These words stunned Qin Jian, and the man who was still a little drunk instantly sobered up.
"You found my family?"
Qin Jian could only think of this one possibility, but he found it unbelievable. He didn't even know where he came from. He started working for the emperor, who was then Prince Chen, when he was a teenager. He was always on the move and had even less news about his family.
Lu Baichuan: ...
Suddenly I didn't know what to say; this man seemed to be missing a screw in his head.
"Speak up! Is there really news about my family?"
Qin Jian was still a little excited. He wondered what his family was like. He wished they were like Uncle and Aunt Lu's family. He would be laughing in his dreams.
"No!"
Lu Baichuan replied curtly, and Qin Jian's disappointment was clearly visible to the naked eye.
Seeing him like this, Lu Baichuan thought of the time he spent searching for his family and couldn't help but feel sympathy. He softened his tone and said, "Although I don't have any news about your family, you're getting old, and you can't keep delaying your marriage, can you? My son is already so grown up, and you're still single. That's not fair."
As he spoke, he patted Qin Jian on the shoulder, trying to draw his attention.
Qin Jian wasn't the type to dwell on things, especially since he had been alone since childhood. He longed for family, but didn't have deep feelings for them, and quickly returned to normal.
He turned to look at Lu Baichuan and exclaimed, "So you were just trying to introduce me to a girl? You should have said so earlier!"
Speaking of girls, he thought of Xinran, the only girl in his life he had ever actively tried to please. Thinking back to those days, he felt worse than death.
That's because he doesn't like Xinran, but he still longs for a life like Lu Baichuan and his sister-in-law.
"Tell me, which family's daughter is she?"
He knew that Lu Baichuan never meddled in other people's business, and that he only said that because he treated him like a brother, so he naturally had to give him face.
Whether he and the girl can actually get along is another matter entirely.
"She is the Empress's younger sister. Jiu'er has met her a few times and thinks she is a very nice person. It was the Empress who asked Jiu'er to ask your opinion. If you are willing, we will arrange for the two of you to meet."
Lu Baichuan didn't want to hide it from him, so he spoke frankly and didn't want any misunderstandings between them.
"The Empress's own sister?"
Qin Jian's eyes widened instantly. What did he do to deserve the opportunity to be a member of the royal family?
If the Empress had such intentions, even if she didn't ask him and directly bestowed the marriage upon him, he would have no choice but to agree. With this relationship involved, even if he wasn't willing, he wouldn't mistreat the girl after the marriage.
However, the Empress did not do that. Instead, she had her sister-in-law speak to Lu Baichuan and then have Lu Baichuan ask him for his opinion, which was considered to show her full respect.
Qin Jian's heart was immediately stirred, deeply moved.
He used to be like Cheng Meng, closely following Prince Chen. It was only after Lu Baichuan's involvement that he started going out on missions with Lu Baichuan.
During the years he served Prince Chen, he also had the opportunity to meet the Princess Consort's younger sister. The little girl was quiet and very cute, and often followed behind her older sister.
For a while, the little girl particularly liked going to the Prince's mansion. When the Princess went to see the Prince, the little girl would also go along, and occasionally she would secretly peek at them. At the time, he even thought that the little girl had some feelings for her brother-in-law.
Looking back now, did I have feelings for him?
"hey-hey……"
For some reason, I suddenly felt a little happy. The little girl was so young back then, and she had already fallen for him?
Is he that charming?
"Judging from your expression, you're probably eyeing that girl too. Alright, I understand. I can go back and report to my wife now! I'm going back to sleep. You two can do as you please."
He got up and left without a trace of regret.
"Lu Baichuan, you womanizer who neglects your friends!"
Qin Jian cursed, but he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
The seed that was buried deep in my heart seems to have quietly sprouted.
He always felt that he was just a subordinate and not good enough for a lady from a prominent family, so he never dared to dream of her. Even now that he had an official position, he still felt that the girl was out of reach.
That's the emperor's sister-in-law, how could someone like him, who comes from humble origins, even think about it?
But ironically, while he lacked the courage, the young girl did not; she actually took the initiative to go to the Empress to bring up this matter.
How could he not be moved?
After learning of Qin Jian's intentions, Jiang Jiuniang entered the palace the next day. Coincidentally, the Empress's younger sister, Peng Yuan, was also waiting for news in the palace. After hearing what Jiang Jiuniang said, her face turned red with joy.
"I told you there wouldn't be any problems, right? You're the one who's been worrying."
The Empress held her sister's hand comfortingly and sighed, "You've wasted so many years waiting for him. If that brat dares to disagree, I'll have the Emperor teach him a lesson!"
Her younger sister is nineteen this year. If it were any other girl, she might already be a mother. But her silly sister has always refused to let the family arrange a marriage for her. She never said she was willing before, but recently Qin Jian made a contribution, so she came to her and said that she likes Qin Jian.
She's really good at holding back; she didn't even say anything to her own sister.
Peng Yuan said somewhat embarrassedly, "Even if I had brought it up before, he wouldn't have agreed."
Long ago, she had asked Qin Jian in a very subtle way. Qin Jian said with a self-deprecating tone that no young lady would be interested in someone like him. Moreover, even if they were to get together, the world would not approve of it. If she were to suffer a lifetime of hardship with him, it would be better not to hold her back.
From then on, she kept her feelings to herself and never mentioned them to anyone.
Now, he is her brother-in-law's favorite, and he has made a great contribution this time. His future is limitless, and he can provide her with a good life. That's why she brought up the old matter again, wanting her sister to help her out.
Seeing that Peng Yuan seemed to know Qin Jian very well, Jiang Jiuniang knew that the two must have known each other before. It was rare for the young lady to have waited for him for so many years.
However, considering that Qin Jian has been away from home all these years, apart from that time with Xinran which was for a mission, he has never had any ambiguous relationships with any other women.
Furthermore, he has no substantial relationship with Xinran, and overall, Qin Jian is still innocent.
Peng Yuan's wait was worthwhile.
Seeing her sister like this, the Empress couldn't help but feel sorry for her and said, "Then I'll have Qin Jian come to the palace tomorrow so you can meet?"
"No need for that trouble. There are too many people and too many eyes in the palace. Who knows what might happen?"
Jiang Jiuniang helped to think of a solution, and then said, "I get along very well with Yuanyuan and like her a lot. I'd like to invite her to my home for a couple of days. I hope Your Majesty won't be reluctant to let her go?"
Upon hearing this, the Empress's eyes lit up. Qin Jian and the others were currently residing in the General's Mansion, so her sister could see them directly upon arrival.
That's definitely a good idea!
"Okay, let's do it that way!"
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