The luxury of the Lu family flourished in Changning Street, which was ten miles away. The ancestors had been working for a hundred years in exchange for a white jade to make a horse.

When it comes to the wealth of the Lu family, even many second- and third-rank officials in the court are far out of reach.

The Lu Mansion's properties are spread across many prosperous places in Taixuanjing. Now the Lu Mansion can guarantee a luxurious life just by collecting rent.

Because of this, General Shenxiao is only a fifth-grade general, but his reputation is well known to many people in Taixuanjing.

The previous engagement between the Duke of Nanguo and the Lu family, as well as the Qilin son of the Lu family, also made the Lu family of Jiuhu famous throughout Taixuanjing.

Of course...this kind of reputation is also deeply hated by the people in the Lu family. No one wants their surname to become the laughing stock of the people in Taixuanjing.

So when Mrs. Ning heard that Lu Jing was coming, the smile that appeared on her face just now disappeared in the blink of an eye.

She leaned on a deer-head crutch and looked at the scenery in Guangu Pine Courtyard in silence.

Mrs. Zhong tried to persuade her but did not speak.

Mrs. Zhu on the side sighed, understanding that Lu Jing's name was actually a taboo that they did not want to mention to Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong to some extent.

When Lu Jing was in the Lu Mansion, he was treated harshly by Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong. They said that as a young master of the Lu Mansion, he could only have enough food and clothing every month, which was not as good as a favored servant.

When he reached the age of sixteen, the government did not arrange for him to be taught by a nun, sir, nor did he arrange for a martial arts instructor for him. They just wanted to raise this unnecessary young master into a useless person.

What's more, the marriage contract with the Duke of Nanguo's son-in-law is probably a different kind of sacrifice.

But now... Lu Jing, who was expelled from the Lu Mansion with a secret book, has become the most outstanding young man in Taixuan Jing. Doesn't this prove that Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong were blind and missed the Qilin Son?

It also made Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong scolded and resentful.

It was precisely because of all these things that Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong fell silent when they heard that Lu Jing had come to the Lu Mansion.

When Madam Zhu thought about this, she sighed in her heart and reminded: "Old lady, madam, Lu Jing is not what he used to be. He has the sage emperor's decree to enforce the law, but although he does not have an official position, he can

But he was also very popular, and when ordinary court officials of the fourth or fifth rank saw him, they would salute him with a smile on their faces.

He came to the Lu Mansion today, and I'm afraid it wouldn't be appropriate to leave him hanging outside the door."

Behind Mrs. Zhu, Lu Feng's maid had fragrant skin that was as beautiful as snow, and her face was extremely beautiful. Among the servants of the Lu family, except for Qing Yue, her appearance was the most beautiful.

At this moment, Xixiang looked a little strange, even though from the bottom of her heart... Xixiang didn't want to see Lu Jing.

Because as Mrs. Zhu said, Lu Jing is no longer what he used to be. Just like Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong, whenever Lu Jing's name spreads to Xixiang's ears, she always thinks of how she could have entered Lu Jingyuan.

She was once again asked to transfer to Lu Fengyuan through her connections.

Xixiang was quite worried about Lu Feng, but she always felt that under the high-walled compound of the Lu Mansion, even if Master Lu Feng could return safely, she would not be free after all.

This is how people are, they have received the best, but when they miss out on something better, there will always be regrets in their hearts.

Xixiang was thinking wildly.

Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong had already heard Mrs. Zhu's words and remained silent for a few breaths. Finally, Mrs. Ning sighed and said to Qing Yi who came to announce the door: "Invite him... to come in.

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The fragrance of winter orchids, pine red plums, and daphne mixed with the smoke of midday fireworks, filling the entire Lu Mansion with a gentle fragrance.

Even the mist in Lu Mansion exudes a certain unique smell and appears clearer.

Today, Lu Jing and Qing Yue came to Lu Mansion together.

Mr. Eleven also allowed Qingyue a few days of leave to usher in a new year.

Qingyue has been studying pharmacology with Mr. Eleven these days, and she even has the fragrance of some medicines on her body.

At this time, she was wearing a palace satin and plain snow silk skirt, and her long silky hair was flowing down, and the ends were restrained by an emerald green hairpin.

At first glance, Qing Yue, who is tall and tall, exudes a sense of brightness like spring flowers and bright autumn moon.

Occasionally, a maid would pass by, and when she saw Qing Yue today, her eyes would show some envy. Then she would stop, salute the bright young man, and call out...

"Third Young Master."

Even the person who came to guide them today was Manager Liu, whom Lu Jing and Qing Yue had rarely met when they were in the mansion.

Manager Liu, who used to be a serious man, smiled brightly today. Not only did he bend down to lead the way, but he even turned around and smiled at Lu Jing from time to time, lest Lu Jing thought he was being treated lightly.

Qing Yue walked behind Lu Jing with her head lowered.

Lu Jing stopped and pulled Qing Yue's sleeve again, asking her to walk side by side with him.

"You are now Mr. Library Eleven's disciple, and you are not a maid. We are here today... to welcome my mother out together, so you don't have to walk behind me."

Lu Jing's voice curled his eyebrows with a smile in his eyes.

Qing Yue heard Lu Jing's gentle voice and turned her head to look in a certain direction.

At the end of that direction is the old courtyard where the former wife, Lu Jing, and she depended on each other...

"Madam, we are here to welcome you." Qing Yue thought in her heart, and then remembered Lu Jing's gentle words just now, she pursed her lips slightly, and her eyes became firmer.

So... Lu Jing and Qing Yue walked side by side into the Guangu Pine Courtyard and arrived at the banquet hall.

Mrs. Ning, Mrs. Zhong, Mrs. Zhu, Ning Qiang... and many others saw Lu Jing and Qing Yue coming side by side from a distance.

At this time, Lu Jing was dressed in white and had an unpredictable air about him. He walked casually, but Mrs. Ning couldn't help but tighten her hands on the deer-head crutch, and Mrs. Zhong also took a deep breath.

They looked at the scenery along the way and then walked through the long corridor and entered the banquet hall.

"Is Lu Jing back?"

To everyone's surprise, Mrs. Ning actually stood up, with a smile on her face, and said: "Today is New Year's Eve, so it would be great for you to come and take a walk around the house. We should be reunited on this festive day."

Ning Qiang, who was sitting not far away, was stunned for a moment when she heard Mrs. Ning's words, and then her face showed some surprise.

She was afraid that Mrs. Ning and his cousin Lu Jing would get into trouble, which would put her in a dilemma. She had to worry about Mrs. Ning's old body, but she also felt that it would be unfair to Lu Jing if she spoke for the Lu family.

Now Mrs. Ning's words are gentle and somewhat flattering, which is naturally the best.

Mrs. Zhu was also a little surprised, and soon she heard Mrs. Zhong squeeze out a smile and said: "Lu Jing, Lu Qiong told me yesterday that you invited him to have a drink with you. You two It is natural for brothers to be in harmony and brothers to be respectful to each other, and this is also the blessing of the family.

Let me see... Since we are here today, we will have the reunion dinner at home... Come on, take a seat, Qing Yue will also sit down..."

Xixiang, who was standing behind Madam Zhu, glanced at Qing Yue beside Lu Jing and felt that Qing Yue had such a good temperament now. Even the brocade robe she was wearing was extremely beautiful.

Mallow lowered her head, snickering in her heart...

"Master Jing's identity is different now. With his current reputation, even if he goes to the residence of a high official in the court, he will still be received politely by his master.

It seems that the old lady and Mrs. Zhong were not carried away by the ridicule outside the house."

Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong spoke one after another and warmly invited Lu Jing to take a seat.

Qing Yue stood beside Lu Jing without saying a word.

At this time, Lu Jing did not look up at Mrs. Ning or Mrs. Zhong, but turned his head and looked at the way he came from a distance.

Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong were a little embarrassed for a moment when they saw Lu Jing ignoring them.

Mrs. Ning fell silent, and Mrs. Zhong continued: "There is a lot of noise in the mansion today. Your father went to the General's Mansion to practice and has not come back. Today Lu Jing is here. I will send someone to invite your father..."

Mrs. Zhong hasn't finished speaking yet.

But where Lu Jing was looking, there was another young man in green with his waist bent, leading two old men in yellow and black clothes and high crowns. Their faces looked old, but they were white and beardless.

Mrs. Ning is old and can't see far away.

Mrs. Zhong stood up instantly when she saw the two old men, and her expression became hurried.

"Old lady, someone is coming from the palace."

When the old lady heard Mrs. Zhong's words, her somewhat embarrassed expression suddenly changed. She stood up and said with a smile: "I guess it was the Queen who sent someone to express condolences to you. I thought I would come only in the middle of New Year's Eve, but I didn't."

I wish I could come so early."

She led Mrs. Zhong down the high platform, but saw Lu Jing and Qing Yue, who were standing in the hall, still standing aside without saying a word.

Everyone didn't pay attention to the fact that people were coming to the palace now. Even if Lu Jing had an extraordinary status at this time, he still had to have priorities.

Those two old men were none other than the Diao Temple in the palace!

Mrs. Ning, Mrs. Zhong, Mrs. Zhu and other female relatives went to greet him.

The two Diao Si had already stood still. The short Diao Si narrowed his eyes, looked around at everyone, and asked: "Old madam, Uncle Shen Xiao is not in the house?"

Mrs. Ning bowed down with great effort and said: "Two Diao Si, the master of the mansion has gone to the General's Mansion and is not in the Lu Mansion... If there is a decree from Ninghe Palace, I will take over."

Diao Si said: "It is indeed the decree of Ninghe Palace, but this kind of decree must be greeted by the head of the family."

Mrs. Ning suddenly felt a little puzzled.

Ninghe Palace is the palace of the emperor and empress, and everything in the court that responds to imperial orders originated from Ninghe Palace.

Today, the Emperor and Empress sent someone to express their condolences to Emperor Gaoming. Why did the head of the family need to come to greet him?

Madam Zhong was about to speak, mentioning that she had already invited Uncle Shen Xiao, and heard the order. Diao Si said: "But... the old lady also has a royal decree. Since the head of the family is not here, there is a precedent for the old lady to take over the order on his behalf."

You can rely on it.”

After the messenger Diao Si finished speaking, he turned around and bowed respectfully to the silk imperial edict held by Diao Si behind him, then took the silk cloth and then unfolded the scroll...

“Ninghe Palace has a purpose!
To be continued...