Chapter 197 Prince Duan Invites

The threat and intimidation against Xu County Magistrate of Changhe County once again brought Sun Zhiye's murder of his brother to the forefront.

The new wave of trouble is enough to restrain the people behind the scenes and to destroy Sun Zhiye.

The sensational rumor was carried by the wind to the ears of Prince Duan who was far away in Xiangyun County.

Prince Duan was very quiet and thought about what to do, so he drove over with his attendants.

Changxi Village.

Lu Mingchao picked a plum blossom and put it in the vase in front of the window.

County Magistrate Xu staged a self-directed and self-acted drama of threats and intimidation, completely blocking Sun Zhiye's path to survival.

No matter how small a county official is, he is still an official.

To threaten and intimidate county officials is to openly disregard the laws of Daqian.

"News from Shangjing City has arrived."

There was a little gray pigeon on Shuyuan's arm.

Lu Mingchao glanced at the note and was shocked.

"break off an engagement?"

Fu Huai actually wants to cancel his engagement with Lu Minghui?

The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion was determined, and the Marquis of Yongning's Mansion was unable to cope with it, so the cancellation of the engagement seemed to be a foregone conclusion.

Did she read a fake book?

It was agreed that the real daughter and the prince of the Zhenguo Mansion would overcome all difficulties, tie the knot and grow old together.

Could it be that without the vicious female supporting role stirring up trouble, the relationship between the male and female protagonists would be stuck?

Xie Yan stood behind Lu Mingchao, tall and slender, with brows lowered, as if thinking about something.

"Duke Zhenguo also agrees that Gu Huai is fickle and untrustworthy?" Lu Mingchao lightly brushed the plum branches with his fingertips, very confused.

Xie Yan said solemnly, "Gu Huai must have something on Lu Minghui, so the Yongning Marquisate had no choice but to swallow their anger and bear the consequences."

"Although Lu Minghui's style and methods of doing things are ruthless, her schemes are actually crude. The reason why she was able to succeed repeatedly in the past was because the Lu family was cautious about blood ties, which caused Lu Yao to be restrained when fighting back, looking ahead and behind, and unable to exert his full strength."

"Now that Lu Minghui has gained power, she will vent her viciousness and cruelty without restraint. It will be easy for Gu Huai, who wants to break off the engagement, to seize the opportunity."

"Just wantonly killing the servants of Lanxiyuan would destroy Lu Minghui's reputation. It is not surprising that Chuanbai, who is eager to save his master, surrendered to Gu Huai with Lu Minghui's leverage."

"One wanted to save the Lord, the other wanted to break off the engagement, and they hit it off immediately."

Lu Mingchao's eyes flashed.

I thought, maybe the whole story is just as Xie Yan said.

To be honest, if Gu Huai and Lu Minghui hadn't been causing trouble for her, she wouldn't have cared at all whether the two were in love or just hated each other.

Especially with Lu Minghui's weird mental state, she might throw the blame for the cancellation of the engagement on her and turn into a mad dog to bite her.

She has definitely nailed the character of the vicious female supporting role.

Lu Mingchao paused in thought and said quietly, "Gu Huai can't withdraw from this marriage just because he wants to. Lu Minghui will cling to Gu Huai like a leech."

"Just wait and see, the drama has just begun."

"Prince Duan is known as a virtuous prince. If he knows that a powerful person is openly ignoring the criminal laws of Daqian and the officials are adjudicating the case, will he tolerate the situation or get to the bottom of it?"

"The stage in Changhe County has been set up for Prince Duan. It is time for Prince Duan to take the stage and perform the play to its full extent."

With a crackling sound, the plum branch broke in Lu Mingchao's palm.

She has spent such a long time paving the way and building such a large stage brick by brick. The actors on the stage must sing the lyrics she wants to hear, and the moment the curtain falls, it must be the scene she wants to see.

Whether King Guanduan’s reputation is real or fake is not important!

Under the umbrella of Xianming, one must act in accordance with one's character!

Shu Yuan looked left and right, and finally lowered his head silently.

Lu Mingchao and Xie Yan were truly a match made in heaven.

To avenge the blood feud of the deceased emperor, only a mistress like Lu Mingchao can wade through the sea of ​​blood and step out of the splendid road.

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After arriving in Changhe, Prince Duan did not immediately go to the county government to inquire about the case of Sun Zhiye murdering his brother. Instead, he ordered his followers to collect information and gather public opinion in teahouses and taverns in the streets and alleys.

"Lu Mingchao?"

The young man had his hair tied up in jade and was wearing a cloud-like silk robe with auspicious clouds embroidered with gold thread on the cuffs. He had a vermilion and white jade belt around his waist. He looked handsome, graceful and elegant.

Prince Duan listened to the report from his followers with an amused look on his face.

"Lu Mingchao, who is from the Yongning Marquisate in Shangjing City and will not marry anyone other than Crown Prince Gu?"

He was known as a benevolent and wise king, and Gu Huai was known as a gentleman like an orchid.

Although he had never met Lu Mingchao in person, he had already been familiar with Lu Mingchao's name because he had had contact with Gu Huai.

In Shangjing City, it is well known that Gu Huai has a cold attitude towards Lu Mingchao and does not hide his dislike for him. But what is the actual situation?

Gu Huai cared so much that he didn't even realize it.

He once joked that if Gu Huai really hated Lu Mingchao, he could ask for permission to welcome Lu Mingchao into the palace as a concubine.

As soon as he said this, Gu Huai sternly warned him to be careful with his words and left.

The follower nodded, "Indeed."

Upon hearing this, Prince Duan became even more interested.

Lu Mingchao, who would not marry anyone other than Gu Huai, married a mountain hunter.

It would be better if he killed the hunter Nalu Mingchao and entered the palace. I think Gu Huai's expression would be very interesting.

"Give the order, this king wants to see Lu Mingchao."

"Please invite the person here."

"By the way, don't forget to keep the family together."

Gu Huai lobbied in the capital, trying his best to send her out of the capital, but also trying his best to cancel the engagement.

It would have been fine if Lu Mingchao had just married a mountain hunter, but she actually became someone's stepmother.

I wonder what Gu Huai would feel if he saw it with his own eyes?

Well, he was happy to see Gu Huai's face change drastically.

Prince Duan's followers were extremely efficient. Before dark, they surrounded the Xie family's yard, remembered the word "invite" and knocked on the gate in a serious manner.

Under the candlelight, Xie Yan stroked his bow and arrow and whispered, "Eight people, judging from their footsteps and aura, they must be martial artists."

After pondering for a moment, he said word by word, "Yes."

Lu Mingchao stopped Xie Yan, who was full of murderous intent, and said, "It would be okay to listen to your intentions."

The gate opened and the attendant said directly, "The master wants to see you."

Lu Mingchao looked at the visitor calmly, and when he looked at the jade token on the other's waist, his pupils shrank.

"Prince Duan?"

The follower bowed and said, "Miss Lu has a sharp eye."

"please."

Lu Mingchao frowned slightly.

What’s wrong with Prince Duan?

Xie Yan's eyes were deep, cold and icy.

He bent his fingers slightly, and the dagger in his sleeve quietly slipped into his palm.

I knew that Prince Duan was crazy and didn't play by the rules.

Suddenly, Lu Mingchao turned his head and gave Xie Yan a soothing smile.

"When Prince Duan invites me, how can I not accept his invitation?"

The attendant added, "The prince invites Miss Lu's entire family."

Lu Mingchao: I’m afraid Prince Duan is seriously ill.

Is this a plan to catch the entire family in one fell swoop?

I've never heard that Prince Duan was bloodthirsty before!

"Prince Duan is so kind to me, I should obey him."

There is no right to refuse.

Even if Xie Yan had the ability to keep all of Prince Duan's followers, then what?

If Prince Duan says we are a family, then we are a family and no one can be left out.

Shu Yuan, who was cursing, was also invited to get on the carriage.

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