Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot
Chapter 158 - 149: So, What About the Fallen Petals?

Chapter 158: Chapter 149: So, What About the Fallen Petals?

In her heart, Meng Qianqian thought, I wasn’t ready, and the horse just started running, so you can’t blame me for that.

Meng Qianqian looked down at his hand around her waist.

Forget it, he certainly doesn’t mean anything by it, speaking up would just make me seem pretentious.

Lu Yuan took her on a shortcut, one of which was the old street near the marketplace, and they would pass by there on the way back.

"Grand Commander."

"What is it?"

"Can we go to the marketplace? I want to buy a few new books for the Old Madam."

The marketplace indeed had plenty of storybooks, and they were much more exciting than those sold in the bookshops outside.

Lu Yuan responded casually with an acknowledgment.

It seems Lu Yuan knew about the marketplace too; it’s quite famous.

Meng Qianqian softly said, "Thank you, Grand Commander."

Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the old street’s east end. Crossing the old street, the marketplace would be at the end.

Lu Yuan tightened the reins to stop the horse.

Meng Qianqian said, "Grand Commander, the marketplace is ahead."

"I know," Lu Yuan said indifferently, "Let’s eat something first, your stomach’s been growling all the way, it’s annoying."

Meng Qianqian touched her stomach and realized that they had been too busy chasing Zhang Feihu to eat dinner.

But did her stomach really growl all the way?

Grumble~

Her stomach growled again.

Meng Qianqian felt embarrassed.

The old street was a bustling and lively street, only the green brick ground was a bit uneven, making it difficult for the carriage to move, coupled with the crowd, it was hard for the horse to pass.

Everywhere along the street, there were stable boys holding signs trying to attract customers.

Several stable boys swarmed up, surrounding Lu Yuan and Meng Qianqian.

"Sir, Madam! Dining or lodging?"

The leading stable boy asked.

"Feed the horse."

Lu Yuan replied.

Upon hearing it’s just for feeding a horse, the stable boys walked away disappointed, except for a fifteen or sixteen-year-old who stayed, glanced at the horse’s belly, and said to Lu Yuan, "Watching a horse costs ten copper coins, feeding it costs twenty copper coins. Your horse doesn’t need feeding, ten copper coins will suffice."

Lu Yuan tossed him a piece of silver.

The stable boy was stunned, "I, I don’t have change."

Lu Yuan said, "No need for change."

He led Meng Qianqian off the horse, tossed the reins to the stable boy, "Give it some water."

The stable boy was overjoyed, "Yes! Yes! Thank you, sir! Thank you, madam! Take care, sir! Take care, madam!"

Meng Qianqian had been to the marketplace a few times, but each time she was in a carriage, going straight there, never stopping on the old street.

Unexpectedly, the old street, which seemed quiet during the day, was so lively at night.

Unlike Suzaku Street and Chang’an Street, the old street had few new shops; all were long-standing businesses, some even passed down for three generations, looking old but thriving.

As the two walked, they encountered an unexpected person—Lu Xingzhou.

Meng Qianqian never thought she would meet her ex-father-in-law here.

Mind you, this was the northern part of the city, quite far from the Lu Family.

Lu Xingzhou evidently shared the same doubt, a strong shock flashed in his eyes as he looked at the two suddenly approaching.

Lu Yuan stopped, his lips slightly curled, revealing a smile that seemed to penetrate hearts, "Well, isn’t it Master Lu? Such a coincidence, crossing half the city to meet you. I guess our fates are quite intertwined."

Indeed, intertwined—albeit fate born of enmity.

Lu Xingzhou cupped his hands and greeted, "Greetings, Grand Commander."

Lu Yuan spoke with a smile, "Does Master Lu not recognize my wife?"

Lu Xingzhou’s brows furrowed imperceptibly.

How could he not recognize Meng Qianqian? He would recognize her even if she turned to ashes!

However, the former daughter-in-law, who once treated him with utmost respect, had suddenly become the wife of his immediate superior, and he hadn’t fully adjusted to this change in status.

He subconsciously didn’t want to pay respects to his former daughter-in-law.

Yet, Lu Yuan, this Great Traitor, was not someone he could afford to offend.

Lu Xingzhou paid respects to Meng Qianqian, "Greetings, Governor’s wife."

Meng Qianqian responded with an exaggeratedly affected tone, putting on airs as the Governor’s wife to the fullest, "Master Lu is too polite."

Lu Yuan seemed to think of something, and said meaningfully, "Ah, isn’t your son getting married in a few days? My wife and I will attend the ceremony."

Lu Xingzhou thought: I didn’t send the Governor Mansion an invitation!

He wasn’t familiar with Lu Yuan, how could he have dared to send an invitation to the Governor Mansion? Moreover, Lu Yuan clearly had a grudge against his son, even if he hadn’t known Lu Yuan’s fiancée was Meng Qianqian at the time, he wouldn’t have invited Lu Yuan to his son’s wedding banquet.

Lu Xingzhou, bracing himself, said, "Thank you, Grand Commander for honoring us with your presence, I shall eagerly await the visit of you and your esteemed wife."

Lu Yuan’s smile deepened, "I appreciate Master Lu’s tact."

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