Duosheng helped him put on his coat, buttoned it up on his chest, and patiently advised him:
"Your Highness, the Emperor also said yesterday that if he is truly your son, he must go to the Royal Ancestral Hall to recognize his ancestral roots. His meaning is very clear. Just because you say he is your son doesn't mean the Emperor will recognize him. Therefore, a blood test is inevitable. If the young master says in front of the Emperor that you are forcing him to do so, then think about it, the Emperor will probably skip even this step and directly say that you created a fake son to fool him. In that case, you will lose face and become a laughing stock."
"What should I do? That brat is a bit naughty. If he doesn't agree, what else can I do except force him to do it?"
Leng Zian sat down angrily, pulling at his collar and breathing heavily, worrying secretly.
Although Duosheng was a servant, he was quite smart. He pondered over this matter all night and finally came up with a solution for the prince.
So he took a few steps forward, put his hand to his mouth in a mysterious manner, and whispered in his ear:
"Your Majesty, there is only one person who can help you with this matter."
"who?"
Leng Zian couldn't wait to turn his head and look at him. The moment his eyes moved, the surprise on his face was beyond words.
At this moment, a servant came to announce, "Your Majesty, Prince Yu requests an audience."
Hearing this, Duosheng raised his eyebrows and whispered in Leng Zian's ear:
"Only Princess Yu can help you with this matter."
Leng Zian looked at him with understanding, "You mean, Xiao Zhi and Liu Mei listen to Princess Yu's words?"
Duosheng nodded heavily. "Yes, everyone in Prince Yu's Mansion listens to Princess Yu, including Prince Yu. And it is said that she saved the young master and the seventh lady. Right now, they will only listen to her."
Hearing Duosheng say this, Leng Zian suddenly understood. When Leng Yu came in, he couldn't hide his anxiety and asked directly:
"Yu'er, you came so early in the morning. Is there anything wrong?"
Leng Yu immediately clasped his fists and bowed slowly, saying:
"Uncle, today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. Your nephew wishes you good health and happiness."
Leng Zian waved his hands impatiently, "Why didn't Princess Yu come?"
Seeing that he asked about Luo Lan, Leng Yu hurriedly explained, "Lan'er went to bed late last night, let her sleep a little longer."
"snort."
Leng Zian suddenly snorted coldly, "I didn't expect that Yu'er is still a man who loves his wife. Go wake her up and tell her that I have something to talk to her about."
Hearing this, Leng Yu frowned. Lan'er had only slept for less than an hour, and he really didn't feel like waking her up now.
Seeing him hesitating, Leng Zian said again in a cold voice:
"Today is the first day of the new year, and the Leng family is going to the palace to burn incense for their ancestors. Could it be that she doesn't want to go with them?"
Leng Yu knew that on the first day of every year, the royal family had to burn incense to the royal ancestors according to the law, in order to pray for good weather and good harvests in the year. As the princess, Luo Lan had to attend such an occasion.
Thinking of this, Leng Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, clasped his fists towards Leng Zian and said:
"Uncle, please wait a moment. I will go and call her right away."
Leng Yu had not gone to the palace to burn incense and worship his ancestors for three years. Now that his status has been restored, he naturally had to participate in such an important event.
When he returned to the room, Luo Lan had already gotten up. A Cai and A Hong were helping her wash and dress up. Her face was rosy.
"Lan'er..."
He called out softly after entering the door.
Seeing this, Acai and Ahong hurriedly bowed to him and continued to dress Luo Lan.
Luo Lan turned to look at him and asked with some doubt:
"I heard from Ah Hong that you went to pay your respects to the Prince of Zhennan. How come you're back so soon?"
Leng Yu sat on the round stool beside her, looking at her shy face and shaking his head:
"He asked me to come and ask you to come see him. I don't know why."
"Call me?"
Luo Lan looked at him in confusion, "What did he ask me to do?"
After asking this question, she suddenly smiled as if she had realized something.
"I see."
"What do you know?"
Leng Yu frowned and looked at her in confusion.
Luo Lan blinked, raised his eyes, thought for a moment, and said slowly:
"If I guess correctly, he wants me to go find Xiaozhi. Have you forgotten that he promised the emperor yesterday that he would bring Xiaozhi to the palace to worship his ancestors today?"
Hearing her say this, Leng Yu nodded in sudden realization, and kept saying:
"If you hadn't said it, I would have forgotten about it. What you said makes sense. So what are you going to do? Help him?"
"No help."
Luo Lan snorted without hesitation, "He committed this evil himself, how can others help him?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Ah Hou's voice came from outside.
"Your Highness, please wait outside. I will go in and inform you."
"No need, I'll go in by myself."
This was the voice of the King of Zhennan. Luo Lan and Leng Yu looked at each other, gave a helpless wry smile, and waved to Ahong and Acai.
"You guys go down first."
After receiving the order, the two of them retreated directly. Leng Zian also strode in at this time. Leng Yu and Luo Lan hurried over to pay their respects.
"Good morning, uncle!"
Leng Zian glanced at Luo Lan, sat down on the round stool beside the table, and said without hesitation:
"Niece-in-law, the emperor's uncle wants something from you today, you can't let him shut up."
Hearing this, Luo Lan blinked his eyes, glanced at Leng Yu cunningly, and then whispered in panic:
"If the uncle has something to tell me, then just tell him. As a junior, how dare I refuse? You don't need to ask for anything."
Leng Zian raised the corners of his eyes, looked at her with a smile on his face and said:
"Xiao Zhi listens to you. Go and talk to him and have him come with me into the palace to recognize his ancestors."
Hearing him say this, Luo Lan couldn't help but laugh in her heart. She had guessed it right. There must be a reason why Leng Zian spoke to her so humbly.
She pursed her lips, raised her eyes slightly, and said with some embarrassment:
"Uncle, it's not that I don't want to help you with this matter, it's just that I can't help you. Besides, the person who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. How can the grudge between you and Liu Mei be resolved with just a few words from me?"
"I have no grudge against her."
Hearing Luo Lan say this, Leng Zi'an was immediately furious. "She ran away with my son, and I haven't dealt with her yet. What else does she want? I said I would take her back to the palace and dismiss all the women there for her and Xiao Zhi, but she still doesn't agree. What else does she want from me? Kneel down and beg her? This is really unreasonable. She doesn't know her place."
His words made Luo Lan laugh. It seemed that he was really a conceited, selfish and arrogant man. His self-centered mentality made him think that he was not wrong at all for Liu Mei leaving him with a pregnant belly.
She frowned and replied softly:
"Since the uncle has such an idea, you can just tie Xiao Zhi up and bring him before the emperor. I'm sure he won't dare to disobey. After all, you've brought thousands of troops with you. Can't you control a woman and a child?"
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