147: save2 The Mystery
Compared to ordinary people, Liu Lili's background was considered passable. At the very least, she was middle class. She didn't lack for food or clothing, which was far better than the commoners at the bottom. Moreover, she was lucky enough to have a father capable of being ennobled through his own abilities.
Of course, when compared to Lu Lele, this looked somewhat insufficient. However, this inferiority was limited only to a comparison with Lu Lele.
Through Liu Lili's narration, Lu Lele essentially verified her previous view: Liu Lili was absolutely a political sacrifice. The reason she came to her side must be because someone wanted her to do so.
Especially that year of etiquette training. You had to understand, noble schools taught etiquette as well. For Baron Liu to hire a private etiquette tutor for his daughter to spend a whole year specifically learning manners, it was clearly done for the sole purpose of sending his daughter to the Earl's residence.
Furthermore, there was definitely a greater purpose than simply currying favor with the Earl.
Ordinary people wouldn't say so many strange, flirty remarks to Lu Lele upon arriving at the Earl's residence, especially given that rumors of Lu Lele mistreating the servants around her had long since spread.
Unless Liu Lili had no brain, but the facts clearly showed that was not the case.
As for what Liu Lili said about changing her mind the moment she saw her, that was even more fake.
Love at first sight?
Only a little kid would believe that. Lu Lele didn't believe that aside from herself, anyone else would so easily fall in love at first sight with someone they had just met. Love at first sight required conditions, okay.
Looking back at Liu Lili's behavior, her intent was actually quite obvious.
From the very beginning of their meeting, Liu Lili had been trying to boost Lu Lele's favorability rating. If the first or second time could be called an accident, it could now be one hundred percent confirmed.
She wanted to conquer Lu Lele.
Thinking of this, Lu Lele couldn't help but feel excited.
After all, a one-sided conquest and a two-sided conquest were two completely different games.
Who was the hunter and who was the prey was not yet decided.
However, for some reason, there was still a trace of unease in the bottom of Lu Lele's heart.
Liu Lili's intent was displayed a bit too obviously. Since she could discover it, others naturally could discover it as well.
She absolutely had to make predictions based on the worst-case scenario.
For instance, her current personal maid, Zhang Yuelu, and the Earl behind Zhang Yuelu.
If the Head Maid hadn't died, then Wang Xiran and the King behind Wang Xiran would also know about this matter.
This was a very obvious thing.
And once it was known, the repercussions would be troublesome.
Of course, no one would believe that Liu Lili really liked Lu Lele or had fallen in love at first sight. They would absolutely judge the situation based on the power represented behind Liu Lili.
The Earl had once said that Baron Liu Xiaochou was also a member of the Royalists?
No, if he were a Royalist, Baron Liu sending his daughter over would have been sufficient. There was no need to have Liu Lili attempt to conquer the Earl's daughter, who had such a notorious reputation.
Could it be the Reformists? Or perhaps, the hidden Innovators, or some other force?
There wasn't enough information to verify it.
Lu Lele vaguely felt that the matter didn't seem as simple as it appeared on the surface.
Whether it was Liu Lili's arrival or her attempt to conquer her, the intent contained within and the possible impact it would bring were not what was seen on the surface.
Lu Lele felt as if she were a chess piece on a chessboard, and right now, she couldn't see the chess player moving the pieces, let alone know what they really wanted to do.
The only thing Lu Lele could do was make herself more cautious and strive to figure out these mysteries before the next save point.
In other words, not dying from acting recklessly would count as a success. Dying from the plot was no big deal.
After all, she could reload and start over.
As long as she survived long enough in this save and didn't die from an accident, the truth behind these mysteries would slowly surface by then.
Even if Lu Lele did nothing, she would be able to see the results of these layouts when the time came, and deduce seven or eight out of ten things from the results. Combined with what she saw, she could make a guess, and by the next save, she could naturally make arrangements in advance.
The advantage is mine.
Of course, Lu Lele couldn't just do nothing.
She looked at Liu Lili, who had a confident smile on her face, and reciprocated with a shy smile.
In the Liu Lili of this world, Lu Lele seemed to see herself from the first few saves of the previous world.
truly so innocent.
It was a pity that this world didn't possess simple and straightforward love. Under the influence of the great dye vat of politics, all love had lost its purest base color.
However, Lu Lele believed that even in such a situation, she could still complete the conquest and give her beloved a perfect ending.
"It is about time to eat. Shall we go together?"
"Mm, okay."
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In the blink of an eye, it was Monday.
Zhang Lenglan didn't seem to have any objection to having an extra student.
The classes went on as usual, just lecturing to one more person.
Of course, Lu Lele heard from Zhang Yuelu that Teacher Lenglan had already applied to the Earl for a raise, and the Earl had agreed.
She disappeared on weekends and never worked overtime. Teaching more students required a pay raise.
This woman really was an outright slacker employee.
Lu Lele criticized her in her heart, but naturally, she wouldn't say it out loud on the surface.
When the day's classes ended and Liu Lili was the first to leave, she finally found the opportunity to grab Zhang Lenglan, stopping her from slipping away.
"Young Miss, do you need something? My work for today is finished," Zhang Lenglan asked.
"Um, Teacher Zhang, there are some things I want to ask you."
Zhang Lenglan nodded, her speech still carrying that unhurried tone:
"What is it? Please speak, Young Miss."
Lu Lele then expressed that she had suddenly become interested in the Mana and that leaf Zhang Lenglan had mentioned earlier, and wanted Zhang Lenglan to explain it properly based on what she had said before.
Zhang Lenglan blinked her eyes and asked:
"Have you already asked the Earl and obtained his opinion?"
Lu Lele paused for a moment and shook her head.
If Zhang Lenglan hadn't mentioned it, Lu Lele really would have forgotten.
She had originally intended to ask, but then the Helena incident happened suddenly. Helena's death made Lu Lele completely forget about it, her heart only focused on how to eliminate the Head Maid, Wang Xiran.
By the time that matter was over, Lu Lele had really forgotten. After all, back then she just felt that what Zhang Lenglan said was unreliable and wanted to find an excuse to refuse her.
"Is that so?"
Zhang Lenglan nodded, then unexpectedly said:
"Young Miss, wait until you have asked the Earl for his opinion before coming to ask me. It won't be too late. After all, just like you said, for such an important matter, it is necessary for you to hear his opinion."