Who knows, my family members, the host is forced to love again

But when Lu Huaijin looked at Lu Huaiyuan, he saw a hint of fatigue between his eyebrows.

He thought about it, had a brief conversation with the other party, then stood up and said goodbye, preparing to leave.

After Lu Huaijin left, Lu Huaiyuan yawned, lowered his eyes slightly, and looked fine.

Instead, 2237 looked at Lu Huaijin's obedient back as he left, then looked at Lu Huaiyuan, and couldn't help but scroll through the data.

Seeing that Lu Huaiyuan rarely listened to others talking so much nonsense, it found it a little novel.

However, it seems that his host's tolerance for the workers he chooses is still higher.

It's just that the other person's brain doesn't seem to be very smart no matter how you look at it.

2237 thought so, and didn't realize that he had been led astray by Lu Huaiyuan.

But what it didn't know was that the reason why Lu Huaiyuan had the patience to listen to Lu Huaijin was not because he had a high tolerance for others.

Actually, it was completely because he wanted to hear gossip.

Lu Huaiyuan was unaware of the system's idea, and 2237 was also unaware of the inside story. It was truly a perfect misunderstanding.

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After New Year's Eve, everyone became busy.

As the weather gradually warmed up, Lu Huaiyuan finally stopped staying in the East Palace.

However, as spring passed and summer approached, the day when Lu Hao planned to eliminate the Lou family was getting closer.

However, because the system had already found out the inside story, Lu Huaiyuan used some methods to expose the matter in advance.

This time, Lu Huaiyuan not only wants to protect the Lou family, but he will also not let go of the people involved.

Although Lu Hao was reluctant, now that everything was laid out in the open, he had to give an explanation.

In response to this, Lu Hao got furious.

But as to whether it was because he discovered that someone was corrupt or because his plan to get rid of the Lou family was ruined, probably only he himself knew.

But no matter what, things will eventually have an outcome.

Lu Hao issued an order, demanding a thorough investigation of the matter.

But after all this back and forth, the investigation finally led back to the Su family.

The youngest son of Prime Minister Su and the younger brother of Concubine Su, is an official in Yunchuan.

Yunchuan is rich, but it is not under the emperor's supervision.

Therefore, over the years, the other party has embezzled millions of taels of silver and even misappropriated public funds for squandering.

But if that were all, it would be fine.

He embezzled and accepted bribes, raped women, oppressed the people, and even bribed many officials in the court. It can be said that he protected each other.

Therefore, all the relevant evidence found by 2237 was finally presented to Lu Hao in various forms.

Needless to say, the other party was really angry this time.

After a thorough investigation, all officials involved in the entire interest chain were directly dismissed and imprisoned.

The evidence is conclusive for every charge.

Lu Hao got angry, and naturally none of the people involved could escape.

Especially, the Su family, the culprit.

Although it is impossible to determine whether other members of the Su family are really involved, the life of his youngest son is definitely not saved.

As for the position of prime minister, Lu Hao directly stripped him of it and confined him to his home.

How to deal with it in the end probably depends on the emperor's mood.

However, Lu Hao is now busy asking people to deal with this mess, and he has no time to think about anything for the time being.

Although these things also affected the Lou family, the final result was harmless.

After Lu Huaiyuan arranged everything, he watched the Su family's downfall quietly.

But he originally thought that Concubine Su would come forward, but in the end she didn't even plead for mercy.

It was as if she was just an outsider.

Even Madam Su came to the palace to plead with her, but was rejected by her.

It was even heard that the two of them talked about something, but Mrs. Su was so angry that she scolded her for being unfilial on the spot, and she almost got beaten for it.

In fact, these things are both true and false.

However, the news spread like wildfire inside and outside the palace.

As the center of this public opinion, the Su family was severely criticized.

As for the Imperial Concubine Su Hanqing, she has been staying in her palace on the pretext of illness since the incident began, and has never appeared in public.

But it was Lu Hao who didn't know whether he was really concerned about their old friendship or was satisfied with her understanding, but in the end he didn't touch Su Hanqing.

She is still Concubine Su, but she is no longer the most popular Concubine Su.

However, what Lu Huaiyuan did not expect was that after all this happened, the first person the other party would come to find was him.

He looked at the person who had come to visit him unexpectedly, and was rarely surprised.

Lu Huaiyuan lowered his eyes slightly, and no emotion could be heard in his tone.

"Since you're talking about a deal, then the Imperial Concubine should offer me something I can't refuse."

Hearing this, Su Hanqing looked at the person sitting in the main seat and slightly curled the corners of his lips.

"I once had some friendship with the Divine Doctor Xue from Qingzhu Mountain, and I was able to persuade him to come out of seclusion. What do you think, Your Highness?"

Lu Huaiyuan's expression froze, and he couldn't help but look at the person in front of him.

In fact, he did know the person Su Hanqing was talking about.

I just heard that this genius doctor Xue has superb medical skills and can even 'revive the dead and heal bones'.

But his temperament is so strange that many people don't even know whether this Dr. Xue is a man or a woman.

Even at the beginning, Lu Hao had thought about asking the other party to treat Lu Huaiyuan.

Unfortunately, the person sent out didn't even see the shadow of the other party.

So in the end, I had no choice but to give up.

Therefore, the conditions offered by Su Hanqing now are indeed tempting enough.

However, Lu Huaiyuan felt that the other party's purpose in doing so was questionable.

Thinking of this, he slowly withdrew his gaze.

But Lu Huaiyuan did not rush to express his opinion on Su Hanqing's words. Instead, he asked, "If that's the case, then what does the Imperial Concubine want?"

Su Hanqing paused, then lowered her eyes slightly before softly saying, "In this life, I only have one son like Chen'er."

"So I hope that no matter what happens, Your Highness, the Crown Prince, can protect his life."

She sighed softly, then continued, "That child has never had any ambitions. He will never be a threat to Your Highness, either now or in the future."

"Therefore, Your Highness, you can rest assured about this."

The 'Chen'er' that Su Hanqing mentioned was Lu Huaichen.

He is Lu Hao's third son and Lu Huaiyuan's elder brother.

Lu Huaichen inherited Su Hanqing's talent very well and has a lot of experience in poetry.

He was raised by Su Hanqing since he was a child. He has a gentle personality and can truly be called a modest gentleman.

Lu Huaichen always knew that he had no talent in governing the country, so he had no obsession with the throne.

Su Hanqing came here this time and rashly proposed such a so-called deal, partly because he wanted to leave a way out for Lu Huaichen, just in case.

Secondly, she also wanted to take the opportunity to introduce the genius doctor Xue to Lu Huaiyuan.

In fact, she has been concerned about Lu Huaiyuan's illness for many years.

However, Lu Hao had been watching her closely, and Lu Huaiyuan had not noticed his vicious intentions, so she did not dare to act rashly.

But the situation is different now, and she feels much more at ease when doing things.

What's more, given Lu Huaiyuan's current physical condition, I'm afraid he can't delay it any longer.

Su Hanqing thought so and couldn't help but sigh softly.

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Lu Huaiyuan was still a little surprised by Su Hanqing's words.

After all, if he remembered correctly, they should have had no friendship with each other over the years.

Even with what happened in the past intervening, the relationship between the two sides doesn't seem to be good at all.

It's just that over the years, because Lou Zhaoyue has a cold personality and Su Hanqing has a gentle temperament, the two of them have never gotten to the point of fighting to the death.

But it is well known that the Queen and Concubine Su have always had a bad relationship.

Moreover, over the years, they have been acting as if they would never have anything to do with each other again.

So Su Hanqing's sudden show of goodwill is really a bit puzzling.

Lu Huaiyuan thought so, but his face remained calm.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, then turned to look at Su Hanqing who was sitting below.

Lu Huaiyuan curled the corners of his lips, his tone so flat that no emotion could be heard.

"Your Highness, I'm afraid you've said this to the wrong person."

He said, "After all, no matter what happens to Third Brother, it's your concern. Why bother telling me?"

"Besides, if you want your third brother to be safe, then the one you should pray to is the Bodhisattva."

Lu Huaiyuan paused, then continued meaningfully, "Or perhaps, the person the Imperial Concubine should be looking for is the Emperor."

"I'm afraid it's a bit unreasonable for you to ask such a request of me, a person who has been bedridden for many years.

Lu Huaiyuan had a faint smile on his face, and his expression was so perfect that no one could see a single flaw.

Su Hanqing didn't care about his attitude, but said: "Your Highness the Crown Prince is born noble, knowledgeable, and talented. Why should you belittle yourself?"

"Besides, since I have found His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I naturally trust His Royal Highness."

She paused, then changed the subject and spoke again, "However, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is right, and I was also rude."

"I have come here so hastily today and made such a request. I am indeed inconsiderate. I hope Your Highness will not take offense."

Lu Huaiyuan raised his eyebrows and did not comment.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Su Hanqing paused for a moment and then said, "But what I just said was not empty talk."

"Therefore, I hope Your Highness the Crown Prince will consider this carefully."

She said, "I know that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has doubts about what I said. This is normal."

"But if possible, I can fulfill the conditions first and invite Divine Doctor Xue to treat Your Highness. What do you think?"

Lu Huaiyuan didn't expect her to say that and couldn't help but smile.

"Your Highness, if you act this way, aren't you afraid that I might go back on my word?"

Su Hanqing curled her lips and continued to smile gently.

"Since I dare to do this, I naturally trust the character of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Although Lu Huaiyuan couldn't see through her true intentions, he didn't reject her proposal.

"In that case, I will wait patiently for good news from the Imperial Concubine."

Su Hanqing lowered his eyes slightly after hearing this, and then said, "Everyone is blinded by one thing and doesn't know the real situation."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is now able to see through the fog and recognize the 'villains'. He will surely achieve immeasurable things in the future."

She continued, "I am here, and I hope Your Highness can get what he wants soon."

"They say 'It's nice to take shelter under a big tree.' Thank you, Your Highness, for giving me this opportunity today."

Lu Huaiyuan understood the hidden meaning in her words and couldn't help but pause.

He subconsciously looked up and happened to meet the other person's gaze.

Smart people don’t need to say much; they can understand each other with just a glance.

Although Lu Huaiyuan was a little surprised, he raised the corner of his mouth slightly.

"Then I'll borrow the imperial concubine's good wishes."

He knew that Su Hanqing must have misunderstood his thoughts, but he had no intention of explaining.

Although there were differences in the outcomes they envisioned, their ultimate goal was to dethrone Lu Hao. How could they be said to not be on the same page?

As for the end, who will sit on the throne?

Lu Huaiyuan felt that as long as that person was not him, everything would be fine.

Anyway, no matter what, he absolutely cannot do the kind of work that requires him to "get up earlier than the chickens and sleep later than the dogs" and work himself to death.

However, Su Hanqing didn't know what Lu Huaiyuan was thinking, and thought he really wanted to be emperor.

She even thought about helping the other person when necessary.

However, Su Hanqing didn't intend to tell this to Lu Huaiyuan.

So they exchanged a few simple pleasantries and she prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Su Hanqing looked at Lu Huaiyuan's slightly pale face, pursed her lips, but still couldn't help but speak.

"That incident back then was not my fault."

Lu Huaiyuan naturally knew what she was referring to by "that thing" and couldn't help but look up at her.

But before he could speak, Su Hanqing sighed deeply and said, "What I said is really without any basis."

"Whether His Royal Highness believes it or not, it's not that important."

She said this with a smile that was a little sarcastic.

But when she looked at Lu Huaiyuan, she hid this emotion very well.

Su Hanqing said, "But I still want to remind Your Highness to be more careful in everything."

After she finished speaking, she nodded to Lu Huaiyuan and turned around to leave without saying anything more.

Just after taking a few steps, I heard the other person's voice behind me.

"I believe in you alone."

Lu Huaiyuan paused: "Also, thank you very much."

Hearing this, Su Hanqing's breathing stagnated, and he felt inexplicably sad.

But she did not look back, nor did she stay any longer, but left in a hurry.

Lu Huaiyuan looked at her slightly flustered back as she left, and his eyes couldn't help but move slightly.

In fact, Su Hanqing did not drug Lou Zhaoyue that year. He had read the original plot and naturally knew about it.