Although the house wasn't the kind of courtyard house they lived in, it was just an ordinary brick farmhouse. It looked unremarkable on the outside, but the interior was much more upscale than their kind of mansion.
Looking at this family, the man is handsome and the woman is beautiful. Whether it's their clothes, makeup, or the jewelry they wear, they are far superior to them.
Many people were somewhat reluctant before, thinking that the Lu family came from humble backgrounds and that if they were to try to establish a relationship with them or even get married, they would definitely be ridiculed in secret.
After all, a pheasant is always a pheasant, and can never compare to a phoenix.
But now it seems that everyone already knows the answer to who is the pheasant and who is the phoenix.
The boys and girls who had previously been resistant to the idea changed their minds instantly after seeing Lei Zi and his friends.
At this moment, they not only wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Lu family, but also wanted to maintain a lifelong friendship with them.
The boys glanced at Lianhua discreetly, thinking she was beautiful and poised, exuding elegance in every gesture, like a refined young lady from the capital.
Moreover, I've heard that Lianhua is particularly good at business and already has a lot of money at such a young age. If they could marry Lianhua, they would be better off financially.
Although merchants are considered lowly, they are wealthy, and they also have Lu Baichuan as a powerful backer. If they could really marry into the family, they could do whatever they wanted in this small county town.
At that moment, they suddenly understood the excitement of their elders, because they were excited as well.
The girls thought so too. They originally thought Lu Zilei and Lu Xiaoyang were just country bumpkins, but they didn't expect them to be so handsome. Lu Zilei, in particular, had the air of a scholar. They heard that he was a man of both literary and martial talents, with an immeasurable future.
With Lu Baichuan strategizing for him in the court, his official career will be smooth sailing in the future, and who knows how high he can rise? If he could marry him, he would definitely be able to live a life of luxury with him.
Their elders had long harbored this idea, as they had been inquiring about the Lu family's situation. Upon seeing them, they simply praised them without being overly surprised. After all, someone who could become a second-rank Assistant General in such a short time was no ordinary person, so how could his family be any less capable?
The most delightful thing was that the old patriarch of the Lu family personally led his entire household to greet them, which showed them respect and gave them a lot of face. It was something that would make people envious.
The Lu family led everyone into the reception room, where seats had been arranged, each with its own tea, snacks, and even fruits that were hard to find in this season.
Upon seeing these, everyone couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
The Lu family members were quite modest, simply smiling and agreeing throughout, without showing any arrogance or complacency.
The magistrate sighed inwardly. If it were his own family, his parents might not have been so calm, or even so hospitable to guests.
He seemed to have learned a lot from the Lu family.
The reception room was separate, with men and women seated separately. The men discussed official matters, flattered each other, and drank some wine, while the women sat with the Lu family women, talking about their children and husbands and discussing the delicious food. So far, the atmosphere seemed quite harmonious.
At this moment, Liu Yuexiang was so jealous she was practically bubbling with envy. Before coming to the Lu family, she had never imagined that the Lu family would be like this, or that Lianhua would be like this.
A girl about the same age as her wore a stunning pink jacket and skirt, which made her look even more delicate.
Lotus has fair skin, which looks even fairer in pink. Because of her beautiful appearance, she looks like a fairy who has stepped out of a painting, making it impossible for people to look away.
Yes, Liu Yuexiang can't take her eyes off her now.
Every year when she goes to her uncle's house for the New Year, her cousin prepares new clothes for her. This year, when she arrived, her cousin prepared a beautiful padded jacket and skirt for her. She fell in love with it at first sight and felt that she would definitely make a splash at the Lu family today. At the same time, she could give Lianhua a warning and tell her not to covet her Rong-gege. She also wanted to leave a deep impression on her Rong-gege.
But the moment she saw the lotus, she knew she had lost.
Compared to Lotus's pink jacket and skirt, the dress she was wearing, which she fell in love with at first sight, was nothing. Lotus's skirt was adorned with pearls and had many intricate embroideries, making it clear that it was very expensive.
Her situation was much simpler. Although she could outshine the other young ladies around her, she was still relegated to a supporting role in front of Lianhua.
Not only is she good-looking, but her voice is also so pleasant. Just now, she didn't even bother to see if Brother Rong was paying attention to Lotus; her gaze was fixed on Lotus the whole time.
Despite having so many guests, Lianhua wasn't nervous at all; in fact, she made sure everyone was well taken care of.
Although I don't personally arrange the hospitality, I know each of their preferences very well and can start conversations based on those preferences.
Each of them had different preferences, and what surprised Liu Yuexiang even more was that no matter what topics these noble ladies liked, Lianhua could talk to them fluently and readily. It seemed that there was nothing she couldn't do and nothing she didn't understand.
"Cousin, cousin?"
Liu Yuexiang called Zhang Lanxiang twice, but Zhang Lanxiang ignored her, instead resting her hand on her cheek and looking at Lianhua with fascination, listening to her talk about doing business in the prefectural city.
"Cousin, I need to go to the outhouse. Will you come with me?"
She needed to go out for some fresh air and remind herself and her cousin that they were women and couldn't be captivated by the lotus flowers.
Liu Yuexiang no longer dared to think about what Li Rong was thinking. After all, even she herself admired lotus flowers and was attracted to them, so the men were no exception.
However, Zhang Lanxiang refused to go with her, saying, "Have a servant take you. Lianhua's business in the prefectural city is so interesting, I want to hear her continue!"
Young ladies like them never dared to go out and show their faces in public, especially not to do business. They would be looked down upon, and not only would their own marriage be uncertain, but their families would also lose face.
But these prejudices seem to be non-existent in the Lu family. Lu Baichuan is such a high-ranking official, yet his family is in business, and they even encourage their children to go into business as well. They don't care what others think; they just do what they want to do.
Lianhua, a young girl, was able to set up a roadside stall to sell things at a young age. Now she can manage a shop in a luxurious place like the prefectural city, and even has a few apprentices under her command. Such experience and behavior are something that Zhang Lanxiang envies and even wants to have.
"Oh dear, cousin, I have something to tell you, come with me now!"
Ignoring Zhang Lanxiang's resistance, Liu Yuexiang pulled her out, carefully looked around to make sure no one was watching, and then whispered in Zhang Lanxiang's ear...
There's more to come, but it might be a little later. Don't wait, you can check it tomorrow. Working 24/7 is really tough, sigh!
You wouldn't believe it, my darlings! Everyone thought Liu Yuexiang would become a minor villain, but she turned out to be a fangirl instead.
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