It's better to stay away for now. I said softly to Lu Fengjun, "Brother Lu, let's find a quiet place to have a drink and chat. Miss Mu's dance just now was quite an eye-opener. There are too many people here, so let's find a place to have a proper talk."
Lu Fengjun smiled brightly, and I quickly stood up with him and left this place of trouble.
I quickly went downstairs, wrapped in a thick cloak. I didn't want to see him at all. I had finally managed to calm myself down, and I didn't want to run into someone who would leave me battered and bruised.
As soon as I stepped out, I found a less crowded direction and walked quickly. Lu Fengjun followed beside me: "Brother Ji, why are you in such a hurry?"
I saw it was snowing. "The snow is probably going to get heavy soon. I remember there's a quiet teahouse not far away. We can go up and sit for a while."
Lu Fengjun readily agreed, but after taking only a few steps, he encountered Xie Yuancheng and Meng Anshi walking towards him. It had only been a few months, yet he hadn't changed at all.
"My lord, I heard you're not feeling well. Why did you suddenly come to the capital?" Lu Fengjun wasn't close to Marquis Anle and didn't know he was full of tricks.
Xie Yuancheng handed the hand warmer to Meng Anshi: "I was just passing by. But Lord Lu and the Prince Consort have quite the refined taste, visiting brothels on such a festive occasion. I'm afraid it won't be good if word gets out."
You were just inside the building a moment ago, and now you're putting on airs like a refined gentleman.
Lu Fengjun nodded: "It is indeed not good, but the girls in Yingxian Tower are performing a dance today, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I was so pleased with myself that I dragged the Prince Consort along to watch. I hope that Your Excellency can help keep this a secret."
Xie Yuancheng glanced at him, pretending to be an ordinary friend: "Oh, there's a reason for this, so let it go. However, I originally came to the capital to discuss matters concerning Linyang with the Prince Consort. I was supposed to enter the palace tomorrow morning, but now that we've met here, I don't have to risk entering the palace since I entered the capital without permission anyway."
Lu Fengjun, the naive one, said: "Lord Marquis, your actions for Linyang are truly admirable. Let's call it even today. Why don't you come to my residence? It'll be safer there."
Xie Yuancheng shook his head: "No, I already have a place to stay. Besides, if we are discovered, Lord Lu will be in trouble."
He was talking complete nonsense. I grabbed Lu Fengjun's wrist and said, "Brother Lu, the snow is getting heavier and heavier. There are always ears on the walls when we're out. It's safer for us to go to your residence than to stay outside."
Lu Fengjun thought it made sense. Xie Yuancheng looked at me sharply, then at me holding Lu Fengjun's wrist: "The prince consort's idea is good, but you have forgotten your promise to me. I am not feeling well and should not go too far. I hope you will stop here."
I don't want to be alone with you. Just as I was about to refuse, I realized that I felt weak and couldn't speak.
Xie Yuancheng came over and put his arm around my shoulder. "Lord Lu, we'll be leaving now. We hope you can help us forget about today's events. The princess's temper is really hard to compliment."
Lu Fengjun, you absolutely must follow me.
However, Xie Yuancheng didn't give him a chance to speak. It was the same thing in that strange valley last time; no one knew how Xie Yuancheng managed it.
As soon as we turned a corner, Xie Yuancheng picked me up, a wicked look on his face: "Ying'er, I'm here to take you back."
I lay drowsily in his arms, and as soon as I woke up, I was lying on a bed in a room where Xie Yuancheng was sipping tea not far away.
He put down his teacup and quickly walked over: "Ying'er, I've come to see you. Aren't you happy?"
I was not happy at all. I blinked, and after confirming that I was awake, I sat up. My strength had returned. I quickly pushed him away, got out of bed, and prepared to run away.
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