Chapter 4: Countryside Engagement

I thought that since I had just arrived in this time and space, I would toss and turn and have trouble falling asleep.

She never thought that she underestimated herself.

The next day.

The morning mist slowly dissipates, and the winter sun shines faintly.

The cold wind suddenly stopped, and it turned out to be a rare sunny day with no clouds in the sky.

As soon as he opened the door, Lu Mingchao saw the two generals Heng and Ha guarding the door.

"Little sister, here are some meat buns."

Lu Lei's mouth was stretched to his ears when he smiled, and his big white teeth were very conspicuous.

Lu Mingchao took the bun in a daze and took a bite under the eager gazes of the Lu father and son.

"Chao Chao, the weather is nice today, shall we go home?"

Looking at Lu Mingchao who was obediently eating the meat buns, Lu Fu felt sad and full of guilt. He couldn't help but want to reach out and stroke Lu Mingchao's head.

However, the outstretched hand slowly dropped down.

Seeing this, Lu Mingchao took the initiative to lean over.

Mr. Lu, who has been supporting his family through thick and thin for half his life, has tears in his eyes again like his young wife.

"Dad, is it far?"

Lu Mingchao asked curiously while leaning against the railing and chewing a bun.

No matter how good the weather is, it's winter already. If you hurry, it's okay if you walk a short distance, but if you walk too far, it will be fatal.

Father Lu immediately understood what Lu Mingchao was concerned about, and said with a smile, "Let the tea stall owner outside the city take care of our donkey cart. We will take the donkey cart back home after we leave the city."

Hearing this, Lu Mingchao breathed a sigh of relief.

As soon as I stepped out of the inn, the bright and warm sunshine shone on my body. I felt cozy and comfortable, and every bone in my body felt like it was soaked in warm water.

Lu Lei took the package on his own initiative, stealing glances at Lu Mingchao from time to time.

His sister is so pretty.

When the sun shines on it, it seems to glow.

"Brother, watch the road."

Lu Mingchao smiled and reminded jokingly.

Lu Lei's slightly rough face suddenly turned red as if blood was dripping from his face, and he even walked with his hands and feet together.

"You're so grown up, and you still have to worry about you every day." Father Lu raised his hand and patted the back of Lu Lei's neck, saying unhappily.

Lu Lei was not annoyed, he just smiled innocently.

The smile on Lu Mingchao's lips gradually deepened. This day was still very promising and better than she had imagined.

Accompanied by the tireless cries of vendors on the long street, the group of three quickly left the emperor's feet and went to the capital.

As soon as Lu Mingchao left the city, a man dressed like a servant ran to the Yongning Marquis's mansion to report the news.

Upon receiving the letter, Marquis Yongning and his wife felt relieved but also a little dazed.

"Is he really gone?" Lady Yongning Marquis murmured to herself.

After all, when you raise your own daughter for more than ten years, you will develop some feelings for her, even if she is just a cat or a dog.

"Ming Chao is young and stubborn. Why don't you try to persuade him?"

"In such a huge mansion, she is missing a bite to eat?"

Marquis Yongning's voice was filled with dissatisfaction and anger that was hard to ignore.

Even in the capital city of Shangjing, which was full of talented men and beautiful women, Lu Mingchao's appearance was already impressive, not to mention his talent and reputation.

Even if there is no prince in the Zhenguo Mansion, there are still many people vying to marry her, and the mansion will have an extra helper then.

The wife of Marquis Yongning's face darkened. The slight reluctance in her heart was like the thin snow on the dead branches in the yard, which disappeared without a trace once the sun shone.

"Lu Mingchao has only been thinking about his marriage with Gu Huai, and has long resented you and me."

"As soon as you mentioned changing the engagement, she hit her head against the wall and tried to commit suicide, causing chaos in the Marquis's Mansion and the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. If she really stayed, who knows what kind of trouble she would cause."

"The scandal of two women fighting for one man is enough to make you unable to hold your head up in the court."

"Leave clean."

"The Marquis's Mansion is not short of talented and beautiful girls, and Lu Mingchao's value is not irreplaceable."

There can be two different kinds of people sleeping in the same quilt. After sharing the same bed for many years, Marquis Yongning's wife knew that Marquis Yongning was not a person who showed excessive fatherly love.

He was angry with her only because he felt that he had raised Lu Mingchao for so many years and let her down.

Sitting on a large carved chair, Lu Minghui was a little reserved, her slender fingers twirling her sleeves, her long eyelashes trembling and her eyes sparkling. She looked up again, her eyes were red, tears filled like shattered moonlight, her face was full of guilt and self-blame, and she choked with sobs, "Father and mother, I recognize my daughter only because I want to be with you all the time. I never thought of snatching anything from Ming Dynasty. Why don't you bring her back?"

"Ming Chao has been filial to my parents all these years, and I am grateful to you."

"Since the marriage contract is between the Ming Dynasty and the Crown Prince, then all the properties should be returned to their original owners."

"Dad, Mom, I want to make you happy."

If Lu Mingchao were here and heard these words in person, he would definitely say, "Yes, yes, yes, you are here to join this family, not to break it up."

Everyone returns to their own position. Lu Mingchao has no opinion, but refuses to make indirect accusations against her.

When Marquis Yongning and his wife heard this, they no longer cared about arguing.

There is no need to hesitate about which is more important, biological or non-biological.

The one they should feel guilty about is Minghui, not Lu Mingchao.

The wife of the Marquis of Yongning quickly held Lu Minghui's hand and said comfortingly, "Minghui, she has occupied your position for so many years and enjoyed a good life that she will never have in her lifetime. The Marquis's Mansion is indebted to her."

"These things originally belonged to you. Returning them to you is the right way to return them to their original owner."

"You, child, it's amazing that you have suffered so much and still have such a kind heart."

At this point, the wife of Marquis Yongning paused for a moment and turned to Marquis Yongning: "My Lord, a dragon gives birth to a dragon and a phoenix gives birth to a phoenix. The magic of blood is hard to describe."

"Although Minghui grew up in a farming family, she was able to speak appropriately and observe etiquette, and she was kind and filial."

"You said so?"

Marquis Yongning glanced at Lu Minghui inconspicuously.

Although her appearance is not as good as that of the Ming Dynasty, she is still pretty and eye-catching after dressing up.

Although his manners are a bit formal and petty, he is rich enough to support others, so that is not a problem.

The most important thing is that they are biological children and are connected by blood.

Lu Mingchao has already left, and he must not be separated from Minghui.

Thinking of this, Yongning Hou showed a loving smile on his face, "Minghui, your mother is right."

"My daughter will definitely be filial to her parents." Lu Minghui's eyes were full of admiration.

While the family of Yongning Marquis's Mansion was in a state of affection, with the father being loving and the son being filial, Lu Mingchao was hurrying on his way in a donkey cart that was leaking air everywhere and was shaking.

Lu Mingchao curled up in a thick cloak, unaware of the winter chill, and fell drowsy as the donkey cart swayed.

Perhaps it was because the donkey cart was bumping over rocks that Lu Mingchao woke up from his half-sleep. He was no longer sleepy, and he rested his cheeks in his hands, thinking about the marriage that the wife of the Marquis of Yongning had mentioned. He did not try to hide anything, but simply asked directly, "Dad, my foster mother told me that you have arranged a marriage for me?"

Ugly and vulgar, or a widower with children?

Looking from side to side, she felt that Father Lu didn't look like the kind of person who would be so cruel as to push his daughter into this fire pit.

Mr. Lu, who was driving the donkey cart, froze for a moment, and became as flustered as a child who had made a mistake.

Lu Mingchao narrowed his eyes and focused his gaze slightly, already confirming that the marriage was real.

However, she did not get angry immediately, but waited patiently for Mr. Lu's response.

"Chao Chao, you don't have to acknowledge this marriage. Dad will take care of it when he gets back."

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