His words were tinged with sorrow, evoking much sympathy.
But among these people, Su Yingxue was not included; she couldnât even be bothered to turn her head to glance at Su Dingheng.
In the Marquisâs Manor, among the numerous elite children, only Su Dingheng and Su Xinlan were exceptions. Su Dingheng was out of place here; he tasted nothing during the meal and left as soon as he had finished eating.
He had no right to send Su Hao off to the military deployment, nor did he have any right to care for Su Yingxue. The taste of solitude and desolation at this moment made his heart curl up and tremble violently.
The image of Long Shuli emerged before his eyes.
She was always so unrestrained and carefree, but whenever he tried to get close, she would say with a hint of scorn, âSu Dingheng, youâre not worthy!â
Overcome with trembling, a chill swept over his entire body. He wrapped his clothes tightly around himself and slunk back to the rear courtyard.
A few days left before Su Haoâs deployment, the once calm Marquisâs Manor, which quietly awaited Su Haoâs departure, was once again disturbed from its tranquility.
Lu Chongming, carrying a bridal sedan, arrived at the gates of the Marquisâs Manor with Lu Ying, announcing his intention to marry his daughter into the Marquisâs family, to the young general.
The marriage between Su Hao and Wu Jinyan had been destroyed prior, and the affair between Su Hao and Lu Ying had spread. The Marquisâs Manor was engulfed in controversy, but the matter had been overshadowed by Chu Yihanâs ascension to the throne, and after a month, everyone had almost forgotten.
However, Su Hao was about to be deployed, and he had appointed Lu Chongming as a general to deploy with him.
Lu Chongming was a mature and steady person, and his actions were by no means rash.
He stopped the bridal sedan at the main entrance of the Marquisâs Manor, not intending to coerce or entice Lu Ying inside, but rather, he calmly waited for someone from inside to come out.
At this moment, Su Hao was discussing matters in the palace, so the decision-making in the manor fell to Qin Wan. After consulting with Su Qingzhi, Qin Wan intended to send Zhifen to inform Su Yingxue, but Su Qingzhi shook his head, âDonât go at this moment. The emperor hasnât yet summoned her into the palace. We donât know his intentions. Her appearance isnât suitable, and her pregnancy is unstable. She canât exert herself. Watch over her courtyard and make sure she remains unaware of the situation.â
Qin Wan nodded, âFather is thoughtful.â
She accompanied Su Qingzhi to go out together.
Approaching the entrance of the Marquisâs Manor, Lu Chongming hurriedly came forward to pay respects, âGeneral Lu Chongming, at your service, Old General Su.â
âGeneral Lu, thereâs no need for such formalities.â Su Qingzhi gave him a hand to rise, ostensibly with respect, yet with a subtle hint of pressure, âGeneral Lu is highly respected and has glorious military achievements. I have always regarded General Lu as a wise man. But what is the meaning of todayâs actions?â
Bringing the bridal sedan directly to the entrance of the Marquisâs Manor!
Undoubtedly, Lu Ying was sitting inside the bridal sedan!
This was coercion!
Lu Chongming maintained his composure, with an expression neither humble nor arrogant, âOld General, everyone knows that my daughter is already bound to the young general. Today, I have specially brought my daughter to the manor, hoping that before he departs, they as husband and wife can reunite.â
âGeneral Lu exaggerates. Our familyâs Haoâer is about to depart on a military mission, with military affairs weighing on his mind. He really has no thought to spare for marriage at this time. Our manor has not yet found a suitable wife for him either. This reunion of husband and wife truly cannot be mentioned.â
Qin Wan tactfully yet without compromise expressed the stance of the Marquisâs Manor.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
They certainly hadnât said they intended for Su Hao to marry Lu Ying.
âDoes madam mean to say that there has been a misunderstanding on my part? Are you suggesting that the manorâs young general, the current commander, does not intend to take responsibility for my daughter? Is this⦠the stance of the Marquisâs Manor? Or the commanderâs intention?â
Lu Chongming looked bewildered, even a bit flustered.