Chapter 43.2 â We Share The Same Interests (2)
After Zhang Jian left, Lu Qipei thought about the sentence he left for a long time. After they get married, she wouldnât treat Qi Yang badly, so what did the Emperor have to worry1Â about? After her mind turned a few times, she finally realized that the Emperor was reluctant to marry off his daughter, thatâs why she was a sore in his eyes.
After the sudden enlightenment, Lu Qipei didnât know whether to laugh or cry. She held the royal decree for a long time feeling silly, and when she came back to her sense, she saw Qi Boâs strange expression.
Of course, Qi Bo was also happy. The reason he made up his mind to give up on Lu Qicheng was because Princess Qi Yang added a lot of points for Lu Qipei. Later on, he found out that the two were unusually close, and he started to dare thinking about the Prince Consort position. But regardless of his delusions and schemes, he would never have thought that the marriage decree would come so quickly and suddenly!
The surprise did come out of the blue, but what confused Qi Bo even more was how Lu Qipei acted â naturally, he could see that Lu Qipei was really happy to get the royal decree. That silly look of joy was as if she was going to marry her sweetheart.
In a flash, an idea slipped through his mind, and he suddenly seemed to understand something. But after that, he became even more surprised, because he realized that the look on Lu Qipeiâs eyes had also changedâ¦
Lu Qipei came back to her senses and realized that something was wrong. She coughed gently to hide her embarrassment, then restrained her smile and asked, âQi Bo, why are you looking at me like that?â After saying that, she handed the royal decree in her hand somewhat reluctantly, âTake the royal decree and put it on the altar.â
Qi Bo took the royal decree, but the strange look on his eyes turned into worry at this moment, âYoung Master, this royal decree⦠With your identity, is it really alright to marry Princess Qi Yang?â
Qi Bo was trying to sound her out; he had obviously realized that things had gone beyond his expectations.
No matter how big-hearted Lu Qipei was, she was still very on guard against the Lu family, especially against Qi Bo who she had never been able to see through. Her eyes flashed, and she said while still smiling, âHer Highness is still young and naïve, and we share the same interests. We would be able to keep each other company well.â
She said it as if the two of them were still young and ignorant in love, and they could just lie together under the blanket after they got married and share the same bed.
Qi Bo gave her a suspicious look. If he hadnât seen Qi Yangâs adoring eyes when the two of them were together, he might have believed it! But after seeing how they stuck to each other, Lu Qipeiâs words wouldnât deceive anyone.
His heart felt complicated for a while, but after thinking about it, he felt that it was harmless. Qi Bo then said, âIf Young Master has it under control, then itâs all good.â After saying that, he suddenly changed the subject and added, âThereâs another thing I need to report to Young Master. Recently, a maid in the mansion was found to be pregnant.â
Lu Qipei was stunned when he heard this. Qi Bo had always been the one in charge of everything in the mansion; why was he telling her this? There was no other master in this mansion other than her; so what if a maid got pregnant? Just let that maid marry whomever she should marry, it wasnât her who made that maid pregnant anyway!
Seeing the confusion in Lu Qipeiâs eyes, Qi Bo added, âSheâs the maid serving in the Young Lordâs courtyard. Sheâs two months pregnant now.â
Two months ago, Lu Qicheng was still aliveâ¦
Lu Qipei took a deep breath, and her gaze on Qi Bo turned dark. Two months ago was almost Lu Qichengâs final days. She brought it with her own hands, so she knew exactly what the situation was at that time. At that time, he could fall asleep anytime and anywhere, and he might not be able to complete his love affair within the time he could stay awake. With Lu Qichengâs pride, how could he still touch a woman at such a time!?
Since it wasnât voluntary, it couldâve only been something that was arranged by others. Lu Qipei thought of Lu Qichengâs final days, and suddenly felt some pity.
Qi Bo let her stare at him; the two of them were tacitly aware of Lu Qichengâs matter. As for this child who suddenly appeared, whether it would be a blessing or a threat would depend on the future. But if Lu Qipei couldnât tolerate the child, he wouldnât stop her even if she was to be ruthless and tried to kill the child.
Looking at Qi Boâs indifferent look, Lu Qipei could hardly guess what the old man was thinking. She closed her eyes and thought for a long time, and finally said, âLet them stay. After all, heâs Ah Chengâs flesh and blood.â
Qi Bo was not surprised by her answer. After saying what he needed to say, he left with the royal decree.
He didnât think that Lu Qipei was being indecisive. In fact, it was a good thing to keep the child. After all, the Lu family wasnât just a rich family from Jiangnan on the surface. Someone would have to inherit it in the future â either Lu Qichengâs or Lu Qipeiâs child. But now, she was obviously in a relationship with Princess Qi Yang; how could two women have children? Would she sleep with someone else just for the sake of having children? And what about Her Royal Highness The Princess then?
Qi Bo was a sensible person. From the very start when he asked Lu Qipei to dress up as a man and act as Lu Qichengâs substitute, he no longer expected that she would have children. Things wouldâve either gone smoothly under wraps, or reached the point of no return like today.
This child came at the right time, and could also be considered the Young Lordâs last contribution before he died.
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