Plotting with You: The Forensic Scientist in Ancient Times!-Chapter 420 - 419: Willing to Invest

These days, Lu Qing’s meticulous thinking and strategic planning have all been observed by Zhu Yu. Although just thinking about his grueling process of training with the Qi Yun Mountain People must have been tough, having witnessed Lu Qing’s situation firsthand, deep down Zhu Yu respects Lu Qing’s mentor.

If not for the crafted effort of Qi Yun Mountain People, not only has Lu Qing thoroughly studied the military books and strategies, but he has genuinely experienced them firsthand, otherwise, Lu Qing might not have survived thus far.

Then, whose destiny changes would only be limited to Lu Qing?

"You’ve just reminded me." Yan Daoxin wasn’t as concerned as Zhu Yu, even though he has a deep friendship with Lu Qing, he has never stepped foot in the Capital, and doesn’t know what kind of life Lu Qing had after being brought back to the Capital, thus he doesn’t have many sentiments. He’s thinking about another matter, "I can endure those herbs, but you cannot!

If everyone living here has to drink the medicine, we must think of a way to get you out."

"Now that we’re already in, going out like this would be a futile effort, wouldn’t it?" Although Zhu Yu felt reluctant, she knew that decisions had to be made carefully and not be impulsive, so she changed her stance, "Let’s decide based on the situation at that time; don’t worry, I won’t take risks."

"Yes, regardless, you’ve to leave safely, after all, the two of us came in together," said Yan Daoxin with an unusually serious expression and tone. "Lu Qing trusts you to sneak in with me, I wouldn’t want to let down his trust."

Zhu Yu chuckled, just as she was about to say that she wasn’t that incompetent, Yan Daoxin didn’t wait for her to say anything and directly shook his head at her, "You shouldn’t take this lightly — I’m not joking. Recently, I’ve seen clearly that you don’t understand what you mean to Lu Qing."

"It means I’m the wife granted to him by the Emperor’s decree, and coincidentally our personalities match..."

"It’s not that simple." Yan Daoxin sighed and shook his head, "He’s been through countless ordeals since childhood. Besides my master and me, perhaps only his royal brother could earn more trust and nobody else would make him lower his guard.

The Emperor doesn’t treat him well, you should see that too. Assigning him as an Imperial Censor merely serves to have him handle some dirty jobs the Emperor would rather not do himself.

Therefore, Lu Qing doesn’t trust anything the Emperor promises him.

Moreover, he often says that he isn’t sure if he can pass the hardest trial, hence he wants a quiet life without too many ties, staying solitary without burdens.

But you, the bride granted by the Emperor, he cares for tremendously, not even wanting to hide it. Anyone with eyes can see how much he cares about you.

This is beyond the usual affection and mutual love of ordinary people."

"I know, he has told me." Zhu Yu nodded, fearing Yan Daoxin would think she didn’t take in his words. Her expression also became more solemn.

Normally, the way Yan Daoxin and Lu Qing express their close relationship is through mutual teasing, deliberately hitting each other’s weak spots.

Now that Lu Qing is not present, Yan Daoxin doesn’t hide his concern and care for him.

Actually, seeing him speak earnestly for Lu Qing, Zhu Yu also felt inexplicably warmed.

"No, no, you still don’t understand." Yan Daoxin sighed, "Although his family was exterminated when Lu Qing was still an infant and knew nothing, he almost lost his life due to Consort Zhao as a child, and that memory is unforgettable for his lifetime.

And, think about it, would that be the only attack from their side?

Of course not! Before that, the kind little palace maid, little eunuch, old nursemaid... many people died.

Back then, he wasn’t a child who couldn’t remember, that kind of fear and self-reproach, knowing that whoever gets close will meet a tragic end, you can imagine it.

So after being brought back to the Capital, although he and I, along with my master, exchanged letters, or occasionally met briefly when he went out on errands for the Emperor, we weren’t particularly close.

Put it this way, this time following you around, east and west, is the longest time I’ve interacted with him since he returned to the Capital.

Therefore, having you by his side, openly showing that care, not only overcomes his longstanding inner concern but signifies his resolve to succeed.

So listen to me on this matter, whatever our original plan was, if that old witch wants us to drink tonics, you must think of a way to leave here.

She said it herself, let’s recuperate for a few days, after getting back in shape, then consider the next steps.

If drinking that tonic becomes essential, insist on leaving.

I saw it clearly earlier, that old witch probably wants to keep me most of all.

Originally, we planned to signal Lu Qing and the others from the window after entering, only to find this place doesn’t even have a window!

So if you can get out, you can describe the situation inside to him, facilitating further planning!"

Zhu Yu couldn’t refute, Yan Daoxin’s arrangement was quite reasonable both publicly and privately, and his attitude was extraordinarily determined, leaving her no choice but to agree.

After a long time, Zhu Yu, feeling bored, ended up dozing off on the bed in the room, awakened by a knock on the door from outside.

Yan Daoxin quickly undid her hair, lay facing inward on the chaise lounge, and Zhu Yu got up to open the door.

Outside, two small servants entered with food boxes, skillfully placing the dishes on the table before swiftly departing.

Zhu Yu followed behind to close the door, taking the opportunity to glance outside. The small attic was quiet, devoid of people, not like anyone was secretly guarding outside.

"Looks like it’s already evening; they’re delivering dinner for us." Zhu Yu returned to the table, watched the abundant feast that was well-balanced with both meat and vegetables, full of color, aroma, and taste.

Additionally, there was alcohol brewed with fruits and two bowls of ice-cold desert.

The ice desert was made from fresh cow milk, adorned with some crimson cherry sauce, looking very enticing.

"This is something not even the Prince Shuo Mansion has." Yan Daoxin sat up and walked to the table, eyeing the two bowls of ice desert, "They were quite generous to feed us this well!

This is genuinely meant to feed us into good medicine men!"

"What does this food have to do with feeding medicine men?" Zhu Yu asked curiously.

"If the original bodies and physiques of those medicine men weren’t strong enough to endure the medicinal strength, they’d die before becoming medicine men." Yan Daoxin sneered, lifting her skirt to sit down, picking out a little from each dish with small plates, "I’ll taste them first; if it’s fine, you should eat too."