Chapter 77 Returning Home
"Aunt, you can't be so vicious, right? You want to kill three people just for your own selfish desires."
Xu Qingwan was afraid that Jiang Ran would have a bad life, so she tried her best to fan the flames.
"My niece-in-law is really kind-hearted. What do you think we should do?" Jiang Ran asked her deliberately.
"Of course, we need to clean up a courtyard and bring the three of them back home safely, so that they can continue the Lu family's legacy!"
"Although my aunt comes from a poor family, now that she's the mistress of the house, she should be more sensible. Don't be petty anymore, or you'll make people laugh at you." Xu Qingwan said with a smug look on her face.
Seeing that she had taken the bait, Jiang Ran stood up and reported.
"Your Highness, I don't want to embarrass you either. Why not let the Madam take these three people back to the mansion? Firstly, this will satisfy her kindness and virtue, secondly, it will continue the family line for Madam Lu, and thirdly, it will save us from marital disputes."
"Your Majesty meant well, but Prime Minister Lu is unworthy of it. If it causes discord between us as husband and wife, it would be disastrous."
Xu Qingwan panicked when she heard this.
She hasn’t dealt with that bitch Lin Buqiu yet, and three more have come. Aren’t they going to force her to death?
"No, my lady, this is inappropriate."
Concubine Ru glanced at Xu Qingwan. What an idiot! He is more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything.
After talking so much nonsense, Jiang Ran found an excuse to reject her.
Concubine Ru gritted her teeth. She had spent a lot of effort to train these three people, and they must be placed by Lu Weiqing's side.
Even if Jiang Ran says anything today, don't even think about rejecting her.
Just as Concubine Ru was about to force her to bring the person back, she heard the announcement that the emperor was coming.
The emperor was wearing court robes and had obviously just come to see her after court.
Concubine Ru was flattered and immediately straightened her appearance and went to greet him leisurely.
He was supposed to dine at the Queen's. They had just parted ways that morning, and now he couldn't wait to see her. How could she not be ecstatic?
The emperor and Concubine Ru behaved very intimately, and all three of them bowed their heads in greeting, fearing any conflict.
"No need to be polite."
"You are so thoughtful. You know that Concubine Ru has just arrived at the palace, so you come to chat with her and have some fun. That's great."
The emperor took Concubine Ru's arm and sat down in the main seat, looking as if he had no idea that they had been summoned into the palace.
Ru Fei served tea, and then said delicately, "I summoned them. Prime Minister Lu and Director Lu have made great contributions this time. I thought their families must have been worried these days, and they should be comforted."
The emperor stared at her for a moment and said with a smile, "Ruyue is indeed very thoughtful. I had completely forgotten about this."
He never liked the harem interfering in government affairs, but he was so tolerant of her. Concubine Ru felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.
"Your Majesty, it's a pity that the Prime Minister's wife dislikes the reward I prepared and has rejected it."
Concubine Ru curled her lips and complained to the emperor in a wronged manner.
The emperor consoled her with a few words and waved his hand, "Lu Weiqing is picky and stubborn. I dare not force him. Let this matter go."
When Concubine Ru saw that he was siding with Jiang Ran, she immediately refused to accept it and tried to persuade him again.
"This is the Prime Minister's daughter, her name is...Xu Qingwan, right?"
The emperor pointed at Xu Qingwan, thought for a moment, and then said her name.
Xu Qingwan was overjoyed and agreed repeatedly, hoping that the emperor would give her some reward so that she could show off in front of Jiang Ran.
"Let her take these people back with her. Give them to Lu Yu as concubines. Don't waste Ruyue's kindness."
The emperor made the final decision on the spot, and no one dared to object.
Concubine Ru summoned Lu Zhaoyang into the palace, originally intending to teach her a lesson. She thought it was her blessing that the Third Prince showed her kindness, and she told her not to be ungrateful.
The emperor came suddenly, and she couldn't say these things to their face, so she could only wave goodbye and let them go.
Jiang Ran and Lu Zhaoyang felt relieved, but Xu Qingwan was so angry that her mouth was crooked and her eyes were squinting.
After leaving the harem, I saw Lu Weiqing and the prince waiting at the door from afar.
"Zhaoyang, are you okay?"
The prince had lost his patience and walked over quickly, asking Lu Zhaoyang loudly.
The Third Prince, that bastard, had just plotted against her, so Concubine Ru summoned her into the palace. God knows how worried he was. He hurriedly came to find his father to rescue her, and his wounds were broken.
"What can happen to me?" Lu Zhaoyang uncomfortably pulled back his sleeve that he was holding and answered nonchalantly.
"I'm glad you're okay."
The prince used all his willpower to resist the urge to hug her, and the two walked side by side.
Jiang Ran jumped a few steps, with an expression of wanting to be praised, and winked at Lu Weiqing, asking him to look at the three girls following Xu Qingwan.
Lu Weiqing didn't understand what she meant at all. Instead, he reached out and pinched her face, held her in his arms, and rubbed his chin against the top of her head.
Jiang Ran blushed and whispered, "There are so many people here, what are you doing?"
"I forgot, Madam is shy." Lu Weiqing apologized and at the same time pinched her slender waist, carried her on his shoulder and went into the carriage.
Jiang Ran was picked up by Lu Weiqing, Lu Zhaoyang and the prince rode away on horseback, leaving only Xu Qingwan, who walked out breathlessly, followed by a group of girls.
As soon as she returned home, she was furious and decided to set rules for these three people.
Unexpectedly, when Mrs. Lu heard the news, she was overjoyed and cleaned up the yard closest to Lu Yu's study and immediately let the three of them move in.
She was worried that Xu Qingwan was jealous and she had no excuse to give Lu Yu a concubine.
Empress Rufei actually granted her three concubines. Isn't this like giving someone a pillow when they are sleepy?
Just as Mrs. Lu had settled the people, Lu Yu came back and was very surprised to learn about this.
But he couldn't resist his mother, so he favored one of them that night.
Xu Qingwan was so angry that she smashed things and threw stools all night, and went to see a doctor because of her headache, and she kept making a fuss until dawn.
Lu Yu originally felt a little guilty towards her, so he stayed in the concubine's room with peace of mind and never paid any attention to Xu Qingwan again.
Xu Qingwan was so tired after the whole fuss that she stayed awake until dawn.
She also figured it out. Concubine Ru had sent so many people here, and sooner or later they would get pregnant. She couldn't possibly get rid of all of them.
Now it seems that it would be better to take Lin Buqiu into the mansion and raise the child under her name. Although it is not her biological child, it can be considered a ceremonial guard.
Having made up her mind, Xu Qingwan put on her newly made brocade flowing cloud skirt, asked her maid to dress her up, and went straight to Lin Buqiu's residence.
Lin Buqiu originally thought that it was Lu Yu who came, but when he saw that it was Xu Qingwan, he was so shocked that he didn't know what to do.
Xu Qingwan changed her usual sharp tone and pretended to be polite, saying that she just found out about this today. Lin Buqiu was in serious condition and could not stay outside without anyone to take care of him.
At this time, Lin Buqiu still didn't quite believe it until Xu Qingwan wiped her tears and talked about the fact that Concubine Ru had given her three concubines.
"I was wrong before. I was jealous and treated you harshly."
"Now I understand. Instead of letting them get away with it, it's better for the two of us sisters to win over Lu Lang."
When Lin Buqiu learned that Lu Yu had stayed overnight, he didn't care about anything else. He immediately packed up and went back home with Xu Qingwan.
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