son, don't mess around

Chapter 803 The Arrogant and Unruly Crown Prince of Lin

A light, yet extremely arrogant tone echoed in the room.

Lu Xuan's face was ashen. He held Tao Ya in his arms, his body trembling. He stared wide-eyed in disbelief, as if he had never expected that the Prince of Lin would be so arrogant.

Is this really how the Lü family is being humiliated?
Tonight, not only did he humiliate his wife, but he even said in front of her that he would come back to see her again... Is there anything more humiliating and outrageous in the world?

Lu Xuan pointed at Lin Jiangnian's hand, his hand trembling slightly, too angry to utter a single word.

Tao Ya, who was in his arms, looked even paler with her delicate face, and her eyes flashed with horror, as if she had never expected that the Prince of Lin would be so reckless.

It was far beyond her plans!

After saying this casually, Lin Jiangnian turned around and walked out of the room.

Outside the door, the lights were on.

Many guards and servants of the Lü family gathered at the entrance, looking at the Prince of Lin in their line of sight with vigilance and fear.

They heard everything that was just said clearly.

Many of them were also seething with anger, but they were too frustrated to show it.

Too embarrassing!

They bullied their young master and humiliated their young mistress... When has the once renowned Lü family in the capital ever suffered such humiliation?
As servants in the Lü household, they also felt aggrieved.

However, despite their anger and frustration, no one dared to stop them. They could only watch helplessly as the Prince of Lin walked out with an air of nonchalance, preparing to swagger away.

At this moment, a burst of rapid footsteps sounded.

Immediately, a gloomy figure appeared.

"master?!"

"Master is here!"

A surprised exclamation came from the crowd.

Then, Lü Fusheng's figure came into Lin Jiangnian's sight.

His face was extremely cold. He walked up to Lin Jiangnian, stopped, and remained expressionless.

Lin Jiangnian also stopped and looked at Lü Fusheng in front of him with a calm expression.

"father!"

Inside the room, Lü Xuan was holding Tao Ya in his arms. When he saw his father appear, he clung to him like a lifeline: "Father, he forced his way into Ya'er's room and intended to do something to her..."

"Father, you must stand up for your child and Ya'er!"

When Lü Xuan's voice reached Lü Fusheng's ears, his expression darkened even further.

He already knew what had happened before he arrived. Now, seeing this scene, he understood everything even more.

His gaze first fell on Lü Xuan's indignant expression, then on Tao Ya, who was nestled in Lü Xuan's arms, looking utterly pitiful. Her expression was weak, and her body trembled slightly, as if she had been provoked and insulted.

Lu Fusheng withdrew his gaze and finally focused it back on Lin Jiangnian in front of him.

Lin Jiangnian's gaze was calm and extremely relaxed. There wasn't even a trace of tension or other emotion on his face.

Despite being surrounded by guards and servants from the Lü family, the Prince of Lin's heir showed no sign of fear!
Lu Fusheng stared intently at Lin Jiangnian for a long time before speaking in a deep voice: "Your Highness, can you give me an explanation?"

Lin Jiangnian looked at him and asked in a relaxed tone, "What explanation does Lord Lü want?"

Lu Fusheng focused his mind and asked in a cold voice, "Why did Your Highness break into the Lu residence at night, and why did you appear in my daughter-in-law's boudoir?"

"Your Highness, what have you done to my daughter-in-law this time?"

The question was cold, tinged with anger. Clearly, this former Minister of Personnel was also suppressing his own rage.

Since Lin Jiangnian arrived in Beijing, he has acted extremely recklessly, completely disregarding the Lü family. Now, he is going even further, his behavior becoming increasingly outrageous, which is infuriating.

Faced with Lü Fusheng's questioning, Lin Jiangnian remained remarkably calm. He merely gave Lü Fusheng a meaningful look and asked, "Lord Lü, do you truly wish for an explanation from this young master?"

Lu Fusheng suddenly looked up, reading something profound in the young man's eyes. His heart sank... What exactly was the purpose of this Prince Lin's heir?
What exactly was his purpose in coming to the Lü family?
"Your Highness, I demand an explanation from you!"

After a moment, Lü Fusheng's tone turned slightly somber: "Your Highness has humiliated my Lü family in this way. If you don't give an explanation, how can I face everyone in the manor?"

Looking at the old, deep-set face before him, Lin Jiangnian was unsure whether the old man knew about the matter or whether he had been involved.

But none of this matters.

He chuckled and said indifferently, "Why should I, this young master, give you an explanation?"

"If I don't give it to him, what can Lord Lü do?"

Such an arrogant tone caused many people present to change their expressions.

This is too arrogant!

However, Lü Fusheng's expression did not change much: "So, Your Highness does not intend to give me an explanation?"

"So what?"

Lin Jiangnian said calmly.

Silence fell all around, and the air seemed to suddenly turn cold.

After a brief pause, it was interrupted by Lin Jiangnian's soft chuckle.

"If Lord Lü is dissatisfied with what happened tonight, he is welcome to come and cause trouble for me in the future. I will welcome him anytime."

Lin Jiangnian's tone remained indifferent; from beginning to end, he did not take anyone in front of him seriously.

Even this former Minister of Personnel was no exception.

Looking at his gloomy face, Lin Jiangnian said calmly, "If Lord Lü wishes to complain about this young master before the Emperor, he is welcome to do so at any time."

"It's getting late, so I won't disturb your family reunion any longer."

After saying that, Lin Jiangnian strode away.

Lin Jiangnian was surrounded by countless guards, but none of them dared to step forward.

As Lin Jiangnian stepped forward, the surrounding guards instinctively retreated.

"father!"

At the door of the room, seeing Lin Jiangnian about to leave, Lü Xuan looked anxiously at Lü Fusheng.

But Lu Fusheng's gaze was deep, and he said calmly in a deep voice, "Send His Highness away from the residence!"

These words startled many of the servants. But after a brief moment, they quickly realized what was happening and made way for them.

Lu Xuan's face was filled with disbelief.

Father, you just let them go like that?

That's it...

Lu Xuan wanted to say something, but when he met his father's cold gaze, all the remaining words stuck in his throat.

He stood frozen in place, shivering, without uttering a word.

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiangnian paused slightly, glanced back, and his gaze swept across the faces of the group before finally settling on Lü Xuan.

It was unclear whether he was speaking to Lü Xuan or to Tao Ya, who was in his arms.

"I will come again."

His nonchalant tone, coupled with his extremely arrogant attitude, made Lü Xuan and Tao Ya's expressions even more unpleasant.

In the courtyard, a cold wind howled, and the atmosphere was deathly still.

The silence was eerily quiet.

After Lin Jiangnian left, the surrounding crowd remained standing. The guards and servants exchanged bewildered glances, unsure how to react.

Then, Lü Fusheng's deep voice rang out: "All of you, step back."

His tone was low, with a hint of indifference.

"No one is allowed to utter a single word about what happened tonight."

Despite his cold tone, this former Minister of Personnel still possessed an aura that made people afraid to look him in the eye.

The servants and guards of the manor naturally understood that if word got out about tonight's events, it would cause a huge uproar. Such a commotion would be no less than the uproar caused by the assassination attempt on the Hu family's daughter a few days ago. Anyone who dared to spread the word would be courting death!
The guards and servants all shut up and then left the courtyard.

Soon, only Lü Fusheng and Lü Xuan, holding Tao Ya in their arms, remained under the eaves, their faces grim and their eyes filled with complex emotions: "Father..."

"Let's go back to our room first."

Lu Fusheng's tone was calm, indifferent, and devoid of any emotion.

Lu Xuan gritted his teeth, but ultimately said nothing. When they returned to the room, Tao Ya, who had been nestled in his arms, seemed to finally come to her senses. She struggled to get up from Lu Xuan's embrace, her eyes brimming with tears and slightly red, looking utterly pitiful.

Tao Ya spoke softly, bowing slightly to Lü Fusheng: "Daughter-in-law greets father-in-law."

The voice was hoarse and trembling, which made people's hearts tremble.

Lu Fusheng stared at Tao Ya for a long time without saying a word.

"Father, why did you let him leave like this tonight?"

At this moment, Lü Xuan finally couldn't help but ask the question.

He was so frustrated and angry!

"He has humiliated Ya'er like this, showing no regard for our Lü family at all. To do this in public is tantamount to slapping your face, Father!"

Lu Xuan was furious, his eyes also reddening: "He...he also humiliated Ya'er, Father, he did that to Ya'er..."

Lu Xuan didn't continue speaking, and Tao Ya's expression changed again. Her already pitiful look made her almost cry.

"My lord, I... I don't want to live anymore..."

Upon hearing this, Lü Xuan hurriedly went to comfort Tao Ya.

"Ya'er, this is not your fault. It's all because the Prince of Lin's son has gone too far."

"Don't worry, Ya'er, I will definitely get justice for you!"

"Father, why did you let him go like this today?!"

At this moment, Lü Xuan's tone was filled with resentment.

Lu Fusheng simply stared at him coldly, saying expressionlessly, "What can you do if we don't let him go?"

Lu Xuan gritted his teeth: "He humiliated Ya'er, how can we let him go so easily?"

Lu Fusheng's eyes grew even colder: "If we don't let him go, who can keep him here tonight?"

"Naturally..."

Just as Lü Xuan was about to speak angrily, he saw his father's cold eyes, which was like a bucket of cold water being poured on him, instantly sobering him up.

"Yes, but..."

Lü Xuan moved his lips, as if he wanted to say something.

"Are we just going to let him go like this?!"

Lu Xuan's voice was low, his face full of resentment: "He has humiliated us like this, are we really so powerless to do anything about it?"

"Father, you were the Minister of Personnel... Even if you are not now, does that mean our Lü family has fallen to such a state where we can be bullied at will?"

Lu Fusheng's eyes were downcast, clearly indicating his own displeasure. Looking at his son's furious face, he said in a deep voice, "He is the heir apparent of the Prince of Lin, a man of noble birth. Who in this world can possibly do anything to him?"

Lu Xuan gritted his teeth: "Is there really no one who can control him?"

Lu Fusheng said coldly, "So many people want to kill him, but he's still alive and well."

"You think our Lü family can take revenge?"

Let alone the fact that the Lü family is no longer what it used to be, even if the Lü family still maintained the prestige it had a year ago, so what?
Even the Third Prince's failed rebellion was inextricably linked to the presence of this Prince Lin's heir. Their Lü family was merely a powerful and influential clan with a deeper background!
In this world, if we're really talking about power, who can compare to the Prince Lin's mansion?
Lu Xuan's face was deathly pale, filled with extreme resentment: "Father, is there really no other way?"

"Are we just going to stand by and watch him humiliate Ya'er like this?"

"Father, did you hear that? He even said in public that he would come looking for Ya'er again... Father, are we really powerless to let him bully us?"

"Or do you, Father, also want me to stand by and watch him bully Ya'er, and I'm powerless to do anything about it?!"

Hearing Lü Xuan's low and indignant tone, Lü Fusheng's gaze was equally cold.

How could he not be angry?

The Crown Prince of Lin has gone too far in bullying them; how could he not be angry?

“This matter cannot be ignored; the Crown Prince of Lin has gone too far in bullying us.”

Lu Fusheng's gaze was deep: "What you said is not wrong. Although my Lu family has fallen on hard times, we are not so badly bullied as this, not even by the Prince of Lin!"

“I will certainly demand an explanation from him regarding this matter; I will not stand idly by and watch you suffer humiliation!”

Upon hearing this, Lü Xuan's gloomy expression softened considerably.

"Thank you, Father, for standing up for Ya'er!"

Lü Xuan spoke.

"You go out first."

At this moment, Lü Fusheng suddenly spoke again.

Hearing this, Lü Xuan was stunned and hadn't quite reacted yet when he heard Lü Fusheng say, "I have something to say to Ya'er."

Lu Xuan stood there, stunned, not understanding what was going on for a moment.

Tao Ya, who had been looking pitiful, suddenly trembled, a look of fear flashing in her eyes.

"Father, you're looking for Ya'er..."

Just as Lü Xuan was about to speak, Lü Fusheng glanced at him and said, "Ask her some things."

His tone was neither cold nor indifferent.

But Lü Xuan knew that this was a reaction from his father, who was in a very bad mood. He felt uneasy, but even more puzzled.

Father, what should we say to Ya'er?
However, knowing his father was in a bad mood, Lü Xuan's heart sank, and he didn't dare to ask anything more. He could only give Tao Ya a comforting look before getting up and leaving the room.

"boom."

The door was closed.

The atmosphere in the cold room suddenly froze.

Tao Ya's heart skipped a beat, and a feeling of unease welled up inside her.

It was late at night, and all was quiet.

Only Tao Ya and Lü Fusheng remained in the room. The flickering light illuminated Lü Fusheng's cold and indifferent face as he stared silently at Tao Ya.

His deep eyes seemed to see right through her.

Tao Ya's face was pale, and she dared not meet Lü Fusheng's gaze. She forced herself to remain calm and asked in a composed tone, "Father, what do you need me for?"

Lu Fusheng stared at her for a long time, until the atmosphere in the room became extremely oppressive, before he spoke indifferently: "Speak, what happened?"

These words startled Tao Ya: "Father, what do you mean? I don't understand."

Lu Fusheng's eyes were indifferent: "Xuan'er isn't here, are you still planning to continue lying?"

"The Crown Prince of Lin has come to my Lü residence several times. What is his purpose in seeking you out? Do you think you can keep it a secret?"

Upon hearing this, Tao Ya's face turned deathly pale.

"father……"

"You know perfectly well what your Tao family did behind the scenes back then. I'll turn a blind eye in the end because Xuan'er genuinely likes you."

Lu Fusheng's eyes were cold and sharp, and his tone was indifferent: "But now, if you want to drag my Lu family into the abyss, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"

A cold and oppressive aura of authority.

Such an overwhelming aura was too much for Tao Ya to bear. She staggered a couple of steps and then collapsed to the ground.

His face was deathly pale, devoid of any color.

……

(End of this chapter)