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Chapter 112: When a Man Grows Up, He Should Marry; When a Woman Grows Up, She Should Wed
Chapter 112: When a Man Grows Up, He Should Marry; When a Woman Grows Up, She Should Wed
Grandmother lifted her gaze. "Young Master Lu Yuan."
The four young Miao border men bowed to Lu Yuan in the Miao custom.
"You four, wait outside," Grandmother said.
The four men left.
The setting sun cast long shadows, and the room, not yet lit, was filled with intersecting light and shadows. From outside the courtyard, the occasional cries of Baoshui and the maid's admonishments to slow down could be heard.
Grandmother spoke, "After not visiting for a few years, the Governor's Mansion finally has the atmosphere of human habitation."
Lu Yuan neither agreed nor disagreed, nor did he intend to chat with her.
He had always been like this, keeping people at arm's length, even his own mother was no exception.
Grandmother was accustomed to this and took out a pill bottle, placing it on the table. "This is medicine from your wife. She traveled through the Miao border's myriad mountains and risked her life several times to find these rare herbs. You should appreciate her thoughtfulness."
Lu Yuan replied indifferently, "It's not worth the trip just to deliver medicine, Grandmother."
Grandmother was not surprised and nodded. "Indeed, there is another matter. I heard you have a child now. Is it with that woman outside? Your wife is very happy about it and asked me to come and see the child in person. If you're unwilling to raise the child, I'll bring him or her back, and your wife will raise them in your stead."
"There's no need for my wife to trouble herself," Lu Yuan said.
"Very well," Grandmother said. "Now that the first two matters are settled, let's discuss the last one. Young Master Lu Yuan, when do you plan to get married?"
Finally, a hint of emotion flickered across Lu Yuan's face. "Are you going to meddle in my marriage as well?"
Grandmother rang the bell at her waist, and a Miao youth entered the room, placing three scrolls on the table before retreating.
Grandmother waved her sleeve, unfurling the scrolls. She said to Lu Yuan, "These three women are carefully selected by your wife as potential wives. Choose one and marry her."
"What if I refuse?"
"Your wife will come to the capital herself and escort you to the wedding ceremony. I will stay in the capital for a period, awaiting your response. However, I won't stay too long, as your wife's patience is limited." With that, Grandmother left the room.
Cen, the steward, smiled as he saw her off. After she and her attendants had walked away, he quickly closed the door, lit an oil lamp, and turned up the wick to its brightest setting.
He had been standing guard outside and had overheard everything, whether he should have or not.
He spoke earnestly, "Governor, don't blame the Lady. When a man grows up, he should marry; when a woman grows up, she should wed—"
Lu Yuan suddenly spoke up, "Am I that old?"
Cen was taken aback, unsure why this question had come up. Why was the Governor suddenly concerned about his age?
Cen replied seriously, "Governor, you are in your prime, only three years older than Lu Lingxiao..."
After receiving a sharp glare from Lu Yuan, Cen smiled awkwardly. "However, Governor, you are indeed at the age to marry and start a family. Many men marry in their late teens, and by their twenties, they already have children running around."
"Can't she crawl?" Lu Yuan asked.
Cen: "..."
The Governor seemed to be in a fiery mood today.
Cen plucked up his courage and said, "Governor, I think you should consider this seriously. It's time for the Governor's Mansion to have a mistress. Miss Baoshui needs a mother, too. We can't let people laugh at her for being motherless when she grows up."
Lu Yuan replied coldly, "Who dares to mock my child? Kill them!"
Cen became more convinced that the Governor was in a foul mood. His temper was so fiery that if they continued this conversation, he might just blow up the Governor's Mansion.
But there were some things he had to say.
"Governor, you know Lady's temperament. Once she's made a decision, she won't change her mind. It's better to agree to her wishes than to argue and upset her. Just go through with the wedding! It's not difficult—just a ceremony and a wedding night... It's simple."
Lu Yuan shot him a sharp look. "What do you take me for?"
Cen truly dared not fan the flames any further, lest he lose his life.
A servant presented a letter, saying, "Miss Meng Qianqian came by and waited for you for an afternoon. She left this letter for you."
Lu Yuan coldly took the letter.
Cen, the steward, smiled and asked, "Governor, would you like to dine at Miss Baoshui's courtyard?"
"No need, I'll go for a walk."
Lu Yuan couldn't bring himself to eat with his anger stirred up by these people.
The streets were bustling, and he always drew attention, so he avoided the crowds and turned into a quiet alley.
A gentle breeze blew, leaving the hustle and bustle behind. The alley was serene, so quiet that it didn't feel like it was in the capital.
"Governor Lu?"
Meng Qianqian's voice suddenly came from ahead.
Lu Yuan paused in his steps and looked at her calmly.
"It is you," Meng Qianqian said as she walked briskly towards him and greeted him respectfully, "Xiao Jiu greets the Governor."
Lu Yuan gave a nonchalant 'hmph'.
Meng Qianqian asked, "Governor, did you come specifically to find Xiao Jiu?"
With his hands clasped behind his back, Lu Yuan replied expressionlessly, "I was just passing by."
"Oh, I thought you came because you saw the letter Xiao Jiu left for you."
Lu Yuan glanced at her, "And what are you doing out so late?"
Meng Qianqian curved her lips, "I'm buying sugar-coated hawthorn sticks for Tan'er and my great-grandmother. Do you want some too, Governor? I'll get one for Baoshui as well."
Lu Yuan gave another indifferent 'hmph'.
The two walked side by side towards the exit.
On the bustling Zhuque Street, Meng Qianqian moved to his outside, shielding him from the constant flow of people.
Lu Yuan's mind suddenly flashed back to when she had drunkenly pulled on his sleeve and said, "Xiao Jiu is the Governor's lackey."
"Hmph, quite the competent one."
Meng Qianqian, focused on clearing a path for him, didn't hear him clearly, "What did the Governor just say?"
"Nothing," Lu Yuan replied.
Passing through the busiest section, there were fewer peddlers and pedestrians on the road.
Meng Qianqian moved half a step closer to him, their sleeves almost touching. Noticing this, Meng Qianqian discreetly pulled her sleeve back.
Lu Yuan furrowed his brows.
Thinking that she was too close, Meng Qianqian quickly moved half a step away.
But she couldn't move too far away, or else they wouldn't be able to hear each other.
"Governor, Xiao Jiu doesn't mean to offend, but there's something I want to say."
Lu Yuan coldly said, "Speak."
Was she still too close? He seemed very angry.
Meng Qianqian moved half a step away again, and a post horse sped by.
Just as they were about to collide, Lu Yuan reached out to pull her back, but she tipped her toes and performed a graceful side flip over the horse's head.
She landed steadily, her movements as smooth as flowing water.
Lu Yuan, who had tried to grab her but missed: "..."
Lu Yuan retracted his hand and placed it behind his back.
Meng Qianqian ran over, thinking about his action earlier, and asked, "Governor, were you just trying to..."
"Nothing."
"Save me?"
The two spoke at the same time.
Lu Yuan said coldly, "Dare to come closer to this governor again, and I'll kill you."
"Oh."
Meng Qianqian took a big step back.
Lu Yuan averted his gaze towards the lights of the city and asked, "Concubine Li asked this governor to inquire if you would like to enter the palace as a concubine?"
Meng Qianqian was stunned. She hadn't expected Concubine Li to give her so much face, actually asking Lu Yuan for her opinion.
She said softly, "Xiao Jiu doesn't want to."
Lu Yuan looked at her.
Meng Qianqian asked curiously, "Why is the Governor staring at Xiao Jiu like that?"
"Are you done speaking?" Lu Yuan asked flatly.
Meng Qianqian nodded, "Yes."
Lu Yuan asked indifferently, "So, do you have someone you admire? This governor will arrange a marriage for you."
"Can it be anyone?" Meng Qianqian asked.
Lu Yuan's eyes turned cold, "Do you really have someone in mind?"
Meng Qianqian shook her head quickly, "No."
Why was this guy so fierce tonight? Did he take the wrong medicine?
Lu Yuan coldly snorted.
Meng Qianqian frowned. Whether he was happy or angry, this man's heart was as deep as the ocean!
Today's dose of Qianqian's cuteness and Dudu's grumpiness was fulfilled.
(End of Chapter)
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