Chapter 11

Li Yu had meet  Jiang Rou when he was in Jiangnan, a fleeting glance, but he was struck by her beauty!

That day, Jiang Rou, Lu Yun’an, and a few friends were having dinner at a restaurant. From the railing, they could see the lively Lantern Festival.

Li Yu saw a young lady in a pink dress weaving through the crowd. She turned her head, and the pearl hairpin she wore swayed.

Li Yu stood up, “She’s so beautiful.”

Hearing this, everyone looked over, but they only saw Jiang Rou’s back under the fireworks.

Lu Yun’an stood next to Li Yu, “She’s just a troublesome young lady.”

Li Yu said, “She’s even more beautiful than the most beautiful woman in the capital!”

Li Yu was still a little excited after saying that, “I didn’t expect that the young lady Yun’an married is you. You’re actually the sixth daughter of the Jiang family.”

Lu Yun’an said, “……. “

Li Yu had led him astray!

Lu Yun’an quickly asked Jiang Rou, “When did you see him?”

Jiang Rou said, “She’s just a troublesome young lady.”

Lu Yun’an said, “I still know the difference between a young lady and a wife!”

Lu Yun’an and Jiang Rou looked at each other for a while, not sure why he was feeling guilty. “When did you see Li Yu?”

Jiang Rou smiled and said, “When we were boating on the lake.”

Lu Yun’an said, “……. “

That day, there was a gentle breeze, and Jiang Rou was boating on the lake.

Jiang Cheng played the guqin for Jiang Rou to cheer her up, and Jiang Rou played for a while herself.

On a passing boat, Jiang Rou heard a man laugh out loud.

Although Jiang Rou’s guqin skills weren’t masterful, she shouldn’t be laughed at, right?

She was already annoyed because she had to look at account books!

Jiang Rou went outside and saw a boat docking. A man got off the boat. Jiang Rou only saw his profile. The light shone down, and the young man turned to look at Li Yu when he heard him call him.

He was wearing blue clothes, and his hair ribbon was hanging down. Jiang Rou was watching when she heard Jiang Cheng speak.

The reason why Jiang Rou could remember Li Yu was because Jiang Cheng had said that he looked like someone from the capital.

Jiang Cheng had been back to the capital with Jiang Xuan before, and he vaguely recognized Li Yu.

Li Yu said, “Miss Jiang, what a coincidence!”

Lu Yun’an pointed to the peach blossoms not far away, “I think those peach blossoms are in full bloom. Let’s go take a look?”

Han Shi was sharp with Li Yu, but she seemed to be very friendly towards Jiang Rou. She liked her beautiful and gentle appearance and took Jiang Rou’s arm, “Let’s go ahead.”

Jiang Rou nodded.

Han Shi and Jiang Rou walked ahead. Han Shi knew a little about Jiang Rou’s affairs and also knew a little about the Jiang family. She didn’t ask. She just talked about her own affairs as they walked forward, mentioning what was popular in the capital recently.

Lu Yun’an didn’t tell Jiang Rou that this was the shrewish wife Li Yu had mentioned. He just felt that she was very easy to get along with.

Behind them, Lu Yun’an pushed and shoved Li Yu, who tried to follow Lu Yun’an closely.

Li Yu said, “Yun’an, what a coincidence, it’s really a coincidence!”

Lu Yun’an said, “Shut up!”

Li Yu said, “……”

He had made a bad choice of friends, a bad choice of friends indeed!

It was called appreciating the flowers, but it was also a picnic. A piece of cloth was spread out under the blooming peach blossom trees, with a food box on it and some pastries and tea that had already been taken out.

Han Shi and Jiang Rou sat down. Han Shi saw that Jiang Rou wasn’t at all uncomfortable and smiled.

Han Shi stopped being polite and said, “This is the first time Li Yu has taken me out since we got married. I don’t know why. He said it was to come out with you. He said you’re gentle and timid, so he asked me to take care of you. I was worried that I wouldn’t get along with you.”

Her sisters at home all had big tempers, just like her.

Jiang Rou held her teacup and smiled. A few peach blossoms fell from the tree, slowly fluttering down.

Han Shi glanced at Lu Yun’an in the distance and said, “It’s better to have a little bit of a temper towards your husband.”

Jiang Rou nodded. That’s right, she couldn’t have said it better.

Han Shi smiled, “You’re newly married. If your husband doesn’t listen to you, just tell him to go sleep in the study. If you two have a disagreement, you… you don’t seem like the type to be sharp-tongued, so just go complain to your mother-in-law.”

If she were Jiang Rou’s mother-in-law, and Jiang Rou went to complain to her, she would definitely stand up for Jiang Rou!

Han Shi had met the Dingyuan Marquis’s wife before. She thought she was a very nice person.

Once, Han Shi even saw the Dingyuan Marquis’s wife and Lu Shi together at a banquet. The Marquis’s wife didn’t act like a mother-in-law towards her eldest daughter-in-law, but instead, she took care of her in every way.

Lu Yun’an, who was originally standing in the distance, heard Han Shi’s words and raised his foot to kick Li Yu. Li Yu quickly dodged

This ancestor has been acting up at home, and now she’s learning Han Shi’s tricks. Will he ever have a peaceful life?

I knew I shouldn’t have brought Jiang Rou out to play with Li Yu and Han Shi.

Lu Yun’an went over and squeezed in next to Jiang Rou, who just turned her head to look at him.

Jiang Rou said, “Weren’t you admiring the flowers over there? Why are you back here?”

Lu Yun’an smiled, “I’m not here to admire the flowers with you. What’s the point of me admiring the flowers with you and Li Yu?”

Li Yu was glared at by Lu Yun’an again. He reluctantly went to find Han Shi. Han Shi didn’t want to disturb the newlyweds. She chatted with Jiang Rou for a while and then went to stroll with Li Yu.

Lu Yun’an said, “Don’t listen to her. If her tricks worked, Li Yu wouldn’t be having a headache now.”

Jiang Rou said, “What do you mean?”

Jiang Rou’s clear eyes blinked, not understanding.

Lu Yun’an said bluntly, “Don’t learn from her.”

Jiang Rou said, “I won’t.”

Jiang Rou answered so obediently. Lu Yun’an looked at her, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Jiang Rou said, “She’s like that because Li Yu doesn’t listen. If Li Yu didn’t disobey her, she would seem very gentle.”

So, is it because he listens that she doesn’t learn?

Lu Yun’an said, “I’m telling you, I listen to you, not because I have to, but because you’re my wife, and I get a headache when you cry.”

Jiang Rou looked around, completely ignoring Lu Yun’an. She said, “Let’s take a few peach blossoms back later.”

Lu Yun’an said, “Did you hear what I said?”

Jiang Rou said, “Yeah, yeah, I heard.”

Just listen to her. Let her be stubborn. Her father and mother are stubborn sometimes too.

Jiang Rou said, “Husband, you’re so good!”

Lu Yun’an leaned against the tree, “It would be even better if you weren’t being a little insincere.”

Jiang Rou chased after Lu Yun’an’s sleeve, “Peach branch!”

Lu Yun’an said, “……. “

On the way back, Jiang Rou held a peach branch and stood in front of the carriage with a smile.

Han Shi looked at them with envy. She said, “Next time I have the chance, I’ll send you a note to visit.”

Jiang Rou said, “Okay, then let’s go out and play together next time.”

Jiang Rou stepped onto the carriage and waved to Han Shi.

Watching the carriage drive far away, Han Shi asked, “You’ve been friends with Lu Yun’an for many years. Why can’t you learn from him? Didn’t you see how he treated Jiang Rou just now?”

Li Yu said, “……. “

Lu Yun’an had led him astray, he had led him astray!

The two of them returned home as dusk fell. Jiang Rou and Lu Yun’an hadn’t returned to their own courtyard yet when they saw Lu Mo and Lu Shi playing chess in the pavilion from afar.

Jiang Rou stopped. Lu Yun’an also stopped.

Lu Yun’an said, “We…”

Jiang Rou walked towards another path, her steps quick, not dawdling at all.

Lu Yun’an strode after her, catching up to her. Jiang Rou wanted to chase after him, but she didn’t catch up and grabbed Lu Yun’an’s sleeve.

Jiang Rou said, “Lu Yun’an!”

She didn’t even call him “husband” anymore.

Lu Yun’an slowed down, and the two of them started walking slowly forward together.

Lu Shi saw the two of them and looked a little confused, “Did they have a fight?”

Lu Mo said, “I’ll call Yun’an to the study later.”

The two of them sat upright and continued their game of chess.

Back in the room, Jiang Rou lay down on the couch.

Lu Yun’an had already gotten into the habit of lying down next to Jiang Rou.

Lu Yun’an asked, “Why did you run just now?”

Jiang Rou said, “I saw my sister-in-law.”

Lu Yun’an said, “What about your sister-in-law?”

Jiang Rou turned over to face Lu Yun’an. She said, “I dare to be unruly with my parents and brother, even with my father-in-law and mother-in-law, and even with my biased grandmother. But as soon as I see my sister-in-law, I can’t help but sit up straight.”

The last time she went to her mother-in-law’s place and saw Lu Shi, Lu Shi sat there for a while, and Jiang Rou felt more tired than attending any banquet.

Jiang Rou asked back, “Don’t you feel the same way when you see your sister-in-law?”

It wasn’t just Lu Shi. Lu Yun’an felt the same way when he saw Lu Mo.

When Lu Yun’an was a child, Lu Mo tutored him in some of his studies. Later, when he got married, Lu Mo said that Lu Shi was very knowledgeable and could teach him well. He also said that if Lu Shi were a man, he would definitely make a name for himself in the court. So, Lu Shi tutored Lu Yun’an for a long time.

Lu Yun’an said, “No, I don’t.”

Jiang Rou looked at Lu Yun’an with admiration in her eyes.

The two of them lay there for a while when a servant from Xu Mo’s place came over, saying that Lu Mo wanted to see Lu Yun’an.

Lu Yun’an said, “He wants to see me?”

He hadn’t done anything, had he?

Lu Yun’an was reluctant to go. He asked, “What does my elder brother want me to do?”

The servant shook his head, “The eldest young master didn’t say.”

Lu Yun’an went to find Jiang Rou, “Do you want to come with me?”

Jiang Rou said, “No, I need to rest.” Then she asked, “You’re not afraid of your elder brother, are you?”

Lu Yun’an said, “Why would I be?”

Jiang Rou said, “That’s right. Why would you be afraid of your elder brother? You’re not even afraid of your father.”

Lu Yun’an said, “……. “

Lu Yun’an followed Lu Mo’s servant and dawdled over to see Lu Mo.

As soon as he entered Lu Mo’s study, Lu Yun’an stood there. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think he was some handsome young master.

Lu Yun’an said, “Elder brother.”

Lu Mo said, “Your younger sister-in-law is delicate, and she’s your wife. You must respect her and treat her well.”

Lu Yun’an said, “Okay, I treat her very well.” He took a few steps forward, “Elder brother, you don’t know, since I got married, I’ve practically become her servant.”

Lu Mo looked over, and Lu Yun’an immediately stood at attention.

Leaving Lu Mo’s study, Lu Yun’an felt dizzy. His elder brother had lectured him for over half an hour. Lu Yun’an felt like his head was spinning.

Lu Mo said, “Come to the family banquet in a few days with your wife.”

In the past, Lu Yun’an wouldn’t attend family banquets if he didn’t want to go or if he wanted to go out and play.

Lu Mo would always find him, and he would always come up with some excuses.

This was the first family banquet after Lu Yun’an and Jiang Rou got married