Chapter 203 Rumors
Prime Minister Lu thought about it, then walked to the pavilion and sat down.
Before he could even open his mouth, he heard his daughter ask with a worried look on her face: "Dad, I heard rumors that Shen Wei seemed to have offended the emperor."
"Did you go to the palace today for this matter?"
Prime Minister Lu's impression of Shen Wei was not good at first, but it improved later.
The first time he heard about Shen Wei was from his daughter. She often praised Shen Wei for being so brave and said that he was nothing like the rumors outside. At that time, Prime Minister Lu did not take it seriously.
What really made him notice her was that Shen Wei led everyone in the martial arts hall to provide porridge and treat the sick to the weak.
And the last time he calmed the fear of the common people without making any move.
But just now in the palace, Prime Minister Lu truly realized that she was indeed a special and brave woman. Once he met her, he would never forget her fearless temperament.
Prime Minister Lu has seen many women, but Shen Wei is the only one who stands up straight in the face of imperial power and even dares to look the emperor in the eye.
The unyielding look in her brows made Lu Xiangguo confused and surprised.
He couldn't help but wonder what kind of family Shen Wei lived in to have such a fearless demeanor?
Thinking of this, Lu Xiangguo sighed and said to his daughter:
"The emperor summoned Shen Wei to the palace, intending to send Shen Wei and the apprentices of the martial arts school to the Xiongnu."
"This has already been decided. Summoning Shen Wei is just a formality."
"But Shen Wei dared to contradict the emperor in front of him. The emperor was furious and imprisoned Shen Wei and another woman who was traveling with him in the Dali Temple."
When Miss Lu heard the truth from her father, her face suddenly changed.
But she quickly realized, "Why did he notice the martial arts hall? The emperor is very busy, it's impossible that he noticed it just because of the disaster relief."
"Even if they noticed, how could they decide to sacrifice them right away?"
Prime Minister Lu looked at his daughter with admiration and said:
"Yes, someone brought it up on their own initiative."
"Then, the ministers in the court all tacitly pushed the martial arts school forward. First, they were afraid that if they really selected candidates from the public, it would cause too much public outrage. Second, they were worried that as ministers, they had to set an example."
Miss Lu felt angry, but also helpless.
She knew all too well about these things happening in the court, which was why she felt powerless and even a little desperate.
"Shen Wei, no matter what choice you make this time, it will be useless."
"She can either stay in the Dali Temple forever, or take the initiative to admit her mistakes, and then make up for it by persuading the female students in the martial arts school to voluntarily retreat to the northern border and be sent to serve the Xiongnu..."
"No matter what choice you make, it will be the worst outcome."
But why should they bear the consequences?
Miss Lu felt sad.
At this time.
The housekeeper of the Lu Mansion came in from outside, glanced at the Prime Minister secretly, and then said to Miss Lu: "Miss, the clerk of the longevity cake shop is outside and wants to see you."
Miss Lu immediately thought of Zhao Xiangrong and stood up immediately.
Prime Minister Lu, who was sitting next to her, raised his eyes slightly and glanced at Miss Lu for half a second. An unclear emotion flashed in his eyes, but in the end he did not say anything to stop her.
Miss Lu hurried to the side hall. As soon as she entered the hospital, she saw Zhao Xiangrong at the door, who appeared calm on the outside but was anxious on the inside.
Zhao Xiangrong stood up suddenly and spoke awkwardly:
"Ms. Lu, I know I shouldn't bother you at this moment."