Chapter 23
Lu Hong thought that he had hidden his thoughts very well, but in fact, everyone could see it clearly
In terms of family background, Ling Jingshu’s match with Lu Hong was an injustice to him
However, Ling Jingshu’s beauty is exquisite, her talent is outstanding, and she is one of a kind
Lu Hong was also in love with her, so this marriage was not unsuitable
Out of the hidden thoughts in his heart, Lu An did not reject the marriage with the Ling family
At this time, the family of four was talking and there were no outsiders
Lu An didn’t bother to cover up and asked very directly
Lu Hong a handsome face first rose red, and then blanched, his face color changing
Lu An did not have much patience, frowned and asked again, “You have no intention of Shu sister?”
Poor Lu Hong, the pride and self-esteem of a teenager was hurt by Ling Jingshu yesterday, and then couldn’t help but reveal his scars again by Lu Qian’s questioning
Now Lu An came back to get to the bottom of the matter
Lu Hong really do not have the face to tell the truth, so hard heartedly replied: “I have only brother and sister love to cousin Shu, absolutely no other thoughts”
Without waiting for Lu An to say anything, he added: “Father, I only want to study hard now, and then get married when I have a future
I still hope that father will fulfill me!”Nonsense!”
Lu An’s face sank: “You only passed the government exam last year, you have to wait for a few years before you can participate in the township exam, after the township exam there is also the imperial exam
When you have a future, I don’t know how long it will be
If you don’t win the examination, you won’t get married?
If you don’t like Sister Shu, the marriage is off
When we get to Jizhou in the future, we’ll pick another marriage for you”
The moment Lu An sank his face, everyone present was on edge
No matter how reluctant Lu Hong was in his heart, he did not dare to refute and hung his head without saying anything
Ling’s flabbergasted for a moment, also reacted, busy smiling to round up the situation: “Master please calm your anger
Ah Hong is a good student and doesn’t want to get married early, which is also a good thing
Since Ah Hong and Sister Shu aren’t destined for each other, there’s no need to bring up the matter of marriage again
It’s a good thing that I’ve never spoken of this matter in front of Fifth Brother, and there’s nothing to be embarrassed about ” A voice suddenly rang out, “Mother, I want to marry cousin Shu!”
Ling: “” Lu Hong: “” Lu An: “” The six lines of sight turned haughtily toward the shockingly spoken Lu Qian
The three people were as if they had swallowed eggs raw, one more than the other with wonderful faces
Especially Lu Hong, who had a face of dismayed shock
As if Lu Qian didn’t know how shocking what he said was, he repeated it again: ”Big brother has no intention of Cousin Shu, and doesn’t want this marriage
I like Cousin Shu, I want to take her as my wife”
Ling’s mind was in turmoil as she blurted out, “Ridiculous nonsense!
How old are you? You’re still a child who doesn’t understand things
What do you know about liking or not liking
Even if you want to get married and take a wife, it will be a few years later ” “I’m twelve, only two years younger than Cousin Shu”
Lu Qian straightened his thin chest, a stubborn stubbornness that didn’t match his age floated up on his clear white face, “I know what liking is
I like Cousin Shu and want to spend my life with her
I’m not yet of age, so I can set up a marriage first
After four years, when I am sixteen and Cousin Shu is eighteen, I will marry her”
Lu Qian wasn’t joking and was serious in what he said
Ling drew in a breath of cold air
Just as she was about to open her mouth, Lu An’s huffy voice had already sounded, “A matter of life, how can you allow such childishness!
There is an order of seniority, your elder brother is not yet betrothed, where is your turn”
In the Lu family, Lu An was the majestic father, saying one thing but not another
His concubines and children were all trembling in front of him, never daring to contradict him
Ling’s heart trembled when she saw Lu An’s anger, and she was busy giving a wink to Lu Qian
Still not quick enough to bow your head and apologize to your father!
Lu Qian turned a blind eye to Ling’s anxiety and said with his head held high: ”Big brother has been smart since he was young and is extremely talented in reading
So he did not want to get married early distraction, the future brother will be high school, shining family
I am the youngest son of the family, far less talented than big brother, in the future in the study probably not much future
It would be better to get married earlier and have a child, to pass on the heir for our Lu family”Furthermore, although I’m still underage, I’m very clear about my own feelings
When I meet a woman that my heart desires and likes, it is only natural that I would want to marry her home
Where is it wrong for me to think this way?”
This specious and crooked reasoning surprisingly sounded quite reasonable
Lu An was annoyed at being contradicted by his youngest son
However, he did not let his anger go to his head, and after calming down and thinking for a moment, he had to admit that what Lu Qian said was quite reasonable
As long as he could marry Ling Jingshu into the Lu family, being the eldest son in law or the youngest son in law, there really wasn’t much difference
As soon as Lu An’s expression loosened, Lu Qian’s heart suddenly perked up, and he looked pleadingly at Ling again: ”Mother, I’ve never liked someone this much since I grew up
If I can marry Cousin Shu as my wife, I will be satisfied with my life and have no more regrets”
The face was childish, but the look was like that of an adult
It gave people an inexplicable sense of dissonance
Ling settled down and gave Lu Qian an angry blank look, “You’re only twelve years old, you have a long future ahead of you, talking about this life
Isn’t it ridiculous!”Marriage is not a small matter
You have to think it through before you open your mouth
You claim to like Sister Shu, but it may just be a momentary impulse, or maybe it’s just sibling love
If you do settle down, you won’t be able to back out later”
Ling’s tone also loosened up quite a bit
Lu Qian was overjoyed in his heart and said without thinking, “Don’t worry mother, I will never regret it”
Being able to stay with Ling Jingshu for life was his greatest obsession in his previous life
Being reborn, his love for her not only didn’t diminish, but instead became more and more intense
How could he possibly back out?
Ling and Lu An exchanged a look and said after a moment of contemplation, “This matter is not a small matter, allow me and your father to consider and discuss for a few days before making a decision”
Lu Qian pressed down the excitement in his heart and resumed his usual good behavior, “Thank you, father and mother”
Lu Hong did not make a sound
He just gazed at Lu Qian in shock, as if he had never seen Lu Qian before
The words he had spoken to Lu Qian yesterday were still ringing in his ears
Lu Qian’s careful and concerned comfort he remembered clearly
Why did he become like this after one night?
When exactly did Lu Qian have different thoughts about Ling Jingshu?
He didn’t even realize it
Afterwards, the two brothers went with Mr and Mrs Lu An to Yonghe Hall, as usual, to ask for peace and talk, and exchanged pleasantries with a group of cousins
Then congratulate the birthday guests one by one came, lively and noisy not weaker than yesterday
Lu Hong thoughts chaotic full of heartache, muddled through the day
Until the evening, Lu Hong finally waited for the opportunity to speak with Lu Qian alone: “Second brother, you come with me, I have something to ask you”
His color was not good, and his voice was also a bit muffled
Lu Qian had expected this and was not surprised at all, he nodded with a calm demeanor and followed Lu Hong into the room
This calm and collected, make Lu Hong more and more angry and irritated
A nameless fire burned in his heart, and his handsome face sank: “Second brother, were you serious about what you said this morning?
You really want to marry cousin Shu?”
Lu Qian raised his head and asked instead of answering, “Big brother, do you think I would joke about a lifelong matter?”
The four words “lifelong matter” sounded unusually harsh
Lu Hong fixedly looked at Lu Qian’s unchildish face, and suddenly laughed to himself, “I am really stupid
The two of us brothers have spent time together, you know my mind like the back of your hand, but I didn’t know that you were also in love with Cousin Shu”
No wonder Lu Qian was unusually concerned about him and Ling Jingshu!
No wonder Lu Qian had pursued it so nervously yesterday!
He wasn’t concerned about himself at all, but wanted to make sure that he was completely dead because of Ling Jingshu’s rejection!
This feeling akin to betrayal made Lu Hong’s heart extremely difficult to bear, and he spoke without his usual modesty, “Second brother, father and mother originally intended to propose marriage for me, if I had agreed at that time, what would you have done?”
The tone revealed some sharp mockery
Lu Qian’s expression did not move, “Since big brother refused, why should he think about it more”
How could he not think more?Cousin Shu should be my wife!”
Lu Hong glared at Lu Qian, gritting his teeth and squeezing out a few words, “By doing this, you are clearly robbing what belongs to me”
That word robbing poked at the most vulnerable spot in Lu Qian’s heart
Lu Qian’s complexion also changed, and said coldly, “I’m afraid it’s not proper for big brother to say such words!
Male unmarried female unmarried, why snatch a word
Moreover, this is your first to give up the marriage, I only opened my mouth to father and mother to plead
Could it be that if you didn’t marry her, I can’t marry her?”
Lu Hong: “” Lu Hong never thought that Lu Qian’s words would be so sharp and mean, his handsome face suddenly red and white
The anger in his heart grew stronger: “Lu Qian!
I gave up the marriage because she doesn’t like me, I don’t want to force her to marry me
But you, knowing that I have her in my heart, you still begged your parents to propose a marriage for you
What is this if you are not taking away someone’s love?”
Lu Qian’s eyes suddenly flashed with an appalling bright light, his complexion gloomy: “Whatever you think
In short, I must marry her!”
Lu Hong’s handsome face went white with anger
Lu Qian stopped looking at Lu Hong and turned around to leaveWait!”
Lu Hong held back his anger and called out to Lu Qian, “I have nothing to say if you insist on marrying cousin Shu
However, I want you to promise me one thing”
Lu Qian stopped and turned his head to ask, “What is it?”I want you to promise me that before proposing marriage, you must make your feelings known to Cousin Shu and ask for her approval”
Lu Hong took a deep breath and spoke on, “If she is unwilling, you cannot force yourself”
Lu Qian didn’t even think about it and agreed in one breath, “Fine, I promise you
When Grandmother’s birthday banquet is over, I’ll go find her”