Upon hearing this, everyone present looked at him in disbelief. Among them were people whom Lü Tu knew. Seeing that he was so lecherous that he didn't even care about his own life, they couldn't help but sigh and think that they should stay away from him in the future to avoid being implicated.
Wu Lao Er then let out an exaggerated, strange cry: "Lu Tu, you really have guts, you actually did it for real?"
Zhao Laowu laughed loudly, "Are you really crazy? You'd risk your life for a pretty woman?"
The people around burst into laughter, laughing at Lu Tu for overestimating his abilities and being so audacious!
In a place like Wuchuan, it's not necessarily a good thing for an ordinary man to marry a beautiful woman; it could very well be a disaster!
Everyone watched Lü Tu with amusement, and continued to urge him, "Then go up and take her away!"
At this moment, Song Yuxi on the stage saw all the ridicule and mockery, but she didn't care at all! She stared intently at the man in front of her who dared to refuse the captain and choose her without hesitation. She wanted to see clearly what kind of person he was.
But the next second, the hope that had just appeared in her eyes turned into utter disappointment.
Lu Tu stretched out his hand towards Zhao Laowu and the others: "I've already chosen her as my wife, so give me the gift money we agreed on earlier!"
Zhao Laowu's face immediately darkened: "How come I never noticed you were so shameless before? You still want money? Go back and ask your mother for it!"
Wu Lao Er also denied it, saying, "I was just joking with you, and you actually took it seriously? Are you fucking money-mad?"
The people around him continued to mock him. Everyone knew that Lu Tu had no family to rely on, so who would be afraid of him? They immediately denied it.
Lu Tu looked at Zhou Taishan, the Colonel of the Po Rong Army, and clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Sir, can you testify for me that they just said they would give gifts?"
Zhou Taishan nodded upon hearing this: "Indeed, you all need to pay up the money quickly. We men of Wuchuan may kill and set fires and wreak havoc on the region, but we will never renege on our promises in public!"
These words immediately won the support of everyone present, who responded with enthusiastic applause.
Although Lu Tu's smile remained unchanged, he was secretly grinding his teeth. What the hell were the values of the people in this place? This once again refreshed Lu Tu's understanding of the environment in Wuchuan.
Seeing that Zhou Taishan had said so, Zhao Laowu and the others couldn't deny it. They reluctantly took out copper coins and handed them to Lü Tu, but said fiercely, "Kid, we're not done with you yet!"
Lu Tu remained unfazed: "I'll be waiting for you."
After stuffing all the money he had bet with him into his pocket, Lü Tu strode onto the stage and stood before Song Yuxi.
The look in Song Yuxi's eyes was no longer filled with admiration or gratitude, but with contempt. She thought he was only marrying her for a small dowry, and she could easily guess how miserable her future would be if she married him.
Seeing that she didn't move, and Zhou Taishan was starting to urge her impatiently, Lü Tu simply took Song Yuxi's hand and started to walk home.
But after taking only two steps, Lü Tu sensed something was wrong! He keenly noticed that there was something wrong with Song Yuxi's leg!
At this moment, the crowd below the stage also noticed. Zhao Laowu and the others were already furious, and now they all mocked, "Lu Tu, you're really lucky to have married a cripple!"
"That's hilarious! You're going to marry a cripple for just a few hundred coins? You're going to suffer for the rest of your life!"
Seeing Lü Tu stop, a trace of sadness flashed in Song Yuxi's eyes, but she forced herself to maintain her last bit of self-respect and said, "You haven't stepped down yet, you still have a chance to back out."
Lu Tu didn't speak, but bent down and lifted a small section of her trouser leg, discovering a few centimeters long arrow wound on her ankle. It must have been there for some time, as the wound was already inflamed and suppurating, showing signs of worsening.
This scene was witnessed by people craning their necks in the audience. Those who had been attracted by Song Yuxi's beauty earlier were now exclaiming that it was bad luck!
"Pah, what a fucking disgusting woman! She's a piece of junk. Luckily I had the foresight not to choose her!"
"Thank goodness, marrying such a worthless woman is the worst luck imaginable!"
Even Zhou Taishan, who was somewhat impatient, softened his tone upon seeing this: "I grant you permission to choose again."
Song Yuxi seemed to have foreseen her fate. At this moment, she stared at Lü Tu with resolute eyes: "Let me go!"
Lu Tu stood up, not even glancing at Song Yuxi's expression, cupped his hands to Zhou Taishan, and replied with unparalleled arrogance: "Lord Zhou just said that men of Wuchuan are men of their word. I said I would choose her, and even if she is crippled or blind, she is still my woman!"
"ah!?"
Everyone present was shocked!
Everyone stared at Lü Tu in utter astonishment. If they had only cursed him in their hearts for his audacity before, now they genuinely thought Lü Tu was a fool! An idiot!
When Lü Tu said, "She is my woman," Song Yuxi trembled almost imperceptibly.
Song Yuxi had been observing Lü Tu. He was superior in both physique and appearance, but he chose her for some money, which made Song Yuxi look down on him.
But when he discovered that he was lame, and even when the captain gave him a chance to back out, he still chose him without hesitation. What kind of man was he?
Her illustrious background had exposed her to many high-ranking officials, nobles, and imperial relatives, but none of those so-called young talents possessed such a unique and mysterious aura as the man before her.
As Song Yuxi was thinking, she suddenly felt her feet lighten, and she was being picked up by Lü Tu! At that moment, her heart pounded wildly!
Zhou Taishan praised, "Good, that's the style of a man from Wuchuan. Put in a little more effort in bed, and you can still have a big, healthy son next year!"
This remark caused a burst of laughter from the audience, but Song Yuxi noticed that Lü Tu did not laugh. His face remained firm, as if he was not worried at all that she would be a burden to him. Most importantly, Lü Tu did not look down on her like the others did!
Feeling Lu Tu's strong arms, being lifted up by him gave Song Yuxi the first sense of peace she had experienced in the past six months.
Song Yuxi raised her eyes and gazed at Lü Tu's profile. She had to admit that he was really handsome. Even compared to the Third Prince, who was known as the most handsome man in Dayu, he was not inferior. The only difference was that his skin was a bit dark. However, as the daughter of a great general, he was exactly the type of man Song Yuxi admired.
With a resolute look in his eyes, Lü Tu carried Song Yuxi straight through the crowd and married the cripple in front of the people of Wuchuan.
Zhao Laowu and the others dared not utter another word of gossip, and just watched Lü Tu leave. The others were not interested in paying attention to Lü Tu anymore, and many of them had married new wives.
Tonight in Wuchuan, it is destined to be a sleepless night.
After walking quite a distance, Song Yuxi finally realized what was happening, her cheeks slightly flushed, and whispered, "Why don't you put me down? I can walk by myself."
Lu Tu glanced down at her, a glance that made Song Yuxi blush all the way to the roots of her neck, but then he calmed her down with a single sentence: "I'm your man, why are you being so polite with me?"
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