Stepping into the gambling den, the air was thick with the smells of sweat, stinky feet, vomit from drunkenness, and even the strong odor of body odor from not having showered for days.

Holding his breath, Futu looked up at Gu Xizhou.

Gu Xizhou, as if he had lost his sense of taste, frowned slightly and walked in expressionlessly as usual. The two saw Lu Dashan being coaxed into gambling by several hairy-faced men, with piles of silver coins bearing casino logos next to him.

These were all borrowed from the casino.

Borrowing money at a casino is easy, but if you can't pay it back, it's a very embarrassing situation.

Seeing Lu Dashan gambling like a madman, the child's eyes lit up. Gambling is harmful.

There are many reasons for the breakdown of a family, but the most devastating ones, besides chronic illnesses that are difficult to cure, are gambling and prostitution. Once you get involved, very few can get out of it smoothly.

Lu Dashan's familiar manner and comfortable interaction with the people here suggested he wasn't here for the first time. The Lu family was doomed; he could already foresee their collapse.

"Sir, let's go back!" Lu Futu had no intention of taking Lu Dashan away or saving him.

Lu Wujiu looked towards the corner and saw Zhao Han hiding in the shadows. He had been watching Lu Dashan the whole time. It seemed that the answer to what he wanted to know would soon be revealed.

The two walked out. Lu Wujiu lowered his eyes and looked at Lu Futu. The child was cold-blooded and had no intention of helping people he didn't like. In fact, he seemed to want to kick them while they were down.

Add insult to injury.

Strangely, he didn't want to straighten it.

There's no way to straighten out Lu Dashan; in fact, some people are better off being selfish.

Furthermore, the child clearly cares about his family and wants to protect them with his own little hands. This is evident from the previous incident with Lu Congrong. The fact that he didn't kill Lu Congrong shows that he was kind enough.

Stepping out of the gambling den, bathed in sunlight, the two squinted at the same time.

"Let's go back," Lu Wujiu said.

Fu Tu shook his head: "I'm going to stay in the county town for a while longer. Please do as you please." Then he ran off.

Lu Wujiu: "??"

He might just be a tool, staring at the child's back, remaining silent for a moment, before summoning Zhao Han from the gambling den.

"Your Highness!" Zhao Han's expression was not very good.

I just sent someone to ask the lord what he wanted to know while Lu Dashan was drunk, but it's unclear whether Lu Dashan was genuinely stupid or just pretending.

They didn't reveal a single detail.

If torture could be used, he has already interrogated him.

However, the prince clearly had no intention of killing the person; in fact, he wanted to obtain the answer without anyone noticing.

"Go and summon two guards to protect the two children of the Su family." Lu Wujiu stared at the back of the little Buddha, lamenting in his heart how much trouble the child was capable of causing. If this accident had not been handled properly, the child would have already been taken away and turned into a eunuch.

Zhao Han was slightly surprised. He stared at Lu Wujiu and felt that his guess might have some merit.

My lord, this is a case of loving the house because of its owner, a roundabout way of achieving your goal.

It seems that involving a child would easily win over the young widow.

That's really clever!

Seeing the smirk in Zhao Han's eyes, Lu Wujiu frowned and stared at the back of Zhao Han's head for a few seconds: "If you keep thinking nonsense, I'll chop off your head."

"No, no, I didn't think about anything. I'll go find someone to protect the two young masters right away." After Zhao Han finished speaking, his figure disappeared from in front of the gambling house.

Lu Wujiu stood on the road in the county town, watching people come and go. Thinking of the people who had just set their sights on Futu, he turned and walked towards the Cai family.

In Lucheng, apart from the county magistrate, the Cai family has the best connections and information network.

People from the palace came over, and their accents, appearances, and even physical characteristics did not resemble those of the Qi Kingdom. Lucheng was within the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty, so those who had their eyes on the Buddha were naturally from the Great Zhou Imperial Palace.

The Cai family would know as soon as someone arrived.

They infiltrated the Cai residence.

Just as Lu Wujiu was about to enter, he heard groans coming from inside.

Looking up, a strong expression flashed across his usually expressionless face.

He came quietly and left quietly, without disturbing anyone.

No wonder I haven't received any messages.

Leaving the Cai family, looking back at their opulent mansion, one can't help but feel a faint green hue emanating from it.

The flower hall of the Cai residence.

The servants who were serving were all driven out. Inside, Madam Feng was naked, leaning against the chaise longue. Rong Zhen's clothes were neat and tidy. He held a peacock feather in his hand, sliding it over his smooth and jade-like body.

His breathing became heavier.

After a long while, Rong Zhen washed his hands, picked up the clothes from the ground, and covered Madam Feng with them. His gaze was more tender than that of the woman he had been with on the bed.

"I'm leaving." His voice trembled slightly.

Madam Feng opened her eyes: "Go, take care."

"I will come back." Rong Zhen said, and walked outside.

In the quiet flower hall, Madam Feng's flushed face showed a faint smile, which then turned bitter as she stared at the peacock feathers on the couch, her eyes turning red.

She summoned servants to attend to her, and after another bath, she was once again the woman of wealth and beauty, as radiant as a peony.

Lu Wujiu returned to Su Jiaoniang's courtyard.

The roast duck in the courtyard was still warming from the embers, and a rich aroma wafted from the kitchen—an aroma he had never smelled before. Walking towards the kitchen, he saw meat simmering in a pot, and besides the meat, he noticed a spice packet containing what appeared to be both medicinal herbs and seasonings.

"What is this?" Lu Wujiu asked.

Su Jiaoniang glanced at it and said, "The seasonings I got from Doctor Liu include star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, fennel, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, and other commonly used spices. In addition, we also need cloves, monk fruit, angelica, eucommia, and amomum. The specific flavors of the herbs, when used appropriately, can also stimulate one's appetite."

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