Lu Jing was a little stunned when he heard that Lu Yu wanted him to marry the Zhen family, but he clearly knew that the Zhen family would be raided a few years later, and it was too late to hide, how could he marry the Zhen family, so he hurriedly refused: "Father, this matter must not be!" ”

Lu Yu himself did not approve of this marriage, and the reason why he asked Lu Jing was to hear his son's opinion on this matter and see if Lu Jing could see the situation in front of the Zhen family.

At this moment, when he heard his son's refusal, he also appreciated it in his heart, but at the same time, he was also a little puzzled, I don't know why his son had such a big reaction to this matter.

"Tell me, why is this so unacceptable?"

Although Lu Jing knew the outcome of the Zhen family a few years later, he couldn't tell his father the fate of the Zhen family directly and without any basis.

He originally thought that the Lu family and the Zhen family would not have anything to do with each other, so in the past few years, he didn't pay too much attention to the news of the Zhen family, and after pondering for a while, he thought of a reason to refuse.

"As the saying goes, the wine is chaotic, the happiness is sad, everything is true, the momentum is also extreme, and the extreme declines!"

"The power of the Zhen family has reached the extreme, but the Zhen family does not know how to reince in, in the shallow view of children, in a few years, the Zhen family will inevitably decline, and maybe a catastrophe will come!"

Lu Yu didn't expect his son to have such insight, so he nodded with satisfaction and smiled: "What you said is right, blessings cannot be enjoyed, the momentum cannot be exhausted, the extremes of things must be reversed, and the prosperity must decline, you can understand this truth, and you can rest assured as a father." ”

Lu Jing saw that his father agreed with his point of view, and he was also relieved, and continued: "Father often educates children that when they are proud, they must know how to stop in moderation and accept when they see good!" ”

"The child also thinks that the flower is the most charming when it is half-open and half-closed, and the wine is the most durable and fragrant when it is slow and slightly drunk, and everything does not have to reach the extreme, but now the trend of the Zhen family has already reached the extreme."

"As the so-called full, if the water is about to overflow, do not add another drop."

"When the Zhen family was in the Yankang Dynasty, they had reached the peak of their power, and they didn't know how to retreat bravely, and they even wanted to go one step further to get involved in the matter of seizing the heir."

"After the defeat of the heir, the Zhen family still does not know how to restrain themselves, relying on the care of the emperor in recent years, they are still unscrupulous in Jiangnan, and the child estimates that the Zhen family will not be able to last long."

"Not bad, not bad!"

"Jing'er, you really live up to your father's teachings over the years, and you can see the situation of the Zhen family so thoroughly!"

Lu Yu had a feeling that he was so much more than asking for at the moment, he saw that Lu Jing was not confused by the power in front of the Zhen family, and he was extremely happy to be able to analyze the situation of the Zhen family so deeply.

He felt that even at this moment, when he died, his son would be able to support the entire family business of the Lu family at the age of a weak crown.

Lu Yu saw that his son had passed his test, and then explained: "My father does not approve of marrying the Zhen family, and the reason why I asked you is to see if you are confused by the power in front of the Zhen family." ”

"Now that you can see the situation of the Zhen family clearly, it is also commendable, so that as a father, I can rest assured that the Lu family will be handed over to you!"

"As for the marriage mentioned by the Zhen family, you can rest assured that your father will handle it properly!"

Lu Yoo's goal of testing his son has been achieved, and he plans to write a letter tomorrow to reject the Zhen family's proposal.

Lu Jing didn't expect his father to see it more clearly than him, and asking for his opinion was just a test for him, and he admired his father's foresight very much, and at the same time, he was relieved, no matter what, he didn't want to get involved with the Zhen family.

Although Lu Yu planned to reject the Zhen family, he was still not worried about his son's marriage, and as early as a few months ago, he began to look for a suitable girl for his son.

"Songjiang Mansion knows Xia Jinyan's eldest daughter and your age match, for the father let people inquire, this woman is virtuous, outstanding in appearance, the Xia family is also a Gusu family, and our Lu family is good, it is better to take advantage of the fact that the father is still there, and set this family business for you!"

"Fathers don't have to worry about their children's marriages, children want to think about marriage in a few years!" Lu Jing hurriedly shook his head and refused.

He didn't know anything about the woman of the Xia family, and he didn't want to blindly set up a marriage like this, not to mention that he was worried about his father's illness at the moment, and he had no intention of getting married.

"Okay, you are now an adult and have your own considerations, but just for your father, your marriage with Zhiyu will be difficult!"

Lu Yu saw that his son was unwilling, he was not reluctant, he knew that his son had his own ideas since he was a child, and he didn't need to worry too much.

It's just that he still can't rest assured in his heart, once he dies, their brother and sister have no parents to manage, and I don't know how long this marriage will be delayed.

Especially Lu Jing has reached the age of marriage discussion, and he has been delayed for three years, and Zhiyu, I don't know how to be picked on by others, saying that she has no elder upbringing.

Lu Jing saw that his father's face was very worried, and hurriedly comforted: "Father, don't worry, I have my own opinions about the child's marriage, as for my sister, I will definitely choose a good husband for her, and I will not let her suffer the slightest grievance!" ”

After finishing speaking, he saw that his father did not let go of the worries in his heart, and continued to comfort: "When his child succeeds in his studies, there is naturally no need to worry about marriage!" ”

Lu Yu was helpless in his heart, he knew that it was too hasty to get married to Lu Jing at this time, so he had to nod and said: "It's okay, since this is the case, my father won't do anything for you, as for your marriage with Zhiyu, I will entrust it to your second uncle and let him pay attention to it on his behalf!" ”

Lu Jing saw that his father had broken off the idea of letting him marry at this time, his heart was a little settled, and he continued to comfort his father: "Father rest assured, the child will not let his father down!" ”

Lu Yu saw the change in the expression on his son's face, and knew that he was unwilling in his heart, so he shook his head and stopped mentioning his son's marriage, and then talked about Lin Ruhai: "Do you think that it is a little inappropriate for your father to let you worship Ruhai as a teacher?" ”

"Presumably my father must have something in mind!"

Lu Jing pushed off the marriage, and he was determined in his heart, and he also looked at it indifferently about today's apprenticeship with Lin Ruhai, he believed that even if he didn't rely on Lin Ruhai, he would be able to achieve something in the future.

Lu Yu sighed in his heart, his son is good at everything, but his mind is too heavy, sometimes he feels that this son is more vicissitudes than him, and sighed: "If the sea is square and trustworthy, he will accept you as a disciple, and he will definitely treat you sincerely." ”

Seeing that Lu Jing still didn't understand what he meant, Lu Yu sighed in his heart: "How is Ruhai's body, his father naturally knows, and his father also understands his situation, are you not optimistic about your uncle because of this?" ”

As soon as Lu Jing's mind turned, he understood what his father meant, Lin Ruhai has been able to control Jiangnan Salt Administration for many years, and the connections behind him must not be simple, and it is by no means possible to do this just by relying on the relationship with the Jia family.

As far as he knows, the Jia family is a nobleman, although he looks noble, but he doesn't have much real power in his hands, Lin Ruhai can be as stable as Mount Tai in the south of the Yangtze River, and there must be other help in Beijing.

Lu Yu saw that his son had realized, and continued to mention: "The Lin family was once a noble prince, who was favored by the emperor and trusted by the royal family, and Ruhai married the powerful people in Beijing, and the relationship was even more intertwined. ”

Lu Jing nodded clearly, there was not much ink in the book in his previous life, which caused his thinking to be limited, and now listening to his father's reminder, he realized that the relationship network behind Lin Ruhai must not be simple.

It's just that he still has a doubt in his heart, since the network behind Lin Ruhai is so strong, why no one took care of Lin Daiyu later, or did Lin Ruhai just entrust Lin Daiyu to the Jia family, and did not entrust others to take care of it.

Lu Yu continued: "What's more, Ruhai is from the imperial examination, his teacher, the same year, the same department, and his friends are all over the officialdom, when the cabinet scholar Xu Jingnian, it was the same year as Ruhai, when the two worked together in the Hanlin Academy for many years, and the depth of their friendship is not comparable to others!" ”

When Lu Yu said this, he sighed and continued: "It's just that Ruhai is blessed, the heir is difficult, and there is only one daughter for so many years, if Ruhai can hold on until her daughter gets married, it's okay to say, otherwise once he dies, most of this relationship will be broken!" ”

Lu Yu immediately thought of his deceased aunt, and sighed in his heart, when his aunt was alive, she was worried about the Lin family's heirs, and finally she was too worried and her heart disease was difficult to treat, so she went early.

Now that the heirs of the Lin family are cut off, and the clan temple is unworshipped, if my aunt knows, I am afraid that under Jiuquan, it will be difficult to feel at ease.

Lu Jing suddenly realized that his father asked him to apprentice with Lin Ruhai, which was to let him inherit the relationship network left by Lin Ruhai, and at the same time, he also wanted to understand why no one took care of Lin Daiyu after Lin Ruhai passed away.

Lin Daiyu was raised in Jiafu, presumably Jiafu took over the favor left by Lin Ruhai, and Lin Daiyu has never been out of the Jia family since she entered Beijing, even if she knows that Lin Ruhai has left some connections, she is an orphan girl is helpless.

After Lu Jing figured out about this, he knew that his father's hard work, Lin Ruhai had no heirs, and as Lin Ruhai's only disciple, everyone would add the favor left by Lin Ruhai to him.

Lu Jing was both moved and guilty in his heart, fell to the ground on his knees, bowed his head and said: "My father is still sick, and he bothered to plan for the child, so how can the child be embarrassed!" ”

"I'm just your son, if I don't plan for you, who else can I plan for!" Lu Yu sighed.

Immediately let Lu Jing get up, he continued: "My Lu family was also a century-old family in Gusu in the early years, but now it is a little weak, and most of the previous relationships have been broken!" ”

"Although your second uncle is the prefect of Huai'an, he has no foundation in Beijing, and he has been trapped in the place all these years, and he has limited help to you. Although your uncle is close to Jinling, he is only a Jiangnan scholar, and it is the limit to provide you with some convenience in the township examination. ”

"Now that the father's body is useless, just these few days, the father can only do this step for you, Jing'er, the rest of the road depends on yourself, and the Lu family will also rely on you in the future!"

Lu Yu earnestly advised, if it weren't for the fact that his limit had come, how could he bear to let his son take on the heavy responsibility of the family at the age of a weak crown.

Lu Jing listened to his father's words that seemed to tell him about the future, and under his sadness, he couldn't stop his tears anymore, and they flowed down his cheeks.

He said in a choked voice: "Father has worked hard to raise the child, and now the child has not repaid your great kindness and has not fulfilled his filial piety, how can the father leave lightly!" ”

"Jing'er, don't be a little daughter!"

Lu Yu looked at his son, who had always been resolute, and cried so sadly, reached out and stroked Lu Jing's head, and comforted him gently: "I see that you act like an adult on weekdays, alas! After all, he is still a child, between father and son, if you say anything to repay or not, you can support the lintel of my Lu family and pass on the Lu family, and you will be happy to be a father. ”