"That's because he has something to hide."
Dou Qingyi brushed the fallen leaves off her son's shoulder and said, "Even if we take ten thousand steps back and assume he truly is another son of your father, so what? You are the future Monarch of Great Liang, the whole kingdom is yours. Why would you fear your father's illegitimate children? You're about to marry Liuying; don't overthink things—someone else will deal with these matters for you. Besides, hasn't your father already said he wouldn't keep him in the mansion? If he can't even live in the Crown Prince Mansion, how much importance could he hold in your father's heart?"
Lu Qi tucked his uneasy feelings back into his chest. "I understand, Mother."
The study.
After the mother and son left, Lu Zhaoyan opened a memorial and said:
"Drink the medicine. I'll have Ji Feng escort you back."
Ji Feng—the Imperial Guard who had been stationed at the door the entire time.
Lu Yuan didn't respond.
