The moment those words left her lips, Lu Congrong's face, which hadn't even had time to become enamored, froze. She tugged at Lu Daishu's sleeve, wanting to say that this was the man she loved, that she wanted to take him home, and that she wanted to have his children.
However, Lu Wujiu's words...
Lu Congrong stiffly withdrew her hand, looking at Lu Wujiu with a pitiful expression.
Her eyes were filled with tears, her small, sparkling eyes blinked, and the tears couldn't be hidden as they streamed down her face. Lu Wujiu felt Lu Congrong's gaze but didn't frown. How could the Lu family be acting like this?
“Who are you and why are you here? My third aunt is a widow who lives alone. She is capable of doing anything and is taken care of by the villagers. As a man, you must not ruin her reputation,” Lu Daishu lectured again.
Between the lines, Su Jiaoniang is portrayed as a woman who has lost her husband and is not at peace.
Lu Wujiu had completely lost patience with Lu Daishu. He was the one who had raised the child, and look what he had become.
He spoke coldly: "Gu Xizhou, by sheer luck, passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi in the twenty-third year of the Kangxi reign."
"??" Su Jiaoniang smiled. Lu Daishu, who had become arrogant after becoming a Xiucai, must be feeling inferior this time!
Lu Congrong's eyes widened, a look of joy flashing across her face. This was the young master she admired; he was actually a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations). If her brother hadn't become a Xiucai (a successful candidate in the county-level imperial examinations), she would know nothing about officialdom. But her brother was a Xiucai, and he would eventually become a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial-level imperial examinations)...
What is a Jinshi? It is a much higher status than a Juren.
My heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of my throat.
I like it even more!
“Young master, as a scholar, you should not do this to protect a woman who has lost her reputation and is promiscuous…” Lu Congrong’s voice seemed to be able to squeeze water out of her. She stared at Lu Wujiu, wanting to take him away directly.
Lu Wujiu didn't even glance at her.
The greatest dislike one can have for someone is to ignore them.
Lu Daishu swallowed hard, his face turning grim: "You should be careful with your words and actions. It's not appropriate for a man like you to share a room with a widow. If you're so inclined, you can come and stay at my house..."
Lu Wujiu's dark eyes grew increasingly deep.
He keeps talking about his reputation, intending to use it to leave women all alone.
He turned to look at Su Jiaoniang, his heart filled with many words that he couldn't express for a moment. The ones who hurt her the most and drove her the hardest were actually his own family members.
“You… are teaching me how to do things!” Lu Wujiu’s voice was low and hoarse as he looked at Lu Daishu, a powerful pressure pressing down on him.
Originally studying, Changsheng, who was leaning against a big tree and craning his neck out when he heard the noise, covered his eyes after hearing Lu Wujiu's words. In Qi, those who tried to instruct the regent had their tongues cut out and their heads chopped off.
Even the best and safest were forced to retire and return to their hometowns.
"Me!" Lu Daishu had barely opened his mouth when the rest of the words caught in his throat. His neck was grabbed, and the self-proclaimed Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) stared at his face, tightening his grip.
With just a snap, a life can be taken on the spot.
The young emperor's eyes widened at the sight, and he immediately ran out. "You can't kill anyone!" he cried. "If someone kills someone, the magistrate will investigate thoroughly. Their identities can't withstand scrutiny. If they are found out, they will either have to restore their status and remain high above others, or they will have to return to the State of Qi."
She reached out and tugged at Lu Wujiu's sleeve: "Uncle, you're too fierce. You'll scare people. It's said that women are very timid. If you scare people, no one will like you." As she spoke, she gave Su Jiaoniang a meaningful look.
Lu Wujiu withdrew his hand, thinking that the woman wouldn't be frightened.
However, it is absolutely essential to avoid causing any deaths.
Slowly release your grip.
Lu Daishu felt the beauty of life again, the joy of being able to breathe smoothly, the fear of being on the verge of death, and when he looked at Gu Xizhou, his heart was filled with apprehension.
"Brother, he's so domineering!" Lu Congrong's face was flushed like a rainbow. She clenched her fists and placed them under her neck. Her infatuated and brainless behavior almost made Lu Daishu furious.
Her brother was almost killed, and she was still here admiring other men.
"Disgraceful, go home." Lu Daishu coughed and stared at Lu Congrong with red eyes, his anger hidden in them. He cursed Lu Congrong's ancestors for eighteen generations. She was usually a smart girl, but she lost her mind as soon as she met a man.
Such a person cannot marry someone she likes; otherwise, he will surely turn against her. In the short time that followed, Lu Daishu had already arranged Lu Congrong's marriage choice in his mind.
Lu Congrong suddenly felt uneasy. She trembled and immediately let go of Lu Daishu's hand.
Lu Daishu swayed and almost fell to the ground. He glanced at Lu Congrong.
Lu Congrong met his bloodshot gaze and hurriedly helped him up.
"Go home!" Having become a scholar and faced such humiliation in his first encounter outside the home, Lu Daishu felt as if he had punched a piece of cotton, extremely frustrated.
Zhu Youwei stood there, staring blankly at Lu Daishu as he left.
My head is practically filled with paste.
His wife is still hanging from the big tree.
The book is so tall that no one in the village can climb it.
Even if they climbed up, they couldn't save Wu. She was hanging from the tree, and if the rope was cut, she would fall and break her arms and legs from that height.
Getting people promoted is even more difficult; people tend to become disoriented when they stand too high.
If you're not careful, the two of you might fall together.
To be on the safe side, whoever hoisted it up should also bring it down.
Watching Lu Daishu leave after causing a ruckus, Zhu Youwei felt uneasy. He looked at Su Jiaoniang and then at Gu Xizhou, and with a thud, he knelt on the ground.
The skinny man seemed rooted to the ground: "Sister Su, for the sake of Wu Jiu and me growing up together, please let Wu Shi off this time. I promise, she won't bother you again, really!"
Lu Wujiu grew up with him, so what does he have to do with Su Jiaoniang?
Su Jiaoniang crossed her arms and suddenly noticed Gu Xizhou's scrutinizing gaze on her.
That's right!
She still maintains the persona of deeply loving her man. Zhu Youwei grew up with Lu Wujiu, and out of love for him, she should forgive him. However, she feels uneasy about forgiving Wu so easily.
She has a very good temper and never offends anyone easily.
I also don't want to be pointed at and talked about.
"What guarantee do you have?" Su Jiaoniang asked.
Zhu Youwei was stunned for a moment, then hesitated, unsure of what to say.
Su Jiaoniang smiled and said, "You can't guarantee anything. How about this, after Wu hangs herself, I'll find you a new wife."
Zhu Youwei shook his head violently. Wu had many faults, but she had borne him children and spent so much time with him, so he had no intention of replacing her for the time being.
Su Jiaoniang was delighted. She never expected that someone would care so much about someone like Madam Wu.
She said, "I can put her down. My husband died young, and there's no one to visit his grave and keep vigil. So, I'll put her down, and you can let Wu kneel in front of Lu Wujiu's grave for a day and a night. That will be the end of it. What do you think?"
"It's possible!" Zhu Youwei breathed a sigh of relief.
Gu Xizhou's expression was complicated. She liked him that much! Then why did she still seduce 'Gu Xizhou'?
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