Cycad blossoms
As she walked toward the front hall, Mrs. Lu asked, "Why did your lifesaver come to see you today?"
Lu Yu answered truthfully: "She is accompanying me out for dinner, so she won't be able to eat with you two tonight."
Mrs. Lu was even happier after hearing this. Her son finally got the idea and knew to invite the girl to dinner! Thinking of this, she walked faster, and she couldn't wait to meet the girl and make her iron tree bloom.
Lu Yu took big steps and followed his mother to the front hall.
This time, Bai Miaoke did not sit at the seat near the door as she did last time. Instead, she sat below the main seat and was eating a piece of cake.
She looked up and saw Lu Yu and a middle-aged woman walking in.
The woman walked steadily, and even though there were some fine lines at the corners of her eyes, they could not conceal the heroic spirit between her eyebrows.
Bai Miaoke understood that this should be Mrs. Lu.
I didn't expect that Lu Yu's sharp eyebrows and eyes were inherited from his mother. When he looked at people intently, he looked dangerous, but he was a scholar, so he was elegant and calm in his gestures. The two feelings appeared in him just right, neither too sharp nor too weak.
Before Lu Yu could introduce her, Mrs. Lu came forward and greeted her enthusiastically: "Young lady, you are my son's savior, right? You are so pretty."
Bai Miaoke and Lu Yu looked at each other and saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.
Bai Miaoke understood that, just like her own father, he was an anxious elder with no ill intentions.
She is always well-behaved when it comes to her elders.
She stood up and welcomed Madam Lu to the main seat and said softly, "I just saved Master Lu by chance, I can't be considered a lifesaver."
Mrs. Lu was more and more satisfied with Bai Miaoke and praised her, "What a kind and good child."
Bai Miaoke felt a little embarrassed when she heard the kind compliments. She could happily accept the compliments on her beauty, but to say that she was kind was really...
She is a killer!
She didn't answer, but changed the subject: "I have heard of Madam Lu's heroic reputation on the battlefield. She is truly a woman who is as good as a man. I admire her very much."
Mrs. Lu followed Master Lu to the battlefield in her early years. The two of them were stationed at the frontier for many years. Relying on their outstanding military exploits, they were granted the title of General Zhenguo. This title was conferred jointly to the couple by the late emperor. The people of Dayan admired this pair of generals and couples who defended the country very much, and so did Bai Miaoke.
Mrs. Lu smiled embarrassedly: "That was many years ago."
Then he said admiringly: "Young lady saved my son, so you must be very skilled."
Bai Miaoke replied: "I have only learned the basics. I can't compare with those soldiers."
When Lu Yu heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched.
The two chatted back and forth for another quarter of an hour and seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation.
Lu Yu glanced at the sky. He wondered how long these two would continue talking if he didn't interrupt them.
So he reminded her, "Mother, I have something important to do tonight."
Hearing this, Mrs. Lu looked at her son meaningfully, thinking that inviting the girl to dinner was indeed an important matter.
Mrs. Lu stood up and prepared to go back to the backyard, and Bai Miaoke also stood up obediently to see her off.
Madam Lu patted her hands and said, "I felt close to you the moment I saw you. Next time you have time, come to the mansion for dinner and let Zicheng cook. You can also try his cooking skills."
After that, he looked at his son with a warning: "Take good care of the girl, go early and come back early."
There was no need for him to answer, as Mrs. Lu left the front hall with brisk steps.
Lu Yu knew without asking that her mother was anxious to tell her father...
Bai Miaoke thought to herself, it turns out that Lu Yu's courtesy name is Zicheng, which sounds nice, but it's not as easy to pronounce as Chengzi.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help laughing out loud.
Lu Yu asked: "Are you so happy chatting with my mother?"
Bai Miaoke nodded. She really liked chatting with Madam Lu. After all, she had been on the battlefield, was knowledgeable, cheerful and generous. If there was a chance, Bai Miaoke would like to ask Madam Lu about what happened on the battlefield.
Lu Yu stared into her eyes for a while. His eyes, like black grapes, were sincere and clear, and didn't seem to be lying. He said, "Let's talk next time. She will welcome you very much. Let's go first."
Bai Miaoke didn't notice the intriguing "next time" as she had already followed Lu Yu out the door.
Fugui was waiting at the door in a spacious, elegant and low-key carriage.
Lu Yu boarded the carriage first, and when he turned around to help Bai Miaoke, he found that the other party had jumped up as lightly as a butterfly.
Lu Yu looked at the ripples on her layered skirt and withdrew his half-extended hand as if nothing had happened.
The interior of the carriage was simply furnished. There was a tea set on a small table in the middle, and benches with soft pillows on the left and right for leaning. On the side facing the door was an exquisite shelf with a few books on the upper level and small drawers on the lower level.
After the two entered, they sat on each side, and the carriage moved steadily towards Zuichunlou.
Bai Miaoke couldn't keep quiet for a moment. She asked, "Can you cook?"
Lu Yu didn't expect her to bring this up suddenly. He did cook a few dishes occasionally, but after becoming the prime minister he was too busy to have time and he hadn't cooked for a long time.
Bai Miaoke might not know about this matter that her mother just mentioned, but Lu Yu knows his mother very well, and she is helping him to gain favor in front of Bai Miaoke.
So he nodded: "Yes, I can cook a few home-cooked dishes, but I haven't cooked for a long time."
It turned out that Bai Miaoke had a new respect for him. She still remembered that when her father celebrated his birthday last year, she almost burned down the kitchen while preparing to cook longevity noodles for him. She felt that cooking was really difficult.
Besides, it is said that a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen. Bai Miao knew that ordinary people could not afford to hire a professional chef, and it was usually women who cooked. But she did not expect that the prime minister would cook in person.
She didn't know why she wanted to try his cooking and muttered, "I don't know how good your cooking is."
Lu Yu heard it with sharp ears and whispered, "There will be a chance."
Hearing this, Bai Miaoke touched her nose and did not respond.
He turned sideways and secretly opened the window, and found that the carriage was almost at Zuichunlou.
Lu Yu also started talking about business: "After you go in, just follow me and ignore King Kang."
Bai Miaoke nodded, and she couldn't help but shudder when she thought of the sticky look King Kang gave her last time.
The carriage soon stopped in front of Zuichunlou.
Lu Yu got off the carriage first, then turned around to help Bai Miaoke. This time she cooperated, and gently placed her scallion-like hands on his arms, and he helped her get off the carriage.
After getting off the car, Bai Miaoke did not withdraw her hand, but gently held his arm.
Although there was still a little distance between the two of them, under the cover of Bai Miaoke's wide sleeves, the two of them looked like they were very close.
Lu Yu's expression remained unchanged, but the arm that was held was very stiff. He could clearly feel the woman's warm arm and the softness so close to her.
He didn't dare to move, for fear of accidentally offending her, and could only try to shift his attention to the business.
After getting off the car, Bai Miaoke seemed like a different person. She lowered her brows and eyes, looking very gentle and charming. She really looked like a delicate and pitiful concubine.
Lu Yu secretly sighed that it was a pity that she didn't go to sing opera.
Bai Miaoke didn't think there was anything wrong with this. In the past, when she was on missions in Yueying Pavilion, she often had to disguise herself as various people.
As the top killer of Moon Shadow Pavilion, there are not many missions that require her to do it personally, but each time it is difficult. Many times it is difficult to get close to the enemy without careful disguise. In this case, once the flaw is revealed, all the efforts will be in vain. Therefore, in addition to her good kung fu, she also relies on her exquisite camouflage skills.
As soon as they entered the door, a warm-hearted mother led them to the private room.
My mother was very tactful and didn't ask any questions, but the same couldn't be said for the girls in the building. On the street, many girls from the building secretly looked at Lu Yu, and when they saw his handsome face, they were eager to try, but hesitated because of Bai Miaoke beside him.
A brave woman leaned on the second-floor railing and called out "Young Master" softly, then threw down a tender pink handkerchief to attract Lu Yu's attention.
But the other party didn't even raise his head, but walked over on the handkerchief that fell at his feet.
The woman felt ashamed and stomped her feet away in annoyance. The other women who were watching also gave up.
This time the private room is still the one facing the lake, which seems to be exclusive to King Kang.
Bai Miaoke looked around the place. It was surrounded by the lake on three sides and the scenery was just right. Coupled with the fine wine and beautiful women, King Kang really knew how to enjoy himself. The most important thing was that it was impossible to be eavesdropped in such an environment.
She also keenly discovered another disadvantage: if she was assassinated here, it would be difficult to escape unless she jumped into the lake.
Before the two of them entered the inner hall, they heard the sound of stringed instruments and wind instruments coming from inside. It seemed that King Kang had arrived.
Bai Miaoke buried her head even lower.
Entering the inner room, Lu Yu apologized to King Kang: "I am late and have kept Your Highness waiting for a long time."
King Kang stood up to greet her and said with a smile: "It is no wonder that I have to wait so long to drink and see a beautiful woman. I am very happy to do so."
The two of them sat on either side. Bai Miaoke sat next to Lu Yu consciously, without saying a word, to reduce her presence.
Prince Kang noticed her the moment she entered the door.
It had never been heard that there was any woman around Lu Yu before, and many people had sent him various beauties and he had not refused them. But today he actually brought a woman to the banquet, and King Kang was very surprised.
He exchanged polite words with Lu Yu, but his eyes unconsciously glanced at the woman.
This woman has red lips, white teeth, a face like a peach, and a beautiful figure. Although her makeup is a little heavy, it is undeniable that she is a stunning beauty.
He couldn't help but ask, "Brother, you haven't introduced this girl to me yet?"
Hearing this, Lu Yu smiled and replied: "I am Lu's concubine. When she heard that I was coming here, she insisted on following me. I am sorry to make you laugh."
Bai Miaoke also cooperated by making a shy expression and leaned towards him to block King Kang's sight.
Now the two of them were really close to each other. Lu Yu felt the softness in his arm, and his ears gradually turned red.
Prince Kang showed an expression of understanding and said jokingly, "It is said that Lord Lu is not interested in women, but it seems that he has never met such a beauty."
He tilted his head and said to Bai Miaoke, "Stand up and let me see you." He spoke in a commanding tone of a superior.
Hearing this, Lu Yu's face turned cold.
He looked at King Kang calmly, his eyes were deep and contained a warning. He said calmly, "Let's talk business, Your Highness King Kang."
King Kang listened to his low voice and put away his joking expression.
It was normal for princes and nobles to send concubines to each other. He did not expect Lu Yu to offend him for a concubine. He gritted his teeth in hatred, but he knew very well that he could not touch Lu Yu yet.
Suppressing his unhappiness, he slowly said, "The thing you want to know has been revealed."
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