At this time, A Yuan bowed and slowly retreated. Mrs. Cui looked at her back and frowned, "Why is she still here? I remember she is the maid of the Luo family!"

"Mother, I like her very much, so let her stay with me for the time being!"

Mrs. Cui wouldn't take this kind of trivial matter to heart. She smiled and asked, "Qing'er, have you gone out to play with your friends recently?"

"When Yunmei was there, she often went out for a walk, but she hasn't been there yet this year."

"I have to go out to relax when I have time. It's early spring now. You can also go out for a walk in the city. Let your cousin Wenxiang accompany you. What do you think?"

Pei Qing didn't say anything for a long time. It turned out that her mother was chatting with her for the sake of that matter. She had already said it several times, why didn't her mother give up?

Pei Qing bit his lip gently and said, "My daughter is not in good health these days. I don't want to go out for the time being. Let's talk about it later!"

Mrs. Cui was so smart that she immediately understood her daughter's thoughts and said with a smile: "What a silly child. Your cousin is tall and handsome, knowledgeable, and gentle to others. More importantly, she is deeply in love with you. Where can I find such a husband? Other families cannot meet you, but I am afraid that you will be confused when you are young and miss this good marriage."

"My mother's kindness is understood, but my daughter really doesn't like her cousin, not the kind of like. In her daughter's heart, he is just a brother. How can she talk about marriage with her brother?"

Mrs. Cui was a little unhappy. Logically, as a mother, she didn't have to consider her daughter's ideas too much. As long as she had the order of her parents and the matchmaker's words, her daughter would have to marry if she didn't marry. However, her husband did not like her nephew Cui Wenxiang, saying that he was too hypocritical and not kind enough, so she refused to agree to this marriage and would rather marry her daughter to other Cui's children.

But the problem is that Qing'er can only marry the heir of the head of the Cui family. Apart from Cui Wenxiang, other Cui's children do not have this qualification, so Cui is very distressed. The brother repeatedly entrusts him to herself, but she can't convince her husband. She can only hope that her daughter will agree, and that her husband will be able to say goodbye. Unexpectedly, her daughter also refused, which really annoyed Cui.

"Qing'er, don't you refuse to listen to your mother's words?"

Lu Qing quickly stood up and saluted his mother, "How dare my daughter not listen to the words of her mother? It's just that the marriage is very important. Let my daughter choose a husband she likes!"

"Who do you like, tell your mother first!"

Cui began to feel suspicious. Is there anyone in her heart if her daughter refuses Wen Xiang’s proposal so resolutely?

Lu Qing's heart was shocked. Her mother began to doubt herself. Of course, she could not admit that she liked Zhang Xuan. More importantly, only her father and grandfather knew about Zhang Xuan's saving herself, but she didn't even know about her. She must not reveal this secret.

Lu Qing hesitated and said, "Actually, my daughter doesn't like anyone. My daughter prefers a man with all-round talent in civil and military affairs. He is able to be well-versed in literature and knowledgeable about the past and present, and can make peace and stability in the country. It is best to be a hero in the world. These conditions are not met by cousins. Although he studied a lot, he was only the county magistrate and prefecture officials at most, but he did not have the talent of the prime minister. His conditions are still a little worse than his daughter."

Cui was stunned when he heard this. His daughter's vision became so high. Why did she never notice it? Cui smiled bitterly for a long time and said, "Qing'er, it's better to be realistic. Have you forgotten the marriage agreement between Lu and Cui?"

"Of course my daughter knows it. But the agreement only says that the two legitimate sons and daughters of Lu Cui families marry each other. The Lu family is not just a legitimate daughter. Yunmei is also a legitimate daughter, Feng'er is also a legitimate daughter, and there are also legitimate daughters in Beipingtang and Yanshantang. They can marry the Cui family. Why must they target their daughters?"

"Who told your father to be the head of the Lu family!"

Cui finally lost her patience, and she stood up suddenly, "When Wenxiang finished the imperial examination, you should accompany him to go out for a walk. If you don't go, you have to go. This is the matter."

Cui did not listen to her daughter's objection, and swept her sleeves and rushed away angrily. Lu Qing called her mother repeatedly, but Cui ignored her and quickly went downstairs. Lu Qing looked at her mother and walked away. She also made up her mind that she would never succumb to her mother's pressure and go out for an outing with Cui Wenxiang.

Although she looks weak, she is extremely strong on the issue of principle and will never give in.

.........

Pei Yun’s mansion is located in Zhengpingfang, Luoyang. It is a huge house covering an area of ​​nearly 100 acres. This is also the house given to Pei Yun by Yang Guang. It is the largest of all the houses given to him, which shows Yang Guang’s importance to Pei Yun.

In the morning, Zhang Xuan came to Pei Yun's house with Cui Xin. Zhang Xuan had always had a good impression of Pei Yun. In the Tiansi Pavilion case, Pei Yun did not surrender to Yuwen Shu's pressure and presided over justice for him.

Later, when Lai Hu'er was imprisoned, Pei Yun investigated the case, and eventually allowed Lai Hu'er to escape from the case and return to his hometown to retire. Of course, it was mainly because the emperor Yang Guang let Lai Hu'er go, but if Yuwen Shu investigated the case, even if Yang Guang wanted to let Lai Hu'er go, Lai Hu'er might not be able to walk out of prison alive. He either committed suicide for fear of crime or unfortunately died of illness. Pei Yun finally saved Lai Hu'er's life.

However, Zhang Xuan didn't quite understand. Even if he went to the banquet, he should have gone to Pei Ju's mansion. What he and Pei Yun did not have any interaction.

"General Zhang doesn't have to worry. The main reason is that my second grandfather also wants to meet General Zhang. He originally wanted to treat him at our mansion, but it was a bit inconvenient, so he transferred to his second grandfather's mansion. In fact, it's the same."

"Is Lingzu here at noon today?" Zhang Xuan asked with a smile.

"Unfortunately, my grandfather had something to do in the court at noon and couldn't get there for a while, so he could only be with her second grandfather."

Soon, the two of them came to the gate of Pei Mansion and saw a young man waiting in front of the gate. He was Pei Jin, the grandson of Pei Yun, and the eldest grandson of the Pei family. He was less than 30 years old, with a medium figure, a pretty face, and very gentle. He is currently the chief of the Taipu Temple.

"Brother, this is General Zhang!" Pei Xin introduced to him.

Pei Jin hurried forward and saluted, "I am here to admire the general's name for a long time."

Zhang Xuan quickly turned over and dismounted and saluted, "It turned out to be the Prince of Jin, Zhang Xuan is polite."

"Please, General Zhang!"

Zhang Xuan walked into the Pei Mansion surrounded by Pei Jin and Pei Xin. Perhaps because the Pei Mansion was too big, he saw not many people along the way. He only accidentally saw some maids and servants passing by and saluted them.

But when he walked to the gate of the back house, Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment and stopped. As an outsider, or as an outsider, he should not enter someone else's back house. This is the minimum politeness.

Pei Jin saw Zhang Xuan's hesitation and smiled and said, "As long as the host invites him, it's okay to enter the back house. Today's luncheon will be held in the back house garden. What if General Zhang doesn't go?"

"Since that's the case, Zhang Xuan is rude."

Zhang Xuan was relieved and followed the Pei brothers to the back garden.

There is a lake of ten acres in the back garden of Pei Mansion, surrounded by lush trees, and exquisite pavilions are built on several rockery. It is still early before lunch time. Pei Jin smiled and said, "My grandfather is resting in a pavilion in front. If General Zhang is interested, he might as well go and sit there!"

This is Pei Yun was tactfully inviting herself. Zhang Xuan smiled happily and said, "I'm afraid of disturbing Ling Zu's rest!"

Having said that, Zhang Xuan walked slowly towards the pavilion ahead.

In an octagonal pavilion with windows around, Pei Yun was wearing a fine linen Zen dress and a flat scarf on his head. He was sitting leisurely in front of the brazier reading a book. Today is Xunxu. Except for some important officials, other ministers will rest at home.

Zhang Xuan walked to the door and bowed and said, "Doctor Pei, junior Zhang Xuan is asking for a meeting!"

"General Zhang, please come in!"

Zhang Xuan walked into the pavilion and bowed, "Join Dr. Pei!"

"General Zhang, we meet again."

Pei Yun smiled and waved his hand, "Please sit down!"

Zhang Xuan sat down on the soft mat and apologized: "The doctor has a rare rest. Zhang Xuan took the liberty to come to the door and disturbed him."

"I asked the general to come to my door. It should be my own risk. By the way, I want to congratulate the general on his promotion to a higher vocational school. The general was a young general. This is only possible for the royal family to do."

"This is the great love of the emperor, and Zhang Xuan is ashamed of being accused of taking responsibility!"

"You are very modest, which is very good. The most rare thing for young people is modest. You can see that the general is a young man. I wonder who else is in the general's family?"

Zhang Xuan's heart was thrilled. Why did he ask his family again? He was the least willing to answer this question, but he had already answered this question many times and had already memorized the family background.

"My younger generations died early and lived with their uncle, but the bandits rebelled, and their hometown was burned to white land. The whereabouts of their uncle and aunt were unknown. Zhang Xuan actually had no relatives."

Pei Yun nodded and sighed, "This is very unfortunate, alas! Bandits and thieves are suffering from misfortune. How many people are like generals who have lost their families, but their lives have to continue. The general has reached the time to talk about marriage. I wonder if the general has already been engaged?"
Chapter completed!