son, don't mess around

Beijing.

A house located in the eastern suburbs of the imperial city in Beijing.

The person living here is none other than the former Minister of Personnel, Lu Fusheng, who was dismissed from office and placed under house arrest!
The Lu family got involved in the struggle for imperial power, but luckily escaped. Lu Fusheng was dismissed from his post, and the Lu family's property was confiscated. The Lu family went from being a prominent family to falling to the bottom overnight.

However, in comparison, the Lu family is undoubtedly lucky!

Most of the officials and forces involved in the incident did not escape. Countless people were implicated, executed, or beheaded.

The Lu family was lucky enough to survive and escape the disaster.

Today, the Lu family is under house arrest in this house in the eastern suburbs.

Although they were under house arrest, the Lu family still had a large house where they were under house arrest. The house was fully staffed with maids and servants, and the Lu family's life was not miserable.

Although it is far from the glorious days of the Lu family in the past, on the wedding day of Lu Xuan, the son of the Lu family, a year ago, most of the powerful forces in the capital were invited to come and congratulate.

Compared to the past, the Lu family is indeed in decline. But the Lu family's life is still luxurious.

The only inconvenience is probably that without permission, people from the Lu family are not allowed to leave the capital at will, and even if they leave the mansion, someone will follow them.

The entire Lu family was under the surveillance of the imperial court. The area around the Lu Mansion and beyond was filled with the imperial court's lackeys, and the figure of Mi Tiansi could be seen everywhere.

Naturally, those who came to visit the Lu family were all under the surveillance of the Mi Tiansi.

Today, inside Lu's mansion, the courtyard was quiet.

Lu Fusheng was sitting in the yard with his eyes closed, resting.

Lv Fusheng is nearly 60 years old, and his hair is now gray. He has lived here since he was dismissed from his post and placed under house arrest. His life is simple now, and he listens to music and enjoys dancing every day, living a retirement life.

Although he was placed under house arrest and the Lu family was in decline, he was, after all, the Minister of Personnel and had great power in the court, so it was naturally impossible for him to fall into such a miserable state.

During this period, there have been people who wanted to visit him, but he politely turned them away on the grounds of not feeling well.

Being able to save his life was already extremely lucky. Now Lu Fusheng did not want to have anything to do with other forces.

His every move now is under the surveillance of the emperor.

Just as Lu Fusheng was listening to the music in the courtyard and enjoying a leisurely and peaceful life, a servant walked up to him and reported: "Master, someone wants to see you."

"not see."

Lu Fusheng half-closed his eyes and waved his hand: "Didn't I tell you before that I won't see anyone?"

The servant stood aside and said cautiously: "Master, the people who came are from the Zhao family!"

"Zhao family?"

When he heard the name Zhao family, Lu Fusheng didn't react at first, but then he suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Zhao family, which Zhao family?"

The servant whispered, "The current Prime Minister Zhao, from the Zhao family!"

After these words were spoken, Lu Fusheng's face turned solemn and he sat up.

If any ordinary official from aristocratic family came to him, Lu Fusheng would not intend to meet him.

But the Zhao family is different!
The current Prime Minister of Zhao, a veteran of three dynasties, is extremely powerful.

It is no exaggeration to say that the prestige of Prime Minister Zhao is even higher than that of the current emperor.

Now that the Zhao family suddenly came knocking on his door, Lu Fusheng had to be cautious.

Could it be that Prime Minister Zhao was looking for him?
What's the matter?

Lu Fusheng's eyes were uncertain. He was familiar with Prime Minister Zhao. They served in the same court and saw each other every day. But Prime Minister Zhao was not wooed by any force, so Lu Fusheng's relationship with him was not very good.

What’s the meaning of the Zhao family suddenly coming now?

"Who is coming?"

Lu Fusheng asked.

The servant replied, "It's a young man, he looks strange and I have never seen him before."

"young people?"

Lu Fusheng narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Please ask him to come in."

"Yes."

Afterwards, Lu Fusheng straightened his clothes and stood up.

Soon, a servant from the mansion led a young man into the yard.

When Lu Fusheng's eyes fell on the young man, he frowned slightly.

strangeness!

Young people I have never seen before!

Is he a servant of the Zhao Mansion?

Or did he bring some intelligence?
"you are?"

Lu Fusheng looked at the young man, frowned and asked.

The young man said nothing, but glanced at the servant next to him.

Lu Fusheng waved his hand: "You go down first."

After the servants left, when only Lu Fusheng and the young man were left in the courtyard, the young man looked at Lu Fusheng under the eaves, chuckled and said, "Master Lu, long time no see!"

This voice, this expression... looks a little familiar!
Lu Fusheng felt that this young man looked familiar, but he couldn't remember who he was for a moment?
"who are you?"

The young man smiled at Lu Fusheng, then reached out his hand to his cheek and quickly tore off a piece of thin film of dough from his face.

Soon, a familiar handsome face appeared in Lu Fusheng's sight.

"Lord Lu, do you still remember me?"

When Lu Fusheng's eyes fell on this familiar face, his expression suddenly changed, his heart skipped a beat, and he said in astonishment: "Prince Lin?!"

"It's you?!"

In the courtyard, Lin Jiang smiled and said, "It seems that Lord Lu still remembers this prince?"

At this moment, when he saw Lin Jiangnian appearing in front of him, Lu Fusheng was shocked and stunned, and even a little bit unbelievable.

"You, didn't you go back to Linjiang City?"

"how come……"

He had clearly received news that the Prince of Lin had returned to Linjiang City at the beginning of the year, but how come he suddenly appeared in the capital now?
In an instant, Lu Fusheng thought of the rebellion in the Xu Wang Mansion in the north... Could it be that the Prince of Lin Wang had some shameful purpose?

At this moment, Lu Fusheng's expression changed again and again.

"Master Lu, how are you?"

Lin Jiangnian saw the change in Lu Fusheng's expression and he chuckled and spoke.

After a brief and drastic change in his expression, Lu Fusheng gradually regained his composure and said with a smile, "It turns out to be His Royal Highness the Prince of Lin. I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person!"

As he spoke, Lu Fusheng bowed and said, "I, a commoner, greet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Lord Lu, there is no need to be so polite."

Lu Fusheng shook his head: "Your Highness, please be polite. I have no official position now, so Your Highness does not need to be so polite."

Then, Lu Fusheng said, "Your Highness has come from afar, please take a seat."

Lin Jiangnian did not hesitate to walk into the hall and sit down under the guidance of Lu Fusheng.

Afterwards, Lu Fusheng stepped forward to pour tea for Lin Jiangnian.

After finishing all this, Lu Fusheng looked at Lin Jiangnian and asked, "I wonder what is the important matter that brought you here today, Your Highness?"

Lin Jiangnian picked up the teacup, took a sip, looked at Lu Fusheng, and chuckled, "I am very surprised to see Lord Lu here."

"I thought that Lord Lu would not be able to escape this time?"

As soon as these words came out, a strange color flashed in Lu Fusheng's eyes, "What do you mean by this, Your Highness?" "I heard that Lord Lu was very close to the Third Prince in the past?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at him and said, "A year ago, on your son's wedding day, the Third Prince came in person to congratulate him, right?"

Lu Fusheng naturally also remembered what happened a year ago. A year ago, also at his son's wedding, this prince came to attend the wedding but was framed.

Thinking of this, Lu Fusheng's heart sank: "Your Highness, are you here to settle accounts with me?"

"Lord Lu has misunderstood. What happened a year ago has nothing to do with Lord Lu. I am not a petty person, so why would I cause trouble for Lord Lu?"

Lin Jiangnian shook his head: "I am just a little curious. The Third Prince was defeated in his rebellion and his followers were all captured. But why was it that Lord Lu was able to escape?"

Lu Fusheng instinctively sensed that the purpose of the prince of Lin was not simple, but he did not reveal it. He just said calmly: "For this matter, we should thank your majesty for his grace. Considering my hard work over the years, please spare my life."

"Now that I am lucky enough to be alive, I must abide by my duty and not have any other thoughts..."

Lu Fusheng spoke seriously, but Lin Jiangnian chuckled: "Don't worry, Lord Lu, this prince was not sent by His Majesty, Lord Lu, you don't have to be so anxious to show your loyalty."

"I am just curious. If Lord Lu doesn't want to talk, I won't force you."

Lu Fusheng naturally didn't believe it.

Why did the Prince of Lin suddenly appear in the capital again?
Why is there no wind outside?

He suddenly came to visit me today. Was it really just a simple visit?

Lu Fusheng had different thoughts in his mind. Before he could continue speaking, Lin Jiangnian seemed to suddenly remember something: "However, I heard that Lord Lu has some relationship with the current Empress Dowager?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Lu Fusheng's expression changed obviously.

Obviously, he didn't expect Lin Jiangnian to find out there. It also made him more certain that the Prince of Lin had bad intentions and must be targeting him.

Lu Fusheng took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, what do you want to say?"

"Your Highness is here in person today. What can I do for you? Please let me know!"

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows: "I've already told you, Lord Lu, there's no need to be so nervous."

Seeing Lu Fusheng's reaction, Lin Jiangnian remained calm and said, "I am just curious."

Lu Fusheng said in a deep voice: "Since Your Highness is curious, I have nothing to hide."

"My Lu family does have some relationship with the current Empress Dowager. Before the Empress Dowager entered the palace, her family was from the Xie family of Yuzhou. My Lu family also came from Yuzhou before it became prosperous. The Xie family has some blood relationship with my Lu family..."

"Then the Empress Dowager entered the palace and married the late emperor. My Lu family has always been well taken care of by the Empress Dowager in the capital. We have been in contact with each other for a long time!"

Lu Fusheng's eyes sank slightly, revealing a bit of trance in his eyes: "Your Majesty and the Third Prince are both born to the Queen Mother. When the Third Prince was still young, he had a close relationship with my Lu family. Later, the Third Prince gradually grew up and has always had a good relationship with my Lu family."

"It wasn't until later that His Royal Highness the Third Prince suddenly had the idea of ​​competing for the throne, but by then our Lu family had already run out of options..."

Lu Fusheng's voice was slightly deep. His Lu family was close to the Queen Mother and could be considered a legitimate in-law. Since the Third Prince was young, he had been close to his Lu family. In this way, when the Third Prince suddenly had the intention of competing for the throne, his Lu family would have no chance to escape.

Even if the Lu family does not want to get involved, in the eyes of many people, the Lu family has long been tied to the camp of the third prince.

For the Lu family, supporting the Third Prince is the only option.

It’s a pity that the third prince failed!
Faced with Lin Jiangnian's sudden visit, Lu Fusheng did not hide anything and slowly told him the whole story.

"After the Third Prince's coup failed, my Lu family, as a criminal subject, deserved death! But fortunately, the Queen Mother pleaded for my Lu family, and your Majesty was so kind and loving that he could not bear to kill my brothers and sisters again, so he spared my Lu family's life."

"Now, my Lu family can survive, thanks to your majesty's grace!"

Lu Fusheng spoke slowly and in a low voice.

Lin Jiangnian listened to his explanation quietly without saying a word.

What Lu Fusheng said was almost the same as what Zhao Xi said. The reasons they guessed were also almost the same.

However, Lin Jiangnian's doubts were even deeper.

However, he didn't show it.

"I see."

After Lu Fusheng finished explaining, Lin Jiangnian suddenly understood: "So, Your Majesty is really kind-hearted."

"exactly."

Lu Fusheng nodded and looked at Lin Jiangnian: "Does your highness have any other questions?"

"Of course not."

Lin Jiang laughed and said, "I came here today to see Lord Lu and to clear up the doubts in my heart. Since Lord Lu has already cleared up my doubts, I will not bother you any more."

Having said that, Lin Jiangnian stood up and prepared to leave.

Lu Fusheng's expression remained unchanged as he spoke, "In that case, Your Highness, please take care. I will see you off."

Lu Fusheng stood up to see him off.

When Lin Jiangnian was walking out of the hall, he suddenly stopped and looked back at Lu Fusheng: "By the way, this prince remembered something else."

"Your Highness, please speak."

"A few months ago, this prince was assassinated in Chujiang City. He was pursued by a group of assassins and almost died. Does Lord Lu know about this?"

After hearing these words, Lu Fusheng's heart sank.

"I have heard something about it."

Lu Fusheng did not deny it, and showed concern: "I wonder if Your Highness is injured?!"

"Thank you Lord Lu for your concern. I am lucky and I am not dead."

Lin Jiangnian said calmly.

Lu Fusheng was relieved, and then he concentrated and asked: "Your Highness, can you find out who ordered the assassination?"

"Of course I found out."

Lin Jiangnian glanced at him and said, "This prince has found the mastermind behind the scenes in Jiangnan. Unfortunately, behind that mastermind, there is another mastermind!"

"Yeah?!"

Lu Fusheng's face showed a cold expression, and he said angrily: "Someone dared to be so audacious, Your Highness must not let them off easily. If there is anyone who can help you, Your Highness, please speak up."

"Thank you very much, Master Lu!"

Lin Jiangnian retracted his gaze from Lu Fusheng and said, "I came here in a hurry today and didn't have time to bring some gifts to Lord Lu. I will send them to Lord Lu in two days when I am free!"

"Your Highness, there is no need to be so polite."

Lu Fusheng said quickly.

Lin Jiangnian smiled, turned around and walked out of the yard.

Just then, two figures walked in from outside the yard.

One male and one female.

The man had a delicate and gentle appearance, while the woman next to him was dressed gorgeously, with a delicate and delicate appearance, and looked quite cool and elegant.

When they saw Lin Jiangnian, they paused.

"Dad, this is..."

At the door, the man saw Lin Jiangnian and looked up at Lu Fusheng behind him with some confusion.

Hearing this, Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows.

Lu Xuan?

The groom at last year’s wedding?

So, the person next to him is naturally the daughter of the Tao family, Lu Xuan’s bride.

Tao Ya?!
...(End of chapter)