It was getting late, and a gorgeous sunset glow dyed the sky red.
Outside the Xingyang Palace, a carriage slowly stopped.
Lu Fei got off the horse neatly, opened the door diligently, and stretched out his hand to help his fiancee Shen Lan get off the carriage. His hand fell on Shen Lan's arm, and the scorching temperature also penetrated through the soft and thin spring clothes.
Shen Lan's pretty face blushed, and she glanced at her fiancé a little shyly.
Lu Fei grinned and laughed silently.
Look at this pair of big fools.
Lu Mingyu, who was standing at the front door to meet her, coughed hard. Sure enough, Shen Lan was startled and took a step back subconsciously. As soon as she looked up, she saw her friend Lu Mingyu with a playful smile.
Shen Lan smiled and gave Lu Mingyu a look.
Lu Mingyu stepped forward with a smile and took Shen Lan's hand: "A big person standing there, if I hadn't coughed, you wouldn't have been able to see me."
Shen Lan replied with a blushing face: "You will make fun of me. You will be the same when Second Prince comes."
Lu Mingyu: "..."
The imperial decree for marriage arrived at the Lu residence today. The Second Prince was already her fiancé. It was inevitable that Shen Lan would joke and make fun of her a few times. Should she be a little shy?
Forget it, that shy look really didn't suit her.
So, Lu Mingyu laughed: "The Second Prince won't come tonight."
That was true. Shen Lan said a joke, then she and Lu Mingyu affectionately entered the Lu Mansion.
Lu Fei stared at Lu Mingyu's hand holding his fiancee, thinking silently in his heart, after a few more months, he will be the one holding Shen Lan upright.
He was not jealous!
Don't be careful!
Lu Mingyu seemed to have eyes on the back of her head and quickly turned her head to take a look. She just caught a glimpse of Lu Fei's sour feeling that he didn't have time to restrain, and couldn't help laughing happily: "Second brother, I stole Sister Shen from you, do you really want to beat me now?"
Lu Fei of course firmly refused to admit: "Nothing."
Lu Mingyu smiled and teased: "Yes, you have to endure it. When Sister Shen passes the door, even if I want to grab it, I won't be able to grab it. You can endure it for a few more months!"
Lu Fei looked like he was choked.
Shen Lan was amused and chuckled again.
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After a while, Lu Mingfang and her husband returned to the Lu Mansion with the Dabao Erbao brothers.
Before the couple could congratulate them, Zheng Dabao, who was strong and lively, rushed over, hugged Lu Mingyu violently, and muttered, "Fourth aunt, I don't want you to marry the Second Prince."
Lu Mingyu chuckled speechlessly and patted Zheng Dabao's head: "Why? Do you hate the Second Prince?"
Zheng Dabao hugged the fourth aunt tightly and did not let go, and said loudly, "Don't marry anyone, fourth aunt. When I grow up, I will marry the fourth aunt as a wife."
The crowd burst into laughter.
Zheng Xiaobao was anxious, so he rushed forward and hugged Lu Mingyu's other arm: "I'll marry."
In the hearts of the two brothers, the fourth aunt, who was strong in martial arts and skilled in archery and climbing trees, was the cutest girl in the world. How could such a good fourth aunt marry someone else? Of course, she has to wait for their brothers to grow up.
The childish words made everyone burst out laughing.
Lu Mingyu also kept laughing, reached out and rubbed Zheng Xiaobao's head, and coaxed: "Okay, the fourth aunt will not marry. When Xiaobao grows up, the fourth aunt will be your wife."
Zheng Dabao was unhappy: "Xiaobao doesn't even know what his wife is, so the fourth aunt will marry me."
Lu Mingyu asked with a smile, "Does Dabao know what marrying a wife is?"
Zheng Dabao proudly raised his chest and answered loudly, "Yes. Just like father and mother, we sleep on a bed every night... eh!"
Mother Lu Mingfang couldn't bear it any longer, she stepped forward and pinched the naughty son's ear: "If you dare to talk nonsense again, be careful I'll beat you up!"
Don't look at Lu Mingfang's elegant style, her skills were not weak. If she really starts, even three or five guards combined were not her opponents. With a lot of strength, she carried her two sons back with one hand.
Zheng Zhong was fond of his sons the most, so he hurried forward and hugged his sons into his arms.
There was a lot of laughter, and the atmosphere became more and more lively.
Lu Mingfang held Lu Mingyu's hand, looked at her carefully, and smiled with relief: "The marriage was granted by the imperial decree, and it is beautiful and decent. I am also happy for you in my heart."
This marriage was simply impeccable.
The Second Prince was a direct descent, with a distinguished status and unparalleled beauty. What's even rarer was that the Second Prince sincerely wants to marry Lu Mingyu. Only for this sincerity, Lu Mingfang was also happy for Lu Mingyu.
Lu Mingyu smiled slightly: "Yeah, I'm also very happy in my heart."
At this very moment, Zhou Li, the future third son-in-law of the Lu family, came.
Zhou Li was working as a clerk at the Hanlin Academy, and he came right here after he got out of the palace. When he entered the Lu Mansion, he saw everyone talking and laughing and everyone was beaming with joy.
Zhou Li stepped forward with a smile and bowed to Lu Mingyu: "Congratulations to Fourth Miss Lu, on finding a good match."
Zhou Li came to the Lu family very diligently and would visit the door every few days. He and the Lu family's siblings have long been familiar with each other, and he shamelessly called them the eldest sister, the second brother, the fifth sister, and the sixth brother.
Only in front of Lu Mingyu, facing those bright and sharp eyes that were almost indifferent, that the word "Fourth Sister" couldn't come out...
Probably she was in a good mood. Lu Mingyu was much gentler than before, and smiled at Zhou Li: "Thank you, Third jiě fu."(1)
Zhou Li was instantly flattered and almost wiped away bitter tears.
Having come so many times with a thick skin, each time putting on a smile and trying to make friendly gestures, he finally managed to bring a smile to his future xiǎoyízi's face. (2)
It wasn't easy for him!
Looking at the children in the hall, Lu Lin was in a good mood and said with a smile: "Today's imperial decree grants marriage, it's a good day for Xiaoyu. Our family is also happy to celebrate."
"Tonight there is no need for men and women to have separate seats. A big round table is set up, and the whole family sits together, which is both lively and intimate."
The sons and daughters joined together and went to the dining room in a crowd.
Lu's dining room is very spacious, with enough space for five or six seats. A big round table was set up tonight, and the maids brought melons and fruits for refreshment and presented them with smiles.
Lu Mingyu picked up a snack and took a bite before she could swallow it, the housekeeper Lu Jia hurriedly came in with a happy face to report: "My lord, the Second Prince has come."
Lu Mingyu: "..."
People: "..."
Lu Mingyu almost choked on the dim sum in her mouth, coughed violently, and swallowed the dim sum.
Lu Lin was the first to react and said with a smile, "Hurry up and open the front door to welcome him."
The granting of the marriage decree made him his future son-in-law. Attending a banquet at the Liu family's mansion was not a big deal.
Lu Mingfang and others responded together. Lu Mingyu had no position to stop him. Touching her nose, she got up and went to the main entrance with her father.
The main entrance had been opened, and the wind lanterns hanging under the eaves of the porch were shaking slightly.
A young man in a jade-blue brocade robe stood smiling. In those black eyes, there was a peach blossom.
Lu Mingyu looked at the young man from a distance, feeling complicated.
The young man bowed and saluted with his fists, his voice warm and pleasant. "I have come to the Lu family banquet tonight and hope that my father-in-law will not take offense."
Lu Mingyu: "..."
People: "..."
1. Husband of elder sister
2. Younger sister of wife