The abstinent and powerful minister is cold and aloof during the day, but he adores her in his dream

Chapter 190 Lu Zhan: I Disagree

Lu Zhan hummed in agreement and said nothing more.

But as she left, she couldn't help but say, "That Chen Junyu is not good enough for you. Cousin, you should be careful when choosing a husband."

Zhiwan was taken aback.

By the time she realized what was happening, her cousin was already gone.

My cousin is indeed not satisfied with Chen Junyu.

But Chen Junyu doesn't look bad at all.

Moreover, it was Ouyang Zhenzhu who introduced them.

Since Chen Junyu is recognized by Ouyang Zhenzhu, his character should be fine.

But his cousin seemed to dislike him.

They were quite rude when they asked us to leave.

My cousin is usually very polite and courteous, so why was he so... rude this time?
Zhiwan returned to Yaoguang Pavilion with a heavy heart.

Qingyun Residence.

After Lu Zhan finished bathing, he called Chen Jiu over.

"Go and investigate Chen Junyu."

Chen Jiu was having some doubts at that moment.

The Crown Prince actually ran back from Jiangning, and he rode back day and night.

Three days ago, he sent a message to the heir apparent, saying that the lady had started arranging a marriage for his cousin again.

Could it be that the young master came back specifically for Miss Biao?
Tsk tsk tsk, I never expected that the Crown Prince would be so impatient.

"Chen Jiu?" Lu Zhan frowned slightly when he saw him standing there in a daze, and his voice deepened a bit.

Chen Jiu shuddered, snapped back to his senses, and quickly replied, "Understood, subordinate."

"Then hurry up and go!" Lu Zhan's brows furrowed slightly with displeasure.

Seeing his young master's expression, Chen Jiu mustered his courage and said, "Young master, it seems that Miss is quite satisfied with Chen Junyu, and Madam also thinks highly of him. What should we do if Miss insists on marrying him?"

He had barely finished speaking when he noticed the icy gaze from his young master. His scalp tingled, and he immediately changed his tune obsequiously, saying, "Young master, please rest assured, that's absolutely impossible. Miss Biao's judgment wouldn't be that bad."

"Get lost." Lu Zhan uttered a single word.

"Yes." Chen Jiu scrambled away.

Evening, at Lanyuan.

Madam Wei had a table full of dishes prepared and invited Lu Zhan and Zhi Wan over.

When Zhiwan arrived, Lu Zhan was already there, sitting in a chair reading a book.

He had probably rested, as he didn't seem as tired as he had been in the morning. The way he read under the lamplight was languid and leisurely, with the air of a noble young master.

"Cousin." Zhiwan stepped forward and gave a curtsy.

Hearing this, the man looked up from his book and onto her, a slight smile playing on his lips, his voice low and pleasant, "Cousin."

"Wan'er's here? Let's eat then," Madam Wei greeted.

"Okay, Aunt." Zhiwan breathed a sigh of relief and quickly went over.

When the meal was served, she and Lu Zhan sat on either side of Wei Shi, in the seats below her.

Looking at the two young people beside her, Ms. Wei felt genuinely happy and content.

She kept putting food on their plates, saying, "Eat more."

"Mother, that's enough." Lu Zhan looked at the mountain of food piled up in the bowl, his eyes twitched, and he spoke up to stop her.

"Enough what? Enough?" Madam Wei glared at him. "You've been working so hard outside for so long, you've lost weight. Hurry up and eat more. You're not allowed to leave the table until you finish all these dishes."

Lu Zhan: "..."

Seeing her cousin's discomfiture, Zhiwan lowered her head, using the act of eating to hide the smile on her lips.

"Wan'er, I think Chen Junyu is quite good. I'll have someone arrange to meet him tomorrow so we can get to know each other better. If you think it's alright, I think we can finalize the marriage." Wei Shi suddenly said halfway through the meal.

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan put down her chopsticks and obediently said, "I'll listen to Aunt..." Before she could finish speaking, the man interrupted her, "I disagree."

Zhiwan was taken aback.

Madam Wei looked at her son in surprise, "Why don't you agree?"

Lu Zhan lowered his eyes, concealing the anger in them. "Chen Junyu is not good enough for my cousin."

Wei was surprised.

Zhiwan couldn't help but look at her cousin.

Under the lamplight, the man's face was ashen, and he looked unusually serious.

Zhiwan paused, her mind suddenly in turmoil.

In the main hall this morning, my cousin also made it clear that Chen Junyu was not good enough for her.

Unexpectedly, my cousin said the same thing in front of my aunt.

Wei came to her senses and frowned, saying, "Chen Junyu is a bit poor, but this young man has a refined manner of speaking and good knowledge. He should be able to get a government position in the future."

"Is Mother really going to hastily arrange a marriage for my cousin just because of this uncertainty?" Lu Zhan frowned.

Upon hearing this, Madam Wei was somewhat displeased. "Of course not. I chose Chen Junyu because he has good character. If he marries Wan'er in the future, he will definitely be able to live a stable life with her."

"Is this the first time Mother has met him? How do you know Chen Junyu is a good person?" Lu Zhan asked sharply.

Wei choked.

"You can know a person's face but not their heart. In this world, there are many people who are good at disguising themselves, and what they present is only the side that others want to see," Lu Zhan said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Madam Wei couldn't help but glance at her son.

Although her son's words made sense, she still felt that something was off.

Why is my son so concerned about Wan'er's marriage this time he's back?

He used to devote himself entirely to government affairs and never bothered with anything else, but this time he has become so enthusiastic.

What triggered this shock in my son?
Suppressing her doubts, Madam Wei asked, "In your opinion, what kind of person is worthy of Wan'er?"

Lu Zhan paused, then lowered his head to drink his soup without saying anything.

Seeing that her son remained silent, Madam Wei couldn't help but admonish him, "Ah Zhan, although marriage is a serious matter and cannot be taken lightly, being too picky is not a good thing either. After all, no one is perfect. Just settle for what's acceptable."

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan picked up her chopsticks and lowered her head to eat.

My aunt's words seemed to be about her own affairs, but in reality, she was warning my cousin not to get married yet.

“Living a normal life is one thing, but those who settle for less will never be happy.” After a long pause, Lu Zhan raised his eyes and said calmly.

“You’re already twenty-five, not young anymore. When your father and I were your age, you were already eight. If you keep being so picky, you’ll end up a bachelor,” Madam Wei said, finally losing her patience.

If it weren't for her son being so picky, she would already be holding her grandson.

She strongly suspected that her son really had a health problem.

Lu Zhan: "..."

Zhiwan lowered her head, trying to make herself less noticeable.

"Mother, don't worry, your worries are unnecessary and won't happen," Lu Zhan suddenly said, glancing at Zhiwan across from him as he spoke.

Zhiwan was stunned.

What's your cousin looking at her for?
She suddenly remembered that her cousin seemed to have a girl he liked.

It was just her guess before, but judging from the way her cousin was talking now, it seemed to be true.

Madam Wei clearly thought so too, and asked with a mixture of surprise and delight, "So you're saying you have a girl you like?"

Upon hearing this, Zhiwan looked at her cousin with curiosity.

Unexpectedly, her cousin's dark eyes were fixed on her, and he gave a low "hmm" in response.

Zhiwan's heart skipped a beat.

Cousin, what... does this mean?
(End of this chapter)