Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1537

Chapter 1537: Chapter 1532: No Visitors Received

The family tradition of the Lu family is well-known: Commandant Lu is upright and shrewd, Minister Lu never abuses power or takes bribes, and Lu Yuanpeng is a leader among the younger generation. The Wei family is indeed reaching high by this marriage; if Commandant Lu holds the Wei family in high regard, she would be willing to marry.

Wei Bugong and his wife observed how their daughter analyzed the situation logically. They also knew that their daughter usually had her own firm opinions, but Wei Bugong still said to her, "Child, I know you’re doing this for our family, for your younger siblings. I feel... I was suddenly promoted by His Majesty and have no roots in the court. I think if you marry into the Lu family’s first grandson, it would be beneficial for your siblings’ futures and marriage. But what about you? His Majesty allows women to study and take the imperial exams. You clearly want to take the exams. Now, marriage is not the only path for women!"

Wei Bugong’s daughter lowered her head to think for a moment, then looked up at her father, smiling with confidence, and said, "Who says that after getting married, I can’t continue with the imperial exams? After marrying into the Lu family, I can still take the exams. Lu Yuanpeng isn’t pursuing the path of imperial exams anymore, and if I, as the granddaughter-in-law of the Lu family, can pass the exams and enter the officialdom, it would be beneficial for both the Lu and Wei families."

Seeing his daughter was resolute in her decision, Wei Bugong no longer persuaded her and nodded, saying to his wife, "When Master Lu Jin’s wife comes to our home, please convey this intention to her."

"I understand." Wei Bugong’s wife watched her eldest daughter with worry. She knew her daughter was capable and impressive, and even if she married into Commandant Lu’s family, she should be able to handle relationships with her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law. But she still couldn’t help worrying that their family’s status was not as high as Commandant Lu’s, and her daughter might be bullied.

In Wei Bugong’s wife’s view, the best marriage relationship is one of equal status. This way, when a daughter marries, she stands with more confidence.

After Commandant Lu received the confirmation, he did not delay or hesitate. He immediately asked a matchmaker, selected an auspicious day, and prepared to visit. In Dadu City, nothing is a secret. Even though the matchmaker hadn’t arrived yet, almost all the noble families in Dadu City already knew that Lu Yuanpeng was going to marry the eldest daughter of Minister of Revenue, Wei Bugong.

Upon hearing the news, Sima Ping paused in the middle of drawing his bow. Without changing his clothes, he hurried to Commandant Lu’s residence, only to be stopped at the gate, being told that Lu Yuanpeng was ill and refused visitors.

Sima Ping immediately realized that Lu Yuanpeng was likely under house arrest by Commandant Lu, who probably didn’t want Lu Yuanpeng to marry into the imperial clan. However, that day Lu Yuanpeng rushed back to request the Commandant to propose to Bai Jinzhi, which sped up the process for arranging a marriage for Lu Yuanpeng.

Since the matchmaker hasn’t arrived yet, there is still room for change...

Sima Ping glanced at the smiling steward who stopped him at the Commandant’s gate, nodded tacitly, "In that case, I won’t disturb you!"

He turned to leave, mounted his horse, but hesitated to spur it onward. He looked at the gold-studded main gate of the Lu Mansion. If he does nothing about this... the marriage between Lu Yuanpeng and the eldest daughter of the Wei family would be settled, leaving no room for Lu Yuanpeng and Bai Jinzhi.

And the crux of the matter does not lie with Lu Yuanpeng. Even if Lu Yuanpeng made a scene, Commandant Lu would not allow it. Lu Yuanpeng, driven by filial piety, simply had no way. The key lies with Bai Jinzhi.

If Bai Jinzhi has feelings for Lu Yuanpeng, even Commandant Lu couldn’t forcefully separate them, especially since His Majesty’s affection for Bai Jinzhi is well-known.

Thinking of this, Sima Ping decided to help Lu Yuanpeng once more emotionally, and went to find Bai Jinzhi...

Sima Ping spurred his horse and went to the Bai Mansion, using military affairs as an excuse to seek Bai Jinzhi.

Bai Jinzhi was being made to practice calligraphy by her third brother, Bai Qingqi. Hearing that Sima Ping had come, she happily threw down her pen and went to the front hall to meet him.

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