Who Can You Be With If Not Me?

After reading the message, the Lord and Lady of the Lu family went wild with joy. Their peculiar son finally wanted someone! When they return, they'll definitely thank their ancestors. Fortunately, that disappointing thing was finally sent away.

On ordinary days, how unpopular was Young Master Lu with his parents?

"Father. Mother. What are you laughing about?" Lu Ning Er, who had followed her parents on the journey, looked at her smiling parents in confusion. What great thing had happened for her parents to laugh to the extent— To the extent they didn't care about their image?

Lu Ning Er felt that she should give her parents some face though. [1] After all, sons and daughters should be more tolerant towards their parents.

"Your elder brother's wedding is just around the corner." Lu Xing Tian passed her the letter from home. "We'll set out first thing in the morning tomorrow."

Ling Ning Er read through the letter, and upon seeing the sentence: 'The lady is beautiful and has captured the young master's intention', her expression became dazed. "Father, elder brother really found a wife?"

Don't blame this three people from the Lu family for not believing their son (elder brother). Originally, there had been many ladies that had set their sights on her elder brother, desiring to marry him and climb up the ladder. In the end? All of them had been angered away by her elder brother. Ever since then, whenever she hears anything regarding her elder brother getting married, if she could hide, she would definitely hide without any exceptions.

Li Xing Tian's hand, which was holding a teacup, paused for a moment before stroking his goat beard that he had specially left untouched. Turning his sight onto his daughter, he rubbed her head with an affable smile. "How can you say that about your elder brother? Your elder brother is like an eucalyptus in the wind [2] and his appearance rivals that of Pan Yue's. [3] Which family's daughter wouldn't fight to marry him? It's only because of your elder brother who holds others in contempt."

"Father, do you not feel guilt when saying those words?" Were those words really used in describing her elder brother? She had nothing against the words praising his appearance. As for the part about daughters from all families fighting to marry him though...

Hearing her father say those words with any guilt, she already felt embarrassed.

"Girl, which part of your elder brother isn't good?" With a stepmother-like expression, Lady Lu stood behind her daughter.

"Mother, you've misunderstood. Your daughter is praising elder brother." The Lu family's Young Lady revealed an obviously fake smile towards her mother. "Seeing as Mother and Father has such good looks, as their child, elder brother would naturally be exceedingly beautiful."

"Of course my son would naturally be good-looking. It's you that causes your mother to have a headache. Of all the people, why did you have to look like your father?" In a single go, Lady Lu had reprimanded both father and daughter uncaringly. "A tall nose, small eyes, a small mouth and also large ears. At that time when you first opened your eyes, why did I immediately see your father? My daughter, why are you not able to think?" [4]

The face of the Lu family's eldest daughter — with a tall nose, small eyes, a small mouth and large ears —collapsed. Her looks could allow her to be regarded as one of the very best beautiful lady. Although her eyes weren't as big as her mother, but they were definitely beautiful as phoenix eyes. Her nose stuck out charmingly and she had a delicate ruby-lipped mouth. Even if her ears were large... Well, fortune tellers always said that large ears brought good fortune.

In addition, Young Lady Lu had a standard oval face. Combined with her features, although she wasn't a unrivalled beauty, she was definitely still pleasing to the eyes and mind. However, with a single comment from her mother, this face was said to be not beautiful at all...

Fortunately, Young Lady Lu was already accustomed to this attack, which often occured throughout the year. If she were to be some other female, it was very likely that she would have been mortally ashamed and would have hidden in her house, not daring to go out.

"Why are you speaking to my daughter this way?" Lu Xing Tian expressed his dissatisfaction. At that time, he had relied on his appearance to win the favour of the Yun family's eldest daughter. However, after they were together for a long time, his wife started to give him the cold-shoulder.

"If you don't like it, then fight me!" Lady Lu's almond-shaped eyes glared at him. "See whether this old mother won't beat the crap out of you!"

Lu Xing Tian didn't dare to fight? He really didn't dare. As a man, his martial arts weren't as good as his wife, he lacked the ability to manage the household as his wife could, it was to the extent that negotiating with outsiders was left to his wife as well...

Lord Lu felt somewhat anxious. He felt as if he was the 'wife' that had married into the Lu family instead.

"Let's talk about important things. We'll go back tomorrow and check out that lady's actual appearance. When the time comes, the two of you try and act somewhat intelligently for this old mother. If the lady is a money-grubber... Then properly whack her. If the lady is the daughter of a respectable household and you dare frighten her, don't blame this old mother for turning against you." Lady Lu slammed her palm down onto the table and in an instant, both Lu father and daughter hugged each other, quickly becoming a bundle.

Father, where exactly is my mother who you had originally took a fancy to? Lu Ning Er's eyes seemed to be asking her father who was bundled up with her.

As if he had heard a joke, Lord Lu laughed with ridicule towards his daughter. Originally, the eldest daughter of the Yun family had been known throughout the country for being gentle, thoughtful and good at understanding others. Furthermore, her martial arts were extremely good and her appearance was first-class. At that time, there had been no lack of handsome and talented youths that fancied her. In the end, he had depended on his looks to supress his rivals and got married to her.

On the wedding day of Young Lady Yun, everyone in the Yun family's compound had sat down on the floor and wailed. Everyone had assumed that the Yun family couldn't bear to marry off their Young Lady. It was only later on in the future did they realise. They couldn't bear to marry off their Young Lady? Wrong, these were obviously tears of happiness from marrying off their Young Lady!

The handsome and talented youths that had originally looked at him with envy for marrying the beauty, would now glance sideways at him with sympathy in their eyes.

But after all, everyone had their own good and bad points. So what if his wife was as tough as nails? In his heart, she was still the eldest daughter of the Yun family that had left him seemingly intoxicated and stupefied. Furthermore, he didn't need to manage the Lu family, it simply could not be any better.

So the last sentence was the main point?

Far away in the Lu family's compound, Young Master Lu personally prepared some food. Placing the food into a wooden meal box, be carried it back to his bedroom. Seeing the person on the bed was already in deep sleep, his eyes warmed. Seriously, no matter where he looks, this sight would always be beautiful.

Shao Qian had woken up when he had entered. Upon feeling someone staring at him, he cracked open his eyes. He was met with the sight of that person staring at him unblinkingly whilst sitting on the edge of the bed. He laughed, waving a hand in front of Lu Ao's face. "Is it done?"

"Done. Done." Lu Ao quickly got up to let the other person get down from the bed. However, after a while he realised that something wasn't right. He had obviously struck his acupoints...

"I-I-I obviously struck your acupoints." Lu Ao's entire being became flustered. Could it be that he broke free on his own? No, that couldn't be. Previously, he had examined his beloved and there wasn't any signs that he cultivated internal force.

"Mn. I broke free." Shao Qian pushed the man blocking him away. "Still not quickly setting it down?"

Hearing these instructions, Lu Ao hastily attended to it. After setting out all the dishes, he placed the meal box aside and stood at the side with a long face. "You obviously don't have any internal force..."

"Your strike was too weak." Although Shao Qian enjoyed seeing his partner's flustered appearance, he wouldn't deal any more pyschological shock to him.

Young Master Lu naturally accepted Shao Qian's words. If he said it was weak, then it was weak. Though, since he didn't leave after undoing his acupoint... Could he take it that the other was willing to be his partner in a specific relationship?

"I-I still don't know what your name is." Young Master Lu was somewhat sheepish as he spoke these words. After all, he had brought this person back to the Lu family's compound, yet he still didn't know his name. Would his partner feel like he didn't attach much importance to him?

Thinking about this possibility, Young Master Lu was on the verge of crying. At that time, as he was afraid that he would escape, he didn't even remember to ask for his name before knocking him out...

"Bai Qing Xuan." The Original was called Bai Qing Xuan, of the Shi generation [3] and di son of the Bai family. Other than him, he still had three other younger brothers, Bai Shi Yong, Bai Shi Xing, Bai Shi Zhong.

Originally, Lord Bai had went against the family's elders to name him such. According to him, nobody had a say in naming the apple of his eye, and since he had decided on that name, then he would be named as such.

The elders of the family were helpless and could only add the name 'Bai Qing Xuan' into the genealogical record. The names of his brothers that were born after him were all chosen by the family's elders. This was also one of the reason why the three youngest brothers of the family found him offensive to their eyes.

"Bai. Qing. Xuan." Lu Ao held the name of his beloved person in his mouth and tried it out a few times, before he spoke happily, "As expected, a really nice."

Shao Qian ate the meal on the table in a leisurely manner. This cook's ability wasn't that bad and was very similiar to the regent's cooking. This... Could it be...

"You made this." Shao Qian wasn't asking, merely stating a fact. It was likely that only this person could create this kind of flavour.

"How did you know?" Was it possible that Qing Xuan went to the kitchen just now? No, that couldn't be. As Qing Xuan didn't know where the kitchen was located, he shouldn't be able to go there.

"I guessed." As expected, it was made by this person. Shao Qian felt some sweetness in his heart. No matter which world he goes to, this person would always be able to subconsciously remember what he likes. For example, these dishes in front of him. All of them were dishes that the regent frequently made, furthermore, they were also the dishes that he likes the most.

"Qing Xuan, our hearts really beat in unison." Lu Ao leaned partially onto the table, resting his chin in his palm as he smiled foolishly at Shao Qian. "Qing Xuan, I will definitely treat you well in the days to come."

I won't let you suffer grievances or let others bully you. Of course, I won't bully you either. I will give the very best to you and won't let you experience even a tiny bit of hardship.

"Who agreed to marry you?" This utterly shameless person. This world was particular about the old proper way of contracting a marriage, yet you're making a pledge to get married without your parents' approval? Did your parents agree? Did my parents agree? Furthermore, why was it him who was being married off [4]?

"Who else are you going to be with if not me?" Lu Ao felt anxious. Lu Ao felt wronged. Lu Ao felt tears start to form in his eyes. His beloved person didn't want to be with him. What should he do? Why wasn't his mother back yet? If she was back, she would definitely help him get Qing Xuan to stay.