Raising a wife? The mistress of the Hou family divorced and remarried her younger uncle

Chapter 218 Good News
Lu Jing tiptoed into the inner hall and saw Su Qingwan lying on the bed, breathing softly and steadily, sleeping soundly.

He had been overwhelmed by numerous affairs recently. It was rare for him to sleep for more than an hour every night, let alone return to the palace every day.

He had only been back three times since the Emperor gave him the mansion, but Su Qingwan was more like the owner than he was. He really hoped that Su Qingwan would pay more attention to the mansion, so he specifically asked Li An to call the Ministry of Works and let Su Qingwan renovate the mansion according to her wishes. After all, they were the only two masters of the mansion in the future, so they could do whatever they wanted to do.

But Su Qingwan seemed to have no interest in this, which made Lu Jing feel a little disappointed. He secretly wondered if Su Qingwan had fulfilled her wish and had no interest in anything.

Speaking of which, Su Qingwan's feelings for him have always been indifferent.

At first, Su Qingwan disliked and rejected him because he was the deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard; later, when he became the regent, Su Qingwan did not flatter him and always acted according to her will.

This made Lu Jing feel very uncertain. He was really unsure whether Su Qingwan would stay in the capital. After the emperor passed away, as the regent, he could not get married within a year according to the rules and had to observe the state mourning. This year is not a short time, and there are too many variables. When Lu Jing thought of this, he felt panic in his heart. Even though he now holds great power, he still has no confidence in facing Su Qingwan.

Su Qingwan had always wanted to redress Huainan's injustice. At that time, she would definitely stay in the capital for this wish, and even tried to please him and act cautiously. But now that her wish has been fulfilled, what else can keep her?

Lu Jing sat quietly beside the bed for a long time. He knew that Su Qingwan was still recovering from her injuries and was not in a good mental state. Doctor Fang said that she would need to take several months to recover completely. Li An also said that she always went to bed early at night. Although Lu Jing had not been able to talk to Su Qingwan properly for two days, he really couldn't bear to disturb her. He just leaned over slightly, kissed her gently between her eyebrows, and then left quietly.

Hearing the sound of the door closing gradually fading away, Su Qingwan slowly opened her eyes, her eyes filled with complicated emotions.

Not long after, Su Qingwan used the excuse that the capital was too noisy and boring and she wanted to find a quiet place to recuperate, and proposed to live in the manor for a while. Lu Jing felt sorry for her and thought that changing the environment might be good for recuperation, so he agreed to send her out of the capital.

The King of the Southwest has industries around the capital, not far from the city, which is just right for Su Qingwan to recuperate.

On the day of departure, on the way to the other courtyard, Qingyun disguised himself as Su Qingwan and swaggered out of the city to attract everyone's attention. Su Qingwan took advantage of the chaos to return to the capital and went straight to Nanfeng Tower. Luzhu and the maid pretending to be Xie Zhaolan had been waiting for a long time.

As soon as Su Qingwan arrived, she took off the mask on her face and restored her true appearance.

When Lu Zhu saw Su Qing Wan, she complained angrily, "Miss, the first lady is too unreasonable! After the third young master became the regent, she became so arrogant that she didn't know who she was. She refused to sign the divorce agreement and forced you to leave your dowry!"

Lu Zhu originally wanted to get the divorce letter as soon as possible to avoid any more trouble. However, the situation in the capital was turbulent before, and the Lu family was worried. Lu Jing was on the side of the royalists. The palace coup was a matter of life and death, so no one cared about the divorce between Lu Feng and Xie Zhaolan. As expected, something unexpected happened due to the delay.

Su Qingwan had anticipated this, and calmly said, "It's okay, I know what's going on, and I have a plan to deal with it."

At the same time, the wife of Ningyuan Hou was on her way to the Lu family to visit Lin.

The wife of Marquis Ningyuan has a special status. All the noble ladies in the capital know that she has a close connection with the King of Huainan, so they dare not associate with her on weekdays.

The wife of Ningyuan Marquis had also been claiming to be ill, and she had stayed at home for the past few years, staying at home to recuperate. But since the rehabilitation of the King of Huainan, the reputation of the Huainan lineage has been restored. Ningyuan Marquis and General Chen had made great contributions in the palace coup, and were highly trusted by the new emperor, and their status in the capital also rose.

Now, the two generals' mansions have become the objects of everyone's pursuit, especially the wife of Ningyuan Marquis, who is the most popular.

Before the previous emperor passed away, he was worried that excessive killing would cause public outrage and that the country would be unstable after the young emperor ascended the throne, so he was relatively lenient in punishing the clans in the capital, basically only killing the direct lineage. For example, the Lu family only had three clans exterminated. The clans in the capital have always had complicated in-law relationships, but after this major reshuffle, the situation has been completely changed, and the status of military generals has risen sharply.

The families of Ningyuan Hou and General Chen have replaced the former Prime Minister Lu's family and become the most popular families in the capital. Even if those clans have not been destroyed, they have been seriously damaged.

The Ningyuan Marquis' wife came to visit in person, which was a great honor for Lin. Since Lu Jing was crowned king, the Lu family has been crowded with visitors. Lu Shaoqing was cautious and was afraid of causing trouble for Lu Jing, so he almost closed the door to visitors. However, it was not easy to forcibly stop the social exchanges between the ladies, and Lin was a vain and competitive person.

In the past, she encountered obstacles everywhere in the circle of ladies in the capital, but now everyone is trying to please her, how can she hold back? She must show off. Although Lu Shaoqing couldn't stop her, he repeatedly warned her not to cause trouble for Lu Jing.

The wife of Ningyuan Hou came this time to propose marriage for Lu Feng.

After the two exchanged pleasantries, the Marquis' wife went straight to the point. She was raised by the Huainan Princess since she was a child, and later married the Ningyuan Marquis. She was always doted on by her husband, and the backyard of the Marquis's mansion was peaceful and harmonious. After the family was destroyed, her husband and son held her in their hands, so she always spoke softly.

She was a few years younger than Lin, with pure and clear eyes, looking like a young girl who knew nothing about the world. When Lin saw the Marquis's wife for the first time, she inexplicably felt a sense of pity for her, and her original desire to show off was gone in an instant. When she heard that the Marquis's wife was here to propose marriage to Lu Feng, she was immediately overjoyed.

The Marquis's wife said in a gentle voice, "It's really a bit abrupt to come here rashly today. But I am also entrusted by someone, and I am loyal to the person who entrusted me. The wife of the Duke of Dingguo has a niece in her natal family. She is 20 years old this year. She was engaged to the eldest son of the Fang family earlier. They planned to get married in April. But who would have thought that when the palace changed, the eldest son of the Fang family died in the deep palace in order to protect the emperor, and the marriage was delayed. I heard that your eldest son is getting a divorce, so the Duke's wife asked me to ask if the Lu family has any intention of getting married?"

Lin was slightly startled when she heard this. Before Lu Jing was crowned king, she had already given up hope for Lu Feng's marriage and future.

Lu Feng's official position was dismissed by the previous emperor, and it was almost impossible for him to be reinstated. But now that Lu Jing has become the regent, the situation is very different. The first and second houses have not yet separated, and the Lu family is now the prince's mansion. In the future, the whole family will move to the prince's mansion.

Lu Feng didn't have to worry about her official position. Lu Jing could easily arrange a good job for her brother, and her husband's career would also rise step by step. The current Lu family was the most prominent family in the capital, overshadowing the former Lu family, so Lu Feng's marriage naturally became a hot topic. As a result, Lin looked down on Xie Zhaolan even more.

The Xie family was just a merchant family, how could they be worthy of her son Lu Feng? So the divorce was a done deal. But Lin was jealous of Xie Zhaolan's generous dowry, and the Xie family was just a merchant family, and the late emperor was dead, so no one supported Xie Zhaolan, so she wanted to take the opportunity to make things difficult for her and bite off a piece of Xie Zhaolan's flesh.

Lin's face was full of smiles, and she said, "We would love to marry into the Duke's family. But my eldest son hasn't divorced yet..."

The Marquis's wife showed a look of regret and sighed softly, "The Duke's wife loves this niece very much and treats her as her own daughter. She has already prepared a wedding dress for her and wants to find a good home for her. Alas, it's such a pity."

When Lin heard this, she hurriedly said, "Madam Hou, don't be anxious! In fact, my eldest son should have divorced years ago. It's all because of the Xie family. They are used to doing business and are very cunning. Their fate with our Lu family has ended, and divorce is a matter of time. We can still discuss this marriage in detail."

When the Marquis heard this, she felt disgusted and frowned slightly. What kind of words are these? Your son hasn't divorced yet, but you're already in a hurry to arrange a marriage. It's really disrespectful.

After all, she was born in a small family and didn't know any rules. However, she came here because of Su Qingwan's request. Even though she was disgusted in her heart, she still had a gentle and kind smile on her face and said, "Madam Lu, if your eldest son hasn't divorced yet, this marriage is not easy to discuss. The Duke's Mansion has been passed down for a hundred years and has always cherished its reputation. We can't let rumors of forcing others to divorce spread, don't you agree?"

This statement seemed to be euphemistic, but in fact it was secretly mocking Lin. The incident with Li Xueying indirectly killed Zhaolan, and the Marquis hated the Lu family. If it weren't for Su Qingwan's face, she would not be willing to be so hypocritical with Lin.

Lin understood what the Marquis's wife meant, and her face turned pale and red, but she didn't dare to get angry. She could only pretend to be calm and said, "Don't worry, Marquis' wife, and please give me a few more days. I will definitely arrange the marriage of my eldest son."

Madam Hou smiled slightly and said, "Okay, then we will wait for good news!"

Lu Zhu was accompanying Su Qing Wan back to the Lu family. Knowing that she had invited the Marquis’ wife to come over to propose marriage, she couldn’t help but ask with a smile, “Does the Duke’s wife really intend to marry her niece to Lu Feng? The story between him and Li Xueying has spread all over the capital. Who would dare to marry their daughter to him? It’s obviously pushing the girl into a fire pit.”

"How is that possible!" Su Qingwan smiled faintly, "The girl is delaying her marriage to observe mourning. She is dignified and steady. The eldest son of the Fang family has the merit of saving the emperor, so he will not have trouble finding a husband. Even if Lu Feng relies on Lu Jing's power, he can't get such a good marriage."

Lu Zhu said gloatingly, "Then Lin's efforts will be in vain."