Why didn't you ask about the amount?
Qin Qi followed her question and asked, "How much?"
"A total of sixty-four items!" Shu Hua winked and said, "You're more familiar with this number than I am, aren't you?"
Qin Xi was stunned, and couldn't help but recall the day when the Minister's mansion came to propose marriage.
At that time, she had only met Lu Huai once. Although she did not show it on her face, she was still somewhat repulsed by him, let alone Lu Huai.
Minister Lu came in person that day.
He and Steward Lu were busy from beginning to end, and had a total of sixty-four loads of betrothal gifts carried over.
The amount of the bride price given by the groom's family reflects how much they value the future daughter-in-law; sixty-four loads is the highest standard. The only drawback is that Lu Huai wasn't present; he was probably with Shu Zhan at the time.
But that doesn't matter now. Qin Xi smiled and said, "Your mother is very thoughtful."
"Of course, they're really worried about my brother!" Shu Hua pouted, then laughed out loud. "But she probably didn't expect that Jin Huan would hide these things in the house instead of taking them with her."
Seeing her gloating smile, Qin Xi couldn't help but chuckle.
"Miss Shu, please have some tea." Lu Huai came out, his expression unreadable.
He carried a bag and a tray with two cups of tea, placing one in front of each of them.
Qin Xi glanced at him and saw him sit down next to her.
Shu Hua picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said with satisfaction, "You're quite sensible today, knowing to ask someone to serve you tea."
"Of course." Lu Huai nodded. "Since the tea has been drunk, Miss Shu must be taking her leave now. Ayu, see her out!"
"...Yes, Miss Shu, please." Ayu was embarrassed to look at her expression; his young master always surprised her like this.
The satisfaction that had just appeared on Shu Hua's face suddenly froze, and she was stunned for a long time before she came back to her senses.
"Miss Shu, please." Ayu looked at her with sympathy.
Qin Qi rubbed his forehead.
Shu Hua was so angry she laughed: "Lu Changjue, you're getting more and more stingy. I only chatted with Yizhi for two incense sticks, and you're in such a hurry to get rid of me."
Lu Huai shook his head with a righteous expression: "No, Miss Shu is mistaken. I was just worried that your mother would miss you if you stayed away from home for a long time."
"So, according to you, I'm judging you by my own petty standards?"
“It would be best if Miss Shu could understand.” Lu Huai seemed very upright: “There’s no need to apologize. I don’t mind. Miss, you should go back quickly.”
He glanced at Ayu again, who could only gesture an invitation and repeat, "Miss Shu, please."
"Fine, I'm leaving. Goodbye!"
Ayu quickly chased after her and led the way.
Seeing Shu Hua get up and leave, Qin Qi glanced at Lu Huai helplessly, only to find that he was also looking at her.
The deep emotions in her eyes were a vast ocean of stars she had never seen before.
Qin Xi's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly lowered her eyes: "Zi Hui was just catching up with me, what are you doing?"
She was trying to distract herself, but then she heard Lu Huai say, "I just don't want her to take up all the time we have together. She's known you for over ten years, so a little more won't make a difference."
His tone was sarcastic. Qin Xi looked up and saw his thin lips slightly pouting, his tone full of grievance, making her want to pat the head of the person in front of her.
She straightened her face and said sternly, "That's still not acceptable. All guests are welcome, understand?"
Lu Huai nodded vigorously, very obediently: "I understand, I understand, there won't be a next time."
Seeing him like this, Qin Xi couldn't help but reach out and pinch his cheek: "Don't do it again."
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