As soon as he stepped into the sedan chair, a guard came to tell him that someone wanted to see him.

The meeting place was at the Governor's Mansion. Upon entering, he saw the weapons racks, the alleys swept clean, and the security was tight. As Luo Shenyuan crossed the threshold, he saw the sky suddenly darken, dark clouds covering the day. The jujube trees lining the alley swayed violently in the wind. Luo Shenyuan whispered to his attendant, "Send word back that I might be late."

Lu Jiaxue stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back. Outside were the vermilion palace walls and glazed tiles, and in the distance were the rolling shadows of gray mountains.

Luo Shenyuan walked into the room, smiled, and bowed, "Your Excellency the Governor has invited me, but I wonder what you want to talk to me about?"

Luo Shenyuan was known for his silence, but he was actually quite adaptable and never made others feel uncomfortable. At least when it came time to socialize, he wouldn't refuse. This was how he developed his drinking capacity. A genius who remains unsung is a master, like Wang Yangming's supreme philosophy of mind. To achieve power, he had to be involved in the world; no one rises to the top by holding their head high.

Lu Jiaxue turned around and saw Luo Shenyuan, who had a figure as handsome as a pine tree and was extremely elegant.

Lu Jiaxue knew that Luo Shenyuan was also very cruel, and his pursuit of power was no less than anyone else. Otherwise, why would he help Xu Wei do so many things?

But for him, power has been in his hands for too long. Things have been in his hands for too long, and he no longer feels them.

This man married Luo Yining, and they spent every day together, doing the same things he and Yining had done before.

Lu Jiaxue closed his eyes. Why did he only discover all these clues after Luo Yining got married? If that was true, then he'd practically handed her over to Luo Shenyuan himself. After all, the Queen wouldn't have asked Yining to be the Third Prince's concubine if she wasn't trying to curry his favor. He wouldn't have spoken for Wei Ling; he'd even agreed to Cheng Lang marrying her to solidify the relationship between the two families.

"Lord Luo is finally here." Lu Jiaxue sat opposite him and asked Luo Shenyuan to sit down as well.

He will offer a very tempting condition to give Luo Shenyuan what he wants. He thinks Luo Shenyuan will not give up his future for a woman. He is not that kind of person.

"I asked you to come here to discuss my trip to Shanxi with Lord Luo." Lu Jiaxue took the teapot and poured tea for him personally. "Lord Luo has many informants in Shanxi. I'm sure I know that I've killed Zeng Heng, and that the Emperor has sent troops to Datong to confiscate his property. I wonder if Lord Luo is secretly relieved?"

Luo Shenyuan drank tea. Ever since his informant's death, he'd suspected Lu Jiaxue would find out. Those fools had dared to act while Lu Jiaxue was in Datong. But Lu Jiaxue had no evidence; all the correspondence between him and Zeng Heng had been destroyed. Therefore, he felt it best to remain silent.

Lu Jiaxue was a smart man, and his partnership with Wang Yuan wasn't strong. He wouldn't go to great lengths to mess with him; there was no need.

But now, could it be that he has changed his mind?

Luo Shenyuan played Tai Chi and said, "I am naturally relieved. The traitor has been found by you, sir. The border is now stable. This is all thanks to you, sir."

Lu Jiaxue said: "Lord Luo, don't be too wary. I admire you very much. You are very similar to me when I was young. I even want to help you-"

The only civil servant Lu Jiaxue supported was Cheng Lang, but after Cheng Lang transcended his control, his uncle no longer supported him much.

Luo Shenyuan didn't say anything.

The wind was blowing hard outside the window, and finally it started to rain. The rapid raindrops hit the window frame and the yard. The yard was covered with fog, and soon a small stream gathered.

Therefore, the house became increasingly quiet.

"I want to ask Lord Luo for something. If Lord Luo is willing to give it up, I will fully support Lord Luo in becoming the Minister and joining the cabinet."

"As long as Lord Luo is willing to give me a letter of divorce." Lu Jiaxue finally slowly and softly stated the purpose of his trip, "I want Lord Luo's wife - Wei Yining."

He turned his head, and there was a kind of ruthless calmness on his handsome face, as if he didn't take him seriously at all.

Because he felt that Luo Shenyuan was not worthy.

Luo Shenyuan smiled suddenly after hearing this. "What a coincidence! If Lord Lu had asked for the lives of my colleagues, or even my father, I might have considered it. But I have absolutely no intention of giving away my wife."

"In fact, Luo has no intention of cooperating with you. To cooperate with you, you must have a strong relationship with you. Only then will you not abandon me. Luo's wife is waiting for you at home, so I'll take my leave today."

After saying that, he bowed and left. Someone was already waiting for him outside the door with an umbrella.

"Then Lord Luo must be careful. Things in the court change rapidly and it is hard to predict." Lu Jiaxue said.

Luo Shenyuan's back froze. Lu Jiaxue was trying to threaten him... but he still left without looking back.

Lu Jiaxue did not expect Luo Shenyuan to refuse. He did not expect that such a politician would have some feelings.

The rain poured down like a torrential downpour. Looking at the downpour outside, Lu Jiaxue suppressed the madness that had been brewing inside him. For so many years, no one had stood with him at dusk, no one had asked if his porridge was warm. After so many years of walking alone through bloodshed, he finally had a glimpse of her. So he would never let her go.

Since that was the case, he simply didn't care about anything and just snatched the person away.

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The heavy rain made Luo Yining very worried, and Luo Shenyuan had not returned yet.

On the kang by the window were Nan Ge'er's toys: a tangram puzzle, a tiger pillow, and nesting dolls. He stuck his little butt out and played with the tangram puzzle, then turned back to cling affectionately to Yining, as if he were born from her, his small, lotus-shaped arms wrapped around her neck, calling her "sister" non-stop.

Lin Hairu was convinced by her son, and there was no way she could correct him. She pinched his nose and said, "If your third brother hears, he will definitely spank you."

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