Chapter 101 The Tiger Cries
In addition to the betrothal gifts, Qin Sheng secretly gave the Lu family two boxes of jewelry, including finished jewelry and unprocessed gems.
Lu Songli looked at him in surprise.
Qin Sheng felt a little uncomfortable. "These will be too conspicuous in the betrothal gifts."
Each piece of jewelry in these two boxes was exceptionally gorgeous, and even better quality than the one the Yao family had sent a few days ago. If the box of jewelry sent by the Yao family was considered mid-range, then the gems sent by the Qin family could be called exquisite.
Qin Sheng told her that these were their spoils of war.
Thinking of the Qin family's garrison close to the northern border and the western region, Lu Songli's eyes were full of thought.
Qin Sheng pretended to be indifferent and said, "I see that you only wear a few kinds of jewelry often. You can use them to buy some styles you like. Otherwise, if you always go out plain like this, it will be an embarrassment to me, Young Master Qin." He showed a look of disgust at the end of his words.
Lu Songli: ...
What a fool. Fortunately, her father was not around, otherwise he would have been waiting to enjoy the love from his father-in-law.
Wait, this isn't his right reaction.
Lu Songli came to her senses and her eyes fell on the smaller box on the left. The number of jewels and gems inside was less than that in the other box, but the quality was not inferior at all.
Noticing her gaze, Qin Sheng's breathing unconsciously became lighter.
Is he nervous? Lu Songli slowly reached out her hand, dropped it into the small box, and picked up a bright blue gem.
After noticing this, Lu Songli suddenly understood and asked him with a smile, "A Sheng, is this your trophy?"
No, how did she guess it? Qin Sheng could only nod his head in a pretentious manner, "Yeah."
"A Sheng is really amazing."
"It's okay, just average."
Lu Songli recalled the Qin family's rules: unmarried Qin men could not be stationed on the border permanently, nor could they lead troops independently. It was said that he had only been on three expeditions with his Qin brothers...
"Isn't this all your belongings?"
Qin Sheng's body froze. He was guessed again?
Lu Songli glanced at him and suppressed a smile. "Ah Sheng, you are really capable. I really like this box of jewels and gems. I can use them to make a headpiece. It will be stunning when we get married."
The corners of Qin Sheng's mouth curled up slightly, and the heat in his heart made him want to mount his horse immediately, charge into the enemy's territory, and grab back as much spoils as possible.
Qin Heng accompanied Madam Qin and discussed with the two elders of the Lu family about advancing the wedding, and told them the reason truthfully.
Lu Desheng was very reluctant to let his daughter get married. He had originally thought he could keep her until the end of the year, but now it was obviously not possible. The wedding had to be moved forward by half a month! The Qin family had no choice but to make this request, not to deliberately embarrass the girl's family.
In the final analysis, it’s all because of some people’s inhumanity!
Madam Qin waved her hand and called Qin Sheng, who was talking to Lu Songli, over. "A-Li's father, A-Li's mother, I know that our family's request is a bit excessive, but I implore you to understand the difficulties of the Qin family. Also, don't worry, after A-Li marries, I will treat her well and treat her like my own daughter. And A-Sheng, if he dares to treat her badly, I will not forgive him."
After expressing her loyalty, Mrs. Qin pushed Qin Sheng and asked him to go back to stay with his future daughter-in-law.
Qin Sheng: ...
How could he be so realistic?
Qin Heng's eyes were filled with smiles, and he couldn't help but clench his right fist to his lips, and coughed twice to hide his smile.
Lu Songli also found this scene quite funny.
When Lu Desheng heard this, his heart was filled with anxiety. It was already the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, and she was going to get married on the fifteenth day. In other words, there were less than ten days left. He was about to say something, but no one knows a husband better than his wife. Before he could say anything, his wife held his hand down.
Jiang could also understand the Qin family's difficulties. She sighed in her heart and said, "Can we discuss this matter?"
Mrs. Qin said, "Of course, of course."
Jiang pulled Lu Songli aside and asked her what she meant.
Lu Songli didn't care. She didn't care much about these rituals.
"Okay, I understand what you mean. Go and talk to Asheng and the others." After Jiang said this, she pulled Lu Desheng into their bedroom.
"Is it really necessary to respond to the Qin family so quickly?" Lu Desheng was extremely reluctant. Which family doesn't have a daughter who asks for help? Why is his wife so easy to talk to? What will happen if he delays the response for a day or two?
Jiang knew her husband was reluctant to part with his daughter, but the Qin family's betrothal gift was sincere. They had their reasons for wanting to hold the wedding early. The Qin family treated them sincerely, so why would they want that Qiao?
So she advised her husband, "Whether it's half a month earlier or later, doesn't our daughter have to get married? She will marry into the Qin family and live there. As a father, you have to consider her."
Lu Desheng hugged Jiang back and said, "Madam, I just can't bear to leave Ah Li. I feel so sad."
If it weren't for the Queen Mother's arrangement, he would have wanted to find a husband for his daughter. They wouldn't marry anyone!
Lu Desheng was like a fierce tiger crying. His good daughter was going to be married off to another man. Woo woo woo...
Jiang patted his back, giving him silent comfort.
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The Lu family finally agreed to the Qin family's suggestion to move the wedding date forward to the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month.
This is a later story.
At this moment, Madam Qin and Qin Heng were drinking tea in the South Hall, accompanied by brothers Lu Zhiyuan and Lu Zhiming.
Lv Songli and Qin Sheng were talking in the north hall, a beaded curtain separating them. Both sets of parents were willing to give them more time and space to spend together.
Mrs. Qin looked at them lovingly through the beaded curtain. Her youngest child was finally getting married, and his daughter-in-law was an outstanding one. They would support each other in the future and would surely have a happy marriage.
Lu Songli gave the two boxes of jewelry and gems to Mo Bing to keep.
"I heard that your fourth brother is back?" Lu Songli asked this intentionally or unintentionally.
"Yeah." Qin Sheng felt a little depressed when he mentioned this.
"What's wrong?"
Qin Sheng felt that there was nothing that could not be said, so he mentioned his fourth brother's return and the content of their conversation.
Lü Songli pondered how Qin Silang had only stayed at home for a day before rushing back to the northern border. The war situation in the northern border was probably even more severe than she had imagined.
"Ah Sheng, I want to see your elder brother. Can you invite him to the study later?" Lu Songli lowered her voice and said to Qin Sheng seriously, "I have something important to tell him."
Qin Sheng looked at her quietly and answered with a word "good".
After that, neither of them said anything else.
Lu Songli knew that her request was a bit too much, but time waits for no one. Some things will have different results if they are said and arranged earlier.
Since ancient times, marriage has been a major event, and the betrothal gift is a very important step in the process.
Since the Qin family came to propose marriage, the Lu family had to hold a banquet to entertain them, and several tables were a must.
Amidst the lively atmosphere and the clinking of glasses, Qin Sheng and his elder brother quietly left the scene.
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