If you can’t become a son-in-law, you have to be destined to become a saint. Chapter 36 The gentleman Changshun takes the first step to break the cage of Lu Mansion
Chapter 36 The gentleman Changshun takes the first step to break the cage of Lu Mansion
Guangu Pine Garden is located in the south courtyard of Lu Mansion. It is the most luxurious and solemn place among the many gardens in Lu Mansion.
This garden was built thirty-six years ago and was originally called Jiangnan Garden. The owner of the Lu family spent a lot of money, material and manpower, transporting many trees, flowers and plants from the south of the Yangtze River to make this courtyard elegant and gorgeous.
Later, someone in the Lu Mansion entered the palace and became a nobleman. He was favored by Emperor Tian Chong, so the nobleman had the opportunity to send an ancient pine to the Lu Mansion.
That noble man once said: "Gu Song is lucky enough to bless the surname Lu for thirty years."
It was precisely because of this ancient pine that Jiangnan Garden was renovated again and named Guangu Pine Garden.
For example, above the courtyard of the Aquarius Gate in this courtyard, the four vigorous characters were also written by Li Shenti, a great scholar of the time. Especially the two characters "Gusong" are written in one stroke. The outlines of the strokes are full of vitality, and they are really like branches and leaves.
The majestic ancient pine!
Entering the Guangu Pine Courtyard and passing through the begonia stone arches, you will see a different scene. Here there are rockeries that are abrupt and rugged, there there is a clear stream meandering gracefully, here there are colorful fallen flowers, there there are vigorous old pines.
!
It is truly an antique Suzhou garden, where solemnity and elegance complement each other!
"This Guan Gusongyuan is really beautiful."
Qing Yue followed Lu Jing, putting her hands in front of her, fingers tangled, following each step, with a lot of nervousness in her eyes.
Not to mention Qingyue...
Even Lu Jing, as the young master of the Lu family, has only entered the Guangu Pine Courtyard a handful of times.
During the past New Year holidays, when Lu Shenyuan was still in Taixuanjing, he never invited Lu Jing and Lu Jing's mother to come to Guangu Songyuan for New Year's Eve dinner.
Later, Lu Shenyuan was demoted to Yuanshan Road. In order to show the generosity and virtuousness of the Lu family, Mrs. Zhong allowed Lu Jing's mother to take Lu Jing with her and spent a luxurious year in Guangu Pine Courtyard.
Later, Lu Jingniang's health deteriorated day by day and she was bedridden. Perhaps Mrs. Ning felt that it was unlucky, so she did not allow mother and son to enter Guan Gusongyuan.
Because of this, it is funny to say that Lu Jing has lived in this Lu Mansion for eight or nine years, but this is the second time he has come to Guangu Songyuan.
"Master Chongshan is probably very happy to be able to return home from Jokhang Temple, so he will be the host at Guangu Songyuan."
Qingyue's eyes sparkled with curiosity, and along the way, she admired the beautiful scenery of Guangu Pine Courtyard.
In this garden, in addition to Lu Jing and Qing Yue, there are also other young masters and ladies walking by with their personal maids from time to time.
They often looked intently and ignored Lu Jing.
Occasionally, when a maid lowers her head, she will use the corner of her eye to look at what other maids are wearing...
There are many things going on in Guiwei Mansion, and everyone knows the warmth and warmth of people!
Not to mention the young masters and ladies in each courtyard.
Even these maids often compete with each other to see which young master they are following and which shop's silk satin they are wearing.
Therefore... Qingyue should be at the bottom of the contempt chain.
Many maids glanced at Qing Yue, then quickly suppressed the fleeting look in their eyes and hurried forward.
Lu Jing turned to look at Qing Yue.
She noticed that Qingyue's cheeks were slightly red, but she still pretended not to notice those strange eyes and looked around at the beautiful scenery in the courtyard.
"This girl..."
Lu Jing knew that Qing Yue was thoughtful and not stupid, so how could he not know what those maids were looking at.
He turned his head quietly, without criticizing Qing Yue, but his eyes became much firmer.
Along the way, we passed many Aquarius stone doors with delicate patterns carved on them, and finally came to a building.
This building is a banquet hall, located on a high platform, facing the old but extremely lush and beautiful ancient pine.
This banquet hall has golden roofs, stone walls, withered beams and painted pillars, like birds flying on leather and feathers flying, making it smart and solemn.
Lu Jing and Qing Yue followed the stone steps and entered the banquet hall.
But I saw that in the banquet living room, there were sandalwood tables on the left and right, and most of the tables were already full of people.
"Master, look, that's our table."
Qingyue's eyes flashed and she caught sight of a page of rice paper placed on a seat not far from the entrance of the banquet hall.
Written clearly on the rice paper: "The third master of the Lu family, Lu Jing!"
The third master of the Lu family?
Lu Jing smiled slightly in his heart, but after taking a few steps, he arrived in front of the table.
"Master, this location is excellent. It's very far away from Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong. When we have a banquet later, we don't have to be so restrained."
Qing Yue picked up the wine bottle on the table and poured wine for Lu Jing, while speaking softly, with a bit of joy in her tone.
But Lu Jing knew that Qing Yue was trying to enlighten him.
This is because the seating arrangements for Lu Mansion banquets are mostly based on family status.
The irony is...
The words "Third Master of the Lu Family" are clearly written on Lu Jing's desk, but he is seated at the end.
Not even as good as the few concubines at the bottom of the second house, Qing Yue was worried that Lu Jing would feel offended, so she softened her words.
"Qing Yue, there are grapes here. They are fresh. You can eat some."
Lu Jing picked a bunch of grapes from the fruit plate on the table and handed them to Qing Yue.
Qingyue waved her hands repeatedly.
Lu Jing smiled and said, "Mr. Ning, Mrs. Zhong, and Mrs. Zhu haven't come yet. You should eat something quickly, otherwise you will have no chance."
His smile is warm and sincere.
Qing Yue was slightly stunned, and immediately understood that this ranking did not seem to have any impact on Lu Jing.
When she was stunned, Lu Jing said again: "You don't have to worry, in fact, my name is no longer in the Lu family genealogy, nor is it in the Lu family's household registration register.
Logically speaking, Mrs. Zhong doesn't need to invite me to come, but now she asks me to come to Gusongyuan, I'm afraid there is another reason."
Lu Jing whispered softly, paused slightly, and his eyes became colder.
"If I just worry about the seats, I'm afraid it will be even worse after a while."
Qing Yue took the grapes from Lu Jing's hand, turned sideways, picked one and put it in her mouth.
Biting the grapes, the sweet and sour taste flooded into her taste buds.
At this moment, Qingyue suddenly noticed that Lu Jing's tone was calm, as if he was confident and not afraid of the upcoming censure.
"Master..." Qing Yue hesitated and did not dare to ask.
Lu Jing turned his head and said, "The return of Mr. Zhongshan from the Second Mansion will be our opportunity."
Qing Yue blinked, not understanding what Lu Jing was talking about.
At this moment.
There was a commotion at the door.
Then, Lu Qiong walked in first with Xi Qiu, with a lot of disgust and impatience in his eyes, as if he didn't like such an occasion.
Following closely behind was Lu Feng.
Lu Feng's aura was strong, and bursts of crimson were flashing in his eyes. His face was expressionless, showing no anger or intimidation, and there was a vague awe-inspiring aura lingering on his burly body.
He put his hands behind his back and walked into the banquet hall step by step.
Immediately, many young masters and ladies in the banquet hall stood up and respectfully came to Lu Feng to salute.
Even Lu Qiong, the eldest son of the Lu family, has never had such prestige.
Lu Feng was always a few steps behind Lu Qiong, holding his hands behind his back and trusting.
And behind him, there was a young girl. This girl had a slim and graceful figure, her skin was as white as snow, her waist was like a bunch of silk, her teeth were like braided shells, and her face seemed to be a bit brighter than the spring sky.
The clothes she wears are even more luxurious, not inferior to many young ladies in the second house.
This girl is none other than Lu Feng's maid, Xixiang. Her status in the mansion is extremely high, and the other maids next to her are incomparable.
Xixiang followed Lu Feng into the banquet living room, and subconsciously glanced at Lu Jing, then quietly returned his gaze.
"Master, look at the maids in Master Feng's courtyard."
Qing Yue stared blankly at the girl and said: "Sister Xixiang is so beautiful. Look at her eyes. They are not only bright and moist, but also clear and clear, just like the stars in the night.
Of all the maids in the house, none can compare to her."
Lu Jing raised his eyebrows, turned his head, and looked at Qing Yue carefully.
"It's nothing more than a little more rouge than Qing Yue and wearing a gorgeous dress."
Lu Jing felt in his heart that Qing Yue would be much more beautiful if she dressed up.
"Master, it is said that several years ago, Sister Xixiang was originally going to come to our... no... to come to the young master's courtyard, but something unexpected happened and she went to the young master Lu Feng's courtyard again."
Qing Yue's tone was full of regret: "Young master is unlucky. Such a beautiful daughter has gone to another courtyard. If she comes to the courtyard, she can be my companion."
Lu Jing couldn't laugh or cry.
Sometimes this Qing Yue is very knowledgeable and shrewd, and sometimes she just talks nonsense and makes him laugh.
"If Xixiang comes, wouldn't you have to go to another courtyard? How will she keep you company?" Lu Jing reminded quietly.
Qing Yue reacted: "Yes, what the young master said is..."
The two of them were whispering, and several boys and girls walked into the door.
Among them are Ning Qiang, Lin Lonicera, Lu Yi... and Lu Jiang.
When Ning Qiang and Lin Rendong saw Lu Jing sitting at the door, a hint of joy flashed in their eyes, and then they saw Lu Jing's seat and couldn't help but frown slightly.
Lu Jing smiled frankly and nodded towards them.
Immediately afterwards, Lu Jing felt a cold gaze falling on him, which was filled with piercing murderous intent, causing him to shift his gaze and look at Lu Jiang next to him.
Lu Jiang's eyes were extremely gloomy and he gave Lu Jing a cold look.
Lu Jing seemed not to notice the hostility in his eyes, and actually smiled at Lu Jiang.
Lu Jiang snorted coldly and turned his head.
It took less than half a quarter of an hour for everyone to sit down.
Mrs. Ning was leaning on a peach wood crutch with a deer head and was dressed in fine clothes. Her face, which had never shown much expression, was actually filled with a joyful smile.
She walked into the banquet living room and looked back frequently at the middle-aged man behind her.
"That's Lu Chongshan..."
Lu Jing's eyes moved slightly. The last time he saw you, the second master of the Lu family, was many years ago.
Lu Jing was still young at that time and didn't have much memory.
But now when he looked at this master of the Lu family, Lu Jing seemed to see something like... a walking corpse.
Mr. Chongshan's eyes were silent and his expression was lonely, but he was only a middle-aged man in his early forties, but he had long hair.
On his face, he could vaguely see the former glory of a handsome young man. Although he is not old now, he seems to have become decrepit!
"Now that I think about it, many of the rumors about Lu Chongshan should be true."
Lu Jing took a deep breath.
For him, Lu Chongshan's return home was an unexpected surprise!
"A gentleman always moves in accordance with the times, and a wise man will act according to the opportunity."
"The first step to break the Lu Mansion's prison is today."