Chapter 16: Vicious Sister-in-law
Lu Yuanze has a very strong self-esteem.
When he proposed to marry the eldest daughter of the Xu family, he was secretly ridiculed.
The Xu family held the highest rank of government officials, and the brothers were all outstanding men. They loved their only daughter, Xu Shiyun, deeply. She is a true daughter of a noble family.
As for the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion, it became an empty shell after the old marquis passed away.
Moreover, because Lu Yuanze had a weak health and had been studying literature since childhood, it was even more difficult for him to take steps.
Marrying a girl from the Xu family is truly wishful thinking.
Who knew that Xu Shiyun was deceived by his good looks and really insisted on marrying him.
After getting married, she accidentally learned about Lu Yuanze's embarrassment and inferiority when facing her father and brother. For Lu Yuanze's self-esteem, she cut off contact with her mother's family.
At this moment, she was a third-rank imperial lady, one rank higher than Lu Yuanze.
Although there is no comparison between an official position and an imperial edict, she felt a secret sense of joy in her heart.
"Yunniang has a pure heart, is virtuous and generous. She deserves the imperial title. But I am useless and cannot earn an imperial title for Yunniang." Lu Yuanze let out a breath.
My father once asked for a decree for my mother, but was rejected by His Majesty.
Now, he felt like he had been slapped in the face.
Xu smiled but said nothing. If it were usual, she would probably humble herself to dust just to please him, right?
"My parents are out of prison, and my eldest brother has been promoted. I want to go back home tomorrow." Xu said with a faint smile. She couldn't wait to go home.
Lu Yuanze hummed softly.
"It's time to go over and congratulate them."
[The scumbag dad is going to be mad, he lost more than he gained. 】
[They also provided the Xu family with a great opportunity. They deserved it. Lulululu...] The little fellow kept complaining, which made Xu's depression fade a little.
It wasn't long before Xu returned home.
Lu Wanyi personally brought the butler Quan up.
"Sister-in-law, you are finally back home. This...this power of housekeeper was not something I fought for. It was forced into my hands by my eldest brother." She explained helplessly, mumbling with red eyes.
Mrs. Xu really loved her. When she came into the family, Lu Wanyi was only two years old.
The old man was not feeling well at the time, so the old lady waited for him all night.
Lu Wanyi slept in her room and she was the one who coaxed him into raising.
"How could I blame you? We are as close as mother and daughter. Don't I know what kind of person you are?" Seeing that Lu Wanyi's hands were cold, she specially brought her a cup of tea to warm her up.
This is Lu Wanyi’s favorite Longjing tea before the rain.
Lu Wan snorted angrily: "Brother is blaming my sister-in-law without any reason, I will settle the score with him later!"
"If he dares to bully you, I will not acknowledge him as my elder brother!" Her angry look made Xu feel warm in her heart.
In the Lu family, perhaps only Lu Wanyi is sincere to her?
"Your elder brother, do you really have me in your heart?" Xu was dazed for a moment and murmured unconsciously.
Lu Wanyi was stunned for a moment, then pulled Xu intimately.
"Sister-in-law, although my elder brother is a bit of a jerk, he is sincere to you. He knelt in front of the Xu family for three days and three nights before he married your precious daughter."
"Look at all these years, he has not had a single beautiful woman around him. The whole capital knows about his infatuation."
"If he does something reckless, I'll be the first to disagree."
"I am your sister-in-law's sweetheart, and I'm telling you the news. Those little bastards outside, don't even think about coming in!" Lu Wanyi sneered and leaned on Xu's shoulder affectionately.
Xu felt very relieved.
Lu Chaochao had just woken up and was smacking his lips.
[Little cotton-padded jacket, no! I am my mother’s little cotton-padded jacket that never leaks! 】
[She’s leaking, she’s leaking!] A month after my mother gave birth, she didn't return to the old house at all. She went to serve the concubine during her confinement. 】
[No one can take my place as my little cotton-padded jacket!] Humph...you bully me because I can't speak. When I can speak again, I will scold you to death! 】
Xu's hand holding Lu Wanyi slowly stiffened.
Xu's fingertips trembled slightly.
"What's wrong, sister-in-law?" Lu Wanyi smiled with an admiring look.
The old lady was already old when she gave birth to her, so she was considered a late-born daughter.
Also because the old lady was very old, it was Xu who had been raising her. Xu devoted more effort to her than to her own children.
"Sister-in-law, about the new number one scholar last time..." Lu Wanyi's cheeks were rosy, and she was slightly shy.
Lu Wanyi bit her lower lip lightly. She was already nineteen years old and could not delay any longer.
"My sister-in-law asked me last time to help Wanyi find out." She had taken a fancy to the newly crowned number one scholar while watching him parade on horseback, and she was attracted by his appearance.
If Xu hadn't heard Lu Chaochao's thoughts, I'm afraid she would have agreed to it by now.
But now...
Xu touched her hair and said, "When I entered the house in my wedding dress, you had just learned to walk, and you stumbled over and hugged my legs, calling me mother."
"I still can't forget this scene. I love you more than any of my brothers."
Lu Wanyi's eyebrows were startled, as if he didn't dare to look into her eyes, and he slightly turned away.
"I was young at that time and made a fool of myself. Fortunately, my sister-in-law treated me like her own daughter." All her etiquette was taught by Xu.
Mrs. Xu gave her a deep look and said, "I will look for a new number one scholar for you, but I am your sister-in-law after all. Your mother has to make the decision on marriage."
Lu Wanyi pursed her lips and agreed reluctantly.
If it were in the past, Xu would have already taken the responsibility and prepared portraits of all the good men in the capital, as well as their family backgrounds and personalities, and sent them to her for her to choose.
This shows the power of the Xu family in Beijing.
If Xu were to arrange a marriage, Lu Wanyi's marriage could be taken to a higher level.
But now, she pushed it to her mother.
My mother is from the countryside and doesn’t have many friends, so how can she find a good family?
After Lu Wanyi left, Xu's face suddenly darkened.
"Madam, didn't you say before that the old master's last disciple is quite talented and you wanted to marry him to Miss Wanyi?" Dengzhi had just prepared the gifts for tomorrow in the warehouse.
"Go and check whether she returned to her old house in Qingxi in February." Qingxi is three days' journey from the capital, so there will always be traces of her there.
Dengzhi paused, then agreed.
At dinner time, Lu Yuanxiao just came back from the academy.
He was exhausted, as if all his rebelliousness had been shed.
"Mother, I'll come and have dinner with you." Lu Yuanxiao forced a smile. He tried to catch up on his past studies, but ideals are full and reality is skinny. He had a hard time learning today.
"Brother Yuanxiao has grown up." Dengzhi thought to himself that with the third young master by her side, the lady would feel better.
"I don't know when your second brother will come back." Xu sighed.
"My second brother has gone out for study and will be back home before the New Year." Yuanxiao whispered.
After the mother and son finished their meal, Lu Yuanxiao said, "I'm going to see my sister." Then he went into the compartment.
"The relationship between the brother and sister is very good." Dengzhi covered his mouth and laughed.
When Xiao Chaochao raised his eyes, he saw his enemy Third Brother.
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