Old Madam Lu looked at everyone present in silence. Here were her relatives, her younger generations, and the nanny who had been with her for almost her entire life.
However, no one can truly understand her feelings at this moment.
I'm alone, that's all!
"You win."
She lowered her head helplessly, admitting defeat. Lu Jing's departure had already doomed her.
Even though she was unwilling, Madam Lu knew that this was her best outcome.
“No, we have never competed with you.” Shen Ruoyan said coldly.
From beginning to end, this was all Madam Lu's one-man show. If she hadn't insisted on taking sole control of the Marquisate, she wouldn't have remained complacent for so many years.
Lu Yan's future has never been limited to the Marquis' Mansion - unfortunately, she simply can't understand it!
The Changning Marquis Mansion has been completely transformed since then.
The past has become a memory with the departure of Mrs. Lu. Those past events are like a wisp of breeze, slowly drifting away.
Shen Ruoyan did not make things difficult for other people in the mansion. As the mistress of the Marquis's mansion, since Zhuhong and Liulu were willing to stay, she had people treat them well. She also had people keep Lu Sinian in the Marquis's mansion and would not neglect them in the slightest because of these things.
Everyone outside said that Shen Ruoyan was kind and generous, but only Zhu Hong secretly breathed a sigh of relief - she had indeed made the right bet!
Although the incident at the Marquis of Changning's Mansion had come to an end, the situation in Shengjing City was still turbulent!
"Ruoyan, I came here this time not only for the matter of the Marquis' Mansion. There is another matter that I need to discuss with you."
Shen Mo sat in front of Shen Ruoyan, with steaming tea next to him, but as he always liked to drink tea, he didn't even look at it.
It's not disdain, but I'm not in the mood.
"Shenyang is about to fall into chaos. Now is a good opportunity for you to take Yan'er away from Beijing. What do you think?" Shen Mo looked at his little granddaughter worriedly. The little girl in his memory had grown into an independent person without him noticing.
But even so, in his heart, Shen Ruoyan will always be a little girl who needs care and love.
The King of Huainan has already set off for the capital, but this matter has not yet been announced to the public.
But I believe that the emperor will receive the news soon.
But by that time, the King of Huainan might have already arrived in Shengjing!
Shen Ruoyan's face was solemn. She naturally knew what a critical moment it was!
In fact, a large part of this was due to her contribution!
"Grandfather, I can't leave."
Shen Mo loves his granddaughter, so naturally he puts her safety first. Otherwise, even if he didn't come to Shengjing in person, the turmoil in Changning Marquis Mansion would not have really bullied Shen Ruoyan.
The reason why he came to Beijing in person was to take Shen Ruoyan and Lu Yan away—lest they wouldn’t let them go!
However, what he didn't expect was that Shen Ruoyan was unwilling to leave!
"Ruoyan, listen to me. This incident is of great significance. The rebels are unstoppable, and the imperial army is completely unable to suppress them. I have received news that there may be regular troops among the rebels, but it is not clear which side they belong to."
He was worried that Shen Ruoyan didn't understand the urgency of the situation, so he patiently explained: "Once the imperial army can't resist, Shengjing is likely to fall! By then, you won't be able to leave even if you want to!"
Shen Mo has experienced countless ups and downs in his life.
He knew very well what the scene would be like if a city fell!
At that time, no one cared about your status or position. In the eyes of the invaders, human lives were like ants, trampled on at will! Especially women and children... Their fate was even more horrific!
Shen Mo didn't want Shen Ruoyan to suffer all this, so this time, he came here at great pains to take her away for refuge.
The Changning Marquis Mansion has a special status. Although there are no outstanding male members in the mansion, it is still under the title of a military general. Once a war breaks out, there is no way to escape!
Would Lu Yan, who is still a child, be allowed to take over then? !
"Grandfather, I understand your concerns, but Yan'er has just inherited the title and his position is unstable. If I take him away now, I'm afraid the mansion will have changed hands by the time I return."
The attitudes of my second uncle and others today are already very clear.
When Lu Yan inherited the title, they were all eyeing him covetously.
Once Lu Yan leaves, I'm afraid he will be eager to take over his position!
Shen Mo was so disappointed with Shen Ruoyan that he wanted to pry open her head to see what she was thinking!
"Ruoyan, why are you so confused! What's a marquis's mansion? As long as the green mountains remain, grandpa guarantees that Yan'er's future path will only become wider and farther!" But now, saving your life is the most important thing!
Shen Ruoyan knew that in Shen Mo's eyes, choosing to stay at this time was pure stupidity.
But she couldn't tell him her real purpose, and she had to find a way to convince Shen Mo. Otherwise, given his concern for Shen Ruoyan, he might secretly find a way to take her away directly...
Lu Yan was sandwiched between the two of them, keeping silent tactfully, without showing any signs of being eloquent.
When gods fight, mortals suffer. At times like this, the lower his presence, the better.
But Shen Mo seemed to be unable to hear the little grandson's inner voice. He frowned and asked, "Yan'er, tell me, do you want to come with me?"
?
Why did he get to choose?
Lu Yan looked at Shen Ruoyan, then at Shen Mo, then silently clicked his fingers and lowered his head.
He was just a kid who knew nothing, so he didn't dare to choose.
“Grandfather, don’t force him.” Shen Ruoyan sighed softly. She knew that if she wanted to get away with it, she would be at a loss.
So she asked someone to take Lu Yan away, and then she personally brewed a new cup of tea and placed it in Shen Mo's hand.
"Shenyang will be in chaos, but Changning Marquis' Mansion will not be in chaos. With Yan'er here, those people will definitely take notice of us!" She wanted to take this opportunity to let everyone see that even though Lu Yan was still just a child, he could support the entire mansion!
Shen Mo disagreed. How old is Lu Yan?
But Shen Ruoyan's next words left him no time to worry about this matter at all.
"Grandfather, you don't have to worry about us staying in Shengjing. I already knew about the Prince of Huainan's trip to the capital. And it was me who sent someone to deliver the map..."
"What did you say?!"
Shen Mo jumped up from the chair. He was still strong and agile despite his old age, and you couldn't tell his age at all!
His beard was trembling slightly, and he was obviously very surprised. "Ruoyan, you can't say such things!"
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