allonlinenovel Chapter 1 I would rather stay single forever
Chapter 1 I would rather stay single forever
Western Wei, Jin capital.
The sky was a soft blue, and the white clouds were as light as cotton wool, rolling up in wisps.
Inside the residence of the Minister of Rites, red silk was fluttering, people were bustling around, and laughter was everywhere.
In front of the mansion gate, two stone lions stand with their heads held high and chests puffed out, covered in red and decorated with colorful ribbons.
Today, the eldest daughter of the Shangshu Mansion, Lu Wanqing, and the young marquis of the Zhongyong Marquis Mansion got married. As soon as the sky was light, everyone in the Shangshu Mansion became busy.
Sweeping the courtyard, decorating the wedding hall, preparing the banquet, everything went on in an orderly manner.
A few maids who were taking a break were whispering to each other:
"Have you heard? The whereabouts of the young Marquis Zhongyong have been unknown since he went to war, and his life or death is unknown."
"What can we do? The young marquis is so young. If something happens to him, the young lady will be a widow."
"Not only will she become a widow, she may also become a stepmother. I heard that there are two young masters in the loyal and brave mansion, who are like devils. If the young marquis is really gone, the two young masters will be the heirs of the mansion."
"Our eldest daughter is so miserable. She has just got married and has to face such a situation."
"Isn't it? But there are also people who hope that something bad will happen to the young marquis. The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery is a prominent family. If the young marquis is gone, the position in the Marquisate will be vacant."
"Yes, I heard that many families are eyeing the position of the Marquis' Mansion, waiting for something to happen to the young Marquis so that they can rush to marry into the Marquis' Mansion."
"So what do you think the eldest girl will do?"
"She may insist on remaining a widow. After all, being able to marry into the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion at least gives her a certain status and position. Moreover, if she wants to remarry, it probably won't be that easy."
"That's true. Besides, she's still young. If she remarries, I'm afraid people will gossip about her."
Lu Yundi leaned on the railing not far away, eating melon seeds and listening attentively.
She traveled from the stressful and exhausting modern times to this strange fictional dynasty.
Due to great work pressure, Lu Yundi unfortunately died suddenly while working overtime.
But now, she has traveled through time to the body of Lu Yundi, the third daughter of the Lu family with the same name and surname, and started another life of idleness.
Her father was the current Shangshu, and because she was a concubine's daughter, her status naturally could not be compared with that of her elder sister Lu Wanqing.
However, in the Shangshu Mansion, she lived a life that was completely different from her previous life.
There is no pressure of mortgage, car loan and passing on the family line, no busy social engagements, only free time and unlimited freedom.
However, the interpersonal relationships in the Shangshu Mansion are complicated and the family conflicts are numerous. As a concubine's daughter, Lu Yundi not only has to face the cold eyes of her mother, but also has to deal with the exclusion of her sister.
In this strictly hierarchical mansion, one must be careful not to offend the elders and bring unnecessary trouble.
Lu Yundi was born to a concubine and her biological mother died early, which made her position in the Shangshu Mansion increasingly awkward and she became almost an insignificant existence.
Sometimes, even she herself didn't have much expectations for marriage.
Marriage is just another kind of bondage for her.
If the Shangshu Mansion is willing to support her, she would rather live here.
Today is the wedding day of Lu Wanqing, the eldest daughter of the Shangshu Mansion. Marrying into the Mansion of the Loyal and Brave Marquis is truly like flying onto a golden branch and becoming a phoenix!
The eldest sister was the apple of her parents' eyes and was doted on by them. Her marriage to Yan Zhimo, the young marquis of the Loyal and Brave Marquisate, was decided a long time ago.
Yan Zhimo is brave and good at fighting, and extremely heroic. He is the dream lover of all girls.
However, he disappeared in a battle in northern Xinjiang and his whereabouts remain unknown.
My elder sister was only thirteen years old at that time, still an innocent little girl. But she began a long wait from then on.
As the wedding date was approaching, the Lu family discussed with the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and decided that the eldest daughter, Lu Wanqing, would come to the Marquis' Mansion to complete the wedding first.
The mahogany box prepared for Lu Wanqing had a wedding character pasted on it, and inside it were various gold and silver utensils, gold necklaces, silver bracelets, jade earrings, etc., each of which was priceless.
The maid Hongying's eyes turned red: "Girl, look at the eldest girl's dowry, it's really generous——"
Lu Yundi smiled gently. She never cared about these material things.
She patted Hongying's hand gently and said in a gentle voice: "Hongying, a person's happiness does not lie in the amount of dowry, but in the fulfillment of their heart. Although my elder sister has a generous dowry, only she knows whether she is truly happy in her heart."
As soon as she finished speaking, a maid in a purple vest came hurriedly over, bowed to Lu Yundi carelessly, and said breathlessly: "Third Miss, Madam wants you to come over immediately, saying that she has something urgent to discuss."
Lu Yundi was slightly stunned, her eyebrows slightly raised. She looked at the maid in confusion, thinking secretly in her heart.
She and Mrs. Lu had never had much interaction, so it was indeed surprising that the lady suddenly came to her.
"Madam, what exactly do you want to see me about?" Lu Yundi asked calmly.
The maid exhaled, trying to calm herself down. She looked around carefully, then whispered, "I don't know, but Madam looks quite serious, as if there is something important going on."
Lu Yundi nodded slightly, feeling even more confused.
She thought for a moment, then said, "Go back and tell the lady first, I'll go later."
The maid responded and left in a hurry.
Seeing this, Hongying asked with concern: "Miss, what's wrong with the Madam--"
Lu Yundi shook his head slightly, stood up, and tapped the wall unconsciously with his fingers.
I thought to myself: This time, Madam Lu came to her, a concubine's daughter who had no sense of existence, for the first time ever. She probably wanted me to add some dowry to Lu Wanqing. It's a pity that I just eat, drink and have fun all day long, and I don't have any extra money!
Lu Yundi restrained his expression, pondered secretly, and slowly came to the Liuli Garden where Lu Wanqing lived.
Before I reached the door, I heard the crying of my eldest sister Lu Wanqing from inside. The voice penetrated the gauze curtains and lingered in the air, making people feel pity.
She gently pushed open the gate and saw the garden was full of flowers, pavilions and towers scattered around, and a peaceful atmosphere.
After passing through the winding corridor, they arrived outside Lu Wanqing's boudoir. The door was ajar, and the conversation inside was clearly audible.
"Mother, I really don't want to marry Yan Zhimo. He is too cold and heartless. I... I don't want to be a pawn in his hands." Lu Wanqing's voice was tearful and she was obviously very emotional.
Madam Lu sighed and said earnestly, "Wanqing, I know your concerns, but Yan Zhimo has a distinguished status and is both talented and beautiful. He is the best destination for you. Our Lu family also needs such a marriage to consolidate our position."
Lu Wanqing burst into tears and shook her head, "Mother, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I really don't want to marry someone I don't like. I...I would rather not marry for the rest of my life than live a miserable life every day."
Any melons?