This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 144 Miss Bai, Bai Suzhen?

"Gift marriage?"

There was silence in the room.

Bai Ming was slightly startled, and looked at his daughter and asked, "Do you have a candidate already?"

Bai Qingtong said, "Those who are of marriageable age or about to be marriageable include Qiu Ning and Qiu Shuang from our family, and Yi Yi and Fang Fei from my second uncle's family. My daughter thinks that either Qiu Ning or Fang Fei will be fine."

Bai Ming's eyebrows showed a trace of thought. He hesitated for a moment, looked at her and said, "If we talk about the right age to get married, aren't you, your sister, your second uncle's Xianxue and Li'er all of them? Why, do you think that the boy has a humble background and that my second uncle, my ancestors and I would not agree? So you didn't dare to say it?"

Bai Qingtong lowered his head and said, "This is indeed a reason."

Bai Ming was slightly startled: "Are there any other reasons?"

Bai Qingtong hesitated for a moment, looked at him again, and then mustered up the courage to say, "My daughter told Daddy last time that Mr. Luo already has a sweetheart, the daughter of Minister Liu, Liu Chujian. Daddy even went to the Liu Mansion to propose marriage for my eldest brother, so Daddy should have met her."

Bai Ming was stunned when he heard this and frowned, as if he remembered the unpleasant incident.

He couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "The Liu family's daughter is really stubborn, just like your sister. She had already rejected your elder brother once, but he still didn't give up and insisted that I go in person. As a result..."

His expression changed, and he suddenly realized: "Qingtong, since that Mr. Luo already has a lover, why did you say 'gift marriage'?"

Bai Qingtong lowered his head and said nothing.

Bai Ming's face changed. He had guessed what she was thinking. He frowned and thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Although Qiu Ning and Fang Fei are illegitimate children, they are still the daughters of our Bai family. How can we let them marry Mr. Luo as concubines? If this gets out, who knows how other families will laugh at us."

Bai Qingtong raised her head and sighed, "My daughter also knows that doing this will be unfair to them. But apart from this method, my daughter really can't think of any other way."

Bai Ming pondered for a moment and said, "With the status of our Bai family, marrying a girl to him is already marrying down, and it is impossible for her to be his concubine. Qingtong, is it possible for Miss Liu to..."

"Dad, that's impossible."

Bai Qingtong smiled bitterly and said, "My daughter has already asked Mr. Luo about this matter many times. You should also know about Miss Yingchun from the Jia Mansion. Today, Mrs. Xing from the Rongguo Mansion also came to see you in person, also for the matter of Yingchun. Mr. Luo has clearly refused twice, all because of Miss Liu. Mr. Luo is a man who values ​​love and friendship, and it is impossible for him to let Miss Liu be his concubine."

Bai Ming frowned and said nothing more.

Bai Qingtong waited for a while, and suddenly asked: "Dad, do you think the family's reputation is more important, or the family's future?"

Bai Ming raised his head and looked at her.

Bai Qingtong's expression changed for a while before she continued, "This morning, in the school, I learned a phrase called 'making a fool of oneself'. I just told Dad about it and he thought it made sense. I have been hesitating for the past two days, fearing that it would damage the reputation and face of the Bai family. But today, after listening to Mr. Luo's lecture and his explanation of these four words, I suddenly had an epiphany and everything became clear to me."

"Our Bai family has been ranked first among the four major families for a long time, and has been in a high position and power in the entire Lin'an City for a long time. Dad should know better than his daughter that there should be many people who are envious and jealous, and even ready to do bad things secretly."

"So my daughter thinks that occasionally making a fool of oneself, letting others laugh at one's mistakes, and experiencing setbacks is actually not a bad thing. Just like my sister deliberately... During that time, Daddy noticed that many people were sympathetic to Daddy, and even those who were gloating would say a few words of comfort when they met. During that time, Daddy didn't think of making things difficult for him."

"Of course, there are also those who take advantage of others' misfortunes."

"But this way, it will be easier for us to find out who is a true friend and who is a true enemy."

"Fall down first, lie on the ground for a while, wait until you can see the road clearly, or wait for others to help you find the way, then get up and continue walking. My daughter thinks that at that time, she will walk faster. What do you think, Daddy?"

"Of course, the premise for doing this is that my daughter has absolute confidence in Mr. Luo's future."

Bai Ming listened quietly, and suddenly looked at her with complicated eyes, sighing: "Qingtong, it's a pity that you are not a man. If your elder brother was as smart and decisive as you, he would not be trapped by love and go to Yujing."

Bai Qingtong was delighted and asked, "Did Dad agree?"

Bai Ming did not answer immediately. He looked at her for a while and suddenly smiled, "Qingtong, ever since Mr. Luo came into the mansion, every time you come to chat with Dad, the topic always comes up with him. He is unconventional in class, speaks humorously, is gentle and polite to others, writes excellent poems and books, is extremely talented, and... he is also very handsome, right?"

Bai Qingtong saw that his eyes and words were meaningful, and knew what he wanted to say. Her cheeks turned red and she said, "These are all facts, Daddy, please don't misunderstand anything."

Bai Ming smiled slightly and said, "Daddy hasn't said anything yet, why are you so nervous?"

Bai Qingtong lowered her head and said, "My daughter is not nervous."

Bai Ming smiled, his eyes full of love, and said slowly: "Qingtong, Daddy and your grandmother, as well as your second uncle and third uncle, have already discussed your affairs. You are the think tank of our Bai family, and we will not marry you off. If you find someone you like, let him marry into our family and become a son-in-law to serve you in our Bai family. What do you say?"

Bai Qingtong raised his head and said, "Thank you, Daddy."

Bai Ming sighed and said, "Your grandmother couldn't bear to part with you and your sister. She has said more than once that she wants you two sisters to stay in the mansion forever."

The father and daughter chatted for a while.

Seeing that it was getting late outside, Bai Qingtong prepared to leave.

Bai Ming thought for a moment and said, "I will be at home tomorrow at noon. I will invite Mr. Luo to come over for dinner. Your mother and I both want to meet him and express our gratitude to him in person."

Bai Qingtong nodded and stepped back.

After walking in the corridor for a while, she instructed a maid behind her, "Go tell Zhiyuan and ask her to tell Young Master Luo first."

When the maid was about to agree, she suddenly said, "Forget it, I'll go and invite him myself tomorrow morning. Otherwise, it would be impolite."

Walk through the corridor and into the garden at the back.

She thought for a while and said, "My sister should not be asleep yet. Let's go to Luoxueju to talk to her."

Several maids and nannies hurriedly walked ahead with lanterns to explore the way, fearing that there were stones, snakes or something on the road.

at the same time.

Luo Zijun has returned to Junziju from Chujian Book House.

After talking to the two maids for a while, he went to the backyard and practiced the Fiery Finger for a while.

Perhaps because of the promotion, the Fiery Finger Fire Knife has now grown to three inches long.

According to the martial arts book, when the fire knife grows to about three inches in length, it can be transformed into a flying knife and fly out of the hand.

It should be soon.

He was looking forward to the moment when the fire knife would shoot out from his thumb and transform into the power of a flying knife.

After returning to the room.

He practiced the Soul-Shocking Technique for a while, constantly gathering his soul power, which burst out from his throat with a thunderous roar.

After practicing for an hour, I felt more and more proficient.

Before I knew it, it was already early morning.

He got on the bed, his spirit left his body, flew through the roof and out.

Now, as his soul gradually becomes stronger, the time he can leave his body and fly alone is becoming longer and longer.

Even if he doesn't possess other living beings immediately, he should be able to maintain this state for an hour.

Of course, if you want to cultivate your spirit, you still need to possess a body.

Soon, he found the black cat nearby again, pounced on it and got into its body.

This time, he did not go to fight with the white cat. Instead, he went to the garden at the back alone and practiced his spirit with various high-intensity movements and activities.

It was not until the fourth watch that he left the black cat's body exhausted.

At this time, the black cat was also sore all over and exhausted. After coming to its senses, it lay on the ground gasping for breath. Its body was so weak that it could not stand up, and it looked confused.

Luo Zijun slept well that night.

The next day.

As soon as he got up in the morning, Zhiyuan told him: "Sir, the third lady came to see you just now and said that when you wake up, she will let me inform her."

Luo Zijun hurried out to wash up, secretly wondering what the third young lady wanted.

Not long after, there was a knock on the door.

Xiaohuan hurried to open the door.

Bai Qingtong walked in gracefully in a green dress with an approachable smile on her face: "I hope I didn't disturb your sleep, sir?"

Luo Zijun said: "No, I don't know why the Third Miss is looking for me?"

Bai Qingtong smiled and said, "It's nothing important. It's just that my father and mother want to see you, so they asked me to invite you. At noon, we will go over and have a meal together."

Luo Zijun was startled when he heard this, and hurriedly said, "How can I dare to sit with the master and his wife for dinner." Bai Qingtong smiled slightly and said, "Sir, please don't be polite. My father and mother have admired your talent for a long time and have said that they want to meet you. It's just that my father is busy with official business and only has time today. I hope you won't blame me or refuse."

Seeing this, Luo Zijun knew that it would be too hypocritical and impolite to refuse again, so he could only say: "In this case, I will respectfully obey your command."

The two chatted for a while, then Bai Qingtong said goodbye and left.

Luo Zijun walked her to the door, and after watching her tall figure gradually walk away, he withdrew his gaze, a thoughtful look appearing between his brows.

The most powerful person in the Bai family actually invited him to dinner?

I'm afraid there are other things going on.

Just teaching in school is probably not enough.

He didn't go to the backyard to practice boxing in the morning.

After returning to the room, he first practiced the art of shocking the soul for a while, then took out the book "The Art of Disguise" and began to practice it.

Having both internal strength and soul power at the same time, it seems to be easier to practice.

The internal force in Danhai easily reached his cheek.

At the same time, soul power began to flow.

Soon, he entered a state of ecstasy.

Before we knew it, the sun had risen to the sky.

Xiaohuan called out softly from outside the door, and he came to his senses. He quickly stopped practicing, tidied his clothes, and went out with his two maids.

Bai Qingtong was already waiting outside with her maids.

"Sorry to have kept Miss Third waiting for a long time."

Luo Zijun bowed and saluted.

Bai Qingtong smiled slightly and said, "Sir, don't be so polite when you meet Qingtong in the future. Just be casual. We are not outside."

Luo Zijun said: "Actually, I also want to be more casual, but the maids and maids behind Miss San always stare at me covetously, and I am a little scared..."

"Pfft..."

As soon as these words were spoken, the maids and nannies surrounding Bai Qingtong couldn't help but laugh.

A maid laughed and said, "Mr. Luo loves to joke around. How dare we, the servants, stare at you covetously?"

"That's right. Even my young lady respects you so much. As servants, we dare not do that."

The other maids also smiled.

Luo Zijun immediately apologized: "Maybe I saw it wrong, sorry, sorry."

As soon as these words were spoken, the maids and nannies all started laughing again.

An old maid laughed and said, "Mr. Luo is very humorous and is deliberately trying to make us happy."

The group chatted and laughed as they went up the corridor and to the front.

Bai Qingtong had a smile on her face as she talked about Mrs. Xing from the Jia Mansion who came to visit her yesterday.

"That Madam Xing was probably forced to come here by the eldest master of the Jia Mansion. She actually wants us to persuade the master."

"Of course my mother didn't agree. The master is not a servant in our house, how dare we persuade him to do such a thing? After all, it is a lifelong event."

Luo Zijun sneered and said, "Is that Master Jia so anxious to marry off his daughter?"

Bai Qingtong turned around and looked at him, smiling, "Who made Young Master Luo so outstanding?"

There was a pause.

Her eyes flashed, and she suddenly smiled and said, "Not to mention that Mr. Jia, even my father has the same idea."

After saying that, she stared at the expression on his face.

Luo Zijun was startled when he heard this and turned to look at her.

Bai Qingtong said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "My father heard about your talent and sighed to me, saying that it's a pity that you already have a lover, otherwise, then..."

She didn't say anything else, just looked at the expression on his face.

Luo Zijun was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed and said, "Miss San is really a joker. I am just a commoner. Even if I don't have a lover, how dare I marry into your family?"

Bai Qingtong smiled and said, "A scholar is not a commoner. Moreover, with your talent, it will be easy for you to pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi in the future."

Luo Zijun said: "Miss Third thinks too highly of me. In fact, I am already very satisfied to be a teacher in your house."

Bai Qingtong smiled and said nothing more.

For some things, it is best to stop at the right time, so as to give the other person some time to think.

It is not good to make it too clear.

Luo Zijun naturally did not ask any further questions because he was not interested in this matter at all.

For a noble family like the Bai family, if they really wanted to marry off their daughter, how could they choose someone of his status?

Unless he changes his name and marries into the wife's family.

In that case, I guess my sister would...

Hmm? Although his sister had said that if it was a noble family like the Bai family, it would be fine to marry into the family, but that was definitely a joke. As a man, he naturally could not degenerate into a humble, pitiful and ridiculed son-in-law.

If my senior sister knew about this, she would beat him to death.

If you knew it when you first met...

I won’t talk about the girl I met for the first time. What else can I say about a girl who likes to cheat on me?

Anyway, it is impossible for him to marry into the wife's family.

The group quickly walked through the corridor and arrived at the reception room in front.

Bai Qingtong took a step forward, walked in front and said to the inside: "Dad, Mom, Mr. Luo is here."

Luo Zijun was about to enter the house to pay his respects when he suddenly heard a woman's voice in the room: "Yan'er, this dessert is freshly made and is still hot. Bring a plate to Luoxueju and let Suzhen and Fenfen have a taste."

"Suzhen?"

Luo Zijun was stunned for a moment, feeling that this name... seemed to have been heard somewhere before.

Something familiar.

Suzhen...Suzhen...

His heart suddenly shook!
Bai Family...Bai Suzhen???

"Mr. Luo, please come in."

Bai Qingtong was looking at him at the door and suddenly noticed that the expression on his face seemed wrong.

"Miss Third, who is Suzhen?"

Luo Zijun's heart was trembling at this moment, and he didn't care about rashness and etiquette, and asked hurriedly.

Bai Qingtong was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Suzhen is my sister, you have met her, sir. My sister's full name is Bai Meixue, her nickname is Suzhen, and Suzhen is also her courtesy name."

Luo Zijun was suddenly speechless.

Bai Meixue, whose courtesy name is Suzhen.

Miss Bai, Bai Suzhen???

(End of this chapter)