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Apart from the betrothal gifts that the Qin family gave to the Lu family, Qin Sheng also gave her two boxes of jewelry, including finished jewelry and unprocessed gemstones secretly.
Lu Songli looked at him in surprise.
Qin Sheng felt a bit uneasy, “These would be too conspicuous if placed in the betrothal gifts.”
Each piece of jewelry in these two boxes was exceptionally exquisite, even better in quality than the ones the Yao family had sent a few days ago. If the jewelry sent by the Yao family could be considered mid-range, then the gemstones sent by the Qin family could be called top-notch.
Qin Sheng told her that these were all their spoils of war.
Thinking about how the Qin family’s garrison was near the northern frontier, Lu Songli looked pensive.
Qin Sheng casually said, “I noticed you often wear the same few pieces of jewelry. You can use these to create some new styles that you like. Otherwise, always going out like this will embarrass me, Young Master Qin.” As he spoke, he showed a hint of disdain.
Lu Songli: …
What a thoughtless person. Fortunately, her father wasn’t there; otherwise, he would have to endure the affectionate punches from her father-in-law.
Wait a minute, his reaction doesn’t seem right.
Lu Songli realized this and then her gaze fell on the smaller box on the left. The gemstones inside were fewer than the other box, but the quality was just as good.
Sensing her gaze, Qin Sheng couldn’t help but lighten his breath.
Was he nervous? Lu Songli slowly reached out her hand, landed on the small box, and picked up a bright blue gemstone.
Realizing this, Lu Songli suddenly understood and asked him with a smile, “A Sheng, are these your spoils of war?”
No, how did she guess? Qin Sheng could only nod in a profound manner, “Yes.”
“A Sheng, you’re really amazing.”
“It’s okay, just so-so.”
Lu Songli remembered the rules of the Qin family: unmarried Qin men couldn’t stay at the border frequently or lead troops independently. She heard that he had only gone to battle with his Qin brothers three times…
“Are these all your possessions?”
Qin Sheng stiffened, guessed again?
Lu Songli glanced at him, holding back a smile, “A Sheng, you are really capable. I really like this box of jewelry and gemstones. Let’s make a headdress with them to wear when we get married. It will be absolutely beautiful.”
The corners of Qin Sheng’s mouth slightly lifted, the surge of warmth in his heart made him eager to mount his horse immediately and charge into the enemy’s territory, seizing even more spoils of war.
Qin Heng accompanied Madam Qin to discuss with the elders of the Lu family about advancing the wedding, and sincerely explained the reasons.
Lu Desheng was reluctant to marry off his little daughter. He had hoped to keep her until the end of the year, but now it seemed impossible. The wedding had to be moved up by nearly half a month! The Qin family’s request was also made out of necessity, not to deliberately make things difficult for the bride’s family.
In the end, it was all because of certain people not acting right!
Madam Qin’s beckoned Qin Sheng, who was talking to Lu Songli, over to her, “A Li’s father, A Li’s mother, I know our family’s request is a bit excessive, but I beg you to understand the Qin family’s difficulties. Also, rest assured, once A Li marries into our family, I will definitely treat her well, as if she were my own daughter. And A Sheng, if he dares to mistreat her, I will definitely not spare him.”
After expressing her loyalty, Madam Qin pushed Qin Sheng back to his future wife’s side.
Qin Sheng: …
Why was his mother being so realistic?
Qin Heng’s eyes held a smile, his right hand unconsciously clenched into a fist and placed by his lips, he lightly coughed twice to hide his amusement.
Lu Songli also found the scene quite funny.
Upon hearing this, Lu Desheng felt a blockage in his heart. It was already the sixth day of the lunar month, and the wedding was on the fifteenth, meaning there were less than ten days left? Just as he was about to say something, his hand was pressed down by his wife.
Madam Jiang could also understand the Qin family’s difficulties and sighed, “About this, let us discuss it for a moment?”
Madam Qin said, “Of course, of course.”
Madam Jiang pulled Lu Songli aside and asked for her opinion.
Lu Songli didn’t care much. She wasn’t particularly concerned about these ceremonies.
“Alright, your mother understands. Go and chat with A Sheng and the others,” Madam Jiang said, then pulled Lu Desheng into their bedroom.
“Is there a need to give the Qin family an answer so quickly?” Lu Desheng was reluctant. Every family with a daughter had suitors vying for her hand. Why was his wife so agreeable? What would it hurt to delay the answer for a day or two?
Madam Jiang knew that her husband was reluctant to part with his little daughter, but the Qin family’s betrothal gifts were sincere. Their desire to hold the wedding early also had its reasons. The Qin family was sincere to them, so why should they be picky?
So she persuaded her husband, “Whether it’s a half-month earlier or a half-month later, our daughter will eventually get married, right? She will be marrying into the Qin family, and she will be living in the Qin family. As her father, you should consider her.”
Lu Desheng hugged Madam Jiang back, “Madam, I just can’t bear to part with A Li, my heart aches.”
If it weren’t for the Empress Dowager’s decree, he wouldn’t have even considered finding a son-in-law for his daughter. Marry whom? She won’t marry!
Lu Desheng, the mighty tiger, shed tears, his beloved daughter was about to be given to another man, woo hoo…
Madam Jiang patted his back, offering silent comfort.
…
In the end, the Lu family agreed to the Qin family’s proposal to advance the wedding date to the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month.
This is a story for later.
At this moment, Madam Qin and Qin Heng were drinking tea in the south hall, accompanied by Lu Zhiyuan and Lu Zhiming.
Lu Songli and Qin Sheng were talking in the north hall, separated by a beaded curtain. Both sets of parents intentionally gave them more time and space to interact.
Madam Qin looked at them lovingly through the beaded curtain. Her youngest child was finally getting married, and he had chosen a very excellent wife. In the future, they would support each other and surely have a happy marriage.
Lu Songli handed the two boxes of gemstones to Mo Bing to put away.
“I heard your fourth brother came back?” Lu Songli asked casually.
“Yes.” Mentioning this, Qin Sheng’s mood became a little low.
“What’s wrong?”
Qin Sheng felt there was nothing he couldn’t say, so he mentioned his fourth brother’s return and what they had talked about.
Lu Songli pondered. Qin Silang only stayed at home for a day before rushing back to the northern frontier. The situation on the northern frontier must be more serious than they imagined.
“A Sheng, I want to see your eldest brother. Can you invite him to the study later?” Lu Songli lowered her voice and said seriously to Qin Sheng, “I have important things to tell him.”
Qin Sheng quietly looked at her and replied with a “good.”
After that, they didn’t say anything else.
Lu Songli knew her request was a bit excessive, but time was of the essence. Some things and some words, if said and done earlier, would lead to different outcomes.
Since ancient times, marriage has been a major event, and the betrothal was a very important part of it.
The Qin family had come to deliver the betrothal gifts, so the Lu family had to host a banquet. A few tables of food were a must.
Amidst the lively atmosphere and clinking glasses, Qin Sheng quietly left with his eldest brother.