Who knows, my family members, the host is forced to love again

Chapter 130 The Disabled General's Forced Love 25

Lu Huaiyuan's guess was correct. During the morning court session the next day, someone brought up the matter of Yun Wanqin's disappearance.

Due to his instructions, Lu Jingxuan suppressed the matter under the pretext of sending someone to investigate.

Since the emperor had already spoken, those people naturally had nothing more to say.

However, the rumors about this matter have become more and more intense as time goes by.

From the court to the people, the rumors gradually changed from the disappearance of Princess Yong'an to Lu Huaiyuan.

They said that Lu Huaiyuan concealed the truth and deceived the emperor; he disregarded the princess's safety and had ulterior motives, intending to undermine the relationship between the two countries.

What's more, some people even said that Lu Huaiyuan wanted to provoke a war between the two countries and attempted to usurp the throne.

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As the saying goes, follow the crowd.

These rumors spread so widely that even some ministers were shaken.

However, Lu Huaiyuan has always had a bad reputation, and no one dares to "pull teeth from the tiger's mouth."

What's more, they were still a little confused after watching Lu Huaiyuan and Lu Jingxuan's "kindness to the elder and filial piety to the younger" scene all day long.

Is this a contradiction, or is it not?

The officials in the court were confused, but the two parties involved were quite pleased.

Although Lu Jingxuan didn't know Lu Huaiyuan's entire plan, he had absolute trust in him and naturally would not be disturbed by rumors.

The nets have been fully cast, and Lu Huaiyuan is currently waiting to "catch fish", so his days are indeed quite leisurely.

But they are relieved, so some people will naturally be anxious.

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Late at night, Xue Mansion.

Xue Heng stood in the front hall, bowed slightly to the person in the main seat, and was very respectful.

"This is the Xue Mansion. Sir Xue, why are you so polite? Please take a seat."

The other party said "You're welcome", but his expression was very arrogant.

Moreover, this posture clearly gives people a sense of condescending contempt.

Xue Heng lowered his head and said respectfully, "Master Ye, you're joking. This is as it should be! As it should be!"

This Lord Ye Chu is a favorite of His Majesty. If he can curry favor with him, promotion and wealth in the future will be a natural thing!

As he thought about this, his expression became even more flattering.

When the person in the main seat saw him like this, a look of disgust appeared in his eyes.

But this emotion was fleeting, and he looked very satisfied.

"Lord Ye, are you sure there won't be any problem this time?" Xue Heng saw that he didn't speak, his eyes turned slightly, and then he asked.

"Although rumors are spreading, this incident has not had any impact on Lu Huaiyuan. Lu Jingxuan still trusts him. Our plan seems to be unworkable."

He raised his head and cautiously asked, "Sir, look at this..."

Hearing this, Ye Chu slammed his hand on the table, interrupting him directly.

"Xue Heng, are you questioning me? Or are you questioning His Majesty's arrangements?"

His expression did not change, but his voice was full of pressure as he instantly directed it towards Xue Heng.

The other party shuddered and knelt down directly.

"Forgive me, sir. I, I didn't mean that."

Xue Heng said this, taking a few deep breaths, but still couldn't help but feel nervous: "Even if you give me ten thousand guts, I wouldn't dare to question His Majesty!"

"If you don't dare to question His Majesty, that means you don't trust me?" Ye Chu curled his lips into a sneer, stood up and walked towards Xue Heng.

He didn't walk fast, but every step seemed to be stepping on Xue Heng's heart, frightening him so much that his body trembled.

"Please forgive me, sir. I never meant that!" Xue Heng kowtowed quickly: "I'm just... I'm just afraid... afraid..."

"What are you afraid of?"

Ye Chu looked down at him with disdain in his expression: "Anyway, Yun Wanqin is dead. Even if Lu Huaiyuan is safe now, do you think he can stay out of it when the news of her death comes back?"

"No matter how capable Lu Huaiyuan is, he can't delay for much longer. If Princess Yong'an can't reach Kyoto before the Wanshou Festival, he will probably be in big trouble."

He snorted lightly and sneered, "By then, even if the uncle and nephew don't turn against each other, if you unite the ministers to submit a petition, Lu Huaiyuan will be convicted of the crime of deceiving the emperor!"

"Before that, let them enjoy a few more days of comfortable life!"

Ye Chu lowered his eyes, his smugness unconcealable between his brows.

"Master Xue, do you think I am right?" he asked.

"Right, right, right!" Xue Heng kowtowed quickly, "Your Excellency is right. It is I who am foolish. I do not understand the deep meaning of you and Your Majesty. I hope Your Excellency will forgive me!"

"I am only concerned about your majesty's great cause and have no intention of offending you. Please be magnanimous and forgive me this time."

Ye Chu looked at the person who was kowtowing on the ground, a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes, but his tone did not change at all.

"Master Xue, I naturally believe in your loyalty. You've devoted yourself to the Jing Kingdom and have spent so many years lurking in the Chen Kingdom. Even if you haven't made any contributions, you've worked hard. How can I blame you?"

He curled his lips slightly, and then said: "You don't have to be so polite, just get up quickly."

Hearing him say this, Xue Heng couldn't help but feel relieved.

But before he could stand up, Ye Chu patted his shoulder and said, "But if it were someone else today, they might not be as easy to talk to as I am."

"So, Master Xue, you better be careful with your words and actions in the future!"

After he finished speaking, he patted Xue Heng's shoulders twice before turning and leaving.

Only when his figure completely disappeared into the night did the people kneeling in the front hall come to their senses.

Xue Heng stood up with the help of a chair beside him, his legs trembling unconsciously.

He simply sat down on the chair, but his expression was no longer as cowardly as before.

Xue Heng: "Bah! What the hell!"

"He's just a guard, isn't he? I've shown you some color, but you really think you're a piece of cake!"

As he spoke, a hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes: "How dare you threaten me? Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself to see what you are! Just wait, sooner or later, I will let His Majesty kill you!"

The more Xue Heng thought about it, the angrier he became, and he swept the teacup on the table to the ground.

"Someone come here!" He looked outside, his voice filled with undisguised anger: "Where are the people? Where did they go? Don't you know to come in and serve?"

"Sir, please calm down! Sir, please calm down!" The butler came hurriedly and couldn't help but worry for himself.

Xue Heng glanced at him, his anger still lingering in his tone: "What are you standing there for? Come and help me!"

"Yes Yes Yes!"

The butler came forward with his head lowered, his attitude very respectful.

Xue Heng looked at him, a hint of contempt in his eyes.

On the other side, after Ye Chu left Xue Mansion, he took advantage of the night to circle around the city several times and finally stopped in front of a house.

He climbed over the wall and walked into the yard with ease.

Just as he arrived and entered the courtyard, a familiar voice rang out.

"came back?"