Prince Jing was deeply moved when he heard Lu Baichuan's voice outside. Even his own mother was not as reliable as Lu Baichuan.
He tugged at Wu Jiao's sleeve and said with utmost seriousness, "Lu Baichuan has saved my life time and time again. He gave me my life. When I get back, I'm going to go to the Lu family to become his godfather and be his brother, sob sob sob..."
When Wu Jiao saw him tugging at her sleeve with such affection, she thought he wanted to say something to her, which made her heart flutter. But she didn't expect him to be talking about Lu Baichuan, and even said that he wanted to become Lu Baichuan's brother.
Wu Jiao: ...She shouldn't be called Wu Jiao, she should be called Wu Yu.
"Don't cry, we're not out yet."
At least go outside before you cry, your life is in danger now.
"You don't understand. When Lu Baichuan showed up, our lives were saved. His wife came too, and I was able to save my leg. They are my second parents!"
Prince Jing cried loudly, as if he had drunk too much.
Wu Jiao was somewhat shocked. His leg had been injured for over a month, and without treatment for so long, it had been repeatedly injured. She estimated that his leg was probably ruined, but she didn't expect him to say that Jiang Jiuniang could cure it.
What kind of couple were they?
Having met them a few times before, I only thought that the couple were both very good-looking and looked especially pleasing to the eye when they stood together. Moreover, Jiang Jiuniang was very capable, able to run so many food businesses and design clothing. She liked everything produced by the Lu family.
They never expected that these friends would regard them as almost a religion.
If it weren't for this identity, she really wanted to be friends with someone like that; she always felt that would be a very lucky thing.
Ji Ziqiu started to clash with Lu Baichuan. If Lu Baichuan didn't go back, he wouldn't go back either, and even wanted to live with Lu Baichuan in a makeshift shed.
Lu Baichuan immediately said, "Since Lord Ji is here guarding, I can rest assured. I will go back to see my wife and children first, and come again tomorrow."
Before leaving, Lu Baichuan instructed the people sent by Consort Zhao to take turns guarding the Prince, and that the Prince's entrapment was man-made.
If you give them some information, they will be more willing to do their job well.
After all, they had ulterior motives, and they needed to satisfy Consort Zhao.
Then, Ji Ziqiu watched helplessly as Lu Baichuan walked away with an air of nonchalance.
Winter has arrived, and the nights are bitterly cold. Out of respect for Lu Baichuan, Ji Ziqiu did not bring any thick clothes or blankets, and he shivered whenever the wind blew.
"Sir, shall I go back and get you a blanket?"
The lackey next to him tentatively asked.
"Hurry up and go! I'm freezing!"
He vented his anger on his lackeys, and who knows how much time that would waste. Couldn't these people have prepared in advance?
They're all useless idiots!
After sending the people away, he sighed in the direction of Prince Jing. Now there were people watching everywhere. How was he going to make a move?
He was well aware of the devastating consequences that would result from this being exposed. Even if it was obvious that he had caused the death of Prince Jing, it would only be his fault. But if those things were revealed, none of his family members would survive.
He was naturally afraid of dying, but for the sake of his family, he was willing to take the blame alone. What he was worried about now was that even if he took the blame alone, Liao Yifeng might not let his wife and children off the hook.
That person was ruthless and had unpredictable emotions, which was his biggest worry.
So even if things weren't actually exposed, he still wanted to keep Liao Yifeng by his side.
This is the only way to ensure the safety of your family.
But how exactly can we achieve his expectations?
When Lu Baichuan returned, Jiang Jiuniang and Gou'er had just woken up and were eating. Lu Baichuan was also hungry, so he sat down and ate with them.
"What's the situation now?"
Jiang Jiuniang asked.
"It's a bit troublesome. The rocks aren't very stable, and an accident could happen if we're not careful. We need to contact our people as soon as possible, otherwise they might take advantage of the situation. I've already sent Consort Zhao's people to inform them and coordinate with our people to get here as soon as possible. I also need to write a letter back to the Emperor to tell him about the situation here. I estimate there will be a bloodbath, so I need to ask him to arrange for people to come and take over the government offices here as soon as possible."
Lu Baichuan will be extremely busy during this period. Not only will he have to personally keep an eye on Prince Jing's side to prevent anyone from playing any tricks, but he will also have to arrange for people to go to the nearby mountain villages to see if there are any trapped people. In addition, there are homeless refugees who need to be resettled and provided with relief. These are all important matters, so he will need a lot of manpower. After all, he dares not use the people here at all.
Hearing this, Jiang Jiuniang's eyes lit up, and she said, "Could you also send a letter to Mr. Mei, telling her that Prince Jing is alright and still alive? Ever since she learned about Prince Jing's situation, she has been blaming herself for putting him in such danger, and she has been praying for him every day. Send her a letter to put her mind at ease."
At first, she wondered if Mei Lanyi had fallen for Prince Jing, but later she realized that Mei Lanyi was simply feeling guilty, though she wasn't entirely sure.
Anyway, they're going on a long trip after they finish dealing with these matters, so they won't be able to get any of the big news from the capital. Therefore, she didn't think too much about it and left it to them to decide how things would go.
All I can do now is tell her not to worry.
"good."
After finishing their meal, Jiang Jiuniang accompanied Lu Baichuan in writing a letter, and they also discussed the specifics of how to write one.
With the dog not around, the couple would whisper some gossip.
Jiang Jiuniang said, "In this feudal era, what will happen if Prince Jing and Princess Sheng'an don't get married after they get out?"
"That depends on how much influence each side has. From the perspective of those in power, they will definitely try to bring them together. It would be a good thing for the Eastern Court, as it would cripple a major general of the Northern Yan. For the Northern Yan court, it would also help to restrain the power of Prince Jing."
Lu Baichuan did not answer directly, but analyzed it from the side, indicating that this was no longer a matter between the two of them, but had risen to the level of the nation.
"Yeah, I hope they can pull through. It's not easy for any of them."
If these two people are attracted to each other, then they can be together, which would be a happy ending for everyone.
The real problem is that Prince Jing's heart is still with Mei Lanyi, while Wu Jiao is being held back. That's the most troublesome thing.
Perhaps because of her pregnancy, Jiang Jiuniang has been particularly empathetic lately. She feels sad when she thinks about their hardships. Although it doesn't affect her eating at all, she still gets irritable from these emotions.
Lu Baichuan hugged her and comforted her, "It's okay, these are all minor things. If you're unhappy about it, we'll help them think of a solution. Just don't make things difficult for yourselves."
Anyway, since his wife is pregnant, she's the most important person. If she wants the moon, he'll find a way to get it for her.
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