Chapter 518: Marriage Letter (4)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Large red lanterns were hung everywhere in the residence, and it was a joyous occasion.
Second Master Lu, Second Madam Lu, and Lu Shi were entertaining the Hua family in the main hall of the outer courtyard.
Second Madam Lu’s expression didn’t look too good. The shadow in her eye sockets deepened as she said apologetically to the Hua family, “I’m sorry. Qin’er is still ill and can’t come out to entertain guests.”
At night, her daughter’s condition suddenly worsened, and her fever became even worse. Her limbs twitched, and her eyes even bled, scaring Second Madam Lu.
In the middle of the night, she specially invited a doctor from the Rejuvenation Hall to visit her. However, the doctor said that Lu Qin only had a cold and that the other symptoms should be caused by a high fever. He asked them to wipe Lu Qin’s body with strong wine to cool her down.
However, after a long night, her daughter’s fever didn’t subside at all. Second Madam Lu didn’t sleep all night and stayed by her daughter’s bed.
“It’s fine.” Madam Hua smiled understandingly and said gently, “I heard that Qin’er is sick. I specially brought a 300-year-old ginseng this time.”
She raised her hand and gestured. The attendant brought over a red-painted wooden box and presented it to Madam Lu.
Madam Hua comforted her. “In-law, don’t be anxious. It’s easy to catch a cold in this weather. Your daughter is young and has a good foundation. She’ll naturally recover after resting for three to five days.”
The other party’s words made Second Madam Lu feel extremely comfortable.
Especially since the 300-year-old ginseng was rare and highly sought after, the Hua family was actually willing to give it away. They were really considerate.
Initially, Second Madam Lu vaguely felt that her daughter’s illness was too coincidental. Because of what Gu Yanfei had said, she felt more or less uneasy. Now that she saw Madam Hua behaving sincerely, her doubts and uneasiness naturally faded.
Second Young Master Hua Zhao said considerately, “Second Madam Lu, if you need any medicinal herbs, just let me know. Our families aren’t strangers.”
Second Madam Lu couldn’t help but look at the young man in red sitting beside Madam Hua.
The young man was wearing a festive red shirt today. He looked handsome and refined, with a faint smile on his lips. There was no dissatisfaction or unhappiness in his description.
Second Madam Lu, as the mother-in-law, observed her son-in-law more and more and grew increasingly satisfied. She thought he was excellent in every aspect, and her smile deepened by three degrees. “Yes, yes, from now on, our two families are no longer strangers.”
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Madam Hua asked the nanny in charge to hand over the marriage contract and gift.
There was a thick stack of gifts in her hand. Second Madam Lu skimmed through it and was even more satisfied with the Hua family.
The generous betrothal gifts represented how much the man valued the woman. Their Lu family wasn’t a family that coveted the man’s betrothal gifts. The betrothal gifts would all be placed in the woman’s dowry before returning to the Hua family.
Second Madam Lu accepted the gift and was about to open the marriage contract when she heard Lu Zi, who had been sitting beside her for a long time, suddenly stood up, startling everyone in the room.
Lu Shi walked straight to Hua Zhao and said, “This is my future brother-in-law, right?”
He stood while Hua Zhao sat.
Lu Shi looked down at Hua Zhao, who was sitting on the lap chair.
Second Madam Lu couldn’t help but clench the big red marriage contract in her hand. Her son’s words clearly sounded like he was looking for trouble. If this wasn’t his brother-in-law, who else could it be?!
Thinking of how her son had come to question her yesterday because of Gu Yanfei’s instigation, Second Madam Lu’s eyes darkened.
“That’s right.” Hua Zhao smiled and nodded at Lu Shi generously. He cupped his hands and greeted him. “Brother.”
“Really?” Lu Shi raised his eyebrows. There was a hint of mockery in his playful tone. His sharp gaze shot straight at Hua Zhao, as if wanting to penetrate his hypocritical appearance.
“How can 1 be fake?!” Hua Zhao frowned slightly and raised his voice slightly in displeasure. He panicked for a moment, but he still maintained his composure and told himself: “I look exactly like my eldest brother. No one can tell.”
There was a sinister look in the depths of Hua Zhao’s eyes. This Lu family is really despicable. They clearly agreed to the marriage themselves. Now that its going well, they want to go back on their word. Can it be that they want more benefits?!
Second Madam Lu’s eyelashes twitched. Afraid that her son would say something he shouldn’t say, she smiled and eased the atmosphere. “Shi’er, have you forgotten? You saw Hua Xi at Baiyun Temple last time.”
As she spoke, she gave her son a look to tell him to stop fooling around.
Later on, he still had to rely on the Hua family to find him a job in the Divine Arms Battalion. Moreover, the Hua family were his future in-laws. His sister was about to marry into the Hua family. If he offended the Hua family, wouldn’t it make things difficult for his sister in the future?!
Lu Shi pursed his lips and didn’t chase after Hua Zhao anymore. He took out a pouch from his sleeve and handed it to Hua Zhao. “Brother-in-law, this is for you. My sister made it herself.”
It was a gourd-shaped purple pouch with mandarin ducks playing lotus embroidered on it.
Everyone present was stunned, especially Second Madam Lu. She was secretly glad that her son had finally thought it through and stopped fooling around with Gu Yanfei, Wei Jiaoniang, and the others.
Lu Shi handed the wallet a little more in the direction of Hua Zhao with a smile.
Hua Zhao stared at Lu Shi for a moment and raised his hand to take the pouch. He smiled and said, “Please help me thank Ah Qin.”
He was a little suspicious and uneasy, but seeing Lu Shi’s friendly smile, he temporarily suppressed the thousands of thoughts in his heart.
He toyed with the pouch and praised, “Ah Qin’s embroidery is really exquisite.”
“You’re too kind.” Seeing that Hua Zhao had accepted the pouch, Second Madam Lu felt relieved. She said humbly, “Her needlework is just for show. If she can learn a few pointers from her aunt, I’ll be thankful.”
Madam Hua was amused and smiled as she said some celebratory words.
Madam Hua and Old Madam Hua exchanged glances. Madam Hua said to Second Madam Lu with a smile, “Aunt, the auspicious time is here. Hurry up and sign the marriage contract. I’m still waiting for you to thank me.”
In a few words, she hyped up the atmosphere.
Soon, an old woman brought over a big case. A big red marriage contract in two copies was spread out on the table. Now, all that was left was for the woman’s elder to sign her name, and the marriage contract would officially take effect.
Second Master Lu walked to the front of the table. After carefully reading the marriage contract, he picked up the brush and dipped it in ink.
Suddenly, a head appeared above the marriage contract.
Lu Shi bent over and stared at the marriage contract. “Brother-in-law, is your name Hua Xi?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Shi looked at Hua Zhao with a faint smile..