Lu Nianyao, the elder sister who had been bossing her around and mocking her, was now coming out of the study with a few maids. She was wearing a luxurious dress, pearls and jade on her head, and her face was gorgeous, but she could not hide the arrogance and disdain in her eyes.

Lu Zhiran looked at Lu Nianyao, and an indescribable anger surged in her heart. She thought of the scene when Xiaoying was beaten, and the grievances and injustices she had suffered in this mansion. All her anger and unwillingness reached a peak at this moment.

"Sister." Lu Zhiran's voice was calm and cold, as if it came from an ice cellar.

Lu Nianyao was startled by the sudden voice. She turned around and saw that it was Lu Zhiran. She couldn't help but frowned: "What are you doing here?"

"I came to see my sister because I want to seek justice from her." Lu Zhiran said as he walked closer to Lu Nianyao.

Lu Nianyao looked at Lu Zhiran approaching, and a sense of inexplicable uneasiness surged in her heart. Although she usually bossed Lu Zhiran around, she had never seen her eyes so calm and determined. She couldn't help but take a few steps back, trying to distance herself from Lu Zhiran.

However, Lu Zhiran seemed not to notice her retreat and continued to move closer. Her eyes flashed with coldness, as if she wanted to see through Lu Nianyao.

"Justice?" Lu Nianyao sneered, "In this mansion, I am justice! What kind of justice do you think you can get?"

Lu Zhiran did not answer, but suddenly stretched out his hand and slapped Lu Nianyao hard.

This slap caught Lu Nianyao off guard. She covered her cheek and looked at Lu Zhiran in astonishment. The maids around were also stunned by this scene and screamed.

"You...how dare you hit me?" Lu Nian Yao covered her cheek and said in a trembling voice.

"This slap is for Xiaoying." Lu Zhiran said coldly, "When you asked someone to beat her, did you ever think that this day would come?"

Lu Nianyao was so angry at Lu Zhiran's words that she trembled all over. She pointed at Lu Zhiran and said sharply, "You...you slut! How dare you do this to me! I'm going to tell my father and have him kick you out of the house!"

"Whatever you want." Lu Zhiran curled his lips in disdain, "However, in front of your father, you'd better think about how to explain why you hit Xiaoying."

Lu Nianyao was choked by Lu Zhiran's words and was speechless. She really hadn't thought about this question. When Lu Zhiran brought it up, she couldn't help but panic. She knew that if her father knew the truth of this matter, her fate would definitely not be good.

"You...you wait for me!" Lu Nian Yao said gritting her teeth, then turned around and hurried away with the maids.

Lu Zhiran looked at Lu Nianyao's back as she walked away, without a single wave of emotion in her heart. She knew that this slap was just the beginning, and she wanted to make those who had hurt her pay the price they deserved.

The night was still heavy, but Lu Zhiran felt an inexplicable sense of relief and joy in her heart. She knew that from now on, she would no longer be the concubine who was bullied by others. She had to learn to protect herself, and let those who once looked down on her look at her with new eyes.

This night was a turning point for Lu Zhiran. She grew from a weak and helpless concubine to a strong and brave woman. And all these changes were caused by that slap...

The moonlight was like a silver thread, and the silver light fell on the backyard of the Lu Mansion. The night that should have been quiet was broken by a burst of hurried footsteps. Lu Zhiran's parents, Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu, hurried over after learning that Lu Zhiran had slapped Lu Nianyao.

Mr. Lu was tall, with a dignified face and a powerful aura between his eyebrows. He was wearing a green robe, a jade belt around his waist, and walked hurriedly, as if every step was like thunder. Mrs. Lu was wearing a graceful dress, with pearls and jade embellished on her hair, looking noble and elegant. However, at this moment, her face was full of anger and confusion.

The two came to the backyard and saw Lu Zhiran standing quietly in the moonlight, with no ripples on her face. She had a beautiful face and a pair of eyes as bright as autumn water, but at this moment she was a bit stubborn and unyielding.

"Zhi Ran, do you realize your mistake?" Mr. Lu's voice was low and stern, as if it carried a tremendous amount of force.

Lu Zhiran raised her head and met Master Lu's gaze. She did not avoid or retreat. She took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "Father, I am not wrong."

"You slapped Nian Yao and you still say you did nothing wrong?" Mrs. Lu shouted angrily, her voice sharp and piercing.

"Mother, the reason I hit her was because she hit Xiaoying first." Lu Zhiran's voice was firm and powerful, as if he wanted to tell everyone his reasons.

"Xiaoying? She's just a maid. How can she be compared with Nian Yao?" Mrs. Lu said disdainfully.

"Maidens are also human beings, and they have dignity too!" Lu Zhiran's voice was trembling, but she still insisted on speaking, "Xiaoying is loyal and has never done anything to let the Lu family down. But Nian Yao beat her up for a small matter. Shouldn't such behavior be punished?"

"Zhi Ran, you are getting more and more outrageous!" There was a hint of disappointment in Mr. Lu's voice, "Nian Yao is your sister, how can you hit her because of a maid?"

"Father, Nian Yao has never treated me as her sister. She has always been sarcastic and bullying to me. What happened today is just a microcosm of her bullying me. If I continue to tolerate her, she will only become more arrogant." Lu Zhiran's voice was full of determination. "I know that what I did will disappoint you, but I don't regret it. I want to protect the people around me, and I want to let them know that I will not be bullied!"

Master Lu and Madam Lu looked at Lu Zhiran, with a complicated light in their eyes. They had never seen their daughter so firm and resolute, as if she had grown from a weak girl to a brave woman overnight.

"Zhiran, do you know the consequences of doing this?" Mr. Lu asked in a deep voice.

"I know." Lu Zhiran nodded, "but I am willing to bear all the consequences."

Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu looked at each other, with a hint of helplessness in their eyes. They knew that scolding their daughter at this moment would be useless. She had grown up and had her own ideas and persistence. Although they were disappointed, they could not change her decision.

"Forget it, forget it." Master Lu sighed, "Since you have made up your mind, then go. But you must remember that no matter what happens, you are the daughter of the Lu family. We will always stand by you."

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