Transmigrator Meets Reincarnator

Chapter 369: Because Im Lazy (2)

Wenqing noticed that Chu Lian was rubbing her hands together and huffing out her breath to warm them, so she quickly stuffed a new handwarmer into her hands. She hesitated before asking, Third Young Madam, since you were the one who came up with the idea, why didnt you give the blueprints directly to General Qian?

After Wenqing blurted out the question, she immediately realised that it wasnt appropriate.

She hurriedly tried to make up for it, Third Young Madam, please dont blame this servant. This servant went over the line. This servant shouldnt have cast doubt on Third Young Madams decision.

Chu Lian looked up just in time to catch the fear that flashed across Wenqings face. She reacted with a bright, yet cunning smile. Her beautiful almond-shaped eyes curved into upturned crescent moons.

I have nothing to hide from the two of you. If you want to know, Ill just tell you. Of course its because Im lazy!

There is a saying called self-preservation is the first law of nature. Everyone has moments when theyre selfish, when their beloved partners are no longer more important their own selves. Isnt it more silly not to put your own survival first?

If you dont even treat yourself well, how can you expect others to treat you well?

There was nothing wrong about Wenqings question. If Chu Lian had presented the snowboat to Great General Qian today, then she would definitely have gotten credited for the major contribution.

From their understanding of General Qians personality, if the northern border troops managed to overcome this trial, he would likely push for a promotion for Chu Lian. Even if she didnt mention anything to him, she would most likely rise up another rank or even become a Royal Princess.

However, Chu Lian had gone straight to Third Young Master the moment she had arrived in the camp. She had even ordered the men in her party not to reveal that she had been the one to design the snowboat.

Wenqing and Wenlan had been waiting with bated breath to hear what kind of righteous reason Chu Lian had for doing so.

Could it be that Third Young Madams heart was filled with Third Young Master and that her goal was to become her husbands silent support? Or perhaps she wanted to become a hidden hero?

Although there were plenty of hot-blooded reasons, those were completely unrelated to Chu Lian.

She had actually revealed without any shame at all that she had just been too lazy!

The flames burning in Wenqing and Wenlans eyes were instantly extinguished by a basin of ice cold water and disappeared without even the slightest trace of smoke

Wenqing and Wenlans faces were now stiff. The corners of their lips twitched as they tried to think of a reply for their mistress.

Third Young Madam kept mumbling about Third Young Master being a lunatic, but from their point of view, Third Young Madam wasnt any better.

Just take a look at the other noble madams. They fought for their husbands favour all the time. When their Third Young Master wasnt around in the estate, their Third Young Madam lived even more happily than when he was around. Other noble madams cared about their reputation. Their Third Young Madam treated her Honoured Lady title as if it was just for show. Other noble madams loved to dress up. Their Third Young Madam was only occupied with eating

Wenqing and Wenlan ranted crazily in their hearts.

Chu Lian glanced at her abnormally silent maidservants and noticed that their expressions were quite blank, so she kindly explained further.

Think about it. If I were to give the snowboat blueprints directly to General Qian, he would definitely keep me in his tent for questioning. Later on, the rest of the officers would also have to ask me tons of questions Following that, it would be having to coordinate the mass production of the snowboats, setting the principles and discussing the usage of the snowboats

The moment she thought of all that had to be done, Chu Lian felt dizzy. Rather than working herself to the bone, why not hand over the tiring stuff to He Sanlang? He would definitely be willing to do it!

Wenqing and Wenlan: ..

The two of them were a little exasperated by Third Young Madams reasoning. Dont you want everyone to see you in a new light, Third Young Madam?

If the Emperor ever found out about this, he might even praise their Third Young Madam in front of the whole court. That was an honour that most people couldnt even dream about. With that, every time anyone in the capital mentioned Chu Lian, the first thing they would think about wouldnt be how her fertility had caught House Jingans eye.

Everyone would have to be respectful towards their Third Young Madam so as not to offend the Emperor then. That lady from House Dingyuan, Zou Yuanqin, wouldnt have the guts to frame Third Young Madam any longer!

Chu Lian stared curiously at Wenqing and Wenlan. She hadnt expected her two maidservants to be so competitive. She found it funny and smiled as she said, Why do I have to make others see me in a new light? I think that its good enough for me to eat well and live well. Why do I need approval from others? Its not like Im living for other peoples attention. Its good enough if Im happy. I like to be comfortable and I dont like to worry about so many things. Let me tell you girls. If you worry too much, youll age faster!

Chu Lian reached out to poke Wenqing and Wenlans foreheads, copying the mannerisms of an elder educating her juniors.

Wenqing and Wenlan were shocked stiff by Third Young Madams strange worldview. Their jaws dropped in amazement.

Chu Lian smiled, Does this mean that you girls think General Sima is impressive?

Wenqing and Wenlan nodded furiously. Of course! General Sima was quite well-known in the army despite her young age. Even they had heard of General Sima when they had been in the capital. Any woman who knew a bit of martial arts would admire General Sima!

She was the modern Hua Mulan!

Even the Empress Dowager, who usually remained a recluse in the palace and never talked about court matters, had personally praised Sima Hui at the national banquet and awarded her with a set of custom-made armour.