Chapter 26: The second make lead is a little cute 1 (2/2)

Lu Yaozhu walked forward smiling softly, he passed Lu Yingjie a jar of wine and sat by the window. Lu Yingjie uncorked the jar of wine, took a swing and sat next to Lu Yaozhu.

A few minutes later he said, ”Didn't expect you to be back after it got later”.

”it's your wedding day, how can I miss an important day like that. Plus It won't do to get on the Emperor's bad side, he will have eyes on us tomorrow. We have to but on a united front”, replied Lu Yaozhu smiling bitterly.

”You were right about Zhu Fengyin, I asked around and she has been acting out of character for the past few months. I don't know where she stands so far, it is necessary to keep an eye on her”.

”Mother has already made a few moves behind the scenes, luckily the emperor hasn't noticed any of her moves but it's only a matter of time.” Lu Yaozhu said.

Lu Yingjie replied, ”Don't worry about mother, I already spoke to her. She promised to take a step back, however, how are we going to handle Minister Zhu and the sixth Prince?”

”our spices reported that Minister Zhu is trying to arrange a match between Count Ling's heir and Zhu Fenfang. if that works out he will have Prince Ye on his side”

”Prince Ye has been neutral so far in the power struggles, It isn't in our advantage to get him involved”, Lu Yingjie said thoughtfully. ”We can reveal minister Ling's illegal dealing with Chu state, that would permanently destroy whatever minister Zhu has planned”.

Lu Yaozhu's Lips curved up when he heard that, ”That would make a little dent on the sixth Prince's reputation, I am surprised you are finally making this move after all we have been seating on this for months”.

”I was waiting for the right time to use this piece. Since I Will be visiting my in-laws three days from now, let's hold off on the plans until after that is done”.

”Okay, you can take that as a wedding present from me.”

”seriously Yaozhu, are you trying to get out of giving me an actual wedding present”

”no! no! no! I already have a wedding present wrapped up for you. You can take this as a bonus gift” Lu Yaozhu said grinning.

”if you say so but my wedding present better be costly”

”oh don't worry it is!”

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fast forward to the next day.

Lu Yaozhu escorted Lu Yingjie to the nuptial chamber. He stood by as Lu Yingjie straighten out his clothes and went into the room. A few seconds later the door opened slightly a maid stepped out.