After hearing what his uncle said, Lu Zifeng didn't have any thoughts. Through the end of the world in his previous life, he learned one thing: a person is not afraid of being used by others, because you will be noticed by others only if you have value to be used. If you are useless, who will respect you?
So he is not afraid of being used by others. As long as he can benefit from it, it is good enough.
When Lu Minghan and Lu Zifeng came out of the study, Lu Mingyuan had already arrived with his family and was talking to the old lady. Cui was also chatting with Tan Yunniang.
Fortunately, before coming to Beijing, Tan Yunniang had learned a lot about social interaction between noble ladies under the guidance of two maids. Now Cui was talking to her about the things to pay attention to when visiting guests away from home.
As they were talking, they talked about Lu Zifeng's marriage. In the past, they really wanted to wait for another year or two, but a few days ago, the Queen's unintentional words forced the two sisters-in-law to start looking for a good girl.
That night, Lu Zifeng couldn't escape being forced by his aunt and mother to tell him if he had a girl he liked. This made Lu Zifeng very confused.
Lu Ziyan watched the joke with a gloating look on his face. Although he was fifteen years old now, his elder brother had not yet arranged a marriage, so he could continue to live a carefree life.
Lu Zifeng saw Lu Ziyan's expression, but he didn't want to pay attention to him for the time being.
The dinner lasted until the end of the evening, when the brothers Lu Zifeng and Lu Ziyan escorted the family back to the Cheng'en Marquis Mansion.
"Zi Yan, did Situ Chen come to chat with you some time ago?"
Lu Ziyan was joking with Lu Zixuan who was sitting in the carriage. Suddenly he heard Lu Zifeng's question and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.
Lu Zimo, who was sitting in the carriage with Lu Zixuan, suddenly laughed. He knew that his second brother had been invited to the Prince Jing's Mansion by his cousin, the Prince of Prince Jing's Mansion, some time ago and had stayed there for more than ten days before being released.
Lu Zimo even went to Prince Jing's Mansion on purpose and saw his second brother being severely punished by his cousin. It was because he had been following a few playboys in the capital and was out teasing people all day long. Because of the face of Duke Dingguo's Mansion and the Queen Mother, those who were bullied dared not speak out. In fact, his second brother was being used by others. He did not do the bad things, but in the end, he was the one who took the blame. That's why his cousin, the prince, took him to Prince Jing's Mansion and gave him a severe beating. He also made his aunt sit aside and watch his second brother being punished.
"Hey, brother, do you know?"
Lu Zifeng didn't even look at Lu Ziyan, but nodded.
"Everything that Cousin Chen did was arranged by me. Since I have to go out, I want Cousin Chen to teach you well."
Upon hearing this, Lu Ziyan opened his eyes wide and looked at Lu Zifeng, his heart horrified. He didn't expect that everything his cousin did was arranged by his eldest brother. Does that mean that his eldest brother already knew that he was hanging out with those people?
Lu Ziyan smiled awkwardly and looked at Lu Zifeng in a flattering manner.
"Well, big brother, can you teach me personally next time? Don't bother cousin Chen anymore! You know cousin Chen is also very busy. The emperor often summons cousin Chen to the palace to take care of things these days."
Lu Zifeng nodded. "Well, I understand. Since you don't want to go to the academy, then come with me to General Lan's military camp in a couple of days! I think that place would be more suitable for you!"
When Lu Ziyan heard that his elder brother was going to take him to the military camp, he immediately became happy and rode his horse up to Lu Zifeng and said.
"Hey, big brother, what rank can you give me when I get to the military camp?"
Lu Ziyan's words almost made Lu Zifeng fall off his horse.
"You bastard, you haven't done anything yet, and you want to be an officer right after joining the barracks. Why don't you go to heaven?"
Lu Zifeng was almost mad with anger. When did he learn this habit of being overambitious but incompetent?
Lu Mingyuan and Tan Yunniang, who were chatting in the carriage, were also stunned when they heard Lu Zifeng's voice. They were still wondering what the two brothers were talking about. After listening carefully, they looked at each other speechlessly.
"Haha, look at your second son. I, as his mother, didn't know he was so ambitious."
Lu Mingyuan felt a little embarrassed by Tan Yunniang's contemptuous look. As a father, he had an unshirkable responsibility for his son becoming like this. It seemed that he had been so focused on studying during this period that he forgot about this kid. The eldest son was busy and didn't have much time to discipline the second son. It seemed that he couldn't just focus on studying in the future. The second son was growing up, and the eldest son's marriage would definitely be arranged, and the second son would be next.
After returning to the Marquis' Mansion, Lu Zifeng really didn't want to see Lu Ziyan for the time being, so he ignored him and went straight back to his own yard. After washing up with the help of Lu Chun and others, he lay down to rest.
Three days later, Lu Zifeng, who had rested enough, took Lu Ziyan to the camp in the western suburbs outside the city.
Lu Zifeng came here just to report. In fact, he didn't have anything to do. General Lan was not here most of the time, but at home. General Lan's deputy general was here to manage the entire camp.
Many soldiers were very happy to see Lu Zifeng coming. After all, Lu Zifeng had lived here for more than half a month last winter and was familiar with all the generals and soldiers here.
After paying his respects to General Lan, Lu Zifeng also talked about his younger brother. General Lan was very easy to talk to. After hearing about it, he asked Lu Ziyan to demonstrate a set of gun and sword skills on the spot, and finally boxing skills.
After reading it, General Lan liked it very much and said with a smile.
"Since the Second Young Master of the Lu Family enjoys the military camp, then you will serve under me as a flag officer from now on! It's a seventh-rank military position. If you perform meritorious deeds in the future, I will naturally promote you."
Lu Zifeng really didn't expect that General Lan would directly appoint Lu Ziyan as a seventh-rank flag officer. Although this position was not high, it was still an official position. Although Lu Zifeng was surprised, he did not object.
After arranging Lu Ziyan's affairs, General Lan looked at Lu Zifeng and said.
"Some time ago, an official document arrived from Laizhou Prefecture, saying that there was a group of bandits in the mountains near Laizhou Prefecture. I have now sent Deputy General Lin to suppress the bandits, but I don't know if he can finally wipe them out. Let me tell you first, if he fails, I will have to take your place."
Hearing General Lan say this, Lu Zifeng naturally nodded in agreement. He just gave you face by arranging an official position for your brother. You can't be an ungrateful person, right? "
Seeing that Lu Zifeng agreed, General Lan was naturally very happy. He hurriedly asked the kitchen to prepare some dishes so that he could have a few drinks with Lu Zifeng.
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