Such a big commotion in Prince Rong's Mansion could not be concealed, and soon the news spread throughout Kyoto - Prince Rong dismissed the young men in the backyard for the sake of the legitimate prince who had not yet married into the family, saying that the legitimate prince must be the one.
The original version was quite touching, but as it was passed around, it became a story about the Second Young Master Jiang being narrow-minded, selfish, jealous, and unable to accept his wife having three husbands and four concubines.
Huaixiu came back from outside and was very angry. She started crying when she saw Jiang Lusheng.
Jiang Lusheng was helpless. "Are you made of water? Why are you crying so hard? Who made you angry?"
"If... hiccup... if it was just me getting mad at you, that would be fine. I don't have anything to be upset about. After all, I'm used to it. But they were gossiping about me, calling me a jealous husband. Their words were really nasty. I wanted to argue with them, but I was afraid of adding fuel to the fire, so I hurried back."
Jiang Lusheng suddenly realized that the more he thought about it, the angrier he got and he started crying.
He took out a handkerchief and handed it to Huaixiu, patting his head soothingly. "It's not a big deal. They have tongues in their mouths and we can't control them. Who doesn't talk about others behind their backs? Who doesn't have people talking about them behind their backs?"
"But what if Her Majesty hears about this and she refuses to grant you a marriage?" Huai Xiu looked at Jiang Lusheng worriedly.
Jiang Lusheng raised his eyebrows. "Didn't you dislike Prince Rong before? Now you're on her side?"
Huai Xiu tugged at her sleeves and said hesitantly, "In fact, Prince Rong seems to be quite handsome and a good match for you. If she can turn over a new leaf and treat you well, there will be nothing wrong with that. You will be a legitimate prince if you marry her. In the future, you will be taller than all the other young masters in this mansion, and no one will dare to bully you."
Jiang Lusheng laughed. He was indeed still young, and love and hate came and went quickly.
"Second Young Master, Prince Rong has sent something, and the Master wants you to go and take a look."
A servant hurried in, his face full of joy, and was extremely respectful when he saw Jiang Lusheng.
Huaixiu immediately smiled and said, "Sir, shall we go?"
Jiang Lusheng nodded and stood up.
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Everyone was present in the front hall. Duke Yingguo and Lord Sun were exchanging pleasantries with Meng Yu. Although Meng Yu looked unreliable when she was at home, she was still able to handle outsiders with ease when she went out.
She subtly blocked what the other party wanted to find out, and revealed with a smile how much Lan Shuang valued Jiang Lusheng, making the Duke of England and others dare not neglect Jiang Lusheng.
Duke Ying and Lord Sun looked at each other. They knew what was going on but were also a little surprised. They had proposed to bring Jiang Lusheng back just as a last resort, but they hadn't expected that Prince Rong would actually take a fancy to him?
"The Second Young Master is here—"
The servant outside called out, and Meng Yu immediately turned to look at the legendary Second Young Master Jiang.
Jiang Lusheng came against the light. He was taller than the average man from Kun Country, but very upright, with a cold temperament. His eyebrows and eyes were quite beautiful, and his green eyes were eye-catching. Although he had foreign blood, his features were still those of a Kun Countryman. He looked beautiful but not disharmonious.
Meng Yu sighed, no wonder the prince was so concerned about her, she really had the capital.
She collected her thoughts and bowed respectfully to Jiang Lusheng, "Greetings, Second Young Master."
Jiang Lusheng looked at her and returned the greeting.
"My humble name is Meng Yu, a personal guard of Prince Rong. I'm here on the prince's orders to deliver something to you, young master."
As she spoke, she clapped her hands, and someone immediately came forward and handed her a box. Meng Yu opened the lid, revealing all kinds of jewels inside.
Jiang Luqing, who was standing next to him, stared with her eyes wide open.
Lord Sun also said, "This... this is too expensive."
"Originally, the prince brought the box with him when he entered the palace, saying it was a gift for you. However, he was busy in the palace and forgot about it when he left. Now, he just remembered it and immediately asked me to bring it to you, the second young master. Take a look at it, do you like it?"
Men of Kun country often use jewelry to make necklaces, garlands, collars or crowns to show their status.
Noble men wear a lot of ornaments, so jewelry is indispensable to them.
Lan Shuang and Jiang Lusheng are an old couple. It doesn't matter what gift they give, but they have to give it. It's a sense of ritual. After thinking about it, Lan Shuang directly put all the jewelry in the warehouse on Jiang Lusheng.
Jiang Lusheng casually rummaged around and found agate under the pearls, mixed with gemstones inside the agate, pieces of the finest white jade stacked together, and a few night pearls.
It's really dazzling at first glance.
Jiang Lusheng took his hand back and smiled, "I like it very much. Thank the prince for me."
Seeing him smile, Meng Yu also smiled, "As long as Second Young Master likes it, that's good. The prince also told you to be patient, everything that is supposed to happen will happen."
This was a double entendre. The Duke of England wanted to ask a few more questions, but Meng Yu had already bowed and said, "The gifts have been delivered. I will take my leave."
Lord Sun immediately asked someone to send him out.
After everyone left, the Duke of England looked at Jiang Lusheng seriously and said with emotion, "You are a lucky person."
Lord Sun nodded in agreement, but then a look of worry crossed his face. "Guard Meng is saying that this marriage can be arranged, but Lu Sheng's body... can Your Majesty agree?"
Jiang Lusheng handed the box to Huaixiu, who immediately held it in his arms and closed the lid.
"Father, Mother, what are you talking about? What's wrong with my second brother?" Jiang Luqing asked curiously.
Jiang Lusheng sat down in the corner and looked at the Duke of England when he heard this. The emperor looked at him with a strange look before, and it was indeed because of this matter.
The Duke of England ignored him and waved his hand. Immediately, a servant came forward, picked up the food box next to her and placed it in front of Jiang Lusheng.
Jiang Lusheng raised his eyebrows.
Lord Sun said, "These are the snacks that the prince sent earlier. We were just about to deliver them to you when Guard Meng arrived, so we might as well give them to you together."
Jiang Lusheng glanced at the food box, his expression much better than when he received the box of jewelry, "Your Highness is thoughtful."
"The prince has a heart, don't let her down."
Lord Sun advised, "If His Majesty agrees to grant the marriage, you will belong to Prince Rong's mansion in the future. You must always consider Prince Rong's interests, be more careful about your words and actions, and don't cause trouble for Prince Rong."
Jiang Lusheng looked at her doubtfully, and Lord Sun said awkwardly, "I've heard what people say outside."
Jiang Lusheng "..."
Then you believed it, right?
He later realized that the rumor Lan Shuang had spread was a little too true.
"I understand. If there's nothing else, I'll go back first." Jiang Lusheng stood up, bowed to Duke Yingguo and Lord Sun, and left with Huaixiu.
The Duke of England looked at his back without saying anything.
Lord Sun whispered, "Wife, Prince Rong dismissed everyone in the palace for Lu Sheng. His position as the legitimate ruler should be secure, right?"
The Duke of England also thought so, but the imperial decree granting the marriage had not been issued yet, and she was always uneasy.
Jiang Luqing listened to the conversation between the two and couldn't help but feel curious. "Mother, what do you mean? Does His Majesty not like Jiang Lusheng?"
(End of this chapter)
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