Lu Yanhe was imprisoned for several months. Lu Yanzhi and Lu Yanru both pleaded for him, but Princess Huaiyang scolded them indiscriminately.
Even their father didn't dare to say a word.
It wasn't until Shen Zhixian gave birth at the Duke's mansion that Wen Zhixuan took the child back.
Princess Huaiyang truly ruthlessly stabbed her son in the heart, coming specifically to tell him this news in person.
Lu Yanhe could no longer deceive himself.
He broke off his childhood betrothal for Shen Zhixian, only to find it was all wishful thinking on his part.
Seeing his dejected appearance, Princess Huaiyang finally felt a pang of maternal love. "Alright, let bygones be bygones. Consider it a lesson learned, but never repeat it. The court has recently established the imperial examination system. Study hard during this time and prepare for the provincial examination in February. You are my son, Xiao Yiqiong's son, don't embarrass me."
Although Lu Yanhe is a bit clueless when it comes to matters of the heart, he's not bad in other aspects.
He was also selected for the provincial examination.
But he still felt bad.
Especially after seeing Jiang Shuman and Gu Jinshu together.
His mother had already told him that the Emperor intended for the Gu family and the Jiang family to form a marriage alliance. He had assumed that Jiang Shuman, given her personality, would refuse. Besides, she and Gu Jinchuan had never gotten along since childhood; how could she possibly marry him?
What he saw with his own eyes shattered his wishful thinking.
He never expected that Jiang Shuman and Gu Jinchuan would get along so well. The two of them standing together were a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman.
He used to complain that Jiang Shuman was too forceful and rude, not gentle enough.
Now, seeing her standing with other men, yet smiling with gentle eyes, her once flamboyant appearance has softened, giving her a breathtaking beauty.
He stared blankly, a corner of his heart crumbling.
He was jealous.
Jiang Shuman watched her younger sister eat the pastry obediently, but her mind was racing.
[You dare to look down on my sister? Humph, serves you right for being fooled. Too bad my sister doesn't want you anymore, it's too late for regrets.]
Jiang Yining and the Fifth Princess sat on her left and right sides respectively. He glanced up at Lu Yanhe, who was staring intently at Gu Jinchuan, and felt a sense of satisfaction.
Although it was the eldest sister who took the initiative to break off the engagement that day, people are harsh on women. They may not say anything on the surface, but they always speculate behind the scenes.
Now it's time for Lu Yanhe to experience the taste of being deceived and used by his beloved.
Gu Jinchuan naturally noticed Lu Yanhe's unfriendly gaze, and he looked over without fear.
Who is this treacherous person trying to impress by acting like he's been cuckolded by his wife?
So he stepped forward and blocked Lu Yanhe's view.
Lu Yanhe saw him lower his head and whisper something to Jiang Shuman, who smiled and looked very pleased.
He almost couldn't resist getting up, but his elder brother Lu Yanzhi stopped him.
"Today is Fule's first birthday celebration, so we must not act recklessly."
Lu Yanhe suppressed his anger, "Gu Jinchuan, he..."
Lu Yan knew: "You and Yongle have broken off your engagement. They are both unmarried, and as long as both are willing, it is only natural for them to get married. If you make a scene, you will only humiliate yourself."
Lu Yanhe fell silent. After a long while, he said in a low voice, somewhat bewildered, "Brother, I regret it."
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