Unfortunately, fate was too short, and he never got to see the beauty.
In the past two years, Qiao Jingjing came to Wu County and has become the high-ranking Lady of Wu.
That's Lord Wu's precious darling.
What is there for Lu Xun to be so attached to?
The woman he longed for was not only married, but also living a good life. She had plenty of food and clothing, a harmonious family, was loved by her husband, and was able to pursue her own farming career.
Sometimes, Lu Xun would watch Qiao Jingjing go out from afar.
Beside Qiao Jingjing stood a row of maids carrying swords, looking heroic and valiant.
If it wasn't Lü Meng or Ling Tong, these were the most capable and valiant generals around the Marquis of Wu, protecting her like an unshakeable force.
Sometimes her younger brothers from her maternal family would also be there, riding tall horses, looking very imposing, walking beside her.
The Qiao family is no longer the same Qiao family that once lived in Lujiang City, enduring countless hardships and displacements, barely surviving by farming and raising silkworms, and only able to gain a foothold in Lujiang City by having their father influence the prefect's office.
Lu Xun couldn't help but look at Qiao Jingjing.
Once you see it, you can't come to your senses for a long time.
If you just glance at it secretly, it won't be that noticeable.
But Lu Xun insisted on staring at Qiao Jingjing for a long time in front of everyone, and everyone could see it.
That young man from the Lu family, who had a deep grudge against Wu Hou, was lusting after Madam Qiao's beauty!
It's an insult to the civility of scholars.
But Sun Ce is really magnanimous now.
In this situation, he simply laughed it off.
Such a beautiful woman is a rare find.
He's just a hot-blooded young man, I can understand.
but!
"Keep busy, design the city walls, dig ditches, and build water protection projects. Each one is a major undertaking; a slight mistake can lead to disastrous consequences. Do your job well. If you need anything, just tell me or Zhongmou; it's the same thing."
There are also matters concerning agriculture, planting trees and clearing land, including building houses, what kind of wood to use, which forests can be cleared, and which need to be left to graze for a few more years before being touched. You must listen to Mrs. Qiao on all of these matters; Mrs. Qiao is an expert.”
Sun Ce certainly didn't want to put his wife in front of that man with those burning eyes.
But his stunningly beautiful wife shone so brightly when she did these things that he couldn't bear to interrupt her.
He was willing to create conditions and provide conveniences for her.
He would never be the heartless husband who clipped her wings.
Those are Lu Xun's eyes, how hateful.
It's so hateful.
Sun Ce smiled as he talked with the young talents. He had already decided that after today, he would host a special banquet for Lu Xun at his home.
He wanted Lu Xun to understand that Madam Qiao was now Madam Qiao, a goddess he could never reach.
As an old acquaintance from Lujiang City, Lu Xun only needed to kneel down, kowtow, and worship.
Lu Xun, through his persistence, managed to secure an earlier face-to-face meeting with Qiao Jingjing.
It was almost noon when Qiao Jingjing went to the garden to rest and have some tea.
Lu Xun was blocking Qiao Jingjing's way.
Qiao Jingjing had long forgotten about those years.
She learned far too late that Lu Xun had painstakingly traveled hundreds of miles along muddy roads from his hometown in Wu County to Peach Blossom Lane in Lujiang City to find her and propose marriage.
However, it was only because I found out too late.
It's impossible for her and him to be together.
I also know that he is a future outstanding talent of Eastern Wu, and I admire him in my heart.
That's all.
"you……"
As soon as Lu Xun opened his mouth, it was as if he had already rehearsed his reunion with Qiao Jingjing many times in his mind.
Without any concealment.
And yet, the passion was so intense that nothing came of it.
All the longing in my heart reached my lips, but only one word came out.
This situation, however, made Qiao Jingjing feel awkward.
She is also the least adept at defusing such awkward situations.
She's already a mother of two daughters and has such a handsome husband who's famous throughout the country. Does she really think she can expect to have many suitors?
Given Sun Ce's current status, what kind of image should Qiao Jingjing maintain in public?
Qiao Jingjing turned and left.
They didn't give me a chance.
As a result, Lu Xun insisted on chasing after him.
"Wait, wait a minute, I just want to say one sentence!"
I have one more thing to say.
Oh my god.
Talented man, don't you know that Sun Ce has a heavy weapon called the Fire-Patterned Overlord Spear?
Qiao Jingjing stopped and turned her back to Lu Xun.
"If Young Master Lu has any agricultural matters to discuss, or any insightful guidance, he may speak with Zhang Zibu and Zijing together."
After saying that, Qiao Jingjing quickly ran away.
Lu Xun remained standing in place.
I gazed wistfully at that retreating figure.
He just wanted to ask her in person if she was happy and if Sun Ce truly loved her.
He is open and honest, so he is not afraid of occasions like today.
In the past, he often watched Qiao Jingjing from afar, wanting to say a word to her every time, but never succeeding.
If I miss today, who knows when I'll have another chance?
Lu Xun quickened his pace and caught up.
Just as Qiao Jingjing ran into the house.
Through that window.
Lu Xun's heart pounded.
He was afraid that if he suddenly stepped into the house, he would ruin her reputation.
Lu Xun gazed at the emerald green window screen and the hazy shadow of Qiao Jingjing.
"I just want to ask you, is Sun Ce really good to you? Has he bullied you? Has his family bullied you? And your mother, has she ever hit you?"
Lu Xun's worried words through the window.
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