Chapter 3 Marry Me
“…”That’s not necessary.
It would be strange if the young master who grew up in pampering could change.
After complaining inwardly, Song Lingyi pursed her lips and asked, "Little pretty boy, what happened to you? Just because you had a dream?"
Their eyes met.
Under the bright candlelight, the pair of dark eyes appeared even clearer and brighter, with a touch of tenderness. It was rare for the two of them to get along peacefully.
Lu Qian was silent for a moment: "It's more than just a dream."
Seeing his secretive look, Song Lingyi's dark eyes turned slightly, and she picked up another piece of cake and took a bite. Her tone was as if she was chatting casually: "Didn't you say that you dreamed that I got married during the day? Who did I marry?"
After the words fell, the atmosphere fell into silence for a moment.
Lu Qian stared at the girl, his eyes dark.
Based on his understanding of her, if he dreamed of her marrying Pei Zhao, this damn girl would definitely be overjoyed and might even pursue Pei Zhao even more.
Thinking of this, Lu Qian felt annoyed.
He has always been a reckless person. If he likes something, he will do whatever it takes to get it. Since the dream gave him a hint, he can't let things develop as in the dream.
"...I dreamed that you married a man with a dull face who had no sense of humor, and your married life was boring. You cried to me every day and begged me for help -" Ruifeng's eyes were full of ridicule and mockery.
Before he could finish his words, a book was thrown at him.
Lu Qian reacted quickly and dodged sideways, but as soon as he turned around, another book flew towards him and hit him right in the face.
Snap——
The pages of the book hitting his face didn't hurt, but no one had ever dared to be so presumptuous in front of the young master since he was a child.
Lu Qian closed his eyes and held his breath. When he opened his eyes again, he forced a smile on the corner of his lips and squinted at the girl opposite him with her dark eyes wide open with anger.
Song Lingyi really didn't understand. The atmosphere was obviously good just now, why did this guy start to act like a jerk again after just a few words?
"They say dreams are the opposite of reality. My future husband will definitely be a humorous, well-educated, skilled in both civil and military affairs, and a man who dotes on me!"
Lu Qian pressed the tip of his tongue against his cheek.
The dead girl had a nice dream, and it actually came true in her dream.
"So, you don't like dull and boring men?"
"Hmm..." Song Lingyi pursed her lips in thought, then smiled, "If that man is handsome, it's not impossible to tolerate him." For example, Brother Jianzhi is a bit old-fashioned, but he has good character and is a modest gentleman who is as gentle as jade.
Lu Qian saw what she was thinking at a glance. He narrowed his eyes, put his elbows on the table, and leaned closer. "I'm also handsome. Will you marry me?"
“…”
The surroundings were quiet, with only the chirping of cicadas in the yard.
When these words fell into Song Lingyi's ears, it was like a bolt of thunder out of the blue.
She paused chewing the cake, then slowly raised her eyes and looked at Lu Qian with a lunatic look, as if to say, "Are you kidding me?"
They were silent for a moment. Although Lu Qian was smiling, his expression was unusually serious.
Song Lingyi lowered her eyes and hesitated, then put the remaining half of the cake back in her hand and pinched the crumbs on her fingertips.
Her slender wrist was suddenly grabbed by a large, bony hand. She looked up in panic, meeting those beautiful, auspicious eyes, her tongue tangled, "What...what do you want to do?"
He wants to marry her just for a plate of cakes. Does he really think she is an easily-dismissed beggar?
"I'm warning you, Hongqiu and the others are in the yard. If you dare to mess around, I'll call for help immediately!"
Song Lingyi struggled twice but failed to get free, and the hand holding her slender wrist tightened a little. Lu Qian smiled softly and looked at her deeply.
"I'm serious, Song Lingyi, marry me."
"Why?" she asked.
Those clear black eyes kept staring at him. Song Lingyi pursed her lips, drooping her eyelashes and muttering, "Marriage is not a joke. We've only known each other for a short time. Your previous attitude didn't seem like you wanted to marry me."
As she spoke, she was still trying to break free from Lu Qian's hand that was shackled on her wrist, "Besides... we are brother and sister."
"They are cousins, not blood relatives." Lu Qian added.
It's as if he is a pervert, coveting his own sister.
"The late emperor's first empress was his cousin, and the current Prime Minister's first wife was also his cousin. Besides, what's wrong with marrying me? Grandmother, father, and mother like you, and Lu Yu likes you too. In the future, no one will make things difficult for you in the Duke's Mansion. If you don't want to live with your elders, we can open another mansion..."
“…” Song Lingyi was shocked.
Unexpectedly, he was still bickering with her during the day, but had already arranged everything for their married life at night.
"stop!"
Song Lingyi struggled to free herself from his hand. The warmth on her wrist gradually faded away. She said helplessly, "That's not what I meant."
"Which one are you talking about?" Lu Qian asked.
"...I mean, why do you suddenly want to marry me? You have to give a reason, right?"
Given his usual frivolous and dissolute personality, Song Lingyi seriously suspected Lu Qian wasn't truly interested in marrying her, but rather was making a bet with his cronies to get the girl with minimal effort. This kind of frivolous game is a common occurrence among dandy men in movies, TV, and novels.
"I like you, is that a reason?"
Lu Qian's eyes were deep, as if he wanted to see into her heart. Song Lingyi's heart sank when she saw that look. She didn't feel happy, but felt it was absurd and unbelievable, and her mind was in a mess.
I couldn't understand why he could express his feelings so easily without any shyness or fear of being rejected.
If you think about it carefully, this might be the difference between her and Lu Qian.
Whether in modern times or now, her original family is not good. She has to plan before doing things, think twice before speaking, and when encountering injustice, she has to follow the principle of "no more than three times" before she dares to resist. It is really not free and easy.
But Lu Qian is different. He is a young master who has been pampered since childhood. Wherever he goes, people flatter him. So he says whatever he wants and does whatever he wants, without considering the consequences or the wishes of others.
Song Lingyi's chest heaved. She took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Lu Qian, I know you often go to places like Jinzun Tower and Jiaofangsi, but I'm not a casual person, nor am I a child who can be coaxed away by a piece of candy or a plate of cakes."
"At least in my understanding, a Dayuan man needs to go through three letters and six ceremonies, four betrothal gifts and five golds to marry a wife. You keep saying that you like me and want to marry me, but I don't see any sincerity at all."
"What's more, we don't know each other well, and our relationship is... just average. Marriage is a big deal, how can it be treated as a joke?"
Lu Qian frowned. "I often go to Jinzun Tower, but I'm not a casual person. I know you won't believe me even if I tell you. Anyway, I haven't done any of the dirty things you think of."
"And..." He stared at Song Lingyi, his tone extremely serious, "Three letters and six gifts, four betrothal gifts and five golds. Of course I can afford them, but are you willing to give me a chance?"
"I made a bet last night, and I'm going back on it today. I asked you to call me 'brother', and I wanted to draw a clear line between us right away. If I don't get straight to the point, I'm afraid you'll never see me again."
“…” Song Lingyi was speechless.
Her eyelashes trembled, and she muttered in a muffled voice: "But you are not my type either."
Lu Qian pulled his lips together and laughed angrily.
"Yeah, you also said you don't like me." He tilted his head and looked at her casually, "So I have to be more proactive, otherwise you'll run off with someone else if I'm not paying attention."
Song Lingyi bit her lip and retorted, "No way. I'm not a fool who wants to marry anyone I see."
Lu Qian snorted coldly.
It's true that I don't want to marry everyone I meet, I just want to marry Pei Zhao.
It was too late to express regret now. He had to act quickly before Song Lingyi fell deeply in love with Pei Zhao.
"Since you don't have anyone you want to marry, then give me a chance."
Under the bright moonlight, the courtyard was quiet. The maids crowded on the corridors were already waiting until they were drowsy. The bright lights shone on the handsome face with clear edges, and the pair of auspicious phoenix eyes with light-colored pupils suddenly showed a bright and clear light.
Song Lingyi blushed quietly.
She had been able to refuse without any psychological burden before because she thought he was joking. But now that she knew he really wanted to marry her, it was hard for her to say no.
After all, she was living under someone else's roof, and the Duke's Mansion treated her with immense kindness. If this was just a joke, she could have asked her aunt and grandmother to intervene and give him a lesson; but now that he was serious, if she refused, it would be so embarrassing to see him again and again in the future.
Thinking of this, Song Lingyi frowned in worry and spoke in a rather awkward and perfunctory tone, "I'll give you a chance."
Before he finished speaking, Lu Qian suddenly stood up and sat down next to Song Lingyi in front of her panicked and surprised eyes. The distance between them instantly became very close.
Song Lingyi panicked and said anxiously: "I haven't finished what I said. I'm just giving you a chance. You don't have to marry me—"
The candle on the table was almost burning out, flickering.
The soft touch on her cheek made her heart tremble. She covered her cheek and turned to look at him in disbelief.
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