The news that Princess Lingzhu was poisoned in Prince Heng's mansion quickly spread throughout the court and beyond.

Qin's father entered the palace in the name of seeking justice for the princess. He knelt outside the imperial study and angrily accused Princess Heng of being cruel and intolerable.

Concubine Li went to Kunning Palace on purpose. She said that she did not blame Princess Heng, but she also hinted that Meng Yunshang took advantage of the fact that she gave birth to a son for Prince Heng and did not take Lu Lingzhu seriously.

There are also many rumors that Princess Heng is narrow-minded and disrespectful to the royal family.

When Lu Chenxiao heard the news, he hurried back home in the evening.

He held Meng Yunshang in his arms and asked worriedly, "Are you hurt?"

Meng Yunshang did not answer but asked, "Now people are saying that I hurt Lu Lingzhu. Can Your Majesty believe those rumors?"

Lu Chenxiao frowned, "My wife doesn't believe it, but I believe the nonsense of outsiders. I'm not sick."

The words were rough.

But there is nothing wrong with the logic.

Meng Yunshang leaned in his arms and asked in a low voice, "What if everyone in the world thinks I'm a vicious woman with evil intentions?"

"Don't say my wife isn't a bad person. Even if she is, so what? I don't mind making enemies with the whole world for Shang'er!"

Meng Yunshang was successfully pleased by his words. She took the initiative to hug his waist and briefly told him what happened in the yard during the day.

"I asked Xuan Si and Xuan Liu to send the people back to the palace. I guess the emperor will send someone to look for you soon..."

"Yes, I have already looked for it. But I wanted to come back to see you first."

The emperor's men had already arrived at the Beijing Guard Camp, but in his heart, no one and nothing could compare to her.

"I'm relieved to see that you're okay. After I have dinner with you, I'll go to the palace to ask my brother for an explanation."

This impolite remark made Meng Yunshang laugh, "Aren't you afraid that the emperor will vent his anger on you?"

After all, the incident happened in Prince Heng's Mansion, although she had witnesses to prove her innocence.

But if Emperor Yuan Qing favors his daughter, he will suffer some setbacks when he enters the palace this time.

But Lu Chenxiao didn't take it seriously at all, and even seemed to want to turn the tables.

"What a joke! His daughter came to our house to cause trouble and frightened you and the child. I didn't rush to kill him right away. I was already giving him face."

"Besides, more than half a day has passed since the incident. He should find out the truth."

"Is it really okay?"

Meng Yunshang was a little worried.

Lu Chenxiao kissed her forehead and comforted her softly, "Don't worry, not only is it okay, but my brother will also compensate you for this. After all, you were frightened by Lu Lingzhu's sudden vomiting of blood."

I was scared, so it's not too much to ask for some compensation.

*

Late at night, in the imperial study.

Emperor Yuan Qing spent most of the night reviewing memorials and was so sleepy that he yawned continuously.

I looked up and found that Lu Chenxiao had come in at some point, and was picking and choosing from a plate of hot snacks.

Emperor Yuan Qing rolled his eyes and said, "I don't remember issuing an order to invite you to have some snacks."

"These are too sweet. My wife doesn't like them."

"These two are pretty good. My wife should like them."

Emperor Yuan Qing: “…”

It would be fine if it just aroused hatred, but you actually picked it up?

"Xiao Jingzi, tell the imperial kitchen to pack two more plates of these snacks. I will bring them back to the palace later."

Xiao Jingzi glanced at Emperor Yuan Qing secretly and saw that he looked helpless, but did not object.

So he smiled and replied to Lu Chenxiao, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will go and tell you right away."

Lu Chenxiao hummed lightly and continued to try the snacks.

Emperor Yuan Qing coughed lightly, "It's been a whole day, don't you have anything to say to me?"

Hearing this, Lu Chenxiao put down the plate and leaned back in his chair, speaking in a casual tone.

"Your Majesty has entrusted the Imperial Guard Camp to me. I have been busy in the camp every day, working hard. But in the end, those blind people took advantage of my absence and bullied my wife and children. Is Your Majesty sure you want to indulge them?"

Emperor Yuan Qing choked. Who dared to bully the tigress in his family?

Besides, doesn’t he want to understand the situation first? How does that mean he is condoning those people?

"Why is Your Majesty silent? Do you think what I said is wrong? If so, why don't I take sick leave tomorrow and rest for a year or two?"

Threat, this is definitely a threat!

Emperor Yuan Qing gritted his teeth and glared at him unhappily, "Look at you, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Lu Chenxiao snorted coldly, "I heard that today, Lord Qin knelt in front of the imperial study and begged for severe punishment for my wife."

"Many people in teahouses and taverns are saying that my wife is jealous. Some even say that she did this to pave the way for Lu Youlin, and that the next person to suffer will be Lu Lingshan..."

"Nonsense!" Emperor Yuan Qing slammed the table in anger.

He already knew everything that happened in the palace, but he still did not have a complete grasp of the news outside the palace.

When I suddenly heard these nonsense, I was very angry.

Lu Chenxiao said calmly, "Your Majesty should know that I have never thought of sending Lu Youlin to the palace."

This is the first time Lu Chenxiao has responded to this question directly.

In the past, even when Emperor Yuan Qing took the initiative to propose to open a Shangshufang for Huai'an, he would implicitly refuse.

But tonight, he expressed his attitude to Emperor Yuan Qing in a solemn and serious tone, "Lu Youlin will always be a member of Prince Heng's Mansion."

How can anyone be allowed to sleep soundly beside the emperor?

Even if he is your own brother or nephew, it is not allowed.

He has always been very clear about this boundary and has guarded it very well.

Emperor Yuan Qing stood up and walked in front of him, reaching out and patting his shoulder, "How could I not know how loyal you and Huai'an are?"

If they were interested in the throne, the best time would have been when Lu Yuanjing replaced him last year.

But they didn't.

Lu Chenxiao raised his head and met his gaze, "Your Majesty should know the thoughts of the people behind the scenes better than I do."

"If you and I kill each other, there will be others who will benefit."

"You are right," Emperor Yuan Qing sighed softly, "They all want us brothers to fight among ourselves."

"I have found out that the poison in the spirit pearl came from the southwest."

"If my sister-in-law was soft-hearted and hugged her today, she would definitely be blamed, because you just came back from the southwest not long ago and have the poison from the southwest with you, so it makes sense."

Lu Chenxiao sneered, "There are quite a few members of the Qin family on the list that Ling Guqiu handed over."

In other words, it is not difficult for the Qin family to obtain the Southwestern Poison.

Emperor Yuan Qing obviously thought of this as well.

He said in a dark voice, "Since there is no hope in the harem, they have placed their focus on the former dynasty."

Lu Chenxiao tapped the table with his fingers, "Since they insist on giving up their good life, then we don't have to take it easy."

"Leave it to you. Don't be merciful to them."

Lu Chenxiao laughed bloodthirstily, "They have all started to have evil thoughts about my wife, how can I have any feelings for them?"

Emperor Yuan Qing understood immediately and said, "I am sorry for wronging my sister-in-law this time. I will ask Xiao Jingzi to go to Prince Heng's mansion tomorrow."

Lu Chenxiao stood up slowly, "I heard that the Nanyue Palace sent a lot of good things?"

Emperor Yuan Qing: “…”

I knew this guy had a big appetite.

But what can we do? We have to give it.

"Tell Huai'an to come to the palace tomorrow to talk to me, and pick out the ones for his mother. Send the ones he likes to the palace."

"He's been a bit busy lately!"

The corner of Emperor Yuan Qing's mouth twitched slightly, "How can a five-year-old child be busier than me?"

Lu Chenxiao explained calmly, "That brat spends all his time in class except for eating and sleeping. What do you think?"

Emperor Yuan Qing felt a little distressed, "Why do you have to force him like this?"

Lu Chenxiao said with a wooden face, "He arranged all the courses himself, and he also selected the teachers. He said that he wanted to train himself to be an all-round big brother and give his sister a full sense of security."

"How do you know it must be a girl? Wouldn't it be nice to have a boy? Then he and Huai'an can support each other."

Lu Chenxiao said disdainfully, "Who wants a son? This baby of mine must be a girl!"

Emperor Yuan Qing: “…”

I really want to beat this bastard to death!

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