Chapter 393 My liking you is my own business
Has she met the heir of the Marquis of Anding?
Yes, I have seen it before.
I've only seen him at the grand court assembly. The heir of the Marquis of Anding works in the Military Selection Department of the Ministry of War, where he is in charge of the army's weapons and equipment.
My impression of him is that he was a man of few words and rarely spoke, especially during grand court assemblies.
Shen Chu frowned and thought carefully for a moment, but could only imagine what the heir of the Marquis of Anding looked like.
I have even less recollection of the guards around him.
“I’ve made a note of it. Let’s go back to the capital and verify this matter.”
She stood up, supporting her back. "Uncle Zhong, come back with me first. I'm currently staying at the Yangzhou Prefectural Government Office."
"Where's your luggage? Do you need someone to help you pack?"
Lu Zhong waved his hand and picked up a long sword from the side.
"Over the years I have wandered around and have become accustomed to setting off on a whim. I can travel without any luggage, just a sword and a bag of dry food."
By the way, if we go to the capital, will we be able to see Prince Rui? I'd like to go and ask that kid a good question..."
He couldn't help but curse Pei Yuan a couple more times.
Pei Yuan, far away in the capital, suddenly sneezed a series of times.
Jinbao stared at him for a long time, then said with certainty, "The fact that you sneezed so many times shows that Lord Shen misses His Highness very much."
Pei Yuan.......
Don't believe me! Such a long string of sneezes, isn't someone cursing me?
But the phrase "Ah Chu misses him deeply" is really beautiful.
He glanced at Jinbao and said, "If you can talk, then talk more."
Jinbao leaned forward with a grin, "Your Highness, this servant feels that life is really short. Sometimes you close your eyes and never open them again, and your life is over."
"These past few decades, Your Highness says, shouldn't we live life to the fullest, so that when we're old and look back, we won't feel like we've lived in vain?"
Pei Yuan raised an eyebrow. "What exactly are you trying to say? Stop beating around the bush and just say it."
Jinbao gritted his teeth and said, "This servant wants to say that Your Highness should stay away from Lord Shen if you cannot care about worldly opinions."
Standing next to you, Master Shen, is truly a sight to behold. How could a pregnant woman compare?
Besides, you can never truly raise someone else's child; they'll always end up being ungrateful.
Worldly perspectives? Someone else's child?
Pei Yuan's face immediately darkened.
Ah Chu is carrying his child, his child!
It's hateful that he can only hold it in now and can't shout it out.
Pei Yuan's face darkened, and he spat out a single word at Jin Bao.
"roll!"
Jinbao glanced at his expression and quickly replied with two words.
"Okay."
"return!"
Jinbao reached the door, then quickly ran back.
"What are your orders, Your Highness?"
Pei Yuan said, "Have someone keep an eye on the city gate. Notify me immediately as soon as Chen Jiaying arrives in the capital."
He paused, then added another sentence.
"Have Sun Yan inform Du Song to return to the capital and bring back the things he has collected over the past two years."
Jinbao's expression changed. "Your Highness, if Du Song returns to the capital, I'm afraid many things will be exposed."
"It's alright, I know what I'm doing."
"yes."
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Luo Heng stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, and turned around when he heard footsteps.
“A-Chu”.
Shen Chu paused for a moment, then gave instructions to Hongxiu.
"You wait for me at the door with Uncle Zhong, I'll be there soon."
Lu Zhong followed Hongxiu away.
Only Shen Chu and Luo Heng remained in the courtyard.
Shen Chu bowed to Luo Heng and thanked him, "Thank you for bringing me to find Uncle Zhong today. May I ask where you heard about him?"
Luo Heng gave her a deep look, a bitter smile appearing on his lips.
"I know what it feels like to lose a loved one. Ever since I learned your identity, I've thought that perhaps you also have relatives still alive."
I thought I'd keep an eye out for this for you, and even if I could find some old acquaintances from back then, it would be a comfort to you.
As you know, the Luo family's business spans the world. They often need to transport goods to different places, and earlier this year, Lu Zhong happened to join the Luo family's cargo escort team.
It was by sheer coincidence that I found him, and I immediately brought him to see you.
I imagine you're also very eager to know what happened back then, and whether any of the people you care about are still alive.
Shen Chu had no idea that Luo Heng had done such a thing for her behind her back, and she felt a mix of emotions.
After a moment of silence, she said softly, "Thank you, Brother Luo."
Luo Heng excitedly took a step forward, then stopped and sighed sadly.
"I'm really touched that you can still call me 'Big Brother,' Ah Chu. I've always wanted to say sorry to you."
What happened before was because I was too jealous and impulsive, and my actions were so despicable that I lost all sense of proportion.
I've come to terms with it now. Even if we're not meant to be in this life, please don't push me away.
I'm content to be able to help and protect you as your older brother.
Shen Chu sighed silently.
"Brother Luo, why are you doing this?"
Luo Heng looked at her intently, with an undeniable stubbornness in his eyes.
"You don't have to like me. It's my own business if I like you and treat you well. You don't need to feel guilty."
Let's not talk about that anymore. Tell me about your plans for the future. Don't hesitate to ask if you need my help.
Shen Chu bit her lip, remained silent for a moment, and said, "No matter what, thank you for Uncle Zhong's matter."
"Let's leave the matter of Liangzhou here. Brother Luo has his own career to pursue and doesn't need to get involved any further."
The Lu family army's affairs are probably much more complicated than she thought, and she doesn't want to involve Luo Heng in them.
She nodded slightly, then turned and left.
Luo Heng stared at her retreating figure, his face grim, and cleaved the crabapple tree beside him in two with a single sword stroke.
"Damn it, she still doesn't believe me. Why? I only used a few tricks, why won't she believe me anymore?"
Wanqiu stood not far away, pursing her lips and not daring to utter a sound.
Luo Heng didn't seem to need her answer, and after a moment he smiled sinisterly again.
"So what if you don't believe me? As long as Lu Zhan is alive, she can't be with Pei Yuan without any distractions."
When news spread throughout the capital that Pei Yuan was marrying Chen Jiaying, she gave up hope.
Shen Chu took Lu Zhong back to the prefectural government office and asked Hongxiu to find a place for Lu Zhong to settle down first.
Han Feng and Ling Ce came looking for them together.
"Where did you run off to so early in the morning? You went out without even putting on your veil. What happened?"
Shen Chu sat wearily in the chair, her eyes red as she relayed what Lu Zhong had said.
"Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother, I have to go back to the capital. I need to find Lu Zhan and my younger brother."
Han Feng and Ling Ce exchanged a glance and then sat down next to her.
Han Feng rubbed her head and said, "Tell me, what do you need your senior brother to do?"
Ling Ce patted the human skin mask on his face. "I'll go back with you. At worst, I'll just have to wear this thing for a few more months."
Shen Chu sniffed, her heart overflowing with emotion.
Both of my senior brothers have always been like this.
Once she made her decision, they unconditionally supported her and stayed by her side.
"Eldest brother, third brother, it's so good to have you."
Ling Ce rolled his eyes. "Stop with the nonsense. Let's think about how to get back to the capital first."
We sent the case files of the Yangzhou case back this morning. Didn't you say that the Emperor didn't want you to return to the capital?
I reckon that once he receives the case files from Yangzhou, he'll soon issue you an imperial edict, sending you to some godforsaken place to serve as an official.
"How are you going to get back to the capital? Even if you sneak back, you won't be able to see that Marquis of Anding's heir."
Shen Chu also found it very troublesome.
How can she return to the capital openly and legitimately?
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