Chapter 224: We Are Both Fallen

No wonder we keep losing battles and are defeated miserably.

Prince Gu would not want to risk the public's disapproval by rescuing Sun Zhiye, right?

No, the case was personally tried by His Royal Highness Prince Duan, and the people of Changhe were present throughout the trial. There must not be any more setbacks.

Thinking of this, County Magistrate Xu said casually, "To be honest with you, Mr. Qin, Sun Zhiye's behavior is really strange. Maybe he hates Mr. Lu so much that he even collected Mr. Lu's portrait in his study."

There was a strong sense of doubt and confusion in County Magistrate Xu's tone.

Gu Huai was concerned and said seriously, "Explain it clearly."

County Magistrate Xu described the process of discovering the portrait in a slow, detailed and appropriate manner.

Seeing that Gu Huai's face had become even gloomier, County Magistrate Xu felt relieved.

Gu Huai bent his fingers slightly and tapped the table again and again. "Xu County Magistrate, prepare two jugs of wine."

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"Ayan, didn't you go to discuss business today?" Lu Mingchao gently took Xie Yan's arm, smiling like a flower.

Without seeing Gu Huai, I could only smell the blue sky, the fragrance of flowers and the gentle breeze.

Xie Yan walked slowly, side by side. "I was really worried after receiving the news."

Lu Mingchao blinked and jokingly asked, "What doesn't Ah Yan put in?"

"I won't feel at ease." Xie Yan stopped and looked down at Lu Mingchao, his voice sounding uneasy.

The past of the Ming Dynasty and Gu Huai was something he could never participate in. He had never even witnessed the passionate and childish side of the Ming Dynasty.

Not only that, he was even more worried that Gu Huai would become angry out of shame and lose his composure and go crazy, causing harm to the Ming Dynasty.

Gu Huai, who could cancel an engagement without caring about anything and wanted the woman to leave the capital in exchange for offering auspicious signs to the emperor, must have lost his mind.

Lu Mingchao raised his hand and stroked Xie Yan's wrinkled brows. "A Yan, I made all the necessary preparations before coming here."

"Since Chaofu Bookstore was built, it has continuously provided free pens, ink, paper and inkstones to poor students who copied books there."

"I did have my own little calculations in this matter, but they were not fair enough, and I took advantage of the fearless and upright heart of the young students."

"If I don't come out for a long time, someone will instigate and organize the students who have benefited from Chaofu Bookstore to come and pay homage to the envoy who has come from afar."

"No one in the world wants to offend the educated community so easily."

"Poking a group is like poking a whole wasp's nest."

"The mouth and pen of a scholar are both the sharpest knives."

"Every blow was bloodless, yet deadly."

"Even though Gu Huai was born in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, he would not underestimate the power of scholars."

"Ah Yan, from the moment I knew you had a blood feud and decided to marry you, I decided that I would never be your weak link."

Xie Yan stared at Lu Mingchao and whispered softly, "With a wife like this, what else can a husband ask for?"

His Ming Dynasty was the most beautiful among women.

He did not need or want a beautiful wife or concubines; he only wanted a wife in the Ming Dynasty and to be with her forever.

"Ming Dynasty, stop saying that you are not upright enough."

"It is well known that everything you do is open and you have never done anything evil that is against your conscience."

"It is only natural to seek certain benefits for yourself in the process of giving."

"Otherwise, wouldn't it be like becoming a saint who has transcended the world and has no desires or requests?"

After just a few words, Lu Mingchao smiled brightly.

There is no such thing as absolute, flawless goodness in this world.

Xie Yan took Lu Mingchao's hand and continued to walk forward. "When I just came in, I saw you stroking your lower abdomen. Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

Lu Mingchao's brows relaxed. "Back pain, an old problem since pregnancy."

"Then I'll go back and give you a massage." Xie Yan said softly.

Lu Mingchao: "Don't care about the business anymore?"

"According to the scheduled itinerary, you should finalize the jewelry store matters in Yicheng."

After all, the gold, silver and jade ornaments in the space supermarket are just there to be used.

"There is Yun Zheng."

"He's lively and eloquent, no problem."

Both of them did not mention Huai again.

"Tomorrow, Shu Yuan and I intend to have Lu Yao become Master Yu's disciple."

Xie Yan hesitated for a moment, then finally spoke out.

Lu Mingchao glanced sideways and asked, "Can I become Master Yu's disciple just because I want to?"

To put it bluntly, genius is just the threshold to meet President Yu, and the last thing President Yu lacks is genius.

Xie Yan pursed his lips and said thoughtfully, "Lu Yao has been the champion of the arena debate competition of Chanlian Shouzhan Pavilion for three consecutive months. He is well-known and has profound and solid knowledge. Moreover, Shu Yuan was once the most proud disciple of Master Yu. With Shu Yuan's advice, it is no problem to cater to his interests and add icing on the cake."

"Give it a try, there is still hope."

"Yu in the south and Zhuang in the north are the representatives of the world's literati."

"Master Zhuang has passed away for many years, and only Yu Shan remains to carry the banner of the sage."

"If Lu Yao can be appreciated by Chief Yu Shan and successfully join the family of Chief Yu Shan, it will be equivalent to having an extra talisman. Chief Yu Shan protects his shortcomings. Anyone who wants to plot to frame Lu Yao must consider whether he is qualified. "

"In fact, if Shu Yuan had insisted on not entering the palace, Principal Yu and the Shu family would have been able to protect him."

Lu Mingchao understood the elegant meaning by hearing the string music.

"Are you worried that Gu Huai will attack the Lu family?"

Xie Yan nodded, then shook his head, "Not just Gu Huai."

"A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."

"Students with talent but no family background or support are the first to be affected."

Lu Mingchao frowned, knowing that what Xie Yan said was very reasonable.

But I don’t know if Lu Yao has such good fortune.

"Then persuade Lu Yao to give it a try."

With a try, Alto becomes Audi, and Baojun becomes BMW.

On this point, Lu Mingchao and Xie Yan reached a consensus.

Over there, Gu Huai went to the cell carrying two jugs of wine.

County Magistrate Xu: ???

Are you trying to play the game of "It's hard to cross the mountains and rivers, who will pity the lost person? We are all strangers when we meet by chance"?

We are both people who have fallen into despair in this world, so why should we know each other when we meet?

After a drink, it's not like they can really appreciate each other, right?

County Magistrate Xu wanted to follow to find out what was going on, but Gu Huai glared at him coldly, so he had to stop in his tracks.

As a county magistrate, he has never felt more aggrieved than before.

"Sun Zhiye?"

The cell was dark and damp, and even the beauty of spring flowers seemed reluctant to visit it.

Sun Zhiye held a sharp little stone in his hand and carved and drew on the wall. His expression was focused and he looked calm and peaceful.

Hearing the sound, he looked up.

The man was young and handsome, with an innate nobility in his handsome face, as if he was destined to sit high in the hall, away from the wind and snow.

People like this shouldn't set foot in a prison cell.

Sun Zhiye frowned and searched his memory, but there was no trace of this person.

Gu Huai was in no hurry to speak, but looked at Sun Zhiye carefully.

He is quite a character, but unfortunately he has bad luck.

"Prince Gu?" Sun Zhiye asked tentatively.

Gu Huai shook the bottle in his hand and said in a deep voice, "You guessed right. Are you interested in drinking with me?"

Sun Zhiye was filled with confusion and puzzlement, not any happiness or joy.

Even Prince Gu came in person, but was unable to rescue him from prison.

Therefore, it is better not to have any expectations and deal with it calmly.

However, why did Prince Gu come?

Rivals Meet