Luoyang Brocade Chapter 12: Strange

After lunch, Ling Jingshu reluctantly led the Lu brothers to the Peony Garden.

Ms. Ling watched the young men go away with a smile in her eyes: "Sister Shu is indeed beautiful and outstanding. She is much better than me back then."

It was when Lu Hong was young that he first started to fall in love. When he met a beautiful girl like Ling Jingshu, it was no wonder that he became attracted to her...

Old Mrs. Ling was so shrewd that she had already seen some clues. She laughed softly and said, "From what I can see, Ahong seems to be particularly interested in Sister Shu."

When mother and daughter talk together, there is nothing to hide.

Ling's eyes flashed and she said with a smile: "If Ah Hong has this kind of heart, he will come and talk to me. It would also be a good thing if we can kiss each other."

Given the Lu family's status, it is indeed a good marriage for Ling Jingshu to marry the direct grandson of the Lu family.

Old Mrs. Ling thought for a moment and said: "The marriage of children is a life-long matter. You cannot decide this matter alone. When my uncle comes, you can discuss it with him in private."

Ling nodded with a smile.

When mentioning her uncle, Mrs. Ling would inevitably say a few words: "Ah Hui, you have been married to the Lu family for so many years and you haven't come back. Every year when you send home letters, you always choose something nice and pleasant to say. I can't worry about it, too. There is no other way. Now we are just mother and daughter, so don’t hide it. How is my uncle treating you?"

Ling Shi smiled, and there was a bit of bitterness in his tone: "I am the patriarch of the Lu family, and I have a lot of things to do on weekdays. After I became the governor of Jizhou, I had more social activities, and inevitably had less time to go back to the inner house. Moreover, The master also has many concubines, so naturally there are fewer people who come to my house on weekdays..."

Although the words were euphemistic, how could Mrs. Ling not understand the meaning?

Old Mrs. Ling quickly darkened her face and said through gritted teeth: "This Lu An was considered sincere when he asked to marry you that day. After I married you and returned home, why did I treat you like this?"

Ms. Ling smiled bitterly, her voice becoming more and more obscure: "In the final analysis, I am the one to blame. I can't blame anyone else."

Back then, Lu An came to Dingzhou for a business trip and paid a visit to Ling's house. As soon as she saw him, she fell in love with Lu An. Later, the Lu family came to propose marriage. Mrs. Ling wanted to refuse the marriage because the Lu family was too far away, but she insisted on marrying Lu An. Old Mrs. Ling couldn't resist her, so she nodded and agreed to the marriage.

When they were newly married, she and Lu An also had a sweet love for several years. As time went by, Lu An's lustful nature was revealed. Concubines were brought into the house one after another, and there were countless official entertainments and dramas.

Ling is not yet thirty, but he has already become a thing of the past and has been neglected.

This time Lu An decided to come to Dingzhou to celebrate his mother-in-law's birthday, for the sake of his elder brother-in-law who works in the Ministry of Industry.

Ling was really ashamed to say this last sentence. She cheered up and smiled and said: "Mom, you don't have to worry about me. No matter what, I am the real wife that the matchmaker is marrying. Those warblings and swallows in the house are just things for men to make fun of, so don't take it to heart at all."

Old Mrs. Ling looked at her daughter who was forcing a smile. She felt distressed and angry at the same time. Her voice was slightly choked: "Ah Hui, you have suffered so much over the years. It's a shame that Dingzhou is too far away from Jizhou. Mother thought I went to the Lu family to support you. This old bone can’t stand the torment anymore. This time my uncle comes to visit, even if I risk my old face, I have to ask clearly..."

Before she finished speaking, Ling's face darkened, and she quickly interrupted Mrs. Ling: "Mom, don't worry about these."

Old Mrs. Ling choked and looked a little ugly: "Are you afraid that Lu An will be unhappy if I say this?" Mrs. Ling's awe and fear of Lu An were clearly revealed.

Ling didn't say a word, which was regarded as acquiescence.

Old Mrs. Ling held back a ball of fire in her heart and said bitterly: "Are you just going to live a life of humiliation and humiliation like this? There are so many warblers around him. If he is favored, he will have another son and a half. Yes, aren’t your days even more difficult?”

"Don't worry about this." A trace of fierce anger flashed in Mrs. Ling's eyes: "I am the wife of the eldest son of the Lu Mansion, and no one can get past me. Those concubines just want to have a child. Half-women, it also depends on whether they have that blessing."

The words are so sinister that if you savor them carefully, you will feel chills in your heart.

Lu An only has two sons, Lu Hong and Lu Qian, and the rest of his concubines have also been pregnant, but most of them miscarried due to various "accidents" within a few months. Those who were lucky enough to give birth to children also died in infancy. The only ones who grew up safely were two concubines. Naturally, it is not a threat to the Ling family who has a legitimate son.

After hearing these words, Old Mrs. Ling felt relieved: "As long as you know the importance."

As long as you can't give birth to a son, having more concubines is nothing.

"This time when I returned to my parents' home, I only brought back Ah Hong and Ah Qian. The two concubines were less than ten years old, so I didn't take them with me because of the long journey. The master didn't say anything." His expression returned to normal, and he smiled lightly and said: "In my heart, Ah Hong and Ah Qian are much more important than those two concubines."

Old Mrs. Ling’s brows relaxed, and there was a smile on her face: “If you can understand it, I feel relieved.”

After a pause, he warned: "Lu An is in his prime and is indiscreet with women. There is nothing we can do about it. However, you can't just let it go. Pick some beautiful and reliable maids from around you and have **** with them. , send it to him. Even if he is favored, it can be your help."

Ms. Ling nodded: "Of course I can save this little thing. Mom doesn't have to worry about me."

How can you not worry?

Old Mrs. Ling sighed secretly. She is just such a daughter, who has grown up like a pearl in the palm of her hand. After being married into the Lu family for so many years, life has been so unhappy!

Originally I just mentioned the matter between Lu Hong and Ling Jingshu as a joke, but now I think about it, if Ling Jingshu can marry into the Lu family, she can also help the Ling family to a certain extent. It's a good thing that kills two birds with one stone.

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Ling Jingshu took Ling Xiao’s hand and entered the peony garden.

Four eyes fell on her back, making her feel like a ray of light on her back.

Ling Jingshu frowned slightly, feeling strange and wary in her heart.

Just like in his previous life, Lu Hong still fell in love with her at first sight and paid attention to her... She was disgusted in her heart, but she didn't find it strange. But Lu Qian's enthusiasm for her was a little abnormal.

Even if Lu Qian would have strange feelings for her, it would be a few years later. Lu Qian now is just a twelve-year-old boy. He is not as tall as her, and he is still a child in her eyes...

A vague idea flashed through my mind. Before I could think about it carefully, I was interrupted by Lu Qian's slightly excited voice: "Cousin Shu, this peony has green buds and blooms." Will the peonies that come out also be green?"

Compared with Lu Qian's surprise and joy, Ling Jingshu seemed less interested and responded casually: "This peony is called Bean Green, and the flowers it blooms are indeed rare green."

There are many varieties of peonies in different colors. Green peonies are undoubtedly rare treasures.

Lu Qian didn't mind Ling Jingshu's indifference at all, and smiled happily: "The peony flowering season is coming soon. My mother said she would stay in Dingzhou for a few months before leaving. It seems that I can feast my eyes on it."

As he said that, he pointed to another peony and asked: "Cousin Shu, that one has blue buds. I wonder what kind it is?"

"That one is called Lantian Jade." When talking about her favorite peony, the expression on Ling Jingshu's face softened a little, without the indifference that repulsed others: "I cultivated it last year. When the flowers bloom, , blue flowers with red stamens, very delicate and beautiful."

When looking at her favorite peony, there was a hint of tenderness in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.

Lu Qian looked at Ling Jingshu like this, and the joy in his heart almost overflowed from his chest. Just as he was about to say something, Lu Hong's voice rang in his ears: "Cousin Shu, the one with the purple buds must be Ge Jin Zi!"

Hearing Lu Hong's voice, the smile in Ling Jingshu's eyes immediately disappeared and she responded briefly.

Anyone with eyes can see the disgust and impatience in Ling Jingshu's eyes.

Lu Hong smiled, feeling as if something was blocking his heart, feeling extremely depressed and uncomfortable.

What did he say or do wrong?~IndoMTL.com~Why does cousin Shu hate him so much? He didn't even want to cover up even a little bit, just showed it clearly on his face...

Ling Xiao couldn't see clearly Lu Hong's gloomy expression. Lu Qian didn't know whether it was intentional or not, and ignored Lu Hong's ugly face. He smiled at Ling Jingshu and said: "Cousin Shu can grow so many famous peonies, it's really amazing. ”

Ling Jingshu's attitude towards Lu Qian was quite gentle. She smiled lightly when she heard this: "This is not a big deal. It's just that I have nothing to do and I like peonies, so I spent more time on it."

She hates everyone in the Lu family with all her heart, and she hates Lu Qian to a lesser extent.

After marrying into the Lu family, she and Lu Hong were very affectionate. She loves her uncle Lu Qian very much. Lu Qian was also very affectionate towards her, his eldest sister-in-law.

At that time, she didn't worry too much.

In her eyes, he is just a lively, cute and willful child.

I don’t know when he started to have an undesirable yearning for her. He looked at her with more and more eager eyes, and would suddenly come to her house when Lu Hong was not around, pestering her and refusing to leave.

When she realized what he was thinking, she was both shocked and ridiculous. She didn't dare to tell others about this kind of thing, even in front of her husband. He could only alienate Lu Qian quietly.

Lu Qian was frail since he was a child, and Mrs. Ling doted on him in every possible way. As long as he wanted it, even the stars in the sky would be picked with his own hands. This also developed Lu Qian's willful temperament, and he must keep what he likes as his own.

This abnormal feeling that should not exist, not only did not become cold because of her alienation, but became more intense.

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