Lu Jing's enemies are not only Tianshang Xilou.

"This is a conspiracy."

Yu Xuanlou stood up and said, "Master Shen Fu has arrived. No matter the eight major families in Hedong, Taichonghai, or the whole country of Qi, everyone knows what I have planned for Su Mansion.

It’s just...for Taichuhai and the eight major families in Hedong, this is indeed an extremely rare opportunity."

Not far from Yuxuan Tower, Li Wuhuang, who was sitting by the small pond and looking down at the goldfish in the pond, also stood up.

The golden steps above her head were swaying and shining, and a glimmer of hope suddenly arose in the heart of the prince and concubine.

She didn't know why the fairyland in heaven had to fall to earth. She only knew that her enemy Lu Jing had made great achievements and was named Duke of Jingguo.

Li Wuhuang originally thought that with Lu Jingguo's identity, Li Yushi's revenge would be stranded in the shadow of Taixuanjing and become a thing of the past that would never see the light of day again.

But today I heard what His Highness and Master Shen said...

"That's fine."

Li Wuhuang once again had some hope in his heart.

At this moment, she no longer expected Lu Jing to die in the hands of His Highness or her brother.

As long as Lu Jing dies, that's enough.

…

Miss Malkui carefully watched the smoke and dust billowing on Yanglu Street.

Dozens of merchant residences that have been vacant for a long time, as well as several government-owned commercial buildings behind Yanglu Street, have been completely razed to the ground.

I don't know how many people are busy in it, and some magical monks can also be seen carrying huge bricks and heavy wood.

Craftsmen coming and going are building the foundation.

They wanted to build a government palace in a very short period of time.

Even if this Duke's Mansion cannot compare with the Duke's Mansion of the State of Nan, which has industries all over the world, it still has to be compared with the Duke's Mansion of Chu in terms of majesty and splendor.

The head of the Craftsmanship Department of the Dafu Ministry of Industry was stationed here in person. At this time, it is said that he was asking Duke Jing Guo about the details of the Duke's mansion.

Miss Malkui swallowed.

She turned her head and looked at the deep empty mountain alley. This empty mountain alley was as usual, with green bricks and green tiles.

Even the magical powers exerted by the magical monks from the Ministry of Works could hardly enter the empty mountain alley in response to the noisy sounds and the smoke and dust in the sky.

Xu Wugui and Zhuo Yaoluo were sitting in front of the Lu Jing courtyard, playing with the marbles in their hands.

In front of them, there were many people with low eyebrows and bows, handing out name cards, probably because they wanted to meet Lu Jing, the popular young prince.

It's a pity that Xu Wugui and Zhuo Yaoluo often just accept the name cards and send people away, so no one can enter the small courtyard.

Mallow could see that these people who came to hand over the name cards were by no means servants of noble people, nor were they first-rate butlers.

They often dress luxuriously, have graceful postures, and even the pendants on their bodies are very particular.

And not far from Malvai, there are many butlers and servants who are bending down to wait for these people to hand over name cards.

It is obvious that these characters are all young masters and young masters in the mansion, or even the masters of the mansion.

So Mallow became even more nervous.

"The old lady and the ladies really... couldn't control Miss Qiang, but Miss Yi forced me to come.

How can I please the Third Young Master?"

Mallow thought of this and sighed again.

"Bah, bah, bah, you're no longer just a young master. Master Lu Jing is now a real big shot."

When Mallow thought of the word "Gonggong", her mind couldn't help but feel dizzy.

The impact of the status of the Duke of Guo on Miss Malkui was really too great.

Even his own master, a great figure in Malkui's eyes, looked insignificant and dim compared to his status as the Duke of the country.

"But if you think about it carefully, when Young Master Lu Jing was still in the mansion, Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong treated him harshly. Now that Young Master Lu Jing has come out of his shell, Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong are asking for help from him. And because of those things in the past,

I didn’t dare to speak out personally about the harsh treatment, so I had to send me here to find out what Master Lu Jing had to say.”

Mallow took a deep breath, gained courage, and then walked towards Kongshan Alley.

She had just arrived at the entrance of the small courtyard.

There were a large number of name cards next to him, and Xu Wugui, who was playing with marbles in his hand, suddenly looked up.

He took a careful look at Makui, grinned and said, "But sister Makui?"

Mallow was stunned.

Xu Wugui stood up, pushed open the door of the small courtyard and said, "Mr. Lu Jing asked my sister to come in."

Mallow woke up suddenly and breathed a sigh of relief. Then she thought about meeting Lu Jing and became even more nervous.

"Brother, young master...are there any other guests in the Duke's courtyard? Why don't you wait until those distinguished guests leave before I go in?"

"No need." Xu Wugui shook his head: "Only the Thirteenth Prince is in the courtyard. Sister, don't be constrained, just go in."

"The Thirteenth Prince?"

Mallow fell silent, nodded blankly, and somehow stepped into the small courtyard.

Today, the spring sun is shining brightly.

Among the flowers and plants in the courtyard, some are already in full bloom and some are budding.

When Mallow walked into the courtyard, she saw a child of about eleven or twelve years old wearing a high crown and bright yellow clothes, holding a water bottle and carefully watering the flowers and plants in the courtyard.

Not far away in front of the desk.

Lu Jing was holding a brush and writing something on a piece of paper.

"Where is the Thirteenth Prince?" Mallow was a little surprised.

"The big girl is here?" Lu Jing's voice interrupted Mallow's thoughts.

Lu Jing, who was immersed in writing, raised his head, with a smile on his face, and spoke slowly.

Mallow's body suddenly stiffened.

She stood in the distance and looked at Lu Jing. At this time, Lu Jing was much more mature than before, his figure became more and more upright, and his face seemed to be emitting a unique light. The priceless pearls and jade made Mallow fascinated.

For some reason, Mallow's thoughts were suddenly drawn back to a long time ago.

It was an autumn day. On the order of the old lady, she went to the small courtyard of the Lu Mansion's Xiyuan to invite Lu Jing to the Glazed Water Pavilion.

Mallow still remembered that Lu Jing was very thin at that time, and the gray robe on his body was washed white.

"Thinking about it carefully, Master Lu Jing's eyes have hardly changed since then, calm and profound."

Mallow looked a little lost. She still remembered that at that time, Master Lu Jing stood in front of the house and called her "big lady."

The girl suddenly felt as if she was from another world.

The world is changing, and the young man who was looked down upon in the past...has become the Duke of the country.

"Big girl?"

Lu Jing saw Mallow in a daze, tilted his head and shouted again.

Only then did Mallow wake up with a start and quickly bowed and saluted: "The Duke...the Duke of the Kingdom..."

"Why do you need to be polite, big girl?" Lu Jing said casually.

From the main room in the courtyard, Wei Jingzhe walked out with a chair, placed it in front of Mallow, and returned to the main room without saying a word, not knowing what he was doing.

Mallow looked at the chair in front of her and hesitated.

Lu Jing looked at the hesitant girl and suddenly laughed and said: "I still remember that Miss Malkui from the Lu family has always been shrewd, capable and intelligent. Mrs. Ning often praised you for your intelligence and your ear.

In the Lu family, the eldest girl is the only one who can talk to and advise Mrs. Ning on many matters. Why has Miss Malkui become so reserved after not seeing her for more than a year?"

"Lu Jing still remembers how the eldest lady took good care of me in the past in the Lu family and sent me messages several times so that I would not be so passive..."

As Lu Jing spoke, he opened a new piece of papyrus and wrote on it.

"The Duke actually still remembers those trivial things from the past..."

When Mallow heard Lu Jing's words, the restrained look in her eyes dissipated a lot. She bowed to Lu Jing again, but did not take her seat. Instead, she looked around: "Isn't Qingyue in the courtyard?"

"Qingyue went to the library." Lu Jing replied with a smile.

A look of envy flashed deep in Miss Malkui's eyes, and there was some hesitation on her face.

"Sir, these flowers and plants have been watered."

The child in bright yellow clothes put down the kettle and came over. He took out a classic from the table and sat down not far from Lu Jing to read it carefully.

Lu Jing smiled slightly at him.

Mallow pondered for a long time, finally sighed and revealed the reason for coming to Kongshan Alley.

"Brother Lu Qiong wants to become a monk?"
To be continued...