Shengjing Noble

Chapter 280 1 Return to Beijing

Su Lanxin hesitated and asked, "What if we are discovered?"

Liu Ruyan thought for a moment and said, "I don't think King Xiaoyao often takes out the jade ring to look at it, so why don't we make one that looks similar? You have the blueprint anyway, so you can just swap it out when the time comes, right?"

"That makes sense. By the time he finds out, it will be too late. Even if he suspects we did it, he has no evidence."

"Let's go back and discuss it carefully."

……

Three days later.

The matter in Qiu County has come to an end. Su Shengyun will stay to take up his post, and the others should return to Shengjing to report to the emperor.

Early in the morning, three carriages were parked outside the mansion.

Su Lanyin and Cuizhu had just come out after packing their clothes when they saw Fu Wuyang standing there.

"Your Majesty." She bowed and asked, "Why are you here?"

"You're welcome." Fu Wuyang did not rush to answer, but reached out to help her, but she pretended to be casual and got up to avoid him.

His hand missed, and she took a small step back, still with a gentle smile on her face. She looked dignified and proper, without any resistance, but full of alienation.

Fu Wuyang was puzzled and a little angry at her for avoiding him, so his expression became a little colder.

"Miss Su, are you leaving?"

She did not answer but asked instead.

"Your Majesty too?"

"Yes, since we are all going back to Shengjing, we might as well travel together so that we can take care of each other."

So, that was why he came and went with them.

Su Lanyin wanted to refuse, but Su Shengming suddenly jumped out from behind her and said, "Okay, okay. With the prince here, we don't have to be afraid of any bandits along the way."

"Third Brother!"

She was a little angry and glared at him with gritted teeth, but unfortunately Su Shengming pretended to be confused and put things into the car with a grin on his face.

"Oh, my little sister, I'm sorry. Don't worry, we can each take our own carriages. Yinyin, you don't have to be shy."

Su Lanyin glared at him fiercely, then got into the carriage and didn't come out.

Fu Wuyang was already very satisfied to be able to travel with her, so he no longer cared about her attitude just now.

The severe drought in Qiu County has ended, and there was a light rain last night. I think there will be no more droughts from now on, and the people can rebuild their homes and reclaim land for farming again.

This was the time when manpower was needed, so Su Shengming decided to stay and help his second brother, and then let Lu Wanjun and Su Shengyan follow Su Lanyin back.

The road was bumpy during this period, and Su Shengyan was forced to stand up and walk, but he still chose to sit in a wheelchair in front of the Su family in the county government office.

One must be on guard against others, and she will keep it a secret from everyone except her family until her eldest brother fully recovers.

Seeing that they were about to set off, the Su family who received the news could no longer sit still and hurriedly rushed to the mansion in a carriage.

"Your Highness!" Su Yongcheng jumped off the carriage first and rushed over, saying hurriedly, "Your Highness, are you going back to Shengjing? Why didn't you tell me so that we can arrange for you to go back."

Fu Wuyang said politely: "No need to be so troublesome."

Liu Ruyan stepped forward and tried to persuade him to stay, "Your Highness, there is no need to rush. We must have a farewell meal at least."

"Yes!" Su Lanxin followed and walked to the front. "Father has ordered a banquet. It won't be too late for us to set off after lunch. What do you think, Your Highness?"

"We?" Su Lanyin frowned.

"Yes, sister, you may not know yet, but my mother and I are also going back to Shengjing, so I'll ask you to take care of us along the way."

Lu Wanjun had already gotten into the car, but when she heard this, she jumped down immediately, put her hands on her hips and yelled, "You little slut, you're dreaming. You dare to come with us? Aren't you afraid that I'll throw you two into a wolf's den halfway through the journey?"

Liu Ruyan was startled and hid behind Su Yongcheng in fear, whispering, "Master, why does she hold a grudge like that? The past is over, and it's time to put it to rest, Aunt Lu..."

"Why are you calling me aunt?" Lu Wanjun glared at her ferociously.

Liu Ruyan was so scared that she quickly covered her mouth and dared not say anything. However, Su Lanxin hurried forward to stand in the middle, looking like she wanted to vent her anger for her mother.

"Why are you so fierce? My mother and I want to follow the prince. Who wants to go with you?"

After saying this, she looked at Fu Wuyang with a smile, and her tone became delicate.

"Your Highness, since we helped you find the little princess, can you please take us back to Beijing together? Although Qiu County is peaceful now, there are still many refugees along the way. What if we encounter bandits? Can you bear to abandon us?"

Fu Wuyang looked at her coldly, without any emotion in his eyes, let alone sympathy.

"I still have to escort the prisoners back to the capital, so I'm afraid it's not appropriate to take you with me."

Although he found a reason to refuse, it was not very tactful. If it were someone else, they would probably leave in shame.

But Su Lanxin's face was as thick as a city wall, and she moved closer as if she didn't understand.

"Oh, that's nothing. My mother and I can help you keep an eye on those prisoners and prevent them from escaping."

This guy is really a fool who can't tell the difference between good and bad.

Su Lanyin curled up the corners of her mouth unconsciously. She found that Su Lanxin was sometimes really stupid.

If he were a smart person, coupled with her kind heart, he would be a very difficult enemy.

Fu Wuyang still refused coldly: "No need, I am not used to being with women."

Su Lanxin was not convinced, and pointed at Su Lanyin and asked, "Aren't they women? How can you treat them differently, Your Majesty?"

Seeing her so aggrieved, Fu Wuyang said bluntly: "Mrs. Lu is a first-rank imperial concubine, and Miss Lanyin is a county lady appointed by the emperor himself. Moreover, they have to bring Su Shengyan, who has disabled legs, with them. It is reasonable for me to go with them to protect them. Do you have any objection?"

"I..." Su Lanxin was speechless. Damn it, how dare he look down on them, mother and daughter!

Isn’t it just an imperial edict, isn’t it just a county lady?

When she becomes the Crown Princess... No, when the Crown Prince ascends the throne and she becomes the Empress, all these people will die a miserable death!

Thinking of this, Su Lanxin looked at Ma Xiaotong beside her with grievance and blinked wildly in hint.

"Wuwuwu... I originally wanted to go with the little princess so that she could be my companion, but I didn't expect the prince to be so cruel. The little princess must take care of herself along the way."

Ma Xiaotong was stunned for a moment and looked at Fu Wuyang mechanically, but saw that he curled the corners of his mouth, which meant that he would not stop him.

So she took the opportunity to say, "Father, I want to go with Sister Lan Xin, is that ok?"

When Fu Wuyang heard her say this, he pretended to hesitate and nodded: "Since the princess has spoken, you will be allowed to return to the capital together, but I warn you, take care of yourselves on the way and don't cause trouble for me!"

Su Lanxin and Liu Ruyan clenched their fists excitedly and nodded repeatedly.

Su Yongcheng immediately asked: "What about this farewell banquet?"