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"Your father is a nerd." Mrs. Hua unconsciously frowned, "It's the kind of nerd who only knows how to read and doesn't care about anything else."

Lu Shaoxuan is very good-looking and extremely talented, he is a descendant of the Lu family with five surnames and seven favorites.Even though he has not yet taken the road of imperial examination, he has won the respect of everyone with his modest and gentlemanly style inherited from his family, and his elegant and decent behavior at any time.

But he is just a nerd, he doesn't understand amorous feelings at all, and has caused countless noble ladies to wink at the blind man.

"When I was Jiji, the elders were looking for a son-in-law for me, and Lu Shaoxuan was also on the list." Mrs. Huai was very straightforward, without hiding any emotion.

She has no love for Lu Shaoxuan, but Lu Shaoxuan took the initiative to reject the marriage proposal of the Lan family, which made her very unhappy.

During the small banquet that day, she brought Miao Hongxiao in front of Lu Shaoxuan, in order to express to Lu Shaoxuan: Look, this Miao Hongxiao is now the object of everyone's scrambling to curry favor, so rude and ignorant of etiquette, it is simply useless.I am a lady with both talents and looks, if you refuse, you will regret it in the future!

At the same time, she also wanted to express to Miao Hongxiao: Look, everyone I know is such a noble young man. I am so smart and capable. Look at yourself clearly and don't pester me in the future!

Who knew that Miao Hongxiao really looked for her less and less.She made new friends, men and women, many, many, and everyone revolved around her.She lives a chic and unrestrained life every day. In Shangjing, no daughter of another family lives more freely than her.

She rides a horse when she wants to ride a horse, climbs a mountain when she wants to climb a mountain, wears men's clothes when she wants to play, and even goes to a brothel in men's clothes. The Qu family pampers her.

Mrs. Huai thought she didn't care, but Miao Hongxiao was thinking more and more in her mind.It wasn't until one day that she saw Miao Hongxiao wearing men's clothing and meeting Lu Shaoxuan in Ting Yuge, the two of them chatted congenially, laughing from time to time, and she realized that it was her who was stupid all along.

She had never seen Lu Shaoxuan with such a bright smile, he always had a serious face and didn't talk much to anyone.But smiling at Miao Hong, he laughed freely, his words were eloquent, so talkative, his demeanor was like the ancient noble son recorded in the book, like a banished immortal, his eyes hurt...

"I don't know why, but I was so angry that I started to really target them and do more bad things."

"I interacted with them again, and let them do this and that willfully. If any of them refused, I would say: I am your matchmaker. I am almost paranoid, forcing everyone to have a hard time..."

Mrs. Huai tilted her head, lifted her veil to cover her face, her voice trembled slightly, "It was a long time later... I realized that I just acted out with malicious intentions, but I didn't allow others to see through my performance to feel sorry for each other, and love was secretly born Why? I actually envy Ah Xiao very much in my heart, because she is bold and willful, and what she does is exactly what we girls who grew up in the boudoir yearn for. She is broad-minded, free and easy like a man, and dares to bully women A man who shakes his fist; she is sincere, warm, thoughtful, and willing to lend a helping hand to any woman in need, no matter how she does it, she is always helping others.”

"At that time, I realized that I was so eager to be friends with her. It was also at that time that I realized that friendship cannot stand calculations."

Mrs. White's temperament seems awkward, but she is very frank.She dared to face all the unbearable things in her heart and confessed to others.

Having seen many murderers and hypocrites, Lu Li knows how rare such a character is.Mrs. White is a person who can be made a close friend, and the mother's choice is not wrong.

As for the awkward girlhood, and even the pranks that might have had some influence at the time, Lu Li didn't want to judge.

He only softly persuaded Madam Huai, "Everyone has vanity, Aunt Lan doesn't have to worry about things about her youth."

Mrs. Huai's expression was slightly startled, but suddenly she smiled lightly again.She said to Lu Li, "Your mother, Miao Hongxiao, is a remarkable woman. Your father, Lu Shaoxuan, is also a man of outstanding talent and great wisdom. Not long after they got married, it was a stormy summer with wars raging everywhere. At that time, the two gave up their dream of traveling in the mountains and rivers and seeing the rivers and mountains of Daxia. They stood up directly and went to the most dangerous places. They used all their abilities to lead people to stop foreign enemies and made many good stories. They... are An admirable and enviable couple."

"You have to be proud of your parents and make yourself a strong and great person so that you can be worthy of being their child."

Lu Li nodded seriously, "Thank you, Aunt Lan, for telling me this, it is very important to me."

Mrs. Huai picked up the teacup, took a few sips, and then continued, "Ah Smile endured me messing around with her, obviously I am older than her, in her eyes, it seems that I am a child who doesn't understand, self-willed and stubborn, who needs She took care of her until I got angry and wanted to marry Huaideshui."

With whom and why, Madam Huai didn't say anything, only that this decision was made hastily, and it was related to the internal struggle of the Lan family.

Huaide Shui's family background, appearance, nothing to be desired, the only thing that people praise is his outstanding talent and learning, as well as his calm personality.As the eldest daughter of the Lan family, marrying him is obviously very unsuitable.

Everyone came to persuade her, but Mrs. Huai gritted her teeth and insisted on her own opinion.

"A Xiao knew that I was not interested in Huaideshui, so she came to persuade her, but I didn't listen. It was the first time I saw her cry. Although she was smiling, tears rolled into her eyes, saying that I deserved the best. It’s the first time I’ve seen someone cry like this, and it makes people’s hearts ache.” Mrs. Hua put her hand on her chest and murmured, “I didn’t agree, so she got angry with me and never saw me again. Didn't come, to be so cruel..."

"She only wrote me a letter, and asked someone to bring it to me before the bridal chamber. She said that the matter had come to an end, and she knew that I would not change my mind, and advised me to live a better life. She said that Huaideshui was straightforward, but he was not a I hate people, let me keep my awkward temper and live a good life with others. She also said that emotional matters depend on cultivation and getting along. As long as I am sincere and brave, life may not be bad in the future. She said that I am a good person and I will be healthy all my life , let me not be afraid... After the bridal chamber, Huaideshui chatted with me, and I found out that she and Lu Shaoxuan had already secretly looked for Huaideshui..."

It may be threatened with fists, or it may be lured with benefits. In short, the meaning is to let Huaideshui treat her well. If you dare to neglect, you will be responsible for the consequences...

Mrs. Huai's eyes were moist, "But I'm not a good person! Ah Xiao didn't know how to cherish when she was in front of me. She only wanted to make up for it after she had an accident. All these years were in vain. I couldn't even find her child. I couldn't love and raise her well." , what a good man!"

Mrs. Huai almost cried blood, Lu Li couldn't bear it, "My mother...wouldn't blame you."

"But I blame myself..."

After a long time, Mrs. Huai took a long breath and wiped her eyes, "Ah Xiao often writes to me, talking about where to play, what interesting things I encounter, I will probably reply, but when I am in a bad mood, I will not be self-willed. Back. Her last letter said that the peach blossoms in Xiangzhou were blooming very well, not far from Xijing, and she invited me to see them, but I didn’t go because I was fighting with Mrs. Shi. But since then, Ah Xiao disappeared out of thin air. , no more news..."

"I came to my senses and looked for her for a long time. I contacted all the people I could contact, but I couldn't find her. Ah Xiao is a very responsible person. Even if he is angry, he will not leave room for others, so I know, Something must have happened to her."

"Until the news came that she and Lu Shaoxuan encountered bandits and fell off the cliff with the car and died. I didn't believe it at all. Ah Xiao was so powerful that he dared to fight with men; Lu Shaoxuan was so smart and knew everything beforehand." How could it be possible to die at the hands of a little bandit? But the Qu family didn't care, all the people who were close to Ah Xiao and those who had been helped by her didn't care, and they admitted it. I was very angry, so I simply I checked. But the more I checked, the more frightened I became..."

At this moment, someone knocked on the door of the flower hall, and Zhou's mother's voice came from outside the door, "Madam, I have something to report."

Mother Zhou is a servant who knows how to measure. It's not important, so she won't say it deliberately.So although Lu Li was a little anxious, he didn't mean to blame him. Anyway, he was here, Mrs. Huai was here, and there was still more time, so things would always be explained clearly.

Madam Huai's displeasure was written all over her face, and even the voice that called Zhou's mother to come in was a little hard.

Mother Zhou saluted Lu Li and Zhao Zhu, then walked slowly to Mrs. Huai, leaned down, and whispered a few words in her ear.

The displeasure between Mrs. Huai's brows grew stronger, and finally she sighed slowly, and looked at Lu Li and Zhao Zhu, "You two wait a moment, I'll come as soon as I go." After finishing speaking, she got up and left.

Lu Li didn't mind, and stood up smiling to see her off, "Aunt Lan just needs to be careful not to make herself tired, I'm not in a hurry, I have plenty of time."

Mrs. Huai gave a soft 'hmm', and left with Zhou's mother's hand.Mother Zhou turned her head silently and smiled apologetically.

After the two left, Lu Li showed an anxious expression, "What do you think happened to my mother that made Madam Huai panic?"

Zhao Zhu shook his head, "I don't know."

"Is there any important matter that cannot be delayed, mother Zhou must come to invite Mrs. Huai?"

Zhao Zhu continued to shake his head, "I don't know."

Lu Li ran over angrily and pinched Zhao Zhu's face, "You don't know anything!" It's good to make up something to deal with him!

Zhao Zhu seemed to have expected him to be like this, he opened his arms to catch the man and rubbed it into his arms, "You man still knows a lot, do you want to learn? Huh?"

Lu Li cursed in his heart, he didn't know where this bastard got his skills, he was very good at it, he rubbed it on the sensitive parts of his body, his body went limp after two strokes...

Really not wanting to embarrass himself in someone else's territory, Lu Li patted Zhao Zhu hard, "Bastard, let me go!"

Zhao Zhu felt that Lu Li looked very cute. He believed that his martial arts skills were strong and his hearing was extraordinary, so instead of letting go, he rubbed him even more vigorously, "Say something nice, and I'll let you go..."

Lu Li was so frightened that he almost screamed.I don't know if it was because of the environmental stimulation, but his face immediately turned red.Worried that his body would react, he gritted his teeth and begged for mercy in a low voice, "Brother Zhao...will you let me go..."

Zhao Zhu's heart felt numb, and he paused, hesitating a little.Go on, a little talk doesn't count, but his daughter-in-law is so delicious, he can't help it...

At the critical moment, the scene in the pavilion not far from the window saved Lu Li.

Lu Li frowned slightly, and pointed in that direction, "That person... is it Huaideshui?"

Zhao Zhu stopped, hugged Lu Li and looked out.

It was a tall man, wearing a scarlet official uniform with a silver fish bag. With such attire, this person's official position should be above rank five.He appeared in the inner house of Huai Mansion, and was alone in the small pavilion with Madam Huai. Although he couldn't see his face clearly, and his age could only be guessed roughly, but if there were no accidents, this person must be Huai Deshui.

There were no servants around the two of them, Huai Deshui seemed very happy, and had a lot of conversations with Huai Fu, but Madam Huai didn't respond much.After Huai Deshui finished speaking, he went to hold Mrs. Huai's hand, but Mrs. Hua avoided it.Huai Deshui took it for granted, turned around, stroked his beard under his jaw, and said a lot to himself, until Mrs. Hua said something unhappy, and then slowly made way for Mrs. Huai to leave.

After Mrs. Huai left, Huai Deshui stood there in a daze for a long while before turning around and leaving silently.

I don't know if it was an illusion, but Lu Li felt that Huaideshui sighed deeply.He left with heavy feet, and his lonely figure looked very lonely under the soft weeping willows.

"Huai Deshui... what kind of person is he?" Lu Li thoughtfully, turned around and asked Zhao Zhu, "Do you know?"

In order to investigate the case of the Huai Mansion, Zhao Zhu got a lot of secret information about the Huai family, plus official documents, so he was quite familiar with this person.

But why was he willing to tell Lu Li simply?

Zhao Zhu smiled wickedly, and raised Lu Li's chin, "Kiss me, and I'll tell you."

Lu Li slapped it with his paw, and said viciously, "I have tolerated you for a long time, just say what you say, and don't say you will fall!"

Zhao Zhu covered his face, the darkness in his eyes grew darker...