The scumbag wiped out my entire family, I was reborn to marry the villain prince

Chapter 69: The Duke of Zhenguo Returns to the Court

Thirty miles from the west gate of the capital.

The Duke of Zhenguo was sitting in the tent, drinking low-alcohol liquor with Lu Yuzhi and Lu Qinghan. There were several plates of braised beef in soy sauce on the table.

"I don't know how Yu'er is doing. I really miss her a little bit." Lu Qinghan suddenly said.

She and Lu Yuzhi are twins, a boy and a girl, and Lu Qingyu is their younger sister.

Lu Qingyu grew up following them closely and was particularly attached to them.

In addition, the Duke of Zhenguo only married one wife, so the relationship between the three brothers and sisters was much deeper than that of ordinary wealthy families.

"I just don't know how Prince Jing treats Yu'er." Lu Yuzhi put down the liquor, and a hint of tenderness appeared on his cold face.

When King Jing was mentioned, the atmosphere in the tent seemed to become completely cold.

They all have no good feelings towards Prince Jing, Duke Lu Zheng, Madam Lu Yun Wan, Lu Yuzhi, and Lu Qingyu. It's a pity that Lu Qingyu, the younger sister, insists on marrying the seemingly indifferent Seventh Prince.

At this time, Yun Wan lifted the curtain and walked in, her face looking a little heavy.

"I just received a report from the scouts. A lot of things happened in Kyoto in the past week." Yun Wan still finds it incredible.

In just one week, the situation in Kyoto City almost changed.

First, the Queen Mother was seriously ill and was cured by Yu'er, then King Jing and his daughter were divorced by imperial decree, then Concubine Su tried to poison the Queen Mother but failed and then committed suicide, and then the Ming family murdered and framed the person.
Each of these incidents is like a chain reaction, and the density of events is frighteningly high.

Yun Wan handed the letter brought by the scout to the Duke of Zhenguo, and Lu Yuzhi and Lu Qinghan hurried over to take a look.

After reading it, the four of them were silent, with subtle expressions on their faces.

After a long silence, Lu Qinghan took the lead in breaking the deadlock, "Dad, Mom, isn't the best thing here for my little sister to get a divorce?"

The other three nodded repeatedly. This was a pleasant surprise.

Although this incompatibility of fate is a bit strange, the result is good in the end.

"However, Yuer is actually the person in charge of this plague matter." Lu Yuzhi frowned.

If a task like this is done well, everything will be fine, but if it is messed up, Yuer will not be able to take the blame.

The army marched for more than an hour and finally arrived at Qingshan Town, eight miles outside the west gate of the capital, which was also the only way for farewell and welcoming ceremonies in the capital.

Lu Qingyu and He Junxuan stood on both sides, and together with many officials, silently waited for the arrival of the army.

Lu Qingyu dressed up early this morning to come and welcome her parents and brothers and sisters back home.

But she didn't expect that He Junxuan was there too.

He was the only prince on the scene. Other princes did not come to greet him in order to avoid suspicion. After all, the prestige of the Duke of Zhenguo was too high now. If they greeted him, it might be seen as trying to curry favor with him.

"Now that the Duke of Zhenguo has returned to the court, I'm afraid there will be a new atmosphere in the court." A minister laughed.

"Yes, the Duke of Zhenguo is a well-deserved hero of our dynasty. Your Majesty will certainly reward this great contributor generously." Another minister also spoke in an official tone.

"You all know, right? The eldest son and daughter of the Zhenguo family are still unmarried. I wonder who will be lucky enough to become a relative of the Zhenguo family this time."

When Lu Qingyu heard the word "relatives", his pupils shrank instantly and a chill rose up his spine.

She was so busy recently that she almost forgot that after her father's triumphant return, her elder brother and sister would be married off separately.

In the previous life, the eldest brother was forced to marry Xu Lingxuan, and the eldest sister was married by His Majesty to the prince of the Northern King, He Mingyan, a beast who beat his pregnant wife. The Northern King is His Majesty's biological brother from the same father and mother. He was spoiled by His Majesty and the late emperor since he was a child, and developed a bohemian character. The prince he taught was even more vulgar.

Lu Qingyu still clearly remembered that her eldest sister was beaten to the point where she was only breathing her last breath, and the baby in her belly was also miscarried.

However, the Prince of the Northern King was only reprimanded by His Majesty and confined to his house for a month, and the matter was left unresolved.

Lu Qingyu's hands were tightly clenched on the corner of his clothes, and his veins were bulging.

In this life, she must not let her sister make the same mistake again.

He Junxuan was silently paying attention to Lu Qingyu. When he saw her nervous expression, his heart inexplicably tightened.

Before he could react to his concern for Lu Qingyu, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

What is she worried about?
What was she thinking?
The army finally arrived at Qingshan Town in a mighty manner. Lu Zheng, the leader, jumped off his horse first and led his wife Yun Wan and two children towards the ministers.

"Welcome back to the court!"

The ministers congratulated in unison, their voices resounding through the sky.

With a faint smile on his face, Lu Zheng greeted the leader, Prince Li He Junxuan.

"I am deeply grateful to see Your Highness the Eighth Prince waiting here. I would also like to thank Your Highness and Your Majesty for their concern on behalf of the soldiers fighting on the battlefield." Lu Zheng said with a smile.

He Junxuan also smiled slightly, but shocked the ministers around him.

Are they dazzled?
This King Li always has a sullen face no matter when and where he is. When has he ever smiled?

Something must be wrong when things are abnormal. The ministers tacitly took a few steps back and stayed away from He Junxuan.

"Duke Zhenguo is too modest. You are a meritorious official of our dynasty. My father personally ordered me to come and greet you. By the way, your daughter is here today, too."

As he spoke, He Junxuan glanced at the crowd behind him.

Lu Qingyu tried her best to control her excitement and the tears that were about to well up in her eyes, and walked out of the crowd steadily.

"Dad, Mom, brother, sister." Although Lu Qingyu tried her best to control her voice, the sobs in her voice still moved many people.

I have always heard that the family of the Duke of Zhenguo has a very good relationship. They are completely free of the intrigues, fratricide, unkind parents, and unfilial children that are common among the noble families.

Now seeing Lu Qingyu's excited reaction, everyone felt inexplicably envious.

In fact, if it were not for the conflicts of interest, no one would not want a peaceful family. However, under the influence of interests, all this is ultimately a luxury.

When Lu Zheng saw his little daughter who had lost a lot of weight, he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable and his eyes became sore uncontrollably.

"Dad is back." After a long while, Lu Zheng, a strong man who was eight feet tall, finally uttered a word.

He had a lot of things he wanted to say to his daughter, but the current situation was simply not appropriate.

He Junxuan said, "Why don't you, the Duke of Zhenguo, catch up with your daughter first, and then we'll set off back to the capital."

These words touched Lu Zheng's heart. He looked at He Junxuan with a hint of gratitude in his eyes, "Thank you, Eighth Prince, for your consideration."

After returning to the tent, Lu Qingyu knelt on the ground with a plop and said in a trembling voice, "Unfilial daughter Lu Qingyu, I have seen my father and mother. I should not have insisted on marrying King Jing. I was wrong."

(End of this chapter)