The Marquis' Wife
The arrival of the Marquis and rumors

"Well, did the Marquis sir come to this humble house?". Lu Xiang did not want to mince words and was impressed that he was looking for face.

"Lu Xiang, nice to meet you. It's our first meeting but I feel that we've been destitute so just call me uncle". Marquis Shan laughed happily and tried to look familiar, perhaps Lu Xiang would believe it if he did not see the paltry light in the old man's eyes.

"It's nice to meet you, Mr. Marquis, how could I call with disrespect to you".

The Marquis' smile slightly disappeared, he understood that Lu Xiang did not want to immediately establish a relationship because he was not sure which prince would ascend the throne or because he wanted to be neutral? but anyway he has to bring men to his side given the huge potential that men have.

"Don't hesitate, just call me Uncle Shan. I came here because I want to have a good relationship with you, maybe you don't know because it's only been a few days in the capital but here you have to find a backing to be adaptable".

"A few days ago Lu Xiang had met Duke Shu Taifu the lord of the Marquis, he was very wise and insightful. I was very impressed to learn so much from him".

The Marquis's eyes became a little dark, Lu Xiang's unyielding reply made him understand that this rancid young man did not want to establish a good relationship with him.

"really? I'm glad you already have a twig that's a lot more than me but even though the twig I have is thin but my roots are more solid than Duke Shu". The root was the fourth prince, Murong Xianxian, only the Emperor root was thicker than him.

"Master Marquis Shan, I ask if your arrival does not bring any expectations from me".

The Marquis' hand clenched slightly, his gaze growing coldly staring at Lu Xiang, repulsion after repulsion made his emotions almost uncontrollable.

"I didn't ask for a place that your wife has occupied, my daughter could be Lu Xiang's side wife, would you also refuse her".

Lu Xiang stood up and bowed respectfully as he cupped his hands together. "I'm sorry, Mr. Marquis".

"Heh~ Apparently your eyes are higher than the sky. Do you think with Duke Shu's backing you can build a career seamlessly? Nah! Because Shu Taifu has no authority in Huanlin academy but not with me". Marquis Shan's words contained warnings and threats.

Lu Xiang simply silently refused.

The Marquis was so emotional, his chest was up and down, his eyes seemed to be able to kill Lu Xiang who was so irritating in his eyes. He brushed his sleeves roughly. "I'll see what your career will be in surfing. Basic don't know lucky". Marquis Shan was also full of emotion.

"Thank you for visiting Marquis Shan".

Shortly after the Marquis left Lu Xiang's rental house in a state of anger, rumors of a proud and arrogant Lu Xiang spread, and the, they said that Lu Xiang wanted a backing that was so powerful that it rejected the Marquis' offer of sending his beloved daughter into concubine.

Many reacted to the rumors, the third prince Murong Xianting snorted scornfully, he also knew that the idea of a waterwheel enthusiastically received by the Emperor came from Lu Xiang but because of the Emperor's backing and affection for his mother and himself, he didn't care about the profit the idea made. His grandfather was a powerful commander in Liaoning province near the border with other kingdoms, his maternal family had hundreds of thousands of prajuits ready to deploy so that the Yang family also had some influence regardless of being far away in the border area, especially after the Emperor had spoiled Yang Guifei and himself, the influence of the third prince was getting stronger in the capital.

To the fourth prince, Murong Xianxian himself was a little annoyed by Lu Xiang's refusal and also disliked the way his uncle had dealt with the problem. Why make rumors?! Did he want to announce that he had been rejected by Lu Xiang who was only a jinshi scholar?!!.

"Quick go to Marquis Shan and tell him to withdraw those rumors! Does he want you to know our plan?!! You are useless!!". Murong Xianxian's orders were so emotional and a little panicked, because of the damn rumors that her brother would definitely be suspicious of her. Suspicious why he wanted to attract Lu Xiang who was in fact the attention of the Emperor, if he did not immediately overcome and make a diversion then his efforts in hiding his ambition would be in vain!!.

"Deliver the rumor to my beloved third brother, he will be busy with the fourth and make us a little relaxed".

"Good master". Juan disappeared after answering Murong Xianming's orders.

"Lu Xiang is indeed a useful pawn" Murong Xianming laughed in the room at a glance that only he himself was in.

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Adelia who was still far from the capital did not know the rumors that befell her husband. He, the son, sister and guard and waiter made a slow journey because they did not want to burden the body of Baobao who was still very small.

Luckily Adelia has lotus well water that can calm the body, both Baobao and Adelia and her two sisters-in-law did not experience heavy motion sickness so they did not fall ill.

The trip from Fucheng to the capital usually only takes three days to a week because of the slow journey they take.

"Madam, we just stay here because it's late afternoon" Lu Mei advised.

Adelia checked the sky from the window and nodded. "Baobao, Lu Cheng, Lu Shan. Today we will stay here before tomorrow we continue our journey. In two days we'll get to the capital".

"Nice Brother Adel".

The little family got off the train and entered the room after checking in by Lu Mei. 

"Baobao, you must be hungry, right? In a moment, I will clean myself first before giving you breast milk. Mom's body is very sticky by sweat". Adelia said affectionately and kissed her son's forehead and cheeks before handing them to Lu Mei and Lu Yang.

Lu Fang and the other servants served Lu Cheng and Lu Shan as well as had the innkeeper prepare warm water for their master.

After the bath, Adelia gave breast milk to Baobao. The two looked at each other and occasionally smiled at each other, as if they could talk through the eyes and laugh together.

"Baobao's mother is as handsome as her father. You can say dad now, right? Tell me, I want to hear".

As if to understand, Baobao released his mother's ****** and replied. "Baba~".

"Hehe, smart kid".

Adelia talks with the child before going to bed comfortably, a day of non-stop travel even with a slow tempo is very tiring, before closing his eyes he prayed that he would arrive in time and be able to meet the husband he longed for as soon as possible.

"Good night Baobao, good night dear. Miss you". Lirih Adelia in the darkness of the night.