Lu Qianyu said without thinking about it this time: "Okay." ”

Lu Manyu was afraid that she would regret it, so she hurriedly pulled her to the staircase.

But they stood there for a long time, but they did not hear anything.

The hall of Wisteria Pavilion was not small, and the position where Lu Qingrong and Jiang Xuan were sitting was on the other side.

What's more, Lu Qingrong and Jiang Xuan have been relatively speechless for a while.

Since Cao's mother went out just now, it has always been Jiang Xuan who took the initiative to provoke the topic, and Lu Qingrong responded passively. 、

Seeing that the person on the other side no longer spoke, Lu Qingrong naturally wouldn't take the initiative to say anything.

In fact, she also felt a little strange in her heart.

This kind of wide-eyed staring and no one speaks would have been embarrassing on a normal day, but now instead of feeling inappropriate, she was happy to be quiet.

Looking at Jiang Xuan on the other side, it seemed that he had lost the somewhat cynical and domineering appearance he had when he first entered the door, but frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something alone.

It's not a way to let him be so immersed in his own world, Lu Qingrong thought to himself.

"You ......" She was about to say something, but was stopped by Jiang Xuan's sudden look.

Lu Qingrong didn't continue, looking at him with a puzzled face, and at the same time thinking depressedly in his heart, why he really didn't speak when he came over with one look.

Jiang Xuan smiled silently, and then still maintained the appearance of the corners of his mouth slightly curled, raised his finger and pointed upstairs.

How did he know there was someone upstairs?

Lu Qingrong was still a little surprised for a moment.

It wasn't until he looked in the direction of his finger and saw the corner of his skirt looming at the top of the stairs that he understood what he meant.

It was precisely because Lu Manyu and the others couldn't hear the movement that they unconsciously took a few steps down.

Lu Qingrong suddenly felt a little flustered, for fear that they would keep walking down like this, but fortunately, the corner of the skirt that stopped there didn't move for a long time.

Jiang Xuan seemed to be much calmer and more relaxed, he didn't want to continue talking, so he stood up at this time, slowly adjusted the cloak on his body, and wrapped it tightly from head to toe again.

After finishing the tidying up, Jiang Xuan raised his hand and gently patted his palm twice.

Cao's mother immediately responded.

"Fourth Miss, it's not early, so the slave won't delay your meal, and will retire first."

Mother Cao looked like she hadn't gone out just now, and after saying this, she saluted, turned around, and left, all in one go.

When Lu Manyu heard this, when she pulled Lu Qianyu down the stairs, she happened to see the backs of Cao's mother and Jiang Xuan.

"My God, second sister, have you seen it, the servants of the Hou Mansion are all so strong, I just said that I am worried about the fourth sister is justified!" Lu Manyu whispered in Lu Qianyu's ear.

Lu Qianyu didn't respond to her words, but turned to Lu Qingrong and said, "Let's go to the main house, the time for setting up meals on weekdays has passed, and my mother must be in a hurry." ”

Lu Qingrong nodded absentmindedly, and followed Lu Qianyu to the main house in front.

Lu Manyu had no choice but to reluctantly return to the West Courtyard alone.

When eating in the main house, Yin Pingru also asked about Cao's mother with concern, of course Lu Qingrong couldn't tell the truth, but just used "talking about rules" and the like to be vague in the past.

For the whole day after that, Lu Qingrong still looked calm in front of people, and only at night could he calm down and think about what happened today.

Jiang Xuan's arrival in the morning caught her really off guard, and when the two talked later, her feelings were more or less greatly affected by him, and it can be said that she has not been able to remain rational.

Therefore, the purpose of Jiang Xuan's coming to Lu Mansion today, she has never been able to understand.

Even if she calmed down at the moment, she still couldn't figure it out.

The so-called "coming out to breathe" is absolutely nonsense, could it be that he made a special trip to report to her for her father?

No matter how you think about it, it's unlikely.

Especially today's domineering and talkative attitude, if he is really a child under the age of thirteen, wouldn't it be ......

Thinking of this, Lu Qingrong suddenly had a sense of enlightenment, but he couldn't believe his guess.

If he is really a child, Jiang Xuan's words today will naturally anger him, and it is estimated that in addition to having an immediate attack on the spot, I am afraid that he will resist this family affair later.

And the so-called guarantee that "the case of fraud in the field has been decided and will not be turned around" naturally makes the family affair that has already been settled seem to have the possibility of variables......

Jiang Xuan, do you hope that you regret your marriage?

Lu Qingrong couldn't help but be stunned by his guess, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was the case.

Why Jiang Xuan had this idea was not a question she was concerned about now.

What Lu Qingrong was thinking about at the moment was, is this repentant marriage really possible......

She was really whimsical, she quickly reacted, although her mother didn't want her to rush to rejoice, but what about Mrs. Tai? I'm afraid that even if there is no reason for Lu Yiduo's accident, she will strongly approve of marrying into the Hou Mansion.

Lu Qingrong has always felt in her heart that as long as she resolutely opposes it, her mother will definitely stand on her side, but for the sake of her so-called freedom, she will sacrifice the future of Lu Fu and Lu Yiduo, not to mention that her mother will live in Lu Mansion for the rest of her life, if she really goes against the interests of the family for herself, what will be the consequences?

Lu Qingrong, who was lying on the bed at this moment, couldn't help but toss and turn.

She wasn't a selfless person, and she never thought about the rhetoric of sacrificing herself for others.

This qiē was just a choice she made deep down in her heart because her father and mother were important to her.

Now that you have chosen, don't waver any more.

Lu Qingrong said to himself secretly.

Today, Jiang Xuan's words are better forgotten.

Lu Qingrong rolled over again and forced himself to fall asleep gradually.

Early the next morning, because he slept late last night, Lu Qingrong hadn't gotten up yet, and Luzhu, who had always been steady on weekdays, ran in.

"Fourth Miss! The big man is back! ”

"What!" Lu Qingrong sat up from the bed suddenly.

"The eldest master is back." Green bamboo repeated.

Lu Qingrong got up too violently just now, but he couldn't care about the dizziness, and then asked, "When did my father come back?" Where are you now? ”

"I came back early this morning, and I am at Mrs. Tai's place in the main courtyard at this moment."

Hearing this, Lu Qingrong hurriedly got out of bed, washed and changed clothes, and then asked, "Does mother know?" ”

"Even if Mrs. sent someone to pass it on, now Mrs. is estimated to have arrived at the main courtyard."

"Come and help me comb my hair, let's hurry over too!" Lu Qingrong said anxiously.

In order to save time, today she combed a double screw bun that has rarely been combed recently, casually wore a light pink embroidered red plum collar gown, accompanied by a skirt of the same color, and went out of the room.

As soon as she walked to the hall, she met Lu Qianyu, who rushed down from the upper floor, and she must have heard the news like her.

The two sisters went to the main courtyard together.

When I got to the main courtyard, I found that they were the last to come.

The people of the Lu family had already gathered in the flower hall, and even Lu Yizhong, who went out in the morning, heard the news on the way before he arrived at the yamen, and immediately returned.

At this time, the person who was surrounded by everyone was Lu Yiduo, who Lu Qingrong had not seen for more than a month.

Lu Yiduo wore a black face and straight silk jacket, his clothes were very neat, and his hair was not messy as before, and it seemed that he did not suffer from skin and flesh in the Criminal Department.

It's just that compared with a month ago, people have obviously lost a lot of weight, which also makes Lu Qingrong feel a little uncomfortable.

"Father!"

As soon as Lu Qingrong and Lu Qianyu entered the flower hall, they shouted in unison.

Lu Yiduo turned his head when he heard the voice, looked at them and said with a smile: "Hey, I haven't seen you for more than a month, why do I think you two seem to have grown taller!" ”

Lu Qingrong laughed along with his father's words.

Lu Qianyu said excitedly: "It's true! Do you think my mother and I are not as much different as we used to be? As he spoke, he didn't forget to point to the skirt that he and Lu Qingrong were wearing: "And the skirts, they've all become shorter!" ”

This is obviously a very exaggerated statement, but it also makes the originally gloomy atmosphere of everyone in the flower hall much more relaxed.

"Go back and ask your mother to make you a few more longer ones!" Lu Yiduo also followed her words.

The crowd laughed again.

Lu Yiduo walked in front of Lu Qingrong at this time: "Today happens to be your birthday, if it is one day late, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up!" ”

Lu Qingrong was a little stunned for an instant, she had forgotten about it herself.

Today is March 13, her thirteenth birthday.

In the past few days, she has been counting March 16, and she knows that there are still three days before getting married, but she can't remember what day it is.

And Mrs. Tai, who had been sitting upright on the throne before, also suddenly spoke: "Qingrong's birthday is an auspicious day, our Lu family can finally reunite as a family today, and we will celebrate her birthday together in the main courtyard at night." ”

Naturally, everyone had no objections, especially Geng's, who also boasted about today's day.

At this time, Lu Yiduo suddenly said: "Since it's okay, let's disperse first!" ”

After speaking, he turned his head to look at Lu Yizhong: "You should also hurry up to the Yamen, I'm afraid it's too late now." ”

Lu Yizhong saw that his eldest brother was safe and sound, and he was also relieved, nodded yes when he heard the words, and walked out first.

Geng then also took Lu Chengxi and Lu Manyu back to the West Courtyard.

Only Yin Pingru and a few children did not move, thinking of waiting for Lu Yiduo to return to the East Courtyard together.

Lu Yiduo said to them: "You guys go back first, I'll talk to my mother for a while." ”

Yin Pingru and several children also understood that he had something to say to Mrs. Tai alone.

It's just that five-year-old Lu Chengxu has been dragging his father's shirt and is reluctant to leave, and Yin Pingru took a lot of effort to take him away.

Lu Yiduo and Mrs. Tai walked into the east room of the main house.

In the middle of the room, he sat opposite each other on the incense branch wood arhat bed.

"This time, the mother is worried, it's the son's." Lu Yiduo was the first to speak.

"It's not your fault, it's okay now." Mrs. Tai said with a smile on her face.

"Rest assured, now that you're back, nothing will happen again." Lu Yiduo thought for a while, and then continued: "Although the temporary exemption from the errand of the military department can be regarded as a punishment for this negligence, but I still have the name of Hanlin, and I will not be allowed to stay so idle all the time." ”

Mrs. Tai bowed her head slightly when she heard this.

Thinking of the happy event in the Lu Mansion three days later, she was not worried about Lu Yiduo's future future.

Due to the time that Lu Yiduo was locked up in the Criminal Department, he was not allowed to exchange news inside and outside, and I don't know if he knew about this family business.

Mrs. Tai was about to open her mouth to talk about it, but Lu Yiduo opened her mouth first.

"Mother, now that I've come back, do I need to think about Qingrong's family affairs in the long run?"

Mrs. Tai chuckled in her heart when she heard this, and the smile on her face disappeared instantly.

Think long-term?

This is a matter that has already been decided, and the wedding date will be in three days, is there any room for negotiation?

Although she was inevitably surprised in her heart, Mrs. Tai did not speak, just waiting for Lu Yiduo to continue.

"Although I haven't heard from the house for more than a month, I have heard a lot of things in the Criminal Department, and I think I still know the ins and outs of this.

Seeing that Mrs. Tai acquiesced in her words, Lu Yiduo continued: "The case of fraud in the field has nothing to do with me from beginning to end, and they are nothing more than a few more days of detention for me. This is a case that the emperor personally intervened into, and those methods of torture and framing, they naturally would not take the risk of using such a thing. You ...... this time I'm afraid it's the person concerned who is confused. ”

Mrs. Tai was unmoved: "Whether the Jingyuan Marquis Mansion is a favor or a favor, or a robbery while the fire is burning, after all, this matter has been decided, so don't think about it anymore." Mrs. Tai paused, "I know that my daughter-in-law is not very happy, but in the long run, this is definitely not a bad thing, you should think about it yourself, don't be influenced by her." ”

Lu Yiduo sighed: "I haven't bothered to talk to her today, it's all my meaning, and it has nothing to do with her." ”

Only then did Mrs. Tai understand why he was in a hurry to talk to her about this first as soon as he returned, and she couldn't help but be a little annoyed.

"What do you mean? What do you mean? Repentance? Mrs. Tai suddenly became violent, "You only care about your own meaning, and you don't want to think about whether others appreciate it!" The matter of marriage is what Qingrong the kid himself promised, I think you still understand things clearly, don't block the future of others! ”

Lu Yiduo couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, but he also insisted on his opinion: "What does she know as a child!" Even if she wanted to, she couldn't do a lot. ”

"I think you better ask her first, if she really doesn't want to, it's not too late for you to come to me and talk about this!"

Mrs. Tai was very convinced in her heart, and Lu Qingrong's expression was clearly very tempting that day.

Lu Yiduo was also a little speechless for a while, and finally according to what Mrs. Tai said, he planned to talk to Lu Qingrong first.

In Lu Yiduo's heart, he actually did not treat Lu Qingrong as a child, but always thought that she was very sensible and reasonable.

Coming out of the main courtyard, Lu Yiduo sent someone to call Lu Qingrong to the study in the east courtyard.

"Are you willing to have a relationship with the Marquis of Jingyuan's mansion?" Lu Yiduo got straight to the point, "The case of being a father is not as you imagined, you don't need to have any scruples about it." Just say what you really think, and I'll make the decision for you. ”

Lu Qingrong heard his father call him to the study alone, and guessed that it might be related to her family affairs, but he didn't expect Lu Yiduo to say such a thing as soon as he came up.

For some reason, at this moment, she suddenly remembered that as soon as He Kai heard that she and the Hou Mansion were going to come to the "father-daughter reunion", suddenly, her vision became blurred uncontrollably. RS