When the head of the family suddenly died, and the entire Miao region was in chaos, when Lu Duling and Tian Ying walked into the Tian family together, the Tian family members looked at them a few times, and surprisingly, no one objected.
After finishing the funeral arrangements for the elders these past few days, Lu Duling frankly told Tian's mother about his relationship with Tian Ying.
Mother Tian always felt sorry for her daughter. After Tian Ying made such a scene, she had long wanted to persuade Elder Tian to accept Lu Duling.
Unfortunately, his old man was too ambitious and refused to leave, wanting to become a regional ruler outside of Miao territory.
No matter how she tried to persuade her, it was no use. Fortunately, she is now dead, and her daughter is finally free.
So when Lu Duling proposed to her, she was overjoyed.
When Tian Ying tricked Lu Duling into doing that kind of thing last time, she was determined to do so, but she didn't expect things to turn around so quickly.
Seeing that her mother agreed, Tian Ying's heart was pounding like a deer's. Overjoyed, she grabbed Lu Duling and asked:
“I didn’t hear wrong, did I, Turin? My mother agreed.”
"You heard me right. Your mother has personally agreed that you will be a member of the Lu family from now on. Your mother will not interfere with you like your father did. However, Miao territory is in chaos right now, and both of our families are still in mourning. Once we finish our mourning period, we will discuss the marriage arrangements properly."
Seeing how foolish her daughter was, Tian's mother smiled helplessly and continued to explain her plans for the future.
"Mother, don't you have that thought?"
What are your thoughts?
"Don't you think people who don't raise Gu are inferior? You really don't look down on Duling?"
From childhood, everyone told him that people in Miao territory who didn't know how to raise Gu were just a bunch of commoners who could only serve the nobility. They said it was best not to marry a girl from a Gu-raising valley, because marrying her would make him look down on.
Ever since Yin Shun learned that he had fallen in love with Lu Duling, he had mocked her every time they met. Tian Ying subconsciously felt that she would probably never get the support of her elders in this lifetime.
I never expected my mother, who never expressed her opinion before, to be so open-minded after my father's death.
“Silly child, the Miao Gu technique has bound the people here for their entire lives. That’s enough. I never agreed with it in the first place. It was your father who was too domineering before, and he was the head of the family. I couldn’t go against him, so I didn’t express my opinion.”
“Turin is such a good child, I love him so much, how could I look down on him? Besides, the Lu family has been managing the security of Miao territory all these years, how are they inferior to others? Tian Ying, since you like him, you shouldn’t have such thoughts in your heart.”
Mother Tian sighed, glanced at Lu Duling, then took Tian Ying's hand and spoke earnestly.
“Mother, Turin, thank you for entrusting such a good daughter to me. Turin will definitely take good care of her from now on.”
Seeing that Tian's mother was so open-minded and understanding, and treated the Lu family with such courtesy, Lu Duling was moved to tears. He could not offer any proof, so he could only kneel down on one knee and promise to treat Tian Ying sincerely in the future.
"Alright! Good child, get up! You're the only one left in the Lu family's main branch now. The house still needs tidying up, right? Take Tian Ying over there and let her help you organize it, how about that?"
Tian's mother looked at Lu Duling and his wife, then at Tian Ying, and offered a suggestion.
"Mother, why are you siding with outsiders? I haven't even married into the family yet."
When Tian's mother suggested that she go to the Lu family right now, she blushed immediately.
"Didn't you already think he was the only one for you? I'm just creating opportunities for you two to spend time together. Go on! Now the Tian family is under my control, and no one will stop you anymore."
Tian's mother chuckled and patted Tian Ying's head before pushing Tian Ying and Lu Duling out of the Tian family home.
Seeing the door tightly shut, Tian Ying stood outside, utterly speechless.
Seeing Tian Ying pouting with an unwilling look on her face, Lu Duling found her adorable and couldn't help but pinch her cheek.
"Why don't you want to marry me anymore? You were the one who seduced me a few days ago."
"Let go! Don't touch me! I just didn't expect that Mother would be so eager to push me towards you. Who said I wouldn't marry you? You can't escape me in this lifetime."
Tian Ying pushed Lu Duling's hand away, glared at him, and said with a nasty expression.
“I didn’t want to run away, Tian Ying. Actually, I know that the High Priest’s actions were reckless, but I wanted to marry you so much that I agreed to his plan. I didn’t really care whether Miao Jiang was destroyed or honored. I only cared whether you could marry me in the end.”
Lu Duling took her hand, looked at her very seriously, and spoke in a gentle and warm tone.
"Last time, when I made a scene at the Zhu family's door, didn't you solemnly swear that it had nothing to do with me? I didn't expect you to still have such thoughts in secret."
Tian Ying stared at her intently, a hint of resentment in her eyes.
"I really didn't have the ability to protect you at the time. I could only try my best to sever ties with you and make your reputation look better. In fact, I had secretly planned everything and would never let you marry Zhu Changqing."
Lu Duling chuckled and offered a flattering explanation.
"real!"
“It’s true, more real than real gold. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be so close to the High Priest. Actually, I was the one who instigated some things. Although the High Priest is short-tempered and reckless, there are some things he really wouldn’t dare to do. If no one had supported him or encouraged him, Miao Jiang might not be in this state now. But this is exactly the result I want.”
"Tian Ying, after you know the truth, will you hate me?"
Lu Duling tightened his grip when he was following fate's will. Although he knew there were some things he shouldn't say, he still wanted Tian Ying to know.
"Without destruction, there can be no construction. Miao territory has been stuck in its old ways for too long. The elders all have their own agendas, and there has never been a shortage of infighting. They have never cared about the feelings of the Miao people. Lu Duling! You don't need to blame yourself. Perhaps after this ordeal in Miao territory, you will be reborn."
"And...and I love you. Knowing that you went to such great lengths to get me makes me feel very happy. I am at least happier than Empress Miao."
"She spent her whole life locked in the Miao Palace, forced to lie beneath a man she despised and submit to his pleasure. How painful that must have been for her. I support you, and I love everything you've done for me."
Tian Ying stared intently at Lu Duling and spoke her feelings, word by word.
To be honest, the elders and the Miao King died justly, so why should he feel sorry for them?
Even their fathers weren't good people, so they really have nothing to be sad about.
"Let's go then. Lu Duling is in complete chaos, and I really need your capable help to sort things out."
Lu Duling kissed Tian Ying on the forehead with a warm smile and continued to lead Tian Ying towards his home.
Tian Ying looked at him, then suddenly grabbed Lu Duling and returned a kiss, before following Lu Duling back to the Lu family home with a sweet smile.
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