He clearly saw her hands hidden in her sleeves, trembling and clenched into fists, as if she was trying hard to bear the humiliation that she shouldn't have to endure.

In fact, in terms of official rank, Xu Wanqing's father is not as good as Su Qingci's father.

Su Qingci's father, Su Songqi, was a first-rank prime minister, while Xu Wanqing's father was only a first-rank prince's tutor.

Although his official rank was only half a level lower, the Prince's Grand Tutor had no real power and only had the duties of teaching and assisting.

The position of prime minister has greater power and more real authority.

Logically speaking, Xu Wanqing shouldn't treat Su Qingci like this.

But who let all the noble families and ladies in the capital know that Su Qingci was just an unfavored daughter?

Even if they made things difficult for her today, what could she do? Would she go home and complain to Su Songqi?

They knew that she had no one to support her, so they treated her like this.

That was the first time Lu Huan wanted to support someone.

In fact, he was not very familiar with Xu Wanqing. It was just because her father was his teacher. Over the years, Lu Huan often came to visit Xu Lianyun in the mansion, and over the years, he got to know Xu Wanqing.

There were many women in the capital who admired him, but Lu Huan only treated Xu Wanqing as a willful and capricious sister. Even though he knew her shortcomings and mistakes sometimes, he would not bother with her for the sake of her father.

This time, I actually felt a sense of annoyance from the bottom of my heart.

As soon as Lu Huan gave out his gift, others would compare it with the gifts given by Su Qingci. This might hurt her feelings and make her feel humiliated and uncomfortable.

But he had no choice but to do so.

Originally, he only needed to hand over all the gifts to the housekeeper and have him register them in the warehouse, but when he saw that group of people gathered together to ridicule her, he felt a little uncomfortable.

That's why I just picked up something from the gift and wanted to go over to help her out.

Because only he himself knew that if he didn't act like this and divert their gaze and attention, Su Qingci would probably become their laughing stock and a toy for ridicule that day.

But... Lu Huan smiled faintly at himself, he actually had such a nosy day.

…

At the banquet, men and women sat at separate tables, and Lu Huan also met Su Qingci's father, Su Songqi.

This man has abilities, but he is not a good person. He drank heartily with the prince's party and others throughout the banquet.

During the banquet, the prince accidentally mentioned Su Qingci, and Su Songqi began to brag about his daughter like a cunning fox selling goods, saying how obedient and sensible he was, and how filial and capable he was.

While speaking, he was still thinking about introducing Su Qingci to the prince.

The prince, a lecherous man, was naturally happy to see Su Songqi's actions.

Lu Huan picked up a glass of wine, listened attentively to what they said, with a slight mocking arc on the corner of his mouth.

I thought, it seems... this old fox Su Songqi is planning to sell his daughter.

No wonder Lu Guang hates him so much. If he were in his place, he would hate him just as much.

…

On this day, he drank a little too much and returned to the general's mansion reeking of alcohol.

He first summoned Zhong Cang and asked him to send people to keep a close eye on the Su Mansion and the Prince's Mansion respectively, and especially to pay attention to the actions of Su Songqi and the Prince, and report to him immediately if there was any movement.

After Zhong Cang left, Mother Liao came again with people.

Perhaps it was a coincidence that the timing happened when he was not fully awake, and Lu Huan did something that he could hardly imagine.

When Mother Liao came, she was followed by several maids, each holding a handkerchief, sachet, powder, and ointment in their hands.

The maids put the things down and went out. After Lu Huan picked and chose, he picked up one of the handkerchiefs.

His eyes narrowed slightly as he asked, "Did she do all this?"

Mother Liao replied, "She must have done it together with the maids and servants around her. If she had done all this alone in half a month, she would have been exhausted."

Lu Huan nodded. "She's doing this to earn some money for herself. You can be more generous with the money. Even if it's just a little more, it's fine."

"Just don't arouse her suspicion."

Madam Liao, "Yes, I understand."

Lu Huan held the handkerchief in his hand and remained silent for a long while. Perhaps he was not conscious at that moment, and he actually said something that surprised Mother Liao.

"Well, you can personally select a few rolls of fine bright red silk, the kind used for weddings."

"Just tell her that a relative is going to have a wedding in a few months, and I think her embroidery skills are good, and her patterns are novel and ingenious, so let her embroider a wedding veil and a red veil."

Lu Huan then instructed carefully, "Let her embroider it herself. No one else is allowed to interfere or help."

"Tell her again that money is not a problem, and there is no need to rush. All we want is the best."

Madam Liao was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Why do you need to embroider a wedding veil and a red veil? But does the young master have any old friends or relatives who want to have a wedding? Do you need me to arrange it?"

Lu Huan waved his hand, then stuffed the handkerchief he had chosen into his sleeve. "No need, just do as I say."

Mother Liao responded in a daze, but she was a little shocked in her heart, as if she had guessed something.

…

A few days ago, she went to a clothing shop to order new clothes for Lu Huan, and happened to meet Su Qingci and her maid in the shop next door selling handkerchiefs, sachets and other items she made.

I heard that she was short of money, so I wanted to see if I could exchange some money to buy medicine for her mother's treatment.

Although Mother Liao felt sorry for her, she was just a servant after all, not a great philanthropist who saved the world, so she left with a sigh.

After returning to the general's mansion, she chatted with the other maids for a few minutes. Unexpectedly, Lu Huan who was passing by heard about it and took it to heart.

He immediately ordered Mother Liao to take the maid to run to the street again and buy Su Qingci's handkerchief, sachet and other items.

By the way, they also told her that as long as she still had it, they would buy it.

Su Qingci hurriedly asked which family the mother was from and why she was so generous. She wanted to treat Mother Liao to a simple meal to thank her.

Mother Liao smiled and refused, and did not tell Su Qingci that she was Lu Huan's wet nurse in General Lu's mansion.

Although Su Qingci felt strange, she did not continue to ask questions since it was such a good thing, for fear that if the other party was not satisfied, no one would buy her things in the future.

Mother Liao reviewed Lu Huan's recent unusual behavior and his concern and care for the woman surnamed Su, and felt that he must have someone in his heart.

However, he himself was still unaware of his own feelings and thought that he was just expressing ordinary pity.

…

Later, Lu Huan personally prepared the wedding clothes and other items they wore at their wedding, without letting Su Qingci worry about it. All the items were prepared and sent to the Su Mansion and into her hands.

And this time, she also used the veil and wedding scarf that Su Qingci had embroidered by herself on herself.