Lu Huaichuan recently took on a new business deal and is even busier than Song Li, leaving early and returning late, without even time to eat.
Madam Lu was heartbroken and checked Lu Huaichuan thoroughly from head to toe before she was finally relieved.
Song Li curled her lips without making a sound. Lu Huaichuan was going to do business, not to fight. How could he suddenly have a few more holes in his body?
When Lu Huaichuan returned, Song Li left; she still had account books to review.
Song Li looked at the account book for a while and found that Lu Huaichuan remembered there was a part in the account book that she didn't quite understand, so she prepared to go to the study to ask him.
As I approached the study and was about to push the door open, I heard voices coming from inside.
"Huaichuan, you should take a rest. There's no rush."
“If my son does more, Ali will have an easier time. If you need anything, just tell me, I’m listening.”
Upon hearing this, Madam Lu became displeased: "Are you stupid? Even if you work yourself to death, it will still belong to the Song family, right? What will you get? She's doing fine, going to rest while you're still busy here so late. You're her husband."
Song Li stopped opening the door and gestured for the people behind her to be quiet.
Lu Huaichuan looked down at Madam Lu and frowned: "Mother, how can you say that? You know how Ali and I got married. These properties originally belonged to the Song family."
Besides, Ali and I are already married, so we're family. Family members naturally help each other. Please don't say things like that again.
"You, you're so stubborn! You're working yourself to death like this, but your child will still end up with someone else's surname. If you're so capable, then let me hold our Lu family's grandson!"
When Lu Huaichuan married into the family, the Lu family was more than willing. Becoming in-laws of the Duke's mansion was a stroke of good fortune.
At that time, the Lu family would never dare to have such thoughts.
Now, Song Li and Lu Huaichuan have been married for five years, but they still don't have children, which makes Madam Lu increasingly resentful.
Even if she doesn't take her son's surname, she still needs to have a son or daughter, right?
"Why is Mother bringing this up again? We're both busy, now is not the time to talk about this."
“Why isn’t it the right time? You’ve been married for five years and still don’t have a child. How can I not be worried?”
After saying that, he glanced at his niece who was grinding ink for Lu Huaichuan, and a strange smile appeared on his face.
“Huaichuan, the reason I’ve come this time is to introduce your cousin to you. She’s sixteen this year and still unmarried. She’s always been thinking about you, so I’ve brought her here today.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Huaichuan suddenly stood up and looked between the two of them in disbelief.
"Mother, what are you doing? You brought my cousin here because..."
"Hey, keep your voice down, or you'll attract your wife's attention!"
Lu Huaichuan finally put down the ledger and distanced himself from his cousin.
"Mother, do you even know my current situation? I'm an adopted son-in-law. Are you trying to kill me? Besides, I promised Ali and the Duke's mansion that I would never take a concubine in this lifetime. Mother, are you trying to make me a person who breaks his promise?"
Lu Huaichuan was a scholar, and the principles of a gentleman were ingrained in his bones. What he hated most in his life was people who lacked morality and integrity.
He will keep his word for the rest of his life, and even if he never has children, he will never consider having them.
"Mother, take her back. Find a good family for my cousin. And... don't come here again."
With that, he turned to leave.
Madam Lu quickly stepped forward to stop him: "Huaichuan, are you confused? Your wife might not be able to have children. If you have a child with your cousin, it will belong to our Lu family, and our Lu family will have an heir."
"Are you even listening to me? We just need to be quiet..."
Lu Huaichuan flung open the door, and Madam Lu's voice abruptly stopped.
Song Li stood outside the door, a faint smile on her lips, watching the three people inside.
"Did I come at the wrong time?"
Madam Lu's face turned deathly pale. She and her niece supported each other, but her legs gave way and she collapsed to the ground with a thud.
"So that's what you came here for today, Madam? I didn't realize it. It's kind of you to go to such lengths for the sake of the Song family's offspring. However, children born to others are unlikely to enter the Song family. Madam probably doesn't understand my identity. If I agree to let Lu Huaichuan take a concubine today, the Lu family will be the ones to suffer tomorrow."
Even if she agreed, her parents wouldn't. Not only would they not agree, but the Lu family would never have a good life. The best outcome would be to beat her up, throw her out of the capital, and never let her come back for the rest of her life.
“Ah Li, my mother was just confused for a moment. Don’t worry, I absolutely have no such intentions.”
"Even if there is, it doesn't matter. I said before that if you're not happy, just tell me directly. I won't force you to stay."
"No, I..."
"Also, I'm going to discuss business tomorrow and won't be home. I'll be back in two days."
Before Lu Huaichuan could speak, she turned and left.
They had been married for five years and indeed had no children, something they hadn't expected before getting married.
Her mother said that she was not in a hurry to have children at her age, and that it was best to let nature take its course. Lu Huaichuan had not mentioned it either, so she did not bring it up either.
Unexpectedly, this became the reason for Madam Lu to ask her son to take a concubine.
However, she was satisfied with Lu Huaichuan's attitude just now; he was still quite opinionated.
Back in her room, Song Li continued looking at the account books. Lu Huaichuan didn't follow her in; he entered the room a while later.
Song Li didn't look at her; she carefully examined the account books.
"Ah Li, I..."
"Where are your mother and cousin?" Song Li asked casually.
"I've already seen them off. Don't worry, they definitely won't bother you again."
As he spoke, he stepped forward to take Song Li's hand.
"Ah Li, believe me, I really don't have those kinds of feelings. In this life, even until I die, I will only love you."
Song Li was taken aback: "Like? You like me?"
Song Li's reaction left Lu Huaichuan speechless for a moment, so he could only nod.
They've been married for almost five years, and during that time they've never said whether they like each other or not.
Song Li believes that marriage is about two people living together; if they can make it work, they can stay together; if they can't, they can break up.
This guy actually says he likes her?
When did this happen?
He put down his pen and murmured to himself, "He likes me..."
Lu Huaichuan is much bolder now. He stepped forward and hugged Song Li in his arms, gently coaxing her: "I know you're angry today, but if you're angry, be angry at my mother, not at me, okay?"
Song Li looked over incredulously. Did this person even know what she was saying?
Madam Lu is the most important person to Lu Huaichuan. He used to speak well of Madam Lu in front of her, but today he just distanced himself from her like this?
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