Chapter 218 – Leaving the Palace (1)

The hall, once the ‘storm’ had passed, descended into silence. The remaining members collectively breathed a furtive sigh of relief.

However, at Madam Lu’s exit, Old Madam Lu sighed heavily and shook her head. This daughter-in-law had always given her headaches. She felt it was better when she used to be ill, now she was really getting out of hand.

She looked at Lu Shiming and said, “Your Elder Sister-in-law is such a misfit. Forget what she has said, and don’t take it to heart.”

“Mother, we would not argue with Elder Sister-in-law.” Lu Shiming faintly smiled.

Normally, he did not mind such things, treating them as trivial. It was not the first time his Elder Sister-in-law had behaved so he was used to it. However, with matters pertaining to his child, no matter who he had to face, he would not let them be wronged in the slightest.

Old Madam Lu sighed and spoke in a low voice. “The Wang Fei in the palace has the same temperament as her. This time she is forbidden by the emperor. Perhaps she has also made a mistake.”

Instantly, Pei Shi’s thoughts went to her daughter who was still in the palace. She anxiously asked, “Mother, Yaoyao is still in the palace. Will she… be affected by this?”

Old Madam Lu considered for a moment before replying. “Yaoyao will not be involved. I heard that she is with the empress dowager. Nothing untoward could happen.”

Although Pei Shi was unconvinced, she still concealed her worries and reassured Old Madam Lu. “Mother, please do not worry about it either. Let the Third Master secretly ask around about it tomorrow, and he will let us know.”

“Well…”

Lu Lingzhi was away quelling the rebellion. Now Old Madam Lu could only depend upon Lu Shiming.

Lu Shiming said, “Mother, Second Brother’s arrival will be delayed for a while. He should be in the capital in two days. He will come back. There a