Lu's house is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.
There was a lot of traffic and guests gathering in front of the door.
Fan Yang and Lu Wulang hosted a banquet for guests, and no one who received the invitation would not come. Lu Wulang, the "inspector of the governor of Youzhou," must definitely be given the honor.
What's more, the guest of honor at Lu Wulang's banquet today is the newly appointed Governor of Youzhou. Even for those on the border of the empire, this person is a thunderbolt.
Former Prime Minister, Emperor Xin, Prince Shaobao, Ji Prime Minister and a series of titles.
"Have you heard that Wu Shaobao wants Nalu Wulang's sister as his concubine?"
"Which sister?"
"I heard it's Lu Sanwu Niang."
Lu Sanwu Niang is a concubine, but her status is much higher than that of ordinary concubines. She is quite a famous girl. Lu Chengqing and Lu Chengye’s mother is the Lanling Xiao family, the great-granddaughter of Poyang King of Nanliang. She married Lu Chisong
When she was young, she also married a concubine, also a girl from the Lanling Xiao family, who was her cousin.
Because of this, although Lu Sanwu was born as a concubine, she was matched with Xiao as her aunt. Brother Lu Chengqing always doted on this much younger sister like a daughter.
"I heard that Madam Lu Sanwu is very powerful. She has kicked out many people who came to ask for marriage."
Lu Sanwu is quite famous in Youzhou. Not only is she the apple of the Lu family's eye, but this girl likes to dress up as a woman, but she is also good at riding and shooting, and is good at sword and dance. Everyone in Youzhou knows that this Lu Sanwulang is actually...
Lu Sanwu Niang, but this does not prevent her from often going out of the city to ride and shoot or go to restaurants and teahouses with a group of nobles to listen to music and dance. But when ordinary nobles want to marry this woman, she still looks down on her.
In the blink of an eye, Lu was thirty-five years old and had become an old girl. People in Youzhou were used to seeing this handsome man riding a horse through the city. Who would have thought that he would marry Wu Huaiyu now? "I didn't expect that Lu Wulang would actually marry him."
Lu Sanwu is to be married off to Wu Huaiyu as a concubine. It seems that the Lu family is a little afraid of this Governor Wu?"
"What are you afraid of? It's called marriage and alliance. The Taiyuan Wu family is indeed not a famous family, but how does the Wu family get favored today? There are two real feudal princes, three county princes, one viscount and two barons, three governors and one governor, and their sons are officials.
There are dozens of people who have been awarded titles and honors.
Looking at the civil and military affairs of the entire dynasty, there are not many upstarts who are so favored."
"That's right, look at who the wives and concubines of this person are? The daughter of Duke Shi Feng Ying is the head wife, the two granddaughters of Duke Tan are concubines, the three sisters of the Fan family are concubines, the grandniece of Duke Duan Decao is the concubine, and the granddaughter of Yun Dingxing is the concubine.
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"And the adopted granddaughter of Yongkang Gong Li Jing is also his concubine."
"The Tang family, the Han family, the Gao family, etc. all had great reputations in the past."
······· Many guests were whispering to each other and talking in low voices.
"You said that the Lu family is like this, then we can only follow the arrangements of Mr. Wu?"
"Then what else do you want? Didn't you see the guard of honor when he entered the city?
With double banners and double festivals, I accept the title."
"This is a privilege that Li Yuan, the king of Lujiang, never had when he was the governor of Youzhou."
"Yes, one after another has been coming to Youzhou recently. We should be aware of the current situation and be a hero. Be careful, don't let the new official take office and burn us first."
The lanterns are on.
Wu Huaiyu arrived in droves.
Even when he came to the Lu family's night banquet, Wu Huaiyu was accompanied by three hundred cavalrymen, all of whom were transferred by the emperor from the Hundred and Thousand Cavalry Battalions of the Forbidden Army. He was also accompanied by his own soldiers and attendants.
Although the other governors were envoys to observe the festival, they were only taught by example, and few of them really adhered to the festival. However, Wu Huaiyu not only held the festival, but also had double banners and double festivals.
The four disciples of the Wu family appeared with double banners and double banners, which was extremely intimidating. This represented the special authority bestowed by the emperor.
Behind him, Li Jinxing, the thirteenth son of the governor of Yanzhou, the newly adopted son of Wu Huaiyu, even held up the Kan Leng Paidao given by the emperor, which was a foot long, showing his fierce and domineering attitude.
Wu Huaiyu did not wear a purple robe and jade belt today, but wore colorful silk armor.
The colorful silk armor is very lifelike and beautiful, as if you are wearing a real imperial-given Mingguang mountain pattern armor.
He rode horseback all the way to Lu Chengye's gate.
The middle door of the Lu family was wide open. Lu Chengye and his children were waiting at the door. Among the children, Lu Sanwuniang transformed into Lu Sanwulang. The one with a brocade robe and jade belt was also standing there. A pair of red and phoenix eyes were looking at this person carefully.
A fiancé.
Wu Huaiyu, who is dressed in silk armor, rides a Dawan horse from Kang State in the Western Regions specially given by the emperor. It is also called a sweaty horse. It is extremely tall and golden.
He is tall and handsome.
Majestic.
Lu Sanwu Niang was actually a little stunned. She had never seen such a mighty and handsome man. He suddenly burst into her heart and made her heart beat faster.
Over the years, there have been too many children from famous families asking for marriage, but although she was favored at home, after all, she was a concubine, so most of the people who actually came to ask for marriage were concubines and side branches of various famous families.
She doesn't value identity that much.
But some of the so-called famous children did look good, but none of them really caught her fancy. In the past, she couldn't figure out what she wanted, so she thought she should find someone to share the industry with Chengqing.
Brother, they are both civil and military.
But when she saw Wu Huaiyu today, the feeling that hit her heart made her immediately understand that she seemed to have been waiting for such a man.
"Mei, how are you?"
Lu Chengye turned to ask her, but when he saw her in a daze, he couldn't help but smile.
Wu Huaiyu was young but held a high position. He had experienced a lot. He had also gone to the mountains to practice Taoism with immortals. He did have a temperament that even he admired.
The guarding imperial captain shouted, and all the knights stopped together.
Iron armor clang clang.
The murderous aura shocked all the powerful people from Youzhou's famous families. This feeling of murderous aura rushing towards one's face made people feel tight and uncomfortable.
Wu Huaiyu turned over and dismounted, his movements were handsome.
Lu Chengye hurried forward to greet him.
"The presence of Governor Wu will bring glory to the humble house."
The Lu family's house is not simple at all. His family occupies a quarter of the 28th square in Youzhou City. It is said that because Mrs. Xiao is from Jiangnan, the Lu family also spent a lot of effort to build a home for Xiao.
He specially created a Jiangnan garden, with small bridges and flowing water, winding paths leading to secluded areas, and a view at every step.
The stones and wood transported from Taihu Lake are also harvested in Shuzhong.
Lotus pond, waterside pavilion.
The front courtyard is deep and consists of several corridors. There is also a polo field and other facilities at the back.
The Lu family's banquets were also extremely exquisite, with all kinds of fine wines and delicacies, and all the candles used in the hall were spiced.
It is estimated that ordinary people cannot buy a single candle with their annual income.
The furniture items are all very exquisite. The exquisite white porcelain produced in Xingjiao is pure and flawless. The celadon produced in Yuezhou is also very charming.
Several cases of red sandalwood.
Even the incense burner in the hall is an exquisite copper crane stove. The incense smells very good and is absolutely extraordinary.
There are many young and beautiful maids serving in the hall, and those who serve the dishes are all young and beautiful maids.
There were even people playing and dancing while eating.
Wu Huaiyu often went to the palace to attend banquets, and even had meals with Li Shimin from time to time. The emperor rarely had such pomp and luxury.
"Lu Sanwu, I am willing to perform a sword dance for Governor Wu!"
Not long after the banquet started, the song ended.
Suddenly Lu Sanwu came out with a sword.
Without waiting for Wu Huaiyu to respond, Lu Sanwu, dressed in men's clothing, began to dance with his sword.
The gracefulness and agility of this sword dance amazes everyone.
Wu Huaiyu could even see that this sword was not only fancy, but also of a real level that could be used in actual combat, and it was not low.
After the dance, Wu Huaiyu took the lead in high-fiving.
When Lu Sanwu came to Huaiyu, he took off his crotch and pulled his hair apart. His long hair was flowing freely. Suddenly, the heroic Sanwulang turned into a heroic and beautiful Sanwuniang.
.
"I am Lu Sanwu Niang. Can I ask Governor Wu a question?"
Huaiyu also knew that Li Jinyan proposed marriage to Lu Chengye on his behalf, and Lu Chengye promised his sister Lu Sanwu Niang to him.
Unexpectedly, it was the sword dance master in front of me.
Looking at her tall figure, long legs and thin waist, and a heroic look on her face, I was a little surprised.
"Please say."
"If I follow Mr. Wu, can I still ride horses and hunt in the future? Can I still dress up as a man, play polo with others, and go to a wine shop to drink?"
"Hahaha!"
Wu Huaiyu chuckled, this Lu Sanwu Niang was really different from others in every way.
"If you like it, girl, you can."
"Really?" Lu Sanwu Niang was surprised.
"real."
There were many disciples from famous families in the hall, and when they heard this conversation, they all said it was ridiculous.
"Is your Wu family so unruly?" Lu Sanwu asked.
"I heard that the Fan Yang Lu family has the most rules. Since the Lu family has allowed the girl to do this all these years, it means that the girl also understands the rules and etiquette and has never crossed the line. So I believe the girl."
Lu Sanwu Niang looked at Wu Huaiyu seriously for a long time and said, "Okay, I believe you. You can pick a day to pick me up."
After saying that, she turned around and left. After walking a few steps, she turned back and handed the sword in her hand to Wu Huaiyu, "This is for you."
Wu Huaiyu took it and simply took off a jade pendant from his waist to give it back.
"this is for you."
Lu Sanwu accepted it with a smile and left with cheerful steps.
Lu Chengye was a little embarrassed on the side and quickly apologized to Huaiyu.
Wu Huaiyu smiled, "I like your sister very much."
"Come on, keep playing music and keep dancing!"
The banquet continues.
Wu Huaiyu was very happy at the Lu family's night banquet.
The owner was also very happy to inherit Lu's business. When he was happy, he handed Wu Huaiyu a booklet in front of everyone. This was the account book of all the land owned by Fanyang Lu family.
The Lu family actually took the initiative to hand over the actual account of their own acres of land to Wu Huaiyu, and Lu Chengye said in public that for this year's charity grain, the Lu family would pay two liters per mu according to the number of acres on the account book, and all of it would be paid into the warehouse at the end of this month.
One grain is a lot.
This is not a small number.
That's tens of thousands of stones of charity grain.
This example made all the famous and powerful people in Youzhou a little unprepared.
But Lu’s family just did it.
When Lu Sanwu Niang was given away earlier, everyone seemed to be looking at it as a joke. They thought it would be interesting to give Lu Sanwu Niang to Wu Huaiyu as a concubine since she was a twenty-year-old girl who couldn't get married.
But now, the real land register of his family is handed over to Wu Huaiyu, and the grain from the charity warehouse is handed over according to the real acres. This is a bit big.
The Lu family has taken this lead. Should we hand over the land register or not? Will we pay for the grain from the warehouse or not?
What's terrible is that Lu Chengye sent his sister to hand in the field registration to ensure that the grain will be paid, and then he turned around and started to ask the famous people attending the banquet one by one for Wu Huaiyu, asking them when they would hand in the registration and pay the grain.
This makes everyone very embarrassed.
Finally I had to take a stand.
The head of the Hou family in Shanggu had no choice but to declare that he would turn in the register and pay for the food later, and the other families had no choice but to agree to their promises one by one.
The governors of Youzhou sent by the imperial court may still dare to perfunctory and deceive, but there are really few people in Youzhou who dare not give face to the Fan Yang Lu family in public.
Many people are a little confused, why are the Lu family so timid this time?
Could it be that they were frightened by the fact that Lu Zushang refused to go to Jiaozhou to be the governor and was beheaded by the emperor?
Or are they afraid of this young Governor Wu who always smiles? Is he really that scary?
