Perhaps he truly regretted it, regretted his conflicting attitude towards Lu Qing over the years, regretted his pointless suspicions and tests of him, and regretted not giving him some of a father's love, treating him like a loyal adopted son.
But now, it seems that all of this is too late. The wall between him and Lu Qing is destined never to be completely demolished, remaining only within the bounds of monarch and minister.
He closed his eyes wearily, and after a while, opened them again, looking at Zhu Yu sitting beside him: "Speaking of which, I ended up doing a good deed somewhat by accident, finding a good marriage for you."
Lu Qing turned to look at Zhu Yu, a soft light appearing in his eyes, and a gentle smile on his lips: "I am immensely grateful, Your Majesty."
After that day, Emperor Jin did not speak much with them again, as if he originally had much to say but was too physically and mentally exhausted to continue.
