"General, I just learned from Lu He that there is something that seems to be related to her and his wife."
"Lvhe?" Luo Jinyu raised his eyebrows, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.
"Yes, General." The soldier replied respectfully, "Lu He told me that Shu's mother's coming out of the water palace this time may affect her or his wife's life."
Luo Jinyu frowned slightly, an ominous premonition welling up in his heart.
He waved his hand to signal Meng Haowen to step back, and his thoughts began to surge in his heart.
Meng Haowen left the study, but did not go far.
He stood at the door, his heart beating slightly faster, always ready for Luo Jinyu's call.
The candlelight in the study spilled through the crack in the door, reflecting his tense face.
His eyes were fixed on the study door, as if waiting for a major decision.
Meng Haowen's hands were clenched into fists, sweat dripping from his palms. This was his uneasiness about the unknown and his expectation for the future.
Luo Jinyu wandered back and forth in the study, his steps steady and powerful, as if he was weighing something.
Shu Zhihan was in his heart, and her bright eyes and gentle smile always lingered in his heart.
He knew that this matter was related to her safety and he could not take it lightly.
He thought that he should go to Shu's mother about this matter. She must be the person who knows the whole thing best.
He decided to set off immediately to Shu's mother's residence.
The door to the study room slowly opened, and the sunlight shone on him. His figure looked particularly firm in the sunlight.
He walked out of the study and was surprised to see Meng Haowen still standing in the yard.
Luo Jinyu also understood in his heart that he was not the only one who was worried at this time, and why not Meng Haowen?
He stepped forward and patted Meng Haowen on the shoulder and said, "Let's go and take a look together."
Meng Haowen was stunned for a moment, then nodded and followed closely.
The two walked across the courtyard one after another, and the sunlight slanted on the stone slabs, leaving a long shadow.
Meng Haowen looked at Luo Jinyu's back, feeling nervous and expectant in his heart.
He didn't know why he was so nervous. Maybe it was because of Luo Jinyu's determination, or maybe because of his concern for Shu Zhihan.
The two of them were silent all the way, only the sound of footsteps echoed in the air.
Their destination - Shu's mother's residence.
The two came to Shu's mother's residence. Two old locust trees in front of the door were swaying in the wind, as if they were telling something.
Meng Haowen's fingers clenched involuntarily, and his palms became slightly sweaty.
He understood that Luo Jinyu was feeling the same as him at the moment, and they were both looking for a best-of-both-worlds solution that could not only protect Shu Zhihan but also solve this thorny problem.
Bei Yichen glanced at Meng Haowen, and then knocked gently on the door.
Soon, the door was opened, revealing Shu's mother's slightly haggard face.
Her eyes were a little dodgey, as if she was hiding something.
Luo Jinyu stepped forward and saluted, "Mother."
Mother Shu nodded slightly and invited them into the house. The light in the room was dim, and there was a faint medicinal fragrance in the air.
Their eyes met, and for a moment, the atmosphere in the room was a little depressing. Luo Jinyu took a deep breath and decided to get to the point directly, "Mother, I have something to ask you."
After they entered the house, Shu's mother glanced at Meng Haowen behind Luo Jinyu, her brows furrowed slightly, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes.
Meng Haowen felt Shu's mother's gaze and couldn't help feeling a little nervous. He lowered his head and did not dare to look at Shu's mother.
Luo Jinyu noticed the subtle atmosphere between her mother and Meng Haowen, and broke the silence, "Mother, this is my deputy general Meng Haowen, he is also Lu He's husband."
Mother Shu nodded slightly and motioned for them to sit down.
She picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for each of Luo Jinyu and Meng Haowen. Then she also picked up a cup and sat on the chair opposite them.
Meng Haowen's heart tightened when he heard Luo Jinyu's introduction. He knew that Shu's mother had always been worried about Lu He.
He carefully saluted Shu's mother, his voice slightly trembling, "Hello, Auntie."
Shu's mother nodded slightly and looked at him, the doubt in her eyes getting stronger.
Meng Haowen couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He tried to calm himself down, picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea.
This tea is rich in aroma, slightly bitter in the mouth, but with a hint of sweetness.
Meng Haowen's heart moved, as if he saw every bit of his relationship with Lu He. The sweetness and bitterness of the past were intertwined, which made him feel a little sad.
Mother Shu gently put down the tea cup in her hand, and the crisp sound echoed in the room.
She looked at Meng Haowen with a hint of tenderness and emotion in her eyes, "Haowen, I know this cup of tea has a special meaning to you. But now, shouldn't you also change your mind?"
Meng Haowen was stunned for a moment, the tea cup in his hand shook slightly, and a few drops of tea splashed out and fell on the table.
He looked at Shu's mother with mixed feelings in his heart.
He knew what Shu's mother meant. He was Lu He's husband. This title was too heavy for him.
"Aunt..." Meng Haowen opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
His eyes fell on the tea on the table. The splashed water droplets slowly spread on the table, as if his thoughts were beyond words.
Meng Haowen glanced at Luo Jinyu beside him and saw him nodding to him, and then said: "Mother, Haowen is my most trusted lieutenant and also my best friend.
He has experienced life and death with me, and he has been through life and death for me.
I hope you can understand that his feelings for Nok He are genuine. "
Luo Jinyu's words made Meng Haowen feel warm in his heart. He knew that Luo Jinyu was speaking for him.
He glanced at Luo Jinyu gratefully and secretly made up his mind.
After hearing Luo Jinyu's words, Shu's mother looked at Meng Haowen, with a trace of complicated emotions flashing in her eyes.
She seemed to be thinking about something. After a long time, she said: "Haowen, you are a kind and righteous person. I believe what you say. But you must also understand that some things are not so easy to explain clearly. "
Meng Haowen took a deep breath, knowing that Mother Shu was telling the truth.
But he also firmly believes that as long as he works hard, he will be able to make things better.
He stood up and saluted Shu's mother, "Mother. I will remember your words."
Mother Shu smiled and nodded, but the sadness on her face did not completely dissipate.
She looked at Meng Haowen, her eyes full of concern, "Haowen, you are a good person and a responsible person. But life is a long road, and some things are not so simple to explain. You have to remember, no matter what you encounter, No matter what difficulties you have, you must stick to your beliefs and move forward courageously.”
Meng Haowen couldn't help but feel a warm current in his heart when he heard Shu's mother's words.
He looked at Shu's mother gratefully and nodded heavily, "Mom, I will remember your teachings."
At this moment, the atmosphere in the room seemed to become warmer.
Shu's mother's sadness seemed to dissipate a little as the words drifted away.
Meng Haowen picked up the teacup and tasted the rich tea aroma again.
Shu's mother looked at Luo Jinyu again and said, "You come to me at this time, after all, you don't just want to come and see me."
Luo Jinyu and Meng Haowen looked at each other, and they both understood that Shu's mother was a smart person, and she had already figured out their intention.
Luo Jinyu smiled slightly and gently put down the teacup in his hand, "Mother, we do have something to ask for. But this matter is of great importance and we need your help."
Mother Shu frowned slightly and looked at Luo Jinyu and Meng Haowen. She knew that it must not be a simple matter for these two young people to come to her.
She took a deep breath and said slowly: "Since you value me so much, then I'll tell you what you need my help with."
Luo Jinyu looked at her, took a deep breath, and said, "Then let's not beat around the bush. There are some things that I still hope my mother can tell the truth. What will be the consequences of you leaving the water palace?"
When Shu's mother heard Luo Jinyu's words, her face changed slightly, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes.
She seemed to be reminiscing about something. After a long time, she said: "Lu He's life is maintained by my staying in the water palace."
Meng Haowen and Luo Jinyu listened silently, not daring to interrupt her thoughts.
Hearing this, Meng Haowen's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly knocked over the teacup in his hand.
Tea splashed out and soaked his sleeves.
His eyes widened and he looked at Shu's mother in disbelief. His lips were slightly opened, but he could not speak.
There were mixed feelings in his heart, shock, pain, helplessness, all kinds of emotions intertwined together, making him almost unable to breathe.
He clutched the teacup at his hand so tightly that his knuckles turned pale.
Luo Jinyu was also stunned. He looked at Meng Haowen with a trace of worry in his eyes.
He stretched out his right hand and gently patted Meng Haowen on the shoulder, comforting him silently.
At this moment, time seemed to stand still.
The air in the room seemed to have frozen, and only the spilled tea was still dripping down the table, making a slight ticking sound. Meng Haowen sat blankly, staring blankly at the gradually spreading water stains, feeling at a loss in his heart.
Meng Haowen was a little confused. He needed time to digest the sudden news.
He stood up, saluted to Shu's mother, and said in a hoarse voice: "Mom, please rest first, I will come to visit you another day." After saying that, he left Shu's mother's room directly.
After walking out of the door, Meng Haowen took a deep breath, trying to calm the fluctuations in his heart.
He looked up at the sky, which was filled with dark clouds, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.
He closed his eyes and silently recited Shu's mother's words in his heart. The truth about Lu He's life kept echoing in his mind.
Meng Haowen stepped forward and walked towards the yard where Lu He was.
Shu's mother looked at his leaving figure with some worry, and Luo Jinyu comforted him: "Don't worry, I believe he can adjust his mood."
After listening to his words, Shu's mother nodded slightly, picked up the tea cup and took a sip without saying anything more.
