Chapter 533 - Chapter 533: Chapter 533 Reactions from Different Families_1 (1/2)
Chapter 533: Chapter 533 Reactions from Different Families_1
King Yu Residence.
Cuiting Pavilion.
Wei Qingwan, who had just started to cheer up a bit these past few days, was left speechless by the sudden news.
The Qi Family… was raided?
What? The influential Qi Family fell from grace just like that?
“Where’s the Prince? What happened to him?” a concerned Wei Qingwan asked.
“This servant isn’t sure either. But people say the Prince is still in the residence, he hasn’t gone anywhere… There are lots of soldiers from the Armed Forces Department outside. No one seems to be able to leave the place…” Cuihe replied, her information limited.
“Then… what about Master Qi the Third? Where is he?” Wei Qingwan continued questioning.
“This servant doesn’t know either, but he’s probably been arrested too. I heard everyone in the Qi Family is in prison.”
Wei Qingwan slumped into the chair, unsure of what to do.
She’d regained hope only a few days ago, feeling that as long as she remained near King Yu, there was still hope.
But today, reality slapped her hard!
If the Qi Family really did fall, wouldn’t that signify that King Yu would lose his chance of becoming the Crown Prince?
“No, that can’t be! Absolutely not!” Wei Qingwan hastily shook her head, refusing to accept this reality.
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Lu Family.
Old Master Lu met with Lu Yuhong, who was practicing martial arts in the training room after recovering, and relayed the news about the Qi Family’s predicament.
Lu Yuhong had been recuperating at home most of the time due to his injuries. Even when he did go out, he was accompanied by Lu Family guards, hence he hadn’t been in contact with King Jing Chu Lan and was unaware of what was happening.
“Grandfather, you know I have never involved myself in court politics. I’m friends with Chu Lan because he’s Chu Lan. I may help him with insignificant matters, but I don’t participate in the Crown Prince struggle,” Lu Yuhong stated.
“That was the situation previously, and I too had no intention of getting involved. But times are changing which is why I wanted to explain things to you. You should brace yourself.”
“What’s the difference? Grandfather, have you chosen a candidate for Crown Prince you want to support?” Lu Yuhong asked.
“You owe Queen Rui two lives,” Old Master Lu said.
“I’m aware of that, grandfather. I will repay her. If in the future she needs help, I am ready to risk my life for her!”
“How will you go through fire and water for her? This favor is not simply yours to repay, but also our Lu Family’s responsibility,” said Old Master Lu gravely.
“But Grandfather, as I understand, you did not want to interfere in court politics, and King Rui’s health really doesn’t allow him to participate in the Crown Prince struggle.”
“I’m not saying I want to meddle in court politics, but if a dispute really breaks out, our Lu Family must do everything we can to protect King Rui’s Residence. Do you understand?” Old Master Lu clarified.
“I get it,” said Lu Yuhong, nodding.
“So… if King Jing wants to act against King Rui, do you understand which side we need to stand on?” Old Master Lu asked.
“Grandfather, Chu Lan won’t act against King Rui. He doesn’t hold a grudge against him!”