章 1242: Chapter 391: Buying People_2

Liu Tinglan nodded, taking in the words she'd heard. Although she didn't relish the idea of matching wits with Lu Zhu, if it meant eliminating a potential threat to her child, what was wrong with playing the villain just this once?

Previously, Liu Tinglan had not wanted to bother with Lu Zhu, considering her no more troublesome than a fly, one she would rather not swat for fear of the mess. But now, with the fly posing a potential threat to her child, she was not about to let things slide.

A few days later, noting the fine weather and hearing that the chrysanthemums in the courtyard were in full bloom, she went for a walk there, accompanied by Mother Lv, and happened to encounter Lu Zhu who was also there to appreciate the flowers.

Midway through their outing, Liu Tinglan felt thirsty, and Mother Lv went to fetch her some tea. By the time Mother Lv returned, she witnessed Lu Zhu pushing Liu Tinglan to the ground.