Chapter 322: The Attack on the Chancellor's Mansion
Chapter 322: The Attack on the Chancellor's Mansion
Lu Yuan never expected that impersonating Luo San would come with such risks. Luo San was a drunkard and a lecher, but the real danger lay with his entire family, who seemed to be just as unruly. It was a case of like father, like son.
A noise came from the rooftop.
Lu Yuan closed his eyes and said, "Yu Zichuan, shut up! If you dare say a word tonight, you're dead!"
Yu Zichuan reluctantly closed his mouth, his expression filled with resentment.
Lu Yuan clenched his fists and headed back to the Chancellor's Mansion.
Just as he was about to enter his own yard, he changed direction and went to Celestial Dragon's eastern yard instead.
Celestial Dragon was reading by lamplight, studying a military manual.
The window and door were both open, and on the table were a plate of osmanthus delights and a dish of fried snacks, clearly waiting for someone.
Lu Yuan strode into the room and sat down across from Celestial Dragon. He reached out to take a fried snack.
Celestial Dragon's gaze remained fixed on the manual, but his peripheral vision had already noticed Lu Yuan's movement. He swiftly blocked Lu Yuan's hand, saying, "These aren't for you."
Lu Yuan smirked and said, "She just left and is already resting at the Duke's Manor. She won't be coming back tonight."
Celestial Dragon's eyebrows furrowed, and he finally looked up from the manual to meet Lu Yuan's gaze.
Lu Yuan withdrew his hand and grabbed a fried snack, saying casually, "You know her, always forgetting things. Luckily, I remembered."
Celestial Dragon's heart was filled with murderous intent.
Lu Yuan finally regained some dignity after being stuffed into a sack. He ate half the plate of snacks, clapped his hands, and left with a swagger.
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Meng Qianqian was awakened by a soft, furry little head nudging her, and she knew without guessing that it was Bao Shu.
Meng Qianqian patted the little one's head.
Bao Shu, seeing that she was awake, extended her chubby hand and mimicked an adult, touching her forehead and then her own.
Meng Qianqian smiled and said, "I'm not sick."
Bao Shu tilted her head and said, "But you sleep so much."
"Is it late?" asked Meng Qianqian.
Meng Qianqian sat up.
Bao Shu pointed to the window and said in a babyish voice, "The sun is up!"
Meng Qianqian chuckled and said, "I know, sorry. I made Zhao Zhao worry."
Bao Shu took the opportunity to ask for two comforting kisses, then happily got out of bed to find her newly adopted wolf pup.
Meng Qianqian got up to wash and freshen up.
The previous night's sleep had been due to exhaustion from the autumn hunt a few days ago, and not because of any excessive excitement.
"Miss."
Ban Xia brought in a basin of hot water, her voice hoarse and her eyes swollen.
Seeing Ban Xia's heartbroken appearance, Meng Qianqian felt a twinge of sympathy and almost told her that Lu Yuan was fine.
But she swallowed the words.
Luo San knew Lu Yuan's habits like the back of his hand, even mimicking his behavior when they were together, which was nothing like Lu Yuan's usual demeanor in front of others.
Meng Qianqian and Lu Yuan suspected that there was a traitor among them.
While Luo San had a working relationship with them, it didn't mean he would open up to them completely.
The reason the Majestic King had Bai Qingchen take all the Southern Border Province guards with him, besides escorting 'Lu Yuan' to the Southern Border Province, was to better investigate the traitor.
If the traitor was among the Southern Border Province guards, Bai Qingchen would follow Lu Yuan's plan and expose the traitor.
Meng Qianqian didn't want the traitor to be someone from the Southern Border Province.
Minister Xun had long wanted to win over the Southern Border Province but lacked the opportunity. If there was a traitor, there was only one possibility—someone from the Southern Border Province had taken the initiative to contact Minister Xun while the Majestic King was away.
"Miss, don't be too sad. Your husband is a good man, and he'll surely be saved..."
As Ban Xia spoke, she began to cry.
Meng Qianqian wasn't sad at all. Their plan was progressing smoothly, and everything was going according to Lu Yuan's plan. They were getting closer to bringing down Minister Xun.
Her heart burned with a desire for revenge, fueled by endless determination and the excitement of soon taking revenge on her enemies.
"Ban Xia," Meng Qianqian held her hand and spoke with a heavy heart, "Only Manager Cen and the people in our yard know that my husband is going to the Southern Border Province to seek treatment. Even the Matriarch doesn't know, so you mustn't let it slip."
"I won't, miss," Ban Xia choked and shook her head. "When I go to the Matriarch, I won't cry. If she asks, I'll just say that my brother at home has had an accident, and I'm a little upset."
Meng Qianqian imitated Li Mamam's mannerisms, patting her hand reassuringly. "That's good, it's fine if you slip up and tell others. But the Matriarch can't handle any shocks."
Ban Xia wiped her tears. "Li Mamam has repeatedly warned me, but Miss... you really have such a difficult fate... In the past, you encountered an unworthy man... It wasn't easy for you to marry such a good man as the Groom... and before even half a year... just..."
Meng Qianqian wiped her tears. "Didn't you just say that? Your husband has his own destiny, and in Miaojiang, he will certainly be revived."
Ban Xia nodded firmly. "Yes! Miss, if you're sad, just cry it out... Don't keep it bottled up inside... Don't harm yourself by doing that... like the Furen..."
Meng Qianqian was taken aback. "What happened to the Furen?"
"Early this morning, she actually gave out red eggs and silver notes to the people in the courtyard... She must have gone crazy from the Groom's death... Woe is me—"
Ban Xia burst into loud sobs.
Meng Qianqian's body shuddered.
Oh heavens, just a little kiss, and you're already giving out red eggs.
Your son's first week of mourning isn't even over yet, so take it easy! -
Chancellor's Mansion.
Lu Yuan also woke up.
As expected, Chen Long sat in his room, wielding a large knife.
Lu Yuan's eyebrows arched slightly, and he casually folded his sleeves. "Staring at a man while he sleeps, Chen Long, what's wrong with you?"
Chen Long placed his sword case heavily on the ground. "Are your feelings for her real or not?"
Lu Yuan asked curiously. "You're watching me sleep just to ask this?"
Chen Long asked. "Is it not?"
Lu Yuan countered. "And are you?"
Chen Long furrowed his brows. "What do you mean?"
Lu Yuan hooked his lips. "The Loulan Heir, don't you want the Twelve Imperial Guards? Don't you want the Black Armor Troops? Don't you want to restore your country?"
A murderous intent flashed in Chen Long's eyes. "Just how much do you know?"
Lu Yuan replied calmly. "What should be known, what shouldn't be known, I know it all."
Chen Long held down his sword case. "That night, you were pretending to sleep!"
Lu Yuan smiled. "I didn't say that, but besides, isn't your background hard to investigate? The Chancellor knows, the Serpent of the Year knows, why can't the Governor guess? Chen Long, you staying by her side has a purpose."
Chen Long met Lu Yuan's sharp gaze head-on, not responding to Lu Yuan's words, but instead changing the topic. "I won't allow anyone to harm her."
Lu Yuan said. "Conveniently, the Governor feels the same."
Between the two, they exchanged a hundred rounds of silent communication through their eyes, and only they knew what each was thinking at that moment.
Chen Long spoke first. "The Chancellor has ordered you to be placed under house arrest."
Lu Yuan was not surprised. "He sent you to watch over me?"
Chen Long readily admitted. "I switched with Ling Shangguan."
Lu Yuan's mouth twitched.
Chen Long glanced at Lu Yuan's legs. "If you dare to run, I'll break your legs. This is also the Chancellor's order."
Before Lu Yuan could speak, Chen Long said. "Luo San can't beat me."
Lu Yuan chuckled. "Good, so you want to take advantage of your position, right?"
Chen Long said expressionlessly. "You're asking for it."
Lu Yuan looked at him leisurely. "Whether you believe it or not, in a quarter hour, you'll obediently let me out?"
Chen Long thought for a moment and said seriously. "Impossible. I've read a military manual all night. You're like a caged beast, with no way out. Next, I'll take care of finding the evidence of the crime, and I will definitely find the secret chamber."
Lu Yuan smiled. "Chen Long, oh Chen Long, in terms of martial arts, you might be able to match me. But if you want to discuss military strategy with me, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. Today, not only will I leave this courtyard, but I'll also leave the Chancellor's Mansion! Half an hour."
Chen Long frowned.
Luo San had broken ties with the Chancellor, and it was already difficult for the Chancellor not to kill him. It was absolutely impossible for him to let Luo San out to cause trouble.
Lu Yuan sat casually in a chair. "Half an hour."
"A quarter hour."
"An hour."
As soon as Lu Yuan finished speaking, a guard's cry came from outside the door. "It's bad! The King of Miao has come to the door!"
King of Miao: Making a special appearance, a special appearance!
(End of Chapter)
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