Chapter 94: Imitating the Beauty
According to the jailer's description, Lu Liang died because he could not withstand the dampness in the prison. He was tortured and his wounds were not treated in time. In addition, the mental torture for several days finally overwhelmed him.
Lu Qiaoxiao and Wei Ran sat opposite each other, and they could feel that Wei Ran was in a very low mood.
She could understand Wei Ran's desire to quickly bring down Prince Pingyang and his followers, so she lowered her voice and comforted him, "Your Highness, you should have heard that Prince Ding'an received orders to go to Jiangnan. According to my latest news, Prince Pingyang also went there secretly."
She heard the news from Pei Mansion. Pei Jinxuan thought that writing a secret letter expressing his loyalty would be enough to win back the heart of Pingyang King Wei Wu, but he didn't know that Wei Wu was surrounded by villains.
Huang Shilang of the Ministry of Revenue was one of them. The first person Wei Wu told about his trip to Jiangnan was Huang Guanqiu.
Hearing this, Wei Ran's dim eyes suddenly brightened, and his throat suddenly felt a little dry.
Lu Liangben was the only breakthrough point. Now that he is dead, there is no longer any evidence of his confession. It is unknown how long it will take to find a new breakthrough.
But if at this time, Prince Pingyang secretly went to the south of the Yangtze River to station troops?
My father has always been wary of Prince Pingyang's power in the northern border. Xiaohe Pass in the south of the Yangtze River is the only way from the capital to the northern border. If someone can use this to plot a war, then Wei Wu will never be able to turn things around.
As for Wei Yan, this person relies too much on Shen Yuheng. If the ministers around him suddenly turn against him——
Wei Ran looked at Lu Qiaoxiao with his eyes dimmed a little, and his face regained its warm smile: "Then let him regret this decision forever."
Time flies when you are busy. It was already dusk when Lu Qiaoxiao finished his official business.
I opened the door and stretched, only to see Bai Zhi standing in the yard looking around.
"Baizhi? Why are you here?" Lu Qiaoxiao was surprised. The little girl has always been reluctant to come to a place where there are so many warriors.
In short, I am afraid of seeing men, and I am even more afraid of seeing a group of men.
Bai Zhi hesitated and said, "My uncle said that he has invited my second brother and his wife to come to his house for dinner, and asked you to go back early to join them."
She was worried. It was obvious that Mrs. Meng was not someone to be trifled with. Her son-in-law even specially invited them to dinner. She wondered what his intentions were.
When they arrived at the gate of the patrol office, A Yao was already waiting in a carriage. Lu Qiaoxiao subconsciously looked around for a long time, but didn't see the man. He felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.
Suddenly, I remembered the scene a few days ago where he took advantage of the darkness to sneak into the back door of the patrol office and make love with me.
Her ears suddenly turned red as she sat in the carriage.
When I returned to the Yong'an Marquis Mansion, I found that Shen Yuheng had already returned home, and my second brother and sister-in-law were also there.
Except for Shen Yuheng who still had that indifferent expression, Shen Yaoxing and Meng Qining seemed to have a bad look on their faces.
"Madam is here?" He looked up at her, his tone still slightly cold: "Let's eat."
Lu Qiaoxiao followed the line of sight and found a table full of dishes.
"Second brother and sister-in-law, please come to the table too." Shen Yuheng pursed his lips, with a half-smile in his eyes.
Chen Yaoxing muttered to himself, how could a younger brother call his older brother over to scold him? The eldest brother is like a father, the eldest brother is like a father. Although he is not the eldest brother, he is at least an older brother. Why should he let him order him around and preach to him?
But when he felt Shen Yuheng's frosty eyes, his Adam's apple rolled unconsciously. He pulled Meng Qining with one hand and quickly went to the table.
The meal was eaten in silence, so much so that Lu Qiaoxiao felt a little nervous halfway through.
Suddenly, Meng Qining put down his chopsticks and said, "Qiao Xiao, last time, Second Sister-in-law rashly brought Yingge here. It was Second Sister-in-law's fault. I won't do it again next time."
Her expression was as if she had eaten a fly, with gritted teeth.
That girl Yingge was useless too. On the first night, Shen Yuheng threw her out along with her bag.
Lu Qiaoxiao immediately understood the situation. She put on an understanding and submissive look, pursed her lips and smiled, "Sister-in-law, it's okay. Our common goal is all for Ah Heng's good."
After hearing this, Shen Yuheng's eyes moved slightly and his fingers holding the cup tightened.
She is good at talking, but does she know how to be good to him?
What does he care about most?
Although Meng Qining was extremely angry, she couldn't bear to see this little bitch, whose background was not as good as hers, living so well.
But because Shen Yuheng was beside him, he could only smile stiffly: "Yes, yes, everything depends on Ah Heng's opinion."
The atmosphere was eerily silent.
Shen Yuheng took a few bites of rice and then stopped moving his chopsticks. He straightened his body, looked at Chen Yaoxing, and said quietly:
"Second brother, I've already secured the job you mentioned last time about the Ministry of Rites being in charge of the pre-sacrificial arrangements."
Chen Yaoxing's hand holding the bowl trembled, and a look of surprise appeared on his face: "Really?" This position is lucrative, and he has been coveting it for a long time.
But this third brother has never given in.
"Um."
Lu Qiaoxiao was listening from the side and always felt that there was something strange about this matter.
Sacrificial offerings were a major matter within the imperial family, and the arrangements were left to Chen Yaoxing...
According to her understanding of this person, he was as unreliable as her half-brother Lu Wenpei. Not only was he dishonest, but he also always felt that everyone around him should revolve around him.
If such a frivolous person is asked to do a job that requires steadiness, something bad might happen.
After seeing off his second brother and sister-in-law, Lu Qiaoxiao walked back to the house from the yard. Shen Yuheng was still sitting there, holding his tea and taking a sip from time to time.
He looked at the painting on the opposite wall with a dim gaze.
How pretentious this person must be——
Lu Qiaoxiao discovered that it only takes a moment to reveal a person's true face.
From today on, he will go to the Prince's Mansion and use his cold power to force He Chuan to agree to the marriage between Ruan Qingqiu and Lu Shiyou.
Before getting on the carriage, he carried her in without saying anything.
Then he called his second brother and sister-in-law over to show his attitude of not taking a concubine.
As she was thinking, she suddenly laughed out loud, and then a somewhat cold gaze was cast at her.
"What are you laughing at?" Shen Yuheng looked into her clear eyes, and the image of her nestled in his arms flashed through his mind from time to time. Her cheerful yet slightly shy look made her look like a cherry waiting to be picked.
Lu Qiaoxiao stared at him, took a long breath, walked to his side with small steps, slowly leaned over, and brushed his lips against his ear——
She hooked her hands around his neck from behind, looked up at him mischievously, and said with a sweet breath: "Ah Heng, I prepared hot water for you to bathe last night, but it got cold and no one came."
"I was burned again today..."
"Would you like to try it, my husband?"
The last sentence was as light as a dragonfly touching the water. Her voice was charming and her eyes were even more alluring as she cast them lazily towards the man.
Lu Qiaoxiao looked at ease, but his heart was beating wildly in his chest.
She saw the girls and prostitutes doing this the last time she went to Zuihonglou to investigate a case...
She glanced at Shen Yuheng. His brows were furrowed, his eyes were stern and deep, and the veins on the back of his hands on the table were bulging, as if he was teasing.
It’s over, it’s over. You won’t be angry anymore, right?
I don't know if she is just imitating others.
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