Chapter 314 Disposal 2

Lu Hong never came back after entering the palace.

Lu Ping, Lu Qian and others waited anxiously in the mansion for an afternoon, until the evening, when they received a shocking news.

"Congratulations, Master Lu." Eunuch Ding, who came to announce the decree, said with a fake smile: "The emperor is devoted to Buddhism and praises the talent of Master Lu. He specially asked Master Lu to enter the Bodhi Temple to become a monk. The emperor appreciates him so much, he will definitely become the most prestigious monk in the Bodhi Temple in the future..."

Lu Ping's face was pale, he staggered back a step, and his hands trembled uncontrollably.

How could this happen?

The emperor actually asked Lu Hong to become a monk!

Lu Hong was only seventeen years old, and he was full of vigor and ambition! With his character and talent, it was just a matter of time before he passed the imperial examination and entered the official career to bring honor to his family.

But now, everything was over!

Lu Qian's handsome face was also pale. He had always been jealous and hateful of Lu Hong, and the brotherhood had long since disappeared. But why was he so sad after hearing such news?

Eunuch Ding looked at the shock and astonishment of the Lu family coldly, and continued: "You don't have to wait any longer. The emperor has ordered people to send Master Lu to Bodhi Temple. The abbot of Bodhi Temple personally shaved Master Lu's head. It is Master Lu's blessing to be able to worship the abbot as a disciple. This is also thanks to the emperor's great blessing. Why don't you accept the imperial edict and thank him!"

Lupin endured the anxiety and pain in his heart and respectfully accepted the imperial edict to thank him.

After reading the imperial edict, Eunuch Ding said lightly: "Master Lu, the emperor has also issued an oral order. Master Lu does not need to go to the Ministry of War from tomorrow. Stay at home for a month and reflect on your own mistakes. As for what the mistakes are, I believe Master Lu knows better than anyone else!"

These words were undoubtedly a blow to the head.

Lupin's face lost all color, and his heart was like a mirror.

The emperor must have known what he had done in secret. Therefore, Lu Hong was severely punished and severely warned.

Eunuch Lu returned to the palace with a haughty attitude.

The Lu family fell into a suffocating silence.

Lu Ping was weak all over and sat down slowly with the help of his family. After a long time, he said miserably: "Ah Hong, it was your second uncle who harmed you! It's all your fault..."

He cried loudly and beat his chest and stamped his feet.

If he hadn't been ambitious and wanted to use Princess Changping's affection for Lu Hong to get close to Prince Yan, if he hadn't persuaded Lu Hong to go to the princess's mansion, if he hadn't hinted to Princess Changping that she would recruit Lu Hong as her husband, it wouldn't have come to this point today!

Lu Qian stood aside with a complicated look, and his eyes no longer had the spirit of the past.

Lupin cried for a long time, and only stopped when his voice became hoarse. He said hoarsely: "Ah Qian, the emperor has become wary and dissatisfied with me. This capital is too dangerous, you should not stay any longer. Set off to Jizhou immediately!"

Lu Qian pursed his lips stubbornly: "No, I want to stay in the capital."

"What's the point of you staying here?"

In a hurry, Lupin didn't care about anything else, and said bluntly: "Ah Hong was sent to Bodhi Temple by the emperor himself to become a monk. Even if the emperor dies, the successor emperor will never let him out. Ah Hong's life is over!"

"Among the descendants of our Lu family, Ah Hong was the most promising. Now that Ah Hong has fallen into this situation, do you have to be involved? You go back to Jizhou immediately!"

When Lupin insisted on his own opinion, no one could disobey him.

Whether Lu Qian was willing or not, he was sent to the dock that night and left the capital by boat.

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The news that Lu Hong became a monk in Bodhi Temple should not have attracted so much attention. But recently, the news about him and Princess Changping has been spreading like wildfire, and his every move has attracted special attention.

Moreover, this is an imperial decree issued by the emperor himself.

Overnight, the news spread rapidly in the capital.

In the Ling Mansion.

Master Ling and Master Ling Wu sat facing each other with solemn expressions, and Ling Ji, Ling Xiao and others were also silent.

Master Ling sighed heavily: "How could things turn out like this! Ah Hong is still so young..."

Being a monk by imperial decree sounds glorious, but it is actually a sweet thing. This also means that Lu Hong will never leave the Bodhi Temple again in this life.

Master Ling Wu also frowned and sighed: "It seems that those rumors are true. Ah Hong did have some "contact" with Princess Changping, otherwise, the emperor would not have taken his anger out on him."

After all, they are in-laws. When the Lu family heard the bad news, everyone in the Ling family felt bad.

Ling Ji said, "Father, Uncle Wu, we can't do anything about it. When the storm is over, let's go to Bodhi Temple to burn incense and go to see cousin Hong quietly!" Uncle Ling and Uncle Wu nodded together. "I heard that the emperor ordered Lupin to stay in the palace for a month." Sun whispered worriedly, "It seems that Lupin also knows about this." Uncle Ling and Uncle Wu looked at each other and suppressed their suspicions, "Nine out of ten are related. However, these things have nothing to do with our Ling family. These days, we are staying away from the Lu family to avoid being implicated." Sun nodded in agreement. Ling Jingyan couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Dad, the Lu family's affairs have nothing to do with us, so let's not discuss it. The most important thing now is to ask someone in the palace to find out the news about Ashu. The Queen Mother was deposed, and Ashu was a female official in the Pepper Room. Now I don't know where she has been sent to!" When Ling Jingshu was mentioned, everyone's heart sank.

Ling Xiao also said hurriedly: "What cousin Yan said is right. Ah Shu is in the palace now, and the situation must be not good. If you need money, we can also collect some money to send."

Mr. Ling smiled bitterly: "You are talking lightly. Things in the palace are one after another. The emperor's old illness has relapsed due to anger, and he is still lying on the bed to recuperate. Now everyone is just keeping their tails between their legs. Who dares to take the risk to find out what is going on in the palace? Do you think your life is not long enough?"

"Are you just going to let it go and ignore Ah Shu?" Ling Xiao was in a hurry, and his tone was hard.

Mr. Ling Wu frowned and glared at Ling Xiao: "Who said to ignore it. It's just that the wind is tight now, and we have to get through this period of time before making plans. You just study in the Imperial College with peace of mind, and don't get involved in these things."

Ling Xiao turned his head to the side sullenly, with tears in his eyes.

Sun also comforted her: "Ah Xiao, you and Ah Yan are worried about Ah Shu, and we are worried too. But the palace's affairs are not something we can interfere with. No news now is the best news. It means Ah Shu's life is not in danger. Let's wait patiently for a while."

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