Reception room.
Luo Yu, dressed in a white brocade robe, looked elegant and was sitting in the living room drinking tea.
Qin's housekeeper Zhou Tong and several maids were there.
As for the others, none of them showed up.
Although the marriage was a done deal and had passed, the Qin family would remember his regret for the engagement and the humiliation he suffered at the hands of the Chengguo Mansion for the rest of their lives.
He came alone today, so it's great to let him in.
However, Luo Yu did not seem to take this cold hospitality to heart. He still had a gentle smile on his face and spoke gently to the butler Zhou beside him.
Occasionally, I would chat with those maids.
"My brother has been a poor kid since he was little. He followed his mother into the mansion when he was over ten years old. But my mother died last year. I know he was unhappy in Chengguo Mansion... My mother is a householder and too strict. I couldn't help him. Fortunately, he got a marriage like this and came to your Qin Mansion..."
"Butler Zhou, no matter what others think or say, I have always regarded Qingzhou as my brother. Thank you very much for your care during this period..."
"Our two families have indeed visited each other less frequently in recent years. Hey, my father told me that our ancestors were old friends..."
Zhou Tong bent his head and listened attentively, occasionally agreeing with a word or two with a polite smile on his face, but no one knew what he was thinking.
As Luo Yu was speaking, a figure suddenly walked in from outside the hall.
His eyes moved and he immediately stood up with a warm smile on his face, but he didn't speak first.
Luo Qingzhou entered the hall and came in front of him. He bowed his head and said respectfully, "Second Young Master."
There is a distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children, and an order between the old and the young.
No matter what he thinks, in this era, some rules are unavoidable.
And now is not the time to turn against each other.
Luo Yu then smiled heartily, patted his shoulder affectionately and said, "Qingzhou, why are you being so polite to me? Just call me Second Brother. You and I are brothers, why call me Second Young Master? I came here today for no other reason than to come and see you. I'm afraid you're not used to living here. Did I disturb your studies?"
Luo Qingzhou still lowered his head and said, "No."
Luo Yu smiled and turned to Zhou Tong who was standing next to him: "Butler Zhou, can I talk to my third brother alone? By the way, I want to go and see where he lives, is that convenient?"
Zhou Tong did not answer immediately and looked outside the door.
Under the eaves outside the door, there stood a pretty girl in a pink dress, holding a flower she had just picked on the road and sniffing it gently.
She did not glance into the house.
"Of course, please go ahead, Mr. Luo."
Zhou Tong said respectfully.
Luo Yu smiled, thanked him, and said, "Qingzhou, let's go and show my second brother where you live."
Luo Qingzhou didn't say anything and led the way.
When the two men walked out of the hall, the pretty girl who had just been standing under the eaves had disappeared.
Luo Qingzhou's eyes moved, and he walked out of the courtyard and towards the corridor.
There is no one around.
As the two walked along the silent corridor, Luo Yu slowed down his pace and said with a smile: "Qingzhou, there is something that Second Brother wants to tell you."
Luo Qingzhou stopped, turned around and looked at him, bowed and said: "Second Young Master, please speak."
Luo Yu's eyes flickered, but he did not correct his address. He said slowly: "Qingzhou, you must remember that no matter what, you and I are brothers by blood, and Chengguo Mansion will always be your home. If you are wronged here in the future, you can go back at any time. I will speak to mother on your behalf. I can guarantee that no one in Chengguo Mansion will embarrass you again in the future."
Luo Qingzhou bowed his head and said, "Thank you, Second Young Master."
Luo Yu patted his hands gently, sighed and said: "I know that you have resentment towards me and Chengguo Mansion in your heart. We were indeed wrong in this matter. But as sons, we have many things that are beyond our control. With my eldest brother away, I must shoulder the responsibilities of the family. My father, mother, and other elders in the family have high hopes for me. Next year's Dragon and Tiger Academy admissions competition is not only related to my future, but also to the future of our Chengguo Mansion..."
"Qingzhou, I hope you can understand my second brother."
Luo Qingzhou lowered his head and said nothing.
Luo Yu sighed again, turned around, looked at the flowers and trees outside the railing, and said slowly: "In fact, my second brother is also very tired. He practices in the house every day, day and night, and never dares to slack off. Because once he stops, he will probably be surpassed by others. There are many hidden dragons and crouching tigers in Mo City, and they are all determined to win the Dragon and Tiger Academy entrance examination next year. You are a scholar, you should understand that our exam is more difficult than your imperial examination. Thousands of troops cross a single-plank bridge, and only a few can pass. Most will be squeezed under the bridge, and they don’t even have a chance to get on the bridge. There are only three places for next year’s exam, two of which have been decided, which means that there is only one place left..."
Luo Yu turned around and looked at him.
Luo Qingzhou said respectfully: "Second Young Master, if you have anything to say, please speak up."
Luo Yu smiled and said with a relaxed expression: "Second brother is actually very confident in this exam, but there are still several strong competitors."
At this point, his eyes flickered, he glanced around, smiled, patted his shoulder, and whispered: "One of them, you should have seen, his name is Qin Chuan, he is also your second brother."
After that, he smiled and said, "Qingzhou, although your second brother is not as close as us two brothers, you live here after all. If you have time, go visit him more often and get closer to him. You are weak, so you can ask him to teach you some boxing and physical training to strengthen your body. It will be good for your health if you practice it occasionally."
Luo Qingzhou looked up at him.
Luo Yu smiled and said, "Qingzhou, reading makes people smart. You are a scholar, so you should understand what my second brother is talking about."
Luo Qingzhou did not reply.
Luo Yu smiled and said, "Let's go and take a look at where you live."
Luo Qingzhou led the way in front.
Luo Yu looked at his back, a light flashed in her eyes, and a warm smile still appeared on her face.
The two entered the courtyard.
Luo Yu stood in the courtyard and looked for a moment, then asked in surprise: "Qing Zhou, do you live alone?"
Without waiting for Luo Qingzhou to answer, he suddenly snorted coldly and said with a gloomy face: "Although you are married into the family, you are still the son of my Chengguo Mansion. The Qin family is too contemptuous of me!"
Luo Qingzhou stood aside, silent.
Luo Yu angrily walked into the room, took a look, and walked out again, asking, "You and the eldest lady of the Qin family have never slept together?"
Luo Qingzhou looked up at him: "Same."
As soon as he said this, he clearly saw the other person's pupils shrink and his eyes narrowed slightly.
"Have you slept together yet?"
Luo Yu frowned, still looking sullen, and said, "Since we are already in the same room, why don't I live with you? This is simply too much!"
Luo Qingzhou heard what he was thinking: There were no women's items in the room, so they really didn't live together... How could the Qin family's fairy-like lady be willing to share a room with him? I'm afraid this guy is just trying to save face and said this on purpose.
"Qingzhou, take me to find her, I will help you talk to her. Although there are such rules in other places, you are the son of my Chengguo Mansion after all, I can't watch you being ignored and bullied here!"
Luo Yu's face was filled with anger.
Luo Qingzhou looked at him and said calmly, "I'm used to it."
Luo Yu frowned and said, "What do you mean you are used to it? How can a man say such discouraging words! If you were an ordinary person, it would be fine, but you are my brother Luo Yu! No one can bully you! Let's go, take my second brother to find her!"
After saying that, he grabbed him and walked out of the yard.
Luo Qingzhou followed him out and heard his inner voice again: I still have a chance! How can this boy be worthy of such a person? He is not even worthy of carrying her shoes... When I saw her that day, I was haunted. Seeing her again, I will cut off this longing for her for the time being and concentrate on preparing for the exam. When I am admitted to Longhu College, I will naturally get what I want! As for this boy... Mother will naturally deal with him, there is no need to dirty my hands.
"Qingzhou, lead the way. Don't be afraid. Second brother will make the decision for you."
Luo Yu looked serious and indignant.
A flash of cold light flashed in the depths of Luo Qingzhou's eyes, and then disappeared.
He walked in front, taking the second son of Chengguo Mansion to the residence of the eldest daughter of the Qin family.
He knew very well that no one could enter without the consent of Miss Qin.
And the eldest daughter of the Qin family would never agree.
The two soon arrived at the gate of the courtyard.
The gate is closed.
In the shadow of the doorway stood a cold figure in a light green dress.
With his arms folded across his chest and a sword in his arms, he was as cold as ice.
That look has never changed.
Her name is Xia Chan, Xia Chan who kills people with one sword.
Luo Qingzhou stopped.
Luo Yu also stopped.
He stared at the girl at the door, turned his head and said: "Qing Zhou..."
Luo Qingzhou said: "Second Young Master, I don't dare to go over there, you can go over there by yourself."
Luo Yu: “…”
The field suddenly became very quiet.
No one spoke again.
The sun was shining brightly, with only the sound of the wind blowing.
After a few minutes of stalemate, Luo Yu suddenly mustered up the courage, stepped forward, and bowed to the cold girl in the shadow, saying: "Miss, I am Luo Yu from Chengguo Mansion. I came here this time to apologize to Miss Qin for what happened in the mansion last time. I wonder if you can go in and inform her so that I can meet Miss Qin and say it to her in person?"
Xia Chan stood at the door, staring at him with cold eyes, saying nothing and not moving.
Luo Yu waited for a while and was about to speak again when he suddenly saw the girl lower her arms from her chest and also put down the sword in her arms and held it in her hands.
Her already cold eyes suddenly became even colder and more piercing.
Like a sword drawn from its sheath.
Very strange.
The wind that was blowing through the branches and past my ears suddenly stopped.
"Qingzhou, if you have time, come back to Chengguo Mansion more often. My second brother came out today without telling my father and mother. Now is the time for him to go back and practice. You don't have to see him off. Study hard at home and strive to pass the high school entrance examination next autumn. Then we brothers can drink and chat happily together, wouldn't it be great?"
After saying that, Luo Yu patted his shoulder, glanced at the girl at the door, and left calmly.
Butler Zhou, who was following not far away, immediately came up and personally escorted him out of the house.
Luo Qingzhou was about to turn around and leave when the closed courtyard door suddenly creaked and opened from the inside.
When he looked up, the cold girl who had just been standing in front of the door had disappeared.
At the same time, Bai Ling's clear and angry voice came from the door: "Sir, come in and be punished!"