allonlinenovel Chapter 304: Talking about Marriage
Chapter 304: Talking about Marriage
The room was unusually quiet.
The Lin mother and daughter stared longingly at Lu Qingyao.
It was like looking at a lifeline.
I'm afraid she'll say no.
Lu Qingyao remained silent, her eyes lowered in thought.
Seeing her niece like this, she felt very sorry for her.
Yun'er is her second brother's only daughter, and she's the child who's always called her "Auntie" since she was little. She practically watched her grow up.
She sincerely hoped to find a good match for her niece.
However, Lu Qingyao's own situation was not much better. After returning to the capital, the noble ladies she used to know would avoid her whenever they saw her.
Not to mention finding a match for Yun'er.
Although the Lu family had received an imperial edict pardoning their crimes, they still couldn't openly go to find a husband.
Moreover, the Lu family's former glory is gone, even if the father and brothers can achieve military merits and be reinstated in their original positions in the future.
That's all for the future; very few people are willing to gamble on it.
This is a difficult task.
Even with countless difficulties, Lu Qingyao still couldn't bring herself to refuse.
Thinking it best to ask first, "Second sister-in-law, what kind of family do you want to find for Yun'er?"
Hearing Lu Qingyao say this, Lin felt more confident.
From the day they were able to return to the capital, she believed that the Lu family could rise again and that her husband would surely return victorious.
The Lu family's former glory will return sooner or later.
If we can wait until then.
Yun'er is still the young lady of the General's Mansion; she can have any man she wants.
Unfortunately, Yun'er is getting old.
Madam Lin glanced at her daughter, "Yun'er, why don't you take your little sister out to play for a while?"
Jiang Miaomiao didn't want to go out.
I always felt that my second aunt was making things difficult for my mother.
My mother just got divorced, and even matchmakers are avoiding her. Yet, she still wants my mother to arrange a marriage for her.
This is not a good time to discuss marriage, okay.
But her mother gave her a look, and only then did she reluctantly follow Lu Zhiyun out.
Waiting outside the door.
Jiang Miaomiao felt that this cousin Yun was quite aloof. She was so cute, yet she didn't even glance at her.
Forget it, she's had enough bad luck, I won't bother with her.
He tugged at Lu Zhiyun's sleeve and asked, "Cousin Yun, what kind of man do you like?"
"Cousin Yun, do you prefer someone with a scholarly or martial arts background?"
"Cousin Yun, what age do you prefer?"
Lu Zhiyun glanced at her but didn't say anything.
I just find the little baby annoying, like a sparrow in a tree, chirping and chattering.
She took a few steps back.
Stay far away from little kids.
Jiang Miaomiao: ……
This girl's mood changed so quickly! She was all smiles when I pulled her away from the room.
Once the door is closed, their attitude changes faster than turning the pages of a book.
This time, Chiu Chiu didn't come along, so the little girl had to eavesdrop through the crack in the door.
After seeing her daughter leave, Madam Lin glanced around before speaking, "Third sister, I heard from my mother-in-law that this house belongs to the Mu family, right?"
"Yes, it was bought from the Mu family." Lu Qingyao didn't know why she changed the subject and became concerned about the house.
I just waited quietly for her to speak.
Madam Lin withdrew her envious gaze. "Third sister, don't lie to your sister-in-law. Everyone knows that you and Miss Mu are like sisters, and Old Madam Mu treats you like her own daughter. How could they possibly want your money?"
Lu Qingyao patiently explained, "Jiang Yue and Madam Mu have treated me very well, but even brothers have to keep clear accounts. Besides, I owe her a lot. The Mu family doesn't want it, but I have to give it to them."
"Yes, that makes sense. I was confused," Lin said with an embarrassed smile.
She was actually quite envious of her sister-in-law.
From childhood to adulthood, I have always been pampered and spoiled by my parents and brothers.
She was not implicated when the Lu family was exiled.
And then there's Mu Jiangyue, a friend who never abandoned him, even gifting him shops and houses.
Taking her money would probably just be to appease her pride; I wouldn't actually accept it.
God is really unfair.
Both being daughters of the Lu family, her sister-in-law is divorced but still able to live comfortably with her child in such a nice house.
But her son, Zhiyun, is finding it difficult to even arrange a marriage.
Even her mother-in-law was unwilling to help with the arrangements.
Regardless of the circumstances, it's the Lu family that owes them, and she's just asking her sister-in-law to help arrange a marriage.
It wasn't a difficult task for the sister-in-law.
Thinking this way, she felt more confident.
He sat down next to Lu Qingyao and took her hand. "Third sister, actually, the family I want you to help me find a husband for is none other than the Mu family."
"The Mu family?" Lu Qingyao looked at her in disbelief.
Who else in the Mu family could it be but Mu Yunji, who is still unmarried?
"Second sister-in-law, you must be joking. The Duke of Shen and Zhiyun are not far apart in age; she's only a few years younger than her father. Besides..."
Moreover, the Mu family and the Lu family are now too far apart in social standing. Even if Mu Yunji himself agrees, Old Madam Mu and his aunt, the Empress Dowager, may not necessarily approve.
Of course, Lu Qingyao didn't say these words aloud.
It's true, but it's still too hurtful.
However, Madam Lin thought differently. She said to Lu Qingyao, "The Duke of Shen is indeed a bit old, but he knows how to care for people even at his age. Our Yun'er likes that kind of person."
Lu Qingyao: ...
Just because Yun'er likes it doesn't mean Mu Yunji will.
There's no such thing as forced buying and selling.
I felt that my second sister-in-law's request was somewhat absurd, even outrageous.
She coughed lightly and reminded her, "Sister-in-law, our family hasn't been exonerated yet, and Father and my brothers haven't been reinstated. We're not a good match, so what makes us think we can propose this marriage? Besides, the Duke of Shen is currently leading troops in battle. How can we even begin to talk about it?"
Madam Lin smiled and said, "Third sister, the Lu family will be exonerated sooner or later. Regardless of social status, we still have you. Besides, I'm not saying that A-Yun should marry Mu Yunji right now."
Lu Qingyao didn't understand what she meant at all.
What do you mean?
Are you suggesting she go ahead and arrange the marriage now, and then marry Mu Yunji after his triumphant return?
If this were to happen, his Duke's mansion would probably already be overflowing with wives and concubines.
"Second sister-in-law, what do you mean by that?"
Madam Lin moved closer to her and said, "Third sister, don't laugh at your sister-in-law for trying to climb the social ladder. No mother doesn't think about her children. I just think General Mu is a really good person. He and our Lu family have been friends for generations. He cleared my father-in-law's name and even sent people to escort us back. He is a rare and good person."
Lu Qingyao completely agreed with this statement.
But surely it doesn't warrant offering oneself in marriage?
Lu Qingyao said, "Sister-in-law, you must have heard that the Duke of Shen dared to refuse even the Empress Dowager's bestowed marriage. Most importantly, he himself is not in the capital."
Madam Lin waved her hands repeatedly, "Third sister, you misunderstood. What I meant was that you should talk to Old Madam Mu and take Yun'er as a concubine first, and secretly send her to the Duke's side. When she gives birth to children and her father-in-law and husbands return after making meritorious contributions, Yun'er will naturally become the Duchess."
Be a concubine?
Lu Qingyao could hardly believe her ears.
The former second sister-in-law was a woman who considered herself noble and would never have said anything like making her daughter a concubine.
It seems he suffered a lot during his exile, which even changed his temperament.
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