Chapter 13: Marriage is something that cannot be forced

Lu Yanxiu was filled with resentment that did not dissipate until the morning. When he got on the carriage to visit his relatives at the Su family, he turned his body to the side when he saw Su He coming up, not wanting to look at him any more.

Su He didn't care about him at all, and ignored him after sitting down, just pretending that he didn't exist.

Lu's Mansion, Weirui Pavilion.

Liu was still asleep, and she heard Nanny Qin talking outside in a daze, accompanied by a few sighs from time to time.

She raised her voice to call the people over, and after asking, she learned that the children of Grandma Yang were beaten black and blue last night, and they couldn't lift their hands or legs!

"Who did it?"

"I heard that it was the one in the young lady's courtyard who ordered Pei Xia to do it..."

Liu cursed a few times and quickly sent someone out to get a doctor, who must make sure that the two children of Mrs. Yang were cured!

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Today, Su He specially wore a brightly colored Yanluo Qiyun skirt for her visit to her parents for good luck. The color of the skirt was as gorgeous as clouds, and the waist was properly tightened. The soft waist seemed to be slender, which made her look more charming.

Lu Yanxiu smelled the faint smell of powder on his side, and his heart itched for no reason.

Su He never put on makeup at home, and she dressed casually according to her mood. Most of them were simple and beautiful, and rarely had such brightly colored clothes.

Lu Yanxiu always felt unhappy when he thought that she was about to part ways with him and that there would be other men accompanying her in the future.

But if Su He stayed in the mansion, Qi Qi would also seek death. If she left, it would be over, but what about the children?

Yi'er and Jiao'er are both old enough to remember things, and I am afraid that the absence of their mother will have a great impact on their future.

Liu's words resurfaced in his ears, and Lu Yanxiu's mind was in a mess. He simply patted his head and stopped thinking.

They arrived at the Su Mansion. After all, it was the residence of the Minister of Rites. It was majestic and very different from the small family of Lu Mansion.

Seeing the door lintel again after a long time, Su He couldn't hide his excitement, and even the steps on the stairs felt a little frivolous.

Today, everyone knew that the young lady was going home to visit her parents, so they waited in the hall early, just waiting to receive Su He.

Su He's mother, Wang, could not contain her emotions, and when she saw her daughter passing the screen wall and appearing in her sight, she stepped forward.

"Mother, are you...well lately?"

Su He's voice was a little trembling, perhaps even she herself did not notice it.

In her previous life, even if the entire Su family died in a sea of ​​fire, she could not see them for the last time. When Su He heard the news of the tragic death of her loved ones brought by Liu Qiuqiu, her heart was broken, especially when she learned that her most beloved nephews and nieces were hugging each other with their sisters-in-law and brothers, and their bones were burnt and melted into one piece, and even the coroner could not separate them. Su He cried until she fainted several times!

Now that he has come back, his sister-in-law and brother are all well, his mother and father are well, and his nephews and nieces are still full of energy. Su He was moved to tears.

Lu Yanxiu thought to himself: It's just a meeting with my family, why is it so emotional?

The divorce has not been announced yet, and he still wants to leave a good impression in front of his father-in-law and mother-in-law. He immediately hugged Su He's slender waist and comforted her: "It's just that you haven't seen each other for a while, and Madam misses you so much. If you miss your family in the future, you can always come back."

Su He's face lightened, and she deliberately came out of his arms. This action fell into Zhao Wanrong's eyes, and she naturally guessed that the two of them were not in love.

She called the children to her side, and they surrounded Su He and called her aunt. Su He's face was soon filled with smiles.

Looking around but not seeing his father, Su He asked, "Isn't my father home today?"

Wang smiled and said, "A distinguished guest is visiting today, and he is receiving him in the study."

"It's Lord Lu Huaihe, the Minister of the Dali Temple."

Lu Yanxiu was worried and asked, "Why did Lord Lu come to see father?"

Wang knew a little about what happened at the banquet at the Princess's Mansion, so she didn't have a good face for this son-in-law. She frowned slightly as if she was dissatisfied, "How can a woman like me know about what happens in the court?"

Lu Yanxiu looked embarrassed and replied, "I am sorry for being rude."

Wang ignored him and pulled Su He to her side, asking about the trivial matters at Lu's Mansion.

She knew that it was really unfair for her daughter to marry down, and after marriage she served like a maid in her husband's house, and she had long lost the agility of a lady in the palace.

When Lu Yanxiu proposed to marry her, Wang was unwilling at first. Although he swore in front of the hall that he would marry Ah He, his eyes were wandering, revealing a hint of uncertainty.

But now that the matter is done, it is useless to regret it.

Zhao Wanrong asked Lu Yanxiu to take the children out to play in the yard. While he was away, she asked Su He about the rumor that everyone had a concubine in the Lu Mansion, and wanted to verify whether it was true.

Su He knew that this day would come eventually, and it would not work to hide it. Her mother and sister-in-law are both easy to talk to, and perhaps they can help her get a smooth divorce.

"Lu Yanxiu and I may be getting divorced."

Wang narrowed her eyes, held Su He's hand tightly and said uncertainly: "Do you know what the consequences of divorce are?"

Although Su He was still young, her stunning appearance could make men in Beijing go through fire and water for her, but she was ultimately a woman who left the Lu family, and her reputation was already much lower!

"Nonsense!"

Before Wang could answer, a scolding from outside the hall made Su He's heart tremble.

Her father Su Ronghai stood on the steps and walked slowly into the hall. His stern eyes stayed on her face, and he spoke again, "Now that you are married, you only need to fulfill your duties and responsibilities! Don't mention other things!"

"Father, you don't know that Lu Yanxiu is not a good man. I have been married to Lu's mansion for three years. He has taken care of his mistress for three years. The mistress brought her children into the house. I really don't want to share a husband with someone else, so I asked for a divorce."

Su He's eyes were red and full of tears. Her frown was full of brokenness and despair.

How could she not know what would happen after the divorce? If she really repeated the same mistakes as in her previous life, it would be a hundred times more painful than letting her die!

When Wang heard her daughter crying, her expression changed immediately. She asked tremblingly, "Did Lu Yanxiu really..."

Are those rumors outside true?

"Since ancient times, having three wives and four concubines has never been a rare thing! There is no one to support the Lu family. As the mistress, you should set an example! Don't mention this matter again in the future!"

Su He is the most beloved daughter of Su Ronghai. Even if she was raised in the palm of his hand, he could not allow her to do anything wrong.

There are many noble ladies in Beijing who have been divorced, but there are also many who stab them in the back.

Su Ronghai would not allow his daughter to be pointed at by some prejudiced people, so he did not agree to the divorce!

"Father! I have made up my mind about this matter, please don't persuade me anymore!"

Su He turned her head, her hoarse voice was filled with tears.

This was the first time she disobeyed Su Ronghai. When she thought about having to get along with Lu Yanxiu in the future, she would feel a strong nausea in her stomach.

Her eyes moved and she found that there was another person standing behind Su Ronghai.

Today, Lu Huaihe wore a fu hat, a dark blue official uniform, and an official badge and a Ruyi jade pendant around his waist.

At this moment, he looked at Su He calmly, his eyes were calm, his thoughts were flying, and his heart was already in a mess.

Due to the presence of Lu Huaihe, Su Ronghai's face darkened, his eyes were drooping, his lips moved slightly, and he was about to say something, but he didn't expect him to speak first.

"Miss Su is beautiful and intelligent, and she is virtuous. I believe that men in Beijing are flocking to her. Marriage is something that cannot be forced."