Lu You hid in the shadows, watching as the people from Duke Cheng'en Mansion took Hongyu away. He clenched his fists, his teeth grinding with a creaking sound.
He saw Hongyu walking with the people from Duke Cheng'en Mansion, her face adorned with a genuine smile. Even though he was unwilling, for Hongyu's sake, he could only watch helplessly.
Xiao Yuan stood behind Lu You, giving him a pat: "Now you can be at ease."
Lu You turned around and bowed deeply to Xiao Yuan: "Master."
Xiao Yuan chuckled softly.
He knew that Lu You had already abandoned Emperor Kang He and had fully defected to him and Anning.
"Good, once my great plans succeed, I'll set you and Hongyu free."
Xiao Yuan promised.
In the palace
Consort Rou had been washing her face with tears during this time.
She wanted to see Emperor Kang He, but even though he was so close, she hadn't seen him for several days.
