Chapter 663: Storms Rising
"I was just possessed by a ghost and said those words. They are not true. I did not harm Yu Anniang. Lu Lang, you must believe me..." said Princess Anyue.
Princess Anyue's explanation seemed weak.
Before the police could pull him out, two men who looked like servants came in and pulled Lu An out.
"My lord, the elder asked you not to bring shame to the Lu family. He is waiting for you outside." The servant lowered his voice.
Lu An walked out of the government office in a daze.
"Lü Lang, don't leave."
"What will I do if you leave?"
"Don't go."
Princess Anyue's voice sounded behind him, hoping that Lu An would turn around and look at her.
However, Lu An did not look back.
There was a carriage parked outside the yamen.
When Lu An got on the carriage, he saw his father sitting upright and dignified.
Lu An looked at Elder Lu and said, "Dad, did you know that An Yue killed An Niang?"
Lord Lu didn't say anything, but his eyes told him the answer.
"Why?" Lu An asked.
"Yu An's mother is dead. Princess Anyue is a princess, which will benefit your career." Elder Lu said coldly, "If I had known this would happen, I would not have let you marry Anyue."
For his career...
His father only cared about the Lu family and reputation. In his father's eyes, he was just a tool.
He has been a complete failure these past few decades.
She was a chess piece in her father's hand. When her beloved was killed, she treated the murderer as her first wife and respected and loved her for decades.
The only son was raised to such a state that he died in prison.
Who can he blame? Blame himself.
Blame him for being stupid and cowardly!
Lu An sat down and laughed softly, a desperate laugh.
"Divorce An Yue." said Elder Lu.
Lu An sat there like a soulless man.
"Okay, I'll listen to my father."
Elder Lu looked at him and frowned slightly.
If today's incident were to get out, it would definitely have an impact on the Lu family's reputation.
The Wu family...
Elder Lu tapped his knees with his knuckles, adding another insult to the Wu family.
In court.
Princess Anyue has pleaded guilty, but because she confessed to another case in court, which involved an old case and needed to be investigated, no verdict was made and she was taken into custody and imprisoned.
When Princess Anyue was taken away, her spirit was completely drained away. She no longer had the arrogance and domineering attitude she had before, only despair and regret.
Tang Li walked towards the gate of the government office. He had just used his mental power twice in a row and his face was full of fatigue.
Every time she uses witchcraft, it actually consumes her energy, so she doesn't use it easily. But just now, she just wanted to end the battle quickly and make the person who wanted to harm Mu Bao and Tang Bao confess quickly and then be brought to justice!
Tangli walked to the gate of the government office.
One hand wrapped around her waist, pulling her into a hug.
After all, Wei Qing was the Minister of Justice, an official appointed by the imperial court, in charge of punishment, and he was also the person involved. In order to avoid gossip, he did not appear in the court, but waited outside the door.
Wei Qing felt sorry for his wife when he saw how tired she was. He picked her up and put her in the carriage.
Tang Li nestled in Wei Qing's arms, a smile on her slightly pale face: "Husband, Princess Anyue has pleaded guilty."
Wei Qing nodded: "I know, thank you for your hard work."
He kissed her on the forehead.
"Husband, I want to take a nap." Tang Li said.
As she spoke, she found a comfortable position in the man's arms, closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Sleeping in his arms, smelling his familiar scent, I feel warm and safe.
When Tangli woke up again, it was already the next day.
It was bright outside.
After washing up and having breakfast, she went next door to see the two babies.
Mu Bao and Tang Bao sat side by side, and Fu Niang was feeding them.
Seeing his mother, Mu Bao's eyes lit up and he called out sweetly, "Mom~"
Tang Bao also watched Tang Li and patted the place next to him with his little hands.
Tangli walked over and sat down next to Tangbao.
Tang Bao leaned on her lazily.
"Madam, Yu Niang feels guilty towards you. She is also frightened after this incident. She wants to stay at home to take care of Goudan, so she wants to quit her job at the Wu Mansion..." Fu Niang said.
Tangli nodded.
Yu Niang did not make a big mistake this time, and Tang Li did not blame her.
But her personality is really not suitable for staying with Mu Bao and Tang Bao.
Mu Bao and Tang Bao are her treasures, and Tang Li has very high requirements for the people who serve her closely.
Absolutely loyal, smart, and clear-headed.
Tangli was very satisfied with Fu Niang's performance this time.
"Funiang, go to the housekeeper and withdraw one hundred taels of silver for Yu Niang, so that she can accompany Goudan well." Tang Li said.
"I would like to thank Madam on behalf of Yu Niang." Fu Niang said hurriedly.
Madam is really a very good master. Where else can I find such a good master?
It was Yu Niang who didn't understand clearly.
"I've told the housekeeper that your monthly allowance will increase by five taels every month. From now on, you and I will have to work hard to take care of the two babies together." Tang Li said.
Although Mu Bao and Tang Bao are only one year old, they are much more mature than ordinary one-year-old babies and are easy to take care of. Tang Li does not plan to find another wet nurse.
Fu Niang, plus the maids and servants she selected, is almost enough.
"Yes, madam, I will do my best." Fu Niang said quickly, unable to help but smiling.
Five more taels a month, that’s fifty taels a year. This increase in silver is more than what you can earn from running a small business!
…
The old case of Princess Anyue was also under investigation and progress was soon made.
The minister in charge of the case found a female skeleton from a well. Based on some characteristics, he judged that it was indeed the missing Yu Anniang.
Princess Anyue had confessed her guilt in court, and with this skeleton, it was clear that Princess Anyue had murdered Yu Anniang.
Princess Anyue was sentenced to eighty strokes of the cane and exiled two thousand miles for multiple crimes.
In prison, Princess Anyue was beaten with eighty sticks, her body was covered in blood, and she was dying.
Her face was pale as she looked towards the prison gate, hoping her lover would come and see her.
Yu Anniang has been dead for eighteen years.
She and Lu An had been married for eighteen years.
No matter what, she is more important.
Her husband couldn't be so heartless.
Princess Anyue waited day after day, but until the day she was exiled, Lu An never came to see her.
She and the convicted official's family were taken to the place of exile by the officials.
Just as she was about to leave the capital, she suddenly saw a horse coming from a distance.
Princess Anyue watched the approaching figure without blinking.
It was Lu An.
"Lü Lang..." She looked at him almost greedily.
When Lu An walked up to her, Princess Anyue was already in tears.
"Lü Lang, I knew you wouldn't abandon me. You would come to see me."
Princess Anyue pounced towards Lu An, but Lu An took two steps back to avoid her, looking indifferent.
"Lü Lang..."
Lu An handed something to Princess Anyue, and Princess Anyue saw the thing clearly.
It turned out to be a letter of divorce!
"We have been married for eighteen years, and it was all just a dream. It was a mistake from the beginning. Your deception and my cowardice together killed An Niang, leaving her trapped in a dry well for eighteen years without seeing the sun. I will never forgive you, nor will I forgive myself. From now on, we are done with each other and have nothing to do with each other anymore." Lu An said coldly and turned away.
Princess Anyue stood there, the light in her eyes gradually fading away, leaving only bone-deep despair.
This time, she really regretted it.
She shouldn't have attacked the Wu family. At least she wouldn't lose her husband.
Now, she has nothing!
…
In the palace.
Concubine Wang was twisting a flower in her hand and listening to the report from her confidant, feeling very disappointed.
"I thought both sides would suffer losses, but in the end one side was suppressing the other."
She was responsible for Lu Xuan's death.
She did this because she wanted An Yue and Tang Li to fight, and then she would sit on the mountain and watch the fight.
She really didn't expect that Princess Anyue looked powerful, but was actually just a paper tiger that would burst with a single poke.
Tangli was unexpectedly unharmed.
However, it is not without use. Tang Li has completely offended Lord Lu!
The old fox, Lord Lu, is not as easy to deal with as Princess Anyue.
Concubine Wang couldn't help but smile as she thought about it.
…
When the news of Princess Anyue's death came, Lu Anzheng locked himself in the room, in a daze. When he heard this, his expression did not change much.
"She committed suicide. She was a princess after all. I will send people to collect her body." said Elder Lu.
This was what he guessed the emperor meant. Princess Anyue brought shame to the royal family, but she was the emperor's sister after all. The Lu family was actually doing this on behalf of the emperor.
Elder Lu looked at the slovenly Lu An and frowned, "How long are you going to be so decadent? You can't even handle your own business!"
Lu An was originally a military general, but after being seriously injured, he stayed in the capital to serve as an official.
He served as the Minister of War, an important position.
The Shangshu is getting old, and if this continues, the position of Shangshu will definitely be his.
"Father, I have already resigned from the Minister." Lu An said.
"Nonsense! I have already suppressed your letter of resignation. Pack up and go back to the Ministry of War to work!" said Lord Lu in a stern voice.
"You became like this because of a woman. Do you still remember that your last name is Lu?" Lord Lu continued.
Lu An looked at the tablets on the table where he had set up for Yu An's mother and child, and he was speechless.
"Father, I'm sorry..."
Lord Lu was so angry that he almost died and left in anger.
If the Lu family had a Minister of War, it would be even more powerful.
He had originally had high hopes for his eldest son, but now it has turned out like this!
Wu family!
He made another note.
check!
He wants to check on Wu Yu!
Catch him and put him down!
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