Chapter 386 Emperor Qianyuan is critically ill
Yan Xing saw her sneaking away and stood in front of her, blocking her way.
Lu Xueyin was startled: "You scared me to death, I thought it was my mother."
Yan Xing also knew Lu Chenyang's current situation. To be honest, he felt very sympathetic towards Lu Chenyang and the Crown Prince. Then he felt a little relieved. He almost ended up in the same situation as Lu Chenyang and the Crown Prince.
Yan Xing said, "Auntie, you still can't accept it?"
Lu Xueyin nodded. "My brother is also stubborn." But what had she done wrong? She was caught in the middle.
Wang wanted Lu Xueyin to persuade her brother. Wang thought that Lu Xueyin could even repel the Tatars. If she was capable, she would become emperor. How could Lu Chenyang not handle it? Lu Chenyang thought the same thing. He also wanted Lu Xueyin to persuade Wang not to be so stubborn. Two men can also have deep feelings for each other.
Yan Xing's eyes were filled with sympathy. After a moment's thought, he said soothingly, "Don't worry. Auntie will agree after a while."
Lu Xueyin glanced at him suspiciously, and Yan Xing said, "No parent in this world can win over their child, because the love is not equal."
To demonstrate his resolve, Lu Chenyang had been gloomy and depressed for the past few days. He didn't want to upset Wang, so he didn't go on a hunger strike. However, he ate very little each day, and he became haggard and emaciated.
Wang was not having a good time either. Seeing her son so depressed, she felt heartbroken.
That's why Yan Xing said it wouldn't be long before Wang Shi gave in. A mother can never win against her own child.
Lu Chenyang probably knew this, so he was so confident.
Lu Xueyin thought it made sense and nodded.
Yan Xing said, "Actually, Lu Chenyang is quite resolute. If he wasn't so resolute, he would have compromised long ago. He's actually very brave. A top scholar who achieved the sixth place in the imperial examination is not only talented."
Lu Xueyin raised her eyebrows: "You understand him quite well."
Yan Xing chuckled softly: "Back then... I was also prepared to make the whole world my enemy and persevere to the end."
Lu Xueyin was startled. He looked at her now dressed as a woman, his eyes soft and gentle: "Fortunately, I'm a little lucky."
The lucky Yan Xing now feels that his life is perfect. No one will object to him being with the person he likes. In the future, he will become the emperor's husband and his future is bright.
Yan Xing quietly held her hand and said, "Come on, I'll take you to see something."
Lu Xueyin asked curiously, "What is it?"
Yan Xing always liked to give her little trinkets, most of which he made himself. For example, there were wood carvings of all kinds, and he had several of them depicting her zodiac sign alone. Zhao Xi had even prepared a small box to store these things. The box kept getting bigger and bigger, filled with his love.
The ice sculpture that Yan Xing took Lu Xueyin to see was an ice sculpture carved into the shape of a dragon. It was as long as an adult and was placed on the stone table in the pavilion.
The ice sculptures are lifelike and crystal clear, the dragon's whiskers are clearly visible, and they look very majestic.
Lu Xueyin liked it at first sight.
Yan Xing asked, "This is for you. Do you like it?"
Lu Xueyin nodded and said with a smile: "I thought it was a rabbit again."
Yan Xing said: "This year is different."
"Although you haven't yet... but everything has been settled. May you spread your wings like a roc and soar like a dragon, and create a prosperous era." Yan Xing's voice was low, and his eyes were bright as he looked at her.
He believed that she could do it and would give this big family a different future.
A brilliant light flashed in Lu Xueyin's eyes, and she also felt that she could do it.
The future is promising.
One day, Lu Xueyin was reading the letter sent by Gao Ming when she heard a commotion outside.
Lu Xueyin frowned and called the guards to inquire about the situation: "What happened outside?"
The guard's face was filled with helplessness. "It was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who went to pick some plum blossoms for Madam. Madam said no, but His Royal Highness followed her. Madam... became a little annoyed and reprimanded His Royal Highness."
Lu Xueyin looked helpless. The prince had recently started to curry favor with Wang.
He followed Wang Shi around day and night, offering her snacks and jewelry, but each time, Wang Shi righteously refused. She gave the snacks to the guards and had the jewelry returned. Of course, the prince refused to accept them, but Wang Shi had a way to get Lu Ning to return them.
Those jewels were all rare treasures. When Lu Xueyin saw them for the first time, she couldn't take her eyes off them: "How much are these worth?"
Wang Shi didn't even look at it and asked Lu Ning to send it back. Lu Xueyin was heartbroken. She couldn't understand why her mother treated money like dirt when she loved money so much.
Lu Xueyin was extremely envious and watched Lu Ning deliver the things eagerly.
Then today I sent flowers instead.
Unexpectedly, even sending flowers didn't work. Wang was the one who wouldn't listen to any persuasion.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's intention was very clear. He wanted Wang to agree to their matter.
Although Wang Shi didn't give him a good look, Lu Xueyin knew that Wang Shi had actually softened her heart a little.
As the crown prince of a country, he had to humble himself for Lu Chenyang and obey Wang's wishes.
Wang saw it all, and no matter how hard she tried to be tough, she remembered the prince's kindness.
This was actually the prince's intention. Were the snacks and jewelry important? Of course not. What mattered was the prince's attitude. Was the prince simply trying to give Wang a chance, to make her treat him badly, and then, with each setback, to become more courageous and unyielding, to demonstrate his true love for Lu Chenyang?
Lu Xueyin understood this and couldn't help but shake her head: "He's scheming, really scheming. How could my kind and upright old mother be a match for him?"
Those who play politics are all evil-minded.
Lu Xueyin touched her chin. Should she intervene?
I've been idle lately.
Lu Xueyin walked out to watch the fun... No, she mainly wanted to see the Crown Prince's sincerity.
The Crown Prince was following behind Wang. "Madam, I heard that the army is short of a lot of medicinal herbs recently. I have sent someone to buy them. Here is the list. It will be delivered in two days."
The Yilin Army was currently undergoing a disarmament process, but many soldiers were injured, some seriously. Peng Jiang had previously ignored the situation, but now that Lu Xueyin was here, he couldn't ignore it.
So Wang has been very busy recently, taking Zhaoxi to treat seriously injured soldiers in the army, and she is short of a lot of medicinal materials. This time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has touched Wang's heart.
Wang's expression eased slightly, and she nodded slightly: "Then I'd like to trouble you, Your Highness. Thank you for your concern."
The prince immediately said, "Madam, you are ashamed of me. They are also common people in Dagan. As the prince, it is only natural for me to do something for them."
Wang's expression brightened. "It's rare that you think this way. I thank His Royal Highness on behalf of the common people."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince personally helped her up and said in a gentle voice, "They should thank the madam. Lord Lu loves the people like his own children and is generous and kind. I don't think she grew up like this on her own. Someone must have taught her well. Now that I see the madam, I know that this is because the madam is a kind-hearted doctor and has a heart of a bodhisattva. Lord Lu respects his mother, so naturally he has learned the madam's character." The Crown Prince was very good at talking, but he only mentioned Lu Xueyin and did not dare to mention Lu Chenyang.
Lu Xueyin narrowed her eyes, thinking that the prince was really good at sweet talk, but... Wang really fell for it.
Lu Xueyin loved to hear nice things, or, to put it bluntly, she loved being flattered. She was a bit vain. In that respect, she inherited Wang Shi's style. A handsome junior, a prince of noble status, complimenting her with such sincerity, this... who wouldn't be confused?
Wang was no exception. She forgot the fact that the person in front of her had ill intentions towards her son and only treated him as an ordinary junior.
Wang couldn't help but say, "It's cold, why are you wearing so little? I have a new cotton-padded jacket. I'll have it sent to you." She grumbled, "You young people, you take advantage of your youth and like to wear less. When you get older, you'll know the hardship."
The prince was stunned. He had never heard anyone nagging him like this before. He couldn't help but feel a little moved, and looked at Wang with more admiration.
Lu Xueyin watched from a distance, narrowed her eyes, and felt that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was really shameless.
Wang really fell for it. Thinking of the prince's life experience, her heart ached. He was also a child without a mother. What had he done wrong?
Lu Xueyin turned around, not wanting to see this scene. She couldn't bear to watch her mother get deceived, but thinking of her brother, she couldn't bring herself to break up the couple.
Lord Lu felt terrible and felt caught in a dilemma for the first time.
Lu Xueyin had no choice but to go back to handle official business.
On the day of Little New Year, a man came galloping on horseback towards Lin'an Prefecture, carrying a scarlet chess piece on his back.
The red chess piece represents the most urgent official business in Dagan.
This was the prince's man, who went directly to find the prince. As soon as he entered the door, he said: "Your Highness, His Majesty is critically ill. Please return to the capital as soon as possible."
After saying this, the messenger fell to the ground and fainted.
The prince was suddenly startled and stood up subconsciously, his whole body in shock.
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