Reborn: The First Rank "Madam"

C156 – Literature or Martial!!!

The fifth day of May arrived very quickly. Almost all the citizens of the capital rushed onto the streets, wanting to see what the wedding ceremony between Duke Zhen and the top scorer would be like.

Someone had long since asked around and found out that the new top scholar did not live in Zuo’s Mansion, but in another house that was not too far away from Zuo’s Mansion.

At the beginning, everyone was still puzzled. They hadn’t heard that this top scholar was a branch family member. Why did he live in such a good house and live in someone else’s house?

Not long after, someone revealed that the leftover top scholar lived in Zuo Family’s place. However, it was not the main room but the second room.

This was even more strange, wasn’t Zuo Shaoqing in the main house?

However, this doubt did not last for long, because the dirty deeds of the Zuo Family Room that were previously spread all over the streets were still fresh in their ears. Moreover, there was news that the Zuo Family Room was preparing the dowry as well, but alas, it was not prepared for the left side of the line, but for Miss Zuo.

It was only then that everyone remembered, Zuo Family elder miss was going to marry into Jiang’s Mansion as a concubine, wouldn’t he also have to prepare a dowry?

Regarding this phenomenon, some people said that Zuo Shaoqing was too unfilial. No matter how despicable his family was, he was still the eldest son of the concubine. How could he marry from someone else?

Some people even said that they were forced to live in their second uncle’s house. Their own family must have gone too far. Otherwise, who would be unable to let their own family go?

“Coming, coming… The wedding procession has arrived…” Chenchen, on the other hand, had already lit up thousands of firecrackers in front of Zuo Family Room 2.

Red paper flew everywhere and thick smoke covered the entire street, obstructing people’s line of sight.

His eyes could not clearly see the person, but his ears could clearly hear the approaching music. Wasn’t that the music for the wedding? But… What was with those orderly footsteps?

When the smoke slowly dispersed, everyone saw the long line and their eyes immediately went wide.

At the head of the pack was a tall horse, which was completely red in color. It was obvious that it was no ordinary horse. The bright-looking bridegroom on the horse wore a bright red wedding dress, with a large red flower hanging on his chest, which matched the indescribable feeling of joy on Master Lu’s handsome face.

Behind him, there were two rows of armored soldiers of the same height. Looking carefully, there were actually five hundred soldiers. However, what these soldiers were holding were not murderous weapons, but instruments such as firecrackers, drums, drums, etc.

This scene was a bit out of place, especially when the entire wedding procession was filled with a sharp and murderous aura. If they weren’t playing around happily, everyone would have thought that they were going to enter the battlefield.

Reaching the Zuo’s Mansion, Master Lu raised his right hand, and the procession immediately stopped. The wedding lady who came out from nowhere immediately knocked on the door, and shouted: “The auspicious hour has arrived, the groom to pick up the bride… The groom is coming…”

The wedding lady’s mouth twitched. Why did it feel so awkward when the groom was picking up the groom?

In order for the groom to take someone away, he had to pass through the test of civil and military affairs prepared by his parents. Firstly, he had to demonstrate that he possessed both civil and military skills, and secondly, he showed his sincerity and sincerity.

Lu Zheng jumped off the horse and walked through the gate alone without any helpers.

Zuo Yunyang was furious. No one came to the main room on such an important day. If this got out, not only would the main house lose their face, even Zuo Shaoqing would be criticized.

“Master… I can’t take it anymore, the groom is in the backyard…”

“What? Just a moment of meaning will do!” How could those useless servants in his family stop Master Lu? Moreover, passing the trial was only a formality.

“Quickly go and see if the old master has arrived.” Zuo Yunyang paced back and forth in the lobby, anxious and angry. Before the bride left, she had to pay her respects to her parents and the groom had to kowtow to his in-laws. If this Zuo Yunwen and his wife didn’t come, what would they do?

“Old master, I’ve just looked through it and I’m not here yet…” The butler wiped off his sweat. He could not help but criticize Old Master Zuo in his heart. No matter how unhappy he was, he should show his face to Master Lu.

“Go! Even if you want to tie them up, you have to do it for me!” Zuo Yunyang gritted his teeth as he ordered.

“Huh?” The butler was surprised.

“Go! If there’s anything, I’ll carry it!”

“Eh…” When the butler heard this, he hurriedly led a few strong servants out of the house. However, just as he stepped out of the door, he saw Lord Zuo holding onto a man and running towards him.

Lu Zheng took care of the so-called “Wu Guan” with one hand and walked towards Zuo Shaoqing’s yard according to Yinyi’s advance report.

However, just as he entered the courtyard, he was stopped by a little guy.

“That… That…” Zuo Shao Jin scratched his head and thought for a long time, yet he didn’t know how to call Master Lu, sister-in-law? Brother-in-law? It didn’t seem right.

Lu Zheng put a finger on Zuo Shao Jin’s forehead and pushed him a step back, “Alright, kid, go play on the side!”

Zuo Shaojin’s face turned red, he stubbornly stretched out his hands to block Lu Zheng, “No way, my dad said he can only let me in after I’ve passed.”

Lu Zheng slightly smiled. He felt that this brat was rather interesting and teased him: “Sure, then do you want to compete in a martial competition or in a competition?”

Zuo Shaojin raised his head to look at Lu Zheng who was twice his height, then looked down at his short stature and firmly said, “Wen Chao!”

“Alright, then set the question.” Lu Zheng took a step back, crossed his arms, and stood there calmly. However, his gaze was fixed on the door that was closed shut ten steps away.

He thought that asking for an imperial edict to bestow the marriage and organizing another grand wedding would be perfect, but he had forgotten about the situation with Zuo’s Mansion.

Zuo Shaoqing had said that he didn’t want to marry in the Zuo Family main house, nor did he want to see the people who married there. He would rather live at Wu Tie’s house and not have his parents or brothers send him off.

It was one thing if Zuo Shaoqing didn’t like it, but it was another if they didn’t come. Those people actually didn’t even want the most basic etiquette, leaving Zuo Shaoqing alone in the second house to get married.

He, Lu Zheng’s wife, actually dared to ignore him like this. He really didn’t know if those people had too much experience or were just too stupid!

Zuo Shao Jin was only 10 years old and his knowledge was limited. A few couples were easily identified by Lu Zheng, but he couldn’t think of any questions, so he had to put his arms down.

Lu Zheng flicked his forehead, took out a jade pendant from his belt and handed it to him, then walked around him towards Zuo Shaoqing’s room.

When the door was pushed open, he was stunned for a moment. He thought Zuo Shaoqing was sitting inside alone, but he unexpectedly saw the other three people.

Luo Xiaoliu stood obediently beside Zuo Shaoqing. The moment he saw Zhou Tie enter, he immediately went up to him and greeted him flattering him. Besides him, there were also two old acquaintances in the room, Qu Changqing and Jiung Hengzhou.

Lu Zheng’s eyes flashed past them and stared at Zuo Shaoqing, who was wearing a red robe. Their wedding dress was of the same style and was chosen by Lu Zheng from the sample sent over by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

It was just that the same clothes on Lu Zheng made him look dignified, but on Zuo Shaoqing’s body, it made him look waist, legs, and even more gentle. Along with his jade-like face, it caused people to think of that line of poetry: “Peach in heaven, shine brilliantly.”

Zuo Shaoqing had a smile on his face and his eyes were bright, “You’re here?”

“Yes, I’m here.” Lu Zheng walked over step by step and straightened the golden crown on his head. Then, he straightened the collar that was not messy and held his hand, “Let’s go, I’ll take you home!”

The corner of Zuo Shaoqing’s mouth lifted as a glint flashed across his eyes. In the end, he only spat out one word: “Alright!”

Qu Changqing and Jiung Hengzhou were stunned on the side at the same time. They were originally invited to come and see Zuo Shaoqing off. With their relationship, Qu Changqing and Zuo Shaoqing were naturally duty-bound. Jiung Hengzhou had taken the initiative to send himself over.

He didn’t know why he was here either. Perhaps he just wanted to witness a ridiculous wedding, but the scene before him made him unable to laugh.

Originally, Master Lu also had such a gentle side. Unfortunately, this kind of gentleness belonged solely to Zuo Shaoqing. Jiung Hengzhou didn’t understand where the disappointment in his heart came from.

Just as Lu Zheng was about to bring the person away, Qu Changqing suddenly stood in front of the two of them.

Lu Zheng’s eyes narrowed, “What? You still want to pass?”

Qu Changqing braced himself to explain: “No… Master Lu, when women are married, their brothers carry them on their backs. Brides are not allowed to touch the ground, so… So, the student should carry Shao Qing out, right?”

“You?” Lu Zheng looked at him sideways and gave a cold snort. He then carried Zuo Shaoqing by his waist and walked past him.

What a joke! How could he let other men carry him? Don’t even think about it!

Zuo Shaoqing was shocked and struggled to get down, “Master Lu… Put me down!” This posture… It would be weird if he didn’t get laughed to death by others when he went out!

“Don’t move!” Lu Zheng glared at him and asked with an unfriendly tone, “Do you want me to carry you out, or do you want Brother Qu to carry you out?”

Zuo Shaoqing choked. This tone didn’t sound right no matter how he listened, so he honestly wrapped his arms around Ye Zichen’s neck and let him hug.

He was sure that if he dared to choose the latter, his future days would be difficult!

Lu Zheng smiled with satisfaction and walked out with his bride in his arms.