What Lu Song wanted to say was something that he had thought about for a long time and had personally put into action. He said to Lü Ping, "You're not young anymore. In the past, because of your hidden illness, the family didn't have much hope for your marriage. Later on, when your face was disfigured, father didn't have any better ideas for you. But now that your face has recovered, even though your hidden illness hasn't disappeared, but … Ai! Let's put it this way! Now that the Lu Family only has you as a child, even if you have a hidden illness, you still have to think about the family. Father has chosen a marriage for you, but that's all. As for whether it will succeed or not, it still depends on your own efforts. "
Lü Ping knew which marriage Lu Song was talking about. She faintly said, "Father is joking. This kind of thing shouldn't be in our hands, right? I have a hidden illness. Even if I'm the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion of Zuo, I'm afraid that it's not up to me to decide on my marriage. What can I do even if I work hard? "
Lu Song waved his hand, "No, the young master of the Ren Family is different from other men. Father has observed him for a long time. That young general Ren is an upright person. He's not someone who covets beauty. If you two can get along and develop feelings for each other, he certainly won't mind your hidden illness. Pingnan General's Office is the solid power behind the Ninth Prince. That family's di young miss has a good relationship with Princess Ji An. Ping, if you and young general Ren can get along well after marriage, then our Lu Family won't have to worry about not being accepted by the Ninth Prince. "
Lü Ping looked at her father, then looked at her di mother, whose eyes were full of scheming. She finally asked the question that had been in her heart for many years — — "Don't tell me that the Lu Family raised their daughters just to send them out one by one to help open social connections for the family? Then what are we? Goods? "
The Ge Clan coldly snorted and asked, "Then tell me, which family's daughter isn't like this? Including the current Princess Wuyang. Why had the Emperor not married her off even though she had long passed her marriageable age? Let me tell you, don't think that His Majesty really dotes on you. That's just for show. In fact, he's just waiting for the right price. Just wait and see. The person that Princess Wuyang will marry in the end will definitely be useful to the Dashun Kingdom. He definitely won't be an ordinary young master. "
With these words, Lu Ping did not know what she should say. Because what the Ge Clan said was right. In Dashun, all the daughters of families were like this. No matter if they were legitimate or not, as long as they were daughters, they would be used as tools in exchange for power and status. If she was lucky, she would be doted on by her husband. If she was unlucky, she would have to endure the anger of a concubine. She didn't know what kind of person Ren Xitao was, but she was against the Lu Family's actions from the bottom of her heart. The last thing she wanted in her life was to be controlled by her family. But even if she hid and hid until now, was she still unable to avoid fate?
Lü Ping didn't say anything. She didn't nod or shake her head. It was as if she didn't hear Lu Song's suggestion. She just sat there silently, thinking about something.
Lu Song glanced at her and only said: "Think about it carefully. Father will do his best to create opportunities for the two of you. That kind of spice that costs a hundred taels of silver for a qian should come in handy very soon. "
The New Year was approaching. In Pingnan General's Office, Ren Xitao's manservant went back and forth to buy things. The things that he bought were directly moved to Ren Xitao's courtyard. Most of them were medicinal herbs.
Ren Xifeng came to find her brother to discuss some matters. As soon as she entered the room, she smelled the scent of medicinal herbs. She looked around and saw that the table was full of packed medicinal herbs. Among them, there were many exquisite things. She had seen them before. They were pills that were sold exclusively by Baicao Tang. She didn't understand: "What is Brother doing? Reselling medicinal herbs? Does Brother lack money? "
Ren Xitao waved his hand: "Don't say that I don't lack money. Even if I did, I wouldn't be able to sell them for much money. Good sister, you came at the right time. Brother has something to ask you. " He pressed Ren Xifeng to sit down on a chair and sat across from her. Then he said: "These medicinal herbs were prepared for Prime Minister Lu. Although I didn't have much contact with him in the Imperial Court as a military official, we met on the street last time. It can be considered fate. His health isn't good. It's almost the New Year, so I always wanted to see him. Tell me, other than these medicinal herbs, what else should I give him? It's almost the New Year. I'm afraid it's not good to just give them medicine, right? "Ren Xitao's face was serious. He was very cautious about this matter.
But when Ren Xifeng heard this, she exploded. She pointed at her brother and glared: "Are you crazy? Why are you giving Lu Family gifts for no reason? Even if we met last time, he still owes us a favor. If he wants to give a gift, he should be the one giving it to Pingnan General's Office. What do you mean by rushing over? "
"Prime Minister Lu already gave me gifts last time. This time … it can be considered a gift in return!" He found an excuse for himself.
But Ren Xifeng also had something to say: "Giving a gift is for Father. If someone wants to return it, it should be Father. You don't have to get involved."
"No, no, I've already prepared these things."
"Then give them to Father. Let him help you bring them over." The more Ren Xifeng looked at the table full of medicinal herbs, the angrier she became. She fiercely rolled her eyes at Ren Xitao and said: "Brother, don't think that I don't know what you're thinking. You're looking at Lu Song? That's just an excuse, right? You're looking at Lü Ping. "
Ren Xitao's face turned red from her words, but he was an honest person. Since his sister had exposed him, he didn't deny it. Instead, he happily nodded and said: "Indeed, I'm curious about that Lu Family's Eldest Miss. Last time, you said that her face was ruined. I've never asked about the matters in the capital, so I don't have much of an impression of these madams and misses. But after thinking about it, it seems that there really is such a thing. Miss Lü Ping fell into the water to save the Yao Family's eldest madam. Her face was bitten by a water bug. But the last time I saw her, her face was indeed intact. This also piqued my interest. "
Ren Xifeng's expression was particularly ugly. Whenever her brother mentioned Lü Ping, she could always see a strange expression in his eyes. She was familiar with that expression. She remembered that when Feng Yu Heng mentioned the Ninth Prince, there seemed to be a flash of light in his eyes as well. Ren Xifeng was a bit flustered. She grabbed her brother and said seriously: "Put away your curiosity. It doesn't matter if that Lu Family's Eldest Miss is good or bad. It's impossible between you and her. Although the current Lu Family seems to be different from the past, the Prime Minister's Mansion of Zuo doesn't have a proper family style. Didn't you hear what father said? The reason that Lu Song made such a change in court was completely for the sake of finding a good path for his family. His change in direction was for the sake of a clear goal. He is not like us, who have always been of the same mind. If you don't believe me, just watch. That's what the Lu Family is doing now. Once they get on this boat, once they have good benefits in the future, the Lu Family will definitely not be the current Lu Family. Their true colors will be revealed one day. "
"Younger Sister, isn't this a bit too much of a conspiracy theory?" Ren Xitao frowned. "Why do you make things sound so complicated when it comes to you? Besides, Lu Song is Lu Song. Lü Ping is Lü Ping. They're not the same. "
"They're father and daughter! How are they not the same? "
"Younger Sister, you've never met the Eldest Miss of the Lu Family, right?" Ren Xitao went straight to the point. "You're just judging them based on what the Lu Family has done in the past. I think that's unfair and arbitrary." Ren Xitao tried to persuade his younger sister. "Older Brother has never asked you for anything. Just help me with this one thing. At least don't stop me. Let me get to know the Lu Family's Eldest Miss. Is that okay?"
"Older Brother, are you really deeply in love with her?" Ren Xifeng didn't understand. "You've only met her once."
Ren Xitao waved his hand. "You can't say that I'm in love with her. I'm not in love with her yet. I'm just curious. I'm just curious. "He was telling the truth." I'm not a reckless person. Even Father said that I'm cautious. But I also admit that I've never been so curious about a woman. If you say that it's because of her outstanding appearance, then I'll admit it. But more than that, I feel that there are many things in her heart that outsiders don't know about, including the face you mentioned and the strange fragrance on her body. I just don't understand why the dignified Eldest Miss of the Prime Minister's Mansion of Zuo would use such low-quality perfume. Why would she use such a strong perfume? "
The more Ren Xitao spoke, the more he felt that his curiosity about Lü Ping was too strong. Ren Xifeng realized that she might never be able to pull her older brother back. Although she was shocked, she also remembered the purpose of her visit today. She smiled and said, "It's not convenient for Younger Sister to say too much about Older Brother's private matters. It's almost the New Year, and I'm preparing to go to Ji 'an County. I'll spend the New Year there. First, I want to see Furong. Second, I want to admire the new Ji' an County under Heng Zheng's administration. I've already told Father about it, and Father agreed. But he's afraid that I'll be in danger on the road, so he asked Older Brother to accompany me all the way there. Why don't we both spend the New Year there? "
Ren Xitao didn't have any objections to this. He had always been very protective of his younger sister. Ji 'an County was so far away. If Ren Xifeng went there alone, he wouldn't feel at ease. So he quickly nodded. "Okay, Older Brother will accompany you. When are we leaving? It's almost the New Year, so it's better to be early. Why don't I go to the Prime Minister's Mansion of Zuo tomorrow and leave the day after tomorrow? "
"The date has already been set." Ren Xifeng stood up. "We'll leave together tomorrow. Father has agreed. Older Brother should also prepare. Bring more clothes and choose an attendant to accompany us! "After saying this, she didn't stay any longer and turned to leave.
Ren Xitao was stunned when he heard this. They were leaving early tomorrow morning? But he had to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion of Zuo tomorrow? Why don't they go today? But there were still some things that had not been bought today. Also, it was getting late. Visiting at this time was definitely not appropriate. He couldn't help but feel conflicted … …
Ren Xifeng did indeed need to go to Ji 'an County. There was no other reason than wanting to go out and take a walk. The atmosphere in the capital made her feel stifled. Thinking of her good sister Bai Fu Rong doing well over there, she also made arrangements to go and take a look. Normally, General Ping Nan did not want his children to spend the New Year outside, but when Ren Xifeng mentioned this matter to General Ping Nan, he actually agreed. Ren Xifeng later thought about it. The reason why Father agreed so quickly was most likely because of the situation in court. Under these circumstances, who knew when chaos would erupt in the capital. The New Year was always a special day. If there was chaos at this time, it would be best for them to hide. Only then did he agree.
Right now, she did not care about what her father was thinking. She needed to quickly take her older brother away. She absolutely could not allow Ren Xitao to lose his mind over the Lu Family's young miss. That Lü Ping's appearance always made people feel uneasy.
At this time, in the imperial palace, Emperor Tianwu, in his old age, had been summoning Consort Yuanshu for many days. This scared Zhang Yuan so much that he arranged for an imperial physician to stand guard outside Zhao He Hall every night … …
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