Lu Ying caressed the Moyu Ring.
He neither wanted Shen Yinning to become Cui Ji's wife, nor did he want her to become his concubine.
These two had endured hardships together to arrive at this day, their shared bond over those three years in Gan State deeper than his. Putting them under the same roof—even if Shen Yinning wasn't moved, she would eventually be.
"I will not allow it—"
Before finishing those three words, Gui Quan entered to report: "Your Highness, Elder Yu requests an audience!"
The white-haired elder, leaning on a cane, stepped into the Imperial Study.
Lu Ying dismissed Shen Xinghan and raised a hand in invitation: "I sent someone yesterday to invite Teacher to come out of seclusion and take the position of Imperial Tutor, yet Teacher declined, citing busy affairs in your household. What brings you to the palace today?"
By Yu Qingheng's side, Bai Heming bowed to Lu Ying before helping the elder to his seat.
