The Prodigal Son

Zhao Luan chatted with the Qin family grandfather and grandson for a long time.

Qin Fumeng also confirmed with Zhao Luan what Qin Yu had told him before.

Qin Fumeng was actually somewhat worried about this.

He considered far more things than Qin Yu did.

If the Prince of Chengyang is captured, he will have to worry about whether Zhao Luan will become suspicious of the Qin family.

Zhao Luan was not Emperor Xiaowu!

Emperor Xiaowu was a veteran of countless battles, and he was absolutely confident that he could control the generals in the army, so he had no need to be suspicious of them.

But Zhao Luan is an empress!

She has only been on the throne for a few years, and so many things have happened in Da Ning.

She absolutely couldn't help but worry that those generals who held significant military power might develop disloyal intentions.

But now that things have reached the point where they can't be left unresolved, he has no reason to stop it.

We can only take it one step at a time!

Now that she had arrived at the Qin family's residence, Zhao Luan naturally wanted to chat with Nan Que'er.

Qin Yu originally wanted to join in the fun, but Zhao Luan ruthlessly kicked him out, causing Qin Yu to secretly curse this female devil for being ruthless and heartless.

When there's trouble, he's a favored minister; when there's no trouble, he's nothing but garbage!

Qin Fumeng and Qin Yu sat chatting on one side, occasionally glancing at Zhao Luan sitting in the pavilion.

Taking this opportunity, Qin Yu also inquired about the identities of the two masked men who were protecting him in Chenzhou.

"I'll have Dong Liu protect you!"

Qin Fumeng was a little confused. "Where did those two ninth-realm experts come from?"

"You didn't invite them?"

Qin Yu was also stunned.

"nonsense!"

Qin Fu's fierce eyes glared at him. "Who the hell do you think you are? You need three ninth-realm experts to protect you just to go to Chenzhou?"

"this……"

Qin Yu was bewildered. "But those two people were genuinely protecting me! If you didn't hire them, who else could they be?"

Surely it's not that I possess an aura of dominance that led them to decide to secretly protect me just because they happened to be passing by?

Qin Fumeng lowered his head in thought for a moment, then pressed on, "What did those two look like?"

"How should I know!"

Qin Yu shrugged. "Those two not only appeared and disappeared mysteriously, but they also wrapped themselves up like dumplings. For so many days, I still couldn't see what they looked like!"

"this……"

Qin Fumeng was somewhat flustered. After a moment, he asked with suspicion, "Are you sure those two are both ninth-realm experts?"

"Definitely!"

Qin Yu was absolutely certain, "If you don't believe me, you can ask Da Chui and Xu Wan! They are definitely ninth-realm experts!"

Hearing Qin Yu's incredibly confident words, Qin Fumeng couldn't help but ponder again.

He definitely didn't send those two people to secretly protect Qin Yu.

He originally thought that Qin Yu was just going to Chenzhou to train casually, and he never expected that the Holy Fire Church would cause such a big commotion. How could he possibly send so many ninth-level experts to protect Qin Yu?

If he didn't send them, then who could have sent them?

They even sent two ninth-realm experts at once!

Is he even more afraid of this beast losing its life than he is?

As he pondered, Qin Fumeng's gaze gradually fell upon Zhao Luan in the distant pavilion.

Qin Yu noticed Qin Fumeng's gaze, his eyelids twitched suddenly, and he asked in surprise, "You don't suspect that it was someone sent by His Majesty, do you?"

"Besides His Majesty, the only other person capable of mobilizing two ninth-realm experts to protect you at once is probably the Empress Dowager."

Qin Fumeng spoke in a low voice, then looked at Qin Yu with a strange expression.

Although he did a good job organizing the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, it was impossible for the Empress Dowager to send two ninth-level experts to protect Qin Yu.

So, only Your Majesty remains!

The question is, why would His Majesty send two ninth-realm experts to secretly protect this wretched beast of his own?

Did His Majesty begin to take notice of this wretched beast back then?

Surely not?

At this moment, Qin Fumeng was in a state of confusion.

After a long pause, Qin Fumeng asked, somewhat dumbfounded, "What kind of bewitching potion did you give His Majesty?"

He was both a palace attendant and someone was secretly sent to protect him.

Could it be that His Majesty has actually taken a fancy to this beast?

Can a monkey stealing peaches really develop feelings for someone?

"What the hell am I supposed to do?!"

Qin Yu was also somewhat bewildered. "I was so afraid she'd punish me, why would I try to sweet-talk her?"

Before he knew it, Qin Yu was thinking about the two men's attitude towards him again.

If they were sent by the female demon to protect her, then their attitude towards her is completely understandable!

Could it really be sent by the female demon?

Qin Fumeng thought for a moment and then instructed, "Ask His Majesty later!"

Why didn't you ask?

Qin Yu countered with a question.

"nonsense!"

Qin Fu glared at him and said matter-of-factly, "His Majesty didn't send anyone to protect me!"

What a perfectly valid reason!

He was unable to refute it.

Qin Fumeng gave him a smug look, then asked with a smile, "Aren't you going to ask me about Dong Liu's identity?"

"Too lazy to ask!"

Qin Yu shook his head. "I asked Grandpa Xue before, and he seemed reluctant to talk about Dong Liu's past! I reckon asking you will yield the same result."

"You've learned your lesson!"

Qin Fumeng did not deny it, "It's not convenient for us to say much about Dong Liu's affairs. We'll see if he's willing to tell you himself! You should tell me about Nan Que'er instead!"

Even if Qin Fumeng didn't ask, Qin Yu would definitely tell him about Nan Que'er.

Qin Yu didn't hide anything from Qin Fumeng. He not only told him that he had learned the Huayuan Gong, but also about how Nan Que'er had a physical relationship with him in order to save him.

This conversation lasted for more than fifteen minutes.

He also told him about Qi Dachui's divine bloodline.

Qin Fumeng was dumbfounded after hearing Qin Yu's words.

"So you really found a shortcut?"

At this moment, Qin Fumeng's mind was in complete disarray.

They even forgot to care about his relationship with Nan Que'er.

"That's right! I knew there was a shortcut!"

Qin Yu smiled and said, "Furthermore, I've already confirmed that there's absolutely nothing wrong with my body! Don't listen to the imperial physician's nonsense!"

"Are you no longer in pain?" Qin Fumeng asked, frowning.

"this……"

Qin Yu stammered, "It hurts, but I feel..."

"Then what the hell are you talking about!"

Qin Fumeng glared at Qin Yu with wide eyes, "If you weren't sick, would it hurt?"

"So what if it hurts? As long as it works!"

Qin Yu curled his lip. "I'm a hot-blooded young man, you think I'm like you, old geezer? Weren't you young once?"

Qin Fumeng's old face twitched violently. "You beast! You deserve a beating!"

As Qin Fumeng spoke, he slapped Qin Yu on the head again, but Qin Yu, who was prepared, dodged it.

"what?"

Qin Fumeng looked at Qin Yu with surprise and amusement, "You little rascal, you've really improved quite a bit!"

"That's right!"

Qin Yu stiffened his neck. "Old man, just you wait until I challenge you to a duel! I'll beat you to a pulp one day!"

Qin Fumeng's face darkened, and he roared, "I'll beat you to a pulp right now, you beast, until you're crawling on the ground looking for your teeth!"

"Your Majesty, help!"

Qin Yu let out an exaggerated roar and took off running towards Zhao Luan.

Hearing Qin Yu's screaming and yelling, Zhao Luan really wanted to slap him.

This grandfather and grandson are such a pair of lovable characters!

They can't even stop talking in the short time I've been chatting with Nan Que'er!

"Alright, I understand the situation!"

Zhao Luan stood up from in front of Nan Que'er. "I'm too lazy to ask you how you helped Qin Yu increase his strength so quickly! But listen to me carefully: if this rapid increase is harmful to his health, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

An aura of majesty erupted from Zhao Luan, creating a powerful sense of oppression for Nan Que'er.

Nan Que'er tried her best to calm herself down and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I would never harm Young Master Qin!"

"I believe you are a smart man!"

Zhao Luan nodded slightly and said no more.