"Shen Xiyin has already left the He residence?”Fu Ruihai suddenly said.
"What?" Regretful Daoist was shocked. He had just come out and this had happened. It seemed that Shen Xiyin still did not give up. Just as she was considering whether she should look for her, she heard Fu Ruihai say…
"Godfather, don't worry. Shen Xiyin isn't alone. He Yunxiu and Miss He are with her.”Unwilling to see Regret Daoist anxious, Fu Ruihai quickly comforted him," I went to look for you, but you weren't there, so I went to the He Manor and happened to see the two of them.”
"Did you ask them where they were going?”
"It was too late. At that time, Ouyang Yuan was behind them. I let them leave first and stayed behind to stop Ouyang Yuan. They should be very far away by now. I can't catch up with them, and neither can Ouyang Yuan. You can rest assured.”
"That's good. With Miss He by her side, she would be much safer. They might have gone outside the city to look for Huangfu Ye, so they should be fine.”Regret nodded in relief." Alright, we should get busy. I'll go investigate. You stay by Zhao Shengming's side and observe the situation." If anything happened, especially if they discovered Huangfu Ye, they would try their best to stop him and send him to Grand Preceptor He. They would protect him. If Huangfu Ye doesn't listen to you, you can force him. He can't beat you.”
"I know what to do."
"You can pay attention to Zhao Luyan's matter, but I advise you not to care. If you still want to stay by her side, just watch over her. It was still the same sentence, protect yourself.”After he finished speaking, he gave Fu Ruihai a deep look before turning around and leaving.
When Fu Ruihai gave chase again, he had already lost sight of Daoist Priest Regret. After standing there for a while, he walked back unwillingly.
Zhao Luyan alighted from the sedan chair at the entrance of the Lu Residence. She raised her head to look at the imposing courtyard. It was indeed not ordinary. Otherwise, why would he be the country's husband? He was just different from others. Zhao Luyan was not convinced. Sooner or later, she would be like this, and she would be even more imposing than Lu Yueqin. If not for him, how could Lu Yueqin be where she was today? However, there was a price to pay. He had helped Lu Yueqin, so Lu Yueqin had to pay a little for him. Today, he had to succeed in one go. Zhao Luyan felt that Lu Yueqin wouldn't dare to reject her. If she couldn't take down He Yunxiu, she couldn't take down Lu Yueqin. Moreover, she had something to use against her. She didn't believe that Lu Yueqin wouldn't admit defeat. Zhao Luyan was very confident in herself. At first, Zhao Shengming didn't agree with her idea. To put it bluntly, he didn't like Lu Wangyuan and didn't want to be with him. However, he could not resist his daughter's painstaking efforts to persuade him. In addition, he was anxious and could not wait for his daughter to enter the palace immediately. Only then did he reluctantly agree. However, there was one thing. If he did not go, Zhao Luyan would go personally because she did not want to interact with Lu Wangyuan. Zhao Luyan was more than happy to have this request, so she came herself. Just in case, Zhao Shengming asked Fu Ruihai to follow her, and Zhao Luyan did not refuse.
Fu Ruihai saw her standing there without moving for a long time. He didn't know what she was thinking, so he walked over and asked,"Why aren't you going in? Didn't you wait for a few days?”
"Are you sure that Lu Yueqin will come back today?”Zhao Luyan didn't turn back to look at him and only asked. When Lu Wangyuan first arrived in the capital, Lu Yueqin would come back every few days. Later, Lu Wangyuan felt that it was inappropriate. After all, she was the Empress. How could she go home every day? After hearing her father's words, Lu Yueqin felt that it made sense. She endured her longing and never came back. Zhao Luyan waited for a long time before she heard that Lu Yueqin would be coming home today, so she rushed over. However, when she saw that the door was quiet and there was no one at all, she became suspicious. Could it be that Fu Ruihai's information was wrong?
"Today is Lu Wangyuan's 55th birthday. The people in the palace said that Lu Yueqin made a request to the Emperor yesterday and the Emperor agreed. She set off early this morning and might already be inside.”Fu Ruihai said.
Zhao Luyan could not believe it. She turned to Fu Ruihai and asked,"Then why is there no one at the door?”
"Do you think Lu Yueqin is you?" Fu Ruihai laughed coldly." From what I know, ever since she became Consort Chen, Lu Yueqin has been more low-key than before. Every time she comes home, she never goes through the main door and only goes through the small door. Moreover, the sedan chair is simple and won't attract anyone's attention. Those who don't know won't believe that there's a consort inside.”
Zhao Luyan did not mind and snorted,"That's because she doesn't know the rules and is beneath her status. If the emperor finds out, I'm afraid he'll fly into a rage. If I were her, I definitely wouldn't be like this. Going in with an air of grandeur and coming out in glory is what it means to bring honor to our ancestors.”
"But you're not her." Fu Ruihai said indifferently.
Facing Fu Ruihai, Zhao Luyan was helpless. She suppressed her anger and said coldly,"Cut the crap. Go up and call the door. I don't have much time today.”
Seeing Zhao Luyan's confident look, Fu Ruihai felt helpless and confused. Was he doing the right thing? Was he helping her or harming her? Did he really have to continue? He suddenly recalled what Daoist Priest Regret had said. He had to stay by Zhao Luyan's side now, whether it was for himself, for Zhao Luyan, or for Shen Xiyin. Then he had to control himself. He would no longer oppose or participate in her matters. He would do whatever she asked him to do, just like now. Thinking of this, Fu Ruihai walked forward and knocked on the door gently.
Inside the house, Lu Yueqin helped Lu Wangyuan sit on a chair and poured him a cup of tea. She asked with concern,""The last time I came back, you said that you weren't feeling well. This time, I came back with the tonics given by the emperor. Drink some to nourish your body. By the way, how are you feeling? Have you seen a doctor?”
"Yes, they're all old problems. It's no big deal.”Lu Wangyuan said indifferently," Didn't I tell you not to come back if there's nothing important? It's not good for others to know."”
"Today is your birthday. Did you forget? I didn't forget. I told the emperor yesterday and the emperor gave me permission to stay at home for two days. Don't worry.”Lu Yueqin consoled him. She sighed and said," Anyway, I have nothing to do in the palace. The Emperor doesn't like me very much and only goes once a month. If I want to go home, he won't disagree. It's your birthday this time, and he even asked me to bring something back.”
"Then thank Longen for me.”Lu Wangyuan cupped his hands and said.
"Father, it's not that I want to criticize you, but you're the country's father after all. You're not an ordinary person. Today is your birthday, so it should be lively. However, you're closing the door and not seeing anyone.”Lu Yueqin advised," I know you like quiet, but you can't be like this.”
"I do like to be quiet and don't want others to disturb me, but that's not the main reason. You also know the reason why I came to the capital. It's all because of Zhao Shengming. It can be said that one mistake has caused eternal regret.”Lu Wangyuan shook his head helplessly." It's not safe to be in the capital. Zhao Shengming won't let me go. Although I have the intention to befriend others, I'm afraid that Zhao Shengming will get hold of something and harm others and himself. So I shut myself in these few days and claimed that I was sick. I had no choice. However, since you are here today and you are the Empress, then I will listen to you and open the door for them to enter. This will not lose my dignity.”He coughed a few times.
Lu Yueqin supported him and said," Forget it. Since Father doesn't like it, then there's no need. I like quiet too. I don't want others to disturb me. Let's have a good meal together today."”She turned around to look at the servant girl and instructed," Xing 'er, go and get the kitchen to prepare. Father and I will be together tonight. I want to celebrate his birthday."”
"Yes." Xing 'Er responded and left, doing as she was instructed.
As soon as Xing 'er left, she heard someone report,"Reporting to Lord, Consort Chen, Lady Zhao's daughter, Lady Zhao Luyan, has come to congratulate you on your birthday. She is outside the door now.”
"Her?" Lu Yueqin stood up in shock. The matter had already ended. Why was he still here? Looking at his father, Lu Wangyuan was also shocked.
Lu Wangyuan had the same thoughts as his daughter. Zhao Luyan must have come at this time with ill intentions, but it was impossible to reject her. He ordered the man to invite Zhao Luyan in. After the man left, Lu Wangyuan said with a bitter smile,"Look, I haven't said anything yet, and someone's already here.”
Lu Yueqin also felt that Zhao Luyan's visit was definitely not a good thing. A worried expression appeared on her face."Father, I don't know why Zhao Luyan came here at this time. How could you let her in?”
"I don't want her to come in, but do you think she'll listen to me? Zhao Luyan's purpose for coming here this time was definitely not simple. If that was the case, she had to come. She could not be stopped.”Seeing that his daughter was still standing there, Lu Wangyuan pulled her to sit down." Don't worry. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. As long as we handle it carefully, Zhao Luyan won't dare to do anything.”
Lu Yueqin heard her father's words and sat down. She waited for Zhao Luyan to come in, but she still felt a little uneasy.
Zhao Luyan walked in and bowed. She took the gift box from Fu Ruihai and handed it to him with both hands. She said respectfully,"My father heard that today is Lord Lu's birthday and specially ordered my daughter to bring a gift to congratulate him. My father is busy with work and can't come. This is a small gift. Please accept it.”
"Lord Zhao is really polite. You actually know all this.”Lu Wangyuan gestured for his daughter to bring the things over. Although Lu Yueqin was unwilling, she had no choice but to follow her father's instructions.
When Lu Yueqin took the gift from her, Zhao Luyan stood up. Lu Wangyuan looked at her and did not dare to neglect her. He hurriedly ordered the servants to give her a seat. Zhao Luyan sat down, looked at Lu Yueqin, and asked,"I heard from father that Consort Chen is now deeply doted on by the emperor.”Zhao Luyan was well aware of how Lu Yueqin was doing in the palace. However, she had a favor to ask of someone now, so she could only flatter her.
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