Chapter 14 Marriage at will
Lu Dian was thinking about it, when he heard a strange baby cry, which frightened him so much that his hairs stood on end. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info Lu Dian was about to put these things away, when he heard the door of the study creak open. Lu Dian subconsciously stuffed the painting of the nine-tailed fox into his arms. On weekdays, no matter who comes in this study, they knock on the door first, of course, there is one exception in this Lu family's mansion, and that is Lu Dian's father, Lu Ji.
Lu Ji walked into Lu Dian's study, bypassed the layers of bookshelves, and when he arrived at the desk, Lu Dian had just packed up his things and stuffed them under the table.
"It's so late, what are you watching?" Lu Ji heard that Lu Dian was addicted to books again, so he naturally felt uneasy and came to take a look.
Lu Dian said: "It's nothing, I'm about to put this painting on the table." Lu Dian put Wu Zhi's painting in the center of the desk and asked Lu Ji to admire it. After all, it is the work of the great painter Wu Zhi, and I think my father will not blame himself anymore.
Lu Ji didn't pay attention to this painting, but looked at Lu Dian and said, "No matter how interesting you are, you can't forget to eat." Let's go, come with me for dinner tonight. ”
Lu Dian was stunned for a moment, how could his father, who was usually very opposed to him doing these things, become much gentler today, and let himself eat together, which is not a lot of things. On weekdays, he and Lu Ji basically share meals and eat their own meals. It is only on some festive birthday reunions that they get together for dinner.
In the flower hall, the meal has been arranged. Lu Ji sat on the top, but he didn't see the old lady. Lu Dian is a little strange, usually when they eat together, grandma is in the middle. Lu Ji saw Lu Dian sitting down and said, "There are no outsiders tonight, sit next to me." ”
Lu De bowed to the side and beckoned at Lu Dian. Lu Dian looked at Lu De and felt that his father was a lot gentler today, so he sat down beside Lu Ji with the boldness. The maid who served on the side naturally came up to pour water with vegetables. Lu Dian's favorite fine juice is also poured enough. Lu Dian took a big sip and looked at Lu Ji and said, "Is there anything that my father wants to tell the child?"
Lu Ji nodded. This kid looks like a nerd on the surface, but in fact he is very smart, and he even sees many things more thoroughly than himself. Now the family can run a salt and iron business, which has a lot to do with Lu Dian. This kid actually found a way to refine refined salt from seawater. The old lady smiled and said that this kid also saw the way when he read evil books, so there was no restriction on Lu Dian studying these things.
"You are not young now, and my father wants to find a good match for you. Lu Ji went straight to the point, and between his words was not to ask, but to inform Lu Dian.
Lu Dian was slightly stunned, and then understood that he was a child of a big family after all, and it was impossible for him to be free in this marriage event. He had already realized this. Now he doesn't have any love of life and death, the person in his heart, so the matter of marriage is only a little stunned, and then he doesn't feel anything.
Lu Ji saw that Lu Dian did not have any rebellious emotions, and his heart was relieved. He is really afraid of Lu Dian's refusal now, after all, he has an inexplicable symptom, and he doesn't know when he will have another attack or even be deprived of his life. In the face of such a child, what courage does he have to refuse him, or even force him.
"Just agree. Lu De, bring the portrait to Dian'er and show it, and let him choose the best one he likes. Lu Ji beckoned. Lu De's side had already prepared to stop, and a large scroll of paintings was brought up.
Lu Dian frowned. Isn't this kind of thing the same as picking turnips and cabbage in the vegetable market? He felt a little disgusted in his heart. Instead of picking like a radish and cabbage, it is better to leave it to God to decide, and draw one of these painting scrolls at random. Waiting for the wedding night, the moment you lift the hijab, and then see that person, it should be more amazing and even more wonderful than choosing one now.
Lu Dian thought about it and settled down. He randomly pulled one out of the scroll, put it on the table, and said, "That's it." He didn't open it, got up and said goodbye to Lu Ji after doing all this, and then walked out of the flower hall door alone.
Lu Ji and Lu De were stunned. However, Lu Ji immediately reacted and said: "Lu De, my son is not simple. Rather than being dizzy right now, you might as well smoke one at random, which would be a brilliant idea to take off your hijab on your wedding night. ”
Lu De also understood and said, "Well, do you want to try it too, master?"
Lu Ji waved his hand again and again: "Forget it, forget it, I'm afraid I can't stand the stimulation too much." It's something young people like to do. What we elders have to do is to give them a good check. You're right?"
Lu De gently opened the scroll and said, "Master, come and see." Lu De unfolded and looked at Lu Ji and smiled. This time, the characters were personally selected by him, and he personally inspected each household. These girls are very good, their family background and character can be described as excellent, that is, in this troubled world, it will be peaceful twenty years earlier, where to find such a good girl. However, as the scroll gradually unfolded, Lu De's face was a little unpleasant. Lu Ji also frowned.
"Why did you choose this!" Lude pouted. On this scroll is a delicate and graceful woman playing the harp, with a dignified appearance and a soft body, and she looks like she is doing everything well. Only the inscription on the painting is bad. The inscription is not any family, but Guan Shanyue. Lu De hurriedly rolled up the scroll and said, "Master, forget it, let's not choose this." Anyway, the young master didn't look at it, so he just changed it. ”
Lu Ji shook his head and said, "This is also Guan Shanyue's rules. Whenever the Jinshu clan chooses a relative, they will send a painting scroll. Generally, it is the girl that the prince has taken a fancy to in Guan Shanyue, and the Golden Book clan who has not seen it in advance will generally not choose. Guan Shanyue's girl is not bad, since she was selected by Dian'er herself, I think that's it. ”
"Master, but Guan Shanyue is in the land of wind and moon in Hongliu Lane, and we will go to greet our relatives when the time comes. "Lu De is thinking about the face of the Lu Mansion.
"That's all a trivial matter, so what's the point of welcoming it? Since it's destined by God, it's so decided. You prepare a birthday greeting post first, and then send this painting scroll together, plus a red gift to Guan Shanyue, no matter how bad it is, it's also a girl from the Xiuzhen family, isn't it?" Lu Ji had already made up his mind, he hadn't thought about Lu De's concerns, but at this time, why bother?
Lu De shook his head, but the old man had made a decision, and he couldn't object, so he had to nod yes. Early the next morning, Lu De prepared the things requested by the master, drove the carriage, and took the two men to Hongliu Lane.
Guan Shanyue's gate was in front of him, but Lu De was a little timid. Knocking on the door three times, a little girl inside pushed open the door and looked at them and said, "Who are you?
"I am the housekeeper of the Lu Clan's Mansion in Dongcheng, my name is Lu De. Today, I have come to your house by order of our master. Rude said truthfully.
The little girl was stunned for a moment, and then said happily: "You are here to propose." Heck, it's the first time I've seen it. Give me everything. The lord of the moon said, "Those who propose marriage cannot come in." After the birthday is checked, you will be notified, and when the time comes, you will be hired again, and then you can pick up people in a big sedan chair. ”
Lu De nodded and said, "Everything is here, so it's bothering the girl." ”
"It's okay, I don't know which sister it is, show me quickly. The little girl took the painting and looked at it, and frowned. (To be continued.) )