After the rebirth of the Marquis's mistress, she smiled at the scumbag's family

"Princess, Master Zhan is here."

Xia He lifted the curtain and invited Lu Zhan in.

Xiao Yunxi waved her hand, "Zhan'er, come and sit down." She then signaled Xia He to take a few maids out first.

"Zhan'er, do you still remember the story of 'Escape from the Shell' that your mother told you about?"

Lu Zhan nodded, "Son, remember to retreat on your own initiative and make plans before taking action."

"Zhan'er, when you first entered the Zhennan Palace, I promised to help you get a title," Xiao Yunxi put a cup of tea in front of him and said solemnly, "but things have changed now."

Lu Zhan held the teacup in both hands and listened quietly.

Outside the room, Chun Xiao looked at the closed door and whispered to Xia He beside her: "Do you think Master Zhan can do it? He is still a child after all."

Xia He rolled her eyes, "Master Zhan is smart and courageous, much better than you."

She was naturally worried about Master Zhan's safety, and even more worried that he would ruin the princess's arrangements. But there were some things that Master Zhan was more suitable to handle.

"You don't trust Master Zhan, but do you also not trust the princess?" Xia He gently pulled Chun Xiao's sleeve, and smiled faintly at her angry look. "The princess will make her own decision. Master Zhan will definitely be able to do this well, and he must do it!"

Chunxiao nodded and did not refute Xia He. Anyway, his brain had never been very smart, so he just believed the princess.

Half an hour later, Lu Zhan came out.

The carriage swayed slowly towards the Zhennan Palace. He looked through the curtain at the wonton stand on the roadside. A mother and son were sitting face to face, eating and chatting. Their expressions showed comfort and happiness...

Without the mother, the Zhennan Palace was not so reassuring.

Thinking back to what my mother just said, I inexplicably felt a sense of anticipation. Will it not be long before I can truly sit in my mother's arms and receive her teachings?

Thinking about the danger my mother described, it didn't seem that scary anymore.

After all, home is where the mother is.

After returning to the palace, Lu Zhan went to Shou'an Hall to pay his respects to the old lady as usual, and happened to meet Lu Ze and Lu Yuan.

It was rare for the old lady to invite the three of them to have dinner together. Lu Zhan picked up a piece of fish with chopsticks and gave it to Lu Ze. "I heard that you have been studying very hard recently. Eat more fish to replenish your body."

Lu Ze looked at Lu Zhan in surprise. He didn't react for a while. He was stunned for a while before he thanked him. "Thank you, brother. It's very hard for you to go to Ningguo Mansion to learn every day."

As he said this, he picked up a piece of food with chopsticks.

Seeing the harmonious relationship between the two, the old lady felt both comforted and regretful. She nodded and said, "Only when brothers live in harmony can they build a good family together. You should also be as friendly and respectful to each other as you are now and get along well with each other in the future."

The two of them quickly stood up and bowed, "Yes, we will follow the instructions of our great-grandmother."

Lu Yuan was biting his chopsticks, his eyes rolling around, and he didn't interrupt.

After dinner, they chatted for a while before leaving. Before they parted, Lu Zhan acted like an elder brother, with one hand behind his back and the other hand patting Lu Ze's shoulder, "If you have any questions about your studies in the future, feel free to come to me."

Lu Ze responded very respectfully: "Yes, thank you, brother."

"Okay, I'll go back first. Come over to my place when you're free. I met Mr. Hu yesterday and he told me that you've been studying The Analects recently. I just happened to have some of my notes here."

"Okay, I'll be there in a minute."

Although Lu Yuan was very puzzled, she did not dare to say anything unpleasant. She had not forgotten how she beat Lu Zhan severely when Lu Zhan broke into her house at night, and how she threatened her coldly.

After Lu Zhan walked away, she whispered to Lu Ze, "The weasel is paying New Year's greetings to the chicken. Why is he so kind to you today?"

Lu Ze glanced at the shoulder that Lu Zhan had just patted, "There must be something wrong when things are out of the ordinary!"

Lu Yuan thought about it and suddenly laughed, "It seems that he is scared."

She met Lu Ze's puzzled look, "He used to have Xiao Yunxi as his backer, but what does he have now?

In the past few days, from the attitude of the old lady and others towards mother and us, anyone who is not a fool or a blind person can guess that mother is going to regain her favor.

The rumor had already spread among the maids and servants that my mother was a lost daughter from a wealthy family and had a very powerful background.

I guess he has heard about it a long time ago, and now he just wants to show his goodwill to you first so that he can find a way out. "

Lu Ze sneered, "Haha, on the surface you look like a gentleman who can't be corrupted by wealth and status, but in reality you are still a lapdog licking your face and waiting for a bone!"

The brother and sister ignored them and went to Lin Wan'er's room.

The mother and her two children chatted affectionately for a long time.

After all, her body was in good shape and she was still pregnant, so she wasn't as energetic as before. Lin Wan'er soon showed signs of fatigue.

Seeing this, Lu Ze asked Lin Wan'er to rest early and left with Lu Yuan.

"Brother, didn't Lu Zhan ask you to go to him to get the Analects notes?" Lu Yuan jumped up and down, "How about we go over now?"

Lu Ze nodded, turned around and walked towards Lu Zhan's house.

As soon as they reached the door, they heard Lu Zhan and the servant talking about them. The two looked at each other and tiptoed to hide by the door.

"Master, why do you have to take the initiative to help the Second Master? He may not appreciate it!"

The book boy Changrong was assigned to Lu Zhan by Xiao Yunxi before she left the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion. Although he was young, he had a calm temperament and was very loyal.

"I am my father's eldest son, so I naturally have to discipline my half brothers and half sisters. This is my responsibility."

Chang Rong curled his lips and said, "Master, I heard in the mansion today that Aunt Lin might be the lost daughter of a wealthy family, and some people even said that she might be a royal relative!

What should we do if this is true?

Will the Third Master make Concubine Lin his wife? Then Master Ze and Miss Yuan will become the legitimate young master and young lady again."

Lu Zhan smiled and said, "Mrs. Lin is a concubine who has been confined to the status of a lowly concubine. According to the laws of the Dali period, she cannot be made a legitimate wife.

It's useless even if she is a royal relative.

I heard from my mother that Aunt Lin might indeed be the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Wu'an who went missing more than ten years ago.

Although the Wu'an Marquis Mansion is a first-rank marquisate, it is not as good as the Ningguo Duke Mansion, and my mother is a princess.

Even if Aunt Lin was really made the legitimate wife, she would still have to kowtow in front of her mother.

As long as my mother is here, no one can shake my position.

What's more, my father loves my mother deeply and he has promised her before that I will always be the eldest son and everything he has will be mine.

As for Lu Ze, when he comes of age, he will be sent away from Beijing to find his own way.

I will also marry Lu Yuan off far away."

Chang Rong was happy now, "So you want to teach Master Ze because you feel sorry for him."

Lu Zhan glanced at the door without leaving a trace and smiled: "That's true. I was adopted. When I inherit all of my father's property, I will always take care of them. After all, they are my father's biological children.

Besides, I'll just treat it as raising two dogs to entertain myself. Who knows, maybe in the future they'll appreciate my generosity and wag their tails at me!"

Chang Rong laughed so hard that he fell over, "Master Zhan is so generous!"

Lu Ze clenched his fists tightly outside, his eyes red, like a lion ready to explode at any time.

Lu Yuan covered his mouth, pulled him, and quietly left Lu Zhan's yard.

After walking away, Lu Ze punched the tree next to him, "You treated me like a dog!"

"Brother, didn't you hear me just now?" Lu Yuan stamped his feet angrily, "Our mother is probably the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion, and her family background is not as noble as the Duke of Ningguo Mansion.

Regardless of whether Dad is willing to make Mom his legal wife, the laws of the Dali period do not allow it!

He, Lu Zhan, is the eldest son and is completely above us.

We are obviously Dad's biological children, why does Dad favor him so much, even leaving all the family property to him and driving us out of the capital!"

Lu Ze leaned against the tree trunk and thought for a while, "Let's go find mom now!"