Chapter 35 Wishful Thinking
As Pei Jinxuan listened to the servant's report, life gradually came to his eyes.
He just knew it!
He knew it!
When Shen Yuheng came to the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion to propose marriage, Lu Qiaoxiao was not even there.
The marriage was negotiated by Lu Yong and Shen Yuheng, and Lu Qiaoxiao, the person involved, did not even show up.
This is enough to show that Lu Qiaoxiao has no interest in Shen Yuheng.
Qiao Xiao must have obeyed his parents' orders and was powerless to resist.
And the power-hungry Lu Yong also had his eyes on Prime Minister Shen, the wealthy son-in-law, and was anxious to marry his daughter off.
Even if Lu Qiaoxiao no longer likes him that much, as long as she hasn't fallen in love with someone else, he still has a chance!
You know, on the day of the engagement, Lu Qiaoxiao dressed up just to welcome his arrival.
At least she liked him.
"Second Young Master? Second Young Master?" When the servant saw the smile on Pei Jinxuan's face, he suddenly felt a creepy feeling in his heart.
His son hadn't laughed so happily for a long time, but—
My eyes were bloodshot from not getting enough sleep for days, which was scary.
"Take out my official uniform, I'm going to visit King Pingyang." There was a hint of joy in Pei Jinxuan's voice that he himself was not aware of.
——
Xiuyue Tower:
Lu Xiuzhu was locked in the room and not allowed to go out. She was bored and curled up on the couch, glancing at the man sitting upright at the table.
Lu Qingyue still ignored her, but compared to the crazy behavior a few days ago when she would come up to her and slap her at any time, she had calmed down now.
She was thinking that although Lu Xiuzhu was stupid and rushed to sacrifice herself to Prince Ding'an, it was obvious that Prince Ding'an was not a good match for her.
Was all the devotion he told her before fake?
Yesterday, my aunt pulled me aside to chat, saying that she felt this matter was not simple.
Why did Lu Xiuzhu sneak over during the time of worshipping Buddha, and that bitch Lu Qiaoxiao happened to be there too?
At first they all thought that Lu Qiaoxiao wanted to climb the high branch of Prince Ding'an, but she turned around and went to Prime Minister Shen.
This is in addition to the fact that Lu Qiaoxiao and Lu Yong have been discussing the division of property these days.
Lu Qingyue narrowed her eyes. How many things did Lu Qiaoxiao secretly push forward?
——
The Ding'an Palace did not refuse Lu Yong's visiting card.
He sat in the front hall of the palace, feeling restless. He heard from the servants that Prince Ding'an had been called away by Concubine Li and would be back later.
Lu Yong looked at the snacks and tea on the table and thought that this hospitality was quite sincere.
Moreover, Prince Ding'an has always been much more low-key than Prince Pingyang, and he does not have any hot potatoes assigned by the emperor.
Compared to his previous plan of marrying Lu Qiaoxiao to the Pei family, this marriage is much safer.
This is because the Shangshu is nothing in front of the imperial power in an important department like the Ministry of Revenue. If he takes the wrong side, all the people involved will be killed without a burial place.
Prince Ding'an himself is respectful and polite, and Concubine Li is quite favored by the emperor. No matter how you look at it, she is very likely to be the future crown prince.
Anyway, Lu Xiuzhu and Lu Qingyue are both his daughters, so the result will be the same no matter which one he marries.
After Lu Yong comforted himself in this way, he felt much more relaxed.
He picked up a piece of dessert and looked at it in his palm for a while. Just as he was about to put it into his mouth, footsteps were heard at the door.
A figure with extraordinary bearing came into view.
The man was wearing a wide black and gold embroidered python robe, with a gleaming jade belt around his waist. His eyebrows and eyes were strong, leaving an impression on people at first sight.
"Sir Lu, I've been waiting for a long time."
Lu Yong looked up and felt that the natural aura of nobility faintly revealed between his brows made people naturally feel afraid.
He bowed respectfully and said, "Your Highness Prince Ding'an, I'm sorry to bother you."
Wei Yan glanced at him lightly and walked straight forward to sit in the main seat.
"Lord Lu, just be frank." His voice was mellow and gentle, yet it carried a hint of chilliness.
Lu Yong nodded and said slowly, "I am indeed here regarding my daughter's matter. May I ask Your Highness, Prince Ding'an, what is your opinion?"
Wei Yan exhaled lightly and said, "I just came back from my mother's visit. She was very angry."
Lu Yong lowered his head, frowned, and felt a tightness in his chest.
Are they trying to shirk their responsibility? They're taking advantage of the situation.
But Lu Yong still didn't dare to get angry. He whispered, "What do you want, Concubine Li?"
Wei Yan's eyes flickered. Today, his mother smashed her most treasured porcelain cup in front of him in the palace.
The Queen Mother disliked Lu Xiuzhu and thought she was a shameless bitch.
But he—felt okay.
When he insisted on giving Lu Xiuzhu a legitimate status despite his mother's anger, his mother put forward conditions.
"Master Lu, the Queen Mother said that we should marry both daughters of the Lu family together, with Qingyue as the principal wife and Xiuzhu as the concubine. She will agree."
"What?" Lu Yong felt a lump in his chest. Wasn't this going to slap the face of his honest family, the Yong'an Marquisate?
"Your Highness! You know that doing this will make us a laughing stock in the whole city!" He was heartbroken, covering his chest with his hands, looking like he might collapse at any moment.
Wei Yan spread his hands helplessly. He naturally didn't want to do this.
The Queen Mother's intention in doing this was simply to irritate Lu Xiuzhu and remind her at all times that she was always inferior to her biological sister.
When Lu Yong came out of Prince Ding'an's Mansion, his eyes were empty and his steps were unsteady.
He stared blankly at the road ahead. It was spacious and bright, but why did he feel that the road was getting narrower and narrower?
He always walked with high spirits, but today, he was as dejected as if his Yong'an Marquis Mansion had been sentenced to death.
A familiar figure suddenly appeared before his eyes, and his eyes slowly refocused.
Looking closely, it turned out to be Lu Qiaoxiao.
She rarely goes out for a walk on weekdays, so why did she come to Xishi today?
This place is not close to home.
Lu Qiaoxiao also saw Lu Yong. A hint of coldness flashed across her eyes, but soon, she put on a submissive expression.
"Daddy!" She looked worried. "Why do you look so depressed?"
Lu Yong suddenly felt the bitterness in his stomach surge up, and tears almost fell.
He told Lu Qiaoxiao the whole story.
Lu Qiaoxiao just listened patiently. She looked as gentle as could be, but her heart was actually chilled to the bone.
The sum of what she and Lu Yong said in her previous life was not as much as what she had said to Lu Yong since her rebirth.
Moreover, this time it was Lu Yong who took the initiative to find her.
She rolled her eyes slightly, and said in a troubled tone, "My daughter recently heard something. I wonder if it can help solve our current predicament."
Lu Yong subconsciously asked, "What's the solution?"
A face full of panic was reflected in Lu Qiaoxiao's cold eyes.
In his previous life, he ignored her and let her die in the Pei family compound.
He is her biological father.
Shen Yuheng had only met her a few times in her previous life, yet he still felt pity for her miserable fate.
But the timid man in front of her only regarded her as a tool to cling to the powerful.
In this life, he regarded her as his life-saving straw.
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