Chapter 389 Lu Jiangnian Returns
Yuan Wanru trembled when she heard the words, like a frightened deer.
"Your Majesty...I have been unable to sleep these past two days..."
As she spoke, she could not help coughing twice, her slender fingers twisting her handkerchief unconsciously, "My husband has gone to Qingzhou, my father-in-law is guarding the border, and in such a large mansion... I really don't know who to turn to for help..."
She raised her eyes timidly, her eyes full of admiration: "My father-in-law often taught me that the emperor is a wise ruler throughout history and a benefactor of the Lu family. My husband also often told me that the emperor is a kind elder."
At this point, her cheeks suddenly turned red, and her voice became softer and softer, "I am the one who dares to..."
The emperor stared at her for a long time, and suddenly chuckled, with a hint of elderly kindness in his laughter: "You have done very well. It is getting late. You should return home early with your reward."
Yuan Wanruru was pardoned and performed the ceremony solemnly.
I stumbled when I stood up, but luckily I managed to steady myself and avoid falling.
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As dusk fell, Yuan Wanru stepped out of the palace.
The last ray of sunlight in the sky reflected on her pale face, adding a bit of color to her sick appearance. She looked up at the darkening sky. Fortunately, she was able to go home in time to drink the bowl of fish soup.
Not long after the carriage had moved away, a burst of hurried horse hooves sounded overtaken it. A corner of the carriage curtain was blown up by the wind, revealing the prince's angular profile.
"The Crown Prince's wife was frightened today."
The prince's voice carried the coolness of the evening breeze, "But..."
He paused meaningfully, "Many things still need to be considered carefully."
Yuan Wanru's fingertips trembled slightly, she understood the prince's hidden meaning.
Did today's drama really fool the suspicious emperor?
I'm afraid not.
However, due to the lack of evidence and the fact that the father and son of the Lu family were working for him, the emperor temporarily suppressed his suspicions.
Concubine Liang's last words were like a thorn that pierced deeply into the emperor's heart.
"Thank you for your advice, Your Highness."
She responded softly, her voice blending into the rising sound of the evening drum.
The prince said no more, swung his whip in the air in a sharp arc, and the horse's neighing gradually faded away.
While galloping, the prince suddenly felt his eyes getting hot. Over the years, he had misjudged people and mistook the enemy for his mother. Today, he finally avenged his mother.
A cool breeze blew across his face, blowing away the moisture from the corners of his eyes.
"Mother..." he muttered in his heart, "Did you see it?"
"Will you blame me?"
The long sound of the night watch came from the distant bell tower, hiding those past events that were not worth telling to outsiders in the heavy twilight.
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On the second night after Yuan Wanru entered the palace, just as the third drum of midnight had been struck, a black horse shattered the silence under the imperial city.
Lu Jiangnian's robe fluttered like an eagle's wings in the night wind, and the saddle was stained with the red soil unique to Qingzhou.
Five consecutive days of non-stop racing had left his eyes bloodshot and stubble on his chin, but it couldn't hide the sharpness in his brows.
"Lord Lu?!" The long spears of the palace gate guards gleamed coldly in the moonlight, and they hurriedly withdrew after seeing the face of the person coming.
The emperor had already gone to bed.
The palace lanterns flickered, and the chief eunuch reported cautiously: "Your Majesty, Lord Lu wants to see you."
The emperor turned over on the dragon couch, his bright yellow nightgown particularly bright under the light: "Let him go back."
There was a strong sense of fatigue in his voice. "Let him go back home and discuss it tomorrow."
He had already made a judgment on the matter in Qingzhou, and he didn't have the energy to meet Lu Jiangnian in the middle of the night.
Lu Jiangnian received the oral instructions and when he turned around, his footsteps left a shadow in the candlelight.
Xuan Qing was leading the horse outside the palace gate. He saw the prince coming out with quick steps. He jumped on the horse three times more eagerly than usual - he was in a hurry to go back to see his wife.
The sound of horse hooves trampling across the bluestone slabs of Zhuque Street.
Xuan Qing looked at the prince's upright back and couldn't help but think of the long and arduous journey he had gone through.
As a close attendant, it was the first time he saw the prince rushing on the road so recklessly. He had never been like this even when the northern border was in crisis.
If he hadn't been thinking about seeing the girl Liu Yan, he would have been as tired as the other guards and cried for his parents.
It's really too tiring.
Fortunately, I finally returned to the capital.
"Squeak--" The red lacquered door had just opened a crack when Lu Jiangnian flashed in. The doorman rubbed his eyes, thinking he was seeing things: "The prince is back?!"
Lu Jiangnian strode towards Lingshuiju.
The moonlight is just right tonight.
Lu Jiangnian strode through the corridor, his combat boots crushing the silver frost on the ground. This month of separation was even more difficult than the three years of guarding the border.
This month of separation was even more tormenting than the three years of guarding the border.
In particular, on the way he received a letter from his young wife about Sun Haining's kidnapping - the beautiful handwriting concealed a thrilling experience. He crushed the teacup on the spot and didn't even feel the porcelain pieces piercing his palm.
Although he had left his most capable secret guards to her before leaving Beijing, and although he had already deduced countless countermeasures, and although he knew that his wife was far more clever and decisive than she looked - but whenever he thought of her facing those jackals, tigers and leopards alone, Lu Jiangnian felt as if a piece of his heart was being cut out.
Warm yellow light shone through the diamond-shaped windows of the bedroom. Lu Jiangnian stopped in front of the steps. He was obviously eager to go home, but at this moment he felt a little homesick.
The night wind blew by, bringing with it a familiar scent of medicine. Lu Jiangnian took a deep breath, and when he thought of the person he loved so much sleeping peacefully inside, his heart softened to the point of dripping with water.
She will always be the softest piece of flesh in his heart. Even though he knows that she is capable of standing on her own, he still can't help but hold her in his hands and pamper her.
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The person on duty tonight is Liu Yan.
Hearing a rustling sound in the yard, she woke up with a start, pushed the door open and looked out - there was a tall black shadow standing in the moonlight, she was so startled that she almost screamed.
"Young Master?!"
When she saw the person's face clearly, Liu Yan was surprised and happy, and hurriedly walked forward, lifting her skirt.
Lu Jiangnian raised his hand to signal, and said in a very low voice: "Prepare water, and be quiet."
Although those eyes were bloodshot, they were as soft as melted ink when they looked into the inner room.
Liu Yan smiled secretly and quietly went back to make arrangements.
Liu Yan was secretly happy. She loved seeing the eldest master and his wife getting along happily.
Xuan Qing stood behind Lu Jiangnian, staring at Liu Yan as she walked past him.
This girl has become more and more pretty, and her almond eyes and rosy cheeks make her look even more charming than last month.
What’s hateful is that she didn’t even glance over and was just busy getting hot water.
Xuan Qing touched the newly bought rouge in her arms, and felt a tightness in her heart - could it be that because he hadn't told her any anecdotes these days, this heartless boy had completely forgotten about him?
I always feel that all my deep affection has been wasted.
I feel sad.
Young Lu Jiang walked into the inner room lightly. The moment he stepped in, he felt at ease.
The sound of even breathing came from the brocade tent. He carefully lifted the tent, and the moonlight mixed with candlelight leaked in, falling on Yuan Wanru's peaceful sleeping face.
She lay on her side, her rosy cheek pressed against the lilac embroidered pillow, her long eyelashes cast a small shadow under her eyes, her lips slightly curled up, and her face looked cute and innocent.
Want to kiss her.
Lu Jiangnian's breathing was extremely light, his Adam's apple rolled, and his fingertips trembled slightly in his sleeves.
He raised his hand, wanting to touch her cheek, but saw the dusty cuffs, so he had to hold back. He just stood in front of the bed, greedily tracing every inch of his wife's outline, not even willing to blink, as if to make up for all the longing he had for her these days.
When Liu Yan tiptoed in, she saw her eldest son in this foolish state.
The candlelight cast his tall figure on the gauze curtain, and his focused look made it seem as if he was observing some rare treasure.
The little maid's face turned red immediately, but she was very happy in her heart. As soon as the eldest master came back, he stuck to the eldest young lady's wife.
It's true that the love is profound.
Lu Jiangnian looked at Yuan Wanru again and told her to sleep well. She would not be able to sleep well when he came back from his shower.
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