Su Qingzhi furrowed his brow, a hint of difficulty spilling into his eyes, âThis is going to be problematic; originally, I had the intention to change the marriage arrangement for your brother.â
âChange the marriage arrangement?â Su Yingxue exclaimed in alarm, âGrandpa, why would you have such a thought? Could it be Lu Ying?â
The one entangling Su Hao now was none other than Lu Ying!
But if she married brother, then Wu Jinyanâ¦
Su Qingzhi nodded, his aged voice carrying a trace of helplessness, âOriginally, Grandpa had no intention to interfere in your brotherâs marriage. The Miss from the Wu family that he chose, I have inquired about her, too. Although the Wu family is no more, that young girl is a tenacious and kind-hearted good Miss, and she still supports the Fufeng Center. She is compassionate towards the poor and weak and also runs a loft. Sheâs quite capable. However, your brother, he made a mistake, and he must not disappoint that young girl, Lu Ying.â
âBrother made a mistake? What happened to him?â A bad feeling suddenly seized Su Yingxueâs heart.
âYour brother, while defending Bamboo Leaf Pass, became acquainted with Lu Ying. Lu Chongming, who is the commander at Bamboo Leaf Pass, treated your brother with great courtesy, and your brother then had marital relations with that Lu Ying. He came clean about this to me on the way back.â
The Su familyâs family discipline was strict, and if Su Hao had deliberately erred, Su Qingzhi would certainly have punished him severely!
But Su Hao claimed he was set up by someone, which led him to lose his senses. Considering Bamboo Leaf Pass is far at the border, an investigation would likely be difficult.
Therefore, Su Qingzhi didnât think about punishing him but went personally to discuss the matter with Lu Chongming and his daughter.
After all, although Su Hao was trapped, he had also ruined Lu Yingâs chastity.
And there was Lu Ying, kneeling in front of him, expressing her deep affection for Su Hao and vowing her heart to him for this life, even willing to become a concubine if necessary just to marry him.
Lu Chongming also understood his daughterâs feelings and didnât try to obstruct much.
In Su Qingzhiâs eyes, the father and daughter appeared quite tolerant and sincere.
If it were any other generalâs family, Su Hao would likely already be ruined, and the Marquisâs Manor shamed.
However, Su Yingxue furrowed her brows tightly upon hearing this, âGrandpa, we havenât thoroughly understood this Lu Ying. If brother is to marry her hastily, Iâm afraid he wouldnât be willing. As for Sister Jinyan⦠letâs wait for her to discuss it with brother. If they donât want to part, then Grandpa, it might be best to refuse Lu Yingâs kind offer. There are many ways to make amends.â
Su Qingzhi had originally thought that if Wu Jinyan and Su Hao didnât get along well, and if Su Hao agreed, he could marry Lu Ying.
But now, hearing what Su Yingxue said, he weighed his options and decided that Su Haoâs happiness was more important. If Lu Ying were to suffer and become Su Haoâs concubine, it wouldnât hurt to treat her generously in the Marquisâs Manor later on.
Thus, Su Qingzhi no longer worried about Su Haoâs affair.
After all, both he and Su Yingxue, the brother and sister, were people of strong resolve.
Having returned to his study, he immersed himself in military books once more.
Su Yingxue lingered outside the garden; she needed to talk to Su Hao about the matter concerning Wu Jinyan.
Zhilan had returned with her and after gathering some information, reported to her, âMiss, Miss Han said that since the Lu family doesnât have a residence in Jiang Du City, thatâs why Miss Lu Ying is recuperating in our Marquisâs Manor. And her father, General Lu, has been staying in the military camp. This arrangement was approved by the Old General, and Miss Lu Ying has been pestering the Eldest Young Master every day. With the Eldest Young Masterâs good nature and considering her injuries, he has not rejected her.â
After speaking, Zhilan looked puzzled, âOur familyâs Eldest Young Master, although gentle, is certainly not a man easily entangled by a woman. Now, with this Lu Ying⦠the servants in the manor all think sheâs going to become our young madam.â