The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law-Chapter 944 - 938: Detained

It turned out that the vastly favored Noble Consort Sheng, who was rumored to be especially cherished by the Emperor, always referred to herself as a mere maid in front of His Majesty. She was never really the esteemed Noble Consort Sheng, just a maid.

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Disguised as Yue Rujing, Lun Yu entered the palace. Yue Rujing sought an audience with the eldest Prince, who had just returned to the palace. Given the past identities and relationship between the eldest Prince and Yue Rujing, naturally, no one stopped him and he was directly led into Jin Zijin’s residence in Zhongcui Palace.

Lun Yu, properly following behind a eunuch, also gave his respects to Jin Zijin in a very proper manner.

Jin Zijin frowned and commanded all the palace attendants to leave.

He stood up and looked at him, speaking indifferently, "Lun Yu?"

Lun Yu instantly felt it was not interesting, remarking, "You recognized me so quickly? Has my disguise technique deteriorated?"

Jin Zijin said, "Ajing and I grew up together from childhood, I am very familiar with every move he makes, not rigid and proper like you. In this world, the only ones capable of disguising themselves to the point where even I cannot recognize them are you, Lun Yu, and your mother Lun Tong. However, your mother Lun Tong is not in Zhuzhao Country, so it must be you."

Lun Yu joked with a strained laugh, "Does that mean my disguise technique is too good for you to see through? Alright, since you recognized me, there’s no point in pretending anymore. Let me directly discuss the important matter."

"Hmm, sit down!"

Jin Zijin generously invited him to sit, and Lun Yu, not feeling reserved—they had known each other for over twenty years and had known each other since childhood—sat down.

"I recently have been seriously pursued by your father to the point where I had nowhere to hide, so I mingled into the Lin Residence and became a maid, a maid beside your young lady. She said she hasn’t seen you for a long time and misses you a lot. She couldn’t come herself, so she sent me to check on you."

Jin Zijin: "..."

After speaking, he earnestly observed Jin Zijin, commenting, "Seeing you with a glowing face, gaining some weight, it seems life has been good. Alright, I’ve seen enough. I’ll go back and report to your young lady."

He got up and dusted his clothes but then heard a long-drawn eunuch’s voice.

"The Emperor arrives..."

Lun Yu stumbled, hurriedly steadying himself against the back of a chair. freewebnσvel.cѳm

Now, neither staying nor leaving, he froze in place, signaling with his eyes for Jin Zijin to think of a solution.

Jin Zijin only gave him a look that said he was on his own and then got up to welcome the Emperor.

"Imperial Father!"

"Rise!"

Upon entering Zhongcui Palace and seeing the uneasy Yue Rujing, the Emperor paused.

"Ah Jing, you are also here by coincidence?"

Lun Yu said, "Looking for my senior brother, there’s a bit of a matter."

"Hmm." The Emperor nodded slightly and asked, "Have there been any updates from the Heavenly Master recently?"

"Not yet..." Lun Yu glanced toward Jin Zijin before replying.

The Emperor’s expression grew serious, feeling that this Yue Rujing was very odd.

Why would Yue Rujing speak so uneasily? As if he had done something wrong.

He smiled a bit and instructed Eunuch Wan Decheng, "Wan Decheng, take the Princely Heir to the side hall to rest first. I have important matters to discuss with the eldest Prince."

Lun Yu hastily said, "Your Majesty, there’s no need; I—have finished what I needed to say, and I’ll be returning to Sanqing Temple now."

The Emperor signaled for Wan Decheng to stop him.

Having served by the Emperor’s side for many years, Wan Decheng naturally understood what that look from the Emperor meant. Since the Emperor wanted to hold him back, how could he possibly let him escape?

He then said, "Princely Heir, please stay, the plum blossoms ahead have bloomed beautifully. This old servant will take you to enjoy the flowers."