"I have been busy preparing for the wedding and went to Yanzhou to purchase fragrant silk and brocade. I only rushed back after hearing that the princess was seriously ill. Please forgive me, Your Majesty," Lu Junyuan replied respectfully after standing up.
Yanzhou is famous for its fragrant silk brocade, but the production is extremely limited. Lu Junyuan personally went to select and purchase it for his wedding, which shows his thoughtfulness.
Judging from Lu Junyuan's travel-worn appearance, he must have just returned and rushed to the princess's residence.
Seeing this, Empress Dowager Wu felt a little better. "Young Master Lu is very thoughtful."
"May I ask, Your Majesty, how is the princess now?" Lu Junyuan asked cautiously.
Empress Dowager Wu glanced at Imperial Physician Bao, who quickly replied, "Young Master Lu, the princess is fine and just needs some rest."
Empress Dowager Wu had already given instructions that anyone who dared to let Young Master Lu know the true condition of Princess Yuening's body would not live. How could Imperial Physician Bao dare to tell the truth?
Upon hearing this, Lu Junyuan visibly relaxed, but also showed a hint of guilt. "That's good, that's good. I suppose the wedding preparations must have exhausted Yue Ning. It's all my fault."
After saying that, Lu Junyuan took out a box from his pocket and handed it to Dean Bao. "Dean Bao, this is a hundred-year-old Fire Spirit Ginseng that I specially found for the princess. Please see if it can be used by the princess."
The Imperial Physician Bao stood up and took the box. “It will come in handy. Young Master Lu is very kind. I will certainly use it to help the princess improve her health.”
Fire Spirit Ginseng is hard to find, let alone a hundred-year-old one. Even if you are not sick, taking it with some other medicinal herbs can strengthen your body.
The princess is now suffering from illness and her body is already weak. With the help of the Fire Spirit Ginseng, she will feel better.
At this moment, Lu Junyuan seemed to only then notice Su Ruojin and her entourage, and asked with some confusion, "Empress Dowager, who are these people? I think I've seen this lady at the Princess's residence before."
Empress Dowager Wu then remembered that Lu Junyuan had rushed back from Yanzhou and should not have returned to the Prime Minister's residence yet, so he was unaware that the Black Armor Army had brought Zhao Ruojin from the Prime Minister's residence.
The people who investigated the Princess's residence had previously reported to Empress Dowager Wu that Lu Junyuan had met Zhao Ruojin once.
Empress Dowager Wu did not want Lu Junyuan to know the true condition of Yuening's health. "They are merchants from the Great Chu. I have asked them to come and have Dr. Bao take a look to see if there are any medicinal herbs produced in the Great Chu that are suitable for Yuening to take."
“I see. The Empress Dowager is so kind to Yuening. In that case, after Dr. Bao has selected the medicinal herbs, you two will come with me to the Prime Minister’s residence. I would like to buy some more things from the Great Chu to give to the princess,” Lu Junyuan said.
Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager Wu raised her head and looked at Lu Junyuan.
Lu Junyuan's expression was normal. He looked at Yue Ning lying on the bed with worry in his eyes. Perhaps he was overthinking it. He must really care about Yue Ning.
If Lu Junyuan was not allowed to take the person away at this time, Empress Dowager Wu was worried that Lu Junyuan would become suspicious.
Although she had ordered the princess's true physical condition to be kept secret, Lu Junyuan was, after all, the son of Prime Minister Lu. If suspicion arose and an investigation was launched, Empress Dowager Wu could not guarantee that the Lu family would not find any clues. If the Lu family then broke off the engagement, Yuening's reputation would be completely ruined.
Anyway, she had someone keep an eye on Zhao Ruojin, so she wasn't afraid that Zhao Ruojin would run away.
With things having come to this, Empress Dowager Wu instructed the imperial physicians to take good care of the princess before returning to the palace.
Lu Junyuan also led Su Ruojin and the others away from the princess's residence.
"Young Master Lu, your acting is superb," Xiao Yanchu said with a smile.
Lu Junyuan's nerves, which had been on edge, finally relaxed, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
"Your Highness, please don't laugh at me." Lu Junyuan said somewhat embarrassed.
Previously, Lu Hong was still worried about Su Ruojin and the others, so he and Lu Junyuan came up with this plan to bring them out.
It must be said that this strategy is the optimal solution.
In fact, if Empress Dowager Wu really wanted to harm Su Ruojin, Xiao Yanchu would not tolerate it any longer, and at that time, he would have no choice but to reveal their true identities.
Although it may cause some trouble, it will not affect Lu Hong's plans overall.
This is also why Su Ruojin and Xiao Yanchu dared to follow the Black Armor Army to the Princess's residence.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, it seems the Empress Dowager will not let you off the hook," Lu Junyuan said with some worry.
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