Chapter 134 Want to Grant Marriage
As night falls, the long street is crowded with people and brightly lit.

After Lu Ji took Qin Xiaoning out of the house, they did not go directly to their own viewing stand on the city wall, but went to the long street to see the lights first. After touring for a long time, the two returned to the city wall.

The Ministry of Rites arranges programs every Lantern Festival, and this year is no exception.

The mansion's grandstand is not far from the royal stand. Sitting here, you can have a panoramic view of the excitement below.

The show has already begun, with wonderful lion dances, various acrobatics and dances, which are very interesting and worth watching.

The saint went on a trip with several concubines.

Accompanying the Saint were Concubine Duan and Concubine Shu. The Saint watched the little show for a while, then turned his head to look at the Lu family seat and asked Concubine Shu beside him, "Shouzhi is not engaged yet?"

Concubine Shu was shocked when she heard this: "Why is your majesty suddenly concerned about your brother-in-law's marriage?"

The saint laughed and said, "I'm just asking casually."

As soon as the sage finished speaking, there was a "bang" sound of cups falling. The Seventh Princess, who was sitting below, stood up and apologized: "Brother, it was my fault that Roujia behaved inappropriately in front of the emperor. I hope you will forgive me."

The one who spoke was the Seventh Princess, who was only nineteen years old and the only sister of the Saint who had not yet married off. Upon seeing this, the Saint comforted her with a few words and said that it was all right.

The Seventh Princess blushed and sat down again.

Seeing this, Concubine Duan's eyes moved slightly, and she turned to look at the Saint, half jokingly, half seriously, and said: "Your Majesty, you just mentioned that boy from the Lu family, and I think you can help him."

As he spoke, he glanced at the Seventh Princess who was sitting below him. Upon hearing what the saint said, her face turned even redder. She half lowered her head and said nothing, but she pricked up her ears to listen to what the saint said.

Concubine Duan saw that the Seventh Princess was interested in Lu Ji.

The Saint also knew what his sister was thinking. After listening to Concubine Duan's words, he looked at Concubine Shu beside him and said, "My beloved concubine, what do you think of Concubine Duan's proposal?"

Let Lu Ji marry the Seventh Princess.

Lu Ji had no interest in the princess at all. What's more, the saint was afraid of Lu Ji. Marrying the princess to Lu Ji would only tie Lu Ji's hands and feet.

Concubine Shu hurriedly said, "My brother-in-law has a cold personality and is not someone who understands the cold and the warm. I'm afraid that the princess will be wronged."

Without waiting for the Saint to reply, Concubine Duan smiled and said, "A capable man would never spend his days around women. General Lu is capable and highly valued by His Majesty. Such a good man is naturally worthy of the princess."

When the Seventh Princess heard this, she couldn't hide her joy and couldn't help but smile.

The Saint fell silent, and looked at Concubine Shu in deep thought. Before he could speak, Concubine Shu smiled and said, "It's rare that Concubine Duan is interested in my brother. But a while ago, when my mother came to the palace to see me, she mentioned it unintentionally, and it seemed that the palace had already arranged a marriage for my brother."

The Saint had not yet made up her mind whether to marry the Seventh Princess to Lu Ji. After hearing what Concubine Shu said, she became interested: "Whose family is the Duke's Mansion going to marry into?"

Now, except for the unresolved issue of Jiangdong, the whole country is basically at peace. Naturally, the saint cannot rest assured about Lu Ji, whose achievements have become so great that they threaten the emperor.

The Lu family is a powerful family with deep roots, and the saint does not want to see Lu Ji marry another noble lady with a powerful background.

Concubine Shu saw through the Saint's thoughts and smiled to avoid the question: "The marriage is still under discussion. As for which family, I can't announce it for the time being."

Upon hearing this, the saint stopped harping on the issue, but his eyes were filled with mystery.

After the lottery was halfway through, the emperor returned to the palace. As the night grew deeper, the various mansions on the city walls gradually dispersed.

Lu Ji promised Qin Xiaoning that he would take her out to play all night.

The two did not return home. Lu Ji took her out of the capital, came to the river and boarded a pleasure boat.

Lu Ji had ordered people to book the entire pleasure boat. Knowing that the little girl loved to watch operas, he arranged a young female actor on the boat to perform specifically for her.

It was cold in early spring, but the charcoal fire in the fireplace in the houseboat was burning brightly, making it warm and cozy. I was only wearing a single layer of clothing and did not feel cold at all.

The canal surrounds the capital city, with bright lights on both sides and a charming night view. Standing in the painted boat, the scenery of the entire capital city slowly flows before one's eyes. The little girl watched the scenery and listened to operas until the second half of the night, when she was so tired that she fell asleep in Lu Ji's arms.

Lu Ji carried her to the bed, took off her shoes and socks personally, tucked in the quilt for her, and lay down beside her again.

When Qin Xiaoning opened her eyes again, it was already noon of the next day. There was no one beside her.

She was the only one in the strange and empty room. The girl was scared and kept calling for help. After a while, a maid came in. Qin Xiaoning asked hurriedly, "Where is my husband?"

The old woman smiled and replied, "The master left at dawn."

I guess he went to court.

Just leave her here alone?
The little girl had just woken up and was already in a bad mood. Hearing the old woman say this, she felt even more depressed.

"Did he leave any message before he left?"

The old woman said, "No."

This guy is so infuriating. He just left her here without anyone familiar around her. Is he at ease?

What if you run into a bad guy?

The little girl was at a loss and asked again, "Did he tell me if someone would come to pick me up?"

Before the old woman could answer, she heard familiar footsteps approaching, and then a tall figure stepped into the boat.

"wake up?"

It’s Lu Ji.

The little girl ignored him and turned away with a blank face.

Lu Ji said nothing more. He waved his hand to dismiss the old woman, then took off his cloak and walked to the bed. He lowered his eyes and glanced at the little person who was sitting there in a sullen manner: "Are you mad that I left you here?"

He knew it was wrong, but he still did it.

She was so aggrieved that her eyes were filled with tears.

Lu Ji sat down beside her and pulled her over: "I'm going to court. I'll come to pick you up after court."

The little girl replied aggrievedly: "It's already noon. You've been gone for so long, leaving me here alone. What if something happens?"

Then, she rolled her eyes at him and said, "You said you cared about me, but you were so careless. I'm afraid that I was stolen by pirates and you don't even know it."

Lu Ji glanced at her coquettish and aggrieved look and couldn't help laughing.

Seeing this, the little girl frowned angrily and punched him with her fist: "You still have the nerve to laugh."

Lu Ji let her hit him twice, and seeing that he was still angry, he didn't explain and just wrapped him in his cloak and carried him out of the houseboat.

The large houseboat was empty, with only three people sitting or standing on the deck at the front.

Two are Lu Ji's personal guards, Suifeng and Yingfeng, and the other is his long-time attendant Desheng.

Desheng had sharp eyes. He saw Lu Ji carrying someone out from a distance. He hesitated to go forward and asked, "My Lord, do you have any instructions?"

Lu Ji glanced at the shy little person in his arms and replied to Desheng, "Nothing, just come out for some fresh air."

Back in the barge, the little girl said shyly, "I was wrong about you."

Lu Ji glared at her and said, "Your temper has become more and more spoiled by me. You are so gentle in front of others, but when it comes to me, you get angry and lose your temper if I don't do what you want."

The little girl narrowed her eyes and smiled at her: "I have already apologized. I was wrong about you."

The man reached out and took her clothes and threw them to her: "Put them on yourself, it's time to go back."

As soon as these words came out, the little girl's face turned cold again: "Going back so early? You haven't had enough fun yet."

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