However, Lou Yueying had heard those words from her father with her own ears. She would never trust her father again. Could it be a lie when he said he wanted to kill the crown prince with his own mouth?
"Why?" Lou Yueying wiped away her tears and asked coldly with a straight face.
At that time, she had thought the words her elder brother said were a bit strange. She even believed that even if everyone in the world harmed him, it couldn't be their father who harmed Brother Jing. After all, their father had watched Brother Jing grow up, and he had always been kind to Brother Jing. She never would have imagined that the person behind all this was actually her father.
Her father had done such a thing behind her back. How could she face Brother Jing in the future? She loved Brother Jing so much, and her father knew that. But why on earth did her father do this?
Seeing Lou Yueying's expression, Lou Mingkou started to get nervous. He knew that his daughter had always been an upright person, so he had never let his son and daughter discover this matter.
"Yue'er, things are not as you imagine. Father did this for a reason. It's all for your elder brothers and you. Although it's not convenient for me to explain now, you will surely understand my good intentions in the future." Lou Mingkou let out a heavy sigh and explained.
Hearing his explanation, Lou Yueying burst out laughing. "I used to think my father was an honest and upright man. I never imagined that I never really knew you. What did they do to offend you? Why did you want to drive them to the end?"
Jing Xunchao and the crown prince were the two men she was closest to besides her father and elder brothers. One was the man she loved most, and the other was so kind to her. Why did her father have to be so cruel?
She couldn't figure out what they had done to offend her father. At this moment, she was also glad that she hadn't told her father about Brother Jing. Otherwise, she might never have seen Brother Jing again.
Lou Mingkou snorted coldly. "Don't you dislike the crown prince? Father has helped you solve this trouble. You won't have any worries in the future. Father will surely find you a better marriage."
"I don't like the crown prince, but he doesn't deserve to die! We don't need father to interfere in our business. If father doesn't want to lose his daughter, then do as you please!"
Lou Yueying left these cold words and then turned around and left. Lou Mingkou kept calling her from behind, but she didn't respond at all.
He watched his daughter's disappearing back and let out a heavy sigh. It seemed that he couldn't act against the crown prince for the time being.
She quickly left the general's mansion. This place was like a nightmare to her. The home that used to be filled with so many wonderful memories was now as repulsive as the underworld.
Walking on the street like a walking corpse, Lou Yueying unconsciously came to the mansion of the undefeated general. This was the place she passed by every time she went out, so she was very familiar with the way.
Realizing that she had come to the door of Jing Xunchao's mansion, Lou Yueying's tears welled up again. She felt guilty towards Brother Jing. She supposed her elder brother must be in great pain as well...
A servant girl who had just returned from shopping was startled when she saw Lou Yueying standing there motionless at the door. She recognized the crown princess, but she didn't expect to see her here.
"Your servant pays respects to the crown princess. Are you here to see the two generals?" the servant girl asked tentatively.
Hearing the voice, Lou Yueying collected her thoughts and tried to look as normal as possible. "Go and announce my arrival."
"Yes, please wait a moment, Your Highness. Your servant will be back soon."
The little maid rushed in and headed straight for the main hall. The crown princess was a very important person. Letting her wait at the door for too long might cause trouble.
"Who did you say is at the door? The crown princess?" Xiao Qing asked in surprise.
Although she knew that the crown princess had some connections with the young master and young miss, they hadn't been in touch for a long time. She wondered why the crown princess would come to visit.
Mu Fengqie also frowned. She wondered what that woman Lou Yueying was up to this time. She supposed there must be many of Lou Mingkou's spies at the door of the general's mansion. If they found out, it would be bad.
"Go and tell her that we're all out today. We'll visit the crown prince's mansion in person some other day." Mu Fengqie said coldly.
Although the little maid didn't understand why her master said so, she still obediently went out to deliver the message.
Lou Yueying had already expected this result. Hearing this, she actually felt relieved. In fact, she wasn't ready to face Brother Jing yet. She didn't know what to say when she saw him.
At this moment, she was in a very difficult situation. On one hand was her father who had given birth to her, raised her, and doted on her. On the other hand were Brother Jing and her senior brother who had grown up with her and whom she loved deeply. So she returned to the crown prince's mansion in a daze.
A Ru pouted. "Is that the concubine of that jerk who came today? Cousin, it seems that you dislike her very much?"
"We had some unpleasant experiences. You've been out for so long. Have you written back to Uncle and Aunt?" Mu Fengqie asked.
A Ru scratched her head embarrassedly and instantly became cute and obedient. "Cousin, can you help me write a letter back to Father and Mother? I haven't had enough fun here yet. Mother must be urging me to go back. Cousin, have I been very well - behaved these days? I promise I won't cause you any trouble if I stay!"
"You little rascal. I really can't do anything about you!"
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Yuan Yuchuan and Yuan Yuze were in the Ci Ning Palace, chatting with the Empress Dowager and the Queen. Both the Queen and the Empress Dowager were very satisfied with Mu Fengqie, for she could contribute to the future of the country.
"Mother and Grandmother, I've discovered a great secret. Princess Tianlin is at Mu Fengqie's mansion. It seems that they have a very close relationship. I want to marry the princess. With Mu Fengqie's help, this matter should not be too difficult." Yuan Yuchuan said while recalling A Ru.
The Queen and the Empress Dowager were both stunned. The Empress Dowager immediately stopped him. "No. Although she is Princess Tianlin, you've already married the crown princess. How could the princess be willing to be a concubine? If you want to marry the princess, you'll have to divorce the current crown princess. Lou Mingkou is not an easy man to deal with."
Yuan Yuchuan was greatly shocked when he heard this. This was indeed a problem he hadn't thought of. He only wanted to marry A Ru. He thought that with Tianlin's help, his position as the crown prince would be secure. But he had forgotten about the beautiful woman in his mansion.