The matter of the Duan family was successfully resolved. Duan Changlin was arrested and all the family property was seized. They were in need of money, so they quickly agreed to tear up the marriage contract. Anyway, there was no news about this matter, so the two families just pretended that it was nothing.
Wei Shi, the magistrate of Wu County, was secretly frightened when he heard about the Duan family's case.
There is a nephew in his family who is very well-read and has a reputation as a scholar. He is planning to join him.
He immediately went to Chen Mingda and expressed his intention to get married. But at this time, Chen Mingda did not dare to make the decision without permission, so he took the letter to Chen Anbang.
Unexpectedly, Chen Anbang declined.
This made Wei Shi more and more worried. He thought about it all night, and went to Chen's house early the next morning, wanting to talk about Chen Lizhu for his nephew.
Chen Lizhu is about to get her haircut in half a year, and is also at the age to propose marriage.
After what happened to the Duan family, Ding became afraid and agreed to the marriage.
So before Chen Shengfang's marriage was finalized, Chen Lizhu was engaged to Magistrate Wei's nephew, and neither of them had ever met.
When the news came back to Wuxi, Wang Xiu couldn't help but sigh.
At that time, Chen Anbang and the others also came back and were talking to Lu Yunhong in the study.
Chen Anbang said: "I heard that Shengfang disturbed my cousin before. I hope my cousin won't take offense. Shengfang is sensitive by nature and is prone to overthinking, but she has no bad intentions."
Lu Yunhong said: "I have never taken this matter to heart, and the same goes for your cousin-in-law. She also said that she would add makeup to Shengfang when her marriage is finalized."
Chen Anbang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good. I'll thank my cousin on behalf of Shengfang."
During lunch, Lu Shouchang, Lu Yunhong and Chen Anbang ate at the same table.
Separated by six screens, on the other side were Wang Xiu and her three sisters-in-law.
The screen is still very new, and there is no calligraphy or painting on it yet. It looks like it is newly made.
Chen Anbang joked: "Is this the landscape screen that my cousin hasn't had time to paint yet?"
Lu Yunhong took a look and said with a smile: "Those are the twelve screens your cousin-in-law prepared for Yun Ran as a dowry, but your aunt said it was too ostentatious, so she only allowed six screens to be kept. These six screens were forced to be moved out.
She said that I am good at ink painting, and she will look for arrangements after I finish painting."
"Didn't you come today? Otherwise you wouldn't even be able to see me now."
It means that this screen is used to separate him.
Chen Anbang: "..."
After lowering his head to eat, Chen Anbang couldn't help but look at the six screens, wanting to see what material they were made of.
It turned out that it was made of huanghuali wood, and looking at the style, the previous one was a screen with openwork peonies, which was graceful and elegant. The middle part is a screen, which can also be used for mounting calligraphy and paintings. If you feel that the landscape paintings on the screen are outdated in the future, you can always replace it with a new one.
Huanghuali wood is so good and durable that ordinary people cannot afford it. It is considered a luxury for officials and officials. Only a wealthy family can really use it as a decoration.
Wang Xiu prepared a dowry for Lu Yunran. You can see the handiwork from these twelve screens. Whether you really love her or not, you can tell at a glance.
For some reason, Chen Mingda felt a little sour inside.
At this time, Lu Shouchang, who saw it, also said: "It's too extravagant, it's better to be more simple. What's more, you will have children in the future, so you must be more diligent and thrifty."
Wang Xiu heard this and said from the next door: "Don't worry about it, dad. Is it possible that my daughter-in-law only has the ability to spend money and not make money?"
"It's just that I'm busy now and don't have time. You just have to wait and see."
After saying that, he looked full of confidence.
Lu Shouchang was dubious, but he still said: "The Lu family has a small income, so we can't spend your dowry on everything. I asked Yun Hong to find a job as a teacher."
Lu Yunhong was stunned: "Dad, I won't go."
Lu Shouchang snorted: "If you don't go, why do you have the nerve to spend Axiu's money all day long?"
Lu Yunhong nodded: "I'm embarrassed."
Lu Shouchang: "..." How could he have such a thing?
What about the popular literary festival?
"You...get out!!" Lu Shouchang pointed to the door.
Lu Yunhong ate the food: "This villa is not the property of the Lu family, you can't chase me away."
Lu Shouchang: "I...ahem..."
Wang Xiu was afraid that Lu Yunhong would make his father-in-law mad, so he quickly stood up, walked around the screen and said, "What do you have to do with Yunhong? He just wants to make you angry on purpose."
"Yunhong is very capable. He knows everything about architecture, structure, wood, furniture, etc. Now that the school is being built, no one can be without him. Dad, let's not talk about letting him become a teacher."
Lu Shouchang snorted coldly and glared at Lu Yunhong darkly.
Lu Yunhong smiled and held Wang Xiu's hand and said, "You still understand me."
Wang Xiu pulled away his hand, slapped it, and said angrily: "You should restrain yourself, otherwise dad can't drive you out, but I can."
Lu Yunhong stood up immediately and said: "Madam, please sit down. What do you want to eat? Are you tired? I will give you a leg!"
Wang Xiu shouted angrily: "Get out!"
Lu Yunhong said stubbornly: "As you command, madam, I will go to the kitchen to eat." Before leaving, he did not forget to carry his bowl, as if he was going to beg for food.
Lu Shouchang: "..."
Chen Anbang: "..."
Behind the screen next door, the three sisters-in-law of the Lu family smiled and ate happily.
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After dinner, Lu Yunhong took Chen Anbang to the construction site of the academy.
Along the way, Chen Anbang hesitated to speak. He wanted to say something but did not say it several times. Lu Yunhong turned a blind eye.
The academy is very large and covers a wide area. It has begun to take shape and even the outer walls have been built.
Lu Yunhong explained: "I have been making doors and windows recently, and there is a lot of valuable wood inside, so I have built walls."
Chen Anbang nodded and walked in to take a look.
Looking from a distance, Longguang Pagoda stands on the upper right side. Looking from a distance, you can see Huishan Temple on the left, between Huishan and Xishan, adjacent to Yingshan Lake. The official school is built here, and the scenery is endless. It is indeed very good.
I also saw Lu Yunhong coming up with a sketch. The mountains are majestic, the academy is clear, and the living water is introduced into the garden to build the Lu Family Villa. Who dares to say that the Lu Family is not the first aristocratic family in Wuxi?
The so-called prosperity of a family usually starts from such a great act of kindness, and the descendants of the family will be taken care of as a result.
Chen Anbang's eyes fell on a red dot circled by Lu Yunhong, raised his head and asked, "Where is this?"
Lu Yunhong took a look and said: "Xiuli Villa, where we just came."
Chen Anbang suddenly realized it, and then joked: "Is my cousin thinking about my cousin?"
Lu Yunhong nodded, looked at the academy in front of him and said, "Working day and night, it's still very slow."
His wife is waiting for him at home every day!
I really want to.
Chen Anbang looked at the rising eaves of the roof. Is this called slow?? He was speechless...
Lu Yunhong didn't need his help, so Chen Anbang and Lu Shouchang returned to their old home.
I just went back and found that there were guests at home.
Lu Shouchang was still wondering who was coming, so he saw Qian Xing, the rich man who gave him a gift last time, coming up to him: "Brother Shouchang, you are back, let me wait."
Lu Shouchang asked, "Is there something wrong?"
Qian Xing said: "It's a good thing. If this thing comes to pass, our two families will be relatives."
Lu Shouchang's eyes flashed slightly and he looked towards Manager Qin.
Manager Qin glanced at Chen Anbang.
At this time, Chen Anbang was confused and frowned subconsciously.
He doesn't even know who this person is, what does it have to do with him?