Are you crazy? Trying to trick him into military service? He's the number one dragon on the fro

Lin Ruoxue was actually feeling guilty.

Those houses and fertile fields were indeed the ancestral property of the Lu family.

Although the Lu family wasn't exactly wealthy, they were still much better off than the average family in the county town.

However, because the original owner was simple-minded, the Lu family was schemed against step by step by Lin Ruoxue and the Lin family, and in the end, the father died and the brother was crippled. The original owner was also coaxed and deceived by the other party, and directly handed over the family's mansion in the county town and the fertile fields in the countryside.

Now that Lu Xiao heard her say not to take it to heart, he coldly made his demands:

"Weren't you going to marry me?"

"Can."

He knew exactly what this woman was planning.

"But the dowry you proposed is far from enough. I also need your Lin family to transfer the old house to my name, and all the Lin family's land and cash to me. Then the whole family will move to Sangzi Village to live with my wife."

"I almost forgot to tell you, I already have a legal wife. From now on, the power to manage the Lu family will be in her hands. You can only be a concubine who is at my beck and call!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruoxue's eyes widened in disbelief that Lu Xiao had gotten married in such a short time.

He was clearly in the army the whole time and only returned to the village yesterday. When did he get a wife?

Moreover, the conditions Lu Xiao proposed were simply impossible for her to agree to:

"Young Master Lu, if you asked for less, it would be fine; I could persuade Father to agree. But you want all of the Lin family's assets..."

"Didn't you swindle all my wealth so you could elope with your Wang An?"

Lu Xiao chuckled:

"Why do you feel so guilty towards me, but when I treat you the same way, you can't bear to?"

"Or are you saying you don't want to marry me at all, and that you only came here because you're after my position as a squad leader?"

Lin Ruoxue blushed instantly when her sore spot was hit.

Seeing that Lu Xiao was adamant about not changing his conditions for marriage, she became furious:

"Heh, do you really think that just because you've become a lowly squad leader, you can look down on the Lin family?"

"Lu Xiao, it's your good fortune that I'm willing to marry you. Don't be ungrateful!"

"Since you played me first, don't blame me for being ruthless later."

As she spoke, Lin Ruoxue directly revealed the powerful backer behind their Lin family:

"The reason my Lin family is where it is today is because we have a good relationship with the county magistrate."

"So what if he's a squad leader?"

"If I expose how you humiliated me and blackmailed Brother Wang An, you won't live to see this day next year!"

After saying that, she snorted coldly, turned around, and angrily got into the carriage and left.

Lu Xiao didn't care at all, and shook his head with a smile, preparing to call out Fang Dahu's elder brother to fulfill his wish.

On the other side, Lin Ruoxue, feeling irritable, lifted the curtain of the carriage halfway and muttered curses at Lu Xiao as she walked home. The harsh words coming out of her mouth made her look nothing like a young lady from a wealthy family.

At this moment, she suddenly noticed that the county magistrate had actually come to Sangzi Village in person, and even in disguise, which immediately aroused her suspicion:

"Why is he here?"

She just told Lu Xiao that the Lin family's backer was the county magistrate, but that was just a pretext. The truth is that the Lin family had to pay the county magistrate several hundred taels of silver every year!

After thinking it over, Lin Ruoxue decided to wait until the magistrate had gone some distance before ordering the driver to wait by the roadside, while she quietly followed him.

When she returned to Sangzi Village, she saw the county magistrate talking to Lu Xiao. Judging from his attitude, he seemed to admire the young man quite a bit. So, out of curiosity, she quietly crept over, intending to listen to what the two were talking about.

"As expected of a young hero who led his troops to a great victory at White Wolf Mountain, seeing him today, his reputation is truly well-deserved!"

The magistrate, upon first seeing Lu Xiao, spared no praise:

"Commander Lu, speaking of which, your father and I are old acquaintances. If you don't mind, you can call me uncle."

"You're too kind, Lord Qian."

Lu Xiao repeatedly said he dared not, being polite while also thinking about the original owner's father.

During his lifetime, Lu's father was a renowned weaver in Changyang County, and the fabric patterns he designed were deeply loved by his wife, a lazy woman. At one point, some high-ranking officials and nobles even asked him to be their personal weaver.

But Mr. Lu refused them all.

The man in front of me, Qian Haishan, had previously asked Lu's father for favors, and they had a very pleasant conversation.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were old acquaintances.

After a few words, Lu Xiao realized his rudeness and quickly invited:

"Master Qian, if you don't mind, why don't you come to my humble abode for a couple of cups of tea?"

"No need. I've come here today simply to see you, a promising young man, and to visit the elders and folks of Sangzi Village."

Qian Haishan refused, saying with deep emotion:

"Back then, I thought you would take the imperial examination and one day even serve as an official in the same court as me. I never expected that you would shine in the army. It is truly unpredictable how things turn out."

"Commander Lu, I've heard that before you joined the army, you were quite close to the young lady of the Lin family in the county town, and even sold your ancestral property for her?"

Actually, his purpose in coming here was similar to Lin Ruoxue's, but because he held an official position, he could earn more money in the future by relying on the White Wolf Outpost, so he didn't mind lending a hand.

Lu Xiao politely declined upon hearing this:

"Thank you for your concern, sir. I was just being ignorant and that is why I have failed my father's spirit in heaven."

"One day, I will personally reclaim what belongs to the Lu family!"

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Hearing this, Lin Ruoxue, who was hiding behind a tree, felt inexplicably flustered.

She had no idea that Lu Xiao had become the commander of the White Wolf outpost; if she had known earlier, she wouldn't have spoken to him like that.

Because a squad leader could only provide limited assistance to the Lin family.

If he were a centurion, he would be a local tyrant in the White Wolf outpost.

As long as you please him, you can sell as much firewood, rice, oil, and salt to the Hu people as you want in the future!

Moreover, the Lin family must be cautious when dealing with the centurions and cannot treat them as casually as before.

"good!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Haishan knew that the other party had given the answer, so he patted Lu Xiao on the shoulder to encourage him.

"A true man should possess the ability to stand tall and upright. I look forward to the day you achieve that!"

"It's getting late, so I'll head back now."

Lu Xiao quickly tried to persuade him to stay:

"Sir, won't you stay at home for a rest?"

"No."

Qian Haishan smiled broadly:

"I came here today because I heard the specific details of the great victory at White Wolf Mountain, and that's why I'm curious."

Now that we have met Commander Lu, all my doubts are gone, so I will not linger any longer.

After saying that, he gestured for Lu Xiao to stop, then leisurely walked away with his hands behind his back, escorted by several constables dressed in plain clothes.

Lu Xiao couldn't help but sigh:

"It's true what they say: when you're poor, no one cares even in the bustling city; when you're rich, even distant relatives come calling from the deep mountains..."

After saying that, he shook his head. Just as he turned around, he saw Lin Ruoxue return. Looking at him, she showed deep affection and ran over.

"Lu Lang, you...you really don't love me anymore?"