If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Shen Suian, who was standing behind the partition, was also stunned when he heard this.

She came to the upper room whenever Mrs. Lu came to visit.

Based on her understanding of the Lu family, she was certain that they would make trouble for her marriage.

She had just heard her grandmother's angry voice and was about to walk out, but was startled by the report from the maid behind her.

Why did Lu Yuan come here with old Prince Jing Zhao?

This old Prince Jingzhao is well-known in the capital city.

He is the only uncle of the current emperor and originally had a son with the old princess.

But their son and daughter-in-law were killed by bandits while traveling.

The old princess fell seriously ill and passed away soon. Now only old Prince Jingzhao was left to take care of the palace.

The current emperor respects him very much, and the old prince also holds an important position in the capital.

I have never heard that Lu Yuan has any connection with this old prince.

When Old Master Shen and Shen Jianglin learned that the old prince had arrived, they also came over to greet him.

The surprised voice of Mrs. Lu came from outside: "Lu Yuan, why are you here? What a coincidence, Auntie Lu is here to ask for marriage on your behalf today."

"Thank you, Second Aunt." Lu Yuan's voice was low and mellow, but it was as cold as snow pressing down on green pine trees.

Shen Sui'an looked through the gap in the partition.

Lu Yuan was not wearing Feiyu clothing today, but a stone-blue silk brocade robe with a pattern of precious flowers carved on it. He stood straight in front of the hall, looking less solemn and cold, and his angular and handsome face revealed dignity and high spirits.

"The Emperor has asked the old prince to act as my matchmaker. As for the betrothal gift..."

He looked at Mrs. Lu Er with eyes as cold as stars, "I'm ready."

Old Prince Jing Zhao said with a smile, "Madam Shen, this boy has left the betrothal gift list here with me. Take another look at it. If you are not satisfied, I will add more."

Lu Yuan bowed to Old Madam Shen with a humble and polite attitude.

He doesn't look like the evil spirit that has been rumored for a long time.

Even though Old Madam Shen was well-informed, she was still stunned by this scene.

It was not until she saw the betrothal gift list brought by Prince Jingzhao that shock flashed in her eyes.

"Old Prince, this... is not the wrong one?"

The old lady handed the betrothal gift list to the old man.

Old Master Shen's expression became a little more serious.

Shen Jianglin couldn't help but crane his neck. He wanted to see how much betrothal gift Lu Yuan had given.

"How could that be possible? The kid checked it three times, and he was afraid that it was still not enough." Old Prince Jingzhao said with a smile.

Old Madam Shen looked at Lu Yuan deeply.

This betrothal gift list is indeed too heavy.

What Mrs. Lu sent was not even one tenth of the above.

Old Madam Shen smiled and said, "Second Madam Lu, Commander Lu, your Lu family has invited two matchmakers today. Whose engagement letter should I accept?"

"Old Madam, could you please let me have a look at the Lu family's betrothal gift list?" Old Prince Jing Zhao suddenly asked.

"This..." Old Madam Shen looked at Lu Yuan in embarrassment.

Mrs. Lu felt embarrassed, as she had not expected that Lu Yuan could ask the old prince to act as a matchmaker.

The emperor thinks too highly of him.

"Since the old prince is acting as your matchmaker, there is naturally no need for me, an elder, to step in." Mrs. Lu said with a wry smile.

"Then this betrothal gift list will be returned to Mrs. Lu." Old Lady Shen said slowly.

Mrs. Lu took it angrily. She felt like there were millions of ants scratching her heart. She wanted to know how much betrothal gift Lu Yuan had given.

There must be a lot of things that can satisfy Old Madam Shen.

Tsk, why didn’t I see before that Lu Yuan had such a deep family background?

That's not right. The family hasn't been divided yet. Lu Yuan's rewards and salaries should belong to the public.

This bad boy is actually hiding secretly!

Old Master Shen said with a smile: "Old Prince, we will accept this betrothal gift list."

The next step is to exchange the birth years and birth dates.

Everything went smoothly.

Mrs. Lu and the matchmaker she brought with her could only sit by and watch with awkward smiles.

Just like that, Shen Sui'an and Lu Yuan's marriage was finally settled today.

When Lu Yuan and the old prince left, he paused slightly at the door.

His gaze seemed to glance towards the partition.

Shen Sui'an's heart suddenly tightened and he unconsciously took two steps back.

I thought this would help me avoid his sharp gaze.

"Why don't you come out yet?" Old Master Shen said in a deep voice.

Shen Sui'an then walked out from behind the partition with a guilty conscience, "Grandfather, Grandmother."

"Sui Sui, the betrothal gift list sent by Second Madam Lu today is not even as good as that of a minor official's family. Fortunately, Lu Yuan knows how to behave." Old Madam Shen said.

"Not only does the Lu family not take the Shen family's marriage seriously, but I'm afraid Lu Yuan won't have an easy time in the Lu family either." The old man looked at Shen Sui'an worriedly.

"At home, you are used to giving in to your younger siblings and never arguing with others. But you can't do that in the Lu family. You are too soft-hearted and will be taken advantage of by others," said the old lady.

Shen Sui'an knows better than anyone what a deep pit the Lu family is.

Each one is more cunning than the other, they are all monsters.

She has tolerated it all her life, and she won't tolerate it anymore.

……

……

Mrs. Lu almost tore the silk handkerchief in her hand to pieces, and went straight to the upper room as soon as she got home.

"This is outrageous! Lu Yuan is slapping the Lu family in the face!" When Old Madam Lu mentioned Lu Yuan, she could not hide her disgust on her face.

Lord Lu said calmly, "Let me have a look at the betrothal gift list you prepared."

"Duke, my daughter-in-law's betrothal gift list is in accordance with the rules of previous years, and there is nothing wrong with it." Mrs. Lu's eyes flickered as she handed over the betrothal gift list.

Snapped!

Lord Lu was furious and slammed the betrothal gift list on the coffee table.

"What kind of rules are you following?"

Mrs. Lu was so frightened that she almost jumped up. "It's just... the rules for concubines' sons to marry. Lu Yuan is only a concubine's son, so he can't be married to Heng'er in the same standard."

"What the second son's wife said makes sense." It's already great for a bastard whose biological mother is of low status to be able to get married at the same time as Heng Ge'er.

If the emperor had not granted the marriage, Lu Yuan would not have been able to marry the legitimate daughter of the Shen family.

"This is a different time now. Lu Yuan's marriage was granted by the emperor, and he married the legitimate daughter of the Shen family. Even if he cannot compare with Heng'er, he cannot use this little thing to humiliate the Shen family." Duke Lu said angrily.

Mrs. Lu's expression changed slightly.

"Then the marriage is finally settled. However, why did Lu Yuan ask the old prince to act as a matchmaker?" Old Madam Lu frowned.

The old prince's status is extraordinary, so Lu Yuan must be superior to Lu Heng.

"I heard that it was the emperor's intention." Mrs. Lu said quickly.

"Madam, I don't know how much money and treasure Lu Yuan has hidden from you, otherwise why would he take out such a thick stack of betrothal gifts?"

What a great Lu Yuan! He must have a lot of money in the Zhenfu Division, otherwise how could he come up with such a generous betrothal gift.

She had to make this matter clear first, otherwise, when Shen Suian married into the family, it would be even more impossible for Lu Yuan to hand over the things to the public.

Madam Lu said unhappily, "Since the family has not yet been divided, Lu Yuan's salary should be handed over to the public, Duke..."

"That's enough!" Old Master Lu scolded, "Has Lu Yuan paid his salary every month?"

"He did pay it, but he..." Mrs. Lu said.

Lord Lu: "Then what do you want? Don't other people have some private property? He is only at home for a few days throughout the year, and you still want to covet his private property?"

"Do you want him to take out the property that the emperor gave him?"

"The second son doesn't even pay his salary, and your second branch only relies on public funds. Who said anything?"

Mrs. Lu's face turned pale and blue: "Yes, old man."