Chapter 1753: The Lu Family Wonât Do It Chapter 1753: The Lu Family Wonât Do It Editor: Henyee Translations Uncle Qing and Aunt Qing exchanged nods in agreement.
These two were not just ordinary aides; they were pillars of support left by Madam Zheng for Zhao Shu, and their words held immense weight.
The patriarch and his wife found themselves unable to counter their stance.
Sharing a meaningful glance, the couple realized they had no choice but to let go of their objections.
Zhao Shuâs choice in marriage surpassed the standards set by his family.
There was no logical reason for him to reconsider.
Besides, given the prospective spouseâs popularity with the Crown Prince and the remarkable achievement of being a fifth-grade official at such a young age, Zhao Shuâs future seemed boundless.
The patriarch dared not risk offending such a significant figure easily.
With a few words of blessing, the patriarch dismissed Zhao Shu, leaving him to rest.
Once Zhao Shu departed, an unspoken conversation passed between the patriarch and his wife.
The patriarch sighed, breaking the silence.
âLet it be.
Regardless, Shu treats us well!
His choice will benefit the Zhao Family in the long run!â His wife sighed in agreement.
Though lingering reluctance remained, they had to concede.
Zhao Shuâs generosity, especially during festive occasions, was undeniable.
The New Yearâs gifts and the fifteenth of August brocade, with each piece valued at three hundred taels of silver, showcased his affluence.
The silver alone amounted to a generous sum of five thousand taels.
Comparatively, Zhao Mu paled in comparison.
The matter seemed settled, but when the patriarchâs wife confided in her cousin, Mrs.
Lu, about Zhao Shuâs choice, Mrs.
Lu was taken aback and displeased.
Initially confident in the match, Mrs.
Lu had assumed Zhao Shu, with no other elders to consider, would naturally heed the suggestions of the patriarch and his wife.
She had already envisioned the calculation of Zhao Shuâs assets.
Mrs.
Lu had meticulously planned everything.
Once her youngest daughter was engaged to Zhao Shu, she intended to have them married within the next two to three months.
Considering Zhao Shuâs age, it was high time for him to settle down.
Post-wedding, she envisioned a stint at Zhao Shuâs residence to assist her daughter in managing the household.
Anyone deemed unruly or disobedient would be promptly dismissed.
Her strategic move involved entrusting her son, daughter-in-law, two other daughters, and son-in-law with the responsibilities of the Zhao Familyâs business.
They were family, and Mrs.
Lu insisted on their active involvement, unwilling to let outsiders take charge.
Mrs.
Lu felt empowered to scheme in such a way because she perceived Zhao Shu as vulnerable, lacking parents or siblings.
In due time, she would become his mother-in-law and the closest elder in his lifeââŹâhow could he possibly resist?
Mrs.
Lu went so far as to inquire about Zhao Shuâs assets, piecing together enough information to fuel her excitement.
As she shared her plans with her family, excitement rippled through them as well.
Despite Mrs.
Lu and her husband urging caution and discretion about their newfound wealth, their secrecy didnât last long.
Once the news broke, it spread like wildfire.
The sons and daughters-in-law of the Lu family, unable to contain their enthusiasm, inadvertently leaked the information.
Despite fervent warnings to keep it under wraps, word got out.
Rumors echoed throughout the community, with even the youngest child in the neighborhood supposedly aware that the Lu familyâs youngest daughter was on the verge of marrying the wealthiest man in YangzhouââŹâZhao Shu.
The Lu familyâs fortune seemed destined to soar.
Just as the Lu family reveled in their imminent prosperity, the wife of the Zhao familyâs patriarch abruptly instructed them to abandon their plans.
Letting go of such aspirations proved to be an unbearable task for the Lu family.
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