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

Chapter 249 At the critical moment, Lu Zhan returned.
“Sister Zhiwan is not an outsider; she will soon be my cousin-in-law,” Wei Jinxiu retorted.

Zhiwan had no idea that people were still talking about her after she left.

As soon as she arrived at the door of the private room where she was having tea with Ouyang Zhenzhu, she saw Ouyang Zhenzhu waiting there.

"Wanwan, are you alright? Did they give you any trouble?" Ouyang Zhenzhu asked with concern.

"No." Zhiwan didn't want her mood to be affected, so she lied.

"That's good." Ouyang Zhenzhu breathed a sigh of relief.

"Would you like to sit down again?" Zhiwan changed the subject.

“Since you weren’t back, I’ve been sitting here eating a lot of snacks by myself, and now my stomach is so full it’s uncomfortable. How about we go for a walk?” Ouyang Zhenzhu suggested.

“Alright,” Zhiwan nodded in agreement.

The two strolled around until dark before heading back.

After Zhiwan returned to Yaoguang Pavilion and rested for a while, Shuang'er led Jiang Shi into the courtyard.

"Miss, there's been progress on the matter you asked us to investigate," Jiang Shi reported from outside the door.

Zhiwan went outside and glanced at Shuang'er.

Shuang'er understood and sent all the servants in the courtyard away.

"How is it?" Zhiwan asked.

"According to the servants at Fushou Hall, the Fourth Miss asked the Old Madam to arrange a marriage for her, regardless of the family background," Jiang Shihui said.

Zhiwan was surprised.

Lu Lan is in such a hurry to get married, and she doesn't even care what kind of family she's with.
The fact that she's in such a hurry to leave the Lu family suggests that she's realized her aunt is going to take action against her.

So, it's clear that Lu Lan was indeed behind the portrait, otherwise why would she be so guilty and afraid?
“Understood, keep an eye on her,” Zhiwan said.

Lu Lan was willing to leave the Lu family, which saved her aunt the trouble of doing it herself.

However, she always felt that Lu Lan wouldn't give up so easily.

Let's see what kind of family Old Madam Lu has chosen for her first.

A few days later, Madam Wei selected some people to accompany Zhiwan to move to the Zhi residence.

Before leaving, Madam Wei took Zhiwan to Fushou Hall.

In any case, Zhiwan has lived in the Lu family for five years. Now that she is leaving, she will return as a member of the Lu family.

Therefore, according to etiquette, she should go and inform Madam Lu, even though Madam Lu does not like her, she cannot fail to observe proper etiquette.

Just as Zhiwan had thought, when Old Madam Lu saw her coming, she immediately turned her head to the side, as if she didn't want to see her.

Madam Wei was very angry, but she did not lash out. Instead, she said, "Madam, Wan'er is moving out today. She has come to say goodbye to you."

Hearing that Zhiwan was moving out, Old Madam Lu's heart stirred slightly, thinking that Madam Wei had finally come to her senses and was going to kick Zhiwan out.

"Thank you for your care over the past few years, Madam. I will always remember it. I wish you good health, peace and happiness." Zhiwan stepped forward, gave a curtsy, and said.

Madam Lu's expression softened slightly. "It's good that you've come to your senses. I also wish you a safe and smooth journey, and that everything goes well for you."

Zhiwan glanced at her in surprise; it was truly rare to hear such kind words from the old lady.

However, could it be that the old lady thinks she left the Lu family and will never come back?

She glanced at her aunt, who shook her head at her. She understood and, without explaining, simply smiled and said, "Thank you, Madam."

Madam Lu waved her hand.

Lady Wei didn't want to stay any longer, so she quickly left with Zhiwan.

"It's alright, you don't need to take the old lady's attitude to heart," Madam Wei comforted her as they left Fushou Hall.

"I know," Zhiwan nodded obediently.

"Alright, let's not talk about her anymore. Go back to Yaoguang Pavilion and see if there's anything else you want to take. We'll meet outside the gate in a bit," said Madam Wei. "Okay," Zhiwan nodded. After parting ways with her aunt, she took Shuang'er back to Yaoguang Pavilion.

Shuang'er had already packed everything that needed to be packed and had Jiang Shi and the others move it onto the carriage.

However, she had lived in Yaoguang Pavilion for five years and practically grown up there, so she had developed an attachment to the courtyard.

Even if she can come back next month, she won't live here anymore after she gets married to her cousin.

She walked into the house and looked at every corner of it.

Finally, she parted the beaded curtain, intending to go into the inner room to take a look.

However, as soon as she stepped into the inner room, a strong smell of blood filled the air.

She was startled, stopped in her tracks, and scanned the room before finally settling on the bed.

The next moment, she cried out "Ah!"

Hearing her cry, Shuang'er rushed over, "Miss, what's wrong?"

"Bed, on the bed... Ugh!" Zhiwan's voice trembled so badly that she vomited before she could finish speaking.

Shuang'er was startled and looked towards the bed. The next moment, she was terrified, "A...a dead person..."

"Sister Zhiwan?" At this moment, Lu Lan's voice rang out from outside the door.

Before Zhiwan and Lulan could react, Lulan walked in.

“Sister Zhiwan, I heard that you are moving out of the Lu residence today. My aunt just told me that she wanted to come and see you off, but I haven’t seen her go back yet, so I came to check on you.”

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan was startled and looked towards the bed.

Only then did they realize that the person covered in blood and lying on the bed was none other than Aunt Xu.

Lu Lan then saw what was happening on the bed, screamed, and rushed over, crying, "Auntie—"

Zhiwan's heart sank as she realized she might have fallen into a trap meticulously set for her.

A cold sweat instantly broke out on her back.

"Shuang'er, quickly go and inform your aunt to ask Jiang Shi to come as well," she instructed in a trembling voice.

"Yes." It was the first time Shuang'er had seen a dead person, and she was so frightened that her legs went weak, but she still forced herself to run out.

At this moment, Lu Lan suddenly realized what was happening, rushed over and grabbed Zhi Wan by the neck, her whole body going into a frenzy, "Zhi Wan, why did you kill my aunt? My aunt came to see you off out of kindness, but you treated her so cruelly, you are utterly heartless!"

She suddenly rushed over, and Zhiwan, who was caught off guard, was instantly tackled to the ground and had her neck grabbed.

The feeling of suffocation made Zhiwan's beautiful eyes widen.

She tried desperately to pry Lu Lan's fingers off, but Lu Lan became ruthless and wanted to kill her.

"You killed my aunt, and I will avenge her!" Lu Lan's eyes were filled with icy killing intent.

Zhiwan kicked and struggled against her, but she seemed oblivious to the pain, gripping her neck tightly and refusing to let go.

The suffocating feeling of death brought tears to Zhiwan's eyes.

"You... let me go..." she managed to utter these words with difficulty.

Just when she thought she was going to die at Lu Lan's hands today, a figure rushed in.

The next moment, she saw Lu Lan, who was sitting on top of her with a ferocious and murderous look on her face, being kicked away like a rag doll.

Fresh air filled her throat, and Zhiwan gasped for breath, no longer caring who her rescuer was.

Then a deep, familiar voice sounded above her head, "Cousin."

Zhiwan was startled. Just as she looked up, she was pulled into a broad chest, and the familiar scent of cedar wood filled her nostrils.

(End of this chapter)