Although Xiaotao was betrayed, Fang Rou, as her master, was unable to escape.
She was fined two months' monthly salary and was confined to her house for a month. Old Madam Lu also asked her to copy Buddhist scriptures every day to cultivate her character and pray for Lu Sinian.
Lu Sinian is the son born to Zhu Hong, and was named by Lu Jing himself.
For thousands of years, you have been blessed by heaven.
May God always favor and bless this child. This is enough to show his current status in Lu Jing's mind.
Although Xiaotao was no longer around, Fang Rou still assigned Dongxue to take the job.
When Fang Rou heard the news, she almost demolished the house!
Dongxue was not as loyal as Xiaotao. That night, she gossiped with her sisters, saying that Aunt Fang had a bad temper and was difficult to serve.
This time, Zhuhong is truly honored as a mother because of her son.
After hearing the whole story, Old Madam Lu felt deeply wronged, and Lu Sinian was simply brought into misfortune without any cause, which made the old lady very sad.
So after learning that Lu Jing had only given some rewards to appease her, she went to visit Zhuhong in person, and asked the nanny to bring Lu Sinian over to tease her every day.
Some people gossiped in front of Shen Ruoyan, saying that the old lady doted on a concubine's child so much and ignored the prince, and she was probably having other ideas.
"Yan'er is the crown prince personally appointed by the emperor, and he has the Shen family as his backing. How can a concubine's son surpass him?"
"So what if he's mute? If a mute can be a prince, then why can't he be a marquis?"
These words of Shen Ruoyan reached the ears of Old Lady Lu, and she asked people to hold Lu Sinian more often.
"Madam, I didn't let Si Nian go. It was the old lady who sent someone over. It was difficult for me to refuse."
The recent rumors made Zhuhong very nervous.
She boarded Shen Ruoyan's boat because she wanted to use it to shelter from the wind and rain, not to be stupid enough to replace it.
Lu Yan is Shen Ruoyan's favorite. It would be bad if Shen Ruoyan misunderstood that he had other thoughts and took the initiative to curry favor with the old lady.
So she took the initiative to find Shen Ruoyan just to make her attitude clear.
"Don't worry, I have anticipated this." Shen Ruoyan said lightly, not taking this matter to heart.
What Mrs. Lu values most is the reputation of the Marquisate.
Lu Yan is a mute. In her eyes, he is a discarded pawn with no possibility of being used again.
Lu Ankang is now hiding from the public at the farm, and it is still unknown when he can be brought back.
By then, it is uncertain what Lu Ankang will look like, whether he will be good or bad.
Madam Lu didn't want to gamble on uncertain things, especially if she had to use the entire Marquis' Mansion to gamble.
So, according to her personality, she will make two plans.
Lu Sinian, she will definitely not let him go!
"This is a good thing for you and your son. There's no need to be so nervous. I know exactly what you did and how you did it."
Shen Ruoyan looked at her with a smile, "Employ people with confidence, and don't employ people you don't trust. I always agree with this saying."
Zhuhong felt relieved, but fortunately, her mistress was broad-minded and did not take it to heart.
If this caused any rift, it would only make her worried.
However, it can also be seen that Shen Ruoyan's style of doing things is not petty.
Zhuhong had a clear idea in her mind and became more aware of how she should behave in front of Shen Ruoyan in the future.
There was a new member in the Marquis's Mansion, and although he was just a concubine's son, many people still came to give gifts and congratulations.
These people did not really value the illegitimate son born to a concubine, but wanted to take the opportunity to curry favor with Lu Jing and make friends with him.
Since the victory at Nanwu, Lu Jing gradually became a favorite of the emperor.
Although he hasn't reached the stage of being promoted yet, judging by the situation, it's only a matter of time.
Look, the palace is holding a celebration banquet this time, and Lu Jing is also invited to attend——
In the past, how could he have had such an honor?
"My Lord, you have performed a great service this time! The Emperor has specifically ordered me to move you and your wife forward so that you won't be disappointed with the singing and dancing later!"
The eunuch leading the way said as they walked, and Lu Jing smiled from ear to ear, "The emperor's grace is so great, it is an honor for this marquis."
The young eunuch continued to flatter him, saying that this was a favorite of the future emperor, and he was specifically told before coming that he must make Marquis Changning feel comfortable!
Although the emperor did not say these words exactly, this is roughly what he meant.
He polished it up a bit on his own, so that shouldn't count as a lie, right?
After all, Lord Lu is laughing so happily, he must be feeling very comfortable, right?
Shen Ruoyan took small steps and followed Lu Jing.
When I returned to the palace again, I didn't expect that I would be stepping into this familiar place again under such circumstances and in such an identity.
This was the place that had trapped her all her life. When she was inside, she wanted to get out all the time.
But now, he is trying every possible way to get in.
What a joke of fate! How ridiculous!
Men and women sat together at the celebration banquet, and when they arrived, many people were already seated.
Because it is rare to attend such an occasion, Lu Jing started to get excited the day before yesterday.
She changed her clothes several times. She was even better at dressing up than the woman herself.
Everyone gathered together today. As soon as Lu Jing sat down, he began to greet those around him in a low voice.
In the past, these people would not have bothered to give him even a glance.
But now, they are very cooperative and enthusiastic.
Lu Jing knew that this was all thanks to the emperor, so he looked at the emperor with more eagerness, which was in sharp contrast to Shen Ruoyan next to him.
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