"Um...Mom! When are we going to cancel the engagement? Why don't we go while it's hot? If we wait until dad changes his mind, the marriage will not be canceled." Lu Yao urged Mrs. Lu.
The strike must be made while the iron is hot, and the engagement must be terminated as early as possible.
As the saying goes, if you break off your engagement early, you won't be able to escape free love.
After finally traveling through time, he would be sorry for himself if he didn't have a passionate love.
Mrs. Lu, who was very good-tempered, did not give Lu Yao a good look at this time. She looked at the sky outside the door and scolded Lu Yao: "It's almost dinner time. If we go at this time, it will be the Han family and Lu Yao."
No matter how good the family relationship is, it is still against the rules at this time. Yao'er, don't be anxious, once your father has made a decision in his heart, he will not change it so easily, and it will be too late for us to visit the Han family tomorrow morning."
Lu Yao thought to himself, it would be worse if he went in the morning, which would ruin their family's good mood for the whole day, but a mother is still a mother, and she still has to listen to her words.
He couldn't leave Kaifeng today, which was a pity, but he had ten dollars on him now, so he could rent a carriage tomorrow.
At dinner time, there were only Mrs. Lu, Lu Yao and the young man in his twenties at the table.
It was said that Lu Xu was so angry that he didn't want to see Lu Yao, so he went to open a small stove by himself.
Mrs. Lu kept adding vegetables to Lu Yao's bowl, "These are the dishes you like to eat, Yao'er. Eat more to nourish your body. The important task of shining the lintel will be left to you and Hao'er."
Haoer? Lu Yao raised his head and looked at the young man.
In the Northern Song Dynasty, their sons were called in order. For example, the famous generals of the Yang family were Yang Liulang, Yang Qilang, etc.
Everyone in the mansion calls him Erlang. Could it be that the man in front of him is his eldest brother, Lu Hao.
Lu Yao smiled and said: "I don't have much ability, so I'd better leave this important responsibility to my elder brother."
"Nonsense, how can your eldest brother take care of this family alone? You and your brothers need to work together. Your father is also old and can still be an official for a few years. After your father retires, the Lu family will
His status in Kaifeng has plummeted."
It is strange to say that the Northern Song Dynasty was an era when the literary style was prosperous and there were many literati and poets. The bad habits of the literati were fully promoted. Not to mention others, big bosses like Bao Zheng and Ouyang Xiu had many wives and concubines.
, it is common for old cows to eat young grass.
Unfortunately, this Lu Xu only married Mrs. Lu, and the family was not very prosperous. There were only two people, Lu Hao and Lu Yao.
If it were other family members, as long as the legitimate son was not lost or the other sons ran away, they would just run away. If he could not be found after a symbolic search, they would just let him fend for himself. How could he insist on keeping Lu Yao at home like Lu Xu?
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"Looking at the way eldest brother looks like this, he must be a high official." Lu Yao asked.
"The pavilion gate announces the praise of Shiren, from the seventh rank, he is not considered a high official." Lu Hao said very little, and after he finished speaking, he started to eat seriously.
"That's not too young." Lu Yao clicked his tongue in surprise. Lu Hao seemed to be only six or seven years older than him, and he was already an official of that rank. That was amazing.
Mrs. Lu laughed and scolded: "Your eldest brother is a Jinshi in Huangyou's five-year ranking. He was sent abroad for four years and only entered Kaifeng this year. It is not very good to get a casual job from the seventh rank."
"Hey, I originally wanted you to take the imperial examination next year, but now that you have a brain disease, I don't think you can pass the exam." Mrs. Lu sighed.
It’s a brain disease again, I’m tired of hearing the word Lu Yao.
But even if he doesn't have a nominal brain disease, he won't take the scientific examination tomorrow.
What level of scientific examination was it in the second year of Jiayou's reign? It was known as the first in the millennium.
Su Shi, Su Che, Zeng Gong, Zeng Bu, Zhang Heng, Zhang Dun, Dou Bian, Luo Kai, Er Cheng, Wang Shao, Lu Huiqing, and others said: "Establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, and go to the saints."
Continuing the unique learning and creating peace for all generations." Zhang Zai.
Even if he, Lu Yao, has been a genius who has read poetry and books since he was a child, how can he pass the test of any of the above people? They are geniuses among geniuses.
The taciturn Lu Hao finally finished his meal, and now it was his turn to speak, "Mother, I think it is particularly inappropriate for the second brother to withdraw from the Han family's marriage. My father loves the second brother and is willing to give up the marriage, but what I do
But the eldest brother has to mention it.
Uncle Han is the Minister of Rites, and his marriage to the Han family has closely linked the Lu and Han families. The Lu family was originally a small boat swaying in the wind and waves, but it can become a big ship in the sea with the Han family. Our two families are in
I have gained a certain status in the court. This marriage is very important to the Lu family and I cannot back out."
Mrs. Lu's expression changed, "Dalang, Uncle Ouyang Yong's cronyism is still lingering in my ears. I can't say such words again."
Lu Hao nodded and said, "Don't worry, kid, I'll only talk at home."
Mrs. Lu then calmed down her expression and looked at Lu Yao again, feeling that Lu Hao was right.
Although forming a party for personal gain cannot be said, it must be done. Everyone wants to have greater power, and the more stable their status, the more secure they will be in their lives.
"Yao'er, look..."
Lu Yao really felt like he had a headache. Sure enough, he was changing his mind late. It wasn't even tomorrow yet, but he had already started to change his mind, but he felt that he would not compromise.
"I think the eldest brother is not very old. If you are reluctant to let go of the Han family's daughter, it would be the same if you let the eldest brother marry you. Wouldn't it be nice to kill two birds with one stone?" Lu Yao said.
Mrs. Lu said angrily: "Nonsense, your eldest brother is a married man, and what kind of status is the Han family, how can they allow their daughter to be a concubine? Don't blame your eldest brother for this kind of thing."
"If you don't want to, I won't. Anyway, I won't agree to this marriage." Lu Yao took another mouthful of food and swallowed it painfully.
There were very few stir-fried dishes in the Northern Song Dynasty, and little oil was added. This dish was really unpalatable for later generations of takeaways, but it was better to eat it than to starve to death, so that I could cook it myself later.
"Why don't you see your sister-in-law?" Lu Yao asked. Since his eldest brother had already married a wife, he didn't even see his sister-in-law today.
Lu Hao coughed dryly, "I think he went back to his parents' house."
Mrs. Lu glared at Lu Yao, "It's all your fault."
Lu Yao yelled that he was innocent, I had just returned home not long ago, and my sister-in-law returned to her parents' house and had a half-cent relationship with him.
Even Lu Hao looked at Lu Yao with a bit of reproach in his eyes. Seeing him sitting alone in an empty room today made this elder brother very unhappy!
"As soon as I heard the news of your return, your sister-in-law hurried back to her parents' home to spread the news. She didn't want her brothers to be harmed by you."
"Where do you start talking about this!" Lu Yao wailed.
Lu Hao sighed, "It doesn't matter whether you have forgotten the past things or not mentioned them."
Is my reputation so bad in Kaifeng? How will I get along in the future?
Those young ladies would run away when they saw him, so how could they talk about free love?
No one else was willing to marry him, but the Han family's daughter dared to marry him, which further deepened his impression that a virgin daughter-in-law was extremely ugly.
"Since the second brother is unwilling to marry a daughter of the Han family, then find another marriage for him. I think Cao Ping's sister is very good."
Lu Yao immediately became unwilling. He refused one marriage, and another one came. This was absolutely impossible. He stood up and said, "No, I won't marry anyone. I want my own wife."
try to find."
When Lu Hao saw his brother's appearance, he couldn't help but said loudly: "How can you destroy the orders of your parents and the words of the matchmaker again and again? Uncle Cao Guo's family is the queen of the generals. If you marry his daughter, what will happen in the future?"
But it will help your career. Since you don’t want to take the scientific examination and become an official, then becoming a general can also bring glory to your family. It just so happens that you are born with some strength."
The Lu family no longer has any hope for Lu Yao to become an official. Even if Enyin becomes an official, he will not be able to become a high official. However, if he is a soldier and general, he will think about it. It is not impossible to become a privy councillor at his age.
It's better than being a common man and a businessman.
"Jiangmen? He is still a tigress! What if I anger her in the future and she chops me up with a knife? You, the eldest brother, are going to push your younger brother into the fire pit!" Lu Yao thought about marrying her.
The daughter of a general who wields swords and guns might as well marry a daughter of the Han family. This is picking up sesame seeds and losing the watermelon, and the gain outweighs the loss.
"Yao'er, you can't say that. The current Empress Cao is also the queen of the general family. Cao Ping's sister is also Empress Cao's niece. We, the Lu family, have a better chance of marrying her," Mrs. Lu advised.
Lu Hao added: "Others may not dare to marry her, but you can, because you can beat her."
"Can I beat him?" Lu Yao pointed at himself. He almost laughed out loud at Lu Hao. What kind of international joke was this? "Can I beat his general daughter with my bare hands?"
"That's because you were too hungry before and you can try again now that you're full." Lu Hao nodded and smiled.
"Just try it, whoever is afraid of you." Lu Yao looked at the legs of the wooden table and stretched out his hand to give it a hard squeeze.
Then there was a sawdust in his hand, and the table leg just broke.
The wooden table fell to the side, and the dishes and dishes on it were scattered all over the floor.
Lu Yao didn't believe his eyes at all.
Who am I? Where am I? Why do I have so much strength?
"The news about your innate supernatural power is already known to everyone in the capital." Lu Hao said with a smile: "Speaking of it, you and Uncle Cao Guo have a long history. After learning about your innate supernatural power, Uncle Cao found his father.
He wanted you to join the army for training and promised that you would become a general in the future. But my father refused without thinking, and said, 'My son is still very talented, how can he hang out in the army.'
As for Cao Ping, who is on good terms with me, he has given up his intention to make you my sister-in-law. If you really don’t want Uncle Han’s daughter, the Cao family is a good choice."
"I don't even want it." Lu Yao left the table directly. This meal was uneatable. It was really uneatable.
It seems that this family really has no choice but to escape. It's too scary. They keep stuffing women into you at every turn. No one can bear this. Even the emperor doesn't treat you so well.
