studiobondurri Chapter 132 Own plan
Chapter 132 Own plan
Zhang Yulu was secretly thinking about how to deal with the current situation. He knew that in order to achieve his goal, he had to get some key information from Lin Xuefeng. So, he remained calm on the surface, but in fact he was secretly observing Lin Xuefeng's every move, waiting for an opportunity to act.
Liu Zhongqing noticed Zhang Yulu's unusual silence and couldn't help wondering. He looked at Zhang Yulu who didn't respond and couldn't help asking, "Why are you so depressed today? You weren't like this before! Do you have other plans in mind?" However, facing Liu Zhongqing's questioning, Zhang Yulu still kept his lips tightly shut and said nothing.
Liu Zhongqing felt more and more strange. He really couldn't understand why Zhang Yulu suddenly became so strange. He frowned and said with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone: "Why don't you just say it directly? What's wrong with hiding your true intentions? We have been friends for many years. Why can't we be honest with each other?"
Zhang Yulu frowned slightly, with a hint of doubt in her eyes. She looked directly at Liu Zhongqing and said firmly, "You don't need to take care of my affairs."
A look of disdain appeared on Liu Zhongqing's face, as if he didn't care about Zhang Yulu's advice.
He crossed his arms over his chest and retorted, "Don't be ignorant of your own limitations. Without my support, you are nothing. Let's see who will buy into your account today."
Zhang Yulu couldn't help but feel helpless after hearing this. She knew Liu Zhongqing's character very well, but she also knew that no amount of persuasion would help. She sighed softly and decided not to argue with Liu Zhongqing anymore.
Seeing Zhang Yulu turning around and about to leave, Liu Zhongqing's heart tightened, and he hurriedly reached out to grab her, his face full of panic and confusion: "Yulu, where are you going? Why did you leave suddenly? Is there something that you can't tell me about? Or... do you have something unspeakable, or have you encountered some trouble that is difficult to solve? If that's the case, you can tell me, maybe I can help you! But don't keep it in your heart, you will suffocate yourself..." At the end, Liu Zhongqing's voice trembled a little, and his eyes were slightly red, as if he would burst into tears immediately if Zhang Yulu said one more word.
Zhang Yulu said solemnly: "Concubine Qiu is pregnant now, and the situation is rather special. So I decided to go to Nanhai Pearl Temple in person to pray for the Buddha's blessing for her, and I wish her and the fetus in her belly all the best." His words revealed his concern for Concubine Qiu.
Liu Zhongqing, who was standing by, was clear-headed. He knew that there were huge risks behind this trip. He thought to himself, "Zhang Yulu, Zhang Yulu, if you really set foot on the road to Nanhai Pearl Temple, I'm afraid you will never be able to come back to us." Thinking of this, Liu Zhongqing couldn't help but worry about Zhang Yulu's fate.
At this moment, a maid ran over in a hurry: "My Lord, Concubine Qiu just had an unbearable stomachache, and the princess is at a loss. She asked me to go back with you immediately."
Liu Zhongqing was obviously anxious. He turned around and ran away in a hurry without worrying about Zhang Yulu.
Because of her status as the grandmother of the house, Zhang Yulu had no choice but to follow her and hurried back to the palace.
Before she even walked into the door, she heard Concubine Qiu screaming from inside the house: "My stomach hurts so much, as if someone is grabbing my child."
Qiu Feng's words frightened the princess so much that sweat broke out on her forehead. She knelt on the ground repeatedly and kowtowed towards the south: "Ancestors, please bless my grandson and keep him safe and sound."
In this dim and mysterious room, there stood a wizard in a black robe, holding a staff and a dustpan. He closed his eyes tightly, muttered something, and waved the dustpan in his hand, as if communicating with an invisible force. As time passed, his movements became faster and faster, and the bell in his hand also made a clear and pleasant sound.
Suddenly, the wizard stopped spinning, opened his eyes and said, "The heavens have conveyed the will to me! The evildoer who attempted to harm the fetus in Concubine Qiu's belly has now come to the world." His low and hoarse voice echoed in the air, making people feel fear and doubt. Who will become the unfortunate victim? Or is this just an absurd farce... However, in any case, this prophecy makes the whole situation confusing and full of variables.
Zhang Yulu suddenly felt a strong sense of uneasiness, as if an invisible hand was tightly grasping his heart. He couldn't help but shudder, and his eyes involuntarily looked in the direction the wizard pointed.
At that moment, he felt as if he had become the focus of everyone's attention, as if he was exposed under the spotlight and had nowhere to hide. What frightened him even more was that the eldest princess was staring at that direction with vicious eyes, and the hostility and indifference in her eyes made him shudder.
Zhang Yulu's heartbeat became more and more rapid, and beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead. He tried to break free from this suffocating atmosphere, but found that his body was frozen and unable to move. He wanted to shout loudly, but no sound came out; he wanted to turn around and escape, but his feet felt as heavy as if they were nailed to the ground.
As time went by, Zhang Yulu's breathing became more and more difficult, and the ominous premonition kept hovering in his mind, lingering...
The wizard held a bell in his hand and gently shook it in front of Zhang Yulu. The sound of the bell was crisp and pleasant, but it also revealed a mysterious atmosphere. He stared at Zhang Yulu and muttered, "May I ask if the lady was born on the tenth day of the tenth month?" His voice was low and solemn.
Zhang Yulu nodded slightly to show her agreement. Her eyes showed a hint of doubt and uneasiness, as if she was worried about what would happen next.
Seeing this, the wizard suddenly widened his eyes and his expression became extremely exaggerated. His mouth kept opening and closing, and he shouted very quickly: "The evil is coming! Everyone, get out of the way!" His voice was so sharp and piercing that it seemed to pierce people's eardrums.
This sudden change made everyone around panic. They all ran away in all directions, looking for a safe place to hide. For a moment, the scene was in chaos, and only Zhang Yulu stood there alone, at a loss.
Seeing everyone's shocked expressions, Zhang Yulu casually said, "This is really nonsense. If you dare to spread rumors, I will tear your mouths off today."
Unexpectedly, just after he finished speaking, Qiu Feng, who was lying on the bed, screamed even louder: "Come and save me, Prince, my stomach hurts even more."