klisemfg Chapter 213 Extra (1) Parallel World 18
Chapter 213 Extra (1) Parallel World 18
Chapter 213 Extra (1) Parallel World 18
Lu Yuxu outwardly agreed with a couple of words, but inwardly he thought Emperor Longyun's words never stopped.
If you're so capable, then summon that person to the Xuanzheng Hall yourself and make him return what he took. I'll respect you as a brave man. Otherwise, if you know you can't handle him, then just laugh it off like I did, grit your teeth and bear it—that's being flexible and adaptable.
And what was the result? You yourself couldn't even use your mother's influence to bully others; what kind of person are you?
He has no manly spirit whatsoever.
Look at me, how dare the Crown Princess say a single harsh word to me!
Lu Yuxu, who had a "high status in the family," was secretly pleased with himself for a while, and didn't forget to cast a disdainful look at Long Yun while he was engrossed in talking to Lu Yuxi.
Emperor Longyun was completely unaware that his eldest son disliked him. He was busy lamenting, "My son's rebellion has broken my heart."
"Fifth Prince! You weren't like this before! You used to be the most obedient and sensible, always listening to your father, and you always thought of giving him the best things first." Emperor Longyun said with heartache, "How come you've suddenly become just like your elder brother?"
Lu Yuxu rolled his eyes so hard they almost reached the sky.
Lu Yuxi calmly explained, "Your subject is delivering a gift to Young Master Lin on behalf of Father and my elder brother to thank him for saving my elder brother's life."
“That’s right,” Lu Yuxu interjected, “If they don’t want a reward, we can’t really not give them one. This little bit isn’t even enough to fill a tooth gap, Father, don’t be so stingy.”
"Boss! Which side are you on?"
Emperor Longyun glared fiercely at Lu Yuxu, this "fence-sitter," and said, "You have truly betrayed my trust in you!"
Thank you for your trust, but I don't need it.
Lu Yuxu rejected Emperor Longyun's manipulative tactics and stood up with a forced smile: "That's truly a pity. It's my fault. How about this, Father Emperor, you punish me by forbidding me from attending this family gathering and kicking me out?"
Instead of listening to you yelling here, you might as well go back and play with your son.
"You...you...you!" Emperor Longyun's eyes widened. How dare you betray me!
"Oh!" Lu Yuxu looked pained. "Look how angry Father Emperor has made me. I can't even speak properly anymore. I'd better leave quickly, lest Father Emperor be displeased if he sees me again."
After saying that, Lu Yuxu flicked his sleeve, gave a casual bow, and turned to leave.
But before he had taken more than a few steps, a completely calm voice suddenly came from behind him.
Did I tell you to leave?
Lu Yuxu froze on the spot.
Emperor Longyun was instantly overjoyed. "Zitong truly loves me; she can't stand seeing me being bullied!"
"Come back and sit down."
Bai Qiongzhu gave another brief command.
Lu Yuxu gently lowered his foot, which was still raised in mid-air, smoothly turned around and sat down, smiling at Bai Qiongzhu with exceptional gentleness.
What happened? How come Father Emperor actually got Mother Empress's support today?
Something is wrong!
His Highness the Crown Prince wasn't the only one who sensed something was wrong; Lu Yuxi, the main target of today's criticism, was also among them.
The moment Bai Qiongzhu spoke, he immediately looked up, his face filled with undisguised astonishment.
No, is such a trivial matter really worth the Empress Dowager going out of her way to save face for the Emperor?
But no matter how outrageous things were, once the real family emperor made his move, the two brothers immediately became obedient.
Emperor Longyun was already overjoyed. He smiled smugly and continued to "lecture" the two brothers.
"Look at you two, even your mother can't stand it anymore. That shows how arrogant you two brothers are usually. It's only because I have a good temper and love you that I would have thrown you two into the Fengxian Hall to kneel as punishment long ago!"
Lu Yuxu glanced at Bai Qiongzhu, who remained expressionless, then looked at his younger brother, who was looking down and lost in thought. After a moment's consideration, he didn't dare to reply.
Emperor Longyun, on the other hand, was overjoyed, finally getting a bit of sunshine, and he shone brightly with pride.
"You still say I'm stingy? Am I a stingy person? I just feel that the second son of the Lin family has rendered meritorious service to the court, so it's more legitimate and more generous to reward him through the national treasury!"
Ah.
Lu Yuxu rolled his eyes inwardly.
What high-sounding words! In the end, it all boils down to him not wanting to spend any money! He's just stingy and cheapskate!
"Father's thinking is indeed very thorough!" Lu Yuxu clapped his hands in praise. "It turns out that I misunderstood you, Father, and hurt your feelings. I am still young, so please forgive me. Yuxi, what do you think?"
Lu Yuxi snapped back to reality and wisely agreed, "Indeed, Your Majesty, I have not thought things through. Please forgive me."
Emperor Longyun was extremely pleased with himself.
He glanced smugly at Bai Qiongzhu sitting upright to the side before turning back and speaking with feigned arrogance: "Since you have all admitted your mistakes, I am not one to be harsh. The gifts have already been given, and we cannot ask for them back. Let it be."
"I am magnanimous. You only need to go back and reflect on your actions, remember not to question your father again, and not to touch his private treasury. Then this matter will be over!"
This prince must praise me for my broad-mindedness and magnanimity, right?
The emperor above was full of pride and satisfaction, while the two brothers below exchanged a glance and tentatively stood up and bowed.
"My son, I obey."
"Father, Mother, then I shall take my leave?"
Having achieved his goal, Emperor Longyun naturally wouldn't stop him anymore. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "Let's go, let's go! I need to rest with Zitong."
Unexpectedly, Bai Qiongzhu, who hadn't expressed any opinion throughout, spoke up again: "Have you finished talking? You want to leave already?"
Lu Yuxu and Lu Yuxi both showed expressions of "I knew it."
Emperor Longyun, who was busy drinking tea, stopped and turned to look at Bai Qiongzhu, saying, "Zitong, I have already forgiven them."
"You've finished telling your story, but I haven't."
Bai Qiongzhu gestured for Emperor Longyun to shut up and stay still, then squinted and glanced at the two brothers before sitting up straight with elegance.
"It's been so many days, have you thought it through about what happened that day that made me angry?"
Emperor Longyun sipped his tea and ate some melon, his gaze sweeping rapidly between the other three, clearly showing schadenfreude.
"...Your Majesty, I am ignorant and hope Your Majesty will guide me."
"Heh, I knew you two wouldn't be able to come up with this."
Lu Yuxi gave an awkward laugh.
"Fine. I don't expect you 'big men' to come up with anything useful. I'll just say it directly."
"Lu Yuxi, you want to leave the capital, afraid that I will worry and be angry because of the separation. Why didn't you think of asking me to come with you?"
With a crash, the teacup in Emperor Longyun's hand shattered into pieces.
What does this mean? Is Zitong going to abandon me?
"You only think about what you want, but don't you think about what the Empress Dowager wants? What, do you think that just because the Empress Dowager is a woman, she should stay in the harem for the rest of her life?"
Lu Yuxi's eyes widened, and she remained silent for a long time.
"No... Zitong..."
"Shut up, I'll deal with you after I've dealt with them!"
Emperor Longyun, who tried to interrupt, was silenced by a single sentence.
Bai Qiongzhu leaned forward slightly and continued to look at Lu Yuxu.
"And you, Crown Prince."
Lu Yuxu, whose name was called, shuddered.
"Have you become addicted to being the Crown Prince? Don't you know how to be considerate of your father and mother? Hurry up and take over your duties so that your father and mother can also enjoy a few years of rest?"
"So, are we just supposed to sit here forever, following the rules and keeping busy, until we're all gone?!"
Lu Yuxu: !!!
Emperor Longyun stared wide-eyed at Bai Qiongzhu, his gaze filled with shock and admiration.