Chapter 290 Have You and I Met Before?
"Since ancient times, marriage is a major event that is decided by parents and matchmakers."
"Heh." Lord Lerong couldn't help but chuckle.
What qualifications does Gu Shen have to say that marriage is a matter of parents' orders and matchmaker's words.
With a cold sigh, the atmosphere in the private room instantly froze.
Everyone present here knows about the grievances and entanglements of the previous generation.
It would have been fine if Gu Shen had just tried to steal the marriage, but she went on to spread rumors and slander Princess Pingning, insulting her reputation.
It is normal for County Lord Lerong to feel indignant for his mother.
Gu Zhen's face turned red.
Lu Mingchao, who was in a dilemma, pursed his lips and said, "We haven't exchanged the engagement letter yet, nor have we officially announced it to the outside world. It's not that there is no room for maneuver."
"Zhenzhen, the one who can really make the decision in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion is your father. You may as well tell the Duke of Zhenguo about your wishes."
"When the Duke of Zhenguo was young, he fought on the battlefield to defend the country and the people, and made great contributions. I don't think it's..."
Under the pressure of Lord Lerong's gaze, Lu Mingchao silently swallowed the words "he is a person who cannot distinguish right from wrong and has no vision".
Gu Zhen laughed at himself and shook his head, "My father gave my marriage full authority to my mother."
"Then go and ask Gu Huai for help." Lu Mingchao decided to go for broke.
In comparison, the Duke and his wife valued Gu Huai more.
Gu Huai is the crown prince, shouldering the future of the Zhenguo Mansion.
The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion will consider Gu Huai's suggestions.
Gu Zhen was speechless.
How should she tell Lu Mingchao that after she pointed at Gu Huai's nose and cursed him, saying "No wonder Lu Mingchao doesn't want you anymore", she and Gu Huai just looked at each other in disgust and didn't say a word.
Ming Tian calmly and rationally analyzed, "Based on my personal understanding of the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, she is not the kind of person who is blinded by greed and treats her children as objects."
"She chose Pei Jian from Chengyang Marquis's Mansion. It must be that Chengyang Marquis's Mansion showed enough sincerity to impress her."
"It's just that I don't know how sincere they are."
“A mother does not know her daughter, and a daughter does not know her mother.”
"Miss Gu, why don't you have a heart-to-heart talk with your mother?"
Gu Zhen stole glances at Lu Mingchao again and again, and mustered up the courage to say, "But I already have someone I like."
"No matter what the sincerity of Chengyang Marquis's Mansion is, I am unwilling to marry Pei Jian."
Lu Mingchao:!!!
"I am happy with the brother of Ming Dynasty."
"Lu Minghua?" Ming Zhou was stunned.
If it were Lu Minghua, it would not be difficult for him to understand.
Lu Minghua is a gentle gentleman, a graceful and elegant man, with both talent and integrity.
Apart from the scandal at the flower viewing party, Lu Minghua himself is impeccable.
"No, no." Gu Zhen waved his hands quickly.
"He is Ming Chao's brother from the same mother, Lu Yao."
"Ming Chao, can you write a letter to ask Lu Yao for me?"
"As long as he has a little affection for me and takes a step towards me, the rest will be left to me."
Three pairs of eyes fell on Lu Mingchao's face.
Lu Mingchao was tired.
"I can write to ask, but don't hold your hopes too high."
"My second brother has no interest in relationships, let alone getting married."
She felt that Lu Yao's dislike for the Zhenguo Mansion was second only to his dislike for Lu Minghui.
It’s not that you shouldn’t have too much hope, but it’s best not to have any hope.
"Just ask."
“It’s no regret to know the answer.”
Gu Zhen held Lu Mingchao's hand and smiled with tears in her eyes.
Somehow, Lu Mingchao thought of Wei Tang.
That brave and restrained girl.
To be honest, the quality of Lu Yao's peach blossoms is really high.
However, she really didn't understand why Gu Zhen was obsessed with Lu Yao.
Is it because of the face?
You know, that day Lu Yao blocked the maids and guards of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion in the room and spoke to them very rudely.
Lord Lerong asked blankly, "Is your second brother a lay disciple of Buddhism?"
Lu Mingchao was defeated in a second. "It's a scholar."
"The scholar who is good for nothing is the scholar."
Gu Zhen corrected that "God has not let down the scholar, and has left him to see peace in the world."
Lu Mingchao secretly curled his lips.
This filter is really thick.
Lu Yao's ideal career path is to be a traitor and a thief who breaks new ground.
The mayor of Lerong County shook his head and asked, "Is your second brother very handsome?"
"How does it compare to amber?"
Lu Mingchao said calmly, "Two eyes, a nose, and a mouth."
"The second brother in the Ming Dynasty was a banished immortal." Gu Zhen's eyes were filled with nostalgia.
The mayor of Lerong County simply concluded, "It turns out that he is a cold and lonely person."
"No, it's because of the poisonous tongue." Lu Mingchao said righteously.
County Lord Lerong frowned and took two steps back. "Forget it, I can't scold you."
"Zhenzhen, tell me the truth, are you still obsessed with my brother's face?" Lu Mingchao asked seriously.
Gu Zhen nodded and shook his head, "He is a gentleman."
Lu Mingchao: Silence is her mother tongue.
After some casual chatting, Gu Zhen's expression gradually relaxed.
And Lu Mingchao finally relived the time when he chatted gossip with his little sisters.
It would be better if the topic didn't revolve around Lu Yao.
Gu Zhen had limited time to leave the house, so Lu Mingchao sent Gu Zhen off at the right time and drank cup after cup of tea.
God is merciful. Finally, I don’t have to carry water anymore.
Gu Zhen and County Lord Yue Rong were like-minded one moment, but became hostile to each other the next.
She is in a difficult situation.
"Tomorrow, this county lord will go downstairs and take a look."
"You said that as long as this county lord likes it, you can take it away." County lord Lerong said coquettishly.
Lu Mingchao waved his hands a little tiredly and said, "Even if you empty it, it's fine."
After receiving a satisfactory answer, County Lord Lerong happily left the room.
Ming Zhou said gently, "A Chao, I think that with what happened between you and Gu Huai, your brother should not get involved with Gu Zhen."
"I know what Sister Mingzhou is worried about." Lu Mingchao leaned on Mingzhou's shoulder.
She thought that she and Mingzhou hit it off from the first sight.
The first time she saw Ming Zhou, she had an odd sense of familiarity.
It's like we meet again after traveling through time and space.
It was not because of the old friendship between the original owner and Mingzhuo, but simply because of Mingzhuo himself.
"Zhenzhen seeks answers, not results.
"She saved me, and I couldn't just stand by and watch."
Sniffing the faint fragrance on Mingzhou's body, Lu Mingchao yawned sleepily, his rationality gradually eroded by sleepiness.
He asked in a lost voice before closing his eyes.
"Sister Mingzhu, have you and I met before?"
Mingzhou's heart trembled again and again.
Mingzhuo's body was stiff and he sat quietly.
Have you seen it before?
You must have seen it before.
She had met the young Ah Chao.
At that time, Ah Chao appeared to be obedient on the surface, but he had countless wonderful ideas inside.
Later, her Ah Chao changed.
She couldn't find her Ah Chao anymore.
During those years, she was like holding a cooked seed, waiting with wishful thinking for it to take root and sprout.
But I didn't expect that after many twists and turns, there seemed to be no way out, but I found another village with willows and flowers.
The seeds really sprouted.
Achao left the Marquis's Mansion and opened Qizhen Pavilion in Changhe County.
In Qizhen Pavilion, she saw the things that Ah Chao had described when he was young.
When the revolving music box of Chaofu Qizhen Pavilion in Changhe flowed into Shangjing, she went to Changhe without telling anyone and met Achao from a distance.
It is her Achao, but it seems not to be her Achao.
Her Ah Chao said that she had a family of great fortune.
Know Yourself and Know Your Enemy