Chapter 648 Multiple Speculations
"Shan'er, these are things from my brother's new room."
Seeing Xu Shan'er's completely uninhibited manner, Gu Yuxin couldn't help but tug at her sleeve, reminding her.
"What happened to the things in the new house? I think Brother Gu doesn't like these things. I'll take this and bring something else over another day!"
Xu Shan'er was always straightforward, and seeing that she seemed to genuinely like the little item, Gu Renjie waved his hand and said directly, "Shan'er, take whatever you like!"
Looking back at Meng Wei, who was covered with a red veil, Gu Renjie was momentarily speechless, unsure of what to say.
"Husband, don't worry, I'm fine."
Seeing that Gu Renjie's feet hadn't moved for a long time while he was standing in front of her, Meng Wei seemed to understand what he was thinking and directly indicated that she didn't mind.
Gu Renjie was naturally pleased with Meng Wei's understanding nature, but looking at the things in the room, he secretly made up his mind to replace them all.
"I'm sorry to have troubled you, my wife." After saying that, Gu Renjie turned to Gu Shuyan and the others and said, "Since you're here, why don't you chat with your sister-in-law for a while? I'll go to the front to greet the guests."
"Brother, just go ahead and do your work. We'll take care of things here, sister-in-law!"
"Yes, Brother Gu, you go ahead and get busy!"
Gu Shuyan and Xu Shan'er took turns speaking, and Gu Renjie couldn't help but give them a couple more instructions before hurrying off to the front yard.
The group stayed to keep Meng Wei company for a while when Huai Xiang suddenly rushed in from outside. After whispering a few words in Gu Yuxin's ear, Gu Yuxin quickly told Gu Shuyan that she was leaving for a moment.
Watching Gu Yuxin's hurried departure, Gu Shuyan's eyes narrowed involuntarily.
In a corner outside the courtyard, Gu Yuxin nodded as she listened to the maid's words, "Are you sure she'll go tomorrow?"
“I heard it with my own ears, so it must be true,” the maid replied.
"Alright! Keep an eye on things and come find me if anything happens." After Gu Yuxin finished speaking, the maid immediately withdrew.
"Huaixiang, go and see if Third Brother has returned?"
Gu Yuxin turned to look at Huaixiang, who immediately understood her meaning, nodded, and left.
"Why does that maid of my sister's look so much like the one who used to serve Aunt Cui!"
Gu Shuyan appeared behind Gu Yuxin without her noticing, and Gu Yuxin was clearly startled by Gu Shuyan's appearance.
"Why did you come out, sister?" Gu Yuxin asked, looking a little guilty.
Gu Shuyan pretended not to see it and said, "It's all because of that girl Shan'er. She kept saying she was hungry. Let's go get something to eat first! And bring some food for my sister-in-law. She hasn't eaten all day."
Seeing that Gu Shuyan didn't seem to want to press the matter, Gu Yuxin nodded, smiled, and took Gu Shuyan's hand outside.
Before the emperor even returned to the palace, Lu Yuanbin and Lu Changqing received news that the emperor had attended Gu Renjie's wedding.
"My father didn't even attend my wedding, but went to that damned Gu family's. Is my father out of his mind?!"
Lu Yuanbin sat in his study and addressed his staff.
"The Marquis of Yi'an's mansion has become increasingly powerful in the past two years, and one-third of the civil and military officials follow the Marquis of Yi'an's lead. His Majesty's actions may simply be to give the Marquis of Yi'an some face."
One of the aides said with a hint of speculation.
The other shook his head in disapproval: "His Majesty would never condescend to personally visit someone's residence to offer congratulations just because he has taken a liking to them. Besides, the Grand Secretary also got married mid-year, to the daughter of the Marquis of Yi'an, so why didn't His Majesty go there?"
"At the time, matters were very important, which may be why His Majesty did not go in person."
Listening to the two of them talking back and forth, Lu Yuanbin was getting a little annoyed.
"I think His Majesty is giving His Highness a hint."
One of the staff members who hadn't spoken until now suddenly looked at Lu Yuanbin.
What do you mean?
Lu Yuanbin looked at his staff.
"Your Highness, think about it. Now that the Fourth Prince's chronic illness has been cured, it's hard to guarantee that he won't have thoughts he's never had before. Of His Majesty's sons, only Your Highness and the Fourth Prince are currently in good health."
"In addition, His Majesty has not granted His Highness the position of Crown Prince for a long time. Has His Highness not considered that His Majesty may not want His Highness to have too much power?"
The emperor is still in relatively good health. If he were to establish an heir apparent too early, there is no guarantee that his son would not have other ideas.
In addition, the emperor had always suspected that Lu Yuanbin was responsible for the third prince's disability. Given how cruelly he treated his own brother, the emperor would naturally worry that he would do the same to him.
The fourth prince, on the other hand, was always like a nobody, never vying for anything, and his temperament was relatively gentle and mild.
Compared to the Fifth Prince's cruelty in harming his own siblings, the Fourth Prince seemed far more benevolent.
"So you mean, Father Emperor wants the Marquis of Yi'an's mansion to become the Fourth Prince's backing?"
Lu Changqing's mother died early, and although he grew up safely, it was all thanks to his body, which was destined to live past twenty.
His twentieth birthday was fast approaching, but that damned miracle doctor meddled in his affairs and cured his illness.
"While I cannot be certain of Your Majesty's intentions, Your Highness must be wary!"
The staff member offered advice with some concern.
Lu Yuanbin naturally knew he had to be careful. He had worked so hard to get to where he was now, how could he let the fourth brother, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, steal his thunder?
Besides, the fourth prince has never studied anything. If he were to become emperor, wouldn't that bring about the downfall of the Great Zhou Dynasty?
"Gu Jin is stubborn, and none of us brothers have been able to win him over over the years. But even so, we need to prepare in advance."
As Lu Yuanbin spoke, he immediately whispered something to his staff, who understood and immediately did as he was told.
Lu Yuanbin walked out of the study, looking somewhat tired. He was thinking of finding a concubine to relax after a long day when he saw Luo Yuying walking slowly towards him with two maids.
"Your Highness, I saw that Your Majesty attended the wedding of the eldest son of the Marquis of Yi'an. Does Your Highness know why?"
The Fifth Prince's residence naturally couldn't miss the Gu family's wedding today, but Lu Yuanbin didn't want to go, so Luo Yuying had to go alone.
However, she had barely stepped inside and hadn't even had a chance to greet Gu Shuyan when the Emperor arrived.
Moreover, seeing the emperor's strange behavior, Luo Yuying rushed back without even eating.
But what awaited Luo Yuying was destined to be nothing but pleasant words.
Lu Yuanbin snorted coldly, then said sarcastically, "By the time the Princess Consort returns with the news, it will be too late. If the Princess Consort came only for this matter, she should go back first! I already have a solution, so there's no need for her to worry about it."
Even after Lu Yuanbin returned from being away for several months, he no longer treated Luo Yuying well.
"May I ask Your Highness what your plans are?"
Luo Yuying disliked Lu Yuanbin's attitude, but she still had to ask in a gentle voice.
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