Marrying Wife and Concubine Together: After Rebirth, I Remarried the Scumbag's Father on the Sp

Zhan Yan also put down the book in his hand and looked at his daughter. Although his face remained calm, his fingertips were slightly stroking the pages, unable to hide his concern.

In the past, when asked about such matters of love and romance, Zhan Miao would have blushed and hesitated for a long time, but today she showed no embarrassment at all, and her eyes were full of light when she looked up.

She said in a clear voice, "Father, Mother, General Lu is a very good person, not at all like the person I imagined."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yiwan and Zhan Yan exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise and joy in each other's eyes. The Grand Princess, following behind, patted Zhan Miao's shoulder with a smile: "I told you, this child would be just what you wanted. Now you believe me?"

Zhan Miao blushed slightly at her aunt's teasing, but still praised her earnestly: "Although he looks resolute, he is very honest and straightforward. When he talks about the border, his eyes are full of light, without any of the affectation of a young master from a noble family. Although he accidentally wet my daughter's dress just now, he panicked and apologized incessantly. He may seem reckless, but he is more sincere than anyone else."

She recalled how Lu Jingheng's face turned red with panic, and he even dropped his handkerchief on the ground. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, and she added, "Moreover, he's not just good at wielding swords and spears. Although he's not very familiar with the anecdotes of the capital, he listens very attentively. He's also very humble and doesn't have the arrogance of a young general at all."

Every word he spoke was praise, making Zhan Miao, who usually kept quiet about matters of the heart, seem like a young girl in love.

As Zhan Yan listened, his tense lips slowly relaxed, and he nodded slightly: "It seems that this child is indeed as reliable as I thought, and is not just all show and no substance."

Lin Yiwan was overjoyed. She took her daughter's hand and sat her on the soft couch, smiling gently, "As long as it suits your taste, that's good. I was worried that you would be forced to go and feel wronged."

As she spoke, a calculating glint flashed in her eyes. She leaned close to her daughter's ear and whispered, "Since you're satisfied with what you've seen, then I'll find a day to invite Madam Lu to our mansion for a casual meal. That way, I can sound out her opinion and see what's going on inside the Zhenbei General's mansion, so you won't suffer any grievances after you marry into it."

Upon hearing this, Zhan Miao blushed even more, gently nudged her mother's arm, and said coquettishly, "Mother, what are you saying? We've only met once, how can you talk about marriage already?"

But she felt a sweet warmth in her heart, and as she twisted the handkerchief between her fingers, she didn't actually refuse.

The Grand Princess watched from the side and smiled, "Yi Wan's idea is excellent. The sooner we find out, the sooner we can put our minds at ease. I am also familiar with General Zhenbei and his wife. Madam Lu is gentle and reasonable. Moreover, General Zhenbei's mansion only has one son, Jing Heng. After Miao'er marries into the family, she will definitely be the apple of his eye."

With the Grand Princess's words, Lin Yiwan became even more determined. She immediately had someone bring her pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, and personally wrote a letter. She also selected the finest brocade and newly made osmanthus cakes from the mansion and had the steward deliver them to the Zhenbei General's Mansion by fast horse.

Within half an hour, the steward replied that Madam Lu was delighted with the invitation and immediately agreed to attend the banquet in three days.

For the next three days, Lin Yiwan was busy. She personally went to the kitchen to keep an eye on the menu, choosing only the Jiangnan dishes that Madam Lu liked. She also had the peony garden in the mansion cleaned up and set out exquisite teacups and snacks. She even chose maids who were quick and discreet to serve her.

Seeing his mother so busy, Zhan Miao felt both expectant and uneasy. He would go to the peony garden several times a day to check on it, afraid that something might not be arranged properly.

On the day of the banquet, the sky was clear and the peony garden was in full bloom, with the peonies in full bloom and the air filled with their fragrance. Just after dawn, the carriage of the General of the North's Mansion stopped at the gate of the Marquis's Mansion. Madam Lu was dressed in a lotus-colored silk dress, with a red gold and pearl hairpin in her hair, looking gentle and dignified.

Behind her followed her personal maid, carrying a gift prepared for Zhan Miao: a mutton-fat jade hairpin, exquisitely carved with lotus scrolls, and of excellent quality.

Lin Yiwan was already waiting at the door. When she saw Madam Lu, she hurriedly greeted her with a smile and took her hand as they walked towards the peony garden: "Madam Lu, it is truly an honor to have you here today. We haven't seen each other for quite some time, so we must have a good chat today."

Madam Lu replied with a smile, "Madam, you are too kind. I have long wanted to visit the Marquis's residence. Today, I am fortunate to have the honor of visiting Jingheng and Miao'er."

The two chatted and laughed all the way, like old friends, without any of the awkwardness of in-laws meeting for the first time.

Zhan Miao stood under the corridor of the peony garden. When he saw Madam Lu enter, he quickly curtsied and greeted her in a gentle voice: "Greetings, Aunt Lu."

Looking at the girl before her, with her delicate features and dignified demeanor, and recalling how her son had blushed and praised Miss Zhan as excellent after returning home yesterday, Madam Lu was very pleased.

He quickly helped her up, took her hand and looked her over carefully, and said with a smile, "She is indeed a beautiful girl, very pleasing to the eye. It is a blessing for Jingheng to have Miss Miao'er take a liking to him."

These words made Zhan Miao blush slightly, and she stood aside with her head down, looking more delicate than when she was practicing riding and archery.

A maid served fragrant tea and snacks, and Lin Yiwan pulled Madam Lu to sit at the stone table. They chatted casually about everyday matters, from the latest flower events in the capital to trivial matters in the mansion. Every word was intimate, but she didn't mention her children's marriage at all, waiting for the right time to slowly inquire about it.

Madam Lu was a perceptive woman who knew Lin Yiwan's thoughts. Without beating around the bush, she took the initiative to talk about the inner quarters of the Zhenbei General's Mansion when the conversation warmed up: "As you probably know, the General and I only have one son, Jingheng. There are no other concubines in the mansion, nor any entanglements with uncles, aunts, or sisters-in-law. The inner quarters have always been quiet. I usually manage the household affairs with a few head maids, which is quite worry-free."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yiwan breathed a sigh of relief, then casually asked, "Jingheng grew up on the frontier, so he must be a bit stubborn, right? After he gets married, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to give him some guidance, so that he doesn't wrong Miao'er."

Madam Lu smiled and waved her hand, her eyes full of doting: "Don't worry, Jingheng may seem dull, but he is actually the most loyal and righteous. He has been sensible since he was a child. Although he is stationed at the border for many years, he always thinks about his family. Every time he returns to the capital, he never forgets to bring me and the general some special products from the border."

"Although he is not good with words and doesn't know how to say sweet things, he is smart. If they really get married, he will definitely cherish Miao'er."

She paused, then added, "Besides, we've been looking forward to him getting married for a long time. If Miao'er doesn't want to go with him to the border, she can stay in the capital. I will treat her like my own daughter, and I will never let her interfere with or worry about the affairs of the household!"

"Just enjoy your life in peace. If she wants to go to the border, the general has already set up a residence there. Although it is not as prosperous as the capital, it is quiet and comfortable. In any case, she will not suffer any grievances."