"Grandpa, you are so righteous. Although I am a woman, I admire you greatly." Jiang Qinyu curtsied and looked at Grandpa Lu with admiration in her eyes.
If she were in her great-grandson's shoes, two generations removed, and asked her to give the resources she had prepared to a complete stranger, she would at least consider it for a few more days, if not agree.
However, Old Master Lu did not. The moment he saw Lu Yanzheng, he decisively handed over all his resources and influence.
In Jiang Qinyu's view, this old man must have the people in his heart. The reason why he was able to think about Xiao Rui in many ways before was because of blood ties and because he also believed that Xiao Rui would be a wise ruler who could make the people live a good life.
Grandpa Lu shook his head and quickly changed the subject, "Girl, I'm tired of living at my own home. How about I stay at your residence for a few days?"
He stared longingly at Jiang Qinyu. Though he was over seventy, his eyes were pure, as if he would burst into tears the moment Jiang Qinyu rejected him.
Jiang Qinyu was stunned for a moment, never expecting him to say such a thing. After a few moments of thought, she smiled and replied, "It's our honor that Grandpa can come to our home as a guest. You can stay as long as you like."
"You said it yourself, so I won't stand on ceremony with you." Old Master Lu immediately became happy, looking just like a child who had received candy.
Jiang Qinyu couldn't help but laugh, and turned to let Yunzhu make the arrangements.
The fact that Old Master Lu was staying at her house already said it all. No matter what the other members of the Lu family thought, they had to keep quiet, since their ancestor was now living in the General's Mansion.
The residence here in Qinzhou is a large three-courtyard mansion, and the plaque hanging at the entrance bears the three characters "General's Mansion" written by Old Master Lu himself.
Jiang Qinyu could sense that the old man was very protective of her and Lu Yanzheng, and the inscription on the plaque of their residence was a very clear signal.
However, some members of the Lu family still refused to believe in evil spirits. No one knows who came to Lu Qingzhao to test him. Well, now the old man has moved into their mansion. Let's see who dares to cause trouble now.
Jiang Qinyu was in a great mood and ate an extra bowl of food with Grandpa Lu at dinner.
"It's been a long time since the old master has eaten so heartily. Could it be that the food at General Lu's residence is particularly delicious?" Lu Zhong, the old master's personal steward, said with a smile.
The old man wiped his mouth and looked at Jiang Qinyu with a kind smile. "The food is definitely delicious, but the main thing is that this girl across from me is eating so heartily. When I see that, I can't help but want to eat a few more bites myself."
She looks so much like his late wife when she was young. If he had a daughter, she would probably look like Jiang Qinyu.
Jiang Qinyu was embarrassed by his words and smiled, saying, "Grandpa, please don't laugh at me. People say that having a treasure in the family is like having an elder. I'm happy that you can stay at our house, so my appetite is naturally better."
"You little rascal, you really know how to talk." Old Master Lu chuckled, the more he looked at Jiang Qinyu, the happier he became.
His first wife had passed away more than twenty years ago. He had only one wife in his life and never took a concubine or a mistress. He used to focus on his career, but now that he is old, he feels increasingly lonely and often thinks of the past. Only when he sees Jiang Qinyu does he feel like he is still truly alive.
After the two had their meal, Jiang Qinyu accompanied the old man on a walk around the mansion to aid digestion before they each went back to their respective homes to rest.
After tidying up, Yunzhu was about to leave when she suddenly asked, "Madam, is it really alright for Old Master Lu to stay here with us?"
"Why not?" Jiang Qinyu retorted, leaning against the headboard, pulling the covers up, a smile playing on her lips. "With him here, the Lu family won't dare to cause any more trouble, and we can sort things out in Qinzhou more quickly."
Yunzhu nodded as if she understood, "Madam is very thoughtful. I'll take my leave now."
After she left, Jiang Qinyu's expression calmed down, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.
If she had previously thought that the way Old Master Lu looked at her was a misperception, after spending time with him tonight, she was now certain.
The old man was indeed seeing another person through her.
Many times when the old man looked at her, his gaze wasn't focused on her, but rather blank, as if he was reminiscing about someone.
Could it be that she looks a lot like the old man's old friend?
Jiang Qinyu thought for a while but still couldn't figure it out, so she simply lay down and stopped thinking about it.
She was certain that the old man wouldn't harm her; as long as that was the case, nothing else mattered.
In any case, there are only benefits to Old Master Lu staying with her, so why should she dwell on those details?
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Located at the end of the most bustling street in Qinzhou, there is a mansion covering an area of over thirty acres, which is the Lu family mansion, the direct branch of the Lu family that is now in charge.
The atmosphere at the Lu residence was a bit off tonight. The maids were serving tea and water without making a sound, for fear of accidentally offending one of their masters.
"Brother, the old man has already moved into their house, aren't you going to say anything about this?"
The first to speak was Lu Peng, the head of the second branch of the Lu family and Lu Qingzhao's nominal father.
“Yes, brother, with the old man around, none of us can speak. Only you can talk to the old man. Do you really want to watch an outsider take away everything our family has worked so hard for over the years?” Lu Xiao from the third branch of the Lu family said indignantly.
Lu Qi from the fourth branch pondered and said, "To be fair, the old man is giving away so many of our family's things so casually. Not many family members are really convinced. Big brother should talk to the old man about this."
Lu Qingzhao was the one who secretly instigated this matter, but Lu Qi will not expose himself openly.
Lu Zhenting had four sons and no daughters. Lu Peng, from his second wife, was adopted but treated as his own son, despite being a son born out of wedlock.
Of course, Lu Lang, Lu Xiao, Lu Qi and the others did not know the reason, and even thought that Lu Peng was their half-brother.
Lu Lang, the head of the Lu family, looked at his younger brothers and sighed inwardly, but he had to pull himself together and look at them with a stern expression. "Do you think your father just gives things away to outsiders?"
"Otherwise what?" Lu Peng retorted impulsively.
Lu Xiao also said, "We've never even heard of this so-called general before. Why did Father give him the things just because of Rui Ge'er's words?"
"Does Big Brother know something we don't?" Lu Qi frowned, feeling uneasy.
Did he do something to sabotage Dad and his older brother's plans?
Lu Lang said in a deep voice, "Do you know why, for so many years, Father has forbidden Lu family members from entering officialdom?"
Upon hearing this, all the brothers in the flower hall shook their heads, especially Lu Qi, who, unlike his usual composed self, hurriedly asked, "Why?"
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