This Jinyiwei is obviously super strong but draws too much

Chapter 116 Visiting the Lu Mansion
Although it was said that he was going to act tonight, in fact, long before Lu Hanjiang returned to Beijing, Meng Yuan had instructed the people below to start making arrangements, so there was no need for him to do these trivial things, and now he mainly plays a role in coordinating the overall situation.

Before resigning, Meng Yuan also explained one thing to him——

"Your uncle sent a letter asking you to come over when you have time. It's still early today, so go there now."

Lu Shangshu and Meng Yuan had a close personal relationship, but they had nothing to do with each other on the surface. Lu Hanjiang was also expelled from the clan for leaving the house, but this did not prevent him from visiting.

After all, some things are convenient to do in secret, and some things, even if they are done in the open, others will consider other places, and being sneaky is more eye-catching.

Leaving from Meng Yuan, Lu Hanjiang went home and changed into ordinary clothes, so he asked Lao Qian to deliver the greeting card. Although it is extremely rude to deliver the card on the same day and meet on the same day, the relationship between Lu Hanjiang and the Lu family is delicate, so there is no need to worry about it This minutiae.

The Lu family is a century-old family, and the head of the family, Lu Yannian, is also the Minister of the Household Department. This mansion is naturally dignified and majestic. The servant standing at the door did not say anything inappropriate after Lu Hanjiang announced himself as the family, but the lengthy speech Silence is enough of a faux pas.

It's not his fault. After all, apart from Lu Shangshu and Meng Yuan, in the eyes of others, Lu Hanjiang is a rebellious son who refuses to obey the family's discipline. Even if he is in a high position now, it can't change the fact that he was expelled from the family.

The highest moral standard in this era is nothing more than loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, and the second is honoring the ancestors. The concept of clan is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and it is a shame to be expelled from the clan.

Follow the servant who led the way through the vestibule of Lu's residence, and head towards the study. In fact, there is no need for this servant to lead the way, as Lu Hanjiang has already come here many times and already knows the direction by heart.

Although the maids and servants I met on the way were all trained very well, no one dared to chew their tongues in front of their faces, and I'm afraid they didn't have that much free time in private, but it was hard to say for the others.

Two teenagers of similar age stood not far away, watching him pass by with unfriendly expressions.

If he remembers correctly, one of these two is the youngest son of Lu Shangshu, but he has no memory of the other, presumably it must be a child of the Lu family.

After he walked away with the little servant, the young boy with a more immature appearance said: "I just heard that Uncle Nan said that he handed over the greeting card, and he came to the door so quickly, it really is..."

Another older person said: "He is such a person who doesn't like complicated etiquette, Yuan Jia needn't be surprised."

Lu Hanjiang remembered correctly, the young man was named Lu Yuanjia, the youngest son of Lu Shangshu.

"Cousin Xuzhi, have you met him before?"

The Xuzhi cousin that Lu Yuanjia spoke of was the son of Lu Shangshu's concubine brother, who was a few months older than him.

"When we were young, we used to study at home together," Lu Xuzhi explained, and then said: "Yuan Jia, you were sick when you were young, and you went home to study later than us, so it is reasonable not to know his temperament. "

"Why did he come to find his father? Could it be that he wants to return to the family?"

Lu Yuanjia's tone was full of alienation and annoyance. He didn't have a good impression of Lu Hanjiang, and it was only natural that a descendant of the clan would not have a good impression of an exiled rebellious son.

"It's human nature for a wanderer to miss home."

Lu Xuzhi's remarks are probably the general opinion of the people at present. Returning to the family not only changes the status, but also greatly expands the network. The most important thing is that he can gain a lot of fame and regain the recognition of scholars.

If Lu Hanjiang knew what they were thinking, he would definitely feel that all the young people nowadays are stunned by their studies, and they don't even look at the current world. No matter how high the reputation is, it can't stop the sharpness of Xiuchun knife.

In Lu Shangshu's study room, the servant had already brought tea, and after he left, Lu Hanjiang saluted Lu Yannian squarely: "Nephew has seen uncle."

Although Lu Hanjiang's parents in this life are not well-known and insignificant in the family, they are of the same generation as Lu Shangshu in terms of seniority, so it is not too polite for him to call him uncle.

Unexpectedly, Lu Shangshu turned his body sideways and did not accept it. Lord Shangshu said seriously: "Pay attention to your identity."

Lu Hanjiang was taken aback for a moment, then fell silent for a while, and then said: "Uncle, why should you be so careful, there are no outsiders here, and this ceremony is not a subordinate's obeisance to the superior, but a nephew's obeisance to the uncle."

Lu Shangshu shook his head, but he didn't continue to hold on to this place. He asked, "Is the journey going south this time going smoothly?"

"Everything is fine, thank you uncle for your concern."

The two sat and chatted casually about some family affairs. Lu Hanjiang felt a little dry and took a sip of tea, but he heard Lu Shangshu suddenly ask: "Your marriage."

puff.

All the tea that Lu Hanjiang had just drank returned to the cup. He coughed twice, and wiped the water stains from the corners of his mouth with his sleeve. Seeing these series of actions, Lu Shangshu frowned.

"Cough, cough, what did uncle just say?" Lu Hanjiang didn't expect it, why did he suddenly bring up such a heavy topic.

Lu Shangshu was silent for a long time before he said: "Brother Meng told the old man that you lingered in the brothel Chuguan a while ago, such indulgence is always inappropriate, and getting married earlier will help calm your temper."

"When will I. Oh."

Halfway through the conversation, Lu Hanjiang was stunned. He remembered the twenty girls who invited Yuelou that night.

"You are twenty-four this year, and you will be twenty-five in the next year. You are not young anymore. You should start a family."

After Lu Shangshu said this, he asked in a more emphatic tone: "Is there a girl you like?"

Lu Hanjiang shook his head and said, "That's not true."

Both Lu Shangshu and Meng Yuan have old-fashioned temperaments, and what they pay attention to is the order of their parents and the words of a matchmaker. Free love is called private giving and receiving in this era.

But Lu Hanjiang didn't mean to be perfunctory to them, he had never met a suitable girl.

"That's good," Lu Shangshu nodded with satisfaction, and said, "The old man will send someone to find a suitable family for you. Although you apparently have no clan affiliation, but now you are still a fourth-rank official, looking for a family background It's not difficult for the girl."

Not only is it not difficult, with Meng Yuan sitting behind him, he can choose what kind of girl he wants, don't look down on martial arts because of his family background, an idiot who has no brains to dare to flirt in front of his old man relying on his family background, at this time They are all counting ants in prison.

"Everything is according to uncle's arrangement."

Lu Hanjiang was quick to agree. As the saying goes, there must be a way to reach the mountain. If you have something to do today, you will get married tonight, so let Lu Shangshu worry about it.

Then the two chatted about it for a while, most of the time Lu Shangshu was talking about Lu Hanjiang's perfunctory "hmm, ok".

Lu Shangshu glanced at the sky outside the window, and said: "Before you know it, it's already this hour. Now that you have a special status, it's hard for me to keep you for dinner."

"What can uncle say, my nephew still has something to do in the yamen, so let's take my leave."

When Lu Hanjiang went out, he happened to bump into a few female family members of the Lu family fighting, and Lu Shangshu's face turned dark when he followed him out.

(End of this chapter)