Loyang Jin

Lu Hong's thoughts, which he thought were well hidden, were actually clearly visible to everyone.

In terms of family background, Ling Jingshu had wronged him by marrying Lu Hong. However, Ling Jingshu's beauty and talent are unparalleled. Lu Hong fell in love with her again, so this marriage was not inappropriate.

Out of the hidden thoughts in his heart, Lu An did not object to marrying 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's handsome face first turned red, then turned white, and his complexion changed.

Lu An didn't have much patience, so he frowned and asked again: "Are you not interested in Sister Shu?"

Poor Lu Hong, the young man's pride and self-esteem were completely wounded by Ling Jingshu yesterday. Later, Lu Qian couldn't help but exposed the scars again after questioning. Now Luan is back to get to the bottom of it...

Lu Hong was really embarrassed to tell the truth, so he simply replied cruelly: "I only have a brother-sister relationship with my cousin Shu, and I have no other thoughts." Without waiting for Lu An to say anything, he added: "Father, I just want to study hard now. I hope my father will make it happen when I have a good career and a bright future."

"Nonsense!" Lu An's face darkened: "You just passed the government examination last year, and you have to wait a few years before you can take the provincial examination. After the provincial examination, you will still be able to take the palace examination. By the time you have achieved fame and a bright future, you still don't know that it's the year of the monkey and the moon of the horse. Could it be? If you don't pass the Jinshi exam, won't you get married? If you don't like Sister Shu, then this marriage will be canceled. I'll just choose another suitable marriage for you when I meet in Jizhou."

Lu An's face darkened, and everyone present was on tenterhooks.

No matter how reluctant Lu Hong was, he did not dare to refute, and he lowered his head and remained silent.

Ling was stunned for a moment, then she came to her senses and tried to smooth things over with a smile: "Master, please calm down. It's a good thing that Ahong is eager to learn and make progress, and doesn't want to get married early. Since Ahong and Sister Shu don't have this fate, there is no need to worry about getting married. I mentioned it. Fortunately, I have never said this in front of Fifth Brother, and there is nothing embarrassing..."

A voice suddenly sounded: "Mom, I want to marry cousin Shu!"

Ling: "..."

Lu Hong: "..."

Luan: "..."

Liu Dao's gaze suddenly turned to Lu Qian, who made an astonishing statement.

The three of them looked like they had swallowed eggs raw, each looking more exciting than the other. Especially Lu Hong, who looked stunned and shocked.

Lu Qian seemed not to know how shocking what he said was, so he repeated it again: "The eldest brother has no intention of cousin Shu and is not willing to have this marriage. I like cousin Shu and I want to marry her."

Ling's mind was in confusion, and she blurted out: "It's ridiculous! How young are you? You are still a puzzled child. You don't know what to like or not. Even if you want to get married, it will be a few years later... "

"I am twelve years old, only two years younger than cousin Shu." Lu Qian straightened his thin chest, and a stubbornness that did not match his age appeared on his delicate and fair face: "I know what liking is. I like cousin Shu, I want to I will spend my whole life with her. I am not yet of age, so I can make a marriage decision first. I will marry her when I am sixteen and my cousin is eighteen."

Lu Qian was not joking, everything he said was serious.

Mrs. Ling gasped. Just when he was about to open his mouth, Lu An's sullen voice sounded: "How can I allow you to play such a trivial matter in a life-long matter? There is an order of elders and younger ones, and your brother has not yet been engaged, so how can it be your turn."

In the Lu family, Lu An is a dignified father who always speaks his mind. His wives, concubines, and children were all trembling in front of him and would never dare to contradict him casually.

When Mrs. Ling saw Lu An angry, her heart trembled, and she quickly winked at Lu Qian. Hurry up and admit your mistake to your father!

Lu Qian turned a blind eye to Ling's anxiety and raised his head and said: "The eldest brother has been smart since he was a child and has great talent in reading. So he doesn't want to get distracted early. In the future, the eldest brother will definitely go to high school and shine in the family. I am the youngest son in the family. , His talent is far inferior to that of his elder brother, and he probably won’t have much future in education. It would be better to get married and have children earlier, so that heirs can be passed on to our Lu family.”

"Furthermore, although I am still underage, I know my own thoughts very well. When I meet a woman I like, I want to marry her home. What's wrong with me thinking so?"

This specious reasoning actually sounds quite reasonable.

Lu An was very angry when her youngest son contradicted her. However, he was not carried away by his anger. He calmed down and thought for a moment, and had to admit that what Lu Qian said made sense.

As long as Ling Jingshu can be married to the Lu family, there won't be much difference between being the eldest son's wife or the youngest son's daughter-in-law...

Lu An's expression relaxed, and Lu Qian felt excited and looked at Ling pleadingly: "Mom, I have never liked someone so much in my life. If I can marry my cousin Shu, I will be satisfied in this life. , no more regrets.”

His face is childish, but he looks like an adult.

It gives people an inexplicable sense of dissonance.

Ling collected herself and rolled her eyes at Lu Qian angrily: "You are only twelve years old and you have a long life ahead of you. How about this life? Isn't it ridiculous!"

"Getting married is not a trivial matter. You have to think carefully before opening your mouth. You keep saying that you like Sister Shu, maybe it's just a temporary impulse, or maybe it's just a brother-sister relationship. If you really make a marriage decision, you won't be able to regret it in the future. "

Ling's tone also relaxed a lot.

Lu Qian was overjoyed and said without hesitation: "Don't worry, mother, I will never regret it."

Being able to stay with Ling Jingshu for life was his biggest obsession in his previous life. After being reborn, his love for her not only did not diminish, but became even more intense. How could he go back on his word?

Ling and Lu An exchanged glances, pondered for a moment and said, "This matter is not a trivial matter. Let your father and I discuss it for a few days before making a decision."

Lu Qian suppressed the excitement in his heart and returned to his usual well-behaved state: "Thank you, father and mother."

...

Lu Hong said nothing.

He just stared at Lu Qian in shock, as if he had never seen Lu Qian before.

The words I spoke to Lu Qian yesterday still ring in my ears. Lu Qian comforted him with care and concern. He remembered clearly... Why did it become like this after coming here overnight?

When did Lu Qian develop strange feelings for Ling Jingshu?

He was completely unaware?

Afterwards, the two brothers followed Lu An and his wife to the Yonghe Hall, where as usual they greeted An and greeted their cousins. Then the birthday guests came one by one, and the bustle was no less than yesterday.

Lu Hong's thoughts were confused and full of worries, and he spent the day in a daze.

It was not until night that Lu Hong finally had the opportunity to speak to Lu Qian alone: ​​"Second brother, come with me, I have something to ask you." His expression was not good-looking, and his voice was a bit muffled.

Lu Qian had expected it and was not surprised at all. He nodded calmly and followed Lu Hong into the house.

This calmness made Lu Hong increasingly frustrated and angry. An unknown fire burned in his heart, and his handsome face darkened: "Second brother, are you serious about what you said this morning? Do you really want to marry my cousin Shu?"

Lu Qian raised his head and asked instead of answering: "Brother, do you think I will make fun of life-long events?"

The words "lifelong event" sound extremely harsh.

Lu Hong looked steadily at Lu Qian's childish face, and suddenly laughed at himself: "I'm so stupid. We two brothers get along day and night. You know my thoughts very well, but I don't know that you also like me. "Cousin Shu."

No wonder Lu Qian was extremely concerned about him and Ling Jingshu!

No wonder Lu Qian asked so nervously yesterday!

He didn't care about himself at all, but wanted to make sure that he had given up completely because of Ling Jingshu's rejection!

This feeling of betrayal made Lu Hong extremely uncomfortable, and he lost his usual humility in his words: "Second brother, my father and mother originally planned to propose marriage for me. What would you do if I agreed at that time?"

There was some sharp sarcasm in his tone.

Lu Qian looked unmoved: "Since the elder brother refused, why bother thinking about it."

How could he not think more about it?

"Cousin Shu should be my wife!" Lu Hong glared at Lu Qian and squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth: "You are clearly robbing me of something that belongs to me."

That word "grab" touched the most vulnerable point in Lu Qian's heart.

Lu Qian's expression also changed, and he said coldly: "I'm afraid it's inappropriate for me to say such things! If a man is unmarried and an unmarried woman is unmarried, how can we rob him? Moreover, this is a marriage that you gave up first, and then I asked my father Mother opened her mouth to plead. Can't I marry her if you don't marry her? "

Lu Hong: "..."

Lu Hong never thought that Lu Qian's words would be so sharp and mean, and his handsome face would turn red and white. The anger in his heart grew stronger: "Lu Qian! I gave up the marriage because she didn't like me. I didn't want to force her to marry me. But you, knowing that I have her in my heart, You also begged your parents to propose marriage for you. What are you doing if you don’t win someone’s love?”

Lu Qian's eyes suddenly flashed with frightening light, and his expression was gloomy: "Whatever you think. In short, I must marry her!"

Lu Hong's handsome face turned pale with anger.

Lu Qian stopped looking at Lu Hong, turned around and left.

"Wait!" Lu Hong held back his anger and called out to Lu Qian: "You insist on marrying my cousin Shu, and I have nothing to say. However, I want you to promise me one thing."

Lu Qian stopped, turned around and asked, "What's the matter?"

"I want you to promise me that before proposing marriage, you must express your feelings to cousin Shu and obtain her approval." Lu Hong took a deep breath and continued: "If she doesn't want to, you can't force it."

Without thinking about it, Lu Qian agreed: "Okay, I promise you. When my grandmother's birthday party is over, I will go find her."

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