudge her cousin?

Zhiwan was filled with doubt and surprise.

Just as Lu Zhan was about to reply to Uncle Tian, ​​he suddenly noticed his cousin's disgusted expression. He paused, then asked in a low voice, "Cousin, what's wrong? Do you have a problem with me?"

"No," Zhiwan shook her head in denial. After a pause, she gently advised, "Cousin, it would be better for you to marry a proper wife. Those girls are pitiful too. If your aunt saw you like this, she would definitely be heartbroken and disappointed." After saying that, she turned around and ran away in a flash.

Lu Zhan: "..."

Realizing that his cousin might have misunderstood him, he raised his hand and rubbed his temples.

"Prince?"

Having not received any instructions for a long time, Uncle Tian stepped forward and asked again.

Lu Zhan, with a stern face, said calmly, "Arrange for them to go to the guest quarters first."

Uncle Tian nodded and then asked, "So, tonight, should we arrange for them to serve the young master?"

Lu Zhan frowned and said in a deep voice, "No need."

At this time, Zhiwan had already returned to her own courtyard.

After entering the house, she drank two cups of tea before she recovered.

Ouyang Zhenzhu followed in carrying some snacks, and said with a flattering look, "Wanwan, are you hungry? I've prepared some snacks for you, have some."

Zhiwan sneered and pinched the soft flesh on her face. "Who pushed me out and left just like that?"

“That’s definitely not me,” Ouyang Zhenzhu said with a serious expression. “If it’s not you, then it’s a ghost?” Zhiwan said angrily.

“It must be my soul leaving my body; I can’t even control myself,” Ouyang Zhenzhu said with certainty.

Zhiwan: "..."

Ouyang Zhenzhu put down the pastries, took her hand and said, "Don't be angry, let me massage your shoulders."

Zhiwan passively sat down in the chair.

Ouyang Zhenzhu stood behind her, vigorously massaging her shoulders. Seeing that her complexion had eased considerably, she seized the opportunity to say, "Speaking of which, Lord Lu is really something, taking so many 'skinny horses' all at once. I wonder if he can handle it?"

Zhiwan took the cup from Shuang'er, took a sip of tea, and upon hearing this, spat out the tea she had just drunk. "Don't talk nonsense!"

Ouyang Zhenzhu chuckled and winked, saying, "Just wait and see. Your cousin has already taken in those 'skinny horses.' Tonight, he'll definitely have them serving him."

Zhiwan looked at her with a complicated expression, "Don't say anything more."

No matter what, that's my cousin's private matter.

It's really inappropriate for them to be talking like this.

Liang Mansion.

After leaving the Lu family's villa, Liang Qixian returned to his residence with a sullen face, only to run into Madam Liang, who was returning from outside.

"What's wrong, sir? Did someone upset you? Who dared to do that?" Seeing his expression, Madam Liang frowned and asked.

Liang Qixian didn't say anything until he entered the study, where he grabbed the inkstone on the table and smashed it hard on the ground.

Madam Liang followed in and was nearly hit by the inkstone, letting out a scream in fright.

"Master, what's wrong with you?" Madam Liang asked, clutching her chest.

Liang Qixian paced anxiously back and forth in his study, his hands behind his back.

Madam Liang frowned and said, "Didn't you send a fat horse to that man surnamed Lu, but he didn't accept it?"

Liang Qixian finally stopped, his face grim, and said, "We did accept the person, but Lu Zhan mentioned the death of the Jurong County Magistrate back then, and said that this case involves a major corruption case, and that the court ordered him to investigate the matter thoroughly."

Upon hearing this, Madam Liang's heart sank. "What should we do? We absolutely cannot let him find out anything, otherwise my husband's career will be over, and our Liang family will suffer as well."

"Do you think I don't know? But what can I do? Can I stop Lu Zhan?" Liang Qixian said irritably.

"That matter happened so long ago, and the master handled it cleanly and efficiently back then. Logically speaking, it shouldn't be possible to find anything out about it..."

"But don't forget, that ledger wasn't found back then." Liang Qixian slammed his hand on the table, utterly furious.

Back then, in order to find that account book, he not only killed Zhiyu and his wife, but also ransacked their house, but he still couldn't find the account book.

So many years have passed and he had lived peacefully, so he thought that no one would bring it up again. But unexpectedly, Lu Zhan revealed it to him today.

His biggest worry now is that the ledger has fallen into Lu Zhan's hands.

If that's the case, he's completely finished.

Upon hearing this, Madam Liang panicked. "Is Master worried that the account books have fallen into Lu Zhan's hands?"

Liang Qixian didn't speak, but his face was extremely gloomy.

"Probably not. If he had the account books, would he have tolerated Master until now? Besides, didn't he accept the young women Master sent him? In my opinion, that Lu fellow is just a spoiled brat, not an honest and upright official," Madam Liang comforted her.

Upon hearing this, Liang Qixian made up his mind. "Whether that man surnamed Lu is a foolish and lecherous fellow, I will send someone to investigate and find out."

"What if it isn't?" Madam Liang asked.

"If not, then... kill him!" Liang Qixian's face was gloomy and ruthless.

Madam Liang agreed, saying, "It's best if he poses no threat. If he does, or if he does, then we don't care what his identity or background is. Just like those officials who came before. In Yangzhou, making someone disappear is a piece of cake. And that little bitch Zhiwan, she can't be let go either!"

(End of this chapter)