Chapter 25 Taking the opportunity to propose marriage
Lu Qiaoxiao pursed his lips, thought for a moment, and asked, "Sir, is there anything wrong with Xiaoyou recently?"
Shen Yuheng's eyes flickered, and he replied perfunctorily, "He learns quickly and is willing to use his brain, but learning never ends. There's still a lot to teach him slowly."
The tone of his voice was not always flat, and he unintentionally emphasized the word "slowly".
Lu Qiaoxiao only heard the four words "learn very quickly".
I thought to myself, this brat can actually get praise from Shen Yuheng.
What kind of person is Shen Yuheng?
The youngest number one scholar since the founding of the dynasty, and the most valued minister by the emperor.
The Lu siblings have embraced this big tree.
She said shyly, "Your Excellency is welcome to add the burden. Whether I deserve a beating or a scolding is entirely up to you."
The corners of Shen Yuheng's lips slightly lifted up. This is how she acts as a sister.
It suits him very well...
If jade is not carved, it will not become a useful object.
This shows how deep the relationship between the two siblings is.
"Miss Lu, if you have anything to say, would you please tell me?" Shen Yuheng lowered his eyes, and beneath his seemingly calm expression was a solemnity.
The court urgently summoned him for questioning this morning.
Wei Junming seemed to be very concerned about his marriage.
Last time at the Spring Banquet, given the intelligence of King Ding'an Wei Yan, he must have wanted to do him a favor by rescuing Lu Qiaoxiao.
However, the emperor's mind is unpredictable. If he does not take action, the decree granting him marriage with Princess An Ning will probably be sent to the Chen Mansion.
Lu Qiao looked at him coldly. The man had a slightly furrowed brow, like an inviolable distant mountain.
In his previous life, he erected a monument for her out of compassion for the poor as a superior, not because of any deep friendship between them.
In this life, his favor towards her also came from his appreciation for his younger brother.
She knew that powerful officials needed to establish their own power in the court.
Seeing her silent, Shen Yuheng frowned and added, "I mean, things other than Xiaoyou."
Lu Qiaoxiao subconsciously looked up at him, but did not notice that the tips of the man's ears were slightly red and his breathing was gradually getting heavier.
Besides brother, everything——
If not—what did he know?
Shen Yuheng's spies were all over the capital. In the eyes of this powerful Prime Minister Shen, the news of the small Yong'an Marquis Mansion was...
Is that a big deal?
But if she missed such a good opportunity today, she was afraid she would not be able to bring herself to speak up again.
Mustering her courage, she pinched her thigh and bit the soft flesh between her lips: "Sir, I want... I want to invite you to my home for dinner."
My heart felt like it was pounding like a hungry rabbit in my chest.
His expression was compassionate, like a Buddha without desires, so much so that Lu Qiaoxiao felt guilty and didn't dare to look directly into those eyes that could penetrate people's hearts.
Will Shen Yuheng hate himself for his behavior that involves taking advantage of others?
Just as I was feeling anxious, a deep voice came from above my head:
"Today or tomorrow? We need to set a date quickly. I'm a bit busy lately."
Shen Yuheng's voice seemed a little hurried, as if he was determined to make it right now.
Lu Qiaoxiao looked at him and secretly complained: He is really busy, leaving others with only two days of spare time at most.
My brother said that Shen Yuheng could only sleep for less than three hours a day.
Prime Minister Shen is indeed a prime minister, able to arrange time so accurately and thoughtfully.
"Prime Minister, don't you want to know why?" Lu Qiaoxiao was happy, but there was also a dry feeling in his throat.
Such a good person, but in his previous life, he was killed on the battlefield.
In this life, I must never...
Absolutely not.
Shen Yuheng's cold eyes were filled with ripples, and his jade-like face exuded an ascetic temperament.
"If Miss Lu invites me, there's no reason for me not to go."
After he finished speaking, Lu Qiaoxiao's eyelids twitched unconsciously.
Does he trust her so much?
Yes, in his previous life, he, Shen Yuheng, was the only one who always believed in the character of the Lu siblings.
On the day of her death, when her soul left her body.
During the time at Pei's house, all I heard was the abuse and disgust of others:
They said Pei Jinxuan shouldn't have married this unlucky girl, as she had caused unrest in the Pei family.
A-di's death was slandered by others as him taking sides in private. He was a villain who was trying to curry favor with others for profit. He deserved to die at the hands of the bandits.
She withdrew her thoughts, her eyes were so sore that she didn't dare to look up at him.
"This is not a good thing." Lu Qiaoxiao took a deep breath and stared into his eyes.
"There are rumors circulating about our relationship. If you accept my invitation and go to the Lu family, it will undoubtedly confirm the rumors. It will be hard to clear them up in the future."
"Your Excellency has made a public statement, unlike me. If anything gets out, it will only bring bad reputation to you. I'm afraid it will taint your reputation."
"And, and I do have other selfish motives." She quickly raised her head, glanced at his calm eyes, and quickly lowered her head again.
"I borrowed your influence to take back the portion of the dowry and land that belonged to my mother."
This was indeed an exploit. Lu Qiaoxiao sighed softly and was silent for a while, but then he heard a light cough coming from above his head.
It also sounded like a low laugh.
"Know."
The man's voice was crisp, but it was like a small knife scraping her heart, making her feel numb and tingling.
Shen Yuheng's eyes were like cold stars, but also like raging fire that could engulf people. His voice seemed to be inducing, but also like pleading:
"Then I also have something to ask Miss Yu Lu."
Lu Qiaoxiao pursed her lips and breathed a sigh of relief.
This is good. If he asks me for something, I should reciprocate. That's the right thing to do.
"Please speak, Prime Minister." She simply raised her head and met those clear eyes.
The pear blossoms on the tree were gently blown down by the wind, dancing in the morning sun, making Shen Yuheng's jade-like face look even paler.
The breaths of the two people were intertwined with the fragrance of flowers, giving the atmosphere a lingering feeling.
"If I ask you to marry me, Miss Lu, would you be willing?"
Shen Yuheng stared into her eyes, his expression seemingly calm.
The fingers hidden in the sleeves curled up.
Because of the psychological qualities he developed over many years in officialdom, he can control his expressions, tone, and movements just right.
Lu Qiaoxiao's eyes instantly revealed a hint of fear.
Strange things have happened one after another recently. She moved her lips, but no sound came out.
Shen Yuheng in front of him had a cold expression, showing no emotion at all.
If she hadn't known that the man was standing right in front of her, she would have thought that he was a transformed Buddha statue in the temple.
“Prime Minister Shen, you just…just said…” Her voice trembled, and she held on to the carriage with one hand, barely supporting herself.
When Shen Yuheng saw her dazed look, his heart seemed to be gripped tightly.
Was she scared by herself?
It turned out that what she said to Pei Jinxuan was not true.
Shen Yuheng's expression darkened. He took a deep breath and pretended to be relaxed and calm, but in fact his inner clothes were already wet.
He said in a calm voice, "You said you were worried about what would happen to us. You're just afraid that others would link you to me."
"You also said that you have a bad reputation and you're afraid of tainting my good reputation."
"However, since everything has been spread to one place, why not make it happen? This will naturally solve Miss Lu's urgent problem."
Lu Qiaoxiao's heart was in his throat, and his hands hidden in his sleeves were shaking violently.
How come Shen Yuheng, when he talks about such a big matter as marriage, it sounds like a joke?
It was said that Prime Minister Shen had never been interested in women, and there were even rumors that the Prime Minister had eliminated all human desires and was not interested in that kind of thing.
If not, if not that is true?
Why is he so anxious to tie himself to a woman?
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