flstandardbreds Chapter 342: Recruiting a Son-in-Law
Chapter 342: Recruiting a Son-in-Law
From here it is still three days' journey to Daohua Village in Qingxi County. It is neither far nor near. Because it rained heavily this morning and there was fog, we are not in a hurry.
In the carriage, a girl was looking at the scenery outside the window with her chin in her hand. The girl was about nine years old, and it was not difficult to tell from her childish face what color she would be when she grew up.
I looked up inadvertently and saw the familiar figure by the window, "Stop the car!"
"Miss, what's wrong?"
Seeing that she was about to get off the carriage, the head maid Yingxiang immediately supported her arm and said, "Miss, if you have anything, I will go and buy it. It's raining outside."
"It's okay, just get me an umbrella, I want to go down."
Seeing that she was determined, Yingxiang picked up the oil-paper umbrella beside her and said, "Then I will accompany you down."
Although the carriage was not going very fast, Lu Nian still walked back a little. Before he reached the inn, he looked at the person he had just seen from a distance.
She blinked her eyes to make sure she was not mistaken, a surprised smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she walked to the eaves opposite.
Shen Li didn't pay attention at first, but when she came back to her senses, she saw the little girl standing under the eaves of the opposite house.
She waved at him, completely different from her dignified and steady appearance just now.
"A Nian?"
Lu Nian smiled and called out, "Sister A Li, long time no see!"
It was raining outside and it was difficult to communicate at such a distance, so Shen Li waved her hand and motioned for her to come up.
"Sister Ali, why are you here?"
Lu Nian ran up holding up the hem of her skirt, and waited until the door was closed before throwing herself into Shen Li's arms.
Yingxiang only glanced at Shen Li when she first entered the room, and kept her head down at other times. She knew Miss Shen, who was the savior of the eldest young master and the young lady.
Every time the young lady mentioned Miss Shen, she was very happy, which showed that she really liked Miss Shen.
Shen Li touched her little head. Compared to more than two years ago, this girl has not only grown taller, but also become much more lively.
"I came back from the capital. It was raining in the south when I got home. It rained a bit heavily this morning, so I didn't rush back."
"North, Sister Ali, is it true that the capital city snows in winter as the gentleman said, and can it snow for a long time?"
"Not entirely. It depends on where you come from."
Lu Nian nodded: "I also want to walk around, but my brother won't allow it."
"You are still young now. When you grow up, you can go anywhere you want."
Lu Nian showed an expression of disbelief on his face, "Sister Ali, my brother said the same thing, but can I really do it? I have seen many sisters who got married and raised children after they grew up. They were trapped in the deep courtyard for their whole lives. I don't know if I will be like them in the future."
It seems that people also have troubles when they grow up.
"Anian, why do you think so? If you don't want to, your brother won't force you."
Lu Nian nodded: "That's right, at most I can stay for two more years, but my brother told me to pick someone I like and recruit as my son-in-law."
Shen Li laughed. The idea of the brother and sister was quite avant-garde. "Isn't that great?"
"Yeah, Sister Ali, when you go back, I know there's a really delicious restaurant here. Let's go out for lunch at noon. Don't invite my brother, just the two of us."
"Okay, by the way, what is your brother doing?"
Shen Li asked about Lu Jing calmly. It had been more than two months since they last saw each other, and she didn't know if he was still being hunted.
"My brother is fine. He is very busy all day, running around everywhere. I asked him to take me with him, but he refused."
While Lu Nian was talking, Shen Li kept looking at her, paying attention to the subtle expressions on her face. She felt relieved that there was nothing unusual recently. It seemed that Lu Jing had escaped from the people who were chasing him.
"Won't your brother be worried if you don't go back at noon?"
Lu Nian lowered his head and pouted, "I told him I was out buying jewelry, and he scolded me."
From a man's perspective, this is indeed the case. They cannot understand why women would not stay at home on a rainy day but go out to buy jewelry.
However, it doesn't look like this little girl would be short of jewelry. She's probably just bored at home and wants to go out for some fresh air.
"Then don't call him. Let him eat alone."
Lu Nian raised his head and smiled, "Sister Ali, forget it. I thought about it and decided to call my brother. He has such a good sister like me!"
It seems that the brother has some other feelings for Sister Ali. As a younger sister, she takes the initiative to give him a chance. It depends on him whether he can hold on to it.
If Sister Ali could become my sister-in-law, that would be great. Even if not, it doesn’t matter, Sister Ali is still Sister Ali.
Shen Li also laughed. As expected, she was still a child and did things according to her heart.
"It's up to you."
"Yingxiang," Lu Nian looked at the maid standing beside him, "Go down and tell someone to inform my brother, don't mention Sister A Li, just go to the restaurant where we often eat, and tell him to come."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Squeak~"
"Sister Ali, how did you manage to wear men's clothes so that they look real?"
As soon as Yingxiang left, she couldn't wait to ask Shen Li.
Shen Li looked at her, eyes narrowed slightly, "You don't want to wear men's clothes and go out to play often after learning it, do you?"
Lu Nian nodded, his eyes full of sincerity, "Yes, yes, Sister Ali, can you teach me?"
Shen Li suddenly felt a headache. This kid didn't have any martial arts skills at all. Even if he did, they were just some crappy skills. Wearing men's clothes to go out and play doesn't mean there is no danger.
"No, An Nian, I wear men's clothes to go out and do things, not for fun. Also, if you go out to play wearing men's clothes, if something happens, do you have the ability to protect yourself?"
When she asked this, Lu Nian instantly wilted, "Okay, then I won't learn it."
Shen Li nodded with satisfaction. The child is still young, and she will listen if she is taught. If she doesn't listen, then it will be a headache for her parents.
"Master."
In the study, Lu Jing, who was checking the account book, heard someone calling him, and without raising his head, he said, "Come in."
"what's up?"
The servant bowed his head and said respectfully, "Master, the young lady has gone out and sent a message back saying that she will not be back for lunch and will eat at Dingfulou. She also asked you to come over."
Lu Jing paused while turning the pages. Must he go? What is this girl doing?
"Okay, I understand. Call me when the time comes."
"Yes."
Lu Jing loves his only sister very much, but he doesn't spoil her. As long as she doesn't do anything wrong, he, as a brother, will try his best to satisfy her wishes.
Before, A Nian was always well-behaved, but as he grew older in the past two years, he became a little naughty. However, he was very happy to see this.
He didn't want his sister to be like his mother, following the rules and observing the three obediences and four virtues all her life. He felt that such a life was extremely boring, and he didn't want his sister to follow in his mother's footsteps.
In the future, he will find a son-in-law for An Nian and keep him under his nose so that no one can bully her.