When Lu Baozhu heard the word eunuch, she flew into a rage and shouted, "Qi Yuning!"
Qi Yuning chuckled softly: "Is the Lu family short of your maid or your mother-in-law? Maids can do those things."
Lu Baozhu sighed and said, "You don't understand. You all say that I am heartless, but I know better than anyone that our Lu family's wealth and prosperity is due to the fact that my grandfather is still alive, so our family can have supreme glory.
But when I fled Shengjing in disgrace a few months ago, I knew that one day, I might lose this overwhelming wealth...
I want a husband who doesn’t care about my status, but only cares about me as a person, and who can treat me well and take care of me like my personal maid.”
Qi Yuning said, "It was already difficult to find a husband for you than to pass the imperial examination. Now, hearing your request, it is even more difficult than passing the imperial examination."
Lu Baozhu held her chin with her hands and said, "Forget it, forget it. When Lu Yun wanted to marry you last time, wasn't my brother married? Lu Baohua is getting married, so it's okay for me, as her sister, to be unmarried. I'll just be laughed at for a few days."
Qi Yuning said, "Last time, Lu Yun married your brother before him because your brother had a promising future and he could choose any girl from any noble family in Shengjing. He wasn't in a hurry to get married, but you are different..."
Lu Baozhu snorted coldly, "Huh! How is it different? If I, Lu Baozhu, say anything, there will definitely be a long line of people who want to marry me. It's just that I don't like those who come after me because of my status as Princess Baozhu. I want to find a man who is sincere and genuine to me."
Qi Yuning said: "Then I wish you success."
…
In the Mansion of Duke Lu.
At five minutes past noon, Lu Ze sent someone to bring the news that the imperial edict granting the marriage would come from the palace at noon. Madam Lu Er did not dare to neglect it, and even spread yellow soil, sprinkled water, and changed into ceremonial clothes.
Madam Lu went to Madam Lu's courtyard and said, "Mother, great news! Ze'er sent someone to tell her that an eunuch will come at noon to deliver the imperial decree granting the marriage."
Liu Qingqing, who was taking care of Old Madam Lu, said with a smile, "Congratulations, great aunt! Congratulations, great aunt! After cousin Baohua became the concubine of Prince Xu, she is one step closer to the position of Crown Princess."
Madam Lu Er said: "Qingqing, you can't say such nonsense."
Madam Lu smiled and said, "This is not nonsense, Qingqing. His Majesty only has these three sons left in Shengjing City. Prince Xu has a group of scholars under his command, who are most suitable to be the crown prince... With the blessing of our ancestors, our Lu family can finally hold our heads high."
Mrs. Lu thought to herself that the Lu family had never been unable to breathe.
In Shengjing City, apart from the Qi family, there are only the Lu family and the Qin family. Now that the Qin family has fallen, the Lu family has long been planning to marry into the Qi family. They are already top families, so how can they finally be proud of themselves?
It’s just that Madam Lu has been suppressed by Princess Pingrou for more than 20 years. If the Lu family can produce a queen, they won’t have to worry about Princess Pingrou anymore.
Mrs. Lu thought about how Lu Baohua had been crying these past two days. As a mother, how could she not feel sad? But what could she do since Mrs. Lu had already made the decision?
Besides, it is indeed a great honor.
Old Madam Lu was in high spirits because of the happy event. She put on the clothes of a lady of noble birth, as if all her illness had recovered. She asked Liu Qingqing to support her to the door of the Lu family and wait for the arrival of the imperial edict.
As soon as Mrs. Lu arrived at the door, she saw Lu Baohua coming with a child, smiling.
After seeing the child's appearance clearly, Mrs. Lu was filled with anger. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Lingling running behind her.
"Aunt, mother!"
Seeing Madam Lu about to attack, Qi Yuning picked up Lingling and said, "You didn't get bullied, did you?"
Lingling said, "No! Second Aunt said the imperial edict is coming and asked Lingling to receive it."
Madam Lu looked at Qi Yuning and Lingling with a bad look and said, "Today is a big day for the Lu family, so I won't bother with anyone."
"The imperial edict has arrived!"
Madam Lu knelt down with great joy.
"The Emperor, in compliance with the mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Lu Baohua, the second daughter of Duke Lu's mansion, is brilliantly talented, virtuous, and beautiful. Zhong Ming, the son of General Longwei, is a brave and loyal warrior. They are a match made in heaven. I hereby decree their marriage and choose a wedding date."
As soon as the imperial edict was read, Lu Baohua smiled and took it with both hands, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
After sending off the official who announced the imperial edict, Madam Lu stood there in a daze, even trying to snatch the imperial edict from Lu Baohua's hand. "How could he be the son of some great general? Is there a mistake? What Zhong family? Shouldn't it be Prince Xu?"
Lu Baohua looked at Old Madam Lu and said, "Grandma, it's the Zhong family. I went to the palace yesterday to ask for the imperial edict."
Upon hearing this, Madam Lu was so angry that she slapped Lu Baohua fiercely, "You, you shameless thing!"
"How could you hit my second aunt?! Lingling hates you!"
Lingling was very anxious when she saw Lu Baohua being beaten.
Lu Baozhu walked up to Lu Baohua and asked, "Are you okay?"
Lu Baohua shook his head and said, "It's okay."
Madam Lu was so angry that she felt dizzy. Liu Qingqing, who was standing beside her, supported her and asked, "Grandma, are you okay?"
Madam Lu said, "I'm going to be pissed off to death by this unfilial daughter!"
Madam Lu looked directly at Mr. and Mrs. Lu: "You have raised a good daughter! She is so capable, she is so well connected that she even got the imperial decree to grant her marriage!"
Master Lu said helplessly: "Mother, His Majesty has already issued an order..."
Madam Lu was extremely angry.
Madam Lu Er stepped forward and looked at the red mark on Lu Baohua's face. She hated Madam Lu, but she didn't dare to say a word of disapproval. She said to Lu Baohua, "Baohua, let's go back to our room first."
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