Mu Qianqian: ...

Her uncle is incredibly clever.

It seems unlikely that anything can be kept from him from now on.

Lu Zhaofeng's eyes lit up as he listened to her heartfelt words.

It really is her.

She truly saved him and his entire army.

Lu Zhaofeng held her hand tightly, his eyes revealing barely concealed excitement.

"Look at this child, how well-behaved he is in Feng'er's arms."

The one who spoke was Qin Xiuzi, a distant aunt of Consort Shu.

Her son, Pei Qin, happened to be in the capital taking the imperial examination. Hearing that Consort Shu had returned to the General's Mansion to visit her family, he came to join in the fun.

Qin Xiuzi's voice was loud and rough, which drew everyone's attention to Lu Zhaofeng.

Lu Zhaofeng has not married yet because he has been leading troops in battle with his father since he was a child.

When Emperor Wu of Yuan first ascended the throne, the Yuan Dynasty was in turmoil.

Lu Zhaofeng wanted to serve his country.

They also hoped to accumulate more merits.

My younger sister, far away in the palace, can live a peaceful life.

After all, it was in the deep palace.

Their maternal family's strength and status are their best support.

He even harbored a sense of wishful thinking.

Even if my sister accidentally made a mistake or committed some error in the palace.

Emperor Wu of Yuan would also be lenient in his punishment, considering that he and his father had fought for the Yuan Dynasty on the battlefield.

But how could the daughter of a high-ranking official be willing to marry a man who spends all his time leading troops into battle?

Girls from ordinary families feel they are not good enough for him and will suffer if they marry into his family.

Last year, another misfortune befell our family.

And so it went, back and forth.

Lu Zhaofeng's wedding was thus delayed.

It's funny, really.

This person is ultimately mercenary.

Consort Shu has just been released from confinement.

The matchmakers who came to propose marriage to Lu Zhaofeng almost wore out the threshold of the General's Mansion.

"The matchmaker has sent portraits of several young ladies, and we've been busy with that these past few days," Madam Lu said gently.

"Does Feng'er have a girl he likes?" Qin Xiuzi asked gossipily.

Lu Zhaofeng blushed when asked, "I...I'll listen to my mother."

He scratched his head a little embarrassedly: "It's a bit stuffy with so many people around. I'll take Qianqian for a walk in the garden. You guys eat first."

Watching her second brother's departing figure, Consort Shu turned her head and asked, "Mother, does Second Brother have a girl he likes?"

“This child is shy; she blushes whenever this is mentioned.” Madam Lu half-covered her lips. “Among the portraits sent yesterday, I think Xia Siqi, the eldest daughter of the Imperial Censor, is quite good-looking.”

Upon hearing this name...

Sitting to one side, Pei Qin clenched his fist without making a sound.

Lu Zhaofeng simply didn't want to stay there, and since there was nowhere else to go, he decided to take her for a stroll in the garden.

Although the garden of the General's Mansion cannot compare to the Imperial Garden.

However, it is clear from every single one that they have been carefully cultivated.

On the south side of the garden is a pavilion, with a tea set on the table and a basket of embroidered items next to it.

It is evident that the General and Madam Lu had a very good relationship, and the two often rested here in their spare time.

The courtyard house directly opposite the pavilion had its gate tightly closed, clearly out of place with the brightly decorated General's Mansion outside.

Mu Qianqian stared at the gate, her eyes trembling.

Could this be the residence of Consort Shu's elder brother?

In the original work, Lu Zhaolin is not described in much detail, and is simply mentioned as a "living dead".

Mu Qianqian in Lu Zhaofeng's arms didn't move for a while, and he lowered his eyes in surprise.

Following Mu Qianqian's gaze, their eyes fell on the door in the distance...