eurekapd Chapter 154 Successor
Chapter 154 Successor
Late at night, a low cough suddenly came from the temple. Lu Yundi and Xiang Zhu exchanged glances and approached quietly. They saw a figure sitting beside the altar, holding a book in his hand, seemingly reading.
Xiang Zhu coughed lightly, and the figure suddenly raised his head, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes. He looked at Lu Yundi and Xiang Zhu and said in a low voice: "Who are you? Why are you here so late at night?"
Lu Yundi smiled slightly and said, "We are from the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion, and we have come to ask you something."
A trace of doubt flashed across the figure's eyes, and then he slowly put down the book: "Since you are from the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion, what do you want to ask?"
Xiang Zhu stepped forward with a hint of determination in his eyes: "We want to know if you are willing to help the eldest young master of the Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion and make him a true successor."
The figure was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "I can help you, but you must agree to one small condition of mine."
Lu Yundi and Xiang Zhu looked at each other, with a hint of doubt in their eyes. But they knew that they could only agree at this moment: "Sir, please tell us, we are willing to agree to your conditions."
The figure smiled slightly, with a sly look in his eyes: "My condition is very simple, that is to let me become a guest official of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion."
Lu Yundi and Xiang Zhu were stunned, then burst into laughter.
Lu Yundi covered her mouth and laughed for a while. Looking at Xiang Zhu's surprised expression, she gently patted Xiang Zhu's shoulder.
"Xiang Zhu, it seems that we have really met a master this time." Lu Yundi's laughter was filled with a hint of surprise. She turned to the mysterious figure and said sincerely: "Guest official, the Loyal and Brave Marquis' Mansion welcomes you at any time. As long as you can help the eldest young master of the Loyal and Brave Marquis' Mansion, you will be able to take the position of guest official."
The figure nodded, seeming to be quite satisfied with Lu Yundi's answer. He slowly walked out of the shadows, revealing a slightly old but energetic face.
Xiang Zhu stared at the mysterious guest, her heart full of curiosity. She thought to herself that since the guest could put forward such a condition, he must have extraordinary self-confidence.
"Sir, when do we start?" Lu Yundi asked impatiently, her eyes flashing with anticipation.
The guest official smiled slightly and said slowly: "No hurry, first we need to understand the current situation of the young master. I need you to provide some information about him, including his personality, interests, talents and current situation."
Lu Yundi and Xiang Zhu looked at each other and nodded. Xiang Zhu immediately went to get the eldest young master's information and handed it to Ke Qing. Ke Qing took the information, looked through it carefully, and nodded from time to time, as if he already had a plan in mind.
"Well, this young master seems to have good qualifications, but he lacks some training and tempering. I will develop a suitable training plan based on his characteristics." The guest official put down the information and said confidently.
After hearing this, Lu Yundi and Xiang Zhu couldn't help but feel relieved.
One day, when Xiang Zhu was tidying up her room, she accidentally overheard the conversation between Ke Qing and the eldest young master. She quietly hid outside the door and only heard Ke Qing say, "Young master, a true successor must not only have talent and courage, but also firm belief and sense of responsibility. You must learn to face difficulties and overcome your fears before you can truly shoulder the responsibility of the family."
The eldest young master replied: "Keqing, I will study hard, I will become a true heir and will not let the family down."
Xiang Zhu's heart moved, and she understood Ke Qing's intention. He was not only cultivating the young master's talents, but also shaping his character and beliefs. Only this kind of training method can truly make the young master an excellent successor.
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As night fell, the lights in the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's mansion were brightly lit, and the quiet air was filled with a faint scent of medicine.
Lu Yundi looked at his daughter Yan Shuqin who was sleeping peacefully on the bed, his eyes full of worry and love.
Lu Yundi walked to the bedside quietly, tucked the quilt for Yan Shuqin, and then sat down slowly. She looked at her daughter's pale face, and a feeling of sadness welled up in her heart. Thinking of the process of soaking medicine and acupuncture just now, she knew that her daughter must have endured great pain.
"Mother, I'm fine." Although Yan Shuqin's voice was weak, it revealed a hint of firmness.
Lu Yundi smiled slightly and gently patted Yan Shuqin's hand: "Qin'er, you are always so strong, which makes your mother both distressed and relieved."
Yan Shuqin smiled slightly, with a hint of mischief in her eyes: "Mother, I know you love me, but I can't always rely on you, I have to learn to face it myself."
Lu Yundi and his daughter Yan Shuqin were sitting face to face at an exquisite sandalwood table. Lu Yundi looked at his daughter's slightly tired face, his eyes full of worry and love.
Lu Yundi sighed lightly and said slowly: "Qin'er, how do you feel? Do you feel any relief from the medicinal bath and acupuncture?"
Yan Shuqin nodded gently, forcing a smile: "Mother, I'm fine. The medicinal bath and acupuncture are very comfortable. I feel much more relaxed."
Lu Yundi frowned slightly, with deep worry in her eyes: "But, your face is still so pale, how can your mother feel at ease?"
Yan Shuqin gently stroked her mother's palm and comforted her: "Mom, I know you are worried, but I will take good care of myself. Look, can't I sit up and chat with you now?"
At this time, Xiang Zhu walked into the room quietly, holding a bowl of freshly stewed medicine in his hand.
"Madam, Miss, the medicine has been stewed." Xiang Zhu said softly.
Lu Yundi nodded gently and said to Xiang Zhu, "Put it down. Thank you for your hard work."
Xiang Zhu put the medicine on the table and left. Yan Shuqin looked at her mother with a look of dependence in her eyes: "Mother, please try it first and see how it tastes."
Lu Yundi took a sip and frowned slightly: "It still tastes a bit bitter, but it should be good for your body."
Yan Shuqin smiled slightly, picked up the soup, and said softly: "Mother, let's drink it together, so the medicine won't taste so bitter."
A touch of emotion flashed in Lu Yundi's eyes. He took the medicine and drank it with his daughter.
After drinking the medicine, Yan Shuqin gently leaned in her mother's arms. Lu Yundi gently patted her back and said softly, "Okay, go to bed early. There are still many things to do tomorrow."
Yan Shuqin nodded gently and closed her eyes. However, her heart was like a turbulent sea, and it was difficult to calm down. Lu Yundi noticed his daughter's uneasiness, sighed softly, put a warm hand on Yan Shuqin's forehead, and asked softly: "Qin'er, do you have anything else on your mind?"
Yan Shuqin opened her eyes slightly, looked at her mother's worried eyes, and forced a smile: "Mom, I'm fine, but there are some things I can't figure out."
Lu Yundi gently stroked Yan Shuqin's cheek and said softly, "Then talk to mother, maybe I can give you some ideas."
Yan Shuqin bit her lower lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally made up her mind to speak out her doubts: "Mother, there have been many affairs in the mansion recently. I heard that my brother seems to be planning some important action. But I don't understand why he always avoids me and doesn't want me to participate in it."