If You Can’t Be a Son-in-law, You Have To Be Sanctified

Guangu Pine Courtyard is located in the South Courtyard of the Lu Mansion, and it is the most luxurious and solemn place among the many gardens in the Lu Mansion.

This garden was built thirty-six years ago. It was originally called Jiangnan Garden. The owner of the Lu family spent a lot of money, material and manpower, transporting many trees and plants from the south of the Yangtze River to carve this courtyard elegantly and gorgeously.

Later, someone in Lu's mansion entered the palace and became a nobleman. He was favored by Emperor Tianchong, so the nobleman ordered someone to send an ancient pine tree to Lu's mansion.

That nobleman once said: "The ancient pine is lucky to grant the surname Lu for thirty years."

It is precisely because of this ancient pine that the Jiangnan Garden was refurbished and named Guangu Pine Garden.

For example, on the top of the vase gate in this courtyard, the four vigorous characters were also written by Li Shenti, a great scholar of the dynasty, especially the word Gusong, which is written in one stroke, and the strokes are full of vitality, which is really like a branch and leaf. The luxuriant old pine!

Entering Guangusongyuan, passing through a series of crabapple stone arches, you can change the scenery from one place to another. There are rockery rocks here, there are clear and winding streams there, flowers and flowers are colorful here, and ancient pines are vigorous there. !

It is really an antique Suzhou garden, the solemnity and elegance complement each other!

"This view of Gusongyuan is really beautiful."

Qingyue followed behind Lu Jing, with her hands in front of her, her fingers tangled up, step by step, with a lot of tension in her eyes.

Not to mention Qingyue...

Even Lu Jing, as the young master of the Lu family, has entered the Guangusongyuan very few times.

In the old days, when Lu Shenyuan was still in Taixuanjing, he never invited Lu Jing and Lu Jing's mother to come to Gusongyuan for a New Year's Eve dinner.

Later, Lu Shenyuan was relegated to Yuanshan Road. Madam Zhong, in order to show the generosity and virtuousness of Master Lu's family, allowed Lu Jing's mother to take Lu Jing with her, and lived a luxurious year in this ancient pine courtyard.

Later, Lu Jingniang's health deteriorated day by day, and she was bedridden. Madam Ning probably felt that it was unlucky, so she didn't allow the two of them, mother and son, to enter the ancient pine courtyard.

Because of this, it is ridiculous to say that Lu Jing has lived in the Lu Mansion for eight or nine years, but this is the second time he has come to visit the Ancient Pine Garden.

"Master Chongshan was able to return home from the Jokhang Temple. The old lady is probably very happy, so he will be a host here at Guangu Songyuan."

Qingyue's eyes sparkled with curiosity, and she watched the beautiful scenery of Gusongyuan along the way.

In this garden, apart from Lu Jing and Qing Yue, there are other young masters and ladies walking by with their own maids from time to time.

They tended not to look sideways and ignored Lu Jing.

Occasionally, when the maids lowered their heads, they would look at the clothes of other maids out of the corner of their eyes...

There are a lot of things going on in the noble man's mansion, and everyone knows the warmth and coldness of human relationships!

Not to mention the young masters and young ladies in each courtyard.

Even these maidservants have a lot of comparisons, to see which young master they are following and which shop's silk satin they are wearing.

So... Qingyue is rightfully at the bottom of the chain of contempt.

Many maids glanced at Qingyue lightly, then hurriedly suppressed the fleeting look in their eyes, and hurried forward.

Lu Jing turned to look at Qing Yue.

Noticing that Qingyue's cheeks were slightly red, she still pretended not to notice those strange eyes, looking around at the beautiful scenery in the courtyard.

"This girl..."

Lu Jing knew that Qingyue was delicate and not stupid, so why didn't he know what those maids were looking at.

He turned his head away silently, without pointing at Qingyue, but his eyes became firmer.

Walking through many aquarius stone gates carved with delicate patterns, I finally came to a building.

This building is a banquet hall, located on a high platform, facing the old but extremely lush ancient pine tree with its strange shape.

This banquet hall has a golden roof and stone walls, carved beams and painted buildings, like a bird's leather, like a flying bird, and the building is smart and solemn.

Lu Jing and Qing Yue followed the stone steps and entered the banquet hall.

But in the banquet living room, there are sandalwood tables on the left and right, and most of the tables are full of people.

"Young master, look, that's our table case."

With a flash of Qingyue's eyes, she caught sight of a sheet of rice paper placed on a seat not far from the entrance of the banquet hall.

Impressively written on the rice paper: "The third master of the Lu family, Lu Jing!"

The third master of the Lu family?

Lu Jing smiled slightly in his heart, but after taking a few steps, he was already in front of the table.

"Master, this location is very good. It is very far away from Mrs. Ning and Mrs. Zhong. After the banquet, there is no need to be so restrained."

Qingyue picked up the jug on the table, poured wine for Lu Jing, and spoke softly, with a hint of joy in her tone.

But Lu Jing knew that Qing Yue was trying to enlighten him.

Because the arrangement of the banquet seats in the Lu Mansion is mostly based on the status in the clan.

Ironically...

On the case of Lu Jing's desk, there were big characters "Third Lord of the Lu Mansion" written brightly, but the seat was at the end.

Even the last few concubines of the Second Mansion were inferior. Qingyue was worried that Lu Jing would feel bad, so she spoke to ease.

"Qingyue, there are grapes here, they are fresh, you can eat some."

Lu Jing picked a bunch of grapes from the fruit plate on the table and handed them to Qing Yue.

Qingyue waved her hands again and again.

Lu Jing smiled and said, "Old Madam Ning, Mrs. Zhong, and Mrs. Zhu haven't come yet, so hurry up and eat something, otherwise you won't have a chance."

His smile is warm and sincere.

Qing Yue was taken aback for a moment, and immediately understood that this ranking didn't seem to affect Lu Jing at all.

While she was in a daze, Lu Jing said again: "You don't have to worry, in fact, my name is no longer on the family tree of the Lu family, nor is it in the internal register of the Lu family.

According to the logic, Mrs. Zhong doesn't need to invite me to come, and now she asks me to come to visit the ancient pine courtyard, I'm afraid there is a reason. "

Lu Jing whispered here, paused slightly, and his eyes became colder.

"If I only worry about the seat, I'm afraid it will be even more unbearable after a while."

Qingyue took the grape from Lu Jing's hand, turned sideways, picked one and put it in her mouth.

Biting through the grapes, the sweet and sour taste flooded into her taste buds.

At this moment, Qingyue suddenly found that Lu Jing's tone was calm, as if he had a plan in mind, and he was not afraid of the coming reprimand.

"Master..." Qingyue hesitated, not daring to ask.

Lu Jing turned his head and said, "Master Chongshan from the Second Mansion returns to his mansion, this is our chance."

Qingyue blinked, not understanding what Lu Jing was talking about.

Right now.

There was a commotion at the door.

Then, Lu Qiong walked in with Xi Qiu first, with a lot of disgust and impatience in his eyes, as if he didn't like such an occasion.

Followed by Lu Feng.

Lu Feng's aura was strong, and there were bursts of crimson in his eyes. His face was expressionless, not angry and majestic, and his burly body vaguely lingered with a terrifying aura.

With his hands behind his back, he walked into the banquet hall step by step.

Immediately, many young masters and ladies in the banquet hall stood up and saluted Lu Feng respectfully.

Even Lu Qiong, the eldest son of the Lu family, never had such prestige.

Lu Feng was always a few steps behind Lu Qiong, walking with his hands behind his back.

And behind him, followed by a girl. This young girl's figure is slim and graceful, her muscles are like white snow, her waist is like a plain waist, her teeth are like braided shells, and her face seems to be a little brighter than the spring scenery that fills the sky.

The clothes on his body are even more luxurious, not inferior to many young ladies in the Second Mansion.

This girl is Lu Feng's big maid, Xi Xiang, who has a very high status in the mansion, and the maids beside her are absolutely incomparable.

Xi Xiang followed Lu Feng into the banquet hall, subconsciously looked at Lu Jing, and then quietly looked back.

"Master, look at the maids in Master Feng's courtyard."

Qingyue stared blankly at the young girl, and said: "Sister Xixiang is really beautiful, look at her eyes, not only are they bright and moist, but they are also crystal clear, just like the stars in the night.

Of all the maids in the mansion, none can compare to her. "

Lu Jing raised his eyebrows, turned his head, and took a careful look at Qingyue.

"It's nothing more than a little more rouge than Qingyue, and wearing a suit of Chinese clothes."

Lu Jing felt that Qingyue would be much more beautiful if she dressed up a bit.

"Master, it is said that several years ago, sister Xixiang was going to come to us...no...to the young master's courtyard, but something happened and she went to Lu Feng's young master's courtyard again."

There was regret in Qingyue's tone: "Young master is out of luck. Such a beautiful daughter has gone to another courtyard. If she comes to the courtyard, she can also be with me."

Lu Jing couldn't laugh or cry.

Sometimes this Qingyue knows the world and is much shrewd, and sometimes she just talks nonsense, which makes him laugh.

"If Xixiang comes, don't you want to go to another courtyard? How can she keep you company?" Lu Jing reminded quietly.

Qingyue came to her senses: "That's right, the young master said..."

The two were whispering, and several teenagers and girls walked into the door.

Among them were Ning Qiang, Lin Rendong, Lu Yi... and Lu Jiang.

When Ning Qiang and Lin Rendong saw Lu Jing sitting at the door, a gleam of joy flashed in their eyes, and then they frowned slightly when they saw Lu Jing's seat.

Lu Jing smiled frankly and nodded at them.

Immediately afterwards, Lu Jing sensed a cold gaze falling on him, which was also full of biting murderous intent, making him involuntarily turn his gaze to Lu Jiang next to him.

Lu Jiang's eyes were extremely gloomy, and he gave Lu Jing a cold look.

However, Lu Jing didn't seem to sense the hostility in his eyes, and smiled slightly at Lu Jiang.

Lu Jiang snorted coldly and turned his head away.

Everyone sat down, but it took less than half a quarter of an hour.

Mrs. Ning was leaning on a deer-headed peach wood cane and wearing a fine attire. On her face, which had never been able to express much expression, was actually filled with a joyful smile.

She walked into the banquet living room, and turned her head frequently to look at the middle-aged man behind her.

"That's Lu Chongshan..."

Lu Jing's eyes moved slightly. It was many years ago that he last saw this master of the Lu family's second residence.

At that time, Lu Jing was still young and didn't have much memory.

But now looking at this master of the Lu family, Zhongshan, Lu Jing seemed to see a... walking dead.

Master Chong Shan's eyes were silent and his expression was lonely, but the middle-aged man who was only in his early forties had grown up prematurely.

The face could vaguely show the past glory, it should be a handsome young man, although he is not old now, he seems to have become old!

"Thinking about it now, many rumors about Lu Chongshan should be true."

Jing Lu took a deep breath.

For him, Lu Chongshan's return home was a surprise!

"A gentleman always moves according to the time, but a wise man will always act according to the opportunity."

"The first step in breaking the cage of the Lu Mansion is today."