How to Deal with Having the Villainous Tyrant’s Child Chapter 14

Chapter 14

He looked at Prince Chu with suspicion, then at Lu Hanzhi. His brows furrowed slightly as he asked, “What’s going on?”

A faint flush spread across Prince Chu’s gentle face as he replied, “N-nothing… Hanzhi’s acupuncture skills are remarkable. I just… couldn’t help myself for a moment.”

Hearing this, Prince Ling’an became even more doubtful. What kind of acupuncture could make a patient scream like that?

Anyone who knew the situation would think it was just acupuncture, but anyone who didn’t might assume… something else entirely. If he hadn’t been certain of Lu Hanzhi’s character, he might have misunderstood.

Prince Ling’an noticed that Prince Chu’s complexion looked much better than when he had arrived. Though still pale from illness, he seemed much more spirited.

Since there was nothing serious, Prince Ling’an didn’t dwell on the earlier scream and simply said, “As long as you’re fine.”

Prince Chu composed himself before weakly reclining again and said, “I’m afraid we’ll be troubling Hanzhi for a few days. Please prepare two guest rooms for us. It’s truly inappropriate for two grown men to stay in your room.”

After all, Lu Hanzhi was a Xiao Langjun. This arrangement would compromise his reputation.

But…

Prince Chu finally furrowed his brows and looked at the small child on the bed, who was swinging his legs and rolling around playfully. He asked, “But… Hanzhi, we haven’t seen each other for just a few months. What’s going on with this child? How… how could you possibly have a child?”

Lu Hanzhi had no idea how to explain this to Prince Chu. He couldn’t very well say, ‘Haha, what a coincidence! This child is the result of a drunken night with your fourth brother.’

So, he vaguely replied, “Well… it just happened by accident. But it’s not important now. Your Highnesses, there’s no need for such formalities. I’ll prepare the rooms immediately—please, rest first.”

Prince Chu frowned deeply at how Lu Hanzhi addressed him. “What’s the matter with you? I’m close friends with your second brother, and he always calls me Ah Jue. You used to call me Brother Ah Jue too. But today, it’s all ‘Your Highness’ this, ‘your humble servant’ that—it’s truly unlike you.”

Lu Hanzhi simply hadn’t yet adjusted to the way these friends addressed each other.

Indeed, the Eldest Prince had a good temper and was close to the Lu family brothers.

Seeing that Lu Hanzhi didn’t want to elaborate, Prince Chu didn’t press him further.

After all, for a Xiao Langjun in his position, having a child was hardly something he could openly talk about.

No wonder he was staying in this countryside estate. Prince Chu was familiar with this place—it was just an insignificant farmland estate owned by the Lu family.

It seemed like the Lu family had completely abandoned him.

No wonder it was Lu Haozhi who had married into the Crown Prince’s household, and not Lu Hanzhi, who was far superior in every aspect.

The cold and enigmatic Prince Yuwen Min was not as approachable as his elder brother and didn’t talk much. He simply stood by, waiting.

However, when Prince Chu mentioned Lu Hanzhi’s child, Yuwen Min glanced at the boy.

He was immediately reminded of how this very child had just peed all over his face. His expression soured, and he quickly turned away.

He absolutely despised children!

Lu Hanzhi interpreted his reaction as dislike for kids. After all, unruly children weren’t well-received by most people.

And for someone like Yuwen Min—an emotionless tyrant—there was no way he could possibly like children.

Lu Hanzhi personally arranged two guest rooms for them, a set of inner and outer chambers.

The estate’s accommodations were modest at best, and it was indeed a bit of a grievance for two princes to stay here.

But while on the run, they couldn’t afford to be picky.

Thus, Prince Chu and Prince Ling’an settled in at Lu Hanzhi’s estate, much to his distress. Every night, he felt as though he had two ticking time bombs in his backyard.

He wished they would leave soon, but the two of them seemed to have made themselves at home. Neither of them showed any intention of leaving.

This plot was getting more ridiculous by the day!

Fine, if the Eldest Prince wasn’t going to die, then so be it. But wasn’t the Fourth Prince supposed to be finding their uncle to incite rebellion?

How were they supposed to rebel when they were lingering in the capital’s outskirts, practically under the Emperor’s nose?

Had he suddenly changed his mind and decided against rebellion?

No way! If you don’t rebel and I don’t rebel, then what’s the point of this entire struggle for the throne?

Lu Hanzhi had guessed correctly. Late at night, Yuwen Min and Yuwen Jue began discussing their next moves.

Yuwen Jue said, “By now, Uncle should be nearing Chenghan Pass. That place is heavily fortified—I’m a bit worried.”

Yuwen Min responded, “I’ve sent my shadow guards there. The message should have reached him yesterday. Uncle will be fine. I’m more concerned about Mother.”

Although Concubine Rong was only under house arrest in Chenxi Pavilion, Concubine Li was a ruthless woman—there was no telling what she might do to make things difficult for her.

Concubine Rong was gentle by nature and never fought for anything. Otherwise, with her family background, she wouldn’t have remained a mere concubine all these years.

Yuwen Jue shook his head. “Mother has Er Ya by her side. And for the sake of Uncle and Grandfather, Father won’t harm her.”

Yuwen Min nodded. “She’ll have to endure some suffering, but as long as she’s alive… I will settle these debts one by one.”

As he spoke, a chilling aura radiated from his face.

Yuwen Jue couldn’t help but frown and ask, “Ah Min, what exactly did you go through in the Northern Frontier?”

This Yuwen Min was different from the one he remembered.

Although his younger brother had never been very talkative since arriving at Chenxi Pavilion at the age of ten, over time, Yuwen Jue had gradually come to understand his personality.

Due to his childhood environment, Yuwen Min had always craved familial affection. That was why both Concubine Rong and Yuwen Jue had done everything they could to care for him.

Yuwen Min had displayed an extraordinary talent for martial arts since the age of twelve.

Concubine Rong even joked that, no matter how she looked at it, Min’er seemed more like her biological son, possessing the bearing of a true descendant of the Rong family.

Yuwen Jue, however, didn’t mind at all. His personality was much like Concubine Rong’s—gentle and broad-minded, never one to fight or compete, embodying the demeanor of a refined gentleman.

Yuwen Min didn’t want to bring up everything he had been through; he was simply surprised.

Why had someone suddenly written to warn him that his eldest brother was in danger? He needed to find this person.

However, now was not the best time for that.

He suppressed the murderous intent in his eyes and said, “It’s nothing, big brother. Just get some rest. I’ll take a walk outside while it’s still dark.”

Yuwen Jue didn’t say much more, knowing how stubborn his younger brother could be.

If he decided to go to the northern frontier to fight, he would go. If he wanted to run back, he would run back. If he said he would break into the Great Zhao prison, he would do exactly that.

Truthfully, Yuwen Jue understood that if his fourth brother hadn’t broken into the Great Zhao prison, this journey would have been a one-way trip to death.

Someone definitely wanted him dead.

If he had died, then no matter how innocent his fourth brother was, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn’t have been enough to wash his name clean.

The entire Great Zhao knew that the two brothers were of one mind.

The night was dark as ink. Lu Hanzhi opened the intricately carved wooden window, enjoying the cool evening breeze that drifted in. His mood was utterly relaxed.

If it weren’t for that useless system constantly nagging in his ear, his life would be downright blissful.

Clearing his throat, he said, “Alright, alright, I get it. To make sure the story doesn’t repeat itself, I’ll complete the mission as soon as possible. But tell me, what’s the use of this so-called loyalty to the monarch? Can I exchange it for items in the shop?”

The system: “No, but every time loyalty reaches a new tier, you can trigger a special encounter mission.”

Lu Hanzhi asked, “And what’s the benefit of these special encounter missions?”

The system: “You can earn more exchange points.”

Lu Hanzhi’s expression shifted to one of eager anticipation. “Now that’s interesting. How do I increase loyalty?”

The system: “There are two ways: one is by completing system missions, and the other is by increasing the emperor’s favorability.”

Wait, what did it mean by increasing the emperor’s favorability?

Lu Hanzhi thought for a moment and asked, “You’re not expecting me to butter him up, are you?”

No way. Yuwen Min’s favorability wasn’t something that could be increased just like that.

Just then, little Ah Chan began crying, wailing and sobbing.

Lu Hanzhi got up to change Ah Chan’s diaper.

This child ate a lot and pooped even more. In this era, there were no disposable diapers.

Fortunately, there were servant girls assigned to wash them; otherwise, raising a baby alone would drive him insane.

After finishing, Luan Feng immediately instructed a maid waiting outside to take the soiled diaper for cleaning. Then, knowing her place, she quietly exited Lu Hanzhi’s room.

Lu Hanzhi was still lost in thought about his conversation with the system. He muttered to himself, “Forget it, forget it. Who knows what kind of trouble those two in the rear courtyard will cause? Life is about survival, after all. Who wants to constantly dance on the edge of death?”

After tucking little Ah Chan in, he turned around—only to come face-to-face with a cold, strikingly handsome visage by the window. He was so startled that his soul nearly left his body.

If he hadn’t covered his mouth in time, his scream would have echoed five miles away.

The other person let out a derisive chuckle and said, “Don’t worry. We won’t drag you down. Within half a month, the palace will send carriages to personally escort Prince Chu back.”

Lu Hanzhi: “Huh?”

Wait, what? Was this how they were playing it? Wasn’t the main storyline supposed to stay intact?

Before he could ask anything more, Yuwen Min had already vanished into the vast darkness of the night.

Suddenly, Lu Hanzhi felt a little selfish. Facing such a ridiculously handsome man like Yuwen Min, had he been too heartless?

The Yuwen family not only produced monsters but also an abundance of stunningly beautiful men.

Each one was devastatingly handsome, almost unreal.

Especially Yuwen Min—thanks to his character design and personality traits, the original novel had described him as an ethereal beauty, a mix between an immortal and a demon.

Because of his tragic background, many female readers had become his devoted “mama fans.”

A child abandoned by his mother, growing up in such misery, witnessing his loved ones die one by one—managing to avenge them before finally breaking down completely was already an incredible feat.

During the day, Lu Hanzhi had already warned him about Yuwen Jing and Yuwen Mingji. For now, the crown prince wasn’t a threat, but the empress was a ruthless opponent.

After the eldest prince’s death, Concubine Rong had been completely crushed under the empress’s tyranny.

Forget it. A man like Yuwen Min wasn’t someone he needed to worry about.

Lu Hanzhi climbed into bed—he had real business to take care of tomorrow!

Tomorrow was the Hanshou Temple Fair. Madam Lu had sent word that she would take advantage of the fair as an excuse to visit him.

Meanwhile, at the Lu residence, Su Wan’ning had also prepared incense and candles, ready to head to Hanshou Temple at dawn.

She intended to personally visit the source of the plague.

It had been days, yet there was still no news—why was there no movement regarding the epidemic?

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