Lu Jun hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Brother, my parents want to marry Xin'er to the son of the Jixian County Magistrate. I've heard that man has violent tendencies. His first two wives were beaten to death by him. If Xin'er marries him, she'll be sent to her death. Could you talk to my father and convince him not to marry her to him?"
Lu Zhan's brow furrowed. "When did this happen?"
"You're busy with official duties, Brother, so you probably don't know. The Jixian County Magistrate came to our family branch yesterday to propose. My parents have already accepted their betrothal gifts, and even the wedding date is set—for next month." Lu Jun's voice grew urgent. "I didn't know about the Magistrate's son at first. I only found out after asking around. Xin'er is my only sister. I can't bear to watch her jump into a pit of fire."
Lu Zhan had heard a few things about the Jixian County Magistrate's son as well.
