Lu Li's face immediately changed greatly, and he immediately knelt down and refused: "Your Majesty, Weichen once swore a poisonous oath that he will only be Xiaoman in this life, and he will never accept a wife and concubine again, and he hopes that the emperor will be fulfilled." ”

He looked down at the smooth floor of the hall, his heart was pounding, it was obviously winter, but Lu Li's forehead was constantly dripping beads of sweat.

The emperor was high, and naturally he couldn't see the real and detached micro-expression, so when he heard this, he thought it was the other party's resignation, so the emperor said: "The man is working hard outside, what's wrong with having three wives and four concubines?" This is a normal thing, if the Su clan doesn't agree, you just let her come to me! ”

Hearing this, Lu Li became even more panicked.

He maintained a kneeling posture on the ground and continued: "Your Majesty, it's not that the minister's wife is jealous, it's just that the minister is only focused on her alone, and he really has no intention of taking another concubine, and he hopes that the emperor will be fulfilled!" ”

After speaking, Wei Xiuyuan couldn't help but echo: "Back to the emperor, Lu Li and Xiaoman have a deep relationship, he really has no need to take concubines, if the emperor has to forcibly stuff a few women to the Lu Mansion, presumably Lu Li will not look at them, in this way, wouldn't it delay those people?" ”

As soon as the words fell, a eunuch came in through the side door, and the news that Wan Qichen would come over in a while whispered came.

Since the defeat of Wan Qianchen after the tribute, he talked with the emperor very happily, so the emperor left him for the New Year, at this time Wan Qianchen is coming, presumably also to ask for peace.

Therefore, the emperor waved his hand, "Okay, then this matter will be discussed later, and you should all go back." ”

With permission, Lu Li got up, and after exiting the hall with Wei Xiuyuan, he secretly wiped his sweat beads with a sigh of relief and sighed softly.

Hearing this, Wei Xiuyuan couldn't help but ridicule: "Why, if the emperor wants to reward you with a beauty, you won't accept it, won't you take a concubine in your life?" “

In Shangjing, three wives and four concubines are nothing new, not to mention the court officials, even if they are just ordinary people, who live a slightly more comfortable life, they will accept another room of concubines and enjoy the blessings of all people.

However, there are also people who choose to stay with one person for life, and will never take a concubine except for a wife, in short, there are all kinds of people, but there are still many people who marry wives and concubines.

"Do you still want to take a concubine?" Lu Li didn't answer Wei Xiuyuan's question, but stopped and stared straight at the other party and asked.

Wei Xiuyuan laughed, "Naturally not." ”

"That's it." Lu Li pursed his lips and strode towards the palace gate.

I don't know if Lu Li thinks too much, he always feels that the emperor wants to give him beauty, not just for reward.

said that he won the battle, so he was rewarded for his merits, but the emperor did not give jewelry or silver, but he wanted to give beauties, although it sounded like a random mention, but Lu Li always felt awkward and frightened.

If the beauty really enters the mansion, won't she know his every move? Although Lu Li never wanted to do anything out of the ordinary, the taste of being watched by others was definitely not so pleasant.

"Lu Li!" Wei Xiuyuan caught up from behind, followed Lu Li out of the palace gate, he patted Lu Li's shoulder, leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "Do you think that the emperor is still suspicious of you?" ”

is worthy of being a friend who grew up together, and he saw his mind so quickly.

However, this is the gate of the palace, and there are many things that are inconvenient to say. Lu Li coughed lightly and flew on the horse, "Go back to the house first, the two of them must be waiting for us." ”

After saying that, the two rode home.

Although Wei Xiuyuan loves to laugh, he has never missed a word, because he has a scale in his heart and knows what to say and what not to say. Lu Li naturally understands his friend, so even if he doesn't tell the other party, he is assured that the other party will never tell him about it.

When they returned to the Lu Mansion, Xiao Man and Wan Rou were sitting on the soft floor and tidying up their clothes. These clothes were all prepared by Xia Wanrou earlier, one for men and one for each woman, originally for Xiaoman's child, but now that Xia Wanrou is pregnant, she can't help but pay attention to these things.

Watching the two women get together to discuss which little dress looked better, Lu Li's anxiety and uneasiness disappeared in an instant, and the whole person softened.

No matter what happens in the future or what kind of danger he falls into, he will never let Xiao Man suffer the slightest.

The four of them sat together and talked, and suddenly a small servant outside came to report, saying that someone had come to visit Lu Li.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, this kind of thing should have been very common, but because the emperor specially stated that idle people were not allowed to come to visit, so during this period of time, the Lu Mansion has always been very quiet, and now it is ......

Lu Li hesitated for a moment, he wanted to find Wei Xiuyuan to accompany him, after all, he had been far away from Shangjing all these years, and he was not familiar with this human relationship, but Wei Xiuyuan was so focused on discussing the name of the future child with Xia Wanrou, and he didn't notice Lu Li's eyes at all.

No, everyone had already arrived at the Lu Mansion, and it was impossible for him not to go out to greet him, so he had to get up and go to the main hall.

The person who came was the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, named Du Zhenguo, who had already taken office when Lu Li left the capital a few years ago, but because the two were very different in terms of jurisdiction, the two were not familiar with each other.

Looking at the big bags and small bags brought by the other party, Lu Li thought secretly; Is it difficult for the other party to ask himself to help him?

"General Lu, long time no see!" As soon as they met, Du Zhenguo hurriedly stepped forward to say hello, only to see him arch his hand, and the corners of his eyes and eyebrows were full of joy, "This time General Lu has worked hard to defend the border, I have always come to congratulate, but the emperor ordered not to disturb easily, so I can only take advantage of the New Year to visit, and I hope that General Lu will forgive me." ”

The two were definitely not familiar with each other before, and they couldn't even be counted as nodding friends, because the Ministry of Rites Shangshu was a real civil official, and when the court was stable, such a person would never speak for a military general.

But everyone came, and Lu Li couldn't drive people away, so he ordered someone to serve tea, and said a few words of greeting, and then said tentatively: "Du Shangshu didn't hesitate to go out to visit in the cold winter wax moon, is there something wrong?" ”

Du Zhenguo was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face was a little embarrassed and cramped, but after all, he had been an official in the court for decades, and Du Zhenguo, who reacted quickly, quickly changed his face, and said with a smile: "Don't hide it from General Lu, I came this time to actually want to promote a good thing for General Lu." ”

"What's good?" A faint uneasiness swelled up in Lu Xuan.

"Well, this is naturally a good thing for the blessing of all people." Saying that, Du Zhenguo twisted his beard and smiled, "I have a little girl in my family, who is seventeen years old, just at the age of marriage leave. She is in the prime of her youth, and she is beautiful and beautiful, General Lu is talented, dignified, and more importantly, she has fought a great battle for the Donglan country. You two are really talented men and women, and you are a good couple, if General Lu is interested, I can immediately-"

Without waiting for Du Zhenguo to finish speaking, Lu Li stood up with a black face, he frowned tightly, and his face was displeased, "Du Shangshu, I am a reckless man, I'm afraid I am not worthy of your daughter, it is better for you to choose another son-in-law." ”

After speaking, Lu Li gave the little guy on the side a look and motioned for the other party to send off the guest.

"Oops!" Where can Du Zhenguo just forget it, he stepped forward a few times, and came straight to Lu Li, a little anxious: "My little girl is young and beautiful, even if General Lu wants to refuse, he has to look at my little girl first, right?" ”

As the saying goes, heroes are sad to pass the beauty pass, even if Lu Li is not a good woman, he will always be moved when he sees his beautiful daughter, and he will not be able to climb the relationship when the time comes?

Although Lu Li already has a wife in the mansion, that Su is now pregnant, and he definitely can't serve Lu Li. If you can send your daughter in at this time, even if it is just a concubine at the beginning, how can you compare to that vulgar village woman in a few days.

But it backfired, Lu Li not only did not hesitate, but his face became even more ugly, "Du Shangshu, no matter how presumptuous your daughter is, I Lu will not take a second look, please go back." ”

After speaking, Lu Li turned around and left without looking back.

Du Zhenguo, who stayed in place, had a blue and white face, but he was reluctant to leave Lu Li's fragrant pastry, and when he was hesitating whether to catch up and persuade him a few more words, the little guy on the side Nuo Nuo spoke up, "Du Shangshu, please go back." ”

Du Zhenguo's face became more and more exciting, he threw his sleeves angrily and sped up to leave.

He still doesn't believe it, this Lu Li really can't get close to women! can really defend that wild girl in the countryside for a lifetime!

Seeing Du Zhenguo leave angrily, Lu Li returned to the main hall to find Xiao Man with confidence.

As soon as he entered the door, Wei Xiuyuan laughed and said, "Yo yo yo, isn't this Du Shangshu's fast son-in-law who rides the dragon?" ”

Lu Li was annoyed for a while, and his face, which was just a few points better, suddenly pulled down again, he approached Wei Xiuyuan with a calm face, and said unhappily: "You overheard us just now?" ”

"How dare I eavesdrop on you?" Wei Xiuyuan smiled, his fingers full of small points. snickered, "Xiao Man didn't worry about looking for you just now, I accidentally heard it, we all listened to her, if you want to blame, just blame Xiao Manbei." ”

Hearing this, Lu Liden lost his arrogance, he was displeased, quietly walked to Xiaoman, who was making shoes for the child, and said in a low voice: "Did you hear everything?" ”

He quickly rejected Du Zhenguo, should be fine, right?

"Hmm." Xiao Man nodded his head, but because he hung his head slightly, he couldn't see the joy and sorrow.

Lu Li's heart was faintly panicked, and he leaned down, so that he could be as tall as Xiao Man, who was sitting. At this time, he asked again in a low voice, with a little uneasiness and temptation in his eyes. "What did you hear? You should have heard that I rejected that Du Zhenguo, right? ”

Su Xiaoman finally stopped the needlework, she raised her head, but her previously vivid pretty face was expressionless at this time, she looked at Lu Li's eyes quietly, and did not speak for a long time.

Lu Li had never encountered such a situation, his already restless heart couldn't help but be more panicked, Lu Li subconsciously grabbed Xiao Man's hands, and the uneasiness in his heart couldn't help but make him increase his strength a little.