bestfiction Chapter 308 Choking
Chapter 308 Choking
There is food, but where to eat is a problem. However, Chen Qi and Chen Shan have always been efficient in their work.
Not only did they buy food from nearby villagers, they also borrowed tables and chairs from others. Of course, the hard-earned money was more than enough to buy the tables and chairs, and the villagers who helped carry the tables were also happy. It would be great if there were more such noble people.
There were two tables, one for men and one for women. They were drinking and chatting at the same time. It was particularly comfortable among the clouds and water in the sky.
Although the preparation was insufficient, everyone was very satisfied with the meal.
Shen Tang and the others didn't drink. After eating, they rested for a while and then went out to play. When they were tired and Xie Guimo and the others had finished eating, they headed back to the city.
On the way back, he passed by a silk shop and happened to see the wife of the Minister of War, Lu Li's mother, coming out of the shop. Normally, she rarely asked who her son was with when he went out, but she didn't expect that there were so many people with him, even Xiao Huan and Prince Yu were there, and there were several carriages following behind. It was really a big scene.
Mrs. Lu saw her son, and Lu Li naturally saw his mother as well. They were going back home anyway, so they were about to go their separate ways. Lu Li said hello to Xie Guimo and the others and stopped.
Madam Lu smiled and said, "With so many people together, what are they doing?"
Lu Li said, "They went fishing by the river. Prince Jingyang and his men brought their wives with them."
Madam Lu said, "They all love their wives, but they are in pairs. Wouldn't it be awkward for you, who is not engaged or married, to go along with them?"
Lu Li, “…”
He was fed dog food for most of the day, which was enough to make him feel choked. His mother's words hit him right in the heart. If he had known, he would have pretended not to see his mother and went back home directly.
Seeing her son choking and unable to speak, Mrs. Lu felt distressed, but there was nothing she could do.
Ever since her son turned eighteen, she had been thinking about arranging a marriage for him, but she couldn't agree to any of them. Lu Li and Chu Yi and Xiao Xun were together. Lu Li was three or four months younger than them, and Chu Yi and Xiao Xun were not married either, so Mrs. Lu just let Lu Li be picky.
But things are different now. Chu Yi is married to the daughter of the right prime minister. Although Xiao Xun is not married yet, he is engaged. He sent the betrothal gifts to the residence of the Minister of Works in the past few days. If he doesn't marry the daughter of Minister Zhao next month, he must have a wedding the month after next.
Mrs. Lu was very anxious because her son had no whereabouts at all. She would definitely not miss such a good opportunity to urge his marriage.
At such a young age full of vigor and vitality, she didn't believe that her son wouldn't envy Chu Yi and Xiao Xun at all for being a couple.
How could Lu Li not be envious? It was easy to get married, but it was difficult to marry someone he liked. It was a matter of a lifetime, and he was unwilling to settle for anything. Chu Yi and Xiao Xun's marriages were also casual, so why was that so enviable?
Lu Li was extremely envious, but said stubbornly, "She's not engaged, and she has more than one son. Prince Yu is also here."
Mrs. Lu was so angry. Couldn't she compare herself with better ones? Why did she have to pick those who were not married?
Madam Lu said, "Prince Yu is going there to keep you company."
Lu Li, “…”
That's the opposite of what I said.
It was obvious that he was dragged away by Chu Yi and others in order to avoid embarrassing Prince Yu.
Knowing that Chu Yi, Xiao Xun and others were going with their wives and future wives, Lu Li felt that it was inappropriate for him to go and said that he would go next time he went hunting. Chu Yi and Xiao Xun disagreed, and Prince Yu also wanted to go. If he didn't go, what would Prince Yu do?
Besides, there are two unengaged girls who will also go. If he doesn't go, then in the end, there is a high probability that no one will go.
He had no choice but to follow.
This is a matter of Prince Yu's reputation. If this wasn't happening in the mansion, Lu Li would definitely argue with him. But now he can only endure it.
Lu Li said, "Mom, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
Afraid that Madam Lu would call him, Lu Li jumped on his horse and ran away.
He runs away as soon as he is urged to get engaged. One day I should ask his father to tie him up and have a good talk with him.
However, Lu Li left, but his attendant stayed. The attendant felt that he had something to report to the Madam, so he said, "Madam, it seems that the young master has a lover..."
Madam Lu was stunned and couldn't believe it. The maid couldn't wait to ask, "Which girl has the young master taken a fancy to?"
The servant said, "She is the daughter of the Right Prime Minister's wife, the Secretary of the Central Secretariat, Lord Liu."
Mrs. Lu was surprised, "Are you sure?"
The servant nodded heavily.
He didn't dare to say anything if he wasn't sure.
The servant said, "The eldest young master peeked at Miss Liu while fishing, and peeked at her nineteen times while eating. I saw it clearly. Not only did the eldest young master peek at Miss Liu, he even blushed."
Madam Lu, “…”
You're peeking at a girl and blushing?
Mrs. Lu really couldn't imagine that her son, who was so thick-skinned, would blush...
If you like Miss Liu, tell her mother and she will come to propose marriage. She can't say for sure that she will agree, but the two families are well-matched, so there is at least a 50% chance.
If one family has a daughter, hundreds of families will pursue her. It is not shameful even if she is rejected.
The maid looked around and asked quietly, "Is Miss Liu interested in the young master?"
The servant said, "That should be interesting. I also saw Miss Liu peeking at the young master, but I didn't pay much attention. I only saw it once. When the young master walked over, Miss Liu avoided him and moved from the left side of the wife of the Marquis of Xuanyi to the right side..."
The servant was also very worried about the marriage of his eldest master.
This behavior is very strange.
Mrs. Lu called the servant aside, asked him in detail, and then smiled.
Miss Liu is very graceful and calm with everyone else, but she avoids her son. This is obviously not normal.
Now that I have a girl I like, my fate has been decided.
The maidservant said, "I saw Madam Liu enter the calligraphy and painting shop in front earlier. She might not have left yet..."
Upon hearing this, Madam Lu decisively said, "Let's go to the calligraphy and painting shop in front."
Madam Lu hurried to the calligraphy and painting shop and saw Madam Liu coming out. Madam Lu smiled and said, "What a coincidence..."
The Secretary of the Central Secretariat was a third-rank official.
As both were noble ladies in Kyoto, they must have met each other before, but the depth of their friendship varied.
Seeing Madam Lu, Madam Liu also smiled brightly, "What a coincidence indeed, Madam Lu is also here to choose calligraphy and paintings?"
Madam Lu smiled and said, "I want to choose a calligraphy and painting as a gift, but I don't know much about it. Madam Liu is good at it, can you help me choose one or two?"
Mrs. Liu selected the calligraphy and paintings and prepared to return home, but Mrs. Lu invited her so warmly that she could not refuse, so she agreed.
The two of them entered the calligraphy and painting shop together again. Mrs. Lu took the opportunity to choose calligraphy and paintings to praise Mrs. Liu for bringing up her daughter well. One or two compliments were flattery, but seven or eight compliments had a different meaning. They both had sons and daughters and knew how to compliment people. Was he interested in her daughter and wanted to marry her?
She had met Young Master Lu many times. He was a good brother of the Marquis Xuanyi's son, and his character was beyond reproach.
Mrs. Liu was afraid that Lu Li might get the wrong idea, so she also praised him a few times.
You praise my son and I praise your daughter. Those who understand will understand what this means.