The bad husband wanted to bring his second wife into the house, so I turned around and became his st

The prince said this proudly, as if it was a gift to Lu Shengyuan.

Lu Shengyuan sneered in his heart, but his face was full of gratitude.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your grace. I will behave myself from now on and will no longer be your enemy."

As he said this, he stood up, bowed to the prince, and then turned and left.

Looking at Lu Shengyuan's departing back, a complex light flashed in the prince's eyes.

He didn't know whether his choice this time was right or wrong.

After Lu Shengyuan left the teahouse, the humble smile on his face disappeared instantly.

Instead, there was a chilling chill.

In that case, he has nothing to worry about.

……

The days passed one by one, and in the blink of an eye, several months had passed.

In the past few months, the Crown Prince and Lu Shengyuan appeared to be at peace with each other.

But secretly, there were turbulent waves and endless fighting.

Relying on his own means and wisdom, Lu Shengyuan resolved the prince's targeting and suppression time and time again.

He even turned the tables and caused the prince to lose a lot of support in the court.

On this day, Lu Shengyuan was handling official business in his study.

Suddenly, there was a burst of rapid footsteps.

Then, a guard rushed in, his face full of anxiety.

"My Lord, something bad has happened!"

Lu Shengyuan frowned and said in a deep voice, "Why are you so flustered?"

The guard took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and then said, "The emperor wants you and his wife to go to the palace."

Lu Shengyuan frowned and asked Lin Wanqing to go to the palace?

Although he was confused, he knew that this matter was of great importance, so he immediately stood up and walked out.

"Prepare the horses and enter the palace."

When Lin Wanqing learned about this, she followed Lu Shengyuan into the palace.

The two of them walked all the way to the imperial study, only to see the emperor sitting there with an angry look on his face.

Seeing the two people coming, he snorted coldly.

"You are so brave!"

Lu Shengyuan's heart sank, and he quickly pulled Lin Wanqing to kneel on the ground.

"I do not know what crime I have committed. Your Majesty, please explain clearly."

The emperor glared at Lu Shengyuan and threw a letter in his hand in front of him.

"look by youself!"

Lu Shengyuan picked up the letter and took a look at it, his face suddenly changed.

This letter actually stated that he was colluding with the enemy country and intending to rebel!

This is clearly a frame-up!

He looked up at the emperor and hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty is very clear. Someone is framing me!"

"Framed?"

The emperor sneered, "This letter was found in your study. What else do you have to say?"

Lu Shengyuan was shocked. How could such a thing be found in his study?

Who did this?

Thoughts flashed through his mind quickly, but he didn't have time to think too much at this moment.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

"Your Majesty, I swear to heaven that I have never done such a thing. Please give me a chance to find out the truth."

Looking at Lu Shengyuan's determined eyes, a hint of hesitation flashed in the emperor's eyes.

He had always admired Lu Shengyuan, and now seeing him deny it so firmly, he couldn't help but feel a little shaken.

But at this moment, the Crown Prince beside him suddenly spoke up, "Father, Lu Shengyuan is a cunning man. Don't believe his one-sided words."

He paused, then continued, "I think we should first put him in jail and then slowly interrogate him."

After hearing what the prince said, the emperor suddenly became hesitant again.

Lu Shengyuan's heart tightened. He knew that he had to find a way to prove his innocence as soon as possible.

Otherwise, once you are thrown into jail, you will be in great danger.

Thinking of this, he quickly said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to guarantee my life that I will find out the truth within three days. If I cannot find it, I am willing to let Your Majesty deal with me."

After hearing Lu Shengyuan's words, the emperor was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Okay, I'll give you three days. If you can't find the truth, don't blame me for being rude."

Lu Shengyuan was delighted and kowtowed to express his gratitude.

He knew that he had finally escaped this time.

But in the next three days, he must find out the truth as soon as possible.

Otherwise, he would be in great danger.

The emperor stared at Lu Shengyuan for a moment, then suddenly waved his hand to signal the prince to leave.

Although the prince was unwilling, he had no choice but to bow and slowly leave the imperial study.

The door closed lightly, isolating the undercurrent in the room.

The anger on the emperor's face instantly disappeared, replaced by a gentle and profound expression.

He walked slowly to Lu Shengyuan, raised his hand gently, and signaled him to stand up.

"Shengyuan, I know you are a descendant of a loyal and honest person. There must be something fishy about this disturbance."

When Lu Shengyuan heard this, although his heart was in turmoil, he did not dare to relax at all. He bowed again, his gratitude overflowing with words.

"I thank the Emperor for his wisdom. However, if these slanders are not cleared up, I will not be at peace, and the laws of this country cannot be tarnished."

The emperor smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a bit of approval and testing.

"Shengyuan's words make sense. However, for me, the results often reveal the truth better. Remember, what I want is the results, the solid evidence that can stabilize the country."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan looked directly at the emperor with a sharp gaze, his tone filled with determination and deep thought.

"Your Majesty, I dare to ask, which is more important, the outcome or the truth hidden in the darkness?"

Upon hearing this, the emperor's expression stiffened slightly, his eyes as deep as the night sky.

After a moment, he smiled gently, and there was some subtle depth in that smile.

"Shengyuan, you are indeed not an ordinary person. In my opinion, the result is very important."

Lu Shengyuan's heart moved, as if a warm current was blowing through him.

He bowed again, his voice firm and powerful.

"I will obey your orders and live up to your high expectations. Within three days, I will present the truth and the results."

After saying this, he turned around and was about to leave, but suddenly he seemed to remember something, turned back to look at the emperor, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

Upon seeing this, the emperor raised his eyebrows slightly, indicating that he could speak without hesitation.

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask if my wife, Lin Wanqing, could assist in the investigation. Although she is a woman, she is very perceptive and may be able to discover something that I have overlooked."

Upon hearing this, the emperor's eyes moved between Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing, and finally nodded.

"Shengyuan, you two have a deep love for each other and each has his own strengths. If you work together to investigate the case, you will definitely get twice the result with half the effort. I approve."

Seeing this, Lin Wanqing also hurriedly bowed, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace. I will do my utmost to assist my husband in finding out the truth."

The emperor smiled slightly, his eyes revealing some expectation.

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news."

When we left the palace and returned to the Marquis' Mansion, it was already getting dark.

Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing sat in the study, discussing their next plan with serious expressions.

"Wanqing, this matter is of great importance, and we are pressed for time. We must take a long-term view."

Lin Wanqing nodded slightly, frowning.

"Yes, this letter is obviously someone deliberately framing you. We must find the mastermind behind this."

As she spoke, she suddenly thought of something and looked up at Lu Shengyuan.