The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

He already regarded this place as half of his home, Ge Dongqing.

Ge Dongqing came here to report in every night, looked forward to reporting in every day, and wanted to report in here every moment.

He never cared about family matters and knew nothing about what happened at home. He was also completely unaware of the joke that happened in the Ge Mansion today. He was so obsessed with Fu Liu that he did not return to the Ge Mansion until late at night.

Lu Siniang sat stiffly in the chair without moving. From sunrise to sunset, from nightfall to late at night, Lu Siniang did not see the shadow of Ge Dongqing.

Finally, the little maid who had been guarding outside quietly came in and said cautiously: "Madam, it's four o'clock. If you don't sleep now, it will be dawn. Please go back to your room and rest."

Only then did Lu Siniang put her hands on the armrests of the chair, stood up straight, and walked stiffly back to her room.

Lu Siniang, lying on the bed, had no desire to sleep. She kept her eyes open silently as if she was thinking.

She didn't wait for Ge Dongqing, but waited for dawn. She got up as usual and asked the servants to help her dress up, as if nothing had happened yesterday. After breakfast, Lu Si Niang left with the horsewhip in hand.

However, the direction she left today was not the direction of the weaving workshop. Several servants watched Lu Si Niang's figure go away, and they were all anxious, "Where is the Madam going?"

"Master hasn't returned for two nights. Could it be that Madam has gone to Jiao Man Lou to arrest someone?"

"The lady finally lost her patience."

"No, no, that's not the direction to Jiao Man Lou."

The servants chattered for a long time but still couldn't figure out where their wife had gone. Finally, they had to turn around and go back to their respective duties.

After the court session, Wan Lianxing, without even taking off his dragon robe, asked those around him, "Why didn't I see Youning today? Did he ask for leave again? Who approved it?"

Don't underestimate Cheng Youning's supporting role. He stands in the most conspicuous position every day. Although he doesn't say a word during the entire court meeting, he is also an existence that cannot be ignored in Wan Lianxing's eyes.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has not asked for leave."

"This kid is getting bolder and bolder. He refuses to attend court meetings without saying a word. I've been too indulgent with him lately. Where are the others?"

Although he expressed dissatisfaction, Wan Lianxing had no intention of punishing Cheng Youning. As Cheng Youning's ten acres of wasteland turned into fertile farmland, Wan Lianxing was too lazy to settle the account and began to turn a blind eye.

"Your Majesty, I heard from the secret guards that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince stayed at Prince Pang's mansion the night before yesterday. I believe he stayed there last night as well. I guess he is still there now."

Wan Lianxing hesitated for a moment and asked the person who answered, "Is there a room for Youning in Prince Pang's mansion?"

"Your Majesty, it has always been there. The courtyard was always there before the crown prince was enthroned. It is cleaned every day, and the beds and bedding are all available."

"Send someone to Prince Pang's mansion and tell Feng'er to dismantle Youning's crib and throw it away. He's already a crown prince, but he's still attached to his crib at home. He really has no ambition."

"...Your Majesty, the Crown Prince did not stay in his old courtyard the night before yesterday."

"Oh?" Wan Lianxing, who had changed into a silver brocade robe, raised his eyelids and looked at the person who answered. "Then where does Youning live?"

"...living in the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's room. The Crown Prince sleeps in the middle, and the Crown Prince and Crown Princess sleep on either side!"

"Nonsense! You're so old and still sleeping in your parents' room. You'll never amount to anything great. Go to Prince Pang's mansion and call the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. I must reprimand them both. If Youning doesn't amount to anything, they'll be guilty of an even greater crime."

"Yes."

At this time, the old butler standing by and serving Wan Lianxing said with a smile, "Your Majesty, this is too harsh. This is the first time the Crown Prince has returned to Prince Pang's mansion since he was canonized. In my opinion, it is best to treat him with care. Do not dismantle the bed, and do not summon the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess."

The old housekeeper was a fair person. He was working for Wan Lianxing in the name of working for him, but he favored Cheng Youning. He liked Cheng Youning, and he felt happy when the child called him "old man". There were not many people who could make the child obedient, and he was one of them. Whenever he saw Cheng Youning's inconsistency, it was as if he saw the cunning Wan Lianxing, so as long as Wan Lianxing had the slightest chance to offend Cheng Youning, he would stand up and plead for him again and again.

"Are you blaming me for making a fuss?"

"How dare I? I heard that Prince Pang's mansion has been very crowded recently. I guess the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess are busy entertaining their friends and relatives from Dalang."

"Old housekeeper, please stop speaking for them. The prince should sleep in the prince's mansion. You are my person. Why are you still betraying me when you are old?"

"No, old slave."

"Alright, stop pleading for that family of three and get those ministers waiting outside to come in."

The old butler shook his head helplessly, "You're still discussing matters after the court session. Can your body handle it?"

Wan Lianxing sighed, "The prince is young and can't be of great use. I have to eat even if I can't bear it!"

"The dragon's body is important!"

"Humph! Dragon body!" Wan Lianxing sneered, "Who knows, I might turn into a corpse someday."

The old housekeeper's expression immediately changed: "Pah, pah, pah! Stop saying such discouraging words! Your Majesty, quickly slam the board and imitate me, 'Pah, pah, pah'."

The old butler of Wanlianxingdu was so amused by his odd words and actions that he laughed heartily. "You are regressing as you age. You still believe in superstitions at your age. Listen to me, you must break away from superstitions."

"Ah, the old order cannot be abolished, and taboo words cannot be spoken. You should quickly learn from this old slave."

The old butler once again solemnly patted Wan Lianxing's wooden dragon throne, shouting "Pah, pah, pah". He looked like a devout believer, which made Wan Lianxing laugh.

He laughed as usual, "You old man are so funny, you are going to make me die of laughter."

"Serious!" The old butler finally frowned.

"Okay, okay." Wan Lianxing tactfully suppressed his laughter, but the corners of his mouth were still twitching.

At this time, several ministers outside had already bowed and stood in front of Wan Lianxing.

Seeing Wan Lianxing's slightly flushed cheeks and the corners of his mouth that couldn't help but curl up, Ge Dongqing asked, "Your Majesty, is there any good news?"

"The border keeps reporting victories, which is good news. Come, let the ministers have a seat and some tea."

The ministers had all sat down, but the old butler was still standing there with a gloomy face. It was obvious that this expression was for the emperor to see.

This old man is a very important figure around the emperor. Ministers have to bow and nod when they see him, and no one dares to provoke him. Usually this old man is smiling, but today his face is a little long!

None of the ministers dared to ask for trouble. Only Ge Dongqing dared to ask, "Your Majesty, who offended the old steward?"