Lu Huaijin's eyes dimmed slightly, and he said coldly, "Miss Wang has spoken from the bottom of her heart. If this prince still insists on having Miss Lin serve in the palace, wouldn't I be the villain who breaks up a loving couple?"
Now that the Wang family's attitude was clear, if he forced Lin Wanyu to go with him at this moment, he feared that the person who left the Wang family in good health might turn into a corpse by the time she reached the palace.
He had seen enough of the dirty things in the mansions of the powerful and noble.
If she died on the way, he naturally wouldn't be able to hold anyone accountable.
Moreover, this little girl in front of him was about to become someone else's concubine. It wasn't his place to worry blindly.
They had developed mutual feelings and made a fuss that the whole mansion knew about... Good, good, good, what a Lin Wanyu!
Lu Huaijin stood up and looked up at Lin Wanyu.
Lin Wanyu happened to look up at him too. Her almond - shaped eyes were full of calmness and innocence at this moment, as if trying to explain something to him.
The image of her covered in wounds seemed to appear before his eyes again. Lu Huaijin took a deep breath, suppressing the restlessness in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "I wonder what Lord Wang thinks of the engagement between his daughter and this prince?"
This sudden question immediately delighted Wang Jinsong and Wang Yurou.
If he asked like this, there must be hope.
Wang Jinsong coughed dryly. Regardless of the presence of female relatives, he immediately replied, "Your Highness, the court has been in turmoil recently. I just arrived in the capital. I've only seen Prince Heng's toughness and Prince Chang's amorousness. I don't want to drift with the current. I only wish to be like Your Highness, a person who only serves the Emperor faithfully. My loyalty to Your Highness can be witnessed by the sun and the moon."
These words were extremely sincere.
But to Lu Huaijin's ears, they only sounded ridiculous.
However, ridiculous as they were, this wasn't the time to get entangled in this.
"Since Lord Wang has such good intentions, this prince naturally has nothing to say. This prince will accompany the Emperor out of the palace to the training camp later. If you haven't mentioned the matter of annulling the engagement, then there's no need to."
As soon as these words were spoken, Wang Jinsong and Wang Yurou's faces were full of surprise.
Only Lin Wanyu stared blankly at him, with a hint of guilt in her eyes.
She had heard everything clearly in the hall just now. Wang Yurou had threatened Lu Huaijin with her. She had thought Lu Huaijin wouldn't be threatened by them, but unexpectedly...
After Lu Huaijin left, Lin Wanyu was taken back to the Changyin Pavilion by Furong.
Wang Jinsong and Wang Yurou accompanied him all the way to the mansion gate.
Watching Lu Huaijin get into the carriage, the two bowed respectfully.
Just when they thought the carriage was about to leave, it stopped there motionlessly.
Si Chen stepped forward to the carriage door. After receiving Lu Huaijin's order, he responded and then turned around and walked towards Wang Jinsong.
Wang Jinsong quickly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "I wonder what else Your Highness has to order?"
Si Chen's face was solemn. He clasped his fists and bowed, saying, "His Highness said that the prince has been practicing on the mountain for a long time and doesn't like the pungent fragrance of powder. He's afraid that Miss Wang might cause some offense when paying respects in the future. Since the wedding is approaching, His Highness has specially ordered this subordinate to escort Miss Wang up the mountain to practice for five days."
As soon as these words were spoken, Wang Yurou's originally happy little face turned pale instantly.
She grabbed her father's sleeve nervously and said, "Father, this!"
In front of Si Chen, Wang Jinsong couldn't and didn't dare to refuse. "Your Highness is considerate. But Yurou has never left us since she was a child. I wonder if my wife can go with her?"
Si Chen had a cold face and there was no room for negotiation. "His Highness has ordered that the purpose of practice is to calm the mind. Too many people will be unfavorable for calming the mind."
Hearing this, Wang Jinsong had to nod reluctantly. "Then I'll let my daughter pack up. Tomorrow..."
"His Highness said that she should go now. Bringing worldly things up the mountain may pollute the pure air in the mountain. If you have anything to say to your daughter, you can say it now."
As the voice fell, a carriage slowly drove out of the alley beside and stopped at the place where Lu Huaijin's carriage had been parked.
This carriage was originally prepared for Lin Wanyu.
"Father!"
Wang Yurou didn't want to go to that place to practice at all, let alone stay there for five days.
It was still swelteringly hot. The mountain couldn't be as comfortable as home.
Wang Jinsong glanced at Si Chen. He wanted to bribe him with some silver, but looking at his face, he immediately gave up this thought.
He cleared his throat and whispered, "We've finally managed to get this marriage. How can we just give it up? Endure these few days. After you enter the Xiang Palace in the future, there will only be good days ahead."
Wang Yurou pursed her red lips. Although she was still reluctant, she finally nodded.
It was just a few hard days on the mountain. Once she got through it, everything would be fine.
"Your mother and I will find time to visit you. Five days will pass in a blink of an eye."
"Got it, Father."
Wang Yurou responded, ordered the young servant at the gate to call Furong over, and then took Furong into the carriage.
The carriage slowly drove towards the west city gate. Si Chen clasped his fists and bowed to Wang Jinsong, then turned over and mounted his horse, heading towards the palace.
Just as he arrived at the palace gate, he saw Chun Cheng riding out of another alley. When Chun Cheng saw him, he seemed to see a savior.
Si Chen was just about to go to the carriage to report to Lu Huaijin when he was pulled aside by Chun Cheng.
"Didn't His Highness ask me to find out something in the Wang family just now? I've found out. You can tell His Highness together with other things!"
Si Chen had worked with Chun Cheng for many years and naturally knew his personality.
Moreover, he was also there when his Highness gave the order to Chun Cheng.
Since it was related to Miss Lin, he wasn't stupid enough to help.
Si Chen rarely twitched the corner of his mouth, as if smiling, and then, without saying anything, he stepped towards Lu Huaijin.
"Your Highness, this subordinate has already sent Miss Wang up the mountain."
Lu Huaijin straightened his robe, nodded slightly, and his voice was cold, like a devil from hell.
"You should know what to do."
"This subordinate has already made the arrangements."
Lu Huaijin glanced at him.不经意间, his peripheral vision caught sight of Chun Cheng beside him.
Seeing this, Chun Cheng quickly ran over, bowed with a beaming smile, and said, "The matter that Your Highness ordered this subordinate to investigate has been found out."
"Speak!"
"The maid in the Wang family said that Miss Lin was seriously injured. The eldest son of the Wang family just sent her back to her residence. Nothing else happened."
Lu Huaijin's face turned slightly solemn, as if trying to distinguish the truth of his words.
Seeing this, Chun Cheng immediately raised his hand and swore, "Everything this subordinate said is true."
What he said was true, but he just omitted some unnecessary details. For example, Wang Jingze carried Miss Lin back to her residence and stayed there for a long time...
He always felt that it was better for his Highness not to know such details.
Half an hour later, watching Wang Jingze being hurriedly called into the palace to accompany the Emperor to the training camp, Chun Cheng once again strengthened his belief.
Some things shouldn't be known by his Highness.