The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 191: Enjoying Life Without Regrets

Chapter 191: Enjoying Life Without Regrets

A slight twitch appeared at the corner of Chu Hanlin’s mouth as he thought to himself that he had indeed failed to properly educate his son, who seemed to lack any sense of shame or propriety.

On the other hand, Shen couldn’t help but chuckle as she covered her mouth. "Marquis, I don’t think Shuo’er is lacking in any way. He respects his parents, cares for his family, and possesses a versatile charm. Any woman who marries him will undoubtedly lead a blissful life without any grievances."

"Indeed, Shuo’er is exceptional. As a father, how could you underestimate your own son?"

The dowager also chimed in, her face beaming with a smile as she looked at Chu Shuo.

"If you truly fancy Miss Lu, grandmother will immediately go to the Prime Minister’s residence and arrange the marriage for you!"

Furthermore, considering that Lu Yanyan had caused a scene at A’li’s coming-of-age ceremony, tarnishing her reputation, they no longer held any grudges.

What reason would Prime Minister Lu have to reject the proposal?

"Really? Thank you, grandmother!" Chu Chao’s mouth curled up in excitement.

Helpless, Chu Hanlin could only let his mother handle the arrangements.

However, he didn’t underestimate his own son either.

He made sure that Shen accompanied them, ensuring that the gifts they brought were prepared meticulously, so as not to appear inferior.

Meanwhile, at the Prime Minister’s residence, after freshening up and changing into a new outfit, Lu Zheng heard the arrival of the Zhong family’s servants.

With Zhong Mingyu’s tragic death, leaving behind only a lifeless body, Madam Zhong had long been reduced to a state of inconsolable grief, bedridden and unable to rise.

The one who came was Mr. Zhong himself.

His complexion was also not good, unable to conceal his heartache and exhaustion.

He had learned about many things and knew that the three-tailed fox demon had targeted Lu Zheng, resulting in the loss of his daughter’s life.

Although he understood the reasoning behind it, he couldn’t help but blame Lu Zheng in his heart.

If it weren’t for Lu Zheng’s involvement with that fox demon, his daughter wouldn’t have met such a tragic end.

But upon further reflection, he blamed himself even more.

After all, it was he who had arranged this marriage.

It was his daughter whom he had caused to die!

Prime Minister Lu and his wife also felt a sense of guilt, so they could only console Mr. Zhong and offer their condolences.

"I came here today to speak on behalf of my daughter..." Mr. Zhong suddenly stopped, unsure of how to continue.

"I understand what you mean, Father-in-law," Lu Zheng spoke up.

Mr. Zhong was taken aback, tears welling up in his eyes.

"You..."

"Mingyu will forever be my wife, the daughter-in-law of the Lu family. Please rest assured, Father-in-law," Lu Zheng said solemnly.

Tears continued to flow uncontrollably down Mr. Zhong’s face.

He quickly wiped them away with his sleeve and looked at Prime Minister Lu and his wife.

Seeing that they didn’t object, he immediately felt a weight lifted off his heart.

"That’s good." Mr. Zhong’s voice choked with emotion. "Mingyu died a tragic death. As her father, I cannot let her memorial tablet go unattended."

The Zhong family debated endlessly about this matter.

Some relatives believed that since Zhong Mingyu had provoked a demonic entity and was a daughter, her memorial tablet should not be placed in the ancestral hall.

Now that Lu Zheng was willing to acknowledge her, it couldn’t get any better.

After all, the one who married into the Lu family wasn’t their daughter, but a demon disguised as their daughter.

At this moment, Lu Zheng knelt down, his face calm but filled with endless guilt.

"It was my fault. I apologize to you, Father-in-law."

After speaking, he kowtowed to Mr. Zhong.

"Ah!" Mr. Zhong hurriedly stepped forward, stopping Lu Zheng from continuing to kowtow.

"It was the wickedness of that demon, not your fault. Blame should not fall upon you, but upon Mingyu’s ill-fated destiny."

He had a lump in his throat.

Although he still harbored some resentment, seeing Lu Zheng’s remorse, all his anger dissipated.

However, Lu Zheng didn’t see it that way.

He feared that he was a harbinger of disaster, which led others to encounter such calamities.

After seeing off Mr. Zhong, the atmosphere in the Prime Minister’s residence remained somber.

After all, what was initially a joyous occasion had turned into a funeral.

Moreover, there were various rumors circulating outside, all claiming that their son had provoked a demonic entity.

It seemed that it would be difficult for their son to have another good marriage prospect.

Lu Zheng immediately sensed his parents’ worries and spoke directly, "Father, Mother, there’s no need to worry. I will never marry again in this lifetime."

"Zheng’er, how can this be?" Lady Prime Minister’s reaction was particularly intense as she stepped forward and tightly grasped Lu Zheng’s hand.

"You are our only son. If you don’t marry, do you want our family line to end with you?"

"We can adopt a child from a collateral branch when the time comes. It will be the same," Lu Zheng’s features were clear under the sunlight, resolute and serious.

He was determined, and his parents stared at him for a while before finally saying, "Alright, you can decide for yourself."

Their son had experienced a lot in these past few days and had already formed his own ideas.

Lady Prime Minister looked dejected and could only sigh.

Then, she thought of something and hurriedly headed towards her daughter’s courtyard.

In these past few days, Lu Yanyan had lost her appetite for food and drink.

As soon as Luzheng returned safely, she immediately devoured two bowls of rice. Now, she paced around the room, trying to ease her digestion.

When she saw the Prime Minister’s wife rushing over, she was taken aback for a moment.

"Mother, what’s the matter?"

The Prime Minister’s wife breathed a sigh of relief and says, "Freshen up, we shall promptly go to the Anyang Marquis’s residence."

"Ah?" Lu Yanyan was once again stunned.

"Go... go to the Anyang Marquis’s residence for what?"

"Naturally, to discuss your marriage," the Prime Minister’s wife casually remarked. "Your brother has already been greatly affected and refuses to marry again. I fear you may follow suit and stubbornly declare a lifelong refusal to wed." Lu Yanyan was somewhat surprised, but she also found it reasonable.

However, she was not so stubborn as to remain unmarried for the sake of Chu Shuo alone.

Her face reddens, and she lowered her head, saying, "Mother, there’s no need to be so anxious, is there?"

On that day, when Chu Shuo offered to stand in for her, she had already guessed his intentions.

Although she was initially flustered, there was also a hint of joy in her heart.

"How can we not be anxious? If someone else seizes the opportunity, are you really willing to become a concubine?"

The Prime Minister’s wife called for the maidservant, urging them to hurry and prepare.

She could no longer endure any more setbacks.

The maidservants quickly engaged themselves, ensuring that the attire and jewelry are elegant and appropriate, without any breach of etiquette.

While Lu Yanyan was getting dressed and groomed, someone arrived and announced that the Dowager Lady had come with Chu Shuo to pay a visit.

The Prime Minister’s wife was somewhat stunned.

"Why has the Dowager Lady come?"

It should be noted that the Dowager Lady was highly respected and rarely left her residence.

Lu Yanyan’s eyes lighted up.

"Chu Shuo is here too?" The maidservant nodded.

"Yes, and he has brought many gifts." Lu Yanyan immediately got up, unable to contain her eagerness to see him.

The Prime Minister’s wife held her back and said, "Don’t be restless, lest you lose your composure in front of the Dowager Lady."

Lu Yanyan calmed down slightly, but her heart continued to race.

She twisted her fingers, wondering what the purpose of the Dowager Lady’s visit with Chu Shuo might be.

In the flower hall, she saw Chu Shuo wearing a dark blue round-collared robe, his hair adorned with an exquisite white jade crown, and a sachet and jade pendant hanging from his waist.

Regardless of the occasion, Chu Shuo always exuded an air of nobility.

Lu Yanyan’s heart fluttered, and in her distraction, she accidentally stepped on her skirt, letting out a scream as she stumbled and fell to the ground.

The Prime Minister’s wife furrowed her brow.

"Quickly help Miss up."