Getting Rich from Legend of Zhen Huan

Chapter 196 White Bear and Lu Yingfeng's Plan

"The lady is really busy today, so please go back, Lu Gege!" Jianqiu said with a polite smile.

Lu Yingfeng was not angry after being rejected. "I have nothing but two purses embroidered for Madam Fu Jin. Please pass them on to me, aunt."

This was indeed something that could not be refused, so Jianqiu could only take the tray from Mian'er's hand and said, "Ms. Lu is so thoughtful. I will present it to Fu Jin right away."

Jianqiu watched Lu Gege and his servant walk away, then walked into Xili Courtyard with a tray.

Inside the room, Yixiu was leaning on the beauty couch, with two little maids beside her, using the fans in their hands to blow the cool air from the ice basin towards her.

Yixiu was enjoying the coolness while eating smoothies made from various fresh fruits. The fruits were sent by Jiang Chen. He had not given up studying farming over the years, and delicious fruits were a by-product. Knowing that Yixiu loved to eat them, he would send a batch every ten days.

Jianqiu entered the room and seeing Yixiu being so indulgent, she couldn't help but dissuade her, "It will soon get cold, Fujin, don't be so greedy for ice and cold. If you hurt your body, you will have to drink bitter juice."

Yixiu laughed, "Isn't it that the weather hasn't cooled down yet? It's just these few days. If it gets cold, I will never eat ice cream again."

Seeing that Jianqiu was still nagging, Yixiu quickly changed the subject, "What was in your hand when you came in? Was it something that Lu Gege gave you?"

Jianqiu handed the item to Yixiu and introduced it, "This is the purse that Lu Gege embroidered herself. She said it was a token of her master's love."

Yixiu took the purse in her hand and observed it. The purse was embroidered with the Shu embroidery technique. The embroidery was bright and smooth, the composition was sparse, and the colors were bright. It was embroidered with local landscape pandas, which were very cute and lifelike.

Yixiu said in surprise, "Is this a panda?"

Jianqiu replied, "Lü Gege said this is a creature unique to Sichuan, and the locals call it a white bear. It's strange, it's obviously black and white, so why is it called a white bear?"

Yixiu couldn't let go of the purse, so she gave Jianqiu some scientific knowledge, "Lu Ji of the Three Kingdoms annotated "Mao Shi": "Pi is like a tiger, or like a bear, one is Zhiyi, another is Baihu, and people in Liaodong call them Baibi." This means that the giant panda is like a tiger and a bear, and its name is Zhiyi, also called Baihu. People in Liaodong call them Baibi (pi), that is, white bears."

Seeing that Yixiu really liked it, Jianqiu suggested, "If Fu Jin really likes it, why not let Lü Gege offer more?"

Yixiu shook her head. "We don't lack embroiderers in our house. How can we humiliate Lu Gege like this?"

Jianqiu didn't think so. "I don't know how many times Lu Gege has come to see Fu Jin. From what I see, she seems to be looking for someone to rely on. If Fu Jin agrees, this embroidery can be considered as a reason."

Yi Xiu just smiled and said, "My position is very stable now, and I don't need anyone to help me in my time of need, let alone add icing on the cake. Why should I accept Lu Gege?"

Yixiu is powerful and favored in the mansion, has given birth to the eldest son, and has Jiang Chen's support outside. She is not afraid of anyone in the backyard. Why should she accept Lu Gege, get involved in her and Nian Shilan's disputes, and take over the hot potato of the eldest princess?

This is what Lu Yingfeng was thinking about. She said to Mian'er in annoyance, "I can't bring any value to Fu Jin. I'm afraid Fu Jin is unwilling to help me."

Mian'er was massaging Lu Yingfeng's shoulders and neck. In order to get rid of the two purses, Lu Yingfeng had been embroidering day and night for several days, and her neck could not bear it even from bending down.

"Oh, this lady is so hard to please." Mian'er felt sorry for Lu Yingfeng.

Lu Yingfeng said helplessly and self-deprecatingly, "Fujin has no shortage of favors and power. She gave birth to the prince's eldest son, and her uncle from her mother's family was very capable in the previous dynasty. How could she look down on us?"

Mian'er blinked and said dejectedly, "If only we knew what Fu Jin wanted, it would be much easier for us to just cater to her needs."

Lu Yingfeng wanted to laugh at Mian'er's naivety. She had already become the wife of a prince. How could it be so easy to satisfy Yixiu's desire? Even if she knew, it would be a price she could not afford.

Wait! The Prince's wife?

Lu Yingfeng thought of a thought that made her mouth dry. She asked Mian'er nervously, "What do you think is the chance that our prince will compete for that position?"

In the 51st year of Kangxi's reign, the crown prince was deposed for the second time. In the 48th year, the crown prince was re-established. For more than three years, Kangxi played his court officials around, and his sons were suppressed by him so that they dared not act rashly. However, Kangxi did not reveal which prince he favored as the heir, so any prince who had a little hope tried to show himself.

Mian'er didn't expect Lu Yingfeng to bring up this topic, and answered in a low voice, "I don't know, but in the common wealthy families without legitimate sons to inherit the family business, the illegitimate sons fight each other for the family property. I think it's even more so in the royal family." He is the common ruler of the world, who wouldn't be tempted?

Lu Yingfeng asked again, "Then tell me, we all know clearly what the probability is that Fu Jin doesn't know what the prince is thinking?"

Mian'er stopped talking and just looked into Lu Yingfeng's eyes.

Even without Mian'er's words, Lu Yingfeng also had a plan. The wife must know about it and support the Fourth Prince. Who would want to be just a prince's wife when they can be the Queen?

Just now I was worrying about how to please Mrs. Fu, but now I have found a way.

Kangxi has been on the throne for fifty-three years. How much longer can he last? If the prince really succeeds in ascending the throne, with only two or three children now, wouldn't the eldest prince be the next emperor for sure?

But then again, the deposed prince thought his position was secure in this life? But he ended up in confinement? Isn't Fu Jin worried that the eldest prince will be like this in the future? Even if Yi Xiu was not nervous, Lu Yingfeng could make Yi Xiu feel a sense of crisis with his clever words.

Although Lv Yingfeng's backyard cannot provide value to Yixiu, doesn't it still have the previous dynasty? Originally, Lv Yingfeng entered Prince Yong's mansion and had no other choice but to support the Fourth Prince. So while supporting the Fourth Prince, it would not prevent them from investing in the next emperor!

Moreover, relying on the Lu family, Lu Yingfeng also knew some inside information that others did not know. Kangxi was no longer willing to passively defend. He was gathering forces to launch a war to drive out the Dzungar Khan Tsewang Arabtan who was entrenched in Tibet.

That is to say, Lord Lu is now in Sichuan, which is also within the plan, so Lu Yingfeng can get some news. But this little news is enough to make people fight and bleed. There has been no war for more than ten years. Without war, there is no military merit. How can you be promoted without military merit?

Lu Yingfeng's face flushed with excitement. She adjusted her breathing and comforted herself, telling herself not to be impatient. This matter was not something she could decide on her own. She should still ask her family for their opinions.

On that day, a letter was sent from Prince Yong's Mansion and flew to the Lu family in Sichuan.