The elder sister killed the whole family, and came back to be beaten to death

Chapter 309 Clear Reputation

Originally, Mrs. Lu just came to test the waters. If she responded with a smile and Mrs. Liu was indifferent, it would be obvious that she did not like her son, and her proposal would most likely be fruitless.

But now it’s different. Mrs. Liu looks enthusiastic and hopeful.

Originally, we just wanted to have a conversation while choosing calligraphy and paintings, but after we started chatting, we visited three or four shops in a row. In the end, we were only one step away from breaking the ice.

There was no point in proposing marriage on the street. Besides, she had to discuss such a big matter as proposing marriage with her master, even though she knew that her master would not object. Moreover, even if she did not discuss it, Madam Liu would have to go back and discuss it with Lord Liu.

Mrs. Lu smiled and said, "We often meet, but we never talk much. We had a great chat today, but it's getting late, so it's time to go home..."

Madam Liu was also laughing. "Our two families are not far from each other, so we can visit each other often in the future."

Mrs. Lu nodded repeatedly, said a few more words, and then everyone went back home.

The two of them had a tacit understanding.

You like my son, and I like your daughter. Let's discuss it after we get home, and then send a visiting card to your house. If you are not interested and don't want to get married, then I'm busy and won't have time to meet you. If you are willing, I will come directly to propose marriage.

She won't let anyone come to her house, and she refuses them. Although it is normal to be rejected when a daughter of a family is sought after by hundreds of families, it is still not good for her reputation. If she can avoid losing face, it is better to stay away from her. The two masters are colleagues, and they often meet at various banquets.

Mrs. Lu returned home with a beaming smile on her face. She told Minister Lu that her son had found a lover and that she seemed quite pleased with the girl. "I had a chat with Mrs. Liu, and she was full of praise for our son. This marriage will definitely be successful. What do you think, Master?"

Minister Lu held his forehead with his hand. "You've already gone to test the Liu family's intentions, and you're still asking me if I agree?"

Madam Lu asked, "You don't agree?"

Minister Lu said, "My son likes it, and you agree. How can I not agree?"

"I knew you wouldn't refuse," Mrs. Lu said happily.

The marriage of children is decided by parents and arranged by matchmakers. There were many times when Mrs. Lu liked someone and Minister Lu also thought he was good, but he would always say, "Ask Li'er what he thinks." After all, she is the one who will accompany him for the rest of his life, so he has to be satisfied with her.

They fell in love with each other when they were young. Although they quarreled occasionally, the small quarrels made things pleasant. Naturally, they hoped that their son would be like them.

This was also the reason why Madam Lu went straight to test Madam Liu's intentions without consulting Minister Lu first.

Now that Minister Lu also agreed, all that was left was Mr. Liu's nod. Mr. Liu was also well-known for doting on his wife, so in Mrs. Lu's opinion, this marriage was a sure thing.

She was an impatient person. What was important was that she had been looking forward to this for a long time. If Princess Duan had not gone there in time that day, Miss Zhao would have been promised to someone else. If the marriage was settled earlier, she would feel at ease.

Mrs. Lu returned to the inner courtyard and, without waiting for the tea to cool her throat, went to the warehouse again to prepare the gift for Miss Liu and the engagement token when she came to propose marriage.

I picked out two pairs of jade pendants and I don’t know which one to choose.

It was already time for dinner, and Lu Li came to have dinner with them.

She was afraid that her son was too shy and would leave after just a few words. Why didn't Mrs. Lu say anything during the meal? She only asked the maid to bring two pairs of jade pendants after she was full.

Madam Lu asked Lu Li, "Which of these two pairs of jade pendants do you like?"

Lu Li said, "I have a jade pendant."

Madam Lu said, "Mother asked which one you like, not if you have a jade pendant."

Lu Li, “…”

Lu Li glanced at his biological father.

Mom is so domineering, but Dad doesn't care.

Lu Li raised his hand and pointed perfunctorily, "This is it."

Minister Lu saw through his perfunctory attitude and said, "The engagement jade pendant is something you want to treasure for a lifetime, so choose it carefully."

Lu Li frowned, "Engagement jade pendant?"

Madam Lu said, "Tomorrow my mother will come to propose marriage to you, and she must bring the engagement jade pendant with her."

Lu Li, “……!!!”

engagement?!

Lu Li was frightened, "Whose house should I go to to propose marriage?"

Madam Lu asked, "Secretary Liu, don't you like Miss Liu?"

Lu Li, “……!!!”

Who likes Miss Liu?!

Lu Li asked anxiously, "Why would mother think that I like her?"

Madam Lu said, "I went out to play today, and the servant told mother everything about you and Miss Liu."

Lu Li, “……!!!”

How could this servant know about him and Miss Liu?!

Lu Li really didn't want to think about such a shameful thing. He said, "This concerns Miss Liu's reputation. Mother, please don't listen to the servant's nonsense!"

Madam Lu, “…???”

I just looked at Miss Liu a dozen more times. Doesn't this have anything to do with Qingyu?

Madam Lu keenly sensed something was amiss. She asked, "What have you done to ruin Miss Liu's reputation?"

This question made Lu Li confused, and he blurted out, "Didn't the servant tell mother everything?"

Madam Lu said, "The servant only told mother that you stole a glance at Miss Liu more than a dozen times and admired her, but he didn't say a word beyond that."

"You confessed it yourself."

Lu Li, “……!!!”

Lu Li stood up and was about to run, but Minister Lu said, "Sit down!"

Lu Li didn't listen at all. He just took one step forward. Minister Lu said, "If you don't explain clearly, your mother will come to your house tomorrow to propose marriage for you."

"Once the marriage is decided, you have to marry her whether you want to or not."

Lu Li had no choice but to retract his foot.

Seeing this, Mrs. Lu waved her hand and sent all the servants away from the room.

Lu Li turned back and Madam Lu asked, "What's going on?"

Lu Li said stubbornly, "It's nothing. I just saw Miss Liu climbing a tree to pick wild fruits today..."

Madam Lu said, "This matter may damage the reputation of a lady from a noble family, but it will not damage her integrity."

Minister Lu asked, "Miss Liu is climbing a tree to pick wild fruits, what are you doing there?"

"...it's convenient to go to Fang."

Minister Lu, “…”

Madam Lu, “…”

There was silence in the room for a long time.

Minister Lu raised his hand to support his forehead and said, "Go and propose marriage tomorrow."

Lu Li said anxiously, "Mom, don't listen to Dad..."

Madam Lu said, "You're being rude to this girl and ruining her reputation, and yet you still don't marry her?!"

What does it mean to be a hooligan to a girl?

Is he such a person?!

Lu Li's face flushed with anger. "My son didn't know she was in the tree. Besides, I didn't do anything, and she didn't see anything!"

"If you didn't see it, then you must be feeling guilty. Why are you always looking at the girl and letting the servant misunderstand that you admire her?"

"Which one of the Prince of Xuanyi and the Prince of Duan is not a shrewd person? Who do you think can be kept in the dark?"

"Besides, mother and Madam Liu have already half-decided your marriage. You did something like this to ruin the girl's reputation. You should be held responsible."

"Tomorrow, mother will come to propose marriage. If the Liu family refuses, then mother and your father won't blame you. But if the Liu family agrees, you must honestly marry Miss Liu. Do you hear me?!"

Mrs. Lu was firm in her attitude. Lu Li knew that it was useless to refute her and could only retreat.

He returned to the outer courtyard, called the servant over, and gave him a severe beating.

Then I started to worry.

The engagement jade pendant is already prepared, how can the marriage not be finalized?

Birds of a feather flock together. Xie Guimo, Xiao Xun and the others can all climb over the wall, and so can Lu Li.

If this marriage doesn't go through, Miss Liu can only refuse to marry him. He wasn't seen, and Miss Liu didn't see him either. After they talked it out, it wouldn't be awkward when they meet in the future, isn't that enough? There's no need to tie each other up for a lifetime over such a small matter.

Lu Li made up his mind, and then he climbed over the wall and entered the Liu Mansion.

Ok.

It would have been fine if he hadn't gone, but by going, he had completely ruined the girl's reputation.

He was not seen.

But he saw Miss Liu naked.

It was unfortunate that he went there when Miss Liu was taking a bath. He was very polite and waited for the maid to leave before knocking on the window instead of rushing in rashly. However, Miss Liu didn't listen carefully and thought it was the maid knocking on the door, so she casually replied, "Come in."

Lu Li jumped in through the window.

Eyes facing each other.

One is more confused than the other.

Then--

Miss Liu kept screaming.

Lu Li panicked and covered her mouth with his hand.

His whole body turned as red as a boiled crab.

When Miss Liu stopped yelling, Lu Li quickly turned his back. Miss Liu angrily said, "You!"

Lu Li wanted to punch himself to death, "I, I came here to apologize for what happened during the day..."