During my escape from famine, I survived by eavesdropping on the whispers of food.

2.24

Hearing his father say this, Lu Jun realized that he hadn't known his father very well before.

He had always believed that his father might not have loved him or his mother.

However, as he learned more and more, he realized that his father's love for him had actually stemmed from the fact that his mother's departure had made him feel even worse, which led him to gradually avoid his presence. It must be said that he still loved his mother.

Lu Jun stepped forward and said to General Lu, "You should tell him what's on your mind. You shouldn't keep holding back. Some things, if you keep them to yourself, will make people dislike you and become increasingly disappointed."

Hearing Lu Jun say this, Qin Shuangshuang sensed that Lu Jun had probably already chosen to forgive.

Otherwise, how could I possibly offer him such advice?

General Lu looked at Lu Jun's features and noticed a resemblance to his own.

Lu Jun watched as his focused gaze fell upon his face.

It seems that the old man has become suspicious of me.

Lu Jun smiled. "Do you have any questions?"

General Lu looked at him with a puzzled expression. "You, us, are we related? I feel like we're very familiar, but I can't remember who you are. What's your name?"

Lu Jun had only ever told the other party his surname; he hadn't revealed a single word of anything else.

It seems I need to conceal my identity even more.

When Qin Shuangshuang and I first entered, Nanyang had specifically instructed us not to reveal our real names in the dream.

Especially Lu Jun, because he is a relevant person, if he is informed, the dream will definitely end soon. If it ends, it will probably directly destroy the dream, and their goal will not be achieved.

Lu Jun smiled but did not answer.

Qin Shuangshuang hurriedly stepped forward and said to General Lu, "This is my cousin. I have already informed General Lu beforehand, as you know. Alright, we have our own things to do, General Lu, please go ahead and attend to your business."

Qin Shuangshuang hurriedly tried to push Lu Jun away. General Lu was puzzled by this scene, but he had no way to explain, so he had to give up.

At this moment, Lu Jun asked Qin Shuangshuang, who was pushing him along, "What do we do now? Should we leave here directly, or what?"

Qin Shuangshuang stopped what she was doing and said to Lu Jun, "Now it seems that your father's regret is that your mother left. He is unwilling to accept this answer. That concubine was nothing to him. So, in my opinion, how can this regret be resolved? I'm afraid we have to find a different way to resolve it. Otherwise, I really don't know how to settle this old score."

As the dream turned, Lu Jun, wanting to resolve the matter here as soon as possible, finally decided to go to General Lu's study with Qin Shuangshuang to see if they could find any clues to resolve this regret.

It was already past midnight when the two arrived at the study, which was pitch black.

Recently, General Lu has stopped staying in his concubine's room, presumably because he doesn't want anything to do with her anymore.

Lu Jun gradually recalled that he had always noticed his father going to other guest rooms to rest in the middle of the night.

It turned out to be the case.

He only now understands the reason; he hadn't taken it to heart before, and now he knows the truth.

The study was pitch black, and you couldn't see anything.

Qin Shuangshuang held Lu Jun's hand the whole time.

Lu Jun turned around and looked at the patrolling people around him.

Every now and then, they have to lower their heads to avoid being seen and caught.

Qin Shuangshuang searched around for a while. She finally managed to get all the books onto the floor.

The two of them stood there, stunned.

Lu Jun asked, "What should we do now?"

Qin Shuangshuang smiled quietly, "It's alright, no one has discovered us. Let's pack up first."

The two tidied up. Qin Shuangshuang looked at the things at her feet and hurriedly organized them. Before long, she discovered a secret.

There were calligraphy and paintings tucked inside the book. When they took them out, they found that it was a small portrait of the First Madam.