Chapter 151 Don’t Be Too Greedy

Lu Sui sat there, drinking tea slowly and leisurely, not looking at anyone. He adjusted his sitting posture slightly, his whole body filled with a rare laziness of relaxation.

The Third Prince withdrew his gaze, the curve of his lips as gentle and harmless as ever.

The Fourth Prince glanced at him and also picked up the tea and started drinking.

But there was a flash of sinisterness in his drooping eyes.

Jiang Yueyao brought people to deliver the food, including four dishes, one soup, and a pot of Yulichun.

While arranging the dishes, Jiang Yueyao clearly felt the gazes of the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince on her. Even after she finished arranging the dishes and walked out, the bad feeling still lingered in her.

She walked a few steps, turned around and looked at Lu Sui.

He sat there with his eyes lowered, his posture calm and expression indifferent, and occasionally he would smile, but it was only for a moment.

Returning to the front hall, she called Xiaoman.

"You serve over at Shifang Pavilion. Go there if you need anything."

"good."

When she finished her work again and came down from upstairs, she saw that the carriages of the Fourth Prince and the Third Prince, which were originally parked at the door, were gone.

Jiang Yueyao hurriedly asked Xia Ying beside her: "Have both princes left?"

"Yeah, just left."

"Where is Lord Lu?"

"No, probably still in the backyard."

Jiang Yueyao immediately turned around and went to the backyard.

There was no one in Shifang Pavilion, so she turned around and went up to Guanfeng Pavilion again.

Sure enough, before I got close, I saw Qingxuan standing aside.

When Qingxuan saw her coming, he bowed. Jiang Yueyao nodded and walked into the pavilion.

In the pavilion, Lu Sui leaned back in his chair, supporting his forehead with his right hand, and closed his eyes to rest.

As I got closer, I could smell the faint aroma of alcohol on him.

Jiang Yueyao bent down and looked closer at him carefully. For the first time, she discovered that Lu Sui's eyelashes were very long, and at this moment they were closed together, like a small fan.

She stretched out her finger and was about to touch it when the man suddenly opened his eyes and glanced at her sharply, scaring Jiang Yueyao so much that she withdrew her hand abruptly.

"You scared me to death." She stood still and looked at Lu Sui who was sitting still.

Lu Sui raised his eyes to look at her: "What are you going to do?"

"No." Jiang Yueyao sat opposite him and poured herself a cup of tea.

She took a sip and looked up at Lu Sui. She saw that he was still looking at her. His eyes were deep and difficult to understand, which made her heart tighten inexplicably.

"What's wrong with you?" She put down the tea. "Are you unhappy?"

"Nothing!" Lu Sui sat up straight. "Are you done?"

"Not yet. There are still a few guests in the private rooms upstairs who haven't left yet," Jiang Yueyao asked him, "Are you leaving?"

"I'm not busy. I'll wait for you."

"Yeah." She stood up and went out. "Then I'll go get busy. I'll come find you when I'm done."

"good."

It was half an hour later when Jiang Yueyao finished her work.

She gave a brief instruction and followed Lu Sui into the carriage.

At this time, there were not many cars and pedestrians on the street, only the sound of wheels pressing on the road.

Jiang Yueyao was sitting opposite Lu Sui. Seeing that he was very tired today, she stood up and sat next to him, raising her hand to massage his forehead.

Lu Sui didn't move, his eyes slightly closed, letting her do what she wanted.

Jiang Yueyao held his forehead while looking at him. From her perspective, Lu Sui's face was clearly defined, with a prominent nose, deep eyes, long black eyelashes, and a pair of thin lips that were slightly pursed...

Her heart moved, she lowered her head, and her lips fell on the tip of his nose.

Just a light touch and away he went.

Lu Sui opened his eyes and looked at her: "A sneak attack?"

"No, it's a reward." Jiang Yueyao pursed her lips and smiled secretly, "Master Lu has worked so hard for the great cause of his people. As one of his people, I will give you a little benefit on behalf of everyone."

"Is that all the benefit?"

"Master, don't be too greedy. Can you have a little... oh you..."

Before she could finish her words, Lu Sui grabbed her slender waist, turned her over, and sat on him.

The two of them were very close.

Jiang Yueyao heard Lu Sui's steady and strong heartbeat.

She raised her hand, touched his face, and asked softly, "Are you in a bad mood today?"

"Why do you think so?" Lu Sui raised his eyebrows.

"Feelings." Jiang Yueyao took the initiative to lean into his arms, playing with his slender fingers while whispering, "Is the court very stressful?"

"Also, is the war in Mobei very tense?" Jiang Yueyao thought of Shen Baoqing and was also worried. "Qingqing has been unable to eat or sleep well these days. She is worried about General Shen and Madam Shen. Is there any news from there?"

She asked one question after another.

Lu Sui sighed: "These are not things you should worry about."

"But I look at Qingqing..."

"What's the point of her getting so anxious? If a war breaks out in Mobei, it won't be over in a month or two. It could take a year or two, or even ten or eight years. She's lived in Mobei for many years, doesn't she even know this?"

"She's just worried..."

"It's useless to worry, it's better to take care of yourself."

Jiang Yueyao stopped talking.

She actually knew that once a war broke out at the border, it would not be over in a short period of time, but she just wanted Lu Sui to comfort her, and then she would use words to comfort Shen Baoqing.

But today, Lu Sui was in a bad mood and spoke in a particularly cold and harsh tone.

She pushed him away, sat aside, turned her face away, and ignored him.

Seeing her like this, Lu Sui couldn't help but raise his hand and pinch his eyebrows.

"What are you making a fuss about?"

Jiang Yueyao turned around, her eyes inexplicably red.

"Where did I make trouble? It's obvious that you are in a bad mood. You don't like what I say!"

Lu Sui suddenly stopped talking.

He looked at her straight in the eyes, his thin lips pressed together.

Jiang Yueyao was most afraid of him being like this.

Without saying a word, he just looked at her calmly, his whole body filled with the pressure of a superior.

She turned her face away and ignored him.

Thinking that the carriage would arrive soon, she would never go with him again next time.

I'm already tired.

We finally met, but I was in a bad mood again.

Neither of them spoke again. The carriage traveled all the way and stopped at Chunmen Lane.

Jiang Yueyao lifted the curtain, got off the carriage, and walked towards the yard angrily.

There were footsteps behind me, following slowly.

She knew it was Lu Sui, so she didn't wait for him or look back, but went straight into the yard.

Aunt Chun came out from the yard at the side and was about to say hello when she saw her come back, but she saw Lu Sui following behind her, so she shrank back.

Jiang Yueyao entered the house and Lu Sui followed her in.

She turned around and looked at him angrily: "Why are you coming here instead of going back to your Taifu Mansion?"

Lu Sui walked straight to the couch and sat down.

Hearing this, he looked up at her.

"This is my private home, why can't I come?"

Jiang Yueyao became even angrier when she heard this.

"Okay, then I'll move out tomorrow and return it to you."

As he said that, he was about to pack his luggage.

Lu Sui reached out and grabbed her wrist.

He pulled the person into his arms and hugged him tightly.

"I'm not mad at you!"

“But I feel it…”

"The Third and Fourth Princes are making me feel really bad!" Lu Sui finally confessed the reason. "Ever since the Crown Prince passed away, the position in the Eastern Palace has been vacant. These days, the Third and Fourth Princes have been fighting overtly and covertly for the throne, making the entire court a chaotic mess."

"The war in Mobei is getting intense right now. Far from caring about the border fighting, they're vying for power and profit. As a result, a batch of grain and fodder being shipped to Mobei was robbed by bandits due to a lack of soldiers."

"Ah?" Jiang Yueyao was shocked.

"I have reported this matter to the Emperor, and he has ordered me to investigate it thoroughly in secret. I must leave the capital tomorrow."

As soon as I heard he was leaving.

How could Jiang Yueyao still have a bad temper?

I immediately hugged him and didn't want to let go.

"How long will it take?"

"I don't know, but I will be back as soon as possible." Lu Sui whispered to her, "During the time I'm away from Beijing, if I run into the Third and Fourth Princes again, try to avoid them."

Jiang Yueyao nodded: "Okay."