Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot

Chapter 780: Chapter 644

Lu Yuan was sitting in his room quietly reading the geographic annals related to You State.

It was his first time in You State.

He would also read geographic annals related to other states and counties when traveling before, but more out of official considerations.

"Grand Commander!"

Shangguan Ling hurriedly rushed into the room.

Seeing his Grand Commander fully immersed and holding a book, with pen and ink placed on the table alongside a map of Pingcheng County in You State, on which places were circled with a pen.

Curiously, he walked forward and took a closer look.

Lü’s Donkey Meat Restaurant, Fengyang Building, Ten-mile Peach Forest, Ming Tea House...

"Grand Commander, what are you doing?"

Lu Yuan pointed to the shops he circled and said, "Go and check them out later."

Shangguan Ling thought for a moment, "Is there a case?"

Lu Yuan: "See if they live up to their reputations."

Shangguan Ling: After half a day, it’s not investigating a case but checking out shops?

Lu Yuan picked up the pen and circled another location.

Shangguan Ling remarked, "All places the Young Madam loves to eat, huh?"

Is this still the brutal and unsympathetic Grand Commander he knows?

He seemed like a completely different person!

"Not leaving?"

Lu Yuan asked.

He was busy reading the geographic annals, not even sparing a glance at Shangguan Ling.

"I take my leave."

Shangguan Ling turned and left.

Just reaching the door, he paused, slapped his forehead, "Why am I leaving? I haven’t discussed the main matter yet!"

Lu Yuan pointed his elegant, jade-like fingertips at the circled map, "This is the main matter."

Shangguan Ling returned to him, sighed helplessly, "Something big has really happened."

Lu Yuan turned a page, "Speak."

Shangguan Ling said, "The Meng Family is planning to throw an embroidered ball for matchmaking for the Young Madam."

Lu Yuan’s expression paused.

Getting caught up in eating, drinking, and having fun, now someone is trying to steal your woman?

These words, Shangguan Ling dared not say.

He cleared his throat, "The matchmaker has already arrived, discussing the matchmaking matter with Second Madam Meng. Grand Commander, the Meng Family this time is serious, showing no intention of acknowledging this marriage at all."

As he spoke, he gave Lu Yuan a deep look, "Does Grand Commander want to...?"

He didn’t finish the sentence.

But Lu Yuan understood.

He said indifferently, "No need to say."

Shangguan Ling opened his mouth, "Yes."

"Have you finished?"

Lu Yuan asked.

"Finished."

Shangguan Ling replied.

Lu Yuan pointed at the map.

Shangguan Ling held his head, "No way, at a time like this, Grand Commander, you’re still thinking of exploring You State’s customs and manners? We’re clearly being fooled by that kid! No need to say, this rotten idea must be his suggestion to Mr. Meng!"

Lu Yuan said indifferently, "It’s not quite a rotten idea."

Shangguan Ling was speechless, "Grand Commander!"

Lu Yuan said, "Enough, go deal with your matter."

Shangguan Ling left.

Meng Tianlan had just returned from the shop and immediately went to Mr. Meng’s courtyard upon hearing the news.

Mr. Meng was feeding birds.

"Father!"

Meng Tianlan hurriedly asked, "Are you planning to throw an embroidered ball for matchmaking for the third girl?"

Mr. Meng replied lightly, "Yes."

Meng Tianlan was stunned, "Is it true? I thought it was the servants gossiping..."

He moved to the other side of Mr. Meng, "Father, Qianqian and Lu Yuan have long been married, how can you do this to Qianqian?"

Mr. Meng said coldly, "That was your decision, I never acknowledged this marriage!"

Meng Tianlan sighed, "Alright, alright, even if it was my decision, they are already married, separating them is really improper, right? Besides, father knows Lu Yuan’s status, you’re really not afraid of angering him, he gives an order, and henceforth the Meng Family will cease to exist?"

Mr. Meng snorted.

Just at that moment, Meng Tianhe also arrived at Mr. Meng’s courtyard.

Meng Tianlan quickly pulled him over, "Second Brother, you came at the right time, grandfather is planning to throw an embroidered ball for matchmaking for Qianqian, quickly persuade him!"

Meng Tianhe glanced at him and said to Mr. Meng, "Father, we’ve picked an auspicious day in three days for the matchmaking."

Meng Tianlan: "Second Brother!"

"I’m going to make preparations."

Meng Tianhe said to the old man.

Mr. Meng nodded.

Meng Tianlan gritted his teeth and pursued his second brother.

"Second Brother, don’t you think this decision is ridiculous? Who throws an embroidered ball for matchmaking at the maiden home for a daughter who’s already married? Besides, throwing an embroidered ball... isn’t it too hasty? What if some dubious person snatches it..."

Meng Tianhe said, "If you’re worried about this, there’s no need. Not everyone is qualified to come to the Meng Family for matchmaking."

Meng Tianlan, unwilling to give up, went to find his second sister-in-law, Ji Shi.

Ji Shi’s attitude was consistent with Mr. Meng and Meng Tianhe.

"Second Sister-in-law!"

"I understand your meaning, but since Grandfather has decided to do this, he must have his reasons."

"What could be his reasons? The person who insisted on marrying Qianqian into the Lu Family’s pit was him, and now it’s him who wants to find a husband for Qianqian! Second Sister-in-law, you have influence with grandfather, can you persuade him to say a few words?"

Ji Shi shook her head, "Do you think I haven’t tried? When Grandfather mentioned this to me, I tried to persuade him. You know grandfather’s temperament, once he’s determined, even eight horses couldn’t drag him back."

Meng Tianlan had to admit that his second sister-in-law made a good point.

His father is indeed stubborn to the core.

He scratched his head, "Where did grandfather come up with this rotten idea?"

"Second Aunt, oh, Third Uncle is here too."

Meng Lang walked to the door with a smile.

Meng Tianlan looked at this mischievous kid, and suddenly inspiration struck, "Was it you?"

Meng Lang smiled brightly, "It wasn’t me."

"I haven’t even said what it was!"

Meng Tianlan took off his own shoe and slapped Meng Lang hard with its sole, "I’ll give you a rotten idea! Watch me peel your skin today!"

Meng Lang escaped.

As he left, he leaned back, poking his head through the door, "Second Aunt, I’ll come see you later."

The father-and-son’s chaotic routine began again.

Ji Shi shook her head and started preparing for the matchmaking event.

The news of the Meng Family’s young lady throwing an embroidered ball for matchmaking spread quickly throughout You State.

The young talents coming for matchmaking were almost breaking down the Meng Family’s threshold.

The matter of Meng Qianqian marrying into Capital City was known by some large families associated with the Meng Family.

But everyone was clear about how much dowry silver the Meng Family could offer.

Furthermore, some people had unexpectedly encountered the Meng Family’s Third Miss on the street, whose beauty was so enchanting that she seemed like a celestial descending.

Ji Shi and Yan Shi were selecting portraits, their eyes nearly blurred.

"Second Sister-in-law, how many more are there?"

Yan Shi asked tiredly.

Ji Shi pointed to a stack of portraits on the table, "Almost done."

"Still so many."

Yan Shi’s head drooped, slamming heavily onto the table.

In a blink, it was the night before the matchmaking event.

Ji Shi sent the final selected group of young talents to Mr. Meng’s courtyard for his review, as some still needed to be screened out.

Mr. Meng was reviewing the portraits.

Suddenly, a cute little bean walked over.