When Wei Yu returned after feeding the horses, she saw Lu Baichuan still sitting as before. She reached into her bundle, took out a piece of bread, and handed it to him, saying gently, "Third Master Lu, have something to eat."
She originally wanted to call him Brother Lu, which would sound more intimate, but then she remembered that he didn't like her calling him that, so she quickly changed her address.
"No need, I have my own."
Lu Baichuan finally spoke his first words, but he still didn't eat anything. Wei Yu thought he wasn't hungry yet, so she sat a little further away and started eating her own food.
After a while, Lu Baichuan took out the compressed biscuits his wife had prepared for him and started eating them, while drinking water from a water bag as he ate.
The water bladder looks like an ordinary water bladder, but it actually contains a thermos cup, so even after a long day of travel, the water inside will stay warm.
My wife even added some glucose to it, something that's good for your health. I can feel my wife's warmth anytime, anywhere, even when I'm out and about.
Seeing him start eating, Wei Yu's heart finally settled down a bit. She thought for a moment and said, "Third Master, I know you're unhappy about following me like this, but this is Miss's wish, and I... I can't help it."
She deliberately brought up He Jiuniang to see if it would have any effect.
"No, you don't need to worry about it."
Lu Baichuan nodded, his attitude becoming much more normal.
Wei Yu was immediately delighted; mentioning the girl really worked!
It's clear that Lu Baichuan still has deep feelings for He Jiuniang. She used to be unconvinced, wondering what kind of woman was worth Lu Baichuan guarding for her for so many years. But after finding out about He Jiuniang, she realized that she was indeed very capable, far surpassing her in appearance alone, and was also the wife's biological daughter. That's why she didn't dare to make a move even after returning to Jingzhou for so long, because she had some concerns.
Although she felt a pang of sadness thinking about it now, she was confident that she would eventually have a place in Lu Baichuan's heart. After all, this was an opportunity given to her by the girl herself, and she was certain that she could make it happen as long as she had the chance.
She didn't work for nothing during those years at Fengyunzhuang; otherwise, she wouldn't have become the top courtesan there.
After finishing his meal, Lu Baichuan continued on his journey without stopping.
There was no need to rush to take office after the New Year, but he really didn't want to be alone with Wei Yu on the road, so he had no choice but to hurry on his way.
They rested at the post station that night. There were people stationed there, and the two of them were able to eat a hot meal. Wei Yu finally had the opportunity to sit at the same table as Lu Baichuan and ate. She was secretly delighted, thinking that there would be many more opportunities like this in the future.
The two barely spoke as they finished eating. Lu Baichuan returned to his room, where hot water had been prepared early, making it perfect for washing up. He sat in the bathtub, intending to take a hot bath before going to sleep.
Then, there was a knock on the door.
"Third Master, it's me."
Lu Baichuan frowned. It's only the first night, and he can't hold back anymore?
"What's up?"
"Madam instructed me to take good care of Third Master. I am here to assist Third Master in bathing and changing his clothes."
Wei Yu answered very obediently outside the door. She was very clever and addressed He Jiu Niang as "Madam" instead of "Miss" in front of outsiders.
This made it clear to the others in the inn that although the two were in a superior-subordinate relationship, this woman was a personal attendant specially arranged by Madam Lu for Lord Lu. Many people were envious, thinking that Madam Lu was truly considerate.
"No need, you should go and rest."
Lu Baichuan's eyebrows were so furious they could trap a fly. He really hated that Wei Yu kept mentioning his wife the whole way. He found it amusing to use his wife as a shield.
Moreover, his wife's meaning was very clear: she just wanted him to follow along like a regular bodyguard. But she clearly misunderstood and wanted to serve him while he bathed and changed clothes. Would she also have to serve him while he went to sleep later?
How come I never noticed before that Wei Yu has such a lack of tact?
"Third Master..."
She acted as if she hadn't heard Lu Baichuan's words, and even though she had already been rejected, she still tried to push the door open and come in.
Unfortunately, Lu Baichuan hadn't locked the door so the waiter could easily heat water, and it opened with a simple push.
However, she couldn't get in. As soon as she stepped in with one leg, a sharp pain shot through her calf. Wei Yu couldn't bear it and squatted down.
Lu Baichuan quickly put on his clothes, walked out, looked down at her, and said, "Miss Wei Yu, please keep to your proper place."
Wei Yu was very unwilling, not understanding what she was lacking, and even after all this, he was still unwilling to give her a chance.
"But...but Madam..."
She wanted to bring up He Jiuniang, but Lu Baichuan interrupted her: "What about Madam? Did she allow you to break the rules and enter my room like this?"
His tone was already tinged with impatience. If he hadn't promised his wife he would play along with her in this charade, he would have really wanted to kick her out.
Wei Yu gritted her teeth. Although He Jiuniang didn't say it that way, her words clearly implied the same thing. Otherwise, why wouldn't she let Mei Xiao come?
Seeing that she didn't speak, Lu Baichuan didn't want to waste his breath and simply slammed the door shut and bolted it.
They won't even let the waiter handle the bathwater. Let's wait until they leave tomorrow morning.
Looking at the tightly closed door, Wei Yu reluctantly examined his calf. There was a bloody hole in his calf, with a small pebble welded into it. He hadn't shown any mercy to himself.
Wei Yu suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. She had taken meticulous care of him all day, but he not only ignored her, but even attacked her. He was so cruel.
But this was an opportunity given to her by the girl, and she wouldn't let it go. This was a chance for the two of them to be alone together, and she had to get Lu Baichuan's approval before the girl arrived in the capital, so that the girl could rightfully agree to let her into the family.
If He Jiuniang knew what she was thinking, she would definitely applaud her. She didn't know where her confidence came from, nor did she know where Mingze found this oddball who would add so much drama to her life. It was truly amazing.
In the middle of the night, Lu Baichuan was awakened by a strange fragrance.
Yes, anyone else would have fainted by now, but Lu Baichuan woke up.
Before he left, his wife prepared a bag of bottles and jars for him. He took an antidote pill before going to bed, and sure enough, it came in handy now.
He just kept his eyes open, quietly listening to Wei Yu pry open the door and come in.
Despite the heavy snowfall, Wei Yu came over wearing only a thin gauze dress, shivering from the cold, but still gritting her teeth and persevering.
He even walks with a limp because of an injury to his calf.
Originally, she planned to gradually win him over, but Lu Baichuan's attitude just now hurt her. Rather than trying to win him over again and again, she decided to take it easy and become his woman directly. Then, he wouldn't be able to get rid of her.
She knew that Lu Baichuan was a very responsible person, otherwise he wouldn't have remained chaste for Jiu Niang for so many years.
At this moment, Lu Baichuan looked through the bed curtains at the limping figure getting closer and closer, and four words came to mind: physically disabled but determined.
He sighed softly. If only he could use that kind of willpower in the right direction!
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