Neither Lao Qian nor Yang Zhiyuan understood the meaning of Lu Hanjiang's soliloquy, but for some reason, Yang Zhiyuan suddenly felt a chill.
He couldn't tell what it felt like. He just subconsciously felt that Lu Hanjiang's smile was subtly scary. But thinking about the other person's identity, he felt that there was nothing strange about it.
Yang Zhiyuan's purpose of coming here this time is mainly to get familiar with each other, and to prove to the outside world that he, the so-called best friend of Mr. Lu, is indeed a real person, so that he can continue to pretend to be a fake and a tiger in the future.
Of course, even if Yang Zhiyuan uses tiger skin as a banner, he will still pay attention to it. Although he has no ability, he is quite self-aware.
"Since the adults have something else to do, I won't bother you." Seeing that Lao Qian seemed to be planning to say something, Yang Zhiyuan put down the gift with great discernment and left.
All the informants waiting outside the mansion saw him happily walking out of the Lu Mansion. Soon the news spread like wildfire, and more and more people invited Yang Zhiyuan to have a private banquet. This is all a story later.
On the other side, after Yang Zhiyuan was sent away, Lu Hanjiang asked Lao Qian while opening the gifts left by him: "Is there anything else?"
Lao Qian sighed: "Master, after all, Master Sicheng is too young and does not have much experience. It is inevitable that he will be frivolous. But after all, he is the master's biological brother. I hope that the master will be more patient with him."
As the housekeeper who left the Lu family with Lu Hanjiang, Lao Qian had served him for more than ten years and knew Lu Hanjiang's temperament very well.
The calmness in Lu Hanjiang's eyes just now made Lao Qian feel frightened. He would turn a blind eye only if he didn't care. It was obvious that even though they were connected by blood, Lu Sicheng had never been taken seriously by others.
Old Qian has also seen Lu Sicheng, and with his eyesight, he can't see any extraordinary talent in him so far. As for his personality, although he is a bit unpleasant, he is not a treacherous person.
Moreover, Lu Sicheng was so unscrupulous that no one wanted to dissuade him. His parents' doting made him go astray, but Lu Shangshu was a man who could not tolerate sand in his eyes.
However, due to the other party's extremely special status, even Lu Shangshu found it difficult to discipline him harshly.
Now, others still don't know Lu Hanjiang's attitude, but Lao Qian has at least got a rough idea. In the eyes of this adult, the so-called biological brother is not worth mentioning at all.
Lu Hanjiang glanced at Lao Qian, and said with a half-smile: "Old Qian, you would not have been so lenient in the past. Tell me honestly, have you secretly collected other people's money?"
Lu Hanjiang knew very well that Lao Qian seemed gentle and enthusiastic, but in fact he was a hot-tempered person on the outside and cold on the inside. Except for his own family, it was rare for him to pay attention to anyone else.
The "own family" here does not refer to a family connected by blood, but to some people centered on Lu Hanjiang who have received the focus of the master of the Lu family, such as Princess Yongle and Lu Shangshu.
Obviously, the younger brother Lu Sicheng was not among them. For Lao Qian to intercede for the other party like this, Lu Hanjiang was certain that he must have been entrusted by someone else.
Lao Qian did not hide anything. He said bluntly: "During the time when I left Beijing, the old man came to talk to me about this matter."
The old man mentioned by Lao Qian is naturally Lu Hanjiang's biological father, Lu Qinian.
Hearing this, Lu Hanjiang just smiled and said: "I see, haha, you don't have to worry, old Qian, I won't do anything to that kid."
Although he got Lu Hanjiang's guarantee, Lao Qian saw the indifference in the other person's eyes. It seemed that he could only leave it to fate tomorrow, but he just sighed in his heart and stopped paying attention to the matter.
As Lu Hanjiang knew, although Lao Qian had the kind face of the old man next door, he was not that kind of enthusiastic good old man. It was not easy for him to persuade Lu Qinian for his sake.
The two chatted for a while, and then someone came from outside to report that Lu Shangshu had come to visit. Lu Hanjiang did not hesitate and went to greet him personally.
"I've met my uncle." Lu Hanjiang stepped forward and saluted.
"You are the princess's consort, you don't have to salute me," as always, Lu Shangshu avoided it. He looked back at the bustling street in the distance, and then said: "Go in and talk."
"Okay." Lu Hanjiang nodded helplessly. It was not the first time that Lu Shangshu paid attention to etiquette, so he didn't find it strange.
The two of them entered the study room. Lao Qian served the tea and then left. Lu Shangshu and Lu Hanjiang sat opposite each other. He picked up the hot tea and put it to his mouth. He hesitated a little, then sighed and put it back on the table.
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"How is the princess' health?" Lu Shangshu asked.
Lu Hanjiang replied: "It has been more than four months. The doctor has seen it and said that the fetus is stable and there is no serious problem."
"That's good." Lu Shangshu's expression was a little solemn. After a moment, he shook his head and sighed: "This is not a good time."
Lu Hanjiang curled his lips. This was not the first time he heard these words. He could only say: "There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain. Now that the boat is finished, why can uncle teach me?"
Lu Shangshu was silent for a while, and then asked: "Brother Meng, is there any news?"
Lu Shangshu probably didn't know about Meng Yuan's fake death, but since the other party asked, he obviously believed that the other party had never died from the beginning.
Lu Hanjiang was honest. He said bluntly: "So far, there is no news."
Lu Shangshu stood up and took a few steps back and forth, and then said solemnly: "Based on what has happened before, it won't take a few days for the palace to issue a decree to allow the princess to enter the palace to raise the fetus."
Lu Hanjiang said with a smile: "My nephew believes that the divine grace is so great that we cannot live up to it."
"That's right," Lu Shangshu nodded with approval: "Before the birth of Your Highness the Princess's child, Your Majesty will definitely protect her from worries, and with the support of the Imperial Concubine, there is no place more suitable for Your Highness to raise a baby than in the palace.
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Obviously what the old emperor wants is not the princess herself, but the child. So no matter what happens in the future, His Majesty the Emperor will not let the princess suffer any harm.
By placing the princess in such a safe place, Lu Hanjiang can eliminate his worries and deal with the overt and covert attacks from all sides with peace of mind.
"Several of your highnesses have extended an olive branch to you, do you have any thoughts in your own mind?" Lu Shangshu asked, obviously his words were a bit insincere, and the deep meaning in his eyes was a bit too heavy.
In this regard, Lu Hanjiang just shook his head, and Lu Shangshu's eyes became deeper and deeper. He continued to ask: "Especially His Highness the Second Highness, His Highness the Crown Prince died young, and now he can be regarded as half of the eldest son. He made a bid, and is willing to
How do you feel about sharing the world with you?"
"Uncle, you and my family should not use this method to tempt you again."
The corners of Lu Hanjiang's eyes were slightly curved, and he smiled without knowing it. He said, "If we wait until today just to wait for the price, wouldn't we be underestimating the abilities of Mr. Meng and you?"
The air in the study seemed to be stagnant. Lu Shangshu did not speak for a long time, but looked at Lu Hanjiang with approval and approval in his eyes.