She got pregnant after the swap marriage, and the scumbag's family regretted it so much they cr

Everyone watched Lu Chengde leave.

Gao Zhongbao's previously tense back relaxed slightly.

"Thank you for your trouble, sister-in-law."

Lu Huan smiled slightly, "It's good that you don't blame my father for being rude!"

However, the Lu family is ultimately a merchant family, and their book collection is far less extensive than the Gao family's. It's good that my uncle isn't bored!

"How could that be! My father-in-law is busy with his own affairs and cannot take care of us, which is understandable."

The two chatted back and forth, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

Gao Yan felt a little uncomfortable. He slowly moved his long legs to Lu Huan's feet and gently touched them.

Lu Huan glared at the man. This jealous man was still getting jealous.

She grabbed a handful of spiced melon seeds from the coffee table and shoved them into Gao Yan's hand without saying a word.

"Ayan, peel it for me, I want to eat it."

"Okay!" Gao Yan smiled, looking completely nonchalant.

"Oh right," Lu Huan thought to herself, feeling that someone was missing from the flower hall, and then she remembered, "Where did Brother Haoyu go?"

Lu Zheng glanced at Gao Zhongbao and mumbled, "It seems that the madam sent him to do something."

Lu Huan nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

On the other side, Gao Shangzhi exclaimed in surprise, "The Gao family used to have coral trees like this too!"

Everyone's attention was attracted.

After Lu Zheng clearly understood what Gao Shangzhi was saying, he smiled and said, "These coral trees were originally a pair."

When the two families exchanged tokens of affection, the Gao family's token was too valuable, so the late Madam thought of these two coral trees.

Originally, I thought that when the young lady got married, she would bring this coral with her, so that the two would be a perfect match.

Madam Li is unaware of this matter, and it seems the master has forgotten as well.

After being reminded, Gao Shangzhi remembered, and his expression became somewhat unnatural.

The regret in Zhou's eyes was impossible to conceal. This Cheng woman died too young; otherwise, Li wouldn't have had a chance.

Lu Huan's dowry will only become more substantial after she marries into the family.

Putting everything else aside, this coral tree alone could fetch at least several hundred or even a thousand taels of silver!

Lu Zheng explained the whole story, and Lu Huan suddenly understood.

No wonder this coral tree looked familiar; I saw it in Wang Shi's room, Gao Zhongbao's grandmother, in my previous life.

After Wang's death, her body was taken away by Gao Zhongbao's aunt, Gao Yimeng.

It turned out that it was her engagement token.

Lu Huan lowered her head, hiding the disdain at the corner of her mouth.

A large hand reached out in front of me, revealing a small handful of peeled sunflower seeds.

"Eat it!"

Lu Huan reached out to grab it, and Gao Yan pulled her closer, whispering, "When we get to Jinling, I'll find a way to get it for you!"

The only method a man can use is to use his status to pressure someone and forcibly demand what he wants back.

It's not worth it for a dead plant.

Lu Huan shook her head. "No need, I didn't take it to heart."

Not to mention the amount of gold she has in her space, she could easily buy a dozen or so plants.

Once Wu Xuefei's dimension develops to a certain extent, she can exchange it with Wu Xuefei at a low price.

The plant on the shelf was only a little bigger than Gao Yan's palm, and she really didn't like it.

Seeing that Lu Huan's expression didn't seem fake, Gao Yan let go of her hand, grabbed another handful of melon seeds, and patiently began to peel them.

Zhou kept giving Gao Zhongbao meaningful glances.

Unfortunately, Gao Zhongbao didn't respond at all. Zhou's eyes were sore from staring, but he didn't react at all.

It seems they were just talking about ordinary cups, plates, and bowls.

Zhou was almost furious, pouting and panting heavily.

Time quickly came to lunchtime.

This time, Lu Chengde was not absent, and even Lu Haoyu returned.

Lady Li instructed her servants to place a screen in the middle of the flower hall, with men and women seated separately.

She hadn't forgotten that the Gao family had also brought that shallow-minded little girl with them this time!

What if Haoyu falls for her?

After Li's earnest admonition, Lu Ruyi was no longer as stubborn as before. However, when she looked at Lu Huan, her eyes still held a sinister glint.

Lu Huan smiled slightly, "Oh dear! I was busy taking care of my in-laws just now and forgot to have someone send the book over."

She instructed Lu Zheng, who was about to leave, "I would also like to trouble the head steward to send the two boxes of books that I have sealed in my courtyard to the east courtyard. There are quite a few of them, which were all found for me by the female tutor in the past."

As she spoke, she smiled and said to Lu Ruyi, "If you read it through, you will surely grasp its essence and become a role model for women!"

Lu Ruyi glared back fiercely, "Who wants to learn that nonsense!"

"As you wish!" Madam Li felt that the hour of teaching she had just given him had been a waste of time.

She gave Lu Huan a cold, sidelong glance.

I never realized before how cunning this little girl was; she could stir up Ruyi's emotions with just a few words.

Could it be that she was faking it all along?

Hearing Lu Huan's words, Zhou's eyes lit up. "Was it really taught by a female tutor? Second daughter-in-law, when you go back to the Gao family, don't forget to take these two boxes of books with you!"

Seeing her defiant look, Zhou added, "These two boxes of books were sorted by your sister-in-law. She knows best what books are inside. Don't even think about hiding them!"

Zhou's idea was very simple.

A book that even a female tutor recommends must be extraordinary. It just so happens that Manting is becoming increasingly difficult to teach; having her copy books can help temper her temperament.

There are free books right here, why not take them!

Seeing that Lu Ruyi was still unconvinced, Madam Li could only remind her, "Ruyi, did you hear what your mother-in-law said?"

Remembering what Li had promised, Lu Ruyi could only reluctantly reply, "I know, Mother."

I don't know whether this "mother" refers to Li or Zhou.

After lunch, the Gao family had no more excuses to stay and had to say goodbye.

Lu Chengde pretended to stay once, then agreed to let the guest go.

He escorted her all the way to the front gate before he seemed to remember something important. "Huan'er, stay here for a moment, I have something to ask you!"

Lu Huan was taken aback at first, but quickly made up her mind.

"Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, let Shigu take you back first. Ayan and I will be back shortly!"

Zhou hummed twice, "Then when you come back, stop by Su Luozhai and buy some pastries. I've run out of the ones in my room."

"understood!"

Lu Chengde glanced at Lu Huan and Gao Yan, who had followed him, his brows furrowing as he said disapprovingly, "Huan'er, I have something important to ask you. What's he doing here?"

Lu Huan held Gao Yan's hand and said, "Ayan and I are husband and wife, there's nothing to hide!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chengde strongly disagreed and shared his own experience to illustrate his point.

"That's true. But look at the Li family, and your eldest brother. They're supposed to be members of the Lu family, but they're all siding with outsiders!"

Lu Huan raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong, brother?"

Lu Chengde subconsciously looked outside, remembering that they were in the study, while his trusted confidants were outside.

He snorted coldly, "Don't mention that unfilial son! I think he doesn't even know if his surname is Lu or Li. He hangs out with Li Rong all day long, looking down on others without knowing what good things they've done!"

Speaking of Lu Haoyu, Lu Huan really didn't know anything about him.

But if she were with Li Rong, she would be able to guess.