The dispute over status in the ancestral temple
Yue Lingxi's identity was revealed, and everyone in the Lu family looked in disbelief!
With this style and aura, how could he be the dandy young man that was rumored to be his?
Shangguan Yan was very suspicious. According to the information he had, Yue Lingxi was just a teenager in his early teens. How could he be the majestic young general in front of him?
Seeing Lu Ren's shocked but non-doubting expression, he understood a little bit. There was definitely something wrong with Yue Lingxi's age, a big problem!
The problem was so serious that even Lu Ren, who was married to him, didn't dare to speak it out easily!
But misjudging Yue Lingxi's age would have a huge impact on his and the Marquis's plans! Lu Ren had made a huge mistake!
He glared fiercely at Lu Ren, who was a little distraught. The current situation was no longer under his control!
After greeting the three uncles in the room, Yue Lingxi looked at Shangguan Yan and said, "Sir Shangguan, today is the Lu family's grand day of opening the ancestral temple and worshiping their ancestors. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to stay here? Let's talk about our business after today!"
The unquestionable voice left Shangguan Yan speechless. Since they were offering sacrifices to their ancestors, he really had no reason to wait at the Lu family any longer.
Lü Ren, standing by, grabbed him and said, "Lingxi! I am still the head of the Lü family, and Lord Shangguan is the VIP I invited to attend the ceremony! Lao Wu, tell me, is this in accordance with the rules?"
Lu Xin hesitated a little, but still explained truthfully that this was indeed in line with the rules of ancestor worship.
Yue Lingxi and Shangguan Yan were actually somewhat confused. It was obvious that Lu Ren was doomed, and there was little point in forcing Shangguan Yan to stay at this time. No one knew what he was up to!
But since it has happened, we should just make the best of it. It is really not appropriate to cause any more trouble in the family today.
With Yue Lingxi's tacit approval, Lu Xin began to ask the servants to clean the courtyard and open the door to welcome other Lu clan members, as if the commotion last night had never happened.
When the auspicious time came, the head of the family, Lu Ren, who had already changed into the chief priest's attire, led many male members of the Lu family into the ancestral hall, kneeling and bowing every ten steps.
The female relatives, led by Jiang and Qin, were kneeling outside the ancestral hall and could clearly hear the sounds from inside! Liu Buqi was of course among them.
After the head of the family read out the sacrificial text in a melodious voice, many Lu clan members finished burning incense according to their seniority and sat on both sides of the ancestral hall. Then came the highlight of opening the ancestral hall and worshiping the ancestors, which would decide the next major event of the Lu family!
This year's major events are different from the formalities of previous years. They will definitely involve the position of the head of the family, so they are particularly solemn!
After everyone settled down, Lu Ren took the lead in kneeling down to worship his ancestors again, and then told everyone the first big event of the year!
Arrange a marriage for Yue Lingxi with the Shangguan family!
Shangguan Luoyang, who was accompanying her father outside the ancestral hall, blushed at these words. It would be a lie to say she wasn't moved! But if that were the case, where would this talented woman like Liu Buqi stand?
Shangguan Yan was stunned for a moment before he realized that Lu Ren had made a brilliant move!
Liu Buqi was actually a little confused, and the eyes of the women around her were instantly focused on her.
What Lu Ren said next made the Lu clan members who had not experienced the changes in the Lu family in recent days very excited!
Yue Lingxi also has the blood of the Lu family flowing in his body, and now he is in a high position. Once he marries the Governor of Shandong, it will definitely be a powerful alliance. The Lu family will have every opportunity to take advantage of the momentum of the two families and make further progress!
Although Lu Xin wanted to stop him, he knew very well that from the perspective of etiquette and law, there was nothing wrong with Lu Ren's approach!
Although he could also see that Yue Lingxi and Liu Buqi were definitely deeply in love, Liu Buqi occupied a very important position in Yue Lingxi's forces!
But her status as a concubine was already determined, so even if the two of them secretly agreed to spend their lives together, it didn't mean they were destined to be together forever! Yue Lingxi was now homeless and fatherless, and having her mother's uncle arrange a marriage for her was like following her parents' orders!
Lu Ren is still the head of the Lu family, so he naturally has the right to make decisions that are beneficial to the Lu family! After the ancestor worship, this question was raised by the Lu clan members who did not understand Liu Buqi's actual status!
They will most likely choose the Shangguan family, the official family of Jinan, and will not care about Liu Buqi who comes from a small family!
"Alas, it seems that we can only arrange this marriage first, and then appease the concubine Liu Buqi later. Anyway, judging from the current situation, Liu Buqi can only be the head of the family, so whether she is the mistress or not is not a big deal!"
Shangguan Yan's hearty laughter could be heard at the right moment: "Great, great! I accept Commander Yue as my son-in-law! From now on, the Lu family's affairs will be mine!"
Except for Lu Xin, Lu Zhi and Lu Yi, who were already firmly on Yue Lingxi's side, everyone else in the Lu family was excited.
Lu Zhi, who was always aggressive, suddenly questioned Lu Ren loudly: "Brother, are you trying to drive our Lu family to death?"
His words made Lu Xin beside him react: "I was so confused! I almost fell for Lu Ren's trick! Today, the future of the Lu family is tied to Yue Lingxi!"
"The ability Liu Buqi has shown to turn the tide in such a short period of time far exceeds Shangguan Yan's power! Lu Ren's current actions are clearly humiliating Liu Buqi! This is no longer something that can be appeased!"
Thinking of this, Lu Xin also stood up and looked at Lu Ren with angry eyes, "Master, Lingxi is also your nephew! How can you act like this!"
Lü Ren laughed heartily. "I did this so Lingxi could get strong support and gain a firm foothold in Youzhou's four battlegrounds! What's wrong with that?"
Then he turned to Yue Lingxi and said, "It's the parents' order and the matchmaker's words. Lingxi, do you dare to go against the etiquette?"
Yue Lingxi didn't say much, but just stood up and walked out of the ancestral hall and came to Liu Buqi.
Seeing him like this, Liu Buqi became a little anxious: "Lingxi, don't do anything stupid. Youzhou still cannot do without the Lu family. You must not sever your relationship with the Lu family!"
"As long as you have me in your heart, I don't care about status!"
Although it was somewhat against his will to say these words, Liu Buqi clearly felt a little fragile and wanted to cry!
She had never imagined that one day she would need to share Yue Lingxi with others! Whether it was her thoughts or her understanding! It was completely impossible for her to accept such a thing!
But for Yue Lingxi's future, she can sacrifice herself!
Yue Lingxi seemed to have turned a deaf ear to her. He just pulled her hand, looked at the woman in front of him who was obviously not saying what she meant, and actually burst into laughter!
"With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for!"
Yue Lingxi completely disregarded etiquette and dragged Liu Buqi into the Lu family ancestral hall!
A burst of abuse came from the Lu clan! It was the biggest rule that women without the emperor's decree could not enter the ancestral hall!
Although Qin of the Lu family also had an imperial edict, it was an honor bestowed upon the mistress of a family that had served as an official for many years, and was completely incomparable to the imperial edict bestowed for public service. Therefore, she was not qualified to enter the ancestral hall!
Yue Lingxi glanced around with disdain!
"With my current power, Yue Lingxi, whether it's Yue Chengqiu or Yue Wuji, if my woman wants a decree, they must give it to me!"
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