ebookland Chapter 166: Speculation
Chapter 166: Speculation
I have been waiting for this day for a long time.
Now, it's finally here.
Thinking of this, tears welled up in her eyes.
Lu Shengyuan looked at her and felt a pang of heartache.
He reached out and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Wanqing, don't cry. I will compensate you in the future." He whispered.
Hearing this, Lin Wanqing nodded, then leaned in his arms and closed her eyes.
Finally, the hardship has paid off.
……
In the following days, Lu Shengyuan stayed by Lin Wanqing's side just as he said and never left.
Not only did he accompany Lin Wanqing for meals, walks, and reading, he also personally taught her martial arts, calligraphy, and chess.
The relationship between the two grew stronger day by day, and Lin Wanqing felt that she was becoming more and more dependent on Lu Shengyuan.
Lu Shengyuan also took great care of her and almost responded to her every request.
Days like this made Lin Wanqing feel extremely happy, as if she were in a dream.
However, happy days are always short-lived.
One day, Lin Wanqing was practicing calligraphy in his room when he suddenly heard a commotion outside.
She put down the brush in her hand, walked out of the room, and saw Pearl running towards her in a hurry.
"Princess, it's bad. The prince... he is injured." Pei'er said breathlessly.
Lin Wanqing was frightened when he heard this.
"What? The prince is injured? Where is he now? Take me to see him." She grabbed Pearl's hand and said anxiously.
Pei'er looked at her and nodded: "Princess, please follow me."
After saying that, she took Lin Wanqing and ran towards Lu Shengyuan's room.
When Lin Wanqing arrived at the door of Lu Shengyuan's room, she saw that the door was closed and bursts of low moans came from inside.
Her heart tightened and she immediately opened the door.
I saw Lu Shengyuan lying on the bed, his face pale, his forehead covered in cold sweat, and his clothes stained with blood.
"Your Highness!" Lin Wanqing exclaimed, and immediately ran to the bedside. "What happened to you? How did you get so badly injured?"
Lu Shengyuan looked at her, pulled the corners of his mouth, and revealed a forced smile: "Wanqing, I'm fine, don't worry."
Hearing this, Lin Wanqing felt angry. "You're already like this, and you still say you're fine? Who hurt you like this? I'm going to go and settle the score with him!"
Looking at her angry expression, Lu Shengyuan felt a warm feeling in his heart.
He reached out and gently held Lin Wanqing's hand: "Wanqing, it's really okay, it's just a minor injury, don't worry."
"A minor injury? How can this be called a minor injury? What on earth are you hiding from me?"
Lin Wanqing looked at him, her eyes full of worry.
Lu Shengyuan looked at her and sighed.
"Wanqing, there are some things that I don't want to tell you, but I can't tell you because I'm afraid you will worry."
"Your Highness, we are husband and wife. Husband and wife should be honest with each other. No matter what happens, I should stay by your side." Lin Wanqing looked at him and said seriously.
Lu Shengyuan looked at her, a touch of emotion flashing in his eyes.
He took a deep breath and let it out slowly.
"Okay, I'll tell you," he said, "I was injured this time because someone plotted against me."
"Ambush? Who is it?" Lin Wanqing asked vigilantly upon hearing this.
"It's the Emperor." Lu Shengyuan looked at her, a cold glint in his eyes. "He's afraid of the military power I hold and wants to kill me."
Lin Wanqing was shocked when he heard this.
There has always been a conflict between Lu Shengyuan and the emperor, but she did not expect that the emperor would be so cruel and want to kill Lu Shengyuan.
"Your Highness, what are you going to do?" She looked at Lu Shengyuan and asked worriedly.
"Don't worry, I have a plan."
Lu Shengyuan looked at her and smiled, "I won't let him succeed."
After listening to his words, Lin Wanqing's worries were slightly relieved.
Lu Shengyuan has always been a man of his own ideas. Since he already has a plan, she doesn't need to worry too much.
"Your Highness, you must be careful." She looked at Lu Shengyuan and warned.
Lu Shengyuan looked at her and nodded: "Don't worry, I will be careful."
In the following days, Lu Shengyuan was secretly planning everything, while Lin Wanqing stayed by his side, taking care of his daily life.
The relationship between the two people is growing deeper and deeper during such days.
On this day, Lu Shengyuan suddenly received a secret letter.
After he finished reading the secret letter, a cold light flashed in his eyes.
"Wanqing, I have to go out for something." He looked at Lin Wanqing and said.
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing immediately asked, "Your Majesty, where are you going? Do you want me to accompany you?"
Lu Shengyuan looked at her and shook his head: "No need, you stay in the mansion and wait for me, I will be back soon."
After saying that, he turned and left the room.
Lin Wanqing looked at his departing back and felt uneasy.
Lu Shengyuan must be going out to do something important this time.
Although she was worried, she knew she couldn't help much and could only stay in the mansion and wait for him to come back.
After Lu Shengyuan left the palace, he went directly to a dense forest outside the city.
When he reached the depths of the forest, he saw a man standing there waiting for him.
"Master, you are here." The man said respectfully as soon as he saw him.
Lu Shengyuan looked at him and nodded: "Well, how is it going?"
"My lord, everything is ready," the man said.
When Lu Shengyuan heard this, a cold light flashed in his eyes.
"Okay, let's start." He said coldly.
"Yes." The man responded, then turned and left.
Lu Shengyuan stood there, watching the man's departing back, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.
He knew that this matter was of great importance and only success was allowed, not failure.
……
Lin Wanqing waited in the palace for a whole day, but Lu Shengyuan didn't come back until dark.
She felt more and more uneasy and began to regret not going with Lu Shengyuan.
Just then, there was a sudden noise outside.
Her heart tightened and she immediately walked out of the room, and saw Pearl running towards her in a hurry.
"Princess, it's bad, the palace is surrounded." Pei'er said breathlessly.
Lin Wanqing was frightened when he heard this.
It must be the emperor who took action against Lu Shengyuan.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here." She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "Let's go and take a look."
After saying that, she took Pei'er and walked towards the palace gate.
When he arrived at the gate of the palace, Lin Wanqing saw a group of soldiers surrounding the palace.
Her heart tightened, but she didn't show it on her face.
"Who are you? Why are you surrounding the palace?" She looked at the soldiers and asked coldly.
"We are the emperor's men, and we have been ordered to capture the traitor Lu Shengyuan." One of the soldiers looked at her and said.
"Traitor? Lu Shengyuan is not a traitor!" Lin Wanqing immediately retorted, "He is a loyal minister of the court. You can't treat him like this!"
"A loyal minister? Humph, he colluded with foreign enemies and attempted to rebel, how can he not be a traitor?" The soldier looked at her and snorted coldly.
"You're talking nonsense! Lu Shengyuan has not colluded with foreign enemies, nor has he any intention of rebellion!" Lin Wanqing looked at him and said loudly.