Translator – Xiao He Lian
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Chapter 30
The memories that had been forgotten over time suddenly came to him like a surge.
“Bai Daonian, aren’t you a miracle doctor? If you are a miracle doctor, why can’t the heir apparent’s illness be cured?”
“Heir Apparent has shown kindness to me. If I could save him, why wouldn’t I?”
“The poison called ‘Yao’ will not cause any abnormality when it enters the body, but after three years, it will instantly suck out a person’s bones and blood and kill them.”
…
Scenes of his dying days flashed by one after another. Lu Yan had a splitting headache and almost fell off the stool.
Seeing this, Fuman quickly asked: “What’s wrong with you1(formal you 您)?”
Lu Yan shook his head, “It’s nothing.”
The first time he dreamed this dream, he still thought it was all ridiculous.
After all, in his opinion, those dreams and divination signs were nothing but nonsense.
However, at this moment, he had to believe that it was the result of his past life.
And everything he did now was the cause.
Lu Yan calmed down and said to Fuman, “Do you know about the ‘Yao’ poison?”
Fuman looked panicked and waited for a long time before whispering: “How do you know about Yao poison?”
Lu Yan curled his lips. Sure enough, everything was right.
He looked at her and said, “Is there an antidote to this poison?”
Fuman shook his head, “I only know that Yao poison is a rare poison. I’m afraid I have to ask my brother.”
Lu Yan’s eyes darkened and he didn’t say much.
Did she really not know, or was she pretending not to know in order for him to save Bai Daonian, how could he not be clear about it?
Nevertheless, this matter has come to this, so he needs to save Bai Daonian.
Lu Yan said: “Where was the last time you saw your brother? When was it?”
Fuman bit her lower lip, “Last month, it was at a racecourse in the eastern suburbs, but in the month before that, it was in a teahouse.”
In other words, even she didn’t know Bai Daonian’s whereabouts.
…
After Fuman revealed all the information she knew, the two of them sat in silence all night.
Lu Banquet looked at the hourglass, when it was almost the seventh quarter of maoshi2(the period of the day from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m), he pinched his brows and slowly got up, “In a moment, when that granny comes in, do you know what to say?”
Fuman nodded, “I understand.”
Lu Yan deliberately wrinkled his clothes, unbuttoned his collar and pushed out the door.
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After last night, the news that Lu Yan stayed in Fuman’s house reached Zhao Chong’s ears.
Zhao Chong was very happy and finally regarded Lu Yan as one of his own.
Lu Yan originally thought that Zhao Chong would take him to see the governor general but he never expected that he would directly ask him to sell salt.
Salt and iron are the two most profitable items, but they are not allowed to be sold privately. They have always been handled by the government.
Selling salt is illegal and is a capital offense if discovered.
Only then did Lu Yan understand why Zhao Chong was trying every possible means to win over him. The Wei family had relay stations, a convoy, manpower, as well as a cloth and wine business as a cover.
It is really the most suitable “scapegoat”.
After he came out of the Governor’s Mansion, he returned to the wine shop.
Lu Yan sat down, picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and asked Yang Zong, “How did the investigation?”
Yang Zongdao: “This subordinate has told the spies to find Young Master Bai’s whereabouts. I believe there will be news within two days.”
Lu Yan nodded and said slowly: “After we find him, send people to take turns keeping an eye on him. When we take action, we must make sure that he is safe.”
“Yes.” Yang Zong said.
After a while, Yang Zong took out the account book and reported on the manpower for transporting salt. He didn’t say a few words when he saw Lu Yan’s expression turned a little dazed.
Yang Zong whispered: “Master.”
Lu Yan was a little confused, and he didn’t know if he was too tired but suddenly, a face with a beautiful smile flashed before his eyes and eventually came to an abrupt end.
The look on his face when he regained consciousness was undoubtedly telling Yang Zong that he wasn’t listening at all just now.
Yang Zong sighed, “Master, you haven’t slept for two days. Even if your body is strong it’s impossible to bear it. You should go back to the residence and rest.”
Lu Yan naturally knew that it was time for him to rest. After thinking for a moment, he got on the carriage and returned to his residence.
The carriage moved forward with a clattering sound.
Lu Yan lifted the curtain and glanced outside. At this moment, a gust of night wind blew away the sweat on his body.
For two whole days, a voice in his dream kept echoing in his mind – “Since she has someone else in her heart.”
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He wondered if this life, and the previous life, were the same.
Then who did she marry in her previous life?
Lu Yan looked at the thick night sky and the stars in Yangzhou, curled up his lips and gave a bitter smile.
He ultimately asked himself this question.
Even if he restrained himself from thinking about it, even if he thought he was hiding it well, he couldn’t deceive himself after all.
In the end, it was in response to Sun Xu’s words, the affairs concerning love are always the most difficult to end.
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Because Shen Zhen broke her leg, there was no need for her to welcome or send off guests.
Right now she was embroidering a handkerchief in the room, looking bored and having a quiet time.
Tangyue naturally didn’t know about the relationship between Lu Yan and Fuman. In her opinion, the fact that the Heir Apparent went to Dongli Garden meant that Miss Shen had fallen out of favor.
She couldn’t help but worry about Shen Zhen’s “not knowing how to advance and retreat”.
Even if the Heir Apparent doesn’t come, doesn’t she know how to wait at the door? Thinking of this, she glanced at Shen Zhen’s legs again and could only sigh again.
In this current situation, she was really helpless.
The lights in Chunxi Hall were brightly lit at night, and Shen Zhen was doing needlework while thinking about when her legs would be able to feel better. He said that day that he would take her to see Hong’er after the injury was healed.
She really hasn’t seen her family for a long time.
Just as she was thinking about this, Lu Yan happened to push open the door and entered.
The two looked at each other, and she quickly stood up with her hands on the table and said: “My lord.”
Lu Yan said “hmm”, took two steps forward and sat on the couch.
His collar was slightly open, as he sat on the couch and looked at her.
Today he came back and went to Dongli Garden to sit there for an hour, soaking up the incense aroma of Fuman’s house.
There was a hint of flirtation in his eyes now, as if he was telling her that he did have something similar to the one in Dongli Garden.
Lu Yan patted the bed and whispered to Shen Zhen: “Come here.”
Shen Zhen walked over and sat next to him.
She knew about incense and could make incense. As soon as she sat next to him, she smelled someone else’s scent.
But she could only pretend to know nothing.
After all, with her status, she had nothing to do with him. No matter what she said, it would be transgression.
The man’s eyes were dark and unclear and Shen Zhen couldn’t tell what he was thinking at this moment.
Just instinctively, she smelled a hint of danger.
Lu Yan lowered his head and continued to look at her with the help of the candlelight. For some reason, seeing her obedient look, he suddenly found it very funny.
Would such a good person leave him and marry someone else?
What kind of man could seduce her soul?
Thinking of this, Lu Yan grabbed the back of her head and lowered his head to kiss her. The kiss was a bit hard, leaving no room for her to breathe.
In a blink of an eye, she was pressed on the couch by him and her hands were pressed above her head, gently twisting and biting, stirring her lips and tongue back and forth.
Shen Zhen was frightened by his aggressive attitude and her heart couldn’t help but beat faster.
When he is strong, she shows weakness. This is the first way of survival that Shen Zhen has learned after being with him for so long.
Soon, she tried to respond and let him manipulate her.
If it were in the past, he would naturally be attracted to her like this and make him lose control.
But today, his whole heart seemed to clench tightly.
He looked down at her obedient look with her eyes closed and his heart felt suffocated. He had already done his part…
He stained himself with another woman’s scent and got close to her, but she didn’t resist.
Although he never indulges in romantic affairs or inquires about the thoughts of women, he knows that there is no woman in this world who is not jealous.
Looking at her, she was without any grudges. Looks like she really didn’t care.
Lu Yan suddenly laughed at himself. He never thought that one day, he would go to great lengths to test a girl’s heart.
So, in her last life, she didn’t like him at all, so she turned around and married someone else?
Thinking of this, he suddenly let go of her hand.
When Shen Zhen opened her eyes, what she saw was his unruffled demeanor.
“My Lord.” Shen Zhen called him softly.
Lu Yan’s eyes narrowed, and for a moment, it was difficult to explain what he felt like right now.
If he hadn’t heard the news about Bai Daonian, he could still lie to himself and that the dream might not be all true.
However, when he reaches this point, he can no longer even deceive himself.
Their eyes met and he suddenly said in a hoarse voice: “Am I not treating you well?”
Shen Zhen’s expression was full of confusion, and she couldn’t help asking: “Why do you ask this, My Lord?”
Lu Yan reluctantly said, “Making you be my outside mistress, do you feel wronged?” After saying the last word, his hand on her waist involuntarily tightened.
This strength seemed to be telling her, Shen Zhen, if you dare to say a word of grievance, give it a try.
