In the courtyard, Lu Hao was pinned down by several burly men, his limbs held fast.
He gritted his teeth and struggled with all his might, but he couldn't budge them.
Angered, he gnashed his teeth. "Let go of me! I've already been dragged to the Regent's manor. There are people everywhere, inside and out. I can't possibly escape under your noses! There's no need to waste your strength holding me down!"
It's over, over, over!
He had simply been too restless at the Ruan manor, worried about the medicinal herbs at home, and wanted to go out for a drink. He'd been captured by the Regent's men!
He regretted it so much his intestines were turning green!
He was consumed by regret!
Ahhh!
He had snuck out this time. Could his master still save him? The Regent was a perverted lunatic, and he didn't want to die!
"Shut up, don't think we don't know you're a fake miracle doctor!" a burly man slapped Lu Hao hard, shouting angrily.
The slap was vicious and forceful, making Lu Hao dizzy, his vision blurring. He touched his nose and mouth with a free hand, finding them full of blood.
"You will regret this! You're abetting evil, and one day you will regret it!" Lu Hao cursed the burly men.
The burly men were used to curses and paid them no mind, spitting at Lu Hao.
"If curses worked, we would have lost our heads long ago!"
"You're the one about to face hell! How dare a fake act so arrogant? Who gave you the courage?!"
Then, someone stepped on Lu Hao's head with their foot.
Lu Hao was terrified, but he maintained a calm facade.
At that moment, Zuo Yan ran out of a room and came to Lu Hao.
Seeing Lu Hao's face being trampled, he was stunned. "It's you?"
"You?" Lu Hao was also shocked.
...
Ruan Manor.
The entire manor was filled with music and dance.
Every night, the Ruan manor came alive.
As long as the masters of the Ruan manor wished it, all sorts of exotic performances were available for their viewing pleasure.
Ruan Xi had invited Ji Rong and Qin Yiqing, but they had refused, saying they were not interested in such decadent music.
Then, Ruan Xi suddenly thought of someone.
He beckoned to a servant. "Come, go and invite Lu Hao here. Tell him I'm inviting him for drinks and to enjoy the beauties."
The servant obeyed and immediately went to find Lu Hao.
Ruan Xi slung an arm around a beauty's shoulder and caressed her face. "Your face has been nice lately, smoother than before! I like it."
The beauty shyly nestled into Ruan Xi's embrace, her small hands playfully grabbing at his clothes, trying to tease him through his robes. "My skin is not only smooth, Master. You haven't let me serve you in a long time. Won't you let me serve you today?"
"That depends on your skill." Ruan Xi caressed her again, this time finding her not as smooth.
Overly eager women suddenly lost his interest.
At that moment, the servant who had gone to find Lu Hao rushed back and stood before Ruan Xi. "Young Master, Young Master Lu is not in the manor. It seems he went out, but no one knows exactly when he left."
"What? Went out? How dare he go out? Doesn't he know that people are looking for him everywhere outside?" Ruan Xi said, pushing away the two beauties in his arms.
The servant shook his head. "I'll send people to look for him now!"
"He doesn't know when he left, and he hasn't returned yet. He might have run into trouble outside. Send people out to search for him as soon as possible. If you get any news, go to the General's manor! Damn Lu Hao, if I find him, I'll scare him with the big dog again. He's too daring! Yun Shu entrusted me with this matter, and it's gone wrong again!" Ruan Xi was furious.
He had been in a rare good mood tonight, wanting to have fun. But shortly after dark, Lu Hao had caused trouble!
It was infuriating!
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General's Manor.
Yun Shu accompanied the three little ones. After seeing them all fast asleep, she tiptoed out of the room.
Yun Changfeng was already waiting for her in the courtyard.
Seeing her emerge, he softly said, "Shu'er, come here for a moment. Father has something to tell you."
Yun Shu walked over and sat beside Yun Changfeng.
She asked softly, "Is something wrong, Father?"
"Father has been thinking a lot today. I feel there are many hidden dangers in the capital. And the Emperor, it seems there's a hand controlling everything from the shadows. Moreover, this hand has been making frequent moves recently and shouldn't be content to remain hidden forever. Perhaps it will appear soon. Shu'er, although you and Prince Ye are not formally engaged yet, you will be married soon. I can see that Prince Ye is sincere towards you."
"Prince Ye will face even more perilous situations. You must be very careful. Don't worry, Father will do everything he can to protect you! And my three grandchildren, I will never let you suffer harm again."
Yun Changfeng spoke with heartfelt sincerity.
"Father's worries are valid. That person cannot remain in the shadows forever and will surely step into the light. Father, please rest assured, nothing will happen to us." Yun Shu nodded and replied gently.
Yun Changfeng narrowed his eyes and asked in a low voice, "That woman surnamed Jiang, who used the Empress Dowager to enter Prince Ye's manor, do you want me to have her dealt with?"
Yun Shu paused upon hearing this and smiled, hooking the corner of her lips. "Father need not worry. This person does have some schemes in mind. Even if she is to be dealt with, it will be Prince Ye's move. If we have to take action, then Prince Ye would not be worth marrying."
"Shu'er is right. It is Father who is being hasty." Yun Changfeng nodded, finding her words very reasonable.
Love makes one anxious.
When it came to Shu'er, he could not stand anyone plotting against her.
"Let me check your pulse, Father." Yun Shu reached out and began to take Yun Changfeng's pulse.
This depletion of internal energy was not good for Yun Changfeng. He had an old injury, and although he had been taking medicine and undergoing treatment, it had improved somewhat. However, the old injury was too severe to be fully repaired in a short time.
This powerful expenditure of internal energy was like planting a time bomb within Yun Changfeng. If it were triggered, his life would be in danger.
Indeed.
Even with medication, his internal energy was not recovering quickly.
Seeing Yun Shu frown, Yun Changfeng, fearing she would worry, quickly said, "Shu'er, don't worry. Father has often depleted his internal energy like this before. My internal energy is profound, and nothing will happen. I'll recover in a few days."
"Father, do not leave the General's manor during this period. If there are any matters in the army, I will go in your stead, or have the deputy general from the army come to the capital." Yun Shu instructed with a solemn expression.
Yun Changfeng chuckled and agreed, "Alright, alright, Shu'er, don't worry. Father has already made arrangements for the army's affairs. Until my internal energy recovers, Father will absolutely not leave the city."