Guilt
Chapter 174 – Guilt
After Lu Lingzhi sent Ye Zhen to the academy, he proceeded to the imperial palace and visited his sister, Lu Wushuang.
"Eldest Brother, I think you should prepare for the war in the Camp Xishan instead of being here."
She was no fool–she already guessed her brother’s intent in visiting her today. Grumbling to herself, Lu Wushuang expressed her distaste towards Lu Lingzhi’s presence in the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, the palace she resided in.
"The camp can wait, Wang Fei. I visited because I have something to say to you."
"What does my brother wants to say?"
Just by her tone, one could tell she was brimming with impatience.
He probably came here to talk about Lu Yaoyao! Grandmother must have told him, otherwise, why else would he spare me a visit today?
"Did Grandmother tell you? Do not worry; I will not act impulsively anymore. If the empress dowager wants another concubine to enter the palace, let her. I will not stop her."
A nimble nod from Lu Lingzhi returned her words, hence, the ever snappish Lu Wushuang thought that he would finally leave her to her peace…
Yet, Lu Lingzhi stood, unmoving, having another concern he wished to relay.
"Wang Fei, I’m glad that you were able to think through the flaws of your actions. But there is another thing I must discuss with you– it’s Yaoyao."
As the name of the person she had now vowed to destroy was mentioned, Lu Wushuang raised her cold eyes to her brother hurtfully.
"Eldest Brother, did you come to the palace solely for that girl?"
When Lu Lingzhi neither admitted nor denied, one thing became clear to her…
Her hunch turned out to be right–Lu Yaoyao had gained too much importance in the Lu Family than what she preferred.
Sensing the displeasure in her words, Lu Lingzhi instantly became aware of his sister’s feelings towards Lu Yaoyao.
"Wang Fei, Yaoyao grew up in the border town from an early age. Her temper is unrestrained, and her mind simple. She will definitely not do anything against you. Yesterday was just a misunderstanding. I hope Wang Fei will not take it to heart."
Does she have a simple mind? Lu Wushuang sneered. Anyone who skillfully maneuvers herself to be in the exact place as the emperor is no simpleton!
"Eldest Brother, you do not know her well enough. How dare she insult me by getting comfortable with Mo Rongzhan?"
"Wang Fei, it’s because Yaoyao does not understand anything, and you being hard on her makes things complicated. Her meeting the emperor yesterday is a coincidence, not intentional."
"Eldest Brother, I think you are confused." Lu Wushuang glared at him. With a sour tone, she said, "Did you believe what she said? It cannot be a coincidence!"
"I believe Yaoyao, who is our cousin, will definitely not do anything against our family," Lu Lingzhi said without hesitation.
"Eldest Brother now only has Yaoyao as his sister in his heart. Am I nothing to him now?"
Yesterday, she felt that her grandmother especially fawned over Lu Yaoyao.
Has Lu Yaoyao already replaced her in the Lu Family?
"What is Wang Fei talking about? You and Yaoyao are my sisters." Lu Lingzhi uttered helplessly.