Female martial arts fanatics only love to fight, while men fight for their lives.

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The woman was very smart to see his confusion, so she nodded slightly and walked into the garden first.

Lu Huan followed, thinking of a lot of things to say but not knowing how to start.

It was the woman who spoke first. "General Lu is wise and brave, and truly outstanding. I'm sure you know my situation."

Lu Huan's eyes fell on the well-kept potted plants in the garden and asked, "Lord Feng...how could you accept their..."

He thought she would be like the other women before her, just some pleasure seeker who would try to manipulate him like his family did, but that didn't seem to be the case.

The woman's name was Feng Yuxing. She looked like a serious scholar with clear eyes and a gentle temper.

She has a decent appearance. Although not stunning enough, she does seem to be a good candidate for a wife.

"Mr. Lu has some friendship with my father. In his spare time, he asked my father to let me have a try with you." Feng Yuxing's hand brushed the branches and leaves beside the narrow stone road, looking a little nonchalant.

"My father thinks I am old enough to get married, and has ordered me to get married in August at the latest. He won't let me live like this any longer."

What she didn't say was that her father had looked down on all the men in Beijing over the years, and the families he looked up to were too high-class and looked down on her family. Who would have thought that Lu Huan's family would come and bump into him.

Lu Huan! By marrying him, his daughter's career path will be secure!

She turned her head slightly and saw Lu Huan's lowered eyes. Although his appearance and temperament were not what she liked, at least he was not the weird temper that Mr. Lu said.

Lu Huan noticed her gaze and looked up. Their eyes met and then separated. An awkward atmosphere filled the air between them.

Lu Huan said with difficulty, "I am older than you and have been in the army for many years. Do you mind?"

Feng Xingyu shook his head, "It's not a big deal."

"I will not enter your mansion either... If we get married, you must live in Wu'an Marquis Mansion. If you need anything in that regard when I'm not around... just don't bring anyone into the mansion."

This is Lu Huan’s bottom line. He has worked so hard to build this home for himself, and this is his biggest setback.

Feng Yuxing stopped and looked back, frowning for a moment. After thinking for a while, he said vaguely,

"This matter is not urgent. Do you have anything else to say?"

It is best to list all the conditions to avoid conflicts in the future.

Lu Huan was silent for a while and did not speak again, wanting her to speak for herself. "What does Lord Feng think? Do you have any requests?"

They were unwilling to talk about themselves. Feng Yuxing thought for a while and said,

"I don't have any requirements for this matter, I just want to please you. My father is in charge of the matchmaking, if he thinks it's good, then I'm fine with it."

Isn't it all the same who you marry? As long as he is beneficial to the family and has decent character, it's good.

She recalled what she had learned about the Wu'an Marquis's family. Lu Huan himself seemed quite nice, but his family seemed a bit difficult to deal with.

However, if there were no such problems, he, the great Marquis of Wu'an, would not have even looked at her.

The benefits are obvious, but the disadvantages cannot be ignored.

After weighing the pros and cons, he might be the best man she could meet right now.

Thinking of this, she softened her attitude and asked, "What does Marquis Wu'an think?"

What does he think?

Lu Huan was actually also very confused. Reason told him that everyone was like this, it was just marriage.

If I marry her, I will have more initiative because of my higher official rank.

There is no need to compete with other men in the family like some men who marry women of high status do.

He has to guard the border for a long time, who can he compete with?

She didn't seem like a promiscuous person—not the chaotic and shameless type in his family.

But who can guarantee it?

Lu Huan didn't know how to say it, so the two of them could only walk slowly, in silence, each with their own thoughts.

Yu Garden loves to build rockeries and landscapes. Before they entered the garden, they noticed that it was quiet and unnoticed.

Feng Yuxing didn't want to be labeled as a "climber" and didn't want people to notice her relationship with Lu Huan.

Lu Huan also just wanted to keep a low profile. It was a turbulent time and he didn't want his private affairs to be gossiped about.

The two of them walked along the narrow stone steps, one in front and the other behind, with their heads down. After turning a giant Shoushan stone that was two people tall, the scene that suddenly appeared in front of them caught them off guard.

The small pavilion hidden in the rockery garden was covered with roses, and the pink flowers were densely hanging. The person in the pavilion was sitting sideways with a tray of snacks in his arms, looking up lazily.

As if he knew what they were doing, he turned away and showed them with his actions that they should just continue without worrying about him.

Lu Huan's thoughts stopped at that moment. He didn't know whether to leave or stay, and he didn't know what to say.

Feng Yuxing was of a lower rank, so he didn't dare to leave without saying goodbye. Everyone knew that the Duke of Zhenguo was a favorite of His Majesty, and if he offended her, his future would be hopeless.

Feng Yuxing was the first to speak, bowed and saluted, "I am the Censor Feng Yuxing, and I am honored to meet the Duke of Zhenguo!"

Lou Xiao, who had wanted to pretend not to see it, now had to straighten her posture and put the plate of snacks on the table.

"Lord Feng and General Lu are in a good mood. Don't worry about me. Just continue."

Feng Yuxing said hurriedly, "I accidentally met General Lu and just chatted with him for a while. I didn't expect you to be here. I shouldn't have disturbed the interest of the Duke of Zhenguo."

Lu Huan remained silent.

Lou Xiao glanced at Lu Huan's face and wanted to laugh. "It's okay. You can go to Jichun Garden in the east. It's also quiet there, but the scenery is better than here."

It was more convenient to talk about love, and no one would overhear other people's private affairs inadvertently like she did.

Feng Yuxing bowed again and said, "Thank you, Duke Zhenguo. I remember I still have something to say to Master Yu, the Junior Secretary of the Imperial Household Department. I will take my leave now."

After that, he bowed to Lu Huan and whispered, "Marquis Wu'an, goodbye."

Then he left in a hurry.

Lou Xiao looked apologetic. She looked at the unusually quiet Lu Huan and took the initiative to apologize, "Did I scare her? Did I disturb your happiness? I'm sorry, it was unintentional."

Lu Huan glanced at her and walked into the Rose Pavilion. He sat down and took up most of the seat in the small pavilion, making it impossible for Lou Xiao to continue leaning against him.

She was not very welcoming to his arrival, but she couldn't send him away either, as she didn't understand what he was going to do.

I saw Lu Huanwu pour himself a cup of tea from the teapot on the stone table, and he raised his head and drank it in one gulp as if he was drinking wine.

She reminded, "That's fruit tea, not wine."

"I know." Lu Huan poured himself another cup. "The Duke of Zhenguo held his breath in this garden, making it completely unaware of anything. I'm afraid he heard everything, right?"

Although he knew that she was an excellent martial artist, he didn't expect that he didn't even notice her presence.

Lou Xiao did not hide it, "I'll know once you come in. It's just a visit, it's not a big deal. I won't tell anyone outside, General Lu, don't worry."