As soon as Cui saw Duke Dingguo's appearance, she knew that he had just had a relapse. She probably took the medicine in time and the disease had not yet relapsed. She remembered that the third brother had come today and brought all three children with him. What was there that she didn't understand? She was very sad and angry at the thought of this, but there was nothing she could do. According to the old rules, if an elder brother had no children, he could choose a son from among his brothers to inherit the title.
However, the Duke and the old man had already decided that if the Duke died without having a child, the title would be taken back by the court, and the Lu family title would eventually be cut off.
"My Lord, it's because I failed to give birth to a son to inherit the title for the Lu family that these scoundrels came to our house and disgusted us!"
"Haha, Madam, please don't say that. It's not your fault that I don't have any children. You know, it's all because of the poisoning I suffered from when I was young. My health is not good, and it's difficult for me to have children. That's what the imperial physician said back then."
"Besides, the Third Prince's appearance at the mansion with his child shows that he has completely sided with Prince Qing. Fortunately, I reported his actions to the Emperor a few days ago, and I think the Emperor is well aware of what's going on. He came here today just to make me sick!"
After listening to Duke Dingguo's analysis, Cui became even more angry with Lu Minghong and Prince Qing. However, she was just a woman and knew very little about the affairs of the court, so she decided not to interrupt. After thinking about it, she thought of Princess Qing. It seemed that she also needed to find some opportunities to add fuel to the fire in Prince Qing's backyard!
Duke Dingguo had no idea that his own wife was actually quite capable of hiding her true abilities.
At this moment, in the front yard hall, Lu Minghong was looking at Lu Fang with a dark face.
"You old slave, are you deceiving me? My eldest brother fell ill right after returning. How could it be such a coincidence?"
Lu Fang recalled the scene when his master fell ill just now. Fortunately, he took the medicine in time and did not make a big mistake. After thinking about it, it was still caused by the man in front of him. However, his identity was there. Although he was a butler, he was just a servant after all.
"Look at what you said, Third Master. I dare not lie to you! The imperial physician will probably be here soon. Why don't you go back and come visit the Duke another day?"
Lu Minghong actually didn't want to leave at this time. He came here today to provoke the boss and wanted him to die quickly, so that the title of Duke Dingguo would be his.
But I know that my father and elder brother still dislike me because of what my aunt did thirty years ago. They even spread the word that after my elder brother's death, the title will be returned to the court, and they didn't tell me about it.
Some time ago, His Royal Highness Prince Qing promised me that when the day comes, he will definitely give the title of Duke Dingguo to me or his son.
But now that he knew that the eldest brother was ill, he didn't know whether he would die. If he didn't die, then his trip today would be in vain. However, he knew that the Duke Dingguo's Mansion was like an iron barrel, and he didn't have any helpers to help him get information. He looked at Lu Fang deeply and murmured in his heart.
"This guy is also a die-hard fan. It seems that we should find an opportunity to kill Lu Fang. The Duke Dingguo Mansion is like an iron barrel, and he is inseparable from it."
Lu Fang had been secretly observing Lu Minghong, but he noticed that there was a hint of ill intent in his eyes when he looked at him, and he became alert. It seemed that the third master wanted to take action against him?
Although he had some thoughts in his mind, Lu Fang was also an old fox, so he naturally would not show any sign of wrongdoing on his face.
Looking at Lu Fang's expression, Lu Minghong realized that it would be difficult to find an opportunity here today, so he had to give up and said in a serious tone.
"Since my eldest brother is ill, I'll go to the study to see him! I can't be ill and then not even go to see him! If outsiders knew about it, wouldn't they laugh at me for being a bad boy and having no brotherly love?"
Lu Fang was choked by Lu Minghong's shameless words and was speechless. He had no choice but to say.
"Third Master, please wait a moment. Madam is currently in the study taking care of the Duke. I will go and report to Madam first."
After saying that, he turned around and walked outside without paying any attention to Lu Minghong, and came back after a while.
"My apologies, Third Master. The Duke is already resting. Madam said it's inappropriate for a woman like her to meet with the Third Master. We should wait until the Duke wakes up before we discuss this!"
The veins on Lu Minghong's forehead twitched, but he knew that this was not a place where he could act wild, so he finally nodded.
"Forget it, since Big Brother has already rested, I'll go over and bring the kids to see him in a couple of days! Normally, the kids should stay behind to take care of their uncle. After all, the next generation of the Lu family is just the three of them, and they really want to be close to their uncle!"
Lu Fang lowered his head, clenched his fists in his sleeves, and almost couldn't control himself and rushed forward to punch the shameless man in the face a few times.
There are such shameless people in the world. I have really broadened my horizons today.
Lu Fang was angry in his heart, but he smiled on his face.
"Haha, Third Master's filial piety is commendable. I will certainly pass this on to the Duke. Otherwise, how about I escort Third Master out?"
Lu Minghong naturally heard the hatred in Lu Fang's words, but he didn't care. He was just an old servant, whom he didn't even look at. The reason he wanted to kill him was just because he was an eyesore!
"Alright, then please, the housekeeper, take us out!"
After saying that, he swaggered out of the gate of Duke Dingguo's Mansion with his three sons, completely ignoring the murderous look of Lu Fang at the gate of Duke Dingguo's Mansion behind him.
Lu Fang snorted coldly and said to the doorman.
"Close the door!" After saying that, he went to the study in the front yard to report.
After listening to Lu Fang's words, Lu Minghan closed his eyes and pondered for a while before saying, "It seems that the third brother has decided to follow Prince Qing forever. Lu Fang, send someone to the other courtyard tomorrow to tell the old master that he is his son after all. Although he is not favored by him, he is still his bloodline after all."
Lu Fang nodded in agreement, and seeing that the Duke had no other instructions, he slowly retreated.
After Lu Fang walked out, Cui said from the side.
"My Lord, this isn't right! If you do this, I'm afraid the old master will be angry again!"
Lu Minghan sneered, "Haha, he should be angry. If he hadn't doted on that woman back then, the second son wouldn't have disappeared, and mother wouldn't have had her hair turn white in her thirties."
"But hasn't father been making up for mother all these years?"
Lu Minghan knew that his wife was afraid that his words would get out and bring harm to her, so he said.
"Don't worry! Even if he's angry, he wouldn't dare say anything in front of mother, let alone spread my words. After all, it was his concubine who harmed my second son and me. I was poisoned and will never have children. My second son is missing, and I don't know if I can ever find him in this lifetime. He owes us mother, son, and brothers this."
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