Chapter 190: Senior Sister, Chujian, I Am Getting Married

Bao'an Hall.

Su Qingling was sitting behind the counter, biting a red string in her mouth while lowering her head to comb her hair.

That jet-black, waterfall-like long hair draped diagonally over her high chest, creating a graceful curve; paired with her pure yet alluring, cold face and fair skin, she looked exceptionally tempting.

Luo Zijun arrived at the counter and stared at her unreservedly for a while.

Then he stated his purpose: "Senior Sister, I am getting married on the seventh."

Su Qingling was cold and detached, her face without a ripple; she took the red string from her mouth, tied up the soft long hair on her chest, and only then raised her eyes to look at him.

Luo Zijun said: "Remember to give a red envelope."

Su Qingling stared at him for a moment, then suddenly said toward the upstairs: "Grandfather!"

Luo Zijun's expression changed.

Su Dafang immediately came down the stairs with a "thump-thump-thump" sound and asked: "What is it?"

Su Qingling said: "He is asking me for a red envelope."

Su Dafang was stunned; he looked at Luo Zijun in front of the counter and asked suspiciously: "It isn't even the New Year yet, what red envelope are you asking for?"

"Master, I still have things to do, I'm leaving first!"

Luo Zijun did not dare to linger and hurriedly slipped away.

Su Dafang looked puzzled and looked back into the counter: "What kind of red envelope is it, anyway?"

Su Qingling did not speak again.

Luo Zijun escaped Bao'an Hall and arrived at Chujian Bookstore.

He went up to the second floor.

He said directly: "Chujian, I am getting married on the seventh; remember to prepare a big red envelope for me then."

Liu Chujian was organizing books in front of a shelf; upon hearing this, she immediately clenched her two small fists and glared at him.

Then she said to Bi'er, who was standing to the side with a look of astonishment: "Bi'er, beat him up!"

Bi'er was stunned for a moment, thinking the two were joking, and laughed: "Is Young Master going to marry our Young Lady? If you are marrying into our Young Lady's family as a live-in son-in-law, this servant will prepare a big red envelope for you, a super big one!"

Luo Zijun said: "You didn't say that earlier; I have already promised someone else that I would marry into their family."

Bi'er giggled, ignored him, and continued organizing the books.

Liu Chujian's gaze was dim as she said: "The seventh? Is it that urgent?"

Luo Zijun sighed and said: "They originally wanted someone else; it was decided a month ago, and I was swapped in halfway through, so the date isn't easy to change."

Liu Chujian was silent for a moment and said: "Have you told Sister Su?"

Luo Zijun said: "I told her, but she is quite stingy; not only did she not give me a red envelope, but she even called Master down to hit me."

Liu Chujian giggled and said: "Brother Zijun really has thick skin."

Luo Zijun sighed again and said: "Alright, I won't talk to you anymore; I still need to go to Su Guo Fu to tell my sister and brother-in-law, as they don't know yet."

"Oh."

Liu Chujian said listlessly.

Just as Luo Zijun was about to leave, he suddenly turned his head to look at her and said: "On the evening of the sixth, I will come to see you."

Liu Chujian was startled.

"Remember to wash up nice and clean."

Luo Zijun waved his hand and went downstairs.

Only then did Liu Chujian react, and two blushes immediately rose on her fair cheeks.

Bi'er, who was to the side, looked bewildered: "Young Lady, what on earth are you two talking about? Why can't this servant understand?"

Luo Zijun left the bookstore and went straight to Su Guo Fu.

After seeing his sister, he got straight to the point: "Sister, I have good news to tell you: I am getting married."

Luo Jiaorong was sewing a shoe sole; she was stunned upon hearing this and said: "Married? What marriage?"

Then she suddenly realized and stood up abruptly: "You are getting married? Have you already agreed with Ling'er? Did her grandfather agree? When are you planning to get married? No, I must hurry and have your brother-in-law come back; we must go look at houses for you today!"

Luo Zijun grabbed her and said: "Sister, I don't need a house for my marriage, and I am not marrying Senior Sister. I am marrying into the Bai family, as a live-in son-in-law for the eldest daughter of the Bai Family."

"Ah..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Jiaorong was dumbfounded.

Luo Zijun said: "I asked you before, Sister, and you said you didn't mind me marrying into another family, didn't you?"

Luo Jiaorong was full of astonishment; she opened her mouth, then suddenly grabbed him and said: "Zijun, you can't joke about this kind of thing! Are you telling the truth or not?"

Luo Zijun said: "Of course it's true; the wedding is on the seventh of this month, it's almost here."

Luo Jiaorong looked incredulous: "How could... no, that Bai Daxiaojie, how could she take a fancy to you?"

Luo Zijun was speechless and said: "Your brother is so outstanding, why wouldn't she take a fancy to me?"

Luo Jiaorong suddenly asked suspiciously: "Why haven't your brother-in-law and I received any notification? Shouldn't it be..."

She suddenly thought of something, widened her eyes, and said: "Bai Daxiaojie? Is it that one who had that incident back then..."

"Shh..." Luo Zijun hurriedly stopped her words and whispered: "Sister, there are other hidden circumstances regarding this matter. You don't need to worry; just go and attend the wedding when the time comes."

"But she..."

"Sister, believe me; since I have decided this, I certainly have my reasons."

Luo Jiaorong's expression shifted for a while, and she said: "Zijun, if Ling'er finds out, won't she be very heartbroken? She even secretly followed you to the Inner City when she saw you come here; do you still not understand that girl's heart?"

Luo Zijun said: "Don't worry, Sister, I have already told her. She even said she would prepare a big red envelope for me then."

"Ah..."

"Alright, when brother-in-law returns, tell him. You don't need to overthink it; just keep living here as you are, everything will remain the same as it is now."

Fearing she would continue to nag, Luo Zijun made an excuse that he had to go back to study and left.

Returned to Anguo Mansion.

Just as he entered Junzi Residence, Hua'er's voice suddenly came from behind: "Young Master Luo, the Master and Mistress want you to come over for a moment."

Luo Zijun thought to himself: It has finally come.

!

He had no choice but to follow her to the front hall.

The tutor in the mansion had suddenly hooked up with their Young Lady; he wondered what they were thinking.

The old couple was likely still a bit dazed; with the wedding imminent, how did the candidate for the Matrilocal Son-in-law suddenly change? And it changed to him.

Luo Zijun arrived at the front hall, where they were in the middle of a conversation.

Bai Third Miss had already returned and was standing to the side, discussing the arrangements for the wedding on the seventh with Bai Ming and Chu Meixiang.

"It doesn't need to be too lively; just invite some important relatives and friends, have a meal in the evening, and then disperse... Father doesn't need to worry about what others might think, everyone should be able to understand..."

Luo Zijun entered the door and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Master, Mistress, Third Miss."

Seeing him, Bai Qingtong revealed a smile.

Bai Ming and Chu Meixiang, however, wore complex expressions on their faces.

They truly had not expected that with only a few days left until the wedding, the candidate for the Matrilocal Son-in-law would suddenly change, without any warning or preparation.

As parents, they had actually only found out today.

Bai Ming gave a "cough" and said: "Zijun, we asked you here because we want to ask you personally: have you truly decided to become a Matrilocal Son-in-law in my Bai Mansion and marry Meixue?"

Luo Zijun said: "Yes, I hope the Master and Mistress will grant your approval."

Chu Meixiang frowned slightly and asked suspiciously: "Zijun, how did you suddenly make this decision? You and Suzhen shouldn't have had any contact before, right?"

Luo Zijun had already prepared an explanation and lowered his head: "When the junior first saw the Young Lady at West Lake Academy, I fell in love with her at first sight. I only felt my status was humble and dared not have other thoughts; I never expected that I would coincidentally come to the Bai Mansion afterward. A few days ago, I heard Third Miss mention that the Young Lady was looking for a husband, so I hesitated for a long time before gathering the courage to see the Young Lady and express my feelings. Perhaps the Young Lady was moved by the junior's sincerity and agreed."

As he spoke, he bowed deeply: "The junior is sincere toward the Young Lady, and I hope the Master and Mistress will grant your approval."

Bai Ming and Chu Meixiang looked at each other silently.

Bai Ming suddenly added: "Zijun, you must have heard about Meixue's situation. When you saw her at the Academy, she was naturally beautiful, but now, she has been disfigured. Are you sure you still like her?"

Luo Zijun said with a face full of sincerity: "The junior likes the Young Lady not because of her appearance; my love at first sight was not because of her beauty. The junior feels this must be fate; regardless of whether the Young Lady is beautiful or ugly, the junior will like her."

Bai Ming looked at him and said: "With your talent and appearance, you shouldn't choose to be a Matrilocal Son-in-law."

Luo Zijun said: "The junior does not care about these things; the junior only cares about whether I can be with the Young Lady, whether I can see the Young Lady every day, and whether I can grow old with her."

Bai Ming did not speak again.

Chu Meixiang suddenly added: "I heard you already have a sweetheart, the daughter of Minister Liu. You previously rejected the Jia Family's young lady for her, and rejected Qiu Ning and the others. How is it that now, suddenly..."

Bai Qingtong, who was to the side, said: "Mother, their relationship has broken down."

Luo Zijun: "..."

The room fell silent.

Luo Zijun decided to "be sincere" and said: "Regarding this matter, the junior has discussed it with Third Miss, and Third Miss said that the junior can take concubines in the future."

He then added: "Master and Mistress, please rest assured; the junior can write a guarantee first that I will never covet any of the Bai Family's property, will never harm any of the Bai Family's interests, and will never hurt the Young Lady."

The two looked at each other and pondered for a long while.

Just as Luo Zijun was preparing to make other guarantees, a smile suddenly appeared on Bai Ming's face: "Zijun, there is no need to write a guarantee; I believe in your character. Since you are willing and Meixue has also agreed, then this matter is settled. The wedding is on the seventh; you don't need to worry about anything, just go and perform the bowing ceremony when the time comes."

"Many thanks, Master! Many thanks, Mistress!"

Luo Zijun thanked them hurriedly, his face full of excitement and joy.

Bai Ming said: "Alright, you may go down first; we will discuss with Qingtong the things that need to be prepared for your wedding."

Luo Zijun cupped his hands and withdrew.

After he left, Chu Meixiang frowned and said: "This matter is too sudden; why do I feel it's a bit unreliable?"

Bai Ming did not speak, as if he were pondering something.

Bai Qingtong comforted her: "Mother, since Elder Sister has already agreed, you can rest easy. Once he becomes a Matrilocal Son-in-law, he will be a member of our Bai Family; to put it bluntly, he will be a servant with a slave contract. Even if he is a swindler, what can he do?"

Bai Ming nodded and said: "Qingtong is right; since he agreed to be a Matrilocal Son-in-law, there is nothing to worry about. Besides, his sister and brother-in-law are still at Su Guo Fu; what could he possibly do?"

Seeing this, Chu Meixiang did not say anything more.

Luo Zijun returned to Junzi Residence, and just after talking with Xiaohuan and Zhiyuan for a while, Bai Bai knocked on the door and entered, whispering in his ear: "Brother Zijun, my Young Lady invites you to meet at the pavilion by Bai Hua Hu at the third watch tonight. By the way, the Young Lady also said... she wants to eat a sugar figurine too."

(End of this chapter)