Chapter 48: Lu Miaoge!

“Uncle Lu, I’m truly honored and thrilled that the family head is willing to marry the Second Young Miss to me.”

“I do like the Second Young Miss, but we are not suited for each other.”

Lu Changsheng smiled bitterly as he spoke to Uncle Lu, who looked ready to question him.

“I already have many wives and children. When I sought immortality, I vowed to marry a hundred wives and have hundreds of children.”

“But the Second Young Miss desires someone who can wholeheartedly devote themselves to her, and that’s something I can’t do…”

“So, although there is fate, we are not meant to be. Even if we were to become husband and wife, this could sow seeds of conflict.”

“If conflicts arise, I would feel guilty towards the family head for his recognition and training, unable to face him.”

Lu Changsheng spoke earnestly.

Uncle Lu’s wrinkled face twitched slightly at Lu Changsheng’s words.

Aiming for a hundred wives and having hundreds of children indeed stretched his tolerance.

He wanted to ask, “Are you a breeding hog?”

But considering that in just over four years, Lu Changsheng had already been with twelve women, continuously having children,

there’s indeed a sense he’s working toward that goal.

“Sigh!”

Uncle Lu sighed deeply.

He never expected that although Lu Miaohuan agreed to the match, Lu Changsheng found it unsuitable.

However, despite Lu Changsheng’s flawed reasoning, it was understandable.

While Lu Changsheng had outstanding talent in Talisman Making, it remained potential, not yet fully converted into strength.

If they did marry, Lu Miaohuan would have the upper hand, given her personality. Lu Changsheng would likely accommodate her more.

It would be okay if Lu Changsheng was willing to accommodate.

But if, as Lu Changsheng said, they ended in marital conflict, how would the Lu Family handle it?

Favoring Lu Miaohuan?

That would not do.

With Lu Changsheng’s exceptional talent in Talisman Making, if he advanced further to convert potential into strength, his standing would be comparable to a guest elder in the Lu Family.

Favoring her would breed resentment in Lu Changsheng, pushing him to leave.

The Lu Family intended to marry a direct-line daughter to tie Lu Changsheng firmly to them.

If mishandled, it would be counterproductive.

But favoring Lu Changsheng would trouble Lu Yuanshan Ding, the family head.

So, a marriage with Lu Miaohuan might lead to conflicts, posing a dilemma for the Lu Family.

“Alright, I understand your point. I will faithfully convey it to the family head.”

Uncle Lu patted Lu Changsheng’s shoulder and said no more.

After all, these matters require mutual consent; they couldn’t force Lu Changsheng.

Truth be told, the Lu Family might have a slight preference for Lu Changsheng.

“Thank you, Uncle Lu.”

Lu Changsheng expressed his gratitude with a look of guilt.

He originally planned to use this chance to discuss having Li Feiyu’s children with Lu Yuanshan Ding.

To see if Lu Yuanshan Ding could reduce the requirement for fifty children from Li Feiyu.

But now, he felt too embarrassed to bring it up, deciding to seek another opportunity later.

…….

“Did he say he wants a hundred wives and hundreds of children?”

Lu Yuanshan Ding felt speechless hearing Uncle Lu’s report, uncertain how to respond.

Is he trying to achieve in decades what would take a family generations?

Seems like Lu Changsheng really gave up on immortal cultivation, focusing only on having children.

Yet, considering his Ninth-Tier Spirit Root, Lu Yuanshan Ding understood a bit.

“Yes, family head.”

“Although it sounds like a joke, I felt Lu Changsheng genuinely meant it, not just excusing himself from marrying the Second Young Miss.”

Uncle Lu smiled wryly as he said.

Lu Yuanshan Ding nodded at his words.

He then let out a deep sigh and said, “I indeed overlooked this matter.”

Whether Lu Changsheng used it as an excuse or spoke truthfully, he harbored no blame.

As the family head, he had the magnanimity.

For the family’s interests, he wouldn’t fault Lu Changsheng.

Moreover, he had been contemplating his daughter Lu Miaohuan’s interest in this marriage.

Thinking Lu Changsheng would be a fine match for her.

He hadn’t considered Lu Changsheng’s wishes.

There was a subconscious arrogance.

Believing that marrying his daughter would make Lu Changsheng grateful, not rejection.

In retrospect, Lu Changsheng’s points were valid.

Beyond having hundreds of children, their personalities did clash. How would they handle future conflicts?

He could control Lu Changsheng now, but what about later?

Even as the family head, he couldn’t oppress others; other family elders wouldn’t agree.

Lu Changsheng’s perspective did consider the Lu Family.

Indicating some allegiance and goodwill.

“Sigh.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding sighed again.

He felt like a caring father, worried about his daughter.

His daughter had calmed down, willing to wait for Lu Changsheng’s response, showing some fondness for him.

But now, with Lu Changsheng’s refusal, he felt at a loss as to how to face his daughter and explain.

Headache.

…….

Two days later, Lu Changsheng received another matchmaking invitation.

He realized the Lu Family was determined to marry someone influential to him.

Only then would he truly be considered part of the family, a son-in-law of the Lu Family.

Though he had married nine of the family’s laywomen, the high-ups did not see him as a true son-in-law.

This new match was Lu Miaoyun, the Fourth Elder’sgranddaughter.

Eighteen years old with a Seventh-Tier Spirit Root, delicate and charming, well-mannered.

Probably, due to the prior incident, they sought someone kind and understanding.

This match went smoothly.

After meeting, they nodded mutually, and the next day, the Lu Family set the wedding date.

Eighteen days later, perfectly aligning with a day of good fortune.

At the same time.

In an ancient-style, elegant building,

“Crash!”

An exquisitely patterned vase shattered on the ground.

The fragmented pieces reflected an icy and stunning face.

In the room, Lu Miaohuan vented her anger by smashing several items.

“Do you think Lu Changsheng, due to past incidents, intended to humiliate me?”

Lu Miaohuan suddenly looked up at her maid, Kuisi, with reddened eyes.

After leaving Zhuxin Villa, her anger subsided somewhat, contemplating giving Lu Changsheng another chance.

As long as Lu Changsheng apologized, she was willing to marry him.

Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng directly refused her.

Then, two days later, set a marriage with the Fourth Elder’s granddaughter, her cousin.

This made her feel humiliated due to her high pride.

“Young Miss, surely not.”

The maid, Kuisi, cautiously replied, “Lu Changsheng doesn’t harbor dislike for you.”

“I heard Lu Changsheng didn’t agree because he felt unworthy. He wants to marry and have many children, thus choosing Miss Miaoyun.”

Lu Miaohuan knew Lu Changsheng wasn’t deliberately humiliating her.

Even her father, Lu Yuanshan Ding, came to comfort and persuade her.

However, she couldn’t swallow her pride.

Lu Miaohuan shut her beautiful eyes, her chest heaving as she gritted her teeth, “Lu Changsheng, I will find a man ten, even a hundred times better than you, to make you regret!”