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Chapter 61 Horse Stool
Zhu Yu really wanted to ask what the scar on Lu Qing's back was about, but she quickly remembered her original purpose and had to put this "long story" aside for the time being.

Apart from the three horrifying scars, there was the new injury that Zhu Yu had just been looking for, the one he had sustained tonight.

There were several red and swollen spots on Lu Qing's back that had not yet faded, which were obvious injuries from being beaten with a stick.

Zhu Yu frowned, feeling confused, but didn't care about anything else and pulled his shirt down again.

Lu Qing did not stop her. He followed her lead and simply took off his shirt, revealing his entire upper body.

From the shoulder blade to the lower back, there were red and swollen stick wounds everywhere. Zhu Yu roughly counted them and found that there were more than ten of them. This did not include the long journey back from the palace, which wasted a lot of time. Some of the marks that were relatively less severe also disappeared during this period.

She originally saw that although the guards had been driving people with sticks all the way, they were still respectful and polite when they spoke to Lu Qing at the palace gate. She also guessed that they must be holding back their strength, making a strong gesture, but not using much force.

Now it seems that those people are just nice in attitude, but they are not polite at all in their actions.

"How could these people hit me so hard..." She sat aside, frowning as she looked at Lu Qing. He seemed fine, as if the injuries on his back had been inflicted on others and he was completely unaware. "Did you expect to encounter something like this when you entered the palace?"

Lu Qing smiled nonchalantly and said nothing, but that was equivalent to giving an answer.

Through their previous dealings, Zhu Yu had gotten to know Lu Qing's temper a little better.

This guy usually speaks and acts in a vague way, making it difficult for people to understand him. However, when it comes to matters of interest, he is always frank and honest, and never plays tricks.

Likewise, he also likes to speak his mind directly without beating around the bush.

So Zhu Yu directly expressed her doubts. Anyway, she couldn't sleep well because she couldn't figure this out. "I don't understand. You said before that Li Wencai's so-called disciple of Prince Yi was just seeking fame. With his ability, he can't squeeze into the cronies of Prince Yi, or Duke Yan.

In that case, even if you want to expose this matter, you can't rush to attack after just catching a small shrimp. Your punch will definitely miss."

"You have already seen the current emperor with your own eyes in the Southern Study today," Lu Qing turned around and put on his inner garment again. "In your opinion, Madam, does he look like a blind man?"

Zhu Yu quickly waved her hands. He dared to say this, but she didn't dare to respond!

"In that case, what do you think of Duke Yan's power in the court? Can he really not see it?" Lu Qing asked with a smile.

Zhu Yu was stunned, and vaguely understood what he meant: "So, he wants to use someone else's mouth to tell this matter.

Other people in the court either relied on Duke Yan's protection and could not curry favor with him; or they were afraid of the power of Duke Yan's faction and wanted to speak but dared not.

Only the Golden-Faced Censor, personally appointed by His Majesty, could say this in the most reasonable way."

"Madam is indeed smart." Lu Qing nodded.

"In that case, if you follow his thoughts and tell him what happened, why did he order us to be beaten out with clubs, and why did he even go all the way from the South Study to the palace gate?" Zhu Yu had just asked when all of a sudden, the confusion that had been half blocked in his heart suddenly cleared up. "Oh... He did it on purpose to show those people in the palace, hoping that the news of how the emperor favored Duke Yan or Prince Yi would reach the ears of those outside the palace who were interested."

"Back then, His Majesty's reign was not stable, and he encountered several dangerous situations, two of which almost cost him his life. If it were not for the help of Duke Yan and another branch of His Majesty's clan, who finally saved the situation at a terrible cost, there would probably be no prosperous Dajin today.

Such a great achievement will never be easily shaken by a small matter, otherwise His Majesty will become a traitor who does not care about the treacherous people in the past?" Lu Qing had a faint smile on his lips, but there was no warmth in his eyes. He added: "You are Zhu Cheng's daughter. Regardless of whether you are a legitimate or illegitimate child, you have a good family background. You naturally know that when a nobleman wants to mount a horse, he always needs a stool to stand on.

You don't have to feel resentful towards those guards. You should be loyal to your emperor, even if it's just a show. It's always right to do your best."

Zhu Yu thought this made sense.

In fact, Duke Yan had supported the current emperor to ascend the throne. Even if we didn't know many of the details of this tremendous achievement, we had heard of it after all.

When the imperial edict first arrived in Shuo Kingdom, Princess Shuo even secretly complained to Zhu Cheng that if this marriage was given to Duke Yan's grandson, Prince Yi Lu Zhang, then she would be happy to marry her only biological daughter to him.

At that time, Zhu Cheng laughed at Princess Shuo's wishful thinking. Everyone knew that among the princes who had reached marriageable age, the most popular one was the second prince Lu Zhang. How could he possibly fall into the hands of their Shuo Kingdom?

Just from what Lu Qing said just now, there were two crucial forces that supported the emperor to rule the country. But now the whole world knows that the Yan family has made great military achievements and is extremely noble, but no one has heard that there is another family with such glory.

So the other tribe...

Zhu Yu suddenly remembered the densely packed tablets that Lu Qing had taken her to worship before.

"So the other tribe members who have made outstanding contributions are all your family members?" She looked at Lu Qing in surprise.

"Madam, you're suddenly so chatty today that I'm a little flattered." Lu Qing suddenly moved and leaned closer to Zhu Yu. "Just now, Madam, without saying a word, you took off my undergarment and looked me over carefully. Now you're using this excuse to talk to me about something else..."

He leaned forward again: "Could it be...that you have some thoughts about your husband?"

Zhu Yu then noticed that this guy had put on his undershirt but had not fastened the belt. The front of his shirt was slightly open, and his posture of leaning towards him allowed him to see a glimpse of his chest and tight waist and abdomen.

When I looked up again, I saw Lu Qing's face right in front of me. Even though the smile on his face was so mischievous, his eyes were still like deep pools, making people dizzy.

Even Zhu Yu, who wouldn't even blink an eye at such a "big storm" as a naked rotting corpse, couldn't help but feel a wave of heat rushing up from the bottom to the top of his head.

She quickly stood up and walked back to her bed, pretending to be calm. "Your Highness, you're joking. I've also observed Mr. Lu very carefully. Could it be that I have any thoughts about him?"

Lu Qing heard the slight panic in her voice and smiled on the other side of the screen. As he gathered up his undergarment and fastened the belt, he said, "Madam has always been very courageous, but there is no need to be so bold.

Madam, you've worked hard today. You should rest early. Tomorrow, you can rest at home and do whatever you want. I have other things to do after the morning court tomorrow, so I'll be back later."

"Didn't the emperor say before that you are not allowed to enter the palace without being summoned?" Zhu Yu took a breath and asked doubtfully.

Lu Qing had already turned off the light on the other side of the screen, and the room suddenly became dark.

"The one who is forbidden from entering the palace without permission is the Golden-faced Censor. King Xiaoyao's morning court session is unavoidable."

(End of this chapter)