Chapter 252: Majestic and Powerful
Chapter 252: Majestic and Powerful
October 1st, 2024
Zong Zhengxi lost to three others, a defeat that left him questioning his life choices.
After the previous painful experience of being imprisoned for dining and dashing, Zong Zhengxi finally learned the importance of carrying money when going out.
But before he could even warm up the silver in his pockets, it was all won by the Elder Lady, the Miao King, and Liu Qingyun.
"Is it fun for three adults to bully a child?"
Lu Yuan's stern voice suddenly sounded at the door.
Zong Zhengxi, grasping at straws, exclaimed, "Lu Yuan!"
The Elder Lady's eyes spun, and she immediately shifted the blame to the Miao King, "He did it!"
The Miao King's body trembled, "How is it me? It's clearly this rebellious woman!"
He pointed to Liu Qingyun, who was standing beside him.
Liu Qingyun slammed the table and stood up, "We agreed to cheat together. How could you sell me out so quickly?!"
Zong Zhengxi held a handful of unplayed Leaf Cards, stunned, "You... really cheated me..."
Lu Yuan turned to the Mandarin Duck couple, who were covering their mouths to hide their laughter, "Mandarin Duck, calculate the amount and return the silver that His Majesty lost."
Mandarin Duck knelt and bowed, "Yes, Father-in-law!"
Mandarin Duck was the Elder Lady's maid, and she addressed Meng Qianqian's side as her in-laws.
The Elder Lady pouted, "What's wrong with cheating? I cheated using my own abilities!"
Lu Yuan helplessly touched his forehead, "Great-Grandmother, I'll double your share and give it to you later."
The Elder Lady's expression changed in an instant, and she generously pushed forward the silver notes she had won, "I said cheating is not good. Little Xi Xi, here, take it back!"
Zong Zhengxi: "..."
The Miao King cleared his throat and asked Lu Yuan, "What about mine?"
Lu Yuan glanced at the little one sitting on the ground counting his belongings, "You're not my great-grandfather. Go find your own great-grandson."
Bao Zhu Zhu's body trembled three times! She quickly put away her purse, and with both hands on the ground, she transformed from a two-legged beast to a four-legged one, crawling back to her room with a 'hey-hoo, hey-hoo' to hide her little savings!
Lu Yuan, thinking that Zong Zhengxi had something important to discuss, took him to the study in Tinglan Manor.
"I'm bored in the palace, so I came out for a walk."
With the three-day break from the Imperial Wedding, Zong Zhengxi had nothing to do. Lady Li asked him to spend more time with his cousin, but they didn't get along well.
"By the way, I also want to ask you something."
"Speak."
"Grand Marshal, the silver notes have been collected."
Mandarin Duck reported at the study door.
Lu Yuan said, "Return it to His Majesty."
"Yes."
Mandarin Duck stepped into the room and returned a thick stack of silver notes to Zong Zhengxi.
Lu Yuan asked Zong Zhengxi, "What did you want to ask earlier?"
Zong Zhengxi replied with a troubled expression, "My cousin said that I should consummate the marriage with her tonight. How can I avoid doing so?"
Lu Yuan swiftly snatched the silver notes from his hand.
A drought can kill, and so can a flood...
Zong Zhengxi was taken aback, "What are you doing?"
"Accept your defeat gracefully!" Lu Yuan called the Mandarin Duck couple back from the door, "Take these silver notes and return them to the Elder Lady, my maternal grandfather, and my mother."
Zong Zhengxi: "What happened? You didn't say that just now!"
After Lin Wan'er and Lu Luo went missing, the Lu family was in complete disarray.
Lu Xingzhou sent people to search the entire mansion, but they found nothing.
Manager Zhao said to Lu Xingzhou, "Master, Luo said that he heard noises in the East Courtyard at midnight and suspected there was a thief. He climbed over the wall with a ladder to chase after them. He only saw a carriage, which seemed to be from... Wanping Princess Palace."
Lu Xingzhou furrowed his brows, "Wanping Princess? Send a clever servant to visit the princess's palace on the Elder Lady's behalf."
"Yes."
Manager Zhao went to make the arrangements.
But before the Lu family servant could enter the princess's palace, they were chased away by the guards.
The servant brushed off the dust from his hands, "What nonsense, thinking they can send gifts to our princess!"
The Lu family servant explained, "It's from our Elder Lady..."
The servant waved his hand dismissively, "The Elder Lady is no longer part of your family! Get lost!"
(End of Chapter)
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