May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

As she spoke, she picked up a small dog from the side and placed it with the jade carvings.

Looking at the puppy that had been brought over, Lu Chengyuan's lips curled slightly: "The craftsmanship is not bad."

“I think so too.” Wen Yuanshu nodded in agreement, and picked up the puppy again, holding it in her palm.

"You've ruined this meal. Let Chunhua send the money over directly later."

Let's just say she bought it.

This method is a bit direct, but right now, there's no other way.

"No need, I'll go," Lu Chengyuan said. "It's perfect timing, I have to go back anyway, I can just deliver the silver to him on the way."

Upon hearing this, Wen Yuanshu nodded and said, "Then you can go."

After saying that, Wen Yuanshu called Chunhua over, took out some silver and gave it to him: "I don't know if this is enough. If it's not enough, please lend me some first and I'll pay you back later."

Lu Chengyuan shook his head: "Just spend a few more days having meals with me."

When this was mentioned, Wen Yuanshu couldn't help but glance at him.

She's already going to have meals with him for three more months, and it's still not enough.

He understood her meaning, but Lu Chengyuan remained silent.

That's not enough.

A lifetime wouldn't be enough.

Seeing the obvious fatigue on Lu Chengyuan's face, Wen Yuanshu simply sent him away.

After leaving the house, Lu Chengyuan stuffed the silver into his pocket and went to Youran Residence.

Wen Rang was indeed still alive.

He leaned back in his chair, holding a hand warmer in his well-defined knuckles, his gaze fixed on the long-empty seat opposite him, lost in thought.

Lu Chengyuan stepped forward and, without saying a word, tossed two silver notes to him: "My Yuan Shu really likes Young Master Wen's cooking. Thank you."

The silver that Wen Yuanshu gave him was also his.

Lu Chengyuan really came here to deliver money.

He tossed the silver note aside, turned and left without even looking back to see if Wen Rang had accepted it.

Anyway, Wen Yuanshu and this person are now even. If this person dares to bother her again, he's shameless.

Lu Chengyuan went back and washed up before going to the palace to meet the emperor.

Although Lu Chengyuan was decisive and efficient, this time, his actions were still unexpectedly fast.

Fortunately, the tasks were carried out without any compromise. After listening to him recount each matter one by one, and seeing that he still handled things flawlessly, the emperor was relieved: "You did a good job this time. I grant you a half-month leave. Take a good rest."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After leaving the palace gates, Lu Chengyuan no longer tried to hide his exhaustion and went straight to the General of the Cavalry's residence, where he collapsed onto Wen Yuanshu's bed and slept soundly for days.

Wen Yuanshu had nothing to say about this.

After all, this person falls asleep as soon as he lies down on the bed, and he won't hear you even if you say something, so you can only let him be.

For the next two weeks, Lu Chengyuan didn't have to do any official duties, so he simply stayed at the General's Mansion, resting in the front courtyard at night and spending his days with Wen Yuanshu.

Now, Wen Qinglan, who had already looked away from her, couldn't stand it anymore.

"Cousin, Commander Lu is practically living in your courtyard now. Even after all this, you two still have no plans to get married?"

Lu Chengyuan found it unusual that his little cousin spoke so pleasantly.

“Yes, Yuan Shu,” he echoed, “when are you getting married?”

He couldn't wait any longer.

Wen Yuanshu pressed her temples; "Qinglan, don't meddle in adults' affairs, go back quickly."

“What do you mean by ‘adult’ or ‘not adult’? Cousin, you’re not that much older than me,” Wen Qinglan said seriously, like an old scholar. “I’m serious, cousin. If this gets out, people won’t talk about Commander Lu, they’ll only talk about you!”

"Besides," Wen Qinglan glanced at Lu Chengyuan, "what if Commander Lu gets tired of you and doesn't want you anymore? Then you'll be the one who suffers!"

As soon as she said that, Lu Chengyuan's expression changed: "What you said is wrong. It's always been your cousin who abandons me. When did I ever abandon your cousin?"

"You can't just slander someone's innocence without evidence."