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

Almost everyone in the Ruan family was waiting in the hall for Lu Yuan to arrive.

The entire hall was filled with more than twenty people, from Old Master Ruan to the brothers and sisters, all waiting expectantly.

"Uncle is back."

Old Master Ruan hurriedly stood up, and with the help of his grandson beside him, he strode to the door.

Ruan Xinglinhe and Ruan Yilang stood on both sides of Lu Yuan, approaching from afar. Everyone's eyes fell on Lu Yuan's face with clear features. He was truly handsome and majestic.

"Lu Yuan, this is my grandfather, my grandfather..." Ruan Xinglin whispered to Lu Yuan while introducing everyone in the Ruan family.

Old Master Ruan had no concubines. He and the old lady had three sons and two daughters.

"This is your second uncle."

Lu Yuan looked at the man sitting in the wheelchair, surprise flashing in his eyes.

He had investigated the Ruan family. The third son, Ruan Sanye, was once a fierce general on the battlefield. In recent years, he has been living in seclusion. It was Ruan Yilang who replaced him and joined the military camp. It turned out that he had a foot injury.

"Your Highness, it's us who failed to protect you." Old Master Ruan held Lu Yuan's hand and wanted to kneel down.

Lu Yuan held him back, "Grandfather, I am not a prince yet. Today I come to see you as a junior."

"Okay, okay!" Old Master Ruan nodded excitedly.

Old Madam Ruan was already in tears. She knew that the child had been sent away. She had even held him in her arms when he was born.

I thought we would never see each other again in this life, but now he can come back safely, it’s really a blessing from God.

"It's cold outside, let's talk inside." Ruan Xinglin said with a smile.

"Lu Yuan, knowing that you are coming back home, your uncle's mother cooked a table of food." Ruan Xinglin said with a smile.

Ruan Yilang laughed, "Sister-in-law's cooking skills are unparalleled. We haven't had a meal cooked by sister-in-law for many years. You are so lucky."

"Mother said that it's my cousin's first day home, so we must make sure he eats well." Standing next to Mrs. Ruan was a pretty girl with a bright face.

Ruan Xinglin said with a smile, "This is Xia Jie'er and Xi Ge'er, my useless children."

"Dad, how can you introduce your own child like this?" Ruan Zhaoxia stamped her feet unhappily.

Lu Yuan showed a faint smile and greeted everyone.

As soon as we sat down in the hall, Aunt Liang came with my aunt Ye.

"Ever since your uncle came back from Shangjing City, he has been repeating your name in my ears every day. I have been wondering what kind of a godly person my nephew is that I, your husband, admire him so much."

"Seeing you today, you are indeed like a jade tree in a forest of trees, with a heroic appearance."

It was the first time that Lu Yuan was praised so directly. Even though he was a cold person, his face felt hot unconsciously.

Aunt Ye was rather shy and just lowered her head.

Ruan Yilang smiled and said, "Nephew Xiao, this sentence still makes sense."

Everyone laughed happily.

"By the way, since Lu Yuan has already returned to the Southern Dynasty, when are we going to pick up my nephew's wife?" asked Aunt Liang.

Ruan Xinglin looked up at Lu Yuan and said, "Lu Yuan, the date chosen by the Imperial Observatory will not be long. Your wife's name should also be written in the royal family tree. Should we bring her back first?"

"Let's wait until things are stable here," Lu Yuan said.

Ruan Xinglin nodded slightly, knowing that Lu Yuan had some concerns in his mind.

In fact, it is right to have concerns. They have encountered countless assassination attempts on their way to the Southern Dynasty, and there is no guarantee that someone would not want to attack Shen Sui'an.

"Many things cannot be rushed. Tonight our Ruan family is hosting a welcoming party for Lu Yuan. We can talk about other things later." Old Master Ruan said.

"The table is ready, old man, old lady. Let's move to the flower hall next door." Aunt Liang said with a smile.

Old Master Ruan stepped forward and took Lu Yuan's hand, "Come on, let's eat."

……

Unlike the joyful atmosphere in the Ruan family, the He residence was filled with a depressing and gloomy atmosphere.

He Zhiyuan was still lying on the bed, unable to get up. His left thigh was pierced by a sharp arrow and his abdomen was also hit by an arrow.

The imperial physician said that even if his leg injury was healed, he would not be able to walk as freely as before.

"Uncle, it's time to change the medicine." He Jingyao pushed open the door and spoke in a low voice.

His injuries had only recently healed, and he thought he could go for revenge, but he didn't expect his uncle to be seriously injured again.

Even with so many secret guards around my uncle, they couldn't defend against those arrows.

"Is there any news from the palace?" He Zhiyuan asked in a deep voice.

He knew exactly who had hurt him.

It must be that vicious woman Ruan Danyang.

She didn't want him to ruin Lu Yuan's recognition into the royal family, so she injured him so badly that he couldn't enter the palace.

He Jingyao carefully changed the dressing for He Zhiyuan. "The princess of Yong Dynasty has been sent to the palace. The emperor has held a banquet in the Jinluan Palace to entertain Feng Chuanjin and others, and..."

"Anything else?" He Zhiyuan's eyes turned cold.

"The Queen Mother is back."

He Jingyao told He Zhiyuan everything that happened in the Golden Palace.

"Okay, okay! Ruan Danyang is really calculating!" He Zhiyuan was so angry that he sneered repeatedly.

"I didn't know that Taoist Bu Xuanfeng was actually Ruan Danyang's man. Even the Queen Mother was tricked back. The Emperor must have no choice but to recognize his blood relationship with Lu Yuan."

He Jingyao's eyes flashed with hatred, "Yes, but even if it's a blood test, what does it matter? The emperor doesn't like Lu Yuan. He is just an idle prince in the Southern Dynasty. He has no real power and has no influence on us at all."

He Zhiyuan closed his eyes and exhaled slowly.

"It's not that simple." said He Zhiyuan.

"Uncle, the facts cannot be changed now. The Queen Mother is determined to recognize Lu Yuan back." He Jingyao said.

He only regretted that he underestimated the enemy and failed to kill Lu Yuan.

He Zhiyuan said, "Lu Yuan was the commander of the Pacification Division in Yong Dynasty. He knew so many secrets and had arrested so many officials. Many people in Yong Dynasty wanted to kill him a long time ago. As long as the news that he was the prince of the Southern Dynasty spread back, Yong Dynasty would not let him go."

"And Lu Chuyi, he married Ruan Leyang, he might also leak secrets."

"Find some people and go to the capital to arrest Lu Yuan's wife."

He Zhiyuan gave instructions one by one.

"Don't be unable to handle a woman."

He Jingyao's expression was stern, "Uncle, don't worry, leave everything to me."

He will definitely bring Shen Suian back.

As long as Shen Sui'an is in their hands, Lu Yuan will not surrender obediently.

"Go down." He Zhiyuan reached out and touched his leg. He had to get better quickly, otherwise he didn't know how the situation outside would change.

He must settle the score with Ruan Danyang for this arrow.

"Sir He, the emperor has summoned you." A palace maid's shrill voice came from outside.

He Jingyao frowned, "My uncle is injured, how can I enter the palace?"

Palace maid: "The emperor said that if Lord He is unable to walk, he should be carried into the palace."

"Go and prepare the sedan chair." He Zhiyuan said in a deep voice. The emperor must be very angry about Lu Yuan being forced to recognize him.