Chapter 224 1/3

Lu Qingxi looked at Lu Mingshan with some anger.

He hadn’t let Lu Mingshan say so much!

Lu Mingshan was only supposed to confidently mention that Qi Jun had a son. Qi Jun would then be half-believing and would investigate. Upon investigation, he would discover that Concubine Liu had given birth to a son back then, when in fact, it was a boy.

But Lu Mingshan had said so much more!

He even said something about the person possessing great fortune, and that Qi Jun recognizing him would extend his lifespan and improve his health…

This sounded too fake!

Lu Qingxi stood behind and to the right of Qi Jun, glaring fiercely at Lu Mingshan.

Lu Mingshan had been obedient all along, but now he suddenly pulled this stunt… did he want to die?

If it weren’t for the fact that Lu Mingshan’s exaggeration could also be somewhat associated with Li Qingzhi, Lu Qingxi would have wanted someone to arrest him on the spot!

But Qi Jun was present!

Lu Qingxi ultimately restrained himself and just glared darkly at Lu Mingshan.

In fact, the worst-case scenario now would be Lu Mingshan revealing their transaction.

But even if Lu Mingshan revealed it, it wouldn’t matter much.

The Emperor was so disgusted with Prince Jin and Duke Yan, considering letting them inherit the throne, that Lu Qingxi was just trying to make some minor moves to survive… at most, the Emperor would scold him, but if he shed a few tears and pleaded, everything would be fine.

But if it came to giving the Emperor a fake son, that would be a different story.

Lu Qingxi’s murderous gaze was naturally seen by Lu Mingshan.

But he pretended not to notice and remained calmly seated.

It was at this moment that Qi Jun spoke up, “Taoist Lu, you have exaggerated a bit.”

Lu Mingshan replied, “I have spoken the truth. Your Majesty indeed has a son. Whether you believe it or not is your business.”

After Lu Mingshan finished speaking, he turned and started to walk away.

Earlier, there were several trusted guards by the Emperor’s side, but Lu Qingxi had dismissed them once the Emperor asked Lu Mingshan to help with his physiognomy.

Now, there were only Qi Jun, Concubine Liu, Lu Qingxi, and Lu Mingshan in the room.

Therefore, when Lu Mingshan walked out, no one stopped him, and he left smoothly.

Qi Jun looked at Lu Mingshan’s departing figure, feeling somewhat bewildered.

He had heard a lot from Lu Mingshan’s stories and had initially believed him.

But as Lu Mingshan said more, Qi Jun began to feel that what Lu Mingshan was saying was incorrect.

But Lu Mingshan had been so calm. Why would he suddenly say such obviously false things?

Lu Mingshan knew he was the Emperor, and he certainly knew he only had two princesses… so why would he say such things?

Was it possible that what Lu Mingshan said was true?

Qi Jun instinctively got up and walked outside.

“Your Majesty,” Concubine Liu and Lu Qingxi both held Qi Jun back.

Concubine Liu thought that everything today was arranged by Lu Qingxi, and Lu Mingshan’s words were also instructed by Lu Qingxi.

As for why Lu Mingshan spoke so highly of Li Qingzhi… Li Qingzhi was indeed outstanding!

Moreover, Li Qingzhi was skilled in medicine. If he helped Qi Jun recuperate, Qi Jun’s lifespan might really increase!

Concubine Liu held some grievances against Qi Jun, but she didn’t want Qi Jun to die. “Your Majesty, is what Taoist Lu said true or false?”

“I want to ask again,” Qi Jun said as he walked out, intending to catch up with Lu Mingshan.

Just as they reached the courtyard outside, they saw Lu Mingshan standing under a tree, gazing up at the sky.

Upon hearing the movement, Lu Mingshan turned his head…

Qi Jun was fine, but Lu Qingxi and Concubine Liu were both stunned.

Earlier, Lu Mingshan only had one eyebrow that turned white, but now, both eyebrows were white!

At this moment, Qi Jun also saw Lu Mingshan clearly. “Taoist Lu, your eyebrows…”

Lu Mingshan remained calm. “It’s nothing. I spoke what shouldn’t have been said, which drained some of my energy… Your Majesty, your son is here in the capital, and he is related to your Empress.”

With that, he glanced meaningfully at Concubine Liu.

Qi Jun hadn’t believed it before, but now… he did. Could it be true that he really had a son out there?

If this child was related to Concubine Liu… did Concubine Liu give birth to a son back then?

When Concubine Liu gave birth, he wasn’t in the capital! At that time, there were people from the former Empress’s side with Concubine Liu!

He and Concubine Liu had always thought that Concubine Liu had only given birth to a daughter, who had been killed on the spot, but… was it possible that Concubine Liu had actually given birth to a son at that time?

Or perhaps Concubine Liu had given birth to twins?

Qi Jun looked at Lu Mingshan’s now fully white eyebrows, trembling with excitement.

Lu Qingxi remained dumbstruck on the spot.

How did Lu Mingshan’s eyebrows turn like this?

At this moment, Lu Mingshan’s expression suddenly changed. He looked around in confusion, as if unsure of what had happened. When he saw Lu Qingxi, panic flickered in his eyes.

He seemed very afraid.

Fortunately, although Qi Jun could see the color of his eyebrows clearly, he couldn’t see the change in Lu Mingshan’s expression.

Lu Qingxi said, “Taoist Lu, may I take a look at your eyebrows?”

As Lu Qingxi spoke, Concubine Liu and the Emperor also eagerly stepped forward, wanting to closely examine Lu Mingshan’s eyebrows.

Lu Mingshan adjusted his state calmly and smiled gently, “Of course.”

So Lu Qingxi approached and pulled Lu Mingshan’s eyebrows.

Following suit, the Emperor and Concubine Liu also reached out.

Lu Mingshan looked helpless, “This Taoist’s eyebrows are indeed real.”

They had been black before, and in the blink of an eye, they turned white!

“Taoist Lu, where exactly is my son in the capital?” Qi Jun asked.

Lu Mingshan seemed somewhat puzzled and hesitated before saying, “Your Majesty, you are surrounded by dragon aura, and I cannot see clearly.”

“Taoist Lu, your eyebrows have turned completely white; surely your energy has been depleted too much. You should rest well! Taoist Lu, would you like something to eat? Should I have the imperial physician check your health later?” Qi Jun said.

Lu Mingshan smiled, “I can eat something, but there’s no need for the imperial physician.”

Qi Jun took Lu Mingshan back with him and had him served with hot dishes, urging him to eat.

Unable to resist, he asked about his son again, but this time Lu Mingshan didn’t say anything, revealing nothing.

Qi Jun could only suppress his curiosity and advise Lu Mingshan to eat more.

Concubine Liu followed Qi Jun’s lead, showing an excited expression and urging Lu Mingshan to eat. Only Lu Qingxi remained silent, looking somewhat dazed.

His gaze had never left Lu Mingshan.

When Lu Mingshan had one black and one white eyebrow before, he had checked Lu Mingshan’s eyebrows, confirming they were genuine and naturally one black and one white without any makeup.

Today, Lu Mingshan suddenly changed his appearance and said many things Lu Qingxi hadn’t allowed him to say, and then his eyebrows turned white…

Could Lu Mingshan actually possess genuine abilities?

Suddenly, Lu Qingxi thought, Lu Mingshan had previously mentioned not knowing what he had said at the Plum Appreciation Gathering, nor how his eyebrows had turned white.

At that time, Lu Qingxi had thought Lu Mingshan was lying and didn’t take it seriously, but now… considering it again, could what Lu Mingshan said be true?

Perhaps Lu Mingshan really didn’t know what he had said at the Plum Appreciation Gathering, just as today, he might not have spoken those things on his own. Lu Mingshan seemed to be someone who had invited spirits to control him…

Upon careful consideration, everything Lu Mingshan had said later was actually correct.

He said the Emperor would have a son, and it would be related to Concubine Liu… He didn’t say the son was his own, and Li Qingzhi as this fake prince, wasn’t he Concubine Liu’s choice?