Chapter 232 - 230: Lu Ying, Do You Like Me?
Gao Zheng’s eyes immediately lit up upon hearing those words.
Night visits to Buddhist temples are such an elegant affair, something that has always been the pursuit of refined scholars and poets throughout history.
He had heard that Prince Zhuang was the Emperor’s younger brother. If he could form a bond as close as brothers with him at first sight, wouldn’t that ensure him a favorable position in front of the Emperor?
Why should he still concern himself with the Crown Prince’s mood?!
He looked gratefully at Shen Yinning, saying, "I knew it—deep down, you care about me. It’s just that you’ve been constrained by the Crown Prince and didn’t dare to express it directly. Shen, we’re husband and wife. From now on, you must continue to plan and scheme for my future, just as you did today. Do you understand?"
After giving Shen Yinning a stern reminder, he strode off self-satisfied to find Lu Ying.
After all, his connection with Prince Zhuang wasn’t entirely secured. For the position in the Ministry of Justice, he’d have to hedge his bets on multiple fronts.
Lu Ying did not refuse Shen Yinning’s proposition to visit the festival.
After all, she would soon be sent off to Jiangnan.
This night would be their final time together.
Perhaps knowing this, Lu Shiyan made no move, almost as if silently granting them this opportunity to say a proper goodbye.
As dusk approached,