"You're right, he indeed had such intentions back then. It wasn't until I returned to the Capital and realized how extensive Duke Yan's influence had grown that I became aware of this," Lu Qing nodded, agreeing with Zhu Yu and adding, "His decision to send Lu Chao to Shanqing Temple wasn't just to keep him away from the dangers in the Capital.
At that time, the court's affairs were overwhelming, and even he was overwhelmed, truly unable to look after Lu Chao at every moment.
It was precisely because of his high position that he knew the more he valued Lu Chao and protected him in all matters, the more perilous Lu Chao's situation would become. Open attacks are easy to fend off, but hidden ones are not, and the slightest mistake would lead to the death of his only child with his first wife.
