novelden Chapter 120 Defense Map
Chapter 120 Defense Map
Lu Yundi looked at Hongying, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes, and said: "Hongying, you are always so kind. However, the rules of the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion cannot be abolished, otherwise how can we convince the people?"
Hongying lowered her head slightly and said no more. Xiangzhu felt even more heartbroken when she saw this, and tears fell to the ground.
Lu Yundi looked at Xiang Zhu, feeling conflicted.
Xiang Zhu is a kind woman, and she cannot break the rules because of personal feelings.
At this time, Xiang Zhu suddenly raised her head, with a gleam of determination in her eyes. She looked at Lu Yundi and said, "Madam, I am willing to be punished, but I beg you to allow me to say a word before I am punished."
Lu Yundi nodded slightly and said, "You go ahead."
Xiang Zhu took a deep breath and said, "Madam, I talked about you privately because I admire you in my heart, but I don't know how to express it. I was wrong, but I really admire you."
Lu Yundi looked at Xiang Zhu, a touch of emotion flashing in his eyes.
Xiang Zhu was speaking from the heart.
She patted Xiang Zhu's shoulder gently and said, "In that case, I will punish you by not letting you leave your room for a month and let you reflect on your behavior."
A trace of gratitude flashed in Xiang Zhu's eyes, and he kowtowed quickly: "Thank you, Madam. I am willing to accept the punishment."
Hongying looked at Xiangzhu and felt relieved for her.
Xiang Zhu was a lucky woman who met a tolerant lady.
……
The next morning, Yan Canglan couldn't help asking, "Mother, why are your eyes swollen? Did you become a thief at night?"
Lu Yundi smiled slightly, a trace of fatigue flashed in her eyes, but she tried her best to hide her discomfort: "Silly child, mother just worried too much last night and couldn't sleep well. You don't have to worry."
Yan Canglan looked at his mother in confusion, but found that her eyes were evasive, as if there was something she was not willing to say.
Yan Canglan looked at his mother's profile and became more and more curious.
"Mother, were you worried about something last night?" Yan Canglan asked cautiously.
Lu Yundi was startled, then came to her senses. A trace of panic flashed across her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "Lan'er, what worries can mother have? It's just some trivial matters."
Yan Canglan was unwilling to let it go easily. He put down the cutlery in his hand and said seriously: "Mother, I know you have been worried about me, but I have grown up, and there are some things I want to know."
Lu Yundi looked at his son's determined eyes and felt a pang of sadness in his heart.
Yan Canglan was no longer the little kid who needed her care, he was gradually becoming a man. She sighed deeply and decided not to hide it anymore.
"Okay, Lan'er, actually I did encounter some troubles last night." Lu Yundi said slowly.
It turned out that a theft occurred near the Zhongyong Marquis's mansion last night. The thief actually sneaked into the Zhongyong Marquis's mansion and wanted to steal the mansion's heirloom - the Yan Wang Jade Pendant. Lu Yundi had to personally go out and deal with the thief. Although she finally caught the thief, she herself was also injured.
After Yan Canglan heard this, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "Mother, why didn't you tell me? I can help you."
Lu Yundi gently stroked her son's hair and said with a smile: "Lan'er, mother knows that you are already capable of protecting yourself, but mother does not want you to be involved in these disputes too early."
Yan Canglan was silent for a moment, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Mother, I have grown up. From now on, please let me protect you."
Lu Yundi looked at her son's determined eyes, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She smiled and nodded: "Okay, Lan'er, mother believes in you."
……
In the study, the fragrance of books and the aroma of ink are intertwined, creating a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
However, at this moment, the study door was hastily pushed open by Mrs. Lu Yundi, and a tense atmosphere suddenly spread. Ji Yunlin's eyes fixed on Xiang Zhu, who was tied up, and his brows slightly frowned.
Lu Yundi walked into the study, looked at Ji Yunlin firmly, bowed slightly, and said sincerely: "Master, I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience. But it is urgent and I have to do this."
Ji Yunlin looked at Lu Yundi, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he quickly calmed down and motioned for her to continue.
Ji Yunlin nodded slightly, and said calmly: "Madam, since you said so, there must be a reason. But Xiang Zhu is a maid in the mansion after all. Is it too much to treat her like this?"
Lu Yundi responded with a firm look in his eyes, "Master, I understand your concerns. But please listen to my explanation. Xiang Zhu...she betrayed us."
Xiang Zhu was tied to a chair, her face pale, her eyes showing fear and indomitable spirit. She struggled and shouted, "Madam, I am innocent! I have never betrayed the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion!"
Lu Yundi looked at Xiang Zhu coldly, his tone cold: "Xiang Zhu, don't you understand? You secretly communicated with the outside world and leaked the secrets of the mansion. This is betrayal!"
Ji Yunlin looked at Xiang Zhu with sharp eyes and asked, "Xiang Zhu, have you done this?"
Xiang Zhu's eyes widened, tears welling up in her eyes, but she gritted her teeth and said firmly: "Master, I did write a letter, but it was just a family letter and did not reveal any secrets. I was wronged!"
Lu Yundi frowned, looked at Xiang Zhu, and said in a heavier tone: "Xiang Zhu, you still don't admit it? The letter clearly mentioned the defense map of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion and the teacher's itinerary. You are playing with fire and getting burned!"
Ji Yunlin tapped the table lightly, pondered for a moment, and then turned to Lu Yundi: "Madam, can you provide evidence? It's hard to convince people with just a letter."
Lu Yundi nodded, took out a letter from his sleeve, and handed it to Ji Yunlin: "Master, this is a letter written by Xiang Zhu to the outside world, please read it yourself."
Ji Yunlin took the letter and read it carefully. As expected, the letter mentioned the defense map of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion and his own itinerary, and he couldn't help but frown.
Ji Yunlin put down the letter and looked at Xiang Zhu sharply: "Xiang Zhu, do you have anything else to say?"
Xiang Zhu's tears fell, she bit her lips tightly, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes: "Master, I know I can't defend myself. But please believe me, I am not betraying the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion. I wrote that letter, but the content is false. I did this just to test whether the defense of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion is tight."
Lu Yundi widened his eyes and looked at Xiang Zhu in disbelief: "Xiang Zhu, what tricks are you playing?"
Ji Yunlin smiled and patted Xiang Zhu's shoulder gently: "Xiang Zhu, you are very smart. Your test did make us realize the loopholes in our defense. But you must remember that loyalty is the foundation of the Loyal and Brave Marquis' Mansion. Don't do such risky things in the future."
Xiang Zhu burst into laughter, and she looked at Ji Yunlin gratefully: "Master, I understand. From now on, I will be more loyal to the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion."
Lu Yundi looked at Xiang Zhu, a trace of emotion flashed in her eyes, she turned to Ji Yunlin: "Master, you really have a sharp eye. I misunderstood Xiang Zhu, I will trust her more in the future."
Ji Yunlin smiled slightly and said to Lu Yundi, "Madam, you are also doing this for the good of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion."