Chapter 280: When I speak, is there a lord who's useful? I always have to listen to the lord

As for his second wife, Lu Yuan always felt he owed her a lot.

Especially back then, that remark from his second wife made Lu Yuan always feel that this second wife of his was rather pitiful.

In short, she also wanted to be like Liyan, able to walk down the street with a big belly, holding Lu Yuan's hand, openly and aboveboard.

Gu Qingwan's identity is truly very special.

Including the child's desire, that was also a sudden decision made back then; as soon as Gu Qingwan saw that there was a child, she also wanted one.

Even now, Lu Yuan still hasn't figured out how to register the child's household registration in the future.

Lu Yuan's plan is, otherwise, in the future just register it under the estate and say outwardly that it is Su Liyan's child.

But upon further thought, what basis would there be for that?

This isn't some illegitimate child.

Gu Qingwan this wife is also someone I married into the family; of course, we just haven't held the wedding banquet yet.

Anyway, Lu Yuan just feels rather sorry toward Gu Qingwan.

The difficulty of this matter isn't that the Emperor cannot marry.

Of course, Lu Yuan also isn't clear whether the Emperor can marry; anyway, in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there has never been an empress regnant.

And even on Earth, there's only been Wu Zetian.

But Lu Yuan feels that since the Emperor is a woman, getting married wouldn't be a big deal.

But the problem lies in the fact that Lu Yuan already has a wife, which everyone knows.

Would the Emperor be taking a concubine?

Would that get spread around?

Although, in Lu Yuan's heart, there is no distinction of seniority or rank.

But to outsiders, this would sound unpleasant.

If it got out, I don't know how people would talk about it.

So Lu Yuan always feels a bit unfair toward his second wife; he also remembers very clearly what Gu Qingwan said.

Well, this time there happens to be an opportunity.

Together they came to this unfamiliar place to stay for a few days, which would satisfy his second wife's idea.

Of course, the Ministry of Rites will definitely send many people to Liaobei afterward.

But Lu Yuan also told the Ministry of Rites personnel that after two weeks, once everything is ready, they can come together.

During those two weeks, Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan going to Liaobei is something the locals are completely unaware of and don't know about.

They won't go to the castellan's office, nor any government office; instead they'll pick a guesthouse or simply rent a place.

Then they'll stay there for about half a month.

After the people from the imperial city arrive later, the Emperor will still be the Emperor, and the Lord will still be the Lord.

Nowadays, Lu Yuan is just a rich young man from out of town, leading a mature, gorgeous, peerlessly beautiful wife, coming to Liaobei to do business.

Life is leisurely~

At this moment, Gu Qingwan's hands tightly clasped Lu Yuan's arm, her whole body leaning against him, her face full of happiness.

Just now, after Lu Yuan hinted, Gu Qingwan immediately realized what her husband meant.

Otherwise, they couldn't go on about parents-in-law.

Gu Qingwan naturally knows her identity is special; some things just can't be done like ordinary people.

Because of the Emperor's status, there are all kinds of messy affairs, and Gu Qingwan is used to them.

But now there's a chance to experience it, so Gu Qingwan naturally wants to really experience it—she immediately got into the role.

Frankly, being able to admit this in front of so many people makes Gu Qingwan extremely happy.

Meanwhile, sitting opposite them, the Grand Eunuch who had just taken out some fruit and was about to wash it stared at Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan with a bewildered expression.

The Grand Eunuch now has a big question mark in his mind.

These two……what kind of role-play are they up to again?

While the Grand Eunuch was still bewildered, Lu Yuan looked at him, raised an eyebrow, and said:

"Head Steward, help the lady wash some fruit."

After the Grand Eunuch froze for a moment, the next second he immediately nodded and stood up, saying:

"I'll go right away……Sir."

After saying that, the Grand Eunuch took some fruit and went to wash it.

Lu Yuan then crossed his legs, looked out the window, with a smug expression.

It's now around eight or nine in the morning; sunlight streamed through the carriage window onto Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan's faces, their expressions truly blissful.

While the two were enjoying this peaceful, beautiful time.

The seat where the Grand Eunuch had just been sitting was now taken by a middle-aged man.

He looked about forty or fifty, honest and straightforward.

Before Lu Yuan could even open the system to check this guy's character,

the man was already somewhat nervous and fidgety as he looked at Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan and said:

"Sir, judging by your accent, you seem to be someone from the imperial city?"

Lu Yuan sized him up from head to toe, then gave a slight nod and smiled, saying:

"Yes, I'm from the imperial city."

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's definite reply, the man grew a bit excited and hurriedly said to Lu Yuan:

"Are you a leader?

Are you heading to Liaobei?"

Oh?

Lu Yuan gave this person a few strange looks, then said softly:

"We're going to Liaobei, but we're not any leaders, just an ordinary family; this time we're going to Liaobei intending to do some business."

"What's up, fellow villager, do you have something?"

Upon hearing that Lu Yuan wasn't a leader but just going to Liaobei to do business,

His expression immediately turned a bit complicated; how to put it? From Lu Yuan's point of view, he seemed a bit disappointed.

Afterwards, this person came to, then forced a smile and nodded, saying:

"Oh…… I have nothing else, just casually asking around, wishing the host great wealth……"

After saying that, this person clasped his hands toward Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan, then left.

Lu Yuan gave this person a strange look, but didn't say anything.

Maybe he thought I was a leader of Huangcheng and wanted me to handle something for him?

Maybe.

Lu Yuan also didn't really want to know; since he didn't say, let's just drop it.

Afterwards, Lu Yuan put his arm around Gu Qingwan and they continued whispering.

Don't think that just because the Great Zhou Dynasty is at war with the Liugin Dynasty now; especially along this route, outside the window there's all sorts of military-related things.

The military atmosphere is extremely strong.

But, among the ordinary people on this train, nobody looks worried.

Nobody says that, just because we live in this area, we're worried because the war started here, or something like that.

Seeing this, Lu Yuan was very happy.

Why are they like this? Could it be that they're like the merchant's daughter who knows no sorrow for a fallen state?

No, it's not.

But because in everyone's heart, they don't feel that the Great Zhou Dynasty will lose this time.

Everyone feels that the Great Zhou Dynasty will surely win this time, and will win easily.

What is this?

This is the confidence bestowed upon the people by a strong dynasty!

This reminded Lu Yuan of when he previously went to the Jingpu Dynasty.

Before going to that top-tier dynasty, Lu Yuan first flew his airplane over the South Asia Subcontinent.

When passing over the South Asia Subcontinent, the natives and locals there, upon seeing Lu Yuan's airplane, would immediately kneel and bow.

They thought Lu Yuan was an immortal.

They wanted to pray for Lu Yuan's protection and such.

But later, when Lu Yuan went to the top-tier dynasty, the Jingpu Dynasty, even the locals in the most remote areas, upon seeing his airplane, merely stopped in place, slightly curious, lifting their heads to look.

They were merely curious about this new type of flying machine, and not curious about anything else.

Because the people of the Jingpu Dynasty, upon seeing an immortal, don't think it's anything special.

What's wrong with you, immortal? You dare to act recklessly in the Jingpu Dynasty?!

This is the confidence bestowed upon the people by a strong dynasty!

Nowadays, the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty are the same.

Knowing that war is coming, and that it will be fought right at our doorstep, yet everyone is full of confidence, feeling that this war is absolutely unlike any before.

This time, the Great Zhou Dynasty will surely win!

……

As noon approached, a train attendant pushed a small cart, walking down the aisle while calling out:

"Melon seeds, instant noodles, sausage."

"Boxed meals, boxed meals, freshly made boxed meals."

Upon the attendant's call, everyone rushed forward and started pulling out money to buy things.

Lu Yuan felt a bit dazed hearing the attendant's words, then immediately turned his head to look at the crowd behind, wanting to see if the instant noodles here were the kind he imagined.

"What's wrong?"

This morning, Gu Qingwan has been dazed in Lu Yuan's embrace.

Being pregnant makes one prone to laziness.

Gu Qingwan now needs to sleep twice a day.

If Lu Yuan moves even a little, Gu Qingwan wakes up.

Lu Yuan turned his head to look at Gu Qingwan in his arms and smiled, saying:

"I heard there's instant noodles, but I don't know what they're like."

Huh?

Gu Qingwan blinked, then looked at Lu Yuan and said:

"It's the kind your younger brother mentioned."

"You said it yourself?"

Lu Yuan wore a strange expression, wondering when he had ever mentioned instant noodles.

While Lu Yuan was still dazed, Gu Qingwan rose from his arms and quickly said:

"It's that book you gave me last time, younger brother, where you said how the railway should be operated, how far apart to build stations, and what railway signal lights there are, etc. —that's the book."

"The back of that book also wrote how to cook and boil water on the train, younger brother—you forgot, didn't you?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan finally realized and said:

Oh~~ I was wondering why there's instant noodles here; I should buy some to try, see if it's good or not— isn't that the flavor I was thinking of?

After Lu Yuan finished speaking, Gu Qingwan also nodded, smiling repeatedly, and said:

Good~ then big sister also wants to try~

Having said that, Gu Qingwan suddenly looked at the properly seated Chief Eunuch opposite and raised her eyebrows, saying:

Didn't you hear the master wants to eat instant noodles?

The Chief Eunuch, upon hearing that, hurriedly nodded and went to buy.

Before long, the Chief Eunuch had bought it back.

Needless to say, it's really almost the same as on Earth.

Even inside, it came with a little fork.

Once soaked, it really seems like that.

Looks like the instant noodles are popular; in this carriage, out of ten people, six are eating instant noodles.

Especially the kids, they like it even more.

Speaking of which, Lu Yuan also loved eating instant noodles as a kid.

As a child, he wouldn't eat proper meals, but loved eating this stuff.

He even thought that when he grew up he could eat it every day.

But when he got to college, he really ended up eating instant noodles every day!

As for instant noodles, after not eating them for a while, you really start craving them badly.

But after finishing a bowl, you feel disgusted and never want to eat it again.

Lu Yuan has been here almost a year, and he really does miss it a bit.

Especially, regardless of what flavor it tastes like in your mouth, that full-train instant noodle aroma really is somewhat like it.

At that moment, Gu Qingwan was leaning over the small table like a child, secretly lifting the lid to look at the noodles inside.

When will it be ready? It smells so good~

Gu Qingwan, while secretly peeking at the noodles inside, curiously asked:

Gu Qingwan's appearance is utterly adorable.

Especially, Gu Qingwan's appearance is originally stunningly beautiful and mature, like a ripe peach, yet now she unexpectedly shows such an adorable look and gesture.

It really makes Lu Yuan love her to death.

Lu Yuan put his arm around Gu Qingwan's waist, putting on a fierce look, and said:

No looking, it's only been a few seconds since it was soaked; you have to wait three minutes!

Gu Qingwan, seeing her man's deliberate fierce look, couldn't help but give him a charming roll of the eyes and a soft hum, saying:

You're just fierce with big sister~

Lu Yuan then ignored Gu Qingwan, instead looking at the Chief Eunuch opposite who was holding a few sausages and some snacks, raising his eyebrows and saying:

Why didn't you fix yourself a bowl to eat? What's up, it's almost noon, aren't you hungry?

The Chief Eunuch looked at Lu Yuan, somewhat bewildered.

There's only this small table here; His Majesty will need it later—are we supposed to share a table with His Majesty?

I wouldn't dare that even if you beat me to death!

Lu Yuan also knew what the Chief Eunuch was thinking, and immediately raised his eyebrows and said:

My lord, I'm not Lu the skin-flayer; there's no reason not to let people eat once we're out.

Go fix yourself a bowl, find a place to eat; the master and mistress don't need you to wait on them.

Saying that, Lu Yuan handed the Chief Eunuch a box; he had him buy more, not because he could eat that much, but mainly to try various flavors.

As for having the Chief Eunuch sit at the table to eat, just forget it.

Leaving aside other things, just saying the Chief Eunuch himself definitely wouldn't dare either.

So don't make things difficult for the Chief Eunuch.

Later, buy a bowl and just eat it squatting in the aisle between the two carriages.

The Chief Eunuch looked at Lu Yuan, somewhat bewildered, then hurriedly looked at Gu Qingwan.

Gu Qingwan, on the other hand, didn't look at the Chief Eunuch, but nestled in her man's embrace and said:

You don't listen when our master speaks; what are you looking at me for?

Does what I say have any effect with the master?

I have to listen to the master.

The Chief Eunuch understood, hurriedly stood up, looked at Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan with a face full of emotion, nodded, wanting to kneel to thank them but feeling it inappropriate, wanting to bow but also feeling it inappropriate.

Just then, Lu Yuan waved his hand and said:

Hurry up and go.

In the end, the Chief Eunuch bought himself a bowl, cheerfully went to get hot water, then ran to the aisle between the two carriages and sat down to eat.

Not long after, Lu Yuan and Gu Qingwan's side also started eating.

Gu Qingwan ate while saying it was delicious, and Lu Yuan also ate noodles and soup bite by bite.

To be honest, saying it's exactly the same as on Earth is absolutely impossible.

But it has that flavor, and moreover a unique charm.

Besides, it's also clean.

Here there's certainly no foot skin, old phlegm, cigarette butts, and grime.

As Lu Yuan ate, he noticed a pair of gleaming eyes opposite staring at him.

A child was leaning over the other side of the Chief Eunuch's seat, craning his neck to look.

He watched while also drooling.

He was definitely craving instant noodles.

Lu Yuan wasn't polite either, took an unopened bowl from the basket, added two sausages, stood up and handed it to the child.

The child was a little confused, but after regaining his senses, he still quickly took it, excitedly calling out to his parents who were bent over eating steamed buns on both sides.

The parents looked at their child's instant noodles and sausage, then glanced back at Lu Yuan, immediately understanding what was going on.

This man and woman, the man was just that middle-aged man from earlier.

Before the two could speak, Lu Yuan waved his hand and said:

"Give it to the kid to eat, stop nagging."

After saying that, Lu Yuan returned to his seat to eat with his wife.

Not long after, the child ran back happily and told Lu Yuan, "Thank you, uncle."

Lu Yuan nodded, didn't say more; this was surely an adult from home sending him to say that.

After the child ran back.

The middle-aged man from before came over again, still holding a steamed bun.

Looking at Lu Yuan with a beaming smile, he said:

"Host, thank you, this kid has been begging since earlier to eat this novelty..."

Lu Yuan looked up at him and waved his hand, saying:

"It's fine, do you want some? I still have plenty here."

Earlier I had the grand eunuch buy a lot, and there's still plenty left.

The middle-aged man waved his hands repeatedly saying no thanks; seeing he didn't want any, Lu Yuan didn't say more.

Instead he continued eating with his head down, but after another two bites he noticed the man hadn't left and was still standing nearby.

This?

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow, looking at him strangely and said:

"What? Do you still have something?"

After the middle-aged man remained silent for a moment, he suddenly looked at Lu Yuan and said:

"Host, you came to Liaobei to do business, right?"

Hmm?

Lu Yuan blinked, thinking he had just said that earlier.

Immediately Lu Yuan nodded, then said:

"Yeah, what's up? Are you also in business?"

The man didn't reply, but upon hearing Lu Yuan's words, he immediately leaned in close and spoke quickly in a low voice:

"Host, hear me out: don't go to Liaobei, hurry up and run, don't look back!!"

"There they eat people without spitting out the bones!"

(End of chapter)