Lu Yuan enthusiastically laid out the plans he had been formulating over the past few days to Su Liyan's mother.
Su Liyan's mother was a simple woman from a farming family who had always lived by the traditional creed of following her husband's lead. How could she possibly know how to do any of this? Seeing her son-in-law so engrossed in his explanation, she chose not to interrupt.
After Lu Yuan finished, Su Liyan's mother voiced her doubts. Lu Yuan explained, "Don't worry, Mother. Aunt Song will be there to help you manage everything."
In Prince Lu's Mansion, the sickly King Lu heard a servant report, "The entire Elephant Island garrison was wiped out overnight. Even your son has disappeared without a trace."
King Lu clutched a handkerchief to his mouth with his right hand and coughed violently several times before saying listlessly, "Investigate further!"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
