The sight gave the Duke of Lu and his son a fright.
The Duke of Lu glared fiercely at Lu Ming, thinking, Have you been to a brothel again? Didn't I tell you to be careful, and then more careful still!
Lu Ming looked utterly bewildered, with no idea what had happened.
This time, he failed to grasp the meaning in his father's eyes. Otherwise, he would certainly have cried out that he had been wronged.
The Duke of Lu grew even angrier and gave a heavy cough, thinking, Do you expect me, her father-in-law, to help her up myself!
This time, Lu Ming understood and hurried to help his wife up.
Young Madam Lu had always held a rather special position in the Duke's Residence, not because she was the heir's wife, but because she was the prime minister's most beloved youngest daughter. Most importantly, on the day she married Lu Ming, the Duke of Lu had suddenly vanished midway through the proceedings, making a tremendous laughingstock of himself in Chaoge City. Everyone in the Duke's Residence, including the duke himself, had always felt somewhat apologetic and embarrassed toward her over this, and naturally treated her with considerable indulgence and respect.
"Qinghan, what are you doing?"
The Duke of Lu looked at his daughter-in-law and asked gently, "Whatever it is, tell me. As your father-in-law, I will certainly see justice done for you."
Knowing that her father-in-law had misunderstood, Young Madam Lu hurriedly said, "It has nothing to do with Lu Ming. I wanted to ask for another favor."
Hearing this, the Duke of Lu felt no relief. His brow furrowed more deeply. "What is it?"
Thinking of that household not far away, Young Madam Lu gathered her courage and said, "I wanted to ask you to speak to