Chapter 416 The "Adulterer" Has Come to the Capital
The next day, the emperor specially summoned Lu Jiangnian.
"Lord Lu, I'm sorry for wronging you."
The emperor gently placed the teacup in his hand on the table, making a crisp sound.
He looked up at Lu Jiangnian who was standing in front of him with his head bowed, and his tone contained a rare bit of "compassion".
"Jun'er has been getting more and more outrageous lately." He sighed, "For the sake of a guilty daughter, he actually contradicted his mother."
"Liang Jingyou just died, and I pardoned the second wife. If I allow Jun'er to force Liang Yuhua to marry him, wouldn't this pardon become a joke?"
Lu Jiangnian's hands hanging at his side were clenched tightly, and his knuckles turned blue and white.
"That day when I summoned the second wife of the Liang family to the palace, I learned that the girl was very interested in you..."
The emperor paused meaningfully, "I had no choice but to do this."
These words were spoken sincerely, as if he was truly thinking about his subjects.
But Lu Jiangnian knew clearly in his heart that this was just a trick of the cat crying over the rat!
"I have no love for women, I only love my wife."
His voice was hoarse, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth. "Your Majesty's kindness, I cannot bear it." Suddenly he knelt on one knee, "I am... guilty."
This kneeling was for the crime of disobedience and resistance on the day when the imperial edict was received.
The emperor narrowed his eyes and looked at this minister whom he admired very much.
After all, it was he who caught Lu Jiangnian off guard and forced him to do something against his will. It was rare that Lu Jiangnian could swallow his anger.
"That's all."
The emperor waved his hands, his tone suddenly turning cold, "I know this matter is difficult for you, you can handle it as you wish, just don't let anyone die."
It was just a light sentence, as if Liang Yuhua was an object.
He held the lives of Liang Yuhua's family in his hands, and Liang Yuhua dared not disobey.
As long as one is in the Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, one can always detect clues.
Lu Jiangnian seemed to be relieved: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration."
The emperor narrowed his eyes in satisfaction - this was exactly the effect he wanted.
Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the emperor. Whether Lu Jiangnian is willing or not, he has to do things according to his will.
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On the first day after the Fifth Prince was released from confinement, he couldn't wait to block the road that Lu Jiangnian had to take on his way back from court.
"Lu Jiangnian!"
Murong Jun grabbed Lu Jiangnian's sleeve, with twisted jealousy in his eyes.
He pinched the other's arm fiercely with his fingertips and said in a very low voice: "Liang Yuhua was the first one I took a fancy to. You'd better be sensible and don't touch her."
Lu Jiangnian casually brushed his hand away, with a hint of sarcasm on his lips: "If your Highness has any objections, why not go and talk to the Emperor?"
"you!"
Murong Jun's forehead veins popped up, and he suddenly smiled sinisterly, "Don't think you can rest easy just because your father is backing you up. One day..."
He leaned close to Lu Jiangnian's ear, his breath as cold as a poisonous snake, "This prince will make you send the person back obediently."
"oh?"
Lu Jiangnian suddenly raised his voice, "The Emperor bestowed upon..."
He frowned, really not wanting to have anything to do with Liang Yuhua, so he changed his tone: "It's given to the people of the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion, and Your Highness dares to ask for it?"
He pretended to be surprised and took a step back. "I cannot bear the charge of disobeying the emperor's order."
Officials passing by looked sideways.
Murong Jun's face turned pale instantly, and his fists were clenched until they made crackling sounds.
He stared at Lu Jiangnian's handsome face, wishing he could tear off this hypocritical mask on the spot.
"We'll see."
In the end, the Fifth Prince only managed to utter these few words, then left with a flick of his sleeves.
Looking at Murong Jun's furious back, a trace of contempt flashed in Lu Jiangnian's eyes.
You actually held back and didn't say anything outrageous?
However, Murong Jun is so cunning, is he qualified to compete with the prince?
Is the emperor really old and confused, or...
Lu Jiangnian suddenly thought of Madam Zhaohua's rather remarkable face.
Could it be that the emperor was indeed "blinded by lust" and was willing to support a fool son just to make Madam Zhaohua happy? He even gambled his country with it.
He couldn't understand it before, but now that he has a beloved woman, he can see through the emperor's thoughts.
The Emperor was merely doting on Madam Zhaohua for fun.
If he really loved her, how could he allow their son to grow up to be such a person?
If the emperor had put in some effort, Murong Jun wouldn't be so incompetent.
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As the days passed, after Liang Yuhua entered the Lu family, she lived a secluded life, just like a drop of water merging into the sea and disappearing in the deep mansion of the Lu family.
The courtyard where she lived was remote, and no one would go out of their way to look for her.
Only the maid Yunxiu went to the kitchen to fetch meals three times a day. At other times, no one was walking around.
Ever since Mrs. Lu became ill after being frightened by a rat, she never dared to mention anything to promote Liang Yuhua again.
Where did the mouse come from that night?
Except for the black-hearted couple in Lingshuiju, don't think about anyone else.
Under this situation, no matter how much resentment Madam Lu had, she had to suppress it.
July passed, and Lu Yun's wedding date was approaching. On this day, the Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery received a letter.
The letter said that the aunt of the Marquis's Mansion, Lu Yuxiu, the daughter of Old Madam Lu, was going to visit relatives in Beijing with her son and attend her niece's wedding banquet.
When Mrs. Lu received the letter, she immediately became energetic again.
"Yuxiu is coming back!"
Madam Lu's hands were shaking as she held the letter, and her old eyes were shining brightly.
Her beloved daughter has been married and moved to Jiangnan for many years, and now she is finally going to bring her grandson back to Beijing!
She patted the bed and urged, "Yuxiu loves to eat golden candied dates, ask the farm to send ten baskets!"
Madam Lu just felt like she was alive again.
She can no longer count on her son, but her daughter is her sweetheart and will definitely support her.
When Yuan Wanru received the news, there was no warmth in her eyes.
Finally it’s here.
"Aunt is going to bring my cousin to Beijing?"
Yuan Wanru tapped the table with her fingertips, and a cold smile appeared on her lips.
The cousin who framed her for "adultery" in the original novel is finally going to make his appearance.
This time, let her see, if Liang Yusong is not doing bad things, will this cousin still do bad things?
Lu Jiangnian hugged her from behind, resting his chin on the top of her head: "Yes, I don't have much impression of this cousin from the Zhou family, but my aunt and grandmother have similar personalities, so my wife may have to worry about him when the time comes."
Yuan Wanru snorted lightly: "Just don't provoke me, otherwise, I won't give her face."
She doesn't even care about Old Lady Lu, let alone an aunt.
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The sound of horse hooves rolling over the bluestone slabs of Zhuque Street, Lu Yuxiu lifted the curtain of the carriage, and the bustling street scene of the capital city suddenly came into view.
Zhou Jianming's narrow eyes widened as he greedily scanned the dazzling shops and elegantly dressed pedestrians on the street.
"Mother!" He grabbed Lu Yuxiu's sleeve, his voice trembling with excitement, "You should have brought your son to the capital to see the world a long time ago!"
Lu Yuxiu snorted coldly and poked his forehead with her nails painted with nail polish: "Earlier? Those vixens in your father's backyard are eager to eat us alive!"
Thinking of the concubines who were sold off before she left, a trace of viciousness flashed in her eyes, "If it weren't for your future this time..."
Zhou Jianming quickly unfolded his gold-painted folding fan and waved it in a casual manner: "Don't worry, mother."
He squinted at a passing luxurious sedan chair, the girl's delicate jawline vaguely visible through the gap in the curtain, "Don't you know what your son is doing?"
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