Chương 279: The Emperor Was Truly Cunning

Lu Liangwei buried her head in Lu Hetian's embrace. "I know Father, but you and Grandmother are definitely in this difficult position because of me."

The initial fury that Lu Hetian had felt all but vanished following Lu Liangwei's gesture. His heart softened in an instant.

His big hand tousled his daughter's head, and he made his voice as gentle as he could. "This matter has nothing to do with you…" He paused, considering his choice of words carefully. "Did His Majesty force you into it?"

Lu Liangwei heard what he said, but she did not entirely understand what he meant. She then heard the Dowager Duchess give a light cough from beside her.

She glanced over and saw that the Dowager Duchess had turned away with an uneasy look on her face.

Lu Liangwei was taken aback for an instant; suddenly the meaning of Liu Hetian's comment became clear.

An incredulous look flashed through her bright, clear eyes.