Happy Spring Every Year

Lu Yunzheng turned his head and saw Aunt Zhou walking towards him not far away, waving a round fan.

His brows furrowed instantly, but the fear he had in his previous life no longer existed in his heart.

In her previous life, Aunt Zhou relied on my father's favor and indeed caused him a lot of trouble, and my mother hated her very much.

But after her father died in the war, Aunt Zhou lost her support and was "dealt with" by her mother.

Lu Yunzheng didn't know how the matter was "dealt with", but when he returned to Beijing from the border, there was no trace of Aunt Zhou in the mansion.

As for his half-brother and half-sister, he had never seen them either. Because he was anxious to see Xizhi, he didn't bother to ask any questions.

Lu Yunzheng was still recalling the situation in his previous life when Aunt Zhou came closer. He didn't know how long she had been listening in the corner just now.

When Mrs. Lu saw Aunt Zhou coming to interfere, she felt something was wrong, and General Lu also frowned slightly.

He didn't want to see internal strife in the mansion.

Aunt Zhou was a smart woman. She knew very well what General Lu was thinking, so she did not target Lu Yunzheng. Her beautiful eyes only fell on Gu Xizhi.

"Tsk tsk, he really has a pitiful appearance. No wonder the young master was willing to give up the marriage proposal at General Dingguo's Mansion."

"If I remember correctly, this girl has come to the Lu Mansion several times with Miss Shen, right?"

Seeing Aunt Zhou's sarcasm, Lu Yunzheng was full of impatience, and was also worried about her father's favor, so he said coldly:

"Auntie, this matter has nothing to do with you."

Aunt Zhou nodded obediently, but then said, "I really can't take charge of the affairs of the mansion, but after just watching for a while, I have to remind the young master."

"This woman is very scheming and good at acting. Young Master, you must be careful."

When Gu Xizhi heard this, her tears flowed even harder.

At this moment, she suddenly began to regret it.

She didn't expect that what Lu Yunzheng meant by "suffering some grievances" would actually make her endure so many insults.

But now, just as her godfather said before leaving, the only one she can rely on is Lu Yunzheng.

"Yun Zheng, take me away, take me away."

Gu Xizhi tightly grasped Lu Yunzheng's clothes, as if she could not bear the humiliation, and even her voice was trembling.

She looked so tearful, like a porcelain doll that could break at any moment.

This was the only way she could do to advance.

When Lu Yunzheng saw Gu Xizhi being so fragile, he felt a piercing pain in his heart. This was the girl he had loved for two lifetimes!

"Mrs. Zhou, you have no right to speak here!"

Lu Yunzheng suddenly raised his head with a fierce expression.

Aunt Zhou seemed frightened and immediately hid behind General Lu, but she kept talking:

"Look, my Lord, you have been completely manipulated by this woman. She only shed a few tears, and you are so moved."

"If she really is as good as you say, knowing that you are Miss Shen's fiancé, she should stay away from you."

"Even if she is moved by love, she should put this thought aside as soon as possible, given the importance of propriety and righteousness."

"I think she was attracted by the fact that the eldest son is a rare talent and has a noble status. This has been planned for a long time. She has always wanted to become the young lady of our general's mansion!"

This time, Mrs. Lu rarely stopped Aunt Zhou.

Zheng'er is now afraid that he has been possessed by this woman. Someone should come and wake him up!

When Gu Xizhi heard this, she felt that all the little thoughts in her heart had been exposed in front of her, and she had nowhere to hide.

Her face was pale and she bit her lower lip tightly. At the moment when shame and anger surged up in her, she quickly convinced herself.

People always strive for higher goals. What's wrong with her trying her best to find a suitable husband for herself?

Should she just obey her godmother's arrangement and marry the incompetent second son of the uncle's family?

Seeing that the situation was not good, Gu Xizhi was afraid that Aunt Zhou would say something even more unpleasant, so she simply tilted her head and fainted.

This time, Lu Yunzheng was completely panicked.

"Xizhi! Xizhi!"

Aunt Zhou secretly curled the corners of her mouth.

This little bit of skill is really not enough...

"Fainting? Young Master, pinch his tiger's mouth or press his philtrum, either will wake him up." Aunt Zhou said kindly.

"Shut up!"

Lu Yunzheng shouted angrily and picked up Gu Xizhi horizontally.

He felt extremely guilty about Gu Xizhi's humiliation, and now he even threatened his parents:

"Father and mother, I will not marry anyone other than Xizhi in this life. I just said that I gave up the marriage with the Shen family for another reason."

Mrs. Lu was extremely anxious, worried that Lu Yunzheng would say something irreversible, so she urged him:

"What's the reason, Zheng'er, just tell me! As long as you can convince your father, everything can be discussed!"

Lu Yunzheng had obviously made up his mind. He took a step forward and said in a low voice:

"Father, the Dingguo General's Mansion will be completely destroyed within two years. What I did today was to sever ties with the Shen family as soon as possible to avoid being implicated in the future—"

"Bastard!"

General Lu yelled angrily before he even finished listening, his eyes full of disappointment!

"General Dingguo's Mansion is at its peak, and General Shen is favored by the emperor. Yet, for the sake of a mere Gu Xizhi, you actually fabricated such a lie. Lu Yunzheng, you disappoint me so much!"

Mrs. Lu looked at her son, whom she had always been proud of, with an expression of disbelief on her face.

"Zheng'er, what are you talking about?"

Lu Yunzheng was very anxious. "Mom and Dad, if you don't believe me, I can provide more evidence, but I have to go to the study first!"

When Lu Yunzheng said this, he glanced at Aunt Zhou.

The matter of rebirth is very mysterious. In order to successfully marry Xizhi, he can tell part of the truth to his parents, but he must never let outsiders know.

However, General Lu no longer believed a single word Lu Yunzheng said. He shook his head in extreme disappointment and advised for the last time:

"Now, you will come with me to the Shen family to apologize and send Miss Gu back. As long as Sui is willing to forgive you, our two families will still be relatives."

"Even if the marriage doesn't work out, at least the relationship is still there, and you won't ruin your future!"

Madam Lu also followed and advised: "Zheng'er, listen to your father. This woman is too scheming. Don't let her take advantage of you!"

Seeing that his parents were determined to stop him and Xizhi at all costs, Lu Yunzheng felt heartbroken and desperate.

He and Xizhi have missed each other once in their lifetime. No matter what, he will not miss it a second time!

Do my parents think that he can't do it without the Shen family's help?

They didn’t know that in his previous life, he had accomplished a feat that his father had failed to accomplish, defeating the Mo Kingdom and becoming a great hero of the Sheng Dynasty!

And this time he has the upper hand, and will be even more glorious than in his previous life, and will be admired by thousands of people!

Thinking of this, Lu Yunzheng slowly took a few steps back and said resolutely: "There is no way I will go to General Dingguo's Mansion again. In this life, I don't want anyone else except Xizhi!"

"Father and Mother, if you insist on obstructing me—"

When Lu Yunzheng said this, he suddenly hugged Gu Xizhi, turned around and left with big strides.

Mrs. Lu was so frightened that her face turned pale. She hurried forward and cried out in panic: "Zheng'er, what are you doing!"

"Let him go!"

General Lu shouted loudly.

Lu Yunzheng had already stopped, but took another step forward after hearing this.

Mrs. Lu was so anxious that tears came out, and she shouted loudly: "Zheng'er, don't be impulsive!"

General Lu sneered repeatedly: "Lu Yunzheng, don't think that you have grown wings. Without the general's mansion, you are nothing!"

Lu Yunzheng kept walking and retorted coldly, "Dad, you will regret your decision today. Your son is not someone who can be easily influenced by others!"

He held his back straight, without stopping, and walked straight out of the Lu Mansion carrying the unconscious Gu Xizhi.

Mrs. Lu cried loudly behind him, but Lu Yunzheng didn't even turn around.

Aunt Zhou stood obediently behind General Lu, her face clearly filled with panic, but the corners of her mouth rose barely noticeably...