Yi Qing didn't even bat an eyelid, as if she hadn't caught his insinuation at all. She casually threw out the next question, "On the side of the Marquis of Huai'en's Mansion, who is the one betrothed to Yi Weiwei?"
Actually, there was something she couldn't quite figure out. The old Duke Di had made illustrious military achievements and his influence still lingered. His sons were also pillars of the court. How could they just watch their granddaughter being forced into marriage?
A spineless wretch like the Marquis of Huai'en deserved to fail to uphold the honor of the marquis's mansion. But the stepmother she knew was also a daughter of a military family. How could she tolerate such a humiliation?
Not to mention her own flesh and blood, even if she sent a concubine - born daughter out to be mistreated, would she have any face left?
Lu Tianzuo pressed his fist against his lips and coughed lightly, "This, this..."
Seeing his hesitation, Yi Qing rolled her eyes, "Could it be Xiao Jinghan?"
Lu Tianzuo, "… How could it be? It's my elder cousin, Lu Tianxun."
Even though Yi Qing didn't go out very often, this name was like thunder in her ears.
The peerless and jade - like young master Lu Tianxun was astonishingly talented.
However, he was a lame man and mostly sat in a wheelchair.
But his talent was enough to make up for his defect. Moreover, he had a gentle and kind personality and his conduct was highly praised by the world. So he was still the dream lover of countless young girls.
No wonder the stepmother was willing to accept this marriage.
Even with a little defect, what did it matter for such an outstanding talent?
How could a shallow and vicious person like Yi Weiwei understand this painstaking effort?
"So the only one who opposed this marriage was Yi Weiwei, and it was also her who wanted me to take her place, right?" Yi Qing asked with certainty.
Lu Tianzuo nodded, "Miss Yi is very intelligent."
Yi Qing gently tapped on the table, lost in thought.
Lu Tianzuo picked up the teacup and asked, "What else do you want to know, Miss Yi?"
He lowered his head and took a sip, but his eyes were always fixed on Yi Qing.
Yi Qing rolled her eyes, "I want to know if your family would be willing if I marry your elder cousin with Baozi."
Lu Tianzuo spat out a mouthful of tea.
"Sorry, but what Miss Yi said is really..."
It was really shocking.
"I'm just joking," Yi Qing said, "If I have to get married, Lu Tianxun might be a good choice. But I'm not interested in getting married and I won't rely on your Lu family."
Lu Tianzuo laughed heartily, "Actually, if there were no Baozi, it might be possible."
Yi Qing gave him a disdainful look, "General Lu, you must have had a really hard time growing up under the halo of such an elder cousin."
"Hard, extremely hard."
Lu Tianzuo recalled the past and felt sorry for himself.
Lu Tianxun was both well - versed in literature and martial arts since childhood, and was a nightmare for all the children in the Lu family.
Almost all the children in the Lu family grew up hearing the words "Look at Brother (Brother) Tianxun".
"So actually you hope that a rough person like me will take the edge off him, right?"
Lu Tianzuo raised his sleeve to wipe the sweat off his forehead. This girl was really too shrewd.
Although this was just a joking thought in his heart, being exposed by her still made him not know how to handle it.
"If I were you," Yi Qing continued, "I would ruin his marriage with Yi Weiwei, unless you want the Lu family to be in a complete mess in the future."
"Do you want to recommend yourself and take her place?" Lu Tianzuo joked.
"I'd rather meet him and see if he really has the talent and learning." Yi Qing said.
"And if he does?" Lu Tianzuo's eyes lit up. He was eager to tell Xiao Tian about their conversation.
"If he does, of course I'll let Baozi be his apprentice." Yi Qing said matter - of - factly.
"… That's impossible. My elder cousin doesn't take apprentices."
Yi Qing smiled faintly, "I heard that Lu Tianxun has never given up the hope of curing his leg and has been searching for famous doctors everywhere. Coincidentally, I'm a doctor."
This was the reason why she said it was okay to marry Lu Tianzuo.
He had a request for her. Then she could negotiate terms to protect herself and Baozi.
"Do you mean that you can cure my elder cousin's leg?" Lu Tianzuo stood up excitedly, staring at Yi Qing without blinking, and his voice was trembling slightly.
"I can't..."
Lu Tianzuo, "…"
But Yi Qing laughed, "I'm not sure, but I can give it a try."
"Then shall we go now?" Lu Tianzuo's heart was about to jump out.
He had a very good relationship with his elder cousin and naturally hoped that he could stand up soon.
"No," Yi Qing said, "You go back and ask him first if he is willing to take an apprentice."
"Miss Yi, this is not right," Lu Tianzuo said, "Isn't it the benevolence of a doctor to relieve the sick without conditions? How can you set conditions?"
Yi Qing looked at him half - smiling, "Isn't it the mission of a man to defend the country? Why does General Lu still take the salary from the court?"
Who had really transcended the mundane world and had no desires?
Let you act high - and - mighty!
Lu Tianzuo was left speechless by her retort, but he was still very excited, "I was wrong. Miss Yi, wait for me. I'll go back and ask right away."
After he went out, he said to Xiao Tian, "I have something urgent and I have to leave first" and then ran away in a hurry.
Xiao Tian was also very confused. When he came back and asked Yi Qing, the latter didn't hide anything and told him the truth.
Xiao Tian's face turned as black as iron, "Do you want to marry Lu Tianxun?"