Quick Transmigration: What to Do When the Male Supporting Character You Saved Becomes Obsessed with

Yuan'er followed behind, holding Lu Liruan's cloak, while Yun'er, who had prepared a small hand warmer, followed behind her.

Why are you walking so fast today, miss?

The servants sweeping and cleaning in the courtyard looked at the young lady as she flashed by with her clothes fluttering in the wind, and they all looked at each other in confusion, not knowing what had happened.

The Marquis of He'an's mansion is very large, with winding corridors, exquisite and magnificent pavilions and towers, and a beautiful view every ten steps.

But Lu Liruan had no interest in watching at the moment.

Her courtyard wasn't far from the main courtyard where Marquis He'an and Lady Gao lived; it was just across a garden. When she arrived at the courtyard gate, Lu Liruan noticed several women dressed in palace attire standing there; clearly, the matrons sent by the Empress Dowager were already inside.

"Young Miss, what brings you here?" Just then, Qin, the old woman beside Madam Gao, came out and saw Lu Liruan, so she hurried over.

"Young Miss, what... what happened?"

Seeing the young lady panting heavily, her hair disheveled, Qin Mama said anxiously.

"I...I want to see my father." Lu Liruan gasped for breath.

"The Marquis is receiving guests inside. If you have something important to discuss, why don't you go and speak with the Madam?" Granny Qin said, looking troubled.

"That's the guest I need to see!" Lu Liruan thought to herself.

"I do have something to discuss with Father. Is Father in the main hall?" Lu Liruan asked in a raised voice as she walked past Granny Qin, lifting her skirt.

"Yes, the Marquis is..." Before Granny Qin could finish speaking, all she could see was the young lady's back, followed by two panting maids.

"This is the will of the Dowager Consort, and it also shows... how much she cares for you, Lord Marquis." An old nanny dressed as a palace tutor, her words meticulous and her demeanor dignified and solemn from head to toe, said to Marquis He'an.

"Yes, yes, yes, I am humbled." Marquis He'an clasped his hands together and bowed gratefully towards the direction of the palace.

"His Majesty also said that the Lu family's daughter is good, but His Highness the Crown Prince... things that are destined to be apart cannot be forced." The nanny spoke tactfully.

What I really mean is, even the emperor can't force your daughter to marry into a family and live as a widow, that would be too unfair.

"It is my daughter's misfortune," said Marquis Qian of He'an. "The daughters of the Lu family are all raised in humble circumstances, and I'm afraid they are not up to the task."

"Your Excellency is too kind. This old servant has always heard the Dowager Consort mention that the eldest daughter of the Lu family is a good person. I have also met her a few times in the palace. There is no girl more beautiful and glorious than the eldest daughter."

When the Marquis of He'an heard people praising his daughter, he didn't say anything, but his face showed his delight.

Of course, the Lu family's daughter was raised with utmost pampering from a young age, so naturally there's nothing wrong with her.

"Then this old servant will return to the palace to inform His Majesty and the Empress Dowager about this marriage..." The old woman curtsied and exchanged a knowing glance with Marquis He'an.

But before she could finish speaking, a clear and melodious voice, like a nightingale's song, came from outside the hall: "This marriage must not be called off!"

As the voice faded, a slender figure walked in.

Marquis He'an was startled.

The old woman on the side had already started to look them over.

It was no exaggeration to say that the eldest daughter of the Lu family was a beauty. The girl in front of them had phoenix eyes, delicate eyebrows and red lips, fair and radiant skin, and black hair as black as flowing clouds.

Unlike most women, she was not petite; her figure was slender and graceful, like a willow in flight yet possessing a resilient and spirited air.

It is remarkable at first glance and unforgettable upon closer inspection.

At this moment, she was only wearing a light apricot-colored long dress, with a dark gray satin cloak draped over it. Her hair was loosely tied at the ends. Standing in the light, her brows were furrowed and her cheeks were slightly flushed.

"Ruan Ruan, what nonsense! How can you be so careless and irresponsible? Is this something you should be talking about?" Marquis He'an lowered his hands from behind his back and glared at his daughter.

Marquis Lu Sizhong of He'an was forty-three years old, yet he still maintained an elegant figure, sported a scholar's beard, and was refined and cultured, making it no surprise that he could have a beautiful daughter.

“Father, this is my own marriage. Why don’t you ask me what I think?” Lu Liruan walked over.

"Father can still..."

Marquis He'an wanted to say, "Would your father ever harm you?" But with the nanny present, he couldn't say it.

The emperor's princes, even if they are disabled, are not people that a subject can belittle.

"Miss Lu." The old woman curtsied, her serious expression now showing a hint of scrutiny. "What are your thoughts, Miss Lu?"

“This marriage was arranged by the late Empress Dowager herself. Over the years, the Lu family has received the care and rewards of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager because of this. If we cancel the marriage now, wouldn’t it make the Lu family look like we have broken our promise?” Lu Liruan said, while looking at Marquis He’an.

How could the Marquis of He'an not know?

What Lu Liruan said is precisely the crux of the matter.

The Emperor respects the Dowager Consort and is willing to take care of her maternal family, but ultimately the Crown Prince is his son. Since the engagement was broken off by the Lu family, the Emperor will definitely harbor resentment towards the Lu family.

The Emperor's will is unpredictable; who knows when this dissatisfaction might bring huge trouble to the Lu family.

but……

The daughters of the Lu family have always been pampered for generations, and Marquis He'an especially dotes on his eldest daughter, whom he has cherished like a precious jewel since childhood.

Anyway, the Lu family doesn't rely on official positions to make a living, so they'll just grit their teeth and...

"Miss Lu is sensible." The old woman nodded, her eyes showing more satisfaction as she looked at Lu Liruan.

Such a sensible and insightful woman could easily establish herself in the palace; it's just a pity about the Crown Prince…

"Ruan Ruan, this matter is not so simple." Marquis He'an sighed.

Whether the crown prince can stand up again is no longer the most important thing; the most important thing is whether he can survive.

Having been the crown prince, he can no longer be like an ordinary prince. Will the emperor be able to tolerate him when he is the new crown prince? Will the new emperor worry that he will recover and eliminate him completely?

If my daughter really marries him, won't she suffer along with him?

"Father, I've made up my mind. If we break off the engagement today, people will gossip about us tomorrow." Lu Liruan was telling the truth. In the original story, Lu Liruan's next marriage was very painful, and her younger siblings' marriages were also affected.

"If Miss Lu decides to marry, this old servant will truthfully report to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager."

"This..." Marquis He'an was sweating profusely in front of the nanny, but his eldest daughter looked determined.

Finally, Marquis He'an could only sigh deeply: "In that case, please have the old woman report back."

"This old servant will confirm with the Marquis and Miss once more: today's decision is absolutely irreversible." Don't let them back out after they've finished discussing it...

“Li Ruan understands.”

After the old woman left, Marquis He'an stamped his foot and said, "Ruan Ruan, why are you doing this? Do you know that the Crown Prince's side is now a den of dragons and tigers!"

He usually stood quietly to the side during court sessions, like a mere decoration, but he knew that the Crown Prince's current position was awkward.

Although the emperor has not yet ordered the removal of the crown prince, but instead allowed him to rest and recuperate, everyone knows that the position of crown prince is ultimately not his, and trouble is about to break out!

"Father, I have my own plans. I would never want the Lu family to be dragged down by me."