If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

He Jingyao was a popular young man from a noble family in the Southern Dynasty. His uncle was the prime minister of the dynasty and had no children, so he raised He Jingyao as his own son.

The emperor of the Southern Dynasty also valued him, so his future would surely be bright.

In the largest wing of Yipin Building, there was music, the aroma of wine, singing and dancing, it was a truly decadent and decadent place.

Lu Yuan was wearing a dark blue silk robe with a dark flower pattern today, which made him look less solemn and cold than usual, and more noble. At first glance, he did not look like the evil ghost in the legend who killed people without blinking an eye.

More like a young man from a noble family.

Looking at the way he nonchalantly holds the wine glass, he really looks like the one in the Southern Dynasty Palace.

"Sir Lu, it's boring to just sit there. Let's drink." Qi Zhongbei came to Lu Yuan with a grin and poured wine into his glass.

Lu Yuan raised his eyes and glanced at him, then pointed at the bowl in front of him, "It's not easy to get me drunk with such a small cup."

"..." Qi Zhongbei laughed, "Why would I want to get Lord Lu drunk? I just want to make friends with you."

"Everyone who comes is a guest. I respect all the envoys." Lu Yuan said.

He Jingyao burst out laughing when he heard this, and said to Qi Zhongbei, "You can't drink as much as Lord Lu, so you should come back."

Ruan Xinglin glanced at He Jingyao indifferently.

"I heard that Lord Lu and Ruan Zuoxiang are relatives." He Jingyao raised his fox eyes, as if he had set his sights on his prey.

"Yes." Ruan Xinglin nodded.

He Jingyao looked at Lu Yuan, then at Ruan Xinglin, "Why do I feel like you two look a bit alike? Could you be uncle and nephew?"

"People always say that nephews look like their uncles."

The Second Prince laughed loudly upon hearing this. "Messenger He must be drunk. Lu Yuan is from our Yong Dynasty and is related to Ruan Zuoxiang by marriage. How could they look alike?"

Marquis Jingning: "I don't think so either."

"I heard that Lord Lu was not born in Shangjing City, but was brought back to the Lu family by your father later." Qi Zhongbei looked drunk.

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the Second Prince and Marquis Jingning darkened slightly.

Lu Yuan's life experience has always been criticized. The Second Prince and Marquis Jingning are on good terms with Lu Yuan and never mention his life experience.

A hero does not care about his origin.

The reason why Lu Yuan became the commander of the Pacification Division and was favored by the emperor was not because of his background.

"That's true." Lu Yuan nodded and did not deny it.

He Jingyao was testing Lu Yuan to see if he knew his background.

"Excuse me for asking, but I wonder where Lord Lu was born. I always feel that you look a little familiar." Qi Zhongbei asked with a smile.

"You are indeed quite offensive." Lu Yuan took a sip of wine and said lightly.

Qi Zhongbei: “…”

Lu Yuan looked at He Jingyao with his sharp eyes, "Are the two envoys curious about my background?"

He Jingyao chuckled, "Just a few words of idle chat."

Is this a special banquet just for chatting?

of course not.

Lu Yuan and Ruan Xinglin both knew that He Jingyao had specially invited the Second Prince and Marquis Jingning, and mentioned his background, clearly intending to make the Second Prince suspicious of Lu Yuan.

Ruan Xinglin could not protect Lu Yuan in front of the Second Prince.

He was not sure whether Lu Yuan wanted to reveal his background or not, nor did he know when he would want to reveal it, so he could only wait and see.

"People with ability never care about their background." The second prince said, "Aristocratic families are not always aristocratic families from the beginning."

Marquis Jingning shouted, "Second Prince, you are right. I offer you a toast."

The atmosphere was suddenly different.

When He Jingyao wanted to mention Lu Yuan's background again, the Second Prince's face turned cold.

He had no choice but to stop trying.

The moon was at its zenith when the banquet ended.

Lu Yuan remained calm as he helped the drunk Marquis Jingning into the carriage.

He Jingyao walked out of the Yipin Building and said, "Lord Lu really has a good alcohol tolerance."

"I am going to escort the Second Prince back to the palace. Goodbye." Lu Yuan bowed and personally escorted the Second Prince away.

Ruan Xinglin smiled elegantly and said, "Master Xiao He, this is Yong Dynasty."

"Yes, this is Yong Dynasty. Lord Ruan had to go to Shangjing City a few days in advance, just to visit Leyang?" He Jingyao asked.

Leyang is Mrs. Lu San, and her name is Ruan Leyang.

"What else can I do?" Ruan Xinglin asked back.

He Jingyao chuckled, "I think the left prime minister will tell it sooner or later."

The drunk Qi Zhongbei shouted in a lisp, "What are you talking about, Lord Zuo Xiang, why don't you tell us the truth, that Lu Yuan looks like our emperor..."

Before he could finish his words, He Jingyao had already covered his mouth and pushed him into the carriage.

"This kid is drunk. I will take him back to the Honglu Temple first."

Ruan Xinglin's eyes were as cold and clear as the moonlight in the sky.

"Young Master." Two sturdy men came to him.

"Take good care of Lu Yuan and don't let him find out."

……

……

Shen Sui'an dozed off while waiting for Lu Yuan to come back.

Before she knew it, she fell asleep on the couch. It was not until she was hugged in a big and broad embrace that she tried to open her sleepy eyes, "Husband, you are back?"

"Didn't I tell you to rest early? Why are you still waiting for me?" Lu Yuan sighed softly.

Shen Sui'an patted his cheek and propped himself up halfway, "I haven't been able to talk to you these past few days."

"Hmm? What do you want to say?" Lu Yuan's fingers gently stroked her soft waist.

"I went to the family temple today, and my wife was frightened and fell ill. Husband, do you have anything to say to me?" Shen Suian grabbed his hand to prevent him from moving.

Lu Yuan chuckled, "I didn't want to scare you last night, so I didn't tell you."

"She asked the Bai family's assassins to attack me. I killed them and sent them back to the Bai family, and also gave her a severed arm."

Sure enough it was him.

Shen Sui'an told him about what happened when he met his wife today.

"I was really frightened and sick. I'm afraid I hate you even more."

Lu Yuan said, "Even if I don't scare her, she will still hate me."

"There are two groups of people looking for Song Xiuzhi's whereabouts. I want to tell Concubine Yao's people." Shen Suian said in a low voice.

"The Imperial Concubine wants to find the child and send him to the princess." Letting the princess raise Lu Heng's only daughter is like holding on to Lu Heng's last hope.

Lu Yuan whispered, "Besides the Madam and the Song family, I'm afraid that incident is also related to the palace."

"Have you found any clues?" Shen Sui'an asked in surprise, "Is it the Queen or Princess Yongning?"

"Neither." Lu Yuan said.

"This person is very well hidden, maybe he is the master behind the madam."

Shen Sui'an expressed her concerns, "Madam is not a soft-hearted person. She is willing to sacrifice the princess' life for Lu Heng's future. How could she protect Song Xiuzhi like this?"

"Song Xiuzhi's life is a stain on Lu Heng. According to Madam's personality, she should be eager to get rid of her. But now she is protecting her well. It's really strange. I'm afraid she still wants to do bad things to Song Xiuzhi."

Song Xiuzhi has already told Mrs. Lu about her rebirth. The methods of both of them are not on the same level.

She was worried that Mrs. Lu would use Song Xiuzhi to do something to the future prophet that would catch her off guard.

"You can rest assured in telling the people I give you to do their jobs," Lu Yuan said.

Shen Sui'an yawned, "Okay, let's go to bed, it's getting late."

Having said that, you can go back to sleep.

Lu Yuan turned over and pressed her under him, "You can sleep later."