Chapter 286 Shen Ruoying is not dead?
After a long silence, Emperor Minghe said with emotion:
"You are still adorable as a loyal subject."
At least it won't be like it is now, where people keep arguing with him and setting traps for him!
Lu Jingyu said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "If Father likes my original appearance, then I will change back."
Emperor Minghe: "Alright, alright, stop being poor."
"But I promise you that I will never interfere with your backyard."
"And I will also find an opportunity to talk to the Queen Mother about this."
"But whether the Queen Mother will be convinced by my persuasion is uncertain."
Lu Jingyu smiled again immediately, "I knew that my father would like this kind of loving father and filial son."
Emperor Minghe: "..."
Whose father is kind and his son is filial like this?
Emperor Minghe still wanted to read memorials and was annoyed with Lu Jingyu, so he sent him away and asked him to go to Qiulu Palace to see Concubine Rou.
After everyone had left, he looked at the pile of memorials and sighed:
"Why are there so many memorials every day? When can I have a regent prince to help me share my worries?"
Eunuch Shun smiled and said, "If Your Majesty wants it, then he will definitely have it."
Emperor Minghe glared at him, "Are you trying to anger me on purpose?"
Thinking of the unfilial son who had just left...Emperor Minghe suddenly narrowed his eyes.
Jing Yu said before that he didn’t want to be the crown prince right away. Was he also considering Gu Qingning?
Because of Jing Yu's current position in the court, no one would say anything against him becoming the crown prince all of a sudden.
No one would say he was unworthy.
Moreover, in terms of literary and military strategies, Jing Yu is even better than him.
Then the problem lies with Gu Qingning.
Once Jing Yu becomes the crown prince, not to mention Gu Qingning's identity, she will not be able to be the crown princess.
According to etiquette, the prince's harem must have at least four concubines and eight selected maids.
This is still the minimum number of people.
So, Jing Yu plans to wait until Qing Ning gives birth to a legitimate eldest son and his position is consolidated before he wants to become the crown prince?
Emperor Minghe murmured, "It seems that Jingyu is quite infatuated. I agree with him on this point..."
The very "infatuated" Lu Jingyu came to Qiulu Palace and waited until the palace maid reported to him before entering.
As soon as I came in, I saw my mother's eyes were red, and Madam Qingning was beside her, comforting her.
The palace servant brought a royal chair, and after Lu Jingyu sat down, he asked in confusion:
"What are you talking about? Why are your eyes red?"
Concubine Rou: "I'm comforting Qing Ning."
Lu Jingyu: “…”
He looked at Gu Qingning in confusion.
Gu Qingning guessed the whole story from his confused look, but still followed Concubine Rou's words:
"Jing Yu, before my mother entered the palace, she was also taught by Nanny Jiang and Nanny Xu. She had a hard time at that time, so she came to comfort me."
Concubine Rou nodded vigorously, "That's right! One time, Madam Jiang thought that my flower arrangement was not symmetrical, so she forced me to do it for the whole afternoon!"
At that time, her fingers were all pierced by the thorns, and she looked very pitiful.
If it weren't for her sister, she wouldn't have wanted to enter the palace at that time.
Lu Jingyu looked at Gu Qingning, "Did those two maids bully you in the mansion?"
Gu Qingning shook her head, "Not yet, or maybe it's just that the time is still short."
"But mother said that if they bully me, mother will stand up for me."
Concubine Rou also nodded beside her, "After all, I am the head of one palace. Now I am also in charge of the six palaces. Naturally, I can also take care of those two maids!"
Lu Jingyu looked at Concubine Rou and saw that she looked very unconfident when she said these words.
He was deeply skeptical.
However, Lu Jingyu was not as strong towards this delicate mother as he was towards Emperor Minghe.
He nodded, "Okay, if there is really a need, I will trouble you, mother."
Concubine Rou, who was needed by her son and daughter-in-law, finally smiled for the first time today.
The family of three had a happy lunch, but in the afternoon, Concubine Jin came to find Concubine Rou.
Lu Jingyu and Gu Qingning paid their respects to Concubine Jin together, and then left Qiulu Palace hand in hand.
Lu Jingyu originally wanted to send Gu Qingning back home, but someone suddenly came to find him on the way.
"Your Highness, the dark market you had been paying attention to has made some progress, and a suspicious person has been arrested."
This is where the real business comes in.
Gu Qingning said: "Jingyu, you go and do your work, I can go back home by myself."
In fact, Lu Jingyu still had something to say to her, but now was not a good time to talk.
He nodded, "Then go back as soon as possible, and I'll talk to you when I get home."
Gu Qingning nodded.
Seeing that it was still early, she asked the driver to go around to the Lin family's side.
Mo Yu was still busy there, so she could take a look at how the Lin Mansion was being renovated.
But when the carriage took a detour and was about to arrive at the Lin Mansion, Gu Qingning felt a little hot, so she lifted a corner of the curtain.
Suddenly, I saw a woman wearing a veiled hat flash past my eyes and walked in the opposite direction.
Gu Qingning's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Why did she feel that person's back looked so much like Shen Ruoying?
If it was really Shen Ruoying, what was she doing wandering around the Lin residence?
Years of experience have kept Gu Qingning extremely vigilant.
Moreover, if Shen Ruoying was really still alive, it was possible that the previous fire was planned by her.
Such a person is too scheming and hostile to her, so she has to be on guard against him.
Gu Qingning remained silent for the time being, and when she entered the courtyard, she asked the servants, "Where is the young master?"
The servant said, "My lady, the young master is in the study."
Gu Qingning went to the study in the front yard, and saw Mo Yu giving instructions seriously:
"The bookshelf must be stable. Move all the books up there."
"Put the things Auntie likes down there so they're easier to get."
The servants were a little confused, as they didn't know what kind of books Princess Zhaoning liked.
As a result, a sharp-eyed servant saw Gu Qingning and immediately shouted:
"Greetings to the princess! May the princess be blessed!"
After hearing this, Mo Yu turned around and saw Gu Qingning walking towards him slowly.
The expression on his originally cool little face suddenly changed.
He tried to raise the corners of his mouth a little, "Auntie!"
Gu Qingning reached out and touched his head. "Why do I feel like you've grown taller after not seeing you for a few days?"
Mo Yu is now thirteen or fourteen years old, and it is the time when his body is growing stronger.
In addition, my life is going well now and I have a goal to pursue, including the people and home I want to protect.
Little Mo Yu is getting stronger and stronger.
However, after being praised by his aunt, Xiao Mo Yu was still a little shy. He changed the subject, "Study room, aunt, take a look, do you like it?"
Gu Qingning nodded, "Okay, I'll take a look at every place."
After looking around everywhere and sitting down to rest in the main hall, Gu Qingning said:
“Mo Yu, do you still remember Shen Ruoying?”
"Remember."
"Just now I saw a woman wearing a veil near the Lin residence. She looked very similar to her. You should pay more attention to her in the next few days."
Although Mo Yu didn't understand why his aunt asked him to pay attention to someone who was already dead in the eyes of everyone.
But he still nodded, "Yeah!"
After Gu Qingning told Mo Yu some more things, she got up and left.
After returning home, I began to deal with today's chores.
During her break, she also asked Chen Fenfang.
"Has the Lu family announced the funeral?"
After all, we can't completely cut off ties with the past, and Gu Qingning always wants to know the situation over there.
Chen Fenfang: "I heard that the funeral has not been held yet. After all, little Feng's death was so tragic that all the Feng family members went to the mansion, but the Duke was summoned to the palace by His Majesty."
"It seems like the Duke has just returned, and we don't know how to deal with this yet."
Gu Qingning thought that when Shen Ruoying passed away, the Shen family was in turmoil for a long time.
Now that Feng Yuan'er is gone, the Feng family will certainly not let it go.
Not to mention, Feng Yuaner's death was caused not only by her own reasons, but also by the Feng family, Lu Hangzhi, and even Duke Qin.
At the same time, Lu Changhui just returned to his mansion covered in dust.
Lord Feng said, "Duke, you can't go back on your word."
"Now that Yuan'er has died in your house, you must give us an explanation!"
A member of the Feng family clan nearby also said, "That's right, Duke. Yuan'er worked hard for your Duke's Mansion and gave birth to children before she died. You can't be so cold-hearted!"
He keeps saying that he is seeking justice for Feng Yuaner, but he is actually seeking benefits for the Feng family.
This is the case with many noble families.
This was the case with the Guangping Marquis Mansion before, and it is also the case with the Feng family today.
Lu Changhui felt bitter and remembered the words Jing Yu had used to scold him.
He was blind. Why didn't he check the character of Feng and the Feng family before making her his second wife?
The Feng family members here were still saying: "Your Duke's Mansion..."
Lu Changhui suddenly threw the teacup in his hand onto the table.
With a clanging sound, everyone in the room instantly became extremely quiet.
"It's not the Duke's Mansion anymore. His Majesty has issued an edict to demote my title. From now on, this is no longer the Duke of Qin's Mansion, but the Marquis of Ping'an's Mansion."
The Feng family was all shocked.
Lu Changhui: "As for Feng Yuaner's funeral, if you don't want us to handle it in Ping'an Marquis Mansion, then you can take her away!"
That being said, how can a married woman be brought back to her parents' home for burial?
A cousin of the Feng family said: "No matter what, she is still the wife of your Lu family and must be buried in your Lu family cemetery!"
Lu Changhui nodded, "Okay, let's take care of her funeral first. You guys can go back today. I don't feel like entertaining guests today."
The Feng family was still unwilling to accept it, but seeing that Lu Changhui was about to pass away at any moment, they knew that they could not push him too hard.
What if that person just dies?
Then they will get even less.
Thinking of this, Lord Feng said:
"Then you should follow the highest standards in the mansion to hold a funeral for Yuan'er. We won't bother you today, and will come back in a few days."
Lu Changhui waved his hand.
Zhao Jing felt a little distressed when she saw Lu Changhui like this.
She thought about it, and went to see the Feng family off in person. When they left, she whispered:
“In fact, the person who should be blamed the most for this matter is Shen Ruoying!”
"It must be because she is too unlucky. Nothing good has happened since we married her. The young lady must have been killed by her!"
The Feng family looked at each other.
Isn’t Shen Ruoying already dead?
but……
Chen Ruoying is dead, but the Guangping Marquis Mansion is still there!
Thinking of this, when the Feng family left, new calculations appeared in their eyes.
Zhao Jing saw them off, but when she returned, she did not see Lu Changhui.
Because Lu Changhui brought the court doctor and a sharp knife to his son Lu Hangzhi's house.
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