The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 203 The two joined forces

Shen Hanyu sat up. "According to the laws of our dynasty, the consequences of harming a concubine to death are quite tragic. So this is what they're trying to exploit."

Liang Fangfei was just like that back then.

As expected, Lu Lingyue was still as ruthless as before. Shen Hanyu suddenly remembered that when she died, Zhou Yurong and Lu Lingyue mostly blamed Xiao Ran for her death and disposed of Xiao Ran.

She used to be a stepping stone too.

Seeing Luo San Niang's terrified expression, Shen Hanyu beckoned, and two maids came in.

“Take these two back with you. They both know martial arts and are quite strong. They can protect your life for now. Let me think about what to do next.”

Shen Hanyu couldn't rush to conclusions; she had to see the specifics first.

With Shen Hanyu's words, Luo Sanniang felt relieved.

"Alright, I'll take them back first."

Luo San Niang dared not linger, fearing that she would be discovered, so she quickly led her maid away, telling everyone that she had bought it herself.

Xiao Ran was too lazy to bother with these matters. She simply examined the two maids' appearances and, seeing that they weren't the kind of girls who looked glamorous or seductive, casually wrote down their names.

Looking at Xiao Ran's actions, Luo San Niang thought to herself that Shen Han Yu was indeed very thoughtful. If Xiao Ran had been a little more pretty, Luo San Niang wouldn't have been able to keep her.

"You're quite wealthy; you even went out and bought two maids."

Luo San Niang tied up her hair and caught a glimpse of Zhou Yurong walking this way. She smiled and replied, "I've been in the manor for days, and I haven't had anyone to serve me, so I decided to buy two myself."

"They're just two maids. We bought them, so what? It's not like we can't afford to keep them."

A hand was placed on Luo San Niang's shoulder, and Luo San Niang maintained her smile as she leaned closer.

"Zhou Lang treats his concubines well. Of course, the mistress is also good. The mistress is busy with affairs and must have forgotten about this matter."

Zhou Yurong patted Luo Sanniang, telling her to go back first.

Luo San Niang left with two people. She was able to leave them behind so that she could finally get a good night's sleep. She had been so scared these past few days that she was afraid to close her eyes at night.

Although Zhou Yurong hasn't verbally agreed, it's only a matter of time before she does, but Lu Lingyue's decision is uncertain.

Lu Lingyue looks even crazier than Zhou Yurong right now, and she might attack her at any time. Zhou Yurong likes Lu Lingyue so much that even if she blames her, she will still clean up Lu Lingyue's mess.

Thinking of all this, Luo San Niang narrowed her eyes. She couldn't just sit and wait for death like this; she had to take the initiative.

Luo San Niang is the kind of person who acts on her impulses, but before she could make a move, she ran into Lu Lingyue again.

Lu Lingyue smiled at Luo Sanniang and noticed two unfamiliar faces behind Luo Sanniang.

"This is?"

"My new maid, bought with the money you gave me, is there anything else you want to ask?"

Lu Lingyue sensed that Luo Sanniang's tone was not good, and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you talking so harshly?"

Luo San Niang, her hair tucked behind her ear, said, "How can I be in a good mood after spending so much money?"

These were indeed words that Luo San Niang would say, and Lu Lingyue had no doubts as she watched Luo San Niang leave.

The next morning, Luo San Niang took the initiative to greet Xiao Ran. Xiao Ran was surprised to hear that it was Luo San Niang.

She hadn't caused any trouble these past two days, but instead, Luo San Niang had come to her door on her own initiative.

"Let her in."

When Luo San Niang entered, she bowed respectfully, dressed in plain clothes, and was no longer as arrogant and domineering as before.

Something's definitely fishy going on. Xiao Ran narrowed her eyes. "I've never seen you like this before."

Luo San Niang's eyes darted around. "Mistress, there are some private things I'd like to say to you."

Even using honorifics, Xiao Ran raised her hand, and most of the maids in the room withdrew, leaving only a few of Xiao Ran's newly cultivated confidants.

"I don't have any private things to say to you, what do you want?"

Xiao Ran still doesn't have a very good impression of Luo San Niang.

Luo San Niang whispered, "Does Madam know what Lu Lingyue and the master are discussing?"

Xiao Ran stood up, went over and lifted Luo San Niang's chin.

"Do you know what you're talking about?"

"The two of them are now plotting how to kill the concubine and pin the crime on the mistress. In this way, the master can get rid of you and gain all the benefits. Lu Lingyue is the same."

Xiao Ran let go of her hand. She knew that Zhou Yurong had always harbored resentment towards her, and whether Luo San Niang's words were credible was still up for debate.

“Mistress, you need not distrust me. If I were not trying to save my own life, I would not have risked coming here to ask for help.”

"How can I trust you? Don't you admire Zhou Yurong?"

Luo San Niang twitched the corners of her lips: "I've always been good at reading people's expressions since I was little, and I can tell any lie with ease. Besides, I was able to enter this mansion thanks to Lu Lingyue."

She took out the contract that Lu Lingyue had signed back then from her bosom.

“That tavern was specially taken there by Lu Lingyue with the Earl of Guangning. She even arranged for me to come into the mansion to share her burdens. But I never expected that she would take my life.”

The contract had Lu Lingyue's name on it. No wonder Xiao Ran's fingers tightened around the contract. No wonder that kind of thing happened in that tavern.

"People die for wealth, birds die for food, and I too must risk my life for it. That's why I've come to inform my mistress."

Luo San Niang spoke from the heart, which angered Xiao Ran, who slammed the contract on the table.

"What a pair of scoundrels! They even tried to harm me by getting together. If I had known that Lu Lingyue was his favorite, I should have gotten rid of her sooner."

Luo San Niang lowered her head. She knew that Xiao Ran was just talking and torturing Lu Lingyue, but she wouldn't dare to take Lu Lingyue's life.

"I am willing to help my mistress, I am willing to do anything."

Right now, she can only surrender to Xiao Ran and then ask Shen Hanyu to think of a solution for her, otherwise she really won't be able to survive alone in this mansion.

Zhou Yurong wouldn't take action against Xiao Ran because of her status, so Xiao Ran was a good protector.

Xiao Ran looked at Luo San Niang. Luo San Niang's fear seemed genuine, and Zhou Yu Rong might really have wanted to kill her. Moreover, it was most likely that Lu Ling Yue had instigated it.

"Okay, tell me. If you've done well, I'll protect you. You can rest assured."

Luo San Niang wouldn't trust Xiao Ran the way she trusted Shen Han Yu; Xiao Ran's trust was only temporary.

"Thank you for your mercy, Madam."

Ever since Luo San Niang and Xiao Ran started working together, Lu Lingyue had sensed something was amiss.

Xiao Ran wasn't the type to hide things, so she simply took Luo San Niang with her, and Luo San Niang didn't refuse.

Lu Lingyue tried to find Luo Sanniang several times, but Luo Sanniang was quickly called away by Xiao Ran's people, not giving them a chance to speak.

Lu Lingyue had no idea what the two were up to, but she was definitely panicking.

"Zhou Lang, how come those two are so close?"

Zhou Yurong has been busy with goods these past few days and hasn't paid any attention to what's going on with Xiao Ran.

"what?"