Chapter 392 Those who achieve great things should not be bound by these romantic entanglements. [24]
Upon hearing A Chu's words, Shangguan Linlang's smile became even brighter: "Then I'll go find that girl right now!"
After saying that, he gently spurred his horse, pulled on the reins, turned the horse around, and went to find Fang Lu.
Over this period of time, Fang Lu and Shangguan Linlang have become much more familiar with each other.
Ever since she tasted Fang Lu's desserts, Shangguan Linlang has fallen in love with them.
Of course, what he fell in love with were Fang Lu's desserts.
Shangguan Linlang not only frequented the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion every few days, but she would also try to make her presence known whenever Fang Lu left the mansion.
Although Fang Lu found him annoying, she was also grateful to have him around.
Because Shangguan Linlang was with him, Lan Qingchen didn't have a chance to bother Fang Lu.
In fact, that's how it was in the original story. Shangguan Linlang ate Fang Lu's dessert by chance and then started pestering her.
At first, I just wanted to eat dessert, but later I fell in love with it during our time together.
At that time, Lan Qingchen had already returned to Yetu Kingdom, and Fang Lu automatically assumed that the two had broken up.
Therefore, she was also tempted by Shangguan Linlang's persistent pursuit.
It's just a pity...
But now, Ah Chu thinks there's potential between these two.
Because Fang Lu often complained about Shangguan Linlang in front of A Chu, she rarely mentioned even Lan Qingchen, but she would often mention Shangguan Linlang.
Isn't this a form of special treatment?
Moreover, although Fang Lu complains about Shangguan Linlang, he will grant Fang Lu's request for dessert six out of ten times.
Fang Lu's carriage was right behind A Chu's, so she could hear Shangguan Linlang's smiling voice.
The boy's voice was cheerful: "Morning dew! Good morning dew! I just picked a lot of edible wild fruits, you can use them to make desserts!"
Fearing Fang Lu might refuse, he added, "But my cousin agreed!"
Achu didn't hear Fang Lu's voice, but just imagining the scene made her smile.
She thought Fang Lu and Shangguan Linlang were a pair of bickering lovers, which was quite interesting.
Lu Zhixing watched A Chu from the side.
Her face was turned towards the car window, where sunlight streamed onto her face.
Her profile is exquisitely beautiful, and her smile is gentle and serene.
Lu Zhixing's heart fluttered gently because of her smile, but a little sour because her smile wasn't for him.
He was selfish; he wanted Ah Chu's smile and gaze to be reserved only for him.
But he also knew he couldn't do that.
So they could only endure and suppress their feelings.
Fortunately, Achu quickly turned her attention to him.
Because Lu Zhixing spoke.
"The princess seems to be pleased that Prince Shangguan is going to find Chenlu?"
Achu turned her head to look at Lu Zhixing, raising her eyebrows: "Really?"
Lu Zhixing nodded: "Yes."
Ah Chu's expression remained unchanged as she refused to admit it: "No."
Lu Zhixing smiled and said, "If the princess says no, then no."
"It's a bit sunny, Princess, you should come closer so you don't get a tan."
Upon hearing Lu Zhixing's words, A Chu seemed to realize something and quickly moved away from the car window, leaning towards him.
Lu Zhixing naturally pulled the person into his arms, and the corners of his lips unconsciously curved upwards even more.
At noon, the convoy stopped.
They need to have lunch.
The emperor's lunch could not be taken lightly, so even if there was a stop along the way, a simple camp had to be set up.
Achu got off the carriage, first went to pay his respects to the emperor, and then went for a walk to stretch his legs.
There is a small stream nearby, and the scenery is beautiful.
Lu Zhixing held an umbrella to shield A Chu from the sun and accompanied her on a walk.
While things are peaceful and serene here, the cooks and chefs are already busy at work, with wisps of smoke rising from their chimneys.
Achu saw Fang Lu busy at a makeshift earthen stove, with a red figure circling around her.
Because of the distance, Achu couldn't hear Fang Lu and Shangguan Linlang's conversation, but she could see their expressions.
Fang Lu would occasionally frown, roll her eyes, or burst out laughing because of something Shangguan Linlang said.
Her relationship with Shangguan Linlang really felt like no one else could interfere.
Achu glanced to the side and happened to see Lan Qingchen under the tent not far away.
That's right, Lan Qingchen also came to this autumn hunting event.
So Achu insisted on coming to this autumn hunt not just because he wanted some fresh air.
Also because of Lan Qingchen.
Lan Qingchen tried many times to plant spies in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, but failed each time.
Ah Chu was pregnant and didn't go out, so he didn't have a chance to harm her.
In addition, Fang Lu rejected his confession.
Moreover, the forces that Lan Qingchen had been secretly cultivating and developing have recently been suppressed and persecuted.
He didn't even know who the other person was!
These events made Lan Qingchen, who had been enjoying smooth sailing since Princess Shenghua became her backer, very uncomfortable.
He was like a trapped beast, wanting to break free from his predicament but unable to find a way.
Lan Qingchen mentally reviewed the situation and concluded that his misfortunes began with the marriage of Princess Shenghua and Lu Zhixing.
What if everything went back to where it was before?
Isn't Princess Shenghua his favorite?
He had previously kept his distance because he disliked her, and wouldn't even let her touch him.
Lan Qingchen thought that for the sake of the great cause, he would have to compromise his health.
Those who achieve great things should not be bound by such romantic relationships.
After figuring this out, Lan Qingchen wanted to find an opportunity to meet with A Chu.
For Lan Qingchen, the autumn hunt was a great opportunity.
Lan Qingchen made two preparations.
If Achu accepts his advances, then everything will be fine.
If Achu doesn't accept his advances, then there's no point in her continuing to live.
The reason for making two preparations was that Lan Qingchen himself was also unsure of the outcome.
After all, Lan Qingchen had only seen Princess Shenghua once in private since her marriage.
What he heard was that Achu and Lu Zhixing's relationship was getting better and better.
With Achu pregnant, even if she wasn't interested in Lu Zhixing before, things might change now.
From where Lan Qingchen was standing, he could see not only A Chu and Lu Zhixing, but also Fang Lu and Shangguan Linlang.
No matter which two people he saw, his expression was not good at that moment.
Achu didn't look at Lan Qingchen for long, because Lu Zhixing, who was next to her, noticed and immediately talked to her to divert her attention.
“Princess, I see a golden-red fish.”
Ah Chu, playing along perfectly, pretended to be curious and turned her head to look: "Where is it?"
Lu Zhixing pointed to the water beside him: "It was over there just now, it looks like it swam down there."
"Then I'll go closer; maybe it'll pop its head out later!"
Achu pulled Lu Zhixing along, and they walked excitedly towards the stream.
Later, no fish were seen. Achu instructed Lu Zhixing to pick a handful of very pretty wildflowers, saying that he would take them back and put them in a vase in the carriage.
That's because she saw her sister-in-law Meng Shuling pick a bunch of wildflowers and give them to Lu Zhiming, so she also asked Lu Zhixing for flowers.
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