After hearing what Lu Lanqing said, Lu Lancheng thought: Yes, how could I have forgotten about this.
"Okay, I'll come back next spring."
When Lu Lanqing first heard Lu Lancheng say yes, she was very happy. It turned out that this cousin was not bad. But when she heard that he would come again next spring, her face immediately fell.
Then he remembered that he had just returned from the village chief's house in a nearby village, and he said again.
"I met an old brother nearby. He's the village chief and has a lot of experience. I just came back from his visit. Why don't you stay here and I'll take you to meet him?"
It's no wonder that when Lu Lancheng heard Lu Lanqing say this, his heart was moved. You know, he was born in a farming family. Although he could read a few words, farmers were farmers, and what they were best at was farming. Now when Lu Lanqing said that he knew a village chief nearby, then they must have common topics to talk about, he thought after thinking about it.
"Okay, I'll just stay here with you for a few days this time. Look at how pitiful you look!"
Lu Lanqing was happy to hear that he was willing to stay, and she no longer cared about Lu Lancheng's contemptuous look.
Lu Zifeng and his two brothers followed him into the manor and just saw the two old brothers talking happily. The three of them looked at each other and did not go over, but went straight to the hall.
When Lu Minghan saw the three men coming in, he already knew that his old father had returned, but he didn't know where he had gone. When he saw the three brothers coming over, he asked.
"Where did your grandfather go?"
Lu Zifeng said.
"We went to a nearby village, and the village chief had a very pleasant conversation with Grandpa. I guess Grandpa must be feeling very suffocated here!"
Lu Minghan lowered his head when he heard this and thought about it. It was true. His father used to be here with his mother. Later, his second brother came back and knew what happened before. His mother didn't want to be with his father anymore and chose to live back in the Duke's Mansion. There was another main reason, which was that his second brother and his family came back and lived in the capital, so he could see his grandchildren from time to time. This was what the old man was thinking.
Lu Zifeng said again.
"Uncle, do we need to send someone to check on the village chief's house?"
Lu Minghan shook his head and smiled.
"No need. I do know that village chief. He was a famous figure in his early years, but due to some events, his family fell into poverty and his financial situation gradually declined. He is still a reliable person. Your grandfather is willing to associate with him because he thinks he has some knowledge. We should not interfere too much."
"Let's celebrate your grandfather's birthday at noon today. It's not a big birthday, just a meal for all of us Lu family members to have together."
The lunch at noon was very sumptuous. The brothers Lu Lanqing and Lu Lancheng sat at the top and looked at their two sons and three grandsons below. He suddenly came to his senses. The three children were sent away by the queen, and he would probably never see them again in this life. As long as they could live well, it would be enough.
Lu Lanqing had a good idea here, but he didn't know that Lu Zifeng had sent Feng Qing. After the Queen's people settled the three brothers, Feng Qing took people to send the three brothers directly to see their father.
However, Lu Zifeng did not say anything about this. Anyone who posed a threat to his family would definitely be eradicated. This could also be considered as revenge for what the concubine had done to his father.
Of course, there is another enemy, that is the current empress dowager, because that concubine was the queen back then, and was given to my grandfather by the current empress dowager. So as the culprit, Lu Zifeng certainly does not intend to let her go, but he has not found the opportunity yet.
Lu Minghan stood up with his wine glass in hand. "Father, let's put what happened back then behind us and never mention it again. Today is your birthday, but I can only give you a simple birthday banquet here. I feel ashamed, so I'll drink this cup first."
After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank it. Lu Lanqing's expression was very complicated, but it was only a fleeting one. If Lu Zifeng hadn't been able to concentrate on his mental strength, he probably wouldn't have noticed it.
In Lu Zifeng's opinion, his uncle's words were the most basic courtesy. Although the matter had passed, everyone knew that sometimes people said they didn't care about something, but it was unknown what they were thinking in their hearts.
Lu Mingyuan also stood up and toasted Lu Lanqing, and then it was the turn of the three Lu Zifeng brothers, who all said some high-sounding words.
The banquet lasted until the early afternoon. A group of people said goodbye to the two old men and returned to the capital. Why did they say two old men? Because Lu Lancheng said he would not go no matter what, but would stay here with his brother for two days and meet the village chief by the way.
Lu Mingyuan and Lu Zifeng both understood Lu Lancheng's preferences and knew that he liked to stay in the countryside, so they did not force him.
Lu Zifeng and his group did not arrive in the capital until noon. The main reason was that Lu Minghan and Lu Mingyuan were both drunk. They were originally planning to let them stay there for one night, but they were unwilling to do so. So they were carried into the carriage, but who knew that they started vomiting alcohol crazily on the way.
The three Lu Zifeng brothers were speechless and had to help the two men vomit out the wine and feed them water, so when they returned to Duke Dingguo's Mansion, it was already noon.
When Old Lady Kang saw that both of her sons were drunk, she was so angry that she almost hit them with her cane. Fortunately, Lu Zifeng was quick to stop her.
"Grandma, let's not be angry. You know that Uncle and Father have complicated feelings towards Grandpa. They know that he is their father, but what Grandpa did back then has left Uncle and Father feeling a bit resentful. It seems like nothing at ordinary times, but today he just happened to have a few drinks, so he just burst out. It's better this way, it's better than holding it in, otherwise it will be bad for your health over time!"
Aunt Cui standing by also understood her husband. Not being able to give birth to a son was his greatest pain in life. Although he now had several nephews, could nephews compare with sons?
As for Lu Mingyuan, Lu Zifeng knew why his father was sad. It was because his grandfather wanted him to leave. His uncle was injured and it was difficult for him to have descendants. Then the final title would be given to the son of his favorite third son, Lu Minghong. This meant that Lu Mingyuan was abandoned by his biological father. He would rather let him go to the countryside and live a poor life than let him grow up in the capital and compete with his favorite son for the right to inherit the title.
So when Lu Mingyuan drank at the banquet, Lu Zifeng not only did not stop him, but also forced Lu Mingyuan to drink several glasses of wine, just to make him drunk so that he could get rid of the resentment in his heart.
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