But why was it that he still wasn’t an official?

But now, everything was different from what he had imagined.

“Lord Lu, His Highness said that you can prepare to marry the princess worry-free.
Don’t think about other things for now.
On the day of the wedding, someone will come and pick you up to bring you to the princess’ mansion,” the person said hurriedly before leaving.

Lu Wen Da’s eyes widened.
Was it just this? Where was the house? His official position had not been finalised.
Now he just had to wait to become the emperor’s son-in-law.
He will naturally have a chance in the future.
But, the house? Would he also live in the princess’ mansion in the future? Wasn’t this marrying into the bride’s family? Although being a consort is similar to being a part of the imperial family, consorts would generally have their own residences.

Although Lu Wen Da did not have his own house in the capital, he lived in Pu Du temple.
After he became the highest ranking scholar, someone had offered him a house and servants, but he did not accept it because of his fame.
He was about to get married to Princess Chang Shan.
The crown prince was a courteous and virtuous person.
He would have considered these things.
Even if Lu Wen Da and Princess Chang Shan had a good relationship, they should have their own house.

Was the crown prince negligent, or did his subordinates fail to remind him? Or, was this what the crown prince wanted to give to him?

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Lu Wen Da felt a little heavy when he thought of this.
He held the imperial decree and walked back to the side room.
He stood by the window with the imperial decree.

No, he paid such a huge price to get everything today.
He was not reconciled! A moment of silence was nothing.
As long as he was given a chance, he would definitely be able to climb up!

“Lu Wen Da and Princess Chang Shan are getting married? So soon?” Li Su said, surprised.

Jiang Zhi En nodded disdainfully.
“It is said that the empress personally asked the emperor for the marriage.
The wedding will happen on the eighth of next month.”

Li Su felt a little strange.
Didn’t Lu Wen Da say that he would maintain filial piety for half a year? Why did he change his mind again? Could it be…

Li Su thought of a possibility and looked at Jiang Zhi En.
Jiang Zhi En nodded slowly.
He had also guessed it.
How else would they explain this? The wedding wouldn’t be so rushed otherwise.

“Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian and Prince Qi have nothing to say?” Li Su asked.
This matter was so strange that anyone could see something was wrong.
She didn’t think that Prince Qi would remain silent.

“Prince Qi is overwhelmed now.
What can I do with this?!” Jiang Zhi En sneered.
“The day before the palace banquet, Prince Qi was drunk and treated Lady Su as a palace lady, therefore humiliating Lady Su.
Somehow, Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian found out.
Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian wanted to cover up for Prince Qi, so she ordered for someone to push Lady Su into the water, creating the illusion that she stumbled after drinking.
Nobody knew that Lady Su could swim, so she ran away after.
Lady Su ran to the emperor and revealed that it was all done by Prince Qi and Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian.
Lady Su knocked her head to death after she finished speaking.” Although the emperor did not pursue the crimes of Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian and Prince Qi right there and then as he still loved them, but the heart was an unpredictable thing.
Highest Ranking Imperial Concubine Qian and Prince Qi did not dare to make any moves now.

Li Su nodded and looked at Li Yi Cheng, who was sitting next to her.
“Yi Cheng, who do you think did this?”

Li Yi Cheng was practicing his calligraphy.
When he heard Li Su’s question, he said, “The empress!”

Jiang Zhi En glanced at him and smiled slightly.
“However, it might not be a good idea to be emperor’s son-in-law at the moment.
There are no official positions, houses, or servants.
Even the crown prince has never called on Lu Wen Da.”

Li Su smiled.
“That’s because you don’t know Lu Wen Da.
Lu Wen Da has the ability, ambition, and means.
Just give him some time and he will regain the trust of the crown prince.”

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Jiang Zhi En suddenly looked at her.
Li Su did not avoid his gaze.
Finally, Jiang Zhi En looked away.
This rural woman was really ignorant of the standard etiquette.
She didn’t shy away at all.

“Madam is not angry?” Jiang Zhi En asked as he drank tea.

“What is there to be angry about? Since he intended to abandon us, he and I have nothing to do with each other.
I didn’t intend to get rid of him so easily.
However, it is good to stifle him a bit,” Li Su said with a smile.

Jiang Zhi En did not speak.
He stood up and walked over to Li Yi Cheng’s side to see his writing.

Li Su knew that Jiang Zhi En did not want to talk to her anymore, so she rolled her eyes.
This eunuch was really pedantic.
If he looked at her, was she not allowed to look back at him? Why did it matter?

It was then that Cook Zhang’s daughter, Xiao Que Er had come to report that the young miss was awake and crying for her.

Li Su took this opportunity to leave.

After Li Su left, Jiang Zhi En sat next to Li Yi Cheng.
He watched Li Yi Cheng write and nodded in relief.
If nothing else, this child’s calmness and stability will ensure that he is successful in the future.
“Yi Cheng, you have almost finished learning the classics.
Starting tomorrow, your master will teach you the art of war, farming, agricultural affairs, and more.”

Li Yi Cheng continued to practice calligraphy while nodding.
“Yes, foster father can rest assured that this child will learn well.”

Jiang Zhi En nodded in satisfaction.
After Li Yi Cheng finished practicing, he checked his homework for the day before he left, satisfied.

Jiang Zhi En left, but Lu Yi Cheng was not happy.
He went to find his mother and younger sister, who were playing in the yard.

Li Su knew her son, and she could tell at a glance that Li Yi Cheng was upset.
She asked Mother Qiu to help Lu Xi practice walking.
She then turned and walked over to Li Yi Cheng.
“What’s the matter? Are you not happy?”

“Mother, I don’t like the way my adoptive father looks at you! Mother, you are the best!” Li Yi Cheng was silent for a while before he said this.
His mother was the best mother in the world.
What right does his foster father have to dislike her?

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