Chapter 74 Shen Pingjin Remains Silent, Yan Jue's Mischievous Pleasure

Lu Wuji was speechless.

However, the reason he brought Lu Qingjia to the Regent's Palace this time was naturally because he had important business to attend to.

Lu Wuji raised his hand, his tone somewhat serious, and beckoned to the servants behind him. He then relayed the instructions given by his father and grandfather, "You few, go and carry over the things we brought from the General's Mansion."

Lu Wuji turned around and this time bowed deeply to Shen Pingjin. "I must thank the Regent Princess for saving my brother from being kidnapped this time. These gifts are from my father and grandfather and represent the heartfelt wishes of our Zhenguo General's Mansion. I hope the Princess will accept them."

Shen Pingjin was a little stunned as she watched the servants of the General of the State's Mansion carrying boxes of all sizes into the Regent's Mansion.

Isn't this... a bit too extravagant?

Shen Pingjin noticed that the items Lu Wuji had sent in included a phoenix crown inlaid with jewels and kingfisher feathers, red jadeite beaded earrings, a magnolia-green double-embroidered brocade dress, and filigree beaded hairpins...

Shen Pingjin was shocked. She looked at Lu Wuji and hurriedly stepped forward, "Young General Lu, I rescued Jiajia, but I just thought he was cute. There's no need to send such a precious gift."

Lu Wuji was a martial artist, and to him, the words of his father and grandfather were like military orders. He said very seriously, "Your Highness, you are too kind. We, the General of the State, are extremely grateful for your rescue of Jiajia. We are just rough men who practice martial arts, and we really have no need for these things. Our family thinks that Your Highness is so beautiful that you should need these things. We had no choice but to... send some gold and silver jewelry over."

Looking at the carriage full of gold and silver treasures, Shen Pingjin couldn't help but swallow hard. Everyone said that the General of the State's Mansion had made many merits in battles and received many rewards. Now, Shen Pingjin truly knew just how much these rewards were.

Since they'd gone to such lengths, Shen Pingjin couldn't bring herself to refuse. If she wanted to return the favor, then she could only…

Seemingly noticing Shen Pingjin's gaze, Lu Qingjia walked up to Shen Pingjin with baby steps, blinking her eyes, and asked, "Sister, why are you staring at me like that?"

Shen Pingjin: "..."

She smiled somewhat awkwardly and replied softly, "Jiajia, would you like to come and visit the Regent's Palace for a few days?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingjia's joy almost leaped out of his eyes. He looked at Shen Pingjin in disbelief, "Pretty sister, I want to!"

Shen Pingjin was taken aback; she hadn't expected Lu Qingjia to agree so easily. She then looked at Lu Wuji beside her and asked softly, "Young General Lu, what do you think of this…?"

Lu Wuji already had the answer in his heart. He waved his hand indifferently, "Since the Princess has spoken, we will respectfully comply. It's just that we'll have to trouble the Princess to take care of my brother these next few days."

Watching the servants carry everything from the carriage into the Regent's Palace, Lu Wuji raised his hand in a gesture of respect to Shen Pingjin, "Your Highness, the things and my younger brother have been placed here. My mission is complete, so I will take my leave now."

Upon hearing this, Shen Pingjin seemed to freeze on the ground, feeling as if she had been tricked.

But what can be done? Since I brought it up myself, I have to bear the consequences. Besides, Lu Qingjia is such a cute little girl, she shouldn't cause any trouble staying at the mansion for a few days.

Shen Pingjin returned the greeting and said, "Young General Lu, please take care. Please give my regards to General Lu and General Lu Lao."

Knowing that his mission was complete, Lu Wuji sighed helplessly as he saw that Lu Qingjia, the little rascal, had finally succeeded.

Regent's wife, I haven't even figured out a solution for my naughty little brother yet, and you've already asked him to stay for a few days?

Lu Wuji concealed the expression in his eyes and turned to leave. Before leaving, he didn't forget to remind Lu Qingjia of the rules.

Looking at his older brother's deep and experienced demeanor, Lu Qingjia's impatience reached its peak. Despite this, he could only endure it. However, he knew that if he could just hold out, he could spend the next few days living with the beautiful older sister!

Seeing Lu Qingjia's serious expression, Lu Wuji's tone softened inexplicably. After giving his instructions, Lu Wuji strode to the carriage and mounted his horse.

Before leaving, he glanced at Lu Qingjia with a worried look, but to his surprise, the little brat gave him a look that said, "Don't worry."

Lu Wuji's eyes no longer held any lingering affection. He drove the carriage forward, leaving behind a cloud of dust floating in the sky.

As Shen Pingjin watched the carriage gradually drive away, she turned her gaze to Lu Qingjia, who was standing beside her and had just been reprimanded.

She lowered her head and said gently, "Jiajia, come with me into the mansion."

Lu Qingjia nodded obediently.

Nobody knew how incredibly excited he was!

But the moment he stepped across the threshold, he met a pair of dark, gloomy eyes.

Lu Qingjia: "..."

The person before him was dressed in a dark black brocade robe with gold stripes and stepped across the threshold in tall boots. His eyebrows and eyes were very light, and he exuded nobility. However, his calm and undisturbed eyes shattered and rippled when he saw Lu Qingjia.

Shen Pingjin hadn't expected Yan Jue to appear here. Thinking back to how he had pinned her against the wall that morning, rendering her completely immobile, a look of anger appeared on her face.

She avoided Yan Jue's eyes and consciously walked to the side. Just as she was about to pass by Yan Jue, a pair of long, strong hands suddenly grabbed her shoulders, forcing her to look at him directly.

Yan Jue asked, "Is this the child we rescued on our way to the clothing shop?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Pingjin turned her head away from Yan Jue, looking as if she would rather die than speak. Yan Jue found this amusing.

"Are you really determined not to talk to me anymore?" Yan Jue asked again.

Shen Pingjin found Yan Jue annoying, so she decided to close her eyes and let the person in front of her who was bothering her know how much she disliked him.

Yan Jue looked at Shen Pingjin with her eyes tightly closed. If he didn't know she was angry because of what he had done in the study earlier, her closed-eye appearance would have given her a rather submissive air.

Yan Jue's eyes darkened, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his long, powerful hands gripped Chen Pingjin tightly, causing wrinkles to appear on her pink sleeves.

Just as Yan Jue was about to say something, a slight pain suddenly came from his waist.

Yan Jue frowned and looked down to see Lu Qingjia pounding her waist.

Yan Jue's eyes suddenly darkened. The force with which this brat was hitting him was as if he was being tickled.