Chapter 258 I have one condition
Fortunately, the ship stopped steadily.
There was no hull explosion and no shipwreck, and Qu Fufeng finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Lu Yanshi carried Lu Li off the boat, and Qu Fufeng whispered, "Your Majesty, what happened?"
"It's okay. Now that the ship has been built, it's time for the eldest prince and his men to set off." Lu Yanshi replied expressionlessly.
In reality, he was thinking, fuel is so expensive, why would it be worth it for just him and Xiaojiu to drive so far?
What a waste!
The treasury has limited money, so the money must be spent where it is needed most.
Qu Fufeng had no idea what he was thinking, so he nodded quickly, thinking about how to propose tomorrow to allow the eldest prince to go to sea.
The next morning, Lu Yanshi decided that Lu Jing would go out to sea to look for foreigners.
Although some ministers opposed it, they could not disobey the emperor and the eldest prince. The father and son were willing to do this, so it would be ridiculous for them to go out and stop them.
The emperor is still young. He should try hard to favor more concubines in the harem. He will eventually have a successor!
It will still be in time to appoint a crown prince by then.
The ministers comforted themselves.
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When Yu Shutong learned that the eldest prince was about to go to sea, and the eldest princess and her husband would also go to Fuso Island, she could no longer suppress her desire to leave the palace and be with Jing Luobai.
She plucked up her courage, found Lu Yanshi, and told him what was on her mind.
"You want to go to Fuso Island to settle down with Jing Luobai, the eldest princess and her husband?" Lu Yanshi raised his eyebrows in surprise.
That place is desolate and you'll have to start all over again if you go there.
He thought they would choose Dongliu.
"Yes, I have thought about it." Yu Shutong nodded.
Now Dongluo, Beiyong, Xichang and Nanjiang all belong to Daxia. The wealthy families in Daxia now have steam carriages, so traveling will definitely be much more convenient in the future.
Even if they hide in those places, they may meet acquaintances.
It would be better to go to Fuso Island and build a warm home for her and her brother Luo Bai.
Seeing that Lu Yanshi was hesitant to speak, Yu Shutong felt nervous. Could it be that the emperor had changed his mind and was unwilling to let her go?
She stared at the ground nervously, not daring to look up at Lu Yanshi.
"If Jing Luobai is willing, I will naturally not stop you. I said I would let you leave the palace, and I will naturally do what I say." Lu Yanshi said calmly.
"But I have one condition."
"What conditions?" Yu Shutong couldn't help but look up at him.
Lu Yanshi said calmly: "You and Rou Meiren have learned the bird language, which will be useful in the future. When you go to Fuso Island, don't forget to continue to improve your studies. If one day, Daxia needs you, you must stand up and cooperate with the action."
Yu Shutong felt a sore nose and agreed without hesitation: "I will obey your command."
She changed her title to show her determination.
Even if she was not a concubine of Da Xia, she was still a member of Da Xia's Department of Public Affairs.
If Daxia calls her, she will definitely return.
"Well. You can leave now. Then you and the eldest prince will leave the palace together. I will arrange everything." Lu Yanshi waved his hand, signaling her to leave.
Soon, news spread in the palace that Concubine Yu had suddenly fallen ill, and within two days, she died.
When Jing Luobai heard the news, he was both excited and nervous.
He knew that this was a prelude to Tongtong being released.
They had already agreed in the letter to go to Fuso Island together, where no outsiders would know them and they could create a beautiful future together.
When the Jing family heard that he was going to Fuso Island, they initially disagreed, thinking that he was stimulated by the news of Yu Shutong's death.
"Luo Bai, Tongtong is dead. There is no chance for you two. If you go to Fuso Island, how will your father and I survive?" The old lady of the Jing family wiped her tears and refused to let go of her son's hand.
"No, I..." Jing Luobai wanted to explain, but was interrupted.
"Yes, Third Brother, things are unpredictable. You have to take good care of yourself and let Tongtong rest in peace in heaven."
"You've done so much for her. Even if you choose to marry again, you will be worthy of her."
Several brothers and sisters-in-law of the Jing family came out to comfort him.
Jing Luobai could no longer bear it and shouted angrily: "Can you listen to me first, Tongtong is not dead."
"Not dead?" Now all the Jing family members were dumbfounded.
"Have you forgotten what the emperor said last time? He would release Tongtong from the palace within three years." Jing Luobai reminded them in a low voice.
The Jing family suddenly realized.
So Yu Shutong did not die, but was released from the palace.
"There's no need to go so far. It would be better to go to Dongling. Your father and I can still visit you." The old lady of the Jing family still couldn't bear to leave her youngest son.
"Daxia is developing so fast, maybe we will be able to come back to see you by boat. We have steamships." Jing Luobai comforted his mother.
His parents have an older brother and two younger brothers, as well as several grandchildren to accompany them, but Tongtong only has him.
Finally, with Jing Luobai's comfort, the two old people of the Jing family, although still reluctant to let him go, silently helped him prepare his luggage and servants.
"With your small bodies, do you know how to farm? I have to arrange for you to work, otherwise you two will be left with nothing."
The old lady of the Jing family arranged everything in a nagging manner.
The boat arranged by the emperor certainly couldn't hold so many things, so the Jing family prepared a small boat to carry the things from the back.
Seeing his parents busying themselves for him, Jing Luobai's eyes turned red.
He knelt down and kowtowed three times to his father and mother: "I am an unfilial child. I cannot stay with you."
"You have been with us for many years. In the days ahead, you must take control of yourself and live a good life." Old Lady Jing held her son's hand and tears fell.
The old man of the Jing family sighed and patted his youngest son on the shoulder.
"Children and grandchildren have their own blessings."
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In a blink of an eye, it was time to set off.
Lu Yanshi took several children with him to see his eldest son and daughter off.
Lu Yanshi felt a little sad when he looked at Lu Yao, who had become a mother, and Lu Jing, who had become calm after going through so many experiences.
The two children born to him by the late queen have grown up so much. Now they are going to travel far away, leaving him, their father.
"Have a safe journey. Your father will always support you." He was not good at saying sentimental words, and he felt a little embarrassed after saying this.
Lu Yao and Lu Jing said in unison: "Father's words, I will keep them in mind."
"You guys chat, I'll go on board to take a look." Lu Yanshi put Lu Li down from his arms, went on board himself to check the situation, and let the children get along with each other.
Several children said goodbye to their brothers and sisters one by one, and gave them gifts reluctantly.
Lu Yao looked at Lu Qiongying with some curiosity.
"Qiongying, why are you wearing a veil?"
Lu Qiongying froze, not knowing what to say.
When she got smallpox, her eldest sister was not yet pregnant. They kept it a secret from her for fear that she would have a miscarriage.
Later, when the eldest princess gave birth to a child, she was afraid that her face would scare her little nephew, so she never went to visit her.
As a result, this secret has been kept until now.