The carriage in front was very harmonious throughout the journey, but the one behind was full of tension.
Jiang Luqing stared at Jiang Lusheng, who looked indifferent, with her eyes bloodshot. "What's going on? Why do I have to enter the palace too? Aren't you going to marry Prince Rong? Did you say something in front of my mother and the master?"
Jiang Lusheng sat in his seat with a dull expression, "Do you think I have a lot of weight in front of them and they will listen to whatever I say?"
Jiang Luqing was speechless. Indeed, if he was so easily persuaded, he would not be the Duke of England.
But His Majesty wanted to see Jiang Lusheng, but Mother insisted on bringing him along. Doesn't that seem wrong? Why not bring my eldest brother along?
Could it be that he wanted him and Jiang Lusheng to serve the wife, Prince Rong, together?
When Jiang Luqing thought of this possibility, she felt sick all over.
He stood up nervously, but forgot that this was a carriage. As he stood up, he hit his head. He screamed in pain and sat down again.
He covered his head with his hands, his eyes filled with tears, and looked very pitiful.
Jiang Lusheng kindly reminded her, "Since you're here, make the best of it. You'll be meeting His Majesty soon. If you leave a bad impression on Him, Mother might be unhappy."
These words are more useful than anything else. The men of Kun Country are just like the women in the patriarchal society. The greatest value in their lives is to get married and have children. If they make their parents unhappy and cannot find a good marriage, their lives will be ruined.
The more she thought about it, the more scared she became. Jiang Luqing forced herself to hold back her tears and didn't say a word along the way.
Jiang Lusheng was happy to have his ears quiet.
When they arrived at the palace, they got off the car and followed the palace maid's instructions. Jiang Luqing was nervous and kept pinching her sleeves the whole time.
Jiang Lusheng looked straight ahead and had a dignified demeanor. In comparison, he looked like someone who grew up in the Duke's Mansion, while Jiang Luqing looked like someone who had returned from the countryside.
Lord Sun retracted his gaze and said to Ying Gong, "Wife, it's a pity that Lu gave birth to this child. Even if he can't marry into the royal family this time, we should find him a good marriage. He has a bright future."
The Duke of England glanced at Jiang Lusheng for a moment longer, his eyes flickering slightly, and it was unknown what he was thinking.
Soon, the maid led them to the entrance of the Imperial Garden, bowed and said, "Duke, my lord, His Majesty and His Royal Highness Prince Rong are waiting inside."
"Thank you very much."
The Duke of England bowed to them, then said to Jiang Lusheng and Jiang Luqing, "When you see His Majesty later, be respectful, listen more and talk less, and don't look around."
"yes."
Jiang Luqing and Jiang Lusheng responded and followed them in.
It was the transition period between spring and summer. The imperial garden was full of colorful flowers and green willows, presenting a thriving scene. The chirping of birds perched on the branches added a bit of interest.
After passing a rockery, Jiang Lusheng heard faint laughter in front of him and immediately looked up.
I saw two people sitting opposite each other drinking tea in the octagonal pavilion. One of them was wearing an apricot-yellow phoenix robe and a nine-phoenix crown on his head, looking very noble.
The person opposite was wearing an ice-blue gauze dress with her hair tied up high, revealing a section of her snow-white and graceful neck. Even though her face could not be seen, she gave people a hazy sense of beauty.
Jiang Lusheng slowed down and suddenly smiled.
After going around in circles, it was still her. He knew it was her just by looking at her back.
Noticing his gaze, Lan Shuang suddenly turned around, meeting his gaze and smiled sweetly, "Why didn't you say anything when you came?"
Jiang Luqing was standing very close to Jiang Lusheng. When she heard this, she was dazed for a moment and said first, "Your Highness is very beautiful today."
When these words were spoken, Lan Shuang was stunned and Jiang Lusheng's face turned green.
(End of this chapter)
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