Chapter 29 Remarriage
"Seventh Master, Madam Lu, Duke Lu's Mansion is just ahead."
Jiang Fusheng spoke.
Yun Wan lifted the curtain as the carriage slowly turned into the street where Duke Lu's mansion was located. Under the moonlight, the majestic stone lion statue at the gate of the mansion could be vaguely seen.
After a while, the carriage arrived at the east gate, and Yun Wan saw Yue Zhi standing at the door and pacing back and forth.
"Yuezhi!"
Anxious, Yuezhi turned around and immediately ran towards her: "Madam!"
Without waiting for the eunuch to find a stool, Yun Wan jumped off the carriage, her skirt flying like a fluttering butterfly.
Yuezhi almost burst into tears when she saw her, and said anxiously: "Madam, you are finally back! When I didn't see you, I thought something happened to you. I was so scared!"
Seeing Yun Wan's slightly disheveled attire, she looked worried: "Madam, are you okay? Are you hurt?"
Yun Wan shook her head and said, "I'm fine, everything is fine. Why are you standing here at the door? Is everything okay in the mansion?"
Yuezhi: "I looked for you for a long time this afternoon. Later, someone told me that you were fine and asked me to come back first."
"Since I saw he didn't look like a bad person, I believed him. I haven't made your matter public yet, so the old lady doesn't know about it yet."
"That's good."
After speaking to her for a few words, Yun Wan turned back and walked to the carriage. He stood on tiptoe and knocked on the wall, then called out softly, "Seventh Master."
The thick and exquisite satin curtain swayed gently, opening a small gap from the inside, through which half of the side face of the person inside could be vaguely seen.
Emperor Jingxuan raised his eyes slightly and looked down at Yun Wan condescendingly, with a hint of disdain in his indifferent gaze.
The sparse moonlight shone obliquely on the carved window, casting a shadow. In the darkness, his outline was cold and sharp, with a high nose and thin lips, revealing a noble and indifferent look.
Yun Wan glanced at him quietly and then lowered her eyes. At the same time, she bowed and thanked him: "Thank you so much for today. I will never forget your kindness."
Although she was almost scared to death by him before, if it weren't for him, Yun Wan might not have come back so soon tonight.
The cold moonlight fell and turned into a feathered robe that gently covered her body, blending with her plain white dress.
She has black hair, snow-white skin, and a slender waist. Her every frown and frown is full of beauty and her appearance is charming.
Jiang Fusheng sighed, Madam Lu's beauty is probably hard to find in this world, no wonder...
He was amazed in his heart.
Emperor Jingxuan stared at her with his dark eyes, and in a moment he lowered his hands, blocking her sight.
"Jiang Fusheng, return home."
Seeing the gorgeous carriage turn around and gradually go away, Yun Wan withdrew his gaze and said to Yue Zhi, "Let's go, let's go back quickly, otherwise Asui will be worried."
On the way back, Yuezhi asked curiously, "Madam, who was that person just now..."
She heard the lady call the other person "Seventh Master", and thought it must be a man.
Yun Wan paused and said softly, "A noble man. The one who asked you to come back earlier was his order."
Yuezhi: "I understand. I will never mention what happened just now to anyone else."
The lady's status is special, and it is not appropriate for her to have contact with men outside. Otherwise, if the old lady finds out, she will blame the lady.
As soon as they returned to Cuiwei Garden, they were surrounded and several maids were very worried.
Yun Wan briefly explained the whole process to them, omitting the part about Emperor Jingxuan.
Hearing that there was murder and fire in Anyifang, and that Boss Luo had died, several maids sighed.
Yun Wan was about to ask when she didn't see Asui, but Yueya spoke up, "Madam, since you haven't returned yet, the young master sat at the door waiting for a long time. But when he got really sleepy, I coaxed him to sleep first."
Thinking of him sitting at the door waiting for her in the afternoon, Yun Wan felt distressed, "I'll go see him."
Yueya: "Then I'll ask someone to prepare hot water."
Pushing open Asui's bedroom door, Yun Wan walked to the bed.
The April night was filled with heavy dew and a bit chilly. Asui was covered with a thin quilt, sleeping peacefully, his little face flushed like a apple.
He was used to sleeping on his side, holding the little cat slave made for him by Yun Wan in his arms.
Seeing this scene, Yun Wan felt extremely calm.
She stretched out her hand, placed her soft fingertips on Asui's chubby cheek, and lightly stroked his facial features.
After staying like this for a quarter of an hour, Yueya's voice rang out from outside the door: "Madam, the hot water is ready. Do you want to take a bath now?"
"Um."
Yun Wan raised her hand to tuck the corner of Asui's quilt, then stood up and left.
.........
The carriage drove from the imperial city into Anfu Gate, passed through the corridor and arrived at the Zichen Palace.
When the palace maids saw His Majesty return, they made tea, changed clothes, and prepared hot water in an orderly manner with quick and efficient movements.
In the huge side hall, there is a hot spring pool with a jade bottom. The faucet slowly spews out hot water, and for a moment the hall is filled with mist.
In the hot spring, Emperor Jingxuan closed his eyes slightly, stretched out his arms and placed them on the smooth stone steps. His wet pajamas clung to his broad and strong body, and the open collar vaguely revealed his strong and undulating lines.
Jiang Fusheng came in from outside the hall, stood in front of the screen and bowed, saying: "Your Majesty, Xuan Yi just sent me news that all those who had close contact with Luo Yongcheng have been detained. What's next...?"
He waited for instructions.
Emperor Jingxuan: "Order it to be carried out severely, and those who conceal the truth or resist stubbornly will be tortured to confess."
He slowly curled his lips and uttered two words: "Kill."
These few short words revealed an infinite sense of oppression. Jiang Fusheng bowed and said respectfully, "Yes."
Recalling something, he asked again, "What should we do with the Luo family's mansion and shop?"
Emperor Jingxuan opened his eyes and said in a cold tone, "Leave the things in the warehouse. I will make my own arrangements."
Jiang Fusheng took note and was about to leave when Emperor Jingxuan suddenly spoke:
"Jiang Fusheng."
"The servant is here."
There was a seriousness in his tone. Jiang Fusheng thought his master had something important to tell him, so he pricked up his ears and listened carefully.
Emperor Jingxuan pursed his lips and said, "Do you think there is such a thing as a truly loyal and unwavering love between husband and wife in this world?"
Jiang Fusheng was stunned. After a moment of silence, he replied hesitantly, "It should be... yes."
"Why? You believe it?"
Emperor Jingxuan's voice was cold and thin.
Jiang Fusheng shuddered and said with a wry smile, "Your Majesty, please don't embarrass me. I'm just a disabled person, how can I know what the relationship between husband and wife is like in this world?"
Afraid that his answer might be misunderstood as perfunctory, he quickly added, "However, I have heard that when Mr. Lu was alive, he was extremely devoted to his wife. The couple was truly loving and affectionate."
Emperor Jingxuan said in a gloomy tone: "Really?"
He scoffed and said disdainfully, "If you really love her so much, why don't you let her remarry? I remember there is no law in this dynasty that requires chastity."
Jiang Fusheng broke out in a cold sweat: "This...I don't know either."
Perhaps Mrs. Lu could not forget her late husband and was willing to remain faithful to him?
But even if Jiang Fusheng had a hundred guts, he wouldn't dare say this.
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