Behind the gilded screen in the main hall of the Lu Mansion, Lu Mingyuan's jade thumb ring tapped against the armrest for the third time. Lu Jingyuan stood by the window, watching Third Uncle stare at the official notice from Shuntian Prefecture, his gaze lingering on the words "Jiang Wan is virtuous and capable." Inwardly, Lu Jingyuan weighed the situation—this was Jiang Wan's third appearance at a Lu family gathering, but unlike the previous two, today she was followed by the steward of the Marquis's Mansion and representatives of the commoners from West City.
"Does Third Uncle have any doubts?" Lu Jingyuan spoke, his voice carrying just the right measure of concern.
Lu Mingyuan raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the warm jade bracelet on Jiang Wan's wrist—an heirloom from Mother Lu, which now looked as if it had been made specifically for Jiang Wan. He cleared his throat. "The public notice was issued by Shuntian Prefecture, but the common folk..."
Chapter 224