Luoyang Brocade Chapter 17: Couples

Ling Jingyan raised her eyebrows and smiled proudly: "Luoyang peonies are famous all over the world. I have lived in the capital over the years and have been to many flower-viewing banquets. I have also seen a lot of famous peonies and followed the gardeners in the house. I learned some techniques of growing peonies and planted several pots of rare varieties. Since my cousin Shu is also good at this, I will definitely ask for advice in the future."

He was asking for advice, but his face showed a clear expression of competition.

Ling Jingshu wanted to refuse, but then she thought about it. She planned to go to the capital with her uncle's family, and she would have to deal with Ling Jingyan in the future.

"Since Cousin Yan is so interested, I can't refuse, so I can only accompany you shamelessly." Ling Jingshu smiled slightly: "Please give me some advice, Cousin Yan."

The attitude is low, and the goodwill in the tone is not revealed. It sounds very pleasant to the ear.

Ling Jingyan felt much better, and Ling Jingshu was no longer so unpleasant to her: "Okay, I'll go find you tomorrow."

"Cousin Yan has come back from a long way and is an honored guest. There is no reason for you to come here. I'd better go find you tomorrow!" Ling Jingshu said with a smile.

Ling Jingyan nodded happily.

Ling Jingxian witnessed this scene: "..."

She deliberately instigated it in the hope that Ling Jingshu would give Ling Jingyan a chance and vent her sullen words, so that there would be fun to watch. How could it become like this?

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After a long journey, everyone is very tired. After the banquet, they went back to their rooms to rest.

The Ling family originally lived in Yonghe Hall. Once Lu An came, it was not suitable to live in Yonghe Hall anymore. Ask the servants to move all the luggage to the guest room. Fortunately, the house is clean and tidy, the bedding is brand new, and it is ready for habitation at any time.

Lu An sat on the chair, Lu Hong and Lu Qian stood side by side, standing in front of Lu An.

Lu An looked serious and opened his mouth to ask: "Ahong, Aqian, are you still used to living in the Ling family these days?"

Lu Hong was more in awe than close to his father, and replied respectfully: "To answer my father's question, the Ling family treats everyone kindly and harmoniously. They take good care of food, clothing, and daily life. There is nothing strange about my son living here."

Lu An hummed and looked at Lu Qian again.

Facing his young and frail son, Lu An's expression softened a bit: "A Qian, this is the first time you have returned to your grandfather's house when you have grown up. Are they treating you well?"

Lu Qian lowered his head and replied: "My grandmother is very kind, my uncle and aunt are very caring to me, and my several cousins ​​are also very kind to me."

"Don't just play around and waste your studies."

"I review my books every day and have not slackened off. Please rest assured, father."

The answer is quite satisfactory, nothing to fault.

Lu An frowned.

Lu Hong is the eldest son, and he has always been strict with Lu Hong. It is inevitable that Lu Hong will behave and tremble in front of him. But Lu Qian had a lively and arrogant temperament and was good at pleasing others. He had never been so well-behaved in front of him. Such a serious reply made the father and son seem unfamiliar...

Seeing that Lu An looked a little unhappy, Lu Hong felt secretly strange and glanced at Lu Qian subconsciously.

Lu Qian still lowered his head, unable to see clearly what his expression was. But it was very different from his usual performance.

Lu An waited for a moment, and saw that Lu Qian was still looking half-dead. He felt a little annoyed, and his face suddenly darkened, with a hint of displeasure in his voice: "Well, I'm tired today, you two brothers. Let’s go back to the house and rest first. If you have anything to say, we’ll talk about it tomorrow.”

Brothers Lu Hong and Lu Qian retreated together.

After leaving the main hall and making sure that his father could not hear what they were saying, Lu Hongcai asked in a low voice: "Second brother, what happened to you today? Why don't you pay attention to your father when he is talking to you?"

In the past, Lu Qian would have used his coquettish and coquettish skills to make his father happy.

It was already dark, and the wind lanterns hanging under the corridor were shining dimly.

Lu Qian's delicate face seemed to have melted into the gloom, with a vague and indifferent expression: "Didn't I answer every sentence my father asked?"

Lu Hong was choked and speechless, and his handsome brows wrinkled slightly. Under the dim light, he looked even more handsome and good-looking.

Looking at his tall and handsome brother, Lu Qian felt as if something was blocking his heart. He became increasingly depressed and uncomfortable, and said, "I'm sleepy. Let's go back to sleep."

He turned around and left.

Lu Hong: "..."

This Lu Qian, ever since he recovered from an illness on the ship that day, has behaved a little strangely. Occasionally, I would quarrel with him with a cold face, but this time it was better, and I got angry with my father again for no reason.

Probably because I'm getting older and don't want to be treated like a child anymore, my temper has also gotten better.

Lu Hong thought for a while, shook his head with a smile, and went back to the house to rest.

......

When Mrs. Ling came in, her heart skipped a beat when she saw Lu An's gloomy face. Thinking that Lu An was still unhappy about what Mrs. Ling said just now, she said humbly and with a smile on her face: "What mother said today had absolutely no intention of targeting the master. Master, please don't take it to heart."

It's okay that Mrs. Ling didn't mention it. As soon as she mentioned the situation just now, Lu An's suppressed anger surged into his heart and he looked at Mrs. Ling sarcastically: "If you hadn't been chattering in front of my mother-in-law, how would my mother-in-law know that you were there? The Lu family has been wronged?"

A trace of panic flashed in Mrs. Ling's eyes, and her tone became softer: "My master has always treated me very well. I am in charge of the inner house, and I live in fine clothes and fine food, so there is nothing wrong with me. Mother said this just out of pity. My daughter’s thoughts have no other meaning. Please don’t worry too much.”

Don’t hit the smiling person with your hand.

Ling was so flattering, Lu An snorted and said nothing more.

Suppressing the grievance in her heart, Mrs. Ling softly talked about Lu Hong: "...I have led Ahong and Aqian to live in the house for a few days. The two of them were in Ling. They are very adaptable to the family. Especially Ahong, he gets along very well with the cousins ​​and sisters of the Ling family."

When I mentioned the word sister, I paused intentionally or unintentionally.

Lu An was so keen that he immediately heard the implication of her words and looked up: "You mean, A Hong has fallen in love with the granddaughter of the Ling family?"

The face of an incomparably beautiful girl quickly flashed in his mind.

"Is it Ling Jingshu?" Lu An was clearly asking, but his tone was very sure.

Even he, who was wandering around the flowers and flowers everywhere, felt amazed at the first sight, let alone a young boy who was just beginning to have a love interest.

"Sure enough, I know everything clearly. I am talking about Sister Shu."

Seeing that Lu An was interested in this topic, Mrs. Ling secretly breathed a sigh of relief and took over the conversation with a smile: "Ahong doesn't like Sister Shu, so it's hard to tell about this concubine. However, Ahong is interested in this topic. She pays attention to everything. Today she even took the initiative to follow Sister Shu to the garden. Speaking of which, Ahong is also sixteen this year. It’s time to think about life-long events for him."

Lu An looked unmoved and did not comment.

However, Ling knew his temper very well. If he had disapproved, he would have darkened his face. At this time, he still had the patience to listen to what she said, and he was obviously interested in her.

Lu Hong is the direct descendant of his original wife. He is extremely talented and intelligent, and has gained the reputation of being a scholar at a young age. The future is limitless. Lu An seemed to favor his youngest son Lu Qian, but the eldest son was the most important in his heart.

Ling has been trying his best to win over Lu Hong for so many years. But the effect is not significant. Lu Hong was quite affectionate towards Lu Qian, but he was lukewarm towards her stepmother. If this marriage can be facilitated and Lu Hong marries his niece, he will naturally be more close to her in the future.

Ling Jingshu has become a daughter-in-law, and she will also have the same heart as her mother-in-law and aunt.

The more Ling thought about it, the more she thought it was a good idea, and continued: "I didn't mention this to A Hong, I just thought about it secretly. This time for my mother's birthday, I will also stay at Ling's house for a while. Today, you might as well pay more attention to Sister Shu. If you think this marriage is feasible, I will mention it to my mother."

Lu An pondered for a while and said slowly: "Ahong is the eldest son of our Lu family. He will definitely be the head of the family in the future. His wife will also be the wife of our Lu family in the future. , you must choose a wife with a dignified, gentle, and virtuous temperament. ~IndoMTL.com~ Sister Shu is indeed a good-looking woman, but her temperament is not clear. There is no need to rush to make a marriage decision. These days, you should pay more attention in private. Sister Shu."

After a pause, he added: "If I had the opportunity, I would personally take a look at her character and knowledge."

In this way, it is a preliminary approval of this marriage.

Ling's spirits perked up and she agreed with a smile.

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Ms. Ling carefully waited on Lu An to wash up and go to sleep.

Lu An was tired from traveling all the way and should have rested early. But for some reason today, he was particularly interested. After tossing Ling for two times, he finally calmed down.

Ling's whole body was sore and limp, and she nestled against Lu An's side with great contentment.

This kind of intimacy has not happened for a long time.

Ever since Lu An accepted the slender and extremely charming Aunt Liu into the house, Aunt Liu has become Lu An's new favorite. Over the past year, Lu An spent most of the day resting in Aunt Liu's house. Very few people came to the main house. They came here occasionally to see her son, but they did not stay overnight in her house.

As the disgraced wife, although she is still in charge of the inner house, her prestige is not as good as before.

She held back a lot of bitterness in her heart and only showed two or three points in front of Mrs. Ling.

I didn’t expect that when I returned to my parents’ home this time, I would encounter such an opportunity. She must seize this good opportunity and try her best to facilitate this marriage.

It doesn’t matter that a woman has both talent and virtue, but having a stunning face is the most important thing.

Isn’t Lu Hong already fascinated by Ling Jingshu?

Ms. Ling, who was imagining things, didn't know that her husband, who had his eyes closed beside the pillow, was also thinking about the same person.

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