To become sworn siblings?
Upon hearing Lu Shuangdie's words, Su Xuanlang involuntarily clenched his chopsticks.
If he had more internal strength, he probably would have crushed those chopsticks.
He doesn't want to be her brother or sister!
He wants to marry her!
Since Zhao Liancheng's 'death,' he has done so much to help her overcome her grief, to do what she likes, and to make her happy. Doesn't she feel any gratitude at all?
He rescued her again today, so why is she still not moved by him at all?
Is he really inferior to a dead man?
Zhao Liancheng is already 'dead,' so why is he still clinging to Lu Shuangdie?
"Young Master Su?"
Seeing that he was stunned and did not react for a long time, Lu Shuangdie called out again in a gentle voice.
"Um?"
Su Xuanlang finally came to his senses and met Lu Shuangdie's bright eyes, feeling a sudden pang of pain in his heart.
“Young Master Su, would you like to be my brother? It just so happens that my parents only have me as their daughter. If you become sworn brothers with me, then I will have an elder brother, and my parents will also have a son.”
Lu Shuangdie explained it again carefully.
At this moment, Dean Lu and his wife, though somewhat disappointed, did not intervene.
Because they doted on their daughter Lu Shuangdie, they naturally understood that since their daughter had spoken up, she must truly have no interest in Su Xuanlang.
If they were to force a marriage, it would probably upset their daughter. Besides, Su Xuanlang saved their daughter, which is a great favor. It would be reasonable for them to adopt him as their godson.
"I......"
Su Xuanlang hesitated, unsure how to refuse.
"Does Young Master Su not wish to be your sister, or do you think I am unworthy to be your sister?"
Seeing Su Xuanlang hesitate, Lu Shuangdie deliberately asked.
She knew he was definitely unwilling, but she truly had no other feelings for him. In order to dispel those feelings in the future, she deliberately said those things.
As expected, Su Xuanlang naturally came out to refute her when he heard her belittling him like that.
"No, no, how could you not be good enough for me? I was just too happy and forgot in my excitement."
Su Xuanlang said awkwardly.
Since she's already said that, if he were to refuse her, it would truly be disrespectful to her. This Lu Shuangdie has really blocked all his paths.
Su Xuanlang was unwilling, but he had no choice but to agree at the moment.
"That's fine then. We'll find another opportunity another day to inform your parents and hold a ceremony to formally recognize you as our godson!"
Seeing that the die was cast, Dean Lu stepped in to smooth things over with a smile.
"Okay, thank you very much, Dean."
Su Xuanlang could only smile and agree, and no one noticed the sinister look in his eyes the moment he lowered them.
What siblings!
He doesn't want to be Lu Shuangdie's brother or sister!
All he ever wanted was to marry Lu Shuangdie. Since he had tried so hard to pursue and get close to her, and she remained unmoved, then he shouldn't blame him for resorting to any means necessary!
In any case, he will never become siblings with Lu Shuangdie!
Thinking this, Su Xuanlang hatched another sinister plan.
Meanwhile, Zhao Liancheng, who was hiding in the shadows with Su Liluo and the others and had witnessed everything that had happened that day, was filled with sighs.
He never expected that Lu Shuangdie would be so devoted to him!
Even knowing she was dead, she still refused to accept anyone else.
Such a wonderful woman! When he returns home, he will study hard, pass the imperial examinations as soon as possible, and marry her!
*
For the next few days, Su Xuanlang did not go to see Lu Shuangdie again, so Lu Shuangdie assumed that Su Xuanlang had truly accepted the truth this time.
Her heart was at ease.
On the fifteenth, the dean held a banquet at the mansion and formally recognized Su Xuanlang as his adopted son.
On this day, the Lu residence was filled with guests. Not only did the teachers and students of the academy come to the banquet to offer their congratulations, but also many of Dean Lu's students who had graduated and become officials, as well as his friends who were officials, came to the banquet.
The second branch of the Su family naturally came to the banquet as well. Only when they arrived at Qishan Academy did they feel that they could finally hold their heads high.
Su Xuanlang was adopted as a godson by the Dean of Qishan Academy, which was a great source of pride for them.
"Congratulations! Brother Su, from now on you are Dean Lu's adopted son. This is something that so many people envy!"
"That's right. Dean Lu has been teaching for so many years, and you are the first student he has ever taken as his godson. This shows how outstanding Brother Su is!"
"Brother Su, with such a good teacher and godfather as Dean Lu, you will surely achieve great success in the imperial examinations one day. Don't forget us when that time comes, and we hope you can take good care of us classmates!"
Inside the hall, a group of students surrounded Su Xuanlang, chatting enthusiastically.
"Thank you all for your blessings. I will never forget you all!"
Su Xuanlang politely bowed and thanked him.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, a maid brought up some wine. After Su Xuanlang sat down, he saw the maid nod to him in understanding.
So he made an excuse to leave.
On the other side.
Lu Shuangdie was receiving some female relatives in another side hall of her house. After chatting with them for a while and drinking some peach blossom wine, she suddenly felt a little unwell.
"Sister Zhi'er, Miss Zhang, please enjoy yourselves here. I think I'm wearing a bit too thick today, and I'm feeling hot now. I'll go change into something thinner and then come back to keep you company."
Lu Shuangdie thought it was because the sun was shining brightly today and she was dressed too warmly, which was why she felt hot all over after only drinking a little wine.
So she decided to go back to her room to change her clothes before coming over.
"Hey, you're not wearing any thick clothes either. How come none of us feel hot, but you're the only one who does?"
Suddenly, a woman in pink standing nearby exclaimed in surprise.
"Maybe it's because I'm more sensitive to heat, and I've gotten tipsy again after not drinking for so long. I'll be back soon. You don't need to be reserved here. Anyway, this side hall is full of girls, so please make yourselves at home."
Lu Shuangdie didn't think too much about it, but she felt it was getting hotter and hotter, and she wished she could take off all her clothes and put on a thin gauze.
The maids also felt that Lu Shuangdie's fever was a bit strange, so after following her out of the side hall, they couldn't help but care about her.
"Miss, are you perhaps sick? Sometimes febrile illnesses can also cause fever. Should we call a doctor to take a look?"
"Illness? It's not impossible. It's been hot these past few days, maybe my body isn't used to it. Qing'er, go and fetch a doctor for me!"
Lu Shuangdie thought there was some truth to it, so she instructed Qing'er to fetch a doctor.
So she took Lan'er and went back to her room alone.
"Miss Lan'er, someone from your family has come looking for you!"
Just as Lu Shuangdie entered the room, and Lan'er was standing guard outside the door, a servant suddenly came over and called to her.
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