When they first heard this, everyone in the family was stunned and strongly opposed Jiang Jiuniang's idea, feeling that she was leading the children astray. How could a person grow up and not get married?
If a person doesn't get married, can they still be considered a complete person?
Especially for women, if they don't get married and don't have children to accompany them, they may be carefree and happy when they are young, but what will they do when they get old?
But no matter what, Jiang Jiuniang insisted on her own ideas and even kept brainwashing her family, instilling the idea that they could live a good life without starting a family. Now her family members are numb to it and don't react to her saying such things anymore.
The happiest thing is having a bunch of kids at home. Before, they all followed their parents' wishes and the matchmaker's words. Now, it's all about their own wishes. Especially for Youya, who has been a bit anxious lately, she instantly calmed down.
She'll look for a suitable family if she can find one, and she won't if she can't. She's good at business and can take care of herself no matter what, so why is she so fixated on getting married?
The group nodded and decided to stay home for the next few days to help Jiang Jiuniang prepare for the banquet, instead of going to the shop.
The day of the banquet arrived quickly, but Lu Baichuan and Qin Jian had not yet returned from Daqingshan. Although Jiang Jiuniang was a little worried, she calmly managed the banquet, making everyone who came to attend very satisfied.
Lotus and Youya were quite capable, hardly tiring Jiang Jiuniang out; it was all handled by the two girls.
The guests invited were people who had a good relationship with the Lu family, as well as colleagues in the court who got along well with Lu Baichuan. Everyone brought their families to the banquet. Because there were many people, in order to prevent any trouble, separate tables were set up for men and women. Everyone did their own thing and did not interfere with each other. There were no problems during the banquet.
Leizi invited many of his classmates from the Imperial Academy to his home. The young people gathered together, drinking wine, composing poems, discussing literature, and making friends through literature. They were very happy.
"Brother Lu, why didn't you mention that there were so many people from your family today? I should have come with my grandfather!"
Some people became nervous upon seeing so many people in the mansion.
Before they arrived, they didn't know that so many people from the Lu family would come. They thought that Lei Zi had only invited his classmates and no one else.
After playing for a while, I realized there were more and more people, and that's when I realized something was wrong.
Those who could study at the Imperial Academy must have family members who held official positions in the court. Many families had received invitations, and their elders originally wanted to bring them to the banquet. However, they did not know that it was a banquet hosted by the Lu family, so they directly refused and came to find Lei Zi to attend the banquet. Who would have thought that their elders had also been invited to a banquet hosted by the Lu family? Seeing their own elders from afar was so frustrating that they tore their socks.
"Huh? Don't you know that today is my third uncle and aunt's homecoming banquet? Before, people would come to visit, but my third aunt found it troublesome, so she simply held a banquet to let everyone come together. It's quite convenient."
"I knew your families had received invitations, so I invited you to come and have fun. Didn't you know that before?"
Lei Zi was also a little confused. His aunt had given him the task of keeping an eye on his classmates to prevent accidents such as them getting drunk and falling into the lake, so he had gathered them together in advance.
Some people said they knew, but most people didn't. Lei Zi apologized to them, saying that he hadn't explained it clearly and that he could take them if they wanted to visit their elders.
However, everyone said that it was more fun for young people to be together, and no one actually went to see the elders.
The boy who had spoken earlier was close to Lei Zi. After everyone else was seated, he put his arm around Lei Zi and went to the side to say, "Brother Lu, tell me the truth, this banquet today isn't just a homecoming celebration for General Lu's family, is it?"
"In just this short time, I've already seen several people secretly observing us."
This man was named Yang Fei, the grand-nephew of the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy. He was a good person, two years younger than Lei Zi, but they had a very good relationship.
Lei Zi felt that Yang Fei was his good friend, not an outsider, so he quietly said to him, "My younger sister has reached a suitable age, and the family is preparing to arrange a marriage for her. They wanted to use this banquet to let him meet her. Don't go around spreading rumors."
Upon hearing this, Yang Fei's eyes lit up instantly: "Brother Lu, you didn't tell your brother about such a good thing!"
"What do you think of me? Do I meet our sister's criteria for a husband?"
"Which young lady is choosing a husband? Is it the one who went to the Imperial Academy with Miss Lotus to see you last time?"
Lei Zi was shocked that Yang Fei was actually eyeing his younger sister. He immediately distanced himself from him and said seriously, "Brother Zi Yang, I don't have the final say in these matters. Stay away from me. My family is seriously choosing a husband for my sister. Don't cause trouble!"
Yang Fei persisted: "You still haven't answered me. Was it when you went to see your Miss You with Miss Lianhua last time?"
For a few days, there were mock exams at the Imperial College, and students weren't allowed to go home. Lianhua took Youya with her to deliver something to Leizi. When Leizi came out to pick it up, Yang Fei happened to be with him, and that's when he remembered him.
Lei Zi scrutinized him carefully and found him to be impeccable in terms of family background, character, and academic performance. He then asked seriously, "Brother Zi Yang, are you serious?"
"Of course I'm serious! The Lu family's daughter is so outstanding, my mother has long instructed me to befriend you so that I can be the first to marry her and bring honor to the Yang family!"
Leizi:? ? ?
So you're befriending me just so you can get your hands on my sister?
How come I never noticed you were such a wolf in sheep's clothing before?
"Brother Lu, we've known each other for so long, don't you know my character? My Yang family has been honest and upright for generations, and our family background is simple. My father's household is clean and he has never had any concubines, and there are no shady characters in my room. My mother is also a good-tempered person, and she certainly wouldn't bully your sister. Although I haven't passed the imperial examinations yet, we can get engaged first, and then get married after I pass the examinations. If I keep failing the examinations, your family can break off the engagement and find someone else, how about that?"
Yang Fei spoke at length, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, trying its best to show Lei Zi its strengths.
Lei Zi covered his eyes with one hand, not wanting to look at him. He really didn't expect Yang Fei to be such a good actor. After spending so much time together, he hadn't realized that Yang Fei was actually after his sister.
"Do you know that the daughters of my family also have to do business, and they have to be out in public all day long? Can you accept that? Can your family accept that?"
Seeing that he was sincere after hearing so much, Lei Zi then told him his family's requirements.
Yang Fei was expected to hesitate, but to everyone's surprise, he nodded without hesitation: "Of course I can accept it. I've always admired the girls of your Lu family; they're all capable and independent, truly rare talents who are just as capable as men. My parents often praise your family's good upbringing, so they'll definitely be happy to accept! My family also owns quite a few shops; if she likes, she can manage them all, hehehe..."
Lei Zi:......
Why do I feel like I've been tricked?
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