The Lucky Heiress

Lu Yuhong glanced at her and said, “Thank you, Miss Wei.”

Since coming to Taizhou prefecture, he had tasted this dish before. But he found it quite average, not something he would consider delicious.

However, since it was given by Wei Qingruo, it was definitely worth a try.

Lu Yuhong put the wine jug in his hand on a stool next to him, then picked up a large shrimp from the pickled seafood with his chopsticks.

Sampling it with an open mind, he soon expressed amazement.

“Miss Wei, did you make this pickled seafood?” Lu Yuhong asked.

“Yes, I made some in my spare time.”

“Your cooking skills are truly superb, Miss Wei. This is more delicious than any pickled food I’ve eaten before. It enhances the fresh taste of the seafood. Combining this pickle with thyme is an absolute match!” Lu Yuhong praised unabashedly.

“I am glad you liked it,” Wei Ruo said.

Lu Yuhong couldn’t help sighing, “Xiu Fengyuan is such a fortunate man!” The fact that the Xiu Family’s Madam had approached the Wei Family seeking a marital alliance was no longer a secret. Plus, Xiu Fengyuan had hinted at this to them as well. Therefore, Lu Yuhong was certain that Miss Wei would marry Xiu Fengyuan in the future.

Thinking about this, Lu Yuhong felt somewhat envious of Xiu Fengyuan – of course, it was merely about his ability to enjoy delicious food.

“Could you pass a message on to Master Xiu for me?” Wei Ruo asked.

“Go ahead and say it. Not only a message, but I could even deliver a letter for you too.” Having tasted the beautiful wine and delicious food, Lu Yuhong was more than willing to help.

-I am wild in nature and do not have the demeanor of a good wife. Master Xiu is a well-rounded scholar and should have a better match.” Wei Ruo stated.

Surprised, Lu Yuhong asked, “Miss Wei, you want me to help you reject Xiu Fengyuan?”

“Exactly.”

“This…” Lu Yuhong now regretted his hasty promise.

He initially thought it was going to be a message of yearning, and was more than happy to help. But for such a ruthless message, he needed to consider it more carefully.

“Master Lu just drank my wine and ate my seafood,” Wei Ruo said.

Lu Yuhong was speechless, glancing at the wine and pickles in front of him. It was too late to spit them out even if he wanted to. Besides, it would be a waste to spit out such delicious food.

-Why don’t you let your brother pass on this message for you? It would be more fitting coming from him, wouldn’t it?” Lu Yuhong asked.

-My brother might not be willing to help me,” Wei Ruo replied. This was one of the reasons, plus she didn’t want to trouble Wei Yichen too much.

“That makes sense…” Lu Yuhong understood the Wei Family’s position. No matter how you looked at it, a marriage would be a match of the Wei Family marrying up, and they had no reason to refuse.

So, Lu Yuhong agreed reluctantly, “Alright, I’ll pass on your intention but I won’t say too much more. I don’t want to be the villain tearing apart a

marriage.”

“Thank you, Master Lu,” Wei Ruo said.

Lu Yuhong didn’t give it much more thought and continued to eat and drink, while also watching the bustling scene outside.

Before the contest even started, Lu Yuhong had finished his drink. His alcohol tolerance was impressive. Wei Ruo’s drink was a high degree liquor, and the jug contained more than half a catty, but he had managed to finish it all.

Wei Ruo signaled Xiumei to bring Lu Yuhong another jug of wine.

Xiumei complied, knowing that her mistress intended to serve more wine to

Master Lu.

Xiumei fetched another jug from the storage room and gave it to Lu Yuhong. Seeing another jug of wine, Lu Yuhong was surprised, “I thought you said there was no more? How come there’s another jug?

Wei Ruo replied, “I stored some here in advance. Today, Master Lu can drink to your heart’s content.”

Hearing this, Lu Yuhong complimented, “Miss Wei, you are truly a generous person. If you were a man, I’m sure we would become friends!”

“Master Lu, you’re too polite. Good wine is fitting for a hero. A man with your courage deserves this wine,” Wei Ruo praised.

Lu Yuhong was very responsive, grabbing his wine and continuing to drink happily.

Seeing Lu Yuhong drinking with such enthusiasm, Wei Ruo started to probe, “Master Lu, have you been studying at Anzhou Academy recently? Why not return to Capital City?”

■■I would like to go back to Capital City, but as the seventh prince hasn’t returned, I have to stay and accompany him. As for going to Anzhou Academy, it’s not just for studying. It’s also to help the Seventh Prince.” Lu Yuhong, despite being a great drinker, had his brain relaxed by the alcohol.

He was always a trusting person and answered Wei Ruo’s inquiry truthfully. “How so? How does going to Anzhou Academy help the Seventh Prince? Is there something he wants in the academy?” Wei Ruo continued to probe.

-Not a thing, but a person. I’d say that person doesn’t exist, but the Seventh Prince believes otherwise. He always thinks that the so-called Ninth Prince is still in this world and is constantly trying to find him. But there’s no trace of this person in the whole Jiangzhe, let alone Taizhou prefecture. It’s not finding a person, it’s like finding a needle in the sea.” Drunk on the wine, Lu Yuhong was venting to Wei Ruo.

The Ninth Prince again.

The original owner’s memory didn’t include such a prince. Why would he keep appearing in her life in this world?

What had changed?

“I see, it must be tough for you, Master Lu,” Wei Ruo said.

“It’s not tough, I’ve got nothing else to do after all. I wanted to join the military with the Seventh Prince, but my old man won’t allow it. He said it’s dangerous in the military and that I’m the only son in the family, so I can’t take risks. He had several near-death experiences on the battlefield, but he never backed down. Why is he so timid when it comes to me?” Lu Yuhong complained.

“Your old man is just concerned for your safety.”

“Well, I wanted to serve in the military, but I ended up in Taizhou prefecture. I haven’t even set foot in the Anti-Japanese Army camp in Taizhou prefecture.” Lu Yuhong expressed regret again.

Wei Ruo gave a faint smile, “By the way, I heard that your grandfather also appreciates good wine.”

“Yes, my old man doesn’t have many hobbies in life. The only thing he enjoys is wine, the stronger the better.” Lu Yuhong stated.

“Master Lu, I have a few jars of thyme wine. Would you accept them as a gift? You could give them to your grandfather in show of filial piety. Maybe he will let you join the military if he’s pleased,” Wei Ruo suggested.

“What? You have a few jars of thyme wine?” Lu Yuhong, completely engrossed in the alcohol, was a little doubtful of his own ears.

Lu Yuhong looked at Wei Ruo in surprise, although from his perspective he could only see the fair shadow projected onto the screen.

“Eight jars.” Wei Ruo gave him the number.

“Where did you get all these jars of thyme wine, Miss Wei?”

Lu Yuhong’s curiosity took over due to his drunkenness. The entire Taizhou prefecture had been wanting to buy thyme wine. But currently, there were only two places selling it in limited quantities.. Storing even one jar was hard, let alone eight jars when Wei Ruo just casually mentioned it!