Chapter 41: Another eventful palace banquet 3 (2/2)
At this point the Emperor was exasperated, he called some hefty servants to send the fifth Prince away and guard his quarters to keep him away from causing any more mess. Imperial concubine Sheng was such an eyesore to him, he dismissed her to her room.
After the mess caused by the fifth Prince, the previously lively atmosphere got cold. A few minutes later the banquet came to an end, the Emperor and Empress early withdrawal marked the end of the banquet.
As the Lu family returned to their manor Lu Yaozhu was held back by his mother. ”Xiao Zhu hold on and walk with mother,” she said in a low tone.
Lu Yaozhu understanding that she just wanted to have a quick word with him turned around and walked to his mother. He held out his hands for her, as soon as she took it he walked slowly with her.
Madam Lu looked at his beautiful side view and smiled. This son of hers was always kind to her, she always thanked the gods for giving her a son like him. It was a pity that her good friend the Empress wasn't so opportuned to experience this.
It always saddened her that her best friend never got to hold her son, the Empress always loved children. After giving birth to the first Princess the Empress had longed to have her son, she had been so happy when she gave birth to her son.
Too bad her joy was short-lived, the Empress lost her child four days after he was born. She couldn't imagine how hurt her friend felt when the foolish prince called her barren. No one understood the pain of losing a child more than she did.
Even though madam Lu imagine that her pain could never compare to that of the Empress since she had only miscarried twice before having Lu Yaozhu. Unlike the Empress who lost a child that she had carried for ten months.
Imperial concubine Sheng and her spawn were a nasty bunch who should never be allowed to rule. It was disgusting that a fellow woman dared to say this. Madam Lu sighed and shook her head a few times.
When they were finally away from prying eyes and ears, Madam Lu patted her son's arm gently and said ”please pay your aunt a visit tomorrow, Xiao Zhu. She must be feeling so sad, you should pay her a visit and console her. Your aunt cares about you”.
Lu Yaozhu nodded ”Yes mother, I understand”.
”You are such a kind boy, I am lucky to have you,” His mother said.
”And I you”, Lu Yaozhu replied. The separation when they got to the carriage, Lu Yaozhu helped his mother up the carriage before mounting his horse and riding back to Duke of Wu's mano