Chapter 150 Sir Lu, what a coincidence

Shen Baoqing did not return to the Grand Tutor's Mansion that night and stayed with Jiang Yueyao.

That night, she told her about her father and mother, her brother, the bravery of the Mobei Army, and the beautiful scenery of Mobei.

"Everyone says the desert is barren, but only when you go there do you realize that besides the desert there is also an endless prairie. It is a real prairie, stretching as far as the eye can see. In spring, the grass is covered with colorful wildflowers, like a huge blanket covering the entire prairie."

"In the desert, there are oases, poplar forests, long rivers, sunsets... and the strongest and bravest men."

"The people there are simple and honest, without the intrigues and schemes of the capital. When I go out, everyone affectionately calls me 'Miss Qingqing'."

"People there come from all corners of the country, traveling and trading. The stalls on the street are filled with all kinds of dazzling jewelry, all at low prices, and everyone is honest."

"I want to eat baked naan, hand-pulled lamb, drink goat milk, and also want the scallion scrambled eggs that my mother makes..."

"Yaoyao, I really want to go back."

Jiang Yueyao held her gently in her arms

He advised softly, "Mobei is in turmoil right now. Who can trust you alone?"

"Don't be afraid, everything will be fine, just wait a little longer."

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The war in Mobei has never stopped, and the court is in turmoil.

After the death of the crown prince, Emperor Minghuang was devastated and seemed to have aged a lot. The court officials were divided into three factions.

One faction is headed by Pei Xiang, also the Third Prince's party, with a large number of members and powerful influence.

There is also another faction, the Fourth Prince's Party. Although their numbers are not as large as Prime Minister Pei's party, they should not be underestimated.

The other faction was naturally headed by Taifu Lu Sui, who was a royalist from beginning to end.

They do not stand on any faction and only serve the emperor loyally.

After the Crown Prince's death, the Third Prince's faction and the Fourth Prince's faction were fighting each other to the death, and they both set their sights on Lu Sui and his men.

Behind Lu Sui is not only himself, but also the Yuan Grand Military Governor's Office, the Bai family, and the Duan family who used to support the prince... Although there are not many people, any one of them can beat a large number of opponents.

Therefore, each of their families became the target of the two princes' competition and desire to win over.

That evening, Lu Sui had just come out of the palace when he saw a carriage parked nearby.

The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and the third prince Chu Yi got out of the carriage.

"Lord Lu, what a coincidence."

Lu Sui stopped, looked at him, and saluted: "Third Prince."

"No need for formalities." The Third Prince reached out and gently helped Lu Sui up. When he stood up straight, he smiled gently. "The Emperor has been ill these past few days. Lord Lu, you've worked hard. It just so happens that we met today. Let's go to Wanhe Tower for a drink to relieve our fatigue. I haven't been there for a long time. I heard that they have a lot of new dishes, and I've always wanted to try them."

Lu Sui wanted to refuse, but the other party added another sentence.

"I heard that Wanhe Tower has a new manager, a young girl who is very capable." The third prince looked at Lu Sui and studied the expression on his face.

Lu Sui lowered his eyes slightly, his voice calm and steady.

"I have been very busy recently and haven't been there for a while. Since the Third Prince has invited me, let's go and take a look."

"Hahaha... Then you treat me to dinner tonight. After all, Wanhe Tower is yours."

Lu Sui said nothing. After the Third Prince got on the carriage, he also got on his own carriage.

As soon as he entered, his expression fell.

Compared to the Crown Prince’s gentle temperament, the Third Prince seems to be smiling all day long, but he is actually a typical smiling tiger.

Furthermore, his mother was Concubine Rou, whose family was the Fan family of the capital. Her father was the Minister of Revenue, and her mother was also from a prominent Qinghe family. Furthermore, after the Crown Prince's death, the Emperor had placed even greater hopes on the Third Prince, and Prime Minister Pei and his followers were on his side...

The third prince now seems to have regarded himself as the future crown prince.

He changed his previous cautious attitude and became bolder in doing things.

The third prince, who used to be so humble and respectful in front of him, now dared to threaten him openly or covertly.

But in this world, the most certain things are often the most likely to lead to accidents.

Half an hour later, the carriage stopped in front of Wanhe Tower.

Jiang Yueyao, who was standing at the door seeing off guests, immediately raised the corners of her lips and greeted them with a smile when she saw Lu Sui's carriage coming.

"grown ups……"

Every time she was in front of Lu Sui, her voice would unconsciously become very delicate.

The voice is already soft and tender, and if it is a little more delicate, it will be really irresistible.

Lu Sui lifted the curtain and got off the carriage.

Jiang Yueyao was about to move closer when a clear male voice came: "Master, could this be your young shopkeeper?"

Jiang Yueyao turned around and looked at the man in brocade clothes walking over.

He was about the same age as Lu Sui, dressed in gorgeous clothes. Her eyes swept over the golden Qilin on the hem of his robe, and she wondered which prince this was.

Sure enough, Lu Sui introduced her: "This is His Royal Highness the Third Prince."

Jiang Yueyao said to herself, "As expected," and then bowed to the other party.

"Meet the Third Prince."

"No need to be so polite. The King and Lord Lu haven't had dinner yet. Do you have any new dishes?"

Jiang Yueyao led the two of them inside.

"It depends on whether Your Highness prefers something light or strong. We recently added a new dish, five-flavor roasted goose, which is delicious and has received praise from many customers. You can try it."

"Okay, you decide. I'll have another jar of your signature Yu Li Chun. I haven't had it in a long time. Today, I must have a few drinks with Lord Lu."

Jiang Yueyao led the two of them to Shifang Pavilion and then left.

The Fourth Prince and Lu Sui sat opposite each other.

He took a look around and said to Lu Sui with a smile, "Your Wanhe Tower is becoming more and more presentable. It's much more interesting than before."

Lu Sui said nothing, just smiled and poured him a cup of tea.

The fourth prince picked up the teacup and took a sip.

He spoke as he put down the teacup.

"Zhong Qian, it's been almost twenty years since we met. Time flies."

Lu Sui drank his tea calmly.

He spoke slowly, "That's right. I was only four years old when I first followed my father into the palace."

"Of course, we had a fight when we first met. What was it about?"

"I, your humble servant, was ignorant and stole the Nine Links from Your Highness."

"Hahahaha, I can't blame you. It's really because I'm too stupid. I spent several days trying to solve a simple nine-ring puzzle, but you solved it in just two or three tries. At that time, the emperor praised you and said that you would achieve great things in the future."

Lu Sui: "Your Majesty, your compliments are unbelievable."

"Facts have proven that Father's words have come true. Now, as the Grand Tutor, you help him solve his problems and work diligently for the great cause. You are truly a pillar of the country."

"It is my duty as a subject to serve the great cause and the emperor."

The third prince had been playing the emotional card with him for a long time and was just about to get to the point.

A male voice came: "What a coincidence, I can meet my third brother and Lord Lu here. It seems that my trip here is worth it."

The third prince Chu Yi looked at the fourth prince Chu Mu who suddenly appeared, and his expression changed again and again.

Finally, he raised the corners of his lips with a gentle look on his face.

"Fourth brother, did you install a tracking device on me? How come you're here right after I arrived?"

"Hahaha, you're joking, Third Brother. Even if there is such a thing, how would I, Fourth Brother, dare to do it?"

As they were talking, the man had already sat down nearby.

Lu Sui was about to stand up and salute when he was held down by him.

"We are all family, so there is no need to be so polite, Master."

This sentence made the Third Prince look at Lu Sui a little more.