Lu Huaichuan became Xie's son-in-law, which made him the envy of countless people.
Although he was just a son-in-law, he was still the hope of the Lu family.
The entire Lu family was overjoyed, except for Lu Huaichuan, who hadn't smiled recently.
Seeing that he was unhappy, Song Li asked, "You're not having second thoughts, are you?"
Lu Huaichuan shook his head: "No, no, I have no regrets. I promised you, and I won't go back on my word. Don't worry, I will definitely take good care of you in the future."
Song Li nodded in satisfaction: "If you want to back out now, it's not too late. Of course, you can also back out later, as long as you tell me in advance, I will grant your request."
Lu Huaichuan thought Song Li would be angry, but he didn't expect her to be so kind and gentle, as if she wouldn't care even if he changed his mind in the future.
"you......"
Song Li knew what he wanted to say, and suddenly smiled: "Alright, as long as you live a good life with me, my family will not mistreat you."
"...I know."
The Duke's Mansion is a prestigious family, and its reputation in the capital is second to none.
The Xie family is full of loyal and virtuous people; even if he were to become a son-in-law, it would be a great honor for him.
"After we get married, you can help me with my business so my mother can have some rest."
"good."
The wedding was not delayed for too long, and the ceremony was not complicated. It was held at the Song family home. As per Song Li and Lu Huaichuan's request, it was not a grand affair, and only a few familiar families were invited.
If a man's wedding ceremony is too simple, it means he doesn't value his wife and it's an insult to her; the same applies to the man.
However, Lu Huaichuan was eager to do it and hoped that as few people as possible would know about it.
After all, it's not something to be proud of.
After the wedding ceremony and meal, the marriage is considered complete.
There was no lifting of the veil, no nuptial wine; everything was kept simple.
When it was time for bed, Song Li removed her hairpins and, after being helped by her maid to wash up, the two of them turned off the lights and went to bed.
Lying in bed, both of them felt a little uncomfortable.
"Um...are we...not going to do anything?"
Lu Huaichuan was nervous. Although he didn't have any feelings for the girl next to him, she was beautiful and had a faint fragrance when she lay next to him. He instinctively wanted to hold her hand.
There was no movement inside the room, and outside, Song Ning pulled Xie Linzhou away.
"What are you doing here, a grown man? Go back now."
Xie Linzhou was unhappy. Today was their wedding night. What if this kid bullied his daughter?
“It’s a matter between the two of them. What’s it like for you, as their father, to be here? Go back.”
Song Ning spoke very softly, but Xie Linzhou saw that her eyes were about to get angry, so he quickly and obediently followed her.
The two lay in the room for a while, then Lu Huaichuan gritted his teeth and suddenly turned over and sat up, startling Song Li.
Before the marriage, although her mother showed her those things, the actual practice was another matter.
Lu Huaichuan was also a little nervous, but he wasn't completely clueless. He even asked Song Li for her opinion before starting.
"Then...then I'll begin."
Song Li nodded, and after a while, sounds came from inside the room, but they soon faded away.
Song Li couldn't help but laugh.
Lu Huaichuan's face darkened, and Song Li quickly suppressed her smile and explained, "I'm not making fun of you, I just find it a little funny."
Lu Huaichuan: ...Listen to this, is it even reasonable?
His eyes darkened, and he climbed back on top of her again, refusing to believe it.
The next day, Song Li still didn't get up.
Everyone in the family dotes on their daughter, so there's no need for her to be served tea and greet them on time. The Song family is also free and unrestrained.
The two of them slept until the sun was high in the sky before finally getting out of bed.
Lu Huaichuan was a little flustered; the thought of Duke Xie's face made him nervous.
"It's alright. You'll be a member of the Song family from now on. My father won't make things difficult for you. We'll just go meet him once, and then we'll go to the shop. He won't do anything to you."
Xie Linzhou didn't say anything. He's his son-in-law now, what else could he say?
Today, the shops under the Song family's name are all over the capital. Their previous cooperation with the Zheng family was quite successful. Later, the Song family's wealth surpassed that of Zheng Gaoping, making them the largest merchant in the Jin Dynasty.
The shops in the capital are easy to find, but there are many more in other places, so Song Li needs to go out to check on them from time to time.
Now that Lu Huaichuan is with them, they take him everywhere they go.
Those around Song Li naturally knew about the relationship between the two, but outsiders, they only knew that he was Song Li's newly hired manager.
Lu Huaichuan was indeed talented and quick to learn. Working alongside Song Li, he was soon able to stand on his own.
Song Li was very satisfied; he was indeed the person she had chosen.
Lu Huaichuan loves reading, and even now that he's doing business with Song Li, he still reads whenever he has time.
Upon seeing this, Song Li asked, "You're not planning to take the imperial examinations anymore, so why are you still looking at these things?"
Lu Huaichuan smiled and said, "Even if you don't take the imperial examinations, you should still read books every day. This will not only increase your knowledge but also change your mindset."
Hearing Lu Huaichuan say that, Song Li also picked up a book and started reading.
......
When Song Li turned twenty, she and Lu Huaichuan moved out of their home.
Song Ning arranged it so that the young couple could feel more at ease.
Song Li still focuses on business matters every day, while her household affairs are mostly handled by her subordinates.
That day, as soon as Song Li returned home, the steward followed behind her and whispered, "Miss, we have guests at home."
"guest?"
Before the person in charge could speak, laughter erupted from inside, and it sounded like there was more than one person.
"It was the old lady who brought her relatives. They said they came to see Miss."
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