In fact, Long Jiu is more willing to believe in the saying that human nature is inherently evil than the saying that human nature is inherently good.
Human beings are born with the five poisons of greed, anger, stupidity, pride, and suspicion. After being taught in the process of growing up, most people can restrain themselves, but there are other people who have received a good education since childhood and have been instilled with many things. Even with positive energy, it is difficult for them to suppress the evil in their hearts. The evil thoughts in their hearts will always come out at some moment. However, such people will still hesitate before doing evil, or they may lose their temper due to extreme emotions. Reason leads to evil.
But there are still a very small number of people who are like born bad seeds. They have evil thoughts towards everyone and everything from the very beginning. They are paranoid, selfish and extremely egoistic. Even if they smile all the time, but in their hearts But they are all evil thoughts.
Lu Qingzhu is the last kind of person, a born bad person.
As the only daughter of the Canglang Star Lu family, she enjoys a luxurious life that many people in the world can't even imagine. She was pampered by her parents and brothers and grew up. She should be well-dressed, well-fed, and wealthy. The eldest lady of the aristocratic family, but no one knows that this flower that has been nurtured and grown up contains a poison that can seal the throat at the sight of blood. No one knows that under the fertile soil, the roots of this precious and delicate flower have long been rotten. .
No one knew why she looked like this, not even the Lu family, nor did they think of it the night before Emperor Zhaoxu died.
But Long Jiu knew that because of Lu Qingzhu's desire for power, Lu Qingzhu, whose heart and roots were already rotten, inflated his desires even more. A person like her will never know how to be satisfied. She will feel that her family's kindness to her is deserved and natural. The late emperor's love and kindness to her also made her feel that she should be so pampered.
But she would not be satisfied. The better the late emperor treated her, the deeper her desire became. She would even secretly wonder, why couldn't the late emperor treat her better?
When the late emperor was seriously injured, Lu Qingzhu's first reaction was not to find a way to cure the late emperor, nor to cooperate with the doctor's treatment. The first thing she thought of was if the late emperor died, what would she do? Who can give her such a noble life as now? Even if the prince is her biological son, she does not think that after he succeeds to the throne, he will pamper her as much as the late emperor did.
Therefore, after the late emperor was seriously injured, she immediately thought of changing someone to be the emperor, and this person happened to be Xiao Junchen who was interested in her at the time.
Lu Qingzhu felt that as long as she helped Xiao Junchen become the emperor, the future queen would still be her, and she would be the same as now, the most noble woman in the empire.
After her son succeeds to the throne, she will become the Queen Mother, but how can a Queen Mother have the dignity of a Queen?
So Lu Qingzhu and Xiao Junchen teamed up to poison the late emperor while he was recovering from serious injuries.
She didn't care at all whether the late emperor's serious injuries could be cured. She only cared about whether it would affect her status.
Lu Qingzhu was such a selfish, bad woman who was teeth-gnashingly bad and at the same time thought she was ridiculously stupid. For such a woman, even if she was Xiao Tingyun's biological mother, Long Jiu still looked down upon her.
Every time he mentioned this woman, the look of disdain in Long Jiu's eyes and face was completely undisguised.
Mrs. Lu also saw Long Jiu's attitude towards Lu Qingzhu, so she never mentioned that she wanted to see Lu Qingzhu again.
After the two had lunch at the Heqing Haiyan Hall, Long Jiu accompanied Mrs. Lu to visit and enjoy the place for the whole afternoon. It was not until the evening that Uncle Qian and Uncle Chen came over and invited them to the banquet hall for a dinner.
When the new emperor succeeded to the throne, he would naturally have a banquet for the ministers in the evening. When Long Jiu and Mrs. Lu passed by, they saw from a distance that many ministers and their families had come outside the banquet hall.
Long Jiu took Mrs. Lu and found Long Jihuai in the crowd. Lu Junxiao happened to be there too, so they walked over together.
Long Jihuai and Lu Junxiao, one is the commander-in-chief of the Long Family Army, and the other is the leader of the Blue Wolf Star. Regardless of their official positions or their family backgrounds, no matter where they go, there will always be many people around them who come to greet them. .
Long Jiu looked at Long Jihuai who was surrounded by a group of people. She didn't want to squeeze in at first, but Lu Junxiao in the crowd spotted Mrs. Lu outside the crowd at a glance. Lu Junxiao's expressionless face suddenly showed He gave a gentle smile, then squeezed past the people around him and walked towards Mrs. Lu.
When Lu Junxiao moved like this, others and Long Jihuai naturally noticed them.
Compared with Lu Junxiao's consideration for his wife, Long Jihuai raised his eyebrows and shouted to Long Jiu: "What are you still standing there for? You haven't seen anyone all day, come here."
Long Jiu hesitated not to go there, but Mrs. Lu beside her had been taken away by Lu Junxiao, so she could only reluctantly move towards Long Jihuai.
People on the side could not help but laugh: "Miss Long has not attended a palace banquet for many years. This time the commander is finally willing to bring his precious granddaughter out."
"It's no wonder that the handsome man hides her tightly. If I had such a beautiful granddaughter, I would hide it too."
Long Jihuai couldn't help but laugh when he heard the jokes from the people around him: "I'm hiding it so tightly. I didn't let her attend the palace banquet before because she was not in good health. Now that she's recovered, I let her She’s out and about.”
Hearing this, Long Jiu glanced at Long Jihuai and muttered in her heart, why didn't she know that Long Jiujiu was not in good health? It was obvious that this bad old man was afraid that Long Jiujiu, the innocent little white flower, would be bullied if he let go, and he was also worried about the emperor at that time, so he did not allow Long Jiujiu to appear at the palace banquet.
But Long Jiu was muttering in her heart, but she still knew that she had to give face to this bad old man in front of others, so she pretended to be more obedient than anyone else and stood beside Long Jihuai obediently. Whenever other people around her said No matter what, she kept a cute fake smile on her face.
Just when Long Jiu felt that his face was about to freeze with laughter, Lu Wei hurriedly walked over from behind the crowd.
Everyone present did not know that Lu Wei was the most powerful person around the new emperor. Therefore, even though Lu Wei's official position was not as high as those of them, these people still greeted him warmly and kindly after seeing him.
Lu Wei nodded to everyone with a cold face. When he faced Long Jihuai and Lu Junxiao, there was finally a smile on his face. He first nodded to them and saluted, and then said to Long Jiu: "Your Majesty is looking for you. Let my subordinates take you there first."
Long Jiu blinked and looked sideways at Long Jihuai.
The others' eyes flickered when they heard this, and they smiled more kindly when they looked at Long Jiu.
Long Jihuai snorted inwardly angrily, but still nodded and said: "Since it is His Majesty who is looking for me, you should follow Major Lu first."
Long Jiu was happy in her heart, but kept a reserved and decent smile on her face. Then she said hello to Lu Junxiao and Mrs. Lu, and then happily followed Lu Wei.
After finally getting rid of the group of people, Long Jiu breathed a sigh of relief, and saw that her reserved complacency disappeared immediately. She poked Lu Wei's arm with her finger and asked, "Brother, where is he now? "
"It's in the lounge behind the banquet hall." Lu Wei has always been in awe of Long Jiu, so he always speaks with a hint of caution and respect, "His Majesty wants you to attend the dinner with him later."
Long Jiu was a little surprised, "I'm going with him? Isn't this appropriate?"
Don't think that because she has little education, she thinks she can be fooled. Then she also knows that the only person who can attend a dinner like this like a state banquet with the emperor is the empress.
She is not his queen yet.
Lu Wei seemed to have known for a long time that she would ask this question, and said directly: "Your Majesty said, I just want to take this opportunity to clear his name. You attended the dinner with His Majesty. This is telling everyone that you are the future of the Star Luo Empire." Queen, lest some people want to make some crooked ideas out of greed."
Long Jiu suddenly became alert, "What do you mean? Who wants to make a wrong idea? What kind of wrong idea is there?"
Looking at Long Jiu who was instantly vigilant, Lu Wei faithfully repeated Xiao Tingyun's original words, "His Majesty was the prince before, so some people could restrain themselves, but now that the prince has become your majesty, some people will be bullied." The wealth and power in the sky are blinded by lard, and your Majesty is impatient but can't deal with things that can't be put on the table, so I can only trouble you to attend with him and help your Majesty ward off the greed of those people."
Long Jiu blinked and understood. Her feelings allowed her to occupy the queen's position in advance, so that those who wanted to beat Xiao Jiujiu could see clearly who would be the future queen.
Long Jiu wanted to understand Hou Yile, she was very happy to do this, so she waved her hand and said: "I understand, if you dare to snatch men from me, I will break their claws."
Lu Wei: "."
A moment later, outside the lounge behind the banquet hall, Lu Wei opened the door but did not go in. Instead, he stepped aside and passed. After Long Jiu entered, he closed the door very considerately and stayed outside to guard.
After Long Jiu entered, he immediately saw Xiao Tingyun sitting on the sofa and resting.
Xiao Tingyun was still wearing the black imperial uniform that he had seen this morning. Long Jiu felt itchy when she saw him wearing this. Now that there were finally no outsiders, she rushed over without waiting for Xiao Tingyun. Yun opened his eyes and threw himself on him with a cry.
Xiao Tingyun chuckled and opened his eyes, lowered his eyes and looked at Long Jiu who kept rubbing against him, and said with a smile: "Do you like to see me wearing this?"
Long Jiuceng was happy, raised her head and looked at him with bright eyes, "I like it."
Xiao Tingyun smiled, lowered his head, kissed her on the tip of her nose, and said, "I will have to wear this outfit every day from now on so that you can see enough of it."
Long Jiu not only wanted to see enough, she also wanted to touch it.
Touching the epaulets on her shoulders and the ribbon on her chest, she pretended to say: "Hey, would it be too treason for me to eat His Majesty's tofu like this?"
Xiao Tingyun held back his laughter and said, "It doesn't matter, His Majesty the Emperor allows you to eat tofu."
Long Jiu immediately showed an moved expression, "Brother Xiao, you are so nice~~~"
Brother Xiao raised his eyebrows when he heard this, "What is this name?"
Long Jiu rolled his eyes and immediately changed his words: "Then you call me Emperor Brother now?"
Xiao Tingyun slowly narrowed his eyes and said dissatisfiedly: "Why don't you call me husband?"
Long Jiu cheered and said with a shy look on his face: "That's not okay. I'm not married. You can't call me that."
Her feigned shy expression directly made Xiao Tingyun laugh, and when Xiao Tingyun smiled, Long Jiu also laughed, and the two of them instantly laughed together on the sofa.
After the two had enough trouble, Xiao Tingyun touched Long Jiu's face and asked gently: "I haven't seen you all day today. I heard that you and your aunt spent the whole afternoon playing at the Prince's Palace?"
"Yes." Long Jiu was not surprised that Xiao Tingyun knew. After all, if Xiao Tingyun could rest assured that she was not in front of him, he would definitely have people watch her at all times and report his whereabouts to him at all times.
Long Jiu didn't feel unhappy about being listened to all the time and having to report her whereabouts. She said happily: "This afternoon, my aunt and I took a tour of your Heqinghaiyan Palace. all over."
"Aren't you tired after shopping for so long?" Xiao Tingyun asked with a smile.
Long Jiu shook his head and hummed: "Auntie doesn't even feel tired, how could I feel tired? Look down on me!"
After finishing speaking, Long Jiu paused again, and then said: "But today my aunt mentioned that she wanted to see that woman."
Xiao Tingyun raised his eyebrows.
Long Jiu quickly added: "But I refused."
Xiao Tingyun chuckled, "My aunt is a person who misses old friendships. If the woman's current appearance is not really unsightly, there is nothing wrong with asking my aunt to see her."
"That's what I said too." Long Jiu said with a smile: "I explained it to my aunt, and I also described the woman's current appearance well. My aunt seemed to be frightened."
Xiao Tingyun looked at her with a half-smile, then lightly tapped the tip of Long Jiu's nose, and said, "Just be cool, you scared your aunt, and you don't have to worry about your uncle coming to trouble you."
Long Jiu immediately said favorably and arrogantly: "Don't be afraid, my brother will protect me. Even if you can't stand it, my uncle can't beat me."
Xiao Tingyun almost laughed out loud at her words. He really wanted to see the scene where his uncle couldn't beat his own child.
It has to be said that Long Jiu is a bad guy, and Xiao Tingyun is no less generous.
The two sat in the lounge for a long time before Lu Wei's reminder came from outside the door.
"Your Majesty, the time has come and it is time to pass."
Xiao Tingyun stood up with Long Jiu in his arms. He first straightened Long Jiu's clothes and hair, and then his own. Then he took Long Jiu's hand and the two of them left the lounge together.
The banquet hall was already full of people, and while they were drinking and drinking, a shout of "Your Majesty has arrived" interrupted the conversation in the hall.
Everyone stood up and looked outside the door at the same time. A moment later, the new emperor, wearing an imperial uniform, walked in with Long Jiu in hand.
After everyone greeted them, many people quietly turned their eyes to look at Long Jihuai, but the commander-in-chief had a calm face, as if the person being brought in by His Majesty's hand was not his granddaughter.
Moreover, after Xiao Tingyun led Long Jiu in, he did not send her to sit next to the commander, but led her all the way to the throne.
At this time, you can see what Lu Wei is capable of. As soon as the two of them walked up, Lu Wei had already brought new tables and chairs and placed them right next to the emperor's throne.
The other people in the palace took a deep breath. Everyone present knew what His Majesty's intention was.
Your Majesty is telling everyone that the only descendant of the Long family will be the definite future queen.
Even if the wedding has not yet been held, His Majesty will let the future queen exercise the queen's privileges in advance.
Others were still sighing in their hearts that His Majesty the Emperor really cared about his fiancée, but Long Jihuai was very satisfied with His Majesty the Emperor's current behavior.
That's how it should be!
Everyone should know that His Majesty does not care about his fiancée because of the command of the late Emperor Zhaoxu or the power of the Long family, but that he truly cares about her.
You must know that before the banquet started, the commander-in-chief was so angry that he wanted to hit someone because of the temptation or sourness in many people's words. Now His Majesty the Emperor personally appeared with Long Jiu in hand and took Long Jiu to sit next to the emperor's throne. This is undoubtedly It's not a loud slap in the face to those who want to slap Xiao Jiujiu in their hearts.
Status is really important!
It didn't matter what some people at the banquet thought, but Long Jiu enjoyed the meal very happily.
It was indeed a state banquet. The royal chefs in the palace showed their special skills and cooked every dish with great care.
Long Jiu didn't have to worry about those intrigues or deal with those people. She only needed to concentrate on eating, and there was Xiao Tingyun beside her who kept picking up food for her, so Long Jiu ate even more happily.
Like the coronation ceremony in the morning, this dinner was broadcast live throughout the empire, so tens of billions of people watching the live broadcast saw Long Jiu sitting next to the throne and eating intently.
The barrage in the live broadcast room all turned into haha, because the scene of Long Jiu focusing on eating actually made her gain a lot of fans unintentionally.
Many people laughed on the live broadcast and said that the future queen was cute. This was the first time they saw Her Royal Highness focusing only on eating at a state banquet.
At the same time, Xiao Tingyun, the new emperor, also gained countless fans. The reason why he gained fans was because he only stared at Long Jiu next to him at the dinner party and focused on serving Long Jiu.
For a time, the unmarried couple, the new emperor Xiao Tingyun and the future queen Long Jiu, instantly became a national couple. In just one night, several fan clubs for the two appeared on the Star Internet.
(End of chapter)
