Su Ruojin and Xiao Yanchu brought Aya to the Prime Minister's residence, where Lu Hong and Lu Junyuan were already waiting for them.
"Greetings, Your Highness and Your Highness's Consort," Lu Hong and Lu Junyuan greeted.
Now that we know their identities, we must not disregard etiquette.
"Prime Minister Lu, Young Master Lu, there's no need for such formalities. We've called you both here today because there are some things we need to clarify."
"Your Highness, Your Highness, this way please. I have already had the servants prepare tea and refreshments," Lu Hong said.
Lu Hong was very excited, as the truth he had been searching for for many years would be revealed today.
He was certain in his heart that Dap was the little prince they had been searching for, and only the final step of bloodline verification with the Red Jade Pearl was needed.
With this certification, he could use it to rally ministers loyal to the late emperor to support the young prince.
The group arrived at Dap's room. By this time, Dap had recovered most of his health. Apart from feeling a little weak and unable to run or engage in strenuous exercise, he had no other discomfort.
Everyone sat down in turn, and Dapu came to Aya's side.
“Aya, we brought you to Xiaoyue not only because we need you to remove the Gu, but also because there’s something more important. I’m sure you’ve guessed it by now,” Su Ruojin said.
Aya nodded. "Your Highness, Aya understands."
Aya knew from the moment she learned she was coming to Xiaoyue that there were some things she would have to face.
She glanced at Lu Hong and Lu Junyuan, then hesitated.
Su Ruojin saw through Aya's thoughts and reassured her, "Aya, don't worry, Prime Minister Lu and Young Master Lu are trustworthy people. We will still have to rely on them for some things in the future."
If Ruo Dapu were the young prince of Xiaoyue, and wanted to wrest the throne back from Empress Dowager Wu, he would need the help of Prime Minister Lu.
This is also why Su Ruojin called the two of them here today. By first showing her trust, she can more easily win over people's hearts for Dapu.
As for Lu Hong and Lu Junyuan, based on their time together and the investigation by the secret guards, they were indeed not lying.
Hearing Su Ruojin's words, Aya felt relieved and began to slowly recount her experiences.
"I was indeed Princess Xiyue of Xiaoyue."
As Aya finished speaking, Lu Hong and Lu Junyuan exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with excitement.
Aya is a princess, and Dapu is a little prince. Xiaoyue has a chance!
“When my younger brother was born, I was still young and don’t remember many things clearly, but I remember that everyone said that my mother was having a little sister. I didn’t have many friends in the palace, so I was very happy to hear that my mother would have a little sister.”
On the day my mother gave birth, the nanny wouldn't let me into the room to be with her. I had to stay in my own chambers, wanting to see my sister as soon as she was born. But as I waited, I fell asleep.
When I woke up again, I felt someone carrying me and running. I looked up and saw that it was Aunt Qinglian, who was by my mother's side, who was carrying me.
I asked my aunt, "Where are my mother and sister?"
Aunt Qinglian didn't say anything to me, she just kept running with me in her arms.
I saw someone riding a horse chasing after us, and my aunt led me to the edge of a cliff.
As the horse drew closer, my aunt cried and said to me, 'Princess, you must remember, your mother gave birth to a younger brother. He was born with heterochromia and seven moles on his back. You must find him!'
Then my aunt grabbed me and jumped off the cliff.
When I woke up again, I was already sleeping in my master's thatched hut.
I cried as I searched for my mother, my younger brother, and Aunt Qinglian.
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