Later that evening, Mingze went to visit Wei Yu.
At this moment, Wei Yu had been untied, changed into clean clothes, and hurriedly knelt down to beg for forgiveness upon seeing Ming Ze.
"Useless thing!"
Mingze slapped her hard across the face, and blood trickled from the corner of Wei Yu's mouth with just one slap.
Wei Yu was beaten and fell to the ground, but she didn't dare to complain at all. She quickly got up and knelt down, tears streaming down her face.
"This subordinate deserves to die, please forgive me, Lord!"
She knelt on the ground, her body trembling slightly. Mingze seemed like a very nice person, but only those who truly knew him knew that he was no pushover.
Otherwise, how could the Thousand Sails Pavilion have been established, a place that even the imperial court feared and sometimes needed to cooperate with?
"You really have the ability to drag me down with you."
Mingze sneered, his anger still burning.
At first, he didn't think in this direction and even warned Wei Yu not to do anything reckless. But thinking that he had no successor, he thought it would be good if Wei Yu could succeed.
He never expected this woman to be so stupid. Her plan failed that very night, and she couldn't find a chance to escape along the way. She was tied up and delivered to his door, making him lose all face!
If it weren't for his wife's consideration that this was his first offense, and their many years of marriage, he might have really lost both his wife and his money this time!
"Please calm down, Master. This subordinate... this subordinate also..."
Recalling the hardships and humiliations she had endured along the way, Wei Yu couldn't help but shed tears. If it weren't for this incident, how could she have believed that Lu Baichuan could be so heartless, disregarding their years of affection and leaving her here without any way out?
As far as she knew, he had only known He Jiuniang for a few days, and then left on the second day of their marriage. He had been gone for so many years. Where did such a deep emotional foundation come from?
Even when he met and spent time with He Jiuniang, he couldn't compare to her. Why couldn't she be the one who made him fall deeply in love?
"You still have the nerve to cry!"
Mingze wanted to make a move again, but remembering his wife's instructions not to make things too difficult for people, he held back.
"Never mind."
He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and then said, "Pack your things and go to Linzhou. Do not return without my order. This is the greatest leniency I can offer you."
"……yes."
Wei Yu was somewhat surprised. According to the Pavilion Master's personality, she should be a dead person.
Yet they were still willing to give her a way out, which puzzled her.
However, her joy was short-lived. Linzhou was located in a border region where it snowed for eight months of the year. The climate was harsh and life was difficult. Those sent there were basically abandoned children.
Of course, there is still a chance to redeem oneself in the border areas. If one can obtain secrets from the border and neighboring countries, there is still a chance to return to the pinnacle of power.
But those places are heavily guarded, and once you go out, it's almost certain death; the price of returning is your life.
She could have stayed by the Pavilion Master's side and worked alongside Mei Xiao as the most promising left and right protectors, but because of Lu Baichuan, she was pushed from the top to the bottom.
These past few days she's been asking herself, is it worth it?
It was definitely not worth it. If she hadn't spent so many years in brothels and become accustomed to those transactions, her experiences along the way would have made her wish she were dead.
But now she feels that nothing is more important than life.
As for Lu Baichuan, what could she do even if she harbored resentment?
Lu Baichuan holds a high position and uses ruthless methods; she would be no match for him in a head-on confrontation.
He Jiuniang is the only daughter of the madam, and the pavilion master will not allow anyone to harm her. Even if she wanted to shift her resentment, she would not have the courage. She could only swallow her anger and suffer in silence.
Mingze left, and Wei Yu remained kneeling on the ground for a long time without reacting. When she finally looked up again, it was already late at night.
Her eyes were filled with sorrow; she had only herself to blame.
The first thing Lu Baichuan did upon returning home was to wash himself clean, eat something quickly, and then write a letter to his wife, explaining in detail about Wei Yu's situation as if seeking praise, promising that his wife would be in a good mood upon her arrival and wouldn't have to worry about such things.
What he didn't say was that his actions had offended Mingze, and he often had to borrow people from Mingze when he needed them. In the future, he should cultivate his own talent, as they would be more reliable and trustworthy.
The next day, I visited the Crown Prince. By then, the Crown Prince's succession ceremony had been held, and he was rightfully in power and had the support of the people. He had already moved into the Eastern Palace.
"I heard your journey has been quite lively."
The first thing the Crown Prince said to him was a joke. Lu Baichuan wasn't surprised that he knew, since he had stayed at inns all the way here and the fact that he had brought a woman to the capital couldn't be kept secret.
Of course, he never intended to keep it a secret.
"I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself in front of Your Highness."
He smiled slightly and readily admitted it.
The Crown Prince nodded and smiled. He had deliberately let Lu Baichuan know that someone was watching him in secret, which was a way of telling him openly and honestly.
Although Lu Baichuan was indeed his capable assistant and had made great contributions, he still had to be wary of him. However, he didn't want to hurt Lu Baichuan's feelings, so he made it clear to him.
Lu Baichuan was well aware of these things, and since he was upright, he had nothing to fear. He didn't care.
As long as no one is sent to spy on him and his wife while they sleep, it's fine.
“The Eastern Court has already sent envoys there, and for the time being, there’s nothing going on. Didn’t you always say that you didn’t have anyone around you? Take this opportunity to train a few people.”
After telling the joke, the Crown Prince began to get down to business.
Lu Baichuan nodded and said, "That's what I was thinking too. I plan to stay at the military camp for a while."
The crown prince hadn't expected him to be so decisive, but after a moment's thought, he understood.
He Jiuniang didn't come with him this time; he can stay anywhere.
Moreover, we can do more things while He Jiuniang is not here, otherwise we will have less time to use when we have to go home every day.
"Yes, just let me know when you're going, and I'll send someone to guide you."
This is not just about guiding people; it's more about supporting Lu Baichuan. No matter the environment, wherever there are people, there will be competition and conflict. Even for Lu Baichuan, who is the Grand General of the State, it wasn't easy for him when he first arrived.
"The day after tomorrow, I'll go check on the academy tomorrow. My wife and children will be here soon, and I'll send my son to study there."
This was something I had discussed with He Jiuniang beforehand. He would be busy with other things afterward, so it would be better to get things done in advance to put my mind at ease.
"The best academy in the capital is the Imperial Academy. You don't need to worry about that. Just send the child there when he arrives. I can arrange it for you."
The Crown Prince waved his hand, saying that his son was also at the Imperial Academy, and they might even play together sometime.
I heard that He Jiuniang has taught that child very well. If my son could play with him, they could help each other in the future, which would be great.
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