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

Lu Chengyuan returned to the Lu residence at this time.

Now that Qi Rong is gone, he is busier than before.

However, as soon as he returned and saw Wen Yuanshu, all his fatigue vanished instantly.

Wen Yuanshu had already eaten dinner, but Lu Chengyuan was still hungry. Seeing this, Wen Yuanshu asked the kitchen to bring over the food that had been kept warm on the stove.

Madam Zheng has a knack for controlling the heat. Even though an hour has passed, the dish is still perfect in color, aroma, and taste, and the temperature is just right for eating, as if it were freshly made.

After a few mouthfuls of hot soup and rice, Lu Chengyuan felt as if he had come back to life.

He sighed contentedly, "This is the life a human being should live."

Seeing him like this, Wen Yuanshu couldn't help but find it amusing: "You've gotten this bad after just one meal?"

“Of course not,” Lu Chengyuan said. “The weather is nice today. How about we take a walk in the garden later?”

Wen Yuanshu nodded subconsciously, but then realized something: "No."

Meeting Lu Chengyuan's questioning gaze, Wen Yuanshu raised her chin: "You eat first, and we'll talk after you've finished eating."

Knowing that Wen Yuanshu had something to say, Lu Chengyuan quickly finished his dinner.

Wen Yuanshu stood up and took the letter and blood-written note left by Cuiyu: "Take a look at this."

Lu Chengyuan took the items, and then grabbed Wen Yuanshu's wrist, pulling her into his arms before he began to look at them.

With nothing else to do while nestled in his arms, Wen Yuanshu looked at all the things again.

Lu Chengyuan read things quickly, and his expression remained calm. What Wen Yuanshu found heartbreaking, Lu Chengyuan found nothing special about them.

"Wu Hao... there's actually something else behind this."

Seeing that he seemed to know Wu Hao, Wen Yuanshu raised an eyebrow: "Who is this person? Is he famous?"

Lu Chengyuan nodded and casually put the things back: "He was very famous. In His Majesty's heart, he was considered a representative of commoners. He had high hopes for him. Unexpectedly, he later caused trouble by writing a seditious poem, which ruined his future and dragged his whole family down with him."

Hearing his words, Wen Yuanshu's heart skipped a beat.

If someone is recognized by the emperor as a representative figure, he would surely be in a high position of power by now, if he were still alive.

"But how do you know so much about this?"

This happened almost ten years ago. How old was Lu Chengyuan back then?

“I only found out later when I was going through the files,” Lu Chengyuan said. “You know my master, he’s incredibly thorough in his work. He forced me to learn about all the major and minor matters after His Majesty ascended the throne before he asked me to work for His Majesty.”

Lu Chengyuan's words were filled with bitterness.

"Looking back now, I really don't know how I got through those days," Lu Chengyuan said, while trying to take advantage of the situation. "Yuan Shu, you have to comfort me properly."

Wen Yuanshu's lips twitched slightly: "Stop with the nonsense, let's get down to business."

Seeing that she wasn't taking the bait, Lu Chengyuan could only sigh and say, "Judging from these two letters, although there are indeed other hidden circumstances in this matter, the evidence is not enough. Besides, the matter is too far in the past, making it difficult to investigate."

time.

Time is important.

Nearly ten years have passed since this incident, and apart from these two letters, there is no other evidence left.

difficult.

Hearing Lu Chengyuan's words, Wen Yuanshu's mood inevitably plummeted.

She leaned against Lu Chengyuan's chest, her gaze fixed on the two letters, her expression complex.

Lu Chengyuan looked down at her for a long time and said, "But it's not entirely hopeless. The Dali Temple keeps records of these kinds of things. I'll go take a look tomorrow. Maybe I'll make some new discoveries."

Dali Temple?

Wen Yuanshu's eyes brightened slightly.

"No need for you, I'll just have my second brother take me tomorrow," Wen Yuanshu said.

Since I promised Cuiyu I would do my best, I will naturally keep my word.