That Lord Zhang never expected Lu Qing to respond like this, and for a moment, he was at a loss for words.
Behind Lu Qing, Zhu Yu lowered her eyelids and slightly bowed her head to avoid being seen holding back her laughter.
"My lords, although my daughter secretly meeting a man is inappropriate, it is by no means as scandalous as you claim! The man promised to marry my daughter, which is why she was deceived!"
Zhuang Zhi, his face full of grief and indignation, took the opportunity to explain, "My daughter's personal maid said that the man once told my daughter that he came from a distinguished background and that his family wanted him to focus solely on preparing for the soldier exam. Everything else was to be discussed only after he gained fame in the exam.
Though my daughter is beautiful and comes from a wealthy background, she is, after all, a merchant's daughter. Before he gains any title, it's impossible to reveal their relationship.
