Chapter 125: Covering one’s ears and stealing the bell
Author: Ge Rao
Mother Lu didn't like Chaoli, especially since she discovered that her son looked at Chaoli differently, she became even more unhappy with Chaoli.
It wasn't because there was anything bad about Chaoli, but because of their identities, she didn't like Chaoli.
The Lu family was originally a poor family. Mother Lu had never thought about taking care of her future daughter-in-law, but she was not willing to let Lu Xiuyuan marry a rich lady to provide for her at home.
For Lu's mother, the most suitable daughter-in-law is a daughter-in-law who can work with her. If she marries Chao Li and becomes her mother-in-law, she will not be able to let Chao Li do things at will.
Later, Chao Li was pleased with Gu Hanzhang, and the Queen Mother granted her a marriage to Gu Hanzhang. Mother Lu felt that Lu Xiuyuan should be able to let it go, and she felt relieved.
But now, she realizes that she thought too simply. If it were so easy to let go, Lu Xiuyuan wouldn't be in so much pain now.
"Yuan'er, don't think about things you shouldn't think about. It's up to us, mother and son, to live a good life. When you are in high school, your mother will definitely find a suitable marriage for you. How about we find a well-matched woman?"
Mother Lu asked in a low voice.
Lu Xiuyuan smiled bitterly, "Mom, I thought I hid it well, but it turns out you've seen it a long time ago."
"Silly boy, you were born to me in ten months of pregnancy. After your father died unexpectedly, I raised you up. How could I not understand you? I have been a little worried since you became a disciple of Mr. Chao.
, I don’t really want you to have contact with Mr. Chao’s daughter. However, you still fell in love with someone you shouldn’t and cannot like. Seeing you in pain makes my mother feel bad, but Yuan’er, she is living a very happy life now.
Okay." Mother Lu said softly.
It's not that Lu Xiuyuan didn't know what Mother Lu said, he knew he should let it go.
But if he really falls in love with someone, after spending so many years together, his feelings for Chaoli have penetrated deep into his bones, how can he let go immediately?
All he can do now is just watch her live well from a distance, which is enough, just like his original intention from the beginning.
Maybe he will marry a suitable wife in the future and treat her sincerely, but no one can replace Chaoli. Even if he can only have a small corner for her, he will not put her out of his heart.
"Don't worry, mother. I just hope that everything is well for her. Now that she is so happy and the prince treats her well, I am satisfied. Next is the scientific examination. I will work hard to prepare for it and will not go to the teacher's house recently.
Concentrate on preparing for the exam. As for the marriage, mother, don’t worry about it. We’ll talk about it after the exam is over. If I get a good rank, it’s not impossible for the Holy One to make me a princess.”
Lu Xiuyuan's words were not meant to comfort Lu's mother. After all, after the scientific examination every three years, Emperor Renxiao would grant a marriage to any unmarried person among the top three.
However, this kind of engagement will not be blind, because before the palace examination, the queen will send the name list and portraits of the ladies from aristocratic families in the capital, and he will only engage in engagement if he thinks they are good.
If a blind marriage is a blind marriage, a marriage is casually carried out, and the marriage ends up being a bad couple, you need to know that the emperor is also afraid of being recorded by historians and leaving an infamy in future generations.
Mother Lu finally felt relieved after hearing what Lu Xiuyuan said.
Also, Chaoli is living a good life now, and there are also discussions in the capital about her good relationship with Gu Hanzhang, so it is appropriate for Lu Xiuyuan to slowly let go.
"That's very good. I believe Yuan'er will definitely go to high school." Mother Lu replied.
As for Princess Shang, only the top three would consider it, so Mother Lu didn't think much about it.
If the Holy Father really granted the marriage in person, she could not object to it. She had no other choice but to accept it, and she could not let Lu Xiuyuan die.
"Mom believes in me so much, so I should try my best." Lu Xiuyuan smiled.
The conversation between mother and son was still of some use. Both of them were in a good mood and returned to the room after talking for a few words.
Lu Xiuyuan's home was dilapidated, and Lu's mother had raised him up by mending things in his early years. Later, Lu Xiuyuan became wiser and found a job copying books, which could improve his life.
The life of the mother and son was not so tight, but they did not renovate the house because most of the Lu family's money was spent on Lu Xiuyuan's education.
If it were not for the two deaths of elders in his family, Lu Xiuyuan would have been able to take the scientific examination six years ago, and he would not be preparing for spring until now.
Daqi emphasizes governing the country with filial piety. Whenever an elder in the family dies, men are not allowed to take scientific examinations within three years. Men and women are not allowed to discuss marriage or get married. During the one-year period of filial piety, they can only wear black and white clothes.
After returning to the room, Lu Xiuyuan silently opened the closet.
The wardrobe is very simple and shabby, with only two layers and the doors are a little shaky.
There are some old clothes on the first floor of the wardrobe, but the second floor seems relatively empty. It only contains a paper kite, and it has been there for quite some time.
Lu Xiuyuan took out the paper kite and gently covered it with his hand, not daring to rub it for fear that the kite would be damaged.
After a long time, he put it down again, closed the cabinet door, and went to wash up and rest.
The next morning, Chao Li opened her eyes, and a handsome face came into her eyes, which made her pupils tremble.
Originally, when she fell asleep last night, she and Gu Hanzhang should have slept back to back. They both leaned to the side in a tacit understanding, leaving room for almost one person to sleep in the middle.
But after a night, the two of them were now asleep facing each other, and they could see each other's faces when they opened their eyes.
Chaoli had also experienced the distance at this moment in her previous life. Only in bed did she feel that she was very close to Gu Hanzhang.
This is not only the physical distance, but also the distance in the heart, which will make her feel that Gu Hanzhang does not have no feelings for her, at least he is willing to linger with her and sleep with her.
Occasionally when Gu Hanzhang Xiumu wakes up in the morning, he will look at her intently, and when he is interested, he will linger with her for a while, and then get up and wash up feeling refreshed.
Chaoli had no choice but to rest for a while and wait until she felt better before getting up and serving tea to Princess Desao.
Therefore, the Princess of Dessau would scold her for being late at dawn and dusk, or make her wait for a long time, just to tease her.
If you meet Gu Xiyue who is also in Shaohuayuan, she will say a few unpleasant words, such as her sister-in-law taking Qiao and so on.
Unexpectedly, the person who made the instigation is not here, so Chaoli can only bear it.
At this moment Chaoli held his breath, looked at Gu Hanzhang carefully, silently moved his somewhat stiff body, and turned around tentatively under the quilt.
Chaoli planned to turn over and lie down to avoid this embarrassing face-to-face situation.
However, the moment she moved, Gu Hanzhang opened his eyes, and their eyes met unexpectedly.
Gu Hanzhang didn't seem to react. There was a rare moment of confusion in his eyes, and then the corner of his mouth raised a slight arc. He felt a little funny in his heart because of Chaoli's deceptive behavior.