C27 I Can't Live This Long

The night was dark, and the rain outside had stopped, but there was still not a single speck of starlight in the cloudy night.

Lu Zheng opened his eyes vigilantly and closed his eyes. He focused his mind and placed his Qi on the palm of his hand. He remembered that the young man said that he would not come tonight.

A nearly negligible footstep sound slowly approached. Lu Zheng felt the familiar aura and kept his power back into his dantian. He turned his body and called out, "Yinyi."

The black figure paused for a moment, then rushed to the bedside and knelt down on one knee. With a tired and hoarse voice, he said, "Master, I came late!"

"What about the others?"

"Everyone, spread out from the Changping County to search for Master's trace. This is already the third day."

"Yeah, is there any news from Soong Hanlin's side?"

"Subordinate received a message this morning from a flying pigeon. Vice General Song has led troops to defeat all the traitors in one fell swoop."

"How is the situation in the imperial court?" Lu Zheng sat up from the bed and leaned against the pillow Zuo Shaoqing bought him. His expression was languid, and it was impossible to tell that he was still half dead three days ago.

"The First Prince has been executed. The Third Prince and the Fifth Prince have also been escorted back to the capital. General Ni led his army and voted for the crown prince. His Majesty is hanging his last breath as he descended from the throne, giving way to the crown prince."

"Oh? "So the old Emperor is dead?"

"Yes, news of our Duke's Mansion arrived soon. It will take another two days for the country's funeral to reach Changping."

"Very well, send a letter back to the capital and let Zhan Yuanfeng keep the lives of the Third and Fifth Princes." Lu Zheng's eyes flashed with viciousness. As the one who had set himself up, he would never let this opportunity slip by.

"Yes." Yinyi paused and looked up, "Mistress, the Crown Prince sent an order to this subordinate, saying that he will return to the capital as soon as he finds you."

Lu Zheng's lips curved into a smile that was not a smile, "The situation has been decided. If I go back, he won't be able to sleep at night, so why?"

"Then you …"

"Attach a message in your letter saying that I haven't fully recovered from my injuries and will have to lie in bed for a year or so to calm our Crown Prince's heart."

Yinyi understood the crux of the matter. He said after some thought, "The Crown Prince's ascension depends entirely on his master's support. Does he want to destroy the bridge after crossing the river?"

"How can you allow others to sleep on the side of a bed? Zhan Yuanfeng would not destroy the bridge after crossing the river, but he must be on guard. Rather than returning to the capital to fight with him, it would be better for him to stay here in peace. "

"Yes, your subordinate will send a message to all the departments at the same time, asking them to keep a low profile during this period of time." Yinyi was indeed the one who had been by Lu Zheng's side the longest. Even if he couldn't guess Lu Zheng's thoughts, he knew how to make a mistake.

Lu Zheng nodded in satisfaction, "Send another letter back to the mansion, and let the mansion begin preparations for my grand wedding."

Yinyi looked up in shock. His face, which had remained unchanged all year round, had a lot of confusion on it, but he did not continue asking.

He could tell that Young Eunuch Lu was in a good mood. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to make such a big call. Could it be that Master had already found Madam during his disappearance?

He couldn't help but admire this new mistress's ability. Since young, he had never seen his master being influenced by anyone.

Lu Zheng didn't know that he was misunderstood by his closest subordinate. In fact, he just wanted to find a woman from a small family to calm down that guy's heart. In any case, getting a wife was useless to him.

After finishing his business, Lu Zheng frowned and ordered: "Go get some food."

It was quiet and peaceful on the mountain, but Zuo Shaoqing only came once a day and he was starving for half the day. As for the food that Zuo Shaoqing left behind, it was not even enough for him to eat.

What he didn't know was that Zuo Shaoqing was prepared according to his double appetite.

Zuo Shaoqing was woken up by the noise when he was about to fall asleep. He sent Luo Xiaoliu out to have a look and then laid down wrapped in a blanket again. However, he couldn't fall asleep no matter what.

When Luo Xiaoliu returned, there was no need to ask him to guess what was going on.

"Master, it was just as you expected. There's been a ruckus at the Wuhan Institution." Luo Xiaoliu's eyes lit up as he gloated.

Compared to his excitement, Zuo Shaoqing was much calmer, "Oh, who started it?"

Luo Xiaoliu recounted what happened in detail, "Zi Zhu's dad is an alcoholic, he was dragged out for a drink at night, and when he came back to listen to some bad words, the two of them quarreled. Originally they were just being stubborn, but when the few women we bought joined hands with each other, the whole servants' room became rowdy.

[Which of the maids who died in my room was fatherless?] With Zi Zhu's mother leading the way, they said that they were looking for the madame to decide on the matter. However, before they could even leave the house, the madame found out about the matter and ordered people to tie up the families that were causing trouble. "

"Will the madame still be staying at the buddhist hall tonight?"

Luo Xiaoliu blinked, "Don't worry, I've already arranged for people to report to the buddhist hall. They chose a sister who is on good terms with Zi Zhu and won't suspect us."

The corner of Zuo Shaoqing's mouth curled up as he stared at Luo Xiaoliu with a smile that was not a smile. No wonder this servant was able to lurk around him for so many years, he was indeed a little smart.

"Well done, I will fulfill my promise tomorrow."

Luo Xiaoliu heaved a sigh of relief and quickly knelt down, "Thank you, Master San! Lil 'Six will only be loyal to you in this lifetime. "

"Whether you are loyal or not is not something you can say with your mouth. I will wait to see your performance."

Zuo Shaoqing yawned and waved at him, "Go to sleep. Let them cause trouble. There will definitely be results tomorrow morning."

"Yes."

While Zuo Shaoqing was sleeping soundly on one side, Wuliang Yuan's side was causing a ruckus. Zuo Yunwen couldn't wait to deal with the inner court's matter, so he shook his sleeve and went to a concubine's room for the night.

Mrs. Xue held in her anger, and became angry at the woman who was making trouble for him, "Don't rely on your pride, a bunch of servants trying to turn the sky upside down? Look at your identities! "

Zi Zhu's mother wailed as she crawled to Mrs. Xue's feet, tugging at her skirt while crying, "Madam, this servant was really forced to such an extent. I can't live my life anymore …" This servant is too ashamed to go out now, the moment I go out I am pointed at and pointed at. Violet Bamboo … Zi Zhu, on the other hand, had a short lifespan. This servant didn't ask for anything, but hoped that Madam would give her an innocent identity on behalf of the fact that she had served you before … "

Hearing her words, the other wives who had lost their daughters started to cry as well.

In the past, everyone was weak and did not dare to say anything, but tonight they had companions, as well as Zi Zhu's mother, an old steward of the mansion. As a result, their courage grew.

The death of your daughter hurts everyone's heart, but what's the use of heartache?" It was impossible to risk her life just for a daughter. However, if she could earn a place for her dead daughter, it could be considered a relationship between a mother and daughter.

Zi Zhu's mother sobbed until her voice was hoarse, her tears and mucus streaming. "There are some bad rumors outside. For the sake of this great lord's reputation, madam, please grant me your slave …"

Mrs. Xue kicked her away with a sneer. "Are you threatening me? Don't even mention that this matter has nothing to do with you, even if it does, it is not something you can afford! "Without even weighing their own worth, a bunch of servants would rather marry an elder!"

However, after a serious concubine died, she would be able to enter the Ancestral Hall. As long as she had a son, she would be able to enjoy the support of the Joss Flame for the next generation.

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Because the first part focused on revenge, it would slow down the progress of the relationship. Tears could be found in two more chapters, it would be a good thing to develop emotions while crushing enemies.