Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot

Chapter 875: Chapter 718

After Duan Mingyue left, Meng Qianqian remained silent in the study for a long time.

Lu Yuan was with her all along, without disturbing her.

Until she softly breathed out, seeming to pull herself away from immense shock and confusion, he then spoke gently, "Ready to set out?"

Meng Qianqian responded with a hum and then asked, "What kind of person is Xun Yi?"

Lu Yuan raised his eyebrow slightly, "I thought you’d ask what ’Seven Stars in a Row’ is."

Meng Qianqian pondered, "I once read ancient books about constellations in the Divine Woman Hall, and ’Seven Stars in a Row’ was mentioned therein, but at the time, I didn’t feel it related to me, so I didn’t take it to heart."

Lu Yuan stroked his chin.

Meng Qianqian looked at him, "What are you thinking about?"

Lu Yuan replied, "I’m thinking, Meng Xiaojiu, you’re becoming really bold, mentioning other men in front of the Governor with less and less concern."

Meng Qianqian was a bit embarrassed.

Having spent so much time together, she indeed became more daring, losing her initial caution.

She was almost not a qualified lackey anymore.

Lu Yuan flicked her forehead, "Just kidding."

Meng Qianqian, "Oh."

After a pause, she said softly, "Next time, don’t be so serious, I might believe it."

Lu Yuan remarked casually, "Got it."

Meng Qianqian blinked strangely, "Huh."

Lu Yuan’s cold demeanor completely collapsed, nonchalantly ruffling her hair, and led her by the hand, "Let’s go."

Meng Qianqian smiled.

This man always knows how to provide her with reassuring strength during her waverings.

"Let’s set off! Let’s set off!"

Tan’er chirped in the house, making Nanny Li feel exasperated.

"Hurry up and leave, hurry up and leave, once you’re gone, the courtyard will be quiet!"

Nanny Li grumbled reproachfully, but her hands didn’t stop packing her clothes, and even included belt pouches and menstrual belts.

"What’s this?"

Tan’er pointed at the long menstrual belt, asking curiously.

Nanny Li said, "You’ll understand when the time comes, Ban Xia will teach you how to use it."

The little girl hadn’t come of age yet, but it shouldn’t be far off; Ban Xia and the young lady both started their menstruation around fourteen or fifteen.

Tan’er rummaged through the baggage and asked, "Nanny, why is it all clothes?"

Nanny Li glared at her, taking another bundle, "The food’s in here!"

Tan’er hugged the heavy bundle of goodies, smiling gleefully, "Hehe!"

"Protect the young lady."

Nanny Li instructed.

Tan’er nodded, "Got it!"

Nanny Li added, "And also protect yourself and Ban Xia."

Tan’er nodded repeatedly, "Got it, got it!"

Nanny Li wanted to say more, but ultimately swallowed her words.

The children grew up, like fledglings spreading their wings, destined to venture into more expansive realms.

Emperor of Liang had said so.

She didn’t have his broad and majestic vision, but she understood this was an unchangeable fact, she asked for nothing but for the young lady, the young master, Ban Xia, and Tan’er to be safe.

"Don’t overdo it, run when you need to."

Nanny Li laughed after speaking.

Tan’er suddenly threw herself into her embrace, rubbing her head against Nanny Li’s neck, "Nanny, don’t worry, I’ll come back whole!"

In Tinglan Garden, Meng Qianqian was bidding farewell to her grandmother.

She entrusted Lin Xiaoru to collect all the intriguing books from the workshop, stacking them thickly.

"Great-grandmother, by the time you finish reading these, I’ll be back."

The elderly woman said childishly, "Then I’ll read quickly!"

Meng Qianqian smiled slightly, "Alright."

Next door, Lu Yuan was also bidding farewell to his daughter.

Treasure Piggy stood with her hands on her hips, righteously declaring, "I want to go too!"

Lu Yuan in his stern father’s stance said, "You can’t go."

Treasure Piggy stomped her little feet, "Why?!"

Lu Yuan raised his eyebrow, "You’re small."

Treasure Piggy climbed onto a stool, "I’m not small! I’ve grown!"

Lu Yuan compared her small head to his waist, "Even on a stool, you’re only this tall."

Treasure Piggy felt like she was hit by lightning!

Her small body swayed!

Lu Yuan lifted the little runt down, placing her gently on the ground as if casually, "I’ll bring you sweets when I’m back."

Treasure Piggy pried his hand off, angrily saying, "You think I’m a child?"

Lu Yuan chuckled, "Yes, you’re not small, you’re the big boss of cats and dogs."

Treasure Piggy: "...!!"

Is he still her real dad?

Why are his words so hurtful!

"I’m ignoring you! Stinky Daddy!"

She decided to find her mother!

The little one swaggered away defiantly with hands on her hips!

"Mama."

The little one walked into the room, pitifully snuggling into Meng Qianqian’s arms.

Meng Qianqian picked the little one up, gently touching her little nose, "What’s wrong? Did Daddy make Zhaozhao angry again?"

Lu Yuan came following, "I didn’t, don’t complain."

The little one insisted, "He did!"

She buried her little head in Meng Qianqian’s chest cuddling, "Daddy won’t take me there, but I want to go!"

Meng Qianqian sighed gently, "Good Zhaozhao, the place Mama and Daddy are going this time is far, it’ll be tiring, next time we’ll take you, okay?"

The little one pouted her mouth, "I’m not afraid of getting tired!"

But this time, she was going to risk her life.

Meng Qianqian kissed her little cheek, "Daddy and Mama will be back soon."

The little one sniffled with teary eyes.

She was a sensible child.

"Mama, come back soon."

"Stinky Daddy, humph!"

Lu Yuan being disliked by his daughter: "...!!"

Shangguan Ling and Qing Shuang stayed at the Governor Mansion, Yu Zichuan, Ji Feng, and Cui Hu accompanied them.

The group rode the Governor Mansion’s carriage to the West City Gate.

Once they arrived, they found an additional wide carriage that at first glance seemed no different from usual, but upon close inspection, the coachman was an Imperial Guard.

Lu Yuan signaled Yu Zichuan with his eyes.

Yu Zichuan went forward, pulled the curtain aside.

To find Zong Zhengxi sitting inside, looking innocent.

On his right side was Zhou Nanyan, also with an innocent look though her eyes were filled with hard-to-hide excitement.

On his right side was the stately and composed Yao Qingluan.

"Hmm."

Yu Zichuan took a step back, turned around, and left.

Lu Yuan frowned.

Meng Qianqian also walked over, and upon seeing the three, she was almost dumbstruck.

"Yan’er? Your Majesty? Empress? Did you come specifically to see us off?"

Zong Zhengxi coughed lightly, "I brought the Empress and Imperial Concubine to send Concubine Lan back to Loulan."

Meng Qianqian had an expression of not being easily fooled.

Lu Yuan: "Speak plainly."

Zong Zhengxi straightforwardly said, "It’s a disguised inspection."

Lu Yuan: "Hmm?"

Zong Zhengxi, "Fun."

Meng Qianqian: "..."

Zong Zhengxi’s youthful nature, after being cooped up in the Imperial Palace for years, wanting to go out to see the world is quite reasonable. Yan’er always wanted to leave the palace, but...what about the Empress?

Not only did she not discourage them, but also joined in the mischief?

Yao Qingluan said discreetly, "I’m uneasy about His Majesty. Only you two know of this, the civil and military officials don’t know about His Majesty, myself, and the Imperial Concubine’s departure. You must keep this confidential."