Chapter 62
Shen House.
Shen Lan looked at the post in her hand and burst into joy.
Good.
On the plain and elegant note, such a word was written. The writing is not beautiful, but it is majestic and concise. Sure enough, it was Lu Mingyu's style.
Her maid Dongxue smiled and joined in the fun: "Every word is as true as she is, and it is true. Fourth Miss Lu has a straightforward temperament, and it is also interesting to reply to posts."
Shen Lan pursed her lips and smiled.
Dongxue whispered again: "In the future, Miss will marry into the Lu family and become a sister-in-law with Fourth Miss Lu, so it's easy to get along."
The two were close friends and had similar temperaments. Being sisters-in-law in the future will naturally bring them closer.
Shen Lan's delicate face flushed with joy and shyness and said to Dong Xue: "You are so bold, you dare to make fun of your master. Why don't you go get someone to prepare a carriage,"
Dongxue took the order with a smile.
Shen Lan bit her lip, thinking of her fiance, Lu Fei, and the harmonious Lu family, her heart surged with sweetness.
An hour later, Lu Mingyu came to the Shen residence on horseback.
A pair of friends met, looked at each other, and said in unison, "Sister Shen, you look so good."
"Xiaoyu, why are you so haggard!"
Isn't it?
Shen Lan's brows and eyes are smiling, and her complexion is ruddy, like flowers blooming in spring, bright and beautiful.
Looking at Lu Mingyu, although she was vigorous, she was full of thoughts, and there was a lingering gloom in her expression.
"Xiaoyu," Shen Lan restrained her smile, stepped forward, and held Lu Mingyu's hand, her words were full of concern: "I haven't seen you for a few days, why have you changed your appearance. Did something happen to the Lu family?"
Is her face so obvious?
Lu Mingyu resisted the urge to look in the mirror and replied lightly: "There are a lot of trivial matters in the house, and I have been busy these few days, so my complexion is not as good as before. Sister Shen, don't worry about me."
Such obvious perfunctory words, how could Shen Lan not hear them.
Lu Mingyu is open-minded and tenacious, better than men. In the past few years, she has been in charge of the family and acted neatly and quickly. Whenever there is a trace of unhappiness, it will happen on the spot, and never wait until the next day.
It is not a trivial matter to make Lu Mingyu so upset.
"You don't want to say it, I will not ask." Shen Lan said softly: "However, no matter what happens, your family will support you. I'm also on your side."
Simple words converge into a warm stream, gurgling through the bottom of her heart.
Lu Mingyu raised her eyes, looked at Shen Lan, and after a while, she sighed: "Okay, I do have a very troublesome and distressing thing. It's just that this matter is too important, and it concerns a decision that will change my destiny for the rest of my life."
"I'll tell you when I figure it out."
Shen Lan raised her brows and said softly: "Okay. When you want to say something, I will listen carefully." After a pause, she smiled again: "You are in a bad mood, so let's just go to the Shen Family summer retreat for a few days to relax."
"Maybe, in a few days, you will suddenly be enlightened. The things that troubled you will also be solved."
How can this problem be solved?
At most, she can just grit her teeth and then jump into the fire pit.
Lu Mingyu smiled bitterly in her heart, and the gloom in her heart dissipated a lot.
…
Shen Family summer retreat was located on the mountainside in the western suburbs of the city.
This mountain is gentle and beautiful.
The previous head of the Li family built a summer retreat on this mountain. It is a good place to enjoy the scenery and hunt in spring, and it is also a good place to cool off in summer. Later, Emperor Yongjia raised his flag and established a new dynasty. This became the Royal summer retreat.
The civil officials and military generals of the Great Wei also built summer retreats here. The higher the official position, the closer to the Royal Court.
Shen Shilang was not a high official back then, but he started quickly. The location of his summer retreat was very good, only a mile away from the royal courtyard.
It was the Lu family who surrendered to the Great Wei halfway. Even the Xingyang Palace was bestowed by Emperor Yongjia. Naturally, there is no summer retreat for them here. For this reason, Shen Lan had often invited Lu Mingyu to come to the Shen family's summer retreat for a short stay in the past two years.
The summer retreat in the mountains was not too big, it can’t be compared with the big houses with four entrances.
Shen family's summer retreat had about two entrances. There were dozens of rooms in it.
There was no garden built in the retreat, but as soon as the door was opened, there are lush green hills and green trees, and all you hear are crisp birdsongs. Walking along a mountain road, there is a gurgling mountain spring, and monkeys, pheasants, and hares can be seen from time to time.
Take a deep breath of the fresh mountain air, no matter how much stuffiness you feel, you will feel at ease.
Lu Mingyu and Shen Lan travelled for half a day, and it was already evening when they reached the courtyard in the mountains.
Qiyun and Dongxue led the maids to settle down.
Lu Mingyu and Shen Lan walked around the yard hand in hand.
Shen Lan turned her head from time to time, seeing Lu Mingyu's brows gradually getting relieved and a smile was on her face. So she felt quite relieved, and asked casually, "What shall we eat tonight?"
Lu Mingyu glanced at Shen Lan with a smile: "The mushrooms are the freshest in the mountains. I'll hunt two wild pheasants to make soup, let the cook cook a pot of mushroom pheasant soup, and put some wontons. It's fresh and fragrant, how about it?"
Shen Lan nodded modestly: "Just listen to you."
Lu Mingyu smiled.
Every time she came to this courtyard, Shen Lan had to eat fresh game. Especially this wild pheasant mushroom wonton soup, she could never get tired of it. But every time it was Mingyu who went to catch the game, alright!
It was not early, and Lu Mingyu did not delay, carrying a bow and arrow she entered the mountains and forests. In less than half an hour, she brought back a few colourful pheasants.
Fragrant mushroom and wild pheasant wonton soup, Shen Lan ate two bowls, and Lu Mingyu ate three bowls.
Eat and drink, bathe and change clothes, and fall asleep.
It was probably the fresh air in the mountains or the sound of birdsong and the hypnotizing wind. In short, Lu Mingyu didn't have nightmares that night and slept soundly. In the early morning of the next day, her complexion was indeed rosy and good-looking, and her brows and eyes regained a radiant look.
Shen Lan smiled and boasted: "Thank me for inviting you to come to the summer retreat to relax. Look, it's only been a day, and you look so good. It's all my credit!"
Lu Mingyu burst into a smile: "Yes, yes, it's all Sister Shen who cherishes me."
The two finished their breakfast and went for a walk in the mountains together.
On this mountain, the best position was naturally occupied by the Royal summer retreat, and there were more than ten other summer retreats of various sizes. The mountain road was also built flat, enough for four or five people to run side by side.
The maids and guards were divided into two groups, one wave opened the way, and the other wave followed. It not only protected the master but also did not disturb the conversation between the two.
Lu Mingyu laughed in a low voice: "My father said that when the official decision is confirmed, he will ask the senior monk of the Pufa Temple to predict a few good days and send them to the Shen residence. It is best to pick the nearest day, and the second brother will marry you sooner rather than later. "
There is still a big battle to be fought in the Wei. Lu Lin, Lu Fei, and his others will not stay in the capital forever. Once you lead the army to go out, you don't know when you will be able to come back. It is also necessary to get married earlier.
Shen Lan's cheeks were slightly red, and she replied in a low voice: "My father and mother have already discussed this matter privately. The autumn is cool and it is the most suitable time for a wedding."
Lu Mingyu understood, smiled, and whispered: "When I go back, I will tell the second brother. Make sure he can't keep his mouth shut."
At this moment, there was a sudden movement in front.