"Sorry, she was arrested at Xue Family Villa and was tortured in prison. I arranged for Duan Yu to stay here, so you can rest assured."
Being tortured...
Only then did Lin Wanyu see the deep red marks on Xue Nan's hands, and her tears fell uncontrollably.
Afraid of Lin Wanyu misunderstanding, Lu Mingyu quickly explained: "I only used torture on Xue Dingmao and Xue Dingyuan. I am not taking good care of Xue Nan here. I'm sorry."
Lin Wanyu cried and shook her head. How could she think that it was Lu Mingyu who tortured Xue Nan?
"Thank you." Lin Wanyu stroked Xue Nan's thin and yellow face and thanked Lu Mingyu.
At least Xue Nan came back alive.
"Is there any way to make a new household decree?" Lin Wanyu asked.
If Xue Nan still wants to stand upright in front of others and have normal social interactions in the future, then he needs to give up the identity of "Xue Nan". After all, Xue Nan of the Xue family should die in prison or disappear in the fireworks alley.
"Okay, give me some time." Lu Mingyu responded. After all, he was not an official, so it would take some effort to get such a thing.
Lin Wanyu nodded and said softly to Xue Nan: "Shall I accompany you tonight? Hmm?"
A line of tears fell from the corner of Xue Nan's eyes. She was so helpless, but there was nothing she could do.
Her family was destroyed, and it was Lu Mingyu who did it, but she knew that it was her father who wanted to harm Lin Wanyu and the others, which led to Lu Mingyu exposing her. She should hate Lu Mingyu, but she was saved by him...
She didn't want to ignore Lu Mingyu, but she couldn't ignore Lin Wanyu.
"Let him go." Xue Nan gritted her teeth. She felt like she could no longer hold back her emotions.
Lin Wanyu was stunned for a moment, then understood, and patted the back of Xue Nan's hand to comfort him: "Wait for me and I'll drive him away."
Pulling Lu Mingyu out of the yard, Lin Wanyu wiped her tears and said, "I'll stay with her tonight. You go back first."
Lu Mingyu had just received Lin Wanyu's response that he didn't want to be separated from her. He even regretted taking her to see Xue Nan today, otherwise he could have spent more time with her.
Just like on the wedding night, the daughter-in-law was abducted by a friend and left him alone in the empty room.
Lu Mingyu imitated Lin Wanyu's pout and said reluctantly, "It's just for one night. I'll go home tomorrow."
"Yes." Lin Wanyu agreed softly, "Go home, go back to our home."
Then the two hugged each other tightly for a long time before reluctantly separating.
After sending Lu Mingyu away, Lin Wanyu went back to accompany Xue Nan.
She needs her.
It was already late at night when Lu Mingyu returned to the Ming Mansion. He went straight to the study to handle matters, and another two hours passed quietly.
Looking at the already dark sky, Lu Mingyu stretched out and prepared to go back to his room to take a nap before going out. But as soon as he entered the bedroom, he was alert to find someone on the bed.
"who?"
Lu Mingyu didn't light a lamp when he first came in. When he saw a figure on the bed and the sound of gentle snoring, he lit an oil lamp and took it in his hand to look at who was so brave!
You know, he has mysophobia!
Only Lin Wanyu can sleep in his bed!
"Qiuxiang?" Lu Mingyu's mouth twitched when he saw the man's face clearly.
It seems that Qiuxiang wanted to recommend herself to the pillow mat, but she fell asleep after waiting too long.
I can't imagine how embarrassing the situation would be if he came directly when he came back.
Lu Mingyu went out with a cold face and called Shitou: "Go in and take a look."
Shitou followed Lu Mingyu in and out. He didn't know how Qiuxiang got in, so he had to admit his mistake: "It was my subordinates who mismanaged the company and were willing to accept the punishment."
But in fact, Lu Mingyu didn't want to punish him with a stone. Shishan had already been punished. If he was punished with a stone again, no one would use it! At this critical moment, he needs to know that his men are with him.
Although there are other people on the stone level, they are easy to use without the stone. Just not punishing him does not mean that he will not deal with Qiuxiang.
"Call them all here, now." Lu Mingyu looked at the sky that was already covered with red clouds, thinking that it would be better to choose a different day. Lin Wanyu happened to be away, so he directly took care of the backyard to avoid her feeling soft when she came back to face them.
After all, they were partners who had lived together for more than half a year. He knew that Lin Wanyu was deeply in love and would not want to expel them from the house.
Then let him be the villain.
Because it was too early, it was early spring, and the weather was still not warm enough, they came in twos and threes and made Lu Mingyu wait for half an hour before they all arrived.
He moved a chair at the door of the bedroom, sat down, closed his eyes and fell asleep for a while.
"Master, everyone is here."
Lu Mingyu opened his eyes tiredly and looked at the six girls standing in the yard. They were all orphans he had personally rescued.
He stood up, pushed open the bedroom door, and said to the girls: "Go in and take a look, one by one. When you're done, come out and don't make any noise."
The girls looked at me and I looked at you, they were very puzzled, but since the young master said so, they had no choice but to do it.
Everyone was yawning and feeling sleepy when they went in, but when they came out, everyone had surprise on their faces. Only Xibao looked indifferent.
Lu Mingyu looked at Xibao and asked, "Did you know Qiuxiang's plan?"
Xibao pursed his lips, not daring to lie, and nodded: "Qiuxiang wants to be the master's real concubine, we all know that."
"But you're not surprised why she is in my bedroom." Lu Mingyu said it in an affirmative sentence.
Xibao lowered his head: "Yes, I know. I saw her diligently making snacks in the kitchen yesterday, and I knew she was definitely going to take action. After all, she can't even smell oil fumes on weekdays."
I see.
Lu Mingyu nodded, let go of Xibao and looked at the remaining girls: "What about you? What do you think? How should I deal with Qiuxiang?"
deal with? What's the meaning?
Only then did the girls realize that the young master might want to operate on Qiuxiang, and they fell silent one by one.
Seeing that they didn't say anything, Lu Mingyu became a little impatient: "I don't have time to spend with you. Since Qiuxiang has this idea, what about you? Do you have it?"
The girls still didn't speak, they didn't dare to say anything.
Lu Mingyu spoke again: "In this way, I will give you a chance, and you will not take a step back like Qiuxiang."
The girls looked at me again and I looked at you. After hesitation, four of them stepped back, leaving only two standing still.
Looking at the two unfamiliar faces, Lu Mingyu sighed deeply: "Are your two names Siyan and Caiping?"
They were surprised that Lu Mingyu remembered their names and nodded repeatedly, with tears in his eyes.
Si Yan was the first to kneel down and kowtow to Lu Mingyu: "Master, I know that my humble body is not worthy of being by your side, but you have been so good to us in the past few years, and I want to repay you, Master!"
Caiping also knelt down and said, "Master, please give me a chance. We also want to serve you well!"
Xibao couldn't stand it anymore and stood up and reprimanded them: "You two have no conscience! The young master made it clear when he rescued us that we only need to have food and clothing for the rest of our lives. Have you forgotten?"
"No, we haven't forgotten, we just want to..." Caiping burst into tears. She knew this was the only chance. She didn't want to give up, and she didn't believe that the young master really didn't need a woman by his side.
But Lu Mingyu was not an ordinary rich man. He saw through it at a glance: "You just want more."
Siyan Caiping was speechless, they really wanted more.
But Lu Mingyu didn't want to waste more time on this matter. Now that it was clear, he directly expressed his thoughts: "Qiuxiang, Siyan, and Caiping are looking for someone to sell it."
"Master!"
Siyan Caiping didn't expect Lu Mingyu to be so ruthless. They lay on the ground and wanted to ask for mercy, but Shitou immediately controlled the two of them after taking the order, and at the same time called other men into the house to sleep like a dead pig. Qiuxiang dragged out.
Lu Mingyu stood under the eaves like a stone statue, watching coldly as the three girls were dragged away crying and fussing, especially Qiuxiang who had just woken up and didn't understand the situation, and cried the most.
But soon, the yard became clear.
"Greedy people will get nothing from me. Just keep your duty."
Lu Mingyu knew that the four girls in front of him might have been harmed by Lu Langchen. He didn't want to point it out, so he just continued: "You four, it's very good. I won't sell you out, but there are other places to arrange for you." , it will be harder and not as comfortable as before in the mansion, but you can make money by your own ability, are you willing?"
Xibao was the first to stand up: "I am willing! Young master, please arrange it for me. I have long been so depressed that I want to find something to do!"
Lu Mingyu nodded and looked at the other three: "If you don't want to work hard, I have other places to go. I don't have to work and it will be the same as before, but I can't live here anymore."
The three girls thought for a while and then stood together with Xibao: "Although it is very comfortable to be raised, we also want to do something practical."
"Very good." Lu Mingyu was very satisfied. "You go back and pack your luggage. We will arrange for you to move out this afternoon."
Lu Mingyu thought about it. Among the many properties he inspected from the Xue family this time, he targeted a few stores. Then he would use some strategies to capture them and leave them to the four of them to run them.
Xibao, in particular, looks capable, and she should be very good as a female shopkeeper.
After taking care of the concubines, it was already dawn, so Lu Mingyu had no choice but to wash his face, have breakfast, and then go out to start his busy day.
During these days, Lu Mingyu was very proud in front of the magistrate. He had repeatedly hinted that he wanted to become an official or take over the Xue family's position in the trading house, but the old thief from the magistrate did not respond.
Lu Mingyu knew that he was going to burn bridges across the river!
No problem, he has other ways!
He, Lu Mingyu, never puts his hope in others, and always has a second choice when doing things.
Since the prefect is unkind, don't blame him for being unjust!
As far as he knew, the prefect had discovered a copper-iron mine not far outside Yangzhou City for eight years after being appointed to Lin'an Prefecture, but he did not report it.
The former Lu Mingyu didn't know what he had in mind, but after spending several years exploring, he finally found out that the prefect was Zhao Changsu, the former king of Xuan, who secretly concealed the mine.
It's just that Zhao Changsu is now trapped in the northern border, and the prefect has not made any moves to support him. This is unreasonable.
Unless the prefect is looking for a suitable opportunity to present the copper and iron mines to the new king Zhao Changyu to protect his current status.
After all, working as an errand in Jiangnan means that he doesn't have to be swayed by the turmoil in the capital city, and can still enjoy life comfortably. Having been immersed in officialdom for many years, he knows how to protect himself wisely.
It's a pity that because of his crime of having a jade, coupled with his excessive selfishness and fear of hands and feet, he is destined to fail.
Of course, he doesn't want to succeed, but he is the prefect, and he should not only protect himself and his family, but the entire Lin'an Prefecture!
In other words, if the world is not pacified, Jiangnan will fall sooner or later, and once it falls, there will be no possibility of recovery.
What Lu Mingyu thought was that since he didn't know how to be an official, he didn't have to occupy the manhole and just move his butt!
