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Chapter 195 Favoring one and favoring another
Although Zhu Cheng had guessed from Lu Qing's previous attitude that he would not be able to say anything too respectful, he really didn't expect that this person would speak in such a loud tone.

The key point is that when he said this, he looked very confident, as if he didn't feel guilty at all about using the title of Emperor Jin to pressure others.

No matter what, Zhu Cheng is old enough after all, so he is not so stupid as to be completely clueless.

He suddenly thought that since Shanqing Temple was quite famous and Yan Daoxin was a world-renowned miracle doctor, the person who could travel with him would probably not be an ordinary person.

Think about the two big men who looked like guardians at the door. Apart from their tall stature and strong muscles, their majestic aura would be hard to find, not to mention the soldiers of Prince Shuo's palace, even in the Shuo army.

Thinking of this, and looking at Zhu Yu who was standing there calmly and not at all afraid of his anger, he had a guess in his mind, and the anger that had just risen up suddenly disappeared. He took a few deep breaths, adjusted his attitude, looked at Lu Qing cautiously, and asked, "I wonder who this person is...?"

Lu Qing took out a badge from his waist. Zhu Cheng took a glance and immediately recognized that it was the badge that only the princes who were canonized by Emperor Jin had. And those who could receive such a canonization from Emperor Jin were naturally his sons.

Although Zhu Cheng had lived in Shuodi for a long time and could not tell what the pattern on the waist badge represented, but the person standing behind Zhu Yu clearly showed that he was protecting her. Who else could it be but the King of Freedom Lu Qing himself!

Although he didn't think that King Xiaoyao, who had no real power and was not the biological son of Emperor Jin, was anything great, but as the saying goes, "When beating a dog, you have to look at the owner." No matter what, this man was personally appointed by Emperor Jin and was married to his daughter. It was not a good choice to make enemies with him.

Zhu Cheng restrained his expression and suppressed the anger that had just appeared on his face. He looked calm, as if he was not the one who had just been furious with Zhu Yu.

"So it's my dear son-in-law." He waved to the steward outside and said, "Tell someone to prepare some good wine and delicious food. I'll have dinner in this side courtyard today!"

The manager had just noticed that the atmosphere in the small classroom was a bit tense, so he hurried to the door, worried that something might have happened to Zhu Cheng. Naturally, he also discovered Zhu Yu and knew Lu Qing's identity. He was stunned, but when he heard Zhu Cheng's instructions, he quickly responded and turned around to deal with it.

"Wait." The steward had just taken two steps when Zhu Cheng stopped him again. "This matter must not be known to outsiders. Do you understand?"

"I understand. I'll ask someone to deliver the wine and food to the entrance of the chestnut garden later!" The manager responded immediately, nodded hurriedly, and walked out quickly.

Seeing that Zhu Cheng behaved reasonably well, Lu Qing's expression returned to his usual calm, as if nothing unpleasant had happened. He politely bowed to his father-in-law and said, "If it weren't for a reason, I wouldn't have come here with my wife without even saying hello. I hope you won't take it as an offense, father-in-law."

Zhu Cheng hurriedly returned the gift.

Although Lu Qing, the King of Xiaoyao, and he, the King of Shuo, are both princes of the first rank and on an equal footing, as a father-in-law, he is naturally superior to his son-in-law. However, the difference in closeness between Lu Qing, a vassal king of the first rank in name, and the adopted son of Emperor Jin is self-evident.

It's easy to say anything behind the scenes, but in front of the other party, Zhu Cheng didn't dare to be arrogant in front of Lu Qing. What's more, Lu Qing said that there was a reason for everything. Combined with Zhu Yu's previous tone, it seemed that there was some trouble in his Shuo Kingdom. Zhu Cheng felt a little unsure and didn't dare to say much.

After everyone had re-seated themselves, Zhu Cheng asked Lu Qing cordially, "I wonder what brings you here, my dear son-in-law?"

Judging from his attitude, although he was able to sit down and have a good chat, he intentionally or unintentionally locked his conversation with Lu Qing, paying no attention to Zhu Yu who was standing beside him. Lu Qing did not answer him, but turned his head and whispered to Zhu Yu: "Madam, are you hungry?"

"From noon till now, I have only eaten a few snacks. I am really hungry." Zhu Yu nodded to him.

"In that case, let's discuss the serious matters after dinner." Lu Qing then turned around and looked at Zhu Cheng, speaking to him in a polite but distant tone.

Zhu Cheng nodded, but he didn't show it on his face. In his heart, he was shocked.

In the past, he had always heard that the custom of Dajin was that men were responsible for the outside world and women were responsible for the inside world. Whether a woman was waiting to be married or married, she had to live in the inner house honestly. It was very rude to show her face outside. Only poor families would do so to make a living.

Therefore, women in Dajin are absolutely not allowed to interfere in serious matters other than housework.

In addition, Lu Qing was also known to be a playboy according to rumors, so he agreed with Princess Shuo's opinion and was reluctant to marry his legitimate daughter to him.

But why is this Lu Qing so noble today that no one dares to look down on him? Not only is he willing to bring Zhu Yu from such a long distance to Shuo Country, but he also acts as if he is protecting her like a treasure?
Although Zhu Cheng did not have much leisure in the past few months to imagine what kind of life his concubine's daughter would live after marrying into the Kingdom of Jin, the scene before his eyes was definitely not what he could imagine in his mind.

As a father, it is naturally a happy thing to see his daughter being loved by her husband. Zhu Cheng secretly observed the interaction between Lu Qing and Zhu Yu and was secretly amazed.

Since no one wanted to talk to him about serious matters before dinner, Zhu Cheng was not idle either. He turned his attention to Yan Daoxin who was standing beside him.

"Master Yan, my wife is overwhelmed with worry today. She has been chewing bark and swallowing needles, unable to sleep at night. She is becoming more and more haggard day by day. We have consulted many doctors and physicians, but to no avail.

"I wonder if I could ask the Taoist priest to take my pulse and find the root of this illness?" he said to Yan Daoxin.

Yan Daoxin glanced at Zhu Yu standing beside him. Although Zhu Yu remained calm from beginning to end, as if he had expected Zhu Cheng's reaction, he still felt unhappy.

Why? Seeing his daughter suddenly sneak back mysteriously, without asking any questions, he kept blaming and denying everything. For such a long time, even Zhu Yu's mother didn't mention it once, but he was quite concerned about his wife's health!

Yan Daoxin was extremely upset by such blatant favoritism.

So he rolled his eyes and nodded, "Of course, of course. Your Highness, please have the princess and Zhu Yu's mother sent to this side courtyard. I'll take their pulses and examine their illnesses one by one. If they have any illnesses, I'll treat them, and if they don't, I'll keep them healthy."

(End of this chapter)