Chapter 35 The Iceman Arrives

"Brother is back." Lin Hao greeted him and put the grass in his hand into Lin Xiaohua's mouth.

Cheng Shu came over and rubbed Lin Xiaohua's head: "Ah Hao, I saw the steward Wen Ping at the door. He said you had something to ask him."

Lin Haoshou paused, then quickly realized: "Yes, I have something to ask him."

Cheng Shu was a little anxious: "Wen Ping has been able to be the manager for so many years and even turned against the master. He is not a simple person. Be careful not to suffer losses when dealing with him."

Lin Hao smiled and said, "Don't worry, big brother. He is not even as good as ordinary people now, and I am the second Miss Lin. How can I suffer any loss?"

Cheng Shu was dazzled by the girl's smile and thought to himself, Ah Hao is so good at talking.

Thinking about how Ah Hao had been unable to speak for so many years, his pity for him suddenly increased: "Ah Hao, let me go with you to see him."

"No need for you to accompany me, brother. I have no intention of meeting him at all." Lin Hao called Baozhu, "You go and meet him."

Baozhu understood, put the bamboo fan on the small table and went into the house. Not long after, she came out of the house and walked towards the courtyard gate.

Cheng Shu couldn't hide his curiosity: "Ah Hao, what do you want to talk to Wen Ping about?"

"Oh, I just want to thank him for speaking according to his conscience that day and not giving false testimony." Lin Hao said lightly.

Perhaps because she couldn't wait for her owner to feed her grass, Lin Xiaohua rubbed Lin Hao's hand with her mouth to express her dissatisfaction.

Cheng Shu picked up the bamboo fan on the small table and fanned Lin Xiaohua a few times: "I don't believe Wen Ping has a conscience. He has been your father's confidant for more than 20 years. Those who are close to vermilion will be red, and those who are close to ink will be black--"

Realizing that it was inappropriate to say this in front of Lin Hao, Cheng Shu stopped talking awkwardly.

Lin Hao smiled disapprovingly, "Big Brother, you're right. It's true that those who are close to vermilion become red, and those who are close to ink become black. But no matter what the inner story is, the result of Wen Ping's actions is beneficial to us. I will express my gratitude appropriately, just to establish a good relationship."

Cheng Shu sighed: "Ah Hao is really kind-hearted."

As the brother and sister were talking, Baozhu came back.

"Have they left?" Lin Hao asked.

"Already gone."

Cheng Shu pressed the bamboo fan into Baozhu's hand and said, "Since you've sent them away, it's all right. Ah Hao, you continue to feed the donkey. I'll go to the old lady."

"Take care, big brother."

Lin Xiaohua bared her teeth and called out twice at Cheng Shu's back.

Cheng Shu stopped and turned around: "Is this donkey reluctant to leave me?"

Lin Xiaohua immediately screamed even louder.

Lin Hao smiled: "It must be angry that big brother called it a donkey."

Cheng Shu's mouth twitched and he walked away quickly.

Lin Hao patted the grass debris on his hands and stood up: "Let's go back to the house."

She had expected Wen Ping to come early to ask for money.

It's not hard to guess what he was thinking. He was simply worried that she would change her mind later and not give him the money.

She had no intention of going back on her word. Firstly, there was no need to cause more trouble, and secondly, the lives of Wen Ping and his son would not be saved because of the five hundred taels she gave them.

There is a son who is a gambler, and his father who is always making money has lost his job that makes money. How can the ending be good?

In short, for Lin Hao, all the people and things related to the Wen family can come to an end.

There are always newer and more interesting things happening in the capital. The story of Wen Rugui and Lin was discussed for a while, and then it was replaced by the Spring Examination held every three years.

As soon as the Xingbang list was released, everyone in the capital knew that a brilliant and talented scholar had emerged.

The top scorer in the imperial examination is called Huiyuan. It is said that the new Huiyuan Lang Yang Zhe is not even twenty years old, and what's even more perfect is that he has not yet married.

For a time, countless wealthy families were ready to make a move, just waiting to send matchmakers to the Yang family after the palace examination.

Oh, Huiyuanlang is from outsider?

It doesn't matter. Even if you perform poorly in the palace examination, you can still get third place. Once you enter the Hanlin Academy, you can stay in the capital.

Huiyuanlang was born in poverty?

It's not a big deal, as many families don't lack money, but people who can enter the officialdom. If your son is dull and hopeless, it's good to have a son-in-law like this.

In a short period of time, the discussions and warnings caused by Wen Rugui and Lin seemed to disappear.

The General's Mansion didn't care what genius emerged from the Spring Examination, and Mrs. Lin was secretly delighted to see Bing Ren coming to her house.

"The Marquis's wife said that if Madam is worried, she can see the Crown Prince first."

Lin was very satisfied with Bingren's attitude and said modestly, "Marriage is no small matter. I need to discuss it with my mother."

The Iceman raised his hand to adjust the flowers on his temples. He was not surprised by the result.

There is no doubt that the one who can make the decision in the general's mansion is the old lady, not Lin who just broke up with her husband. It's a pity that I didn't get to see the old lady today.

But she is confident that this marriage can be successful.

The man is the eldest son of the Pingjia Marquisate, and is more than qualified to be a match for the eldest daughter of the general's mansion, who is now without General Lin.

As long as the Lin family is not stupid, they would never turn down such a good marriage.

"Then I'll wait for good news from your family."

As soon as the ice man left, the old lady came out of the compartment.

Lin was delighted: "Mother——"

The old lady rolled her eyes at her and said, "Be more cautious. Chan'er is not unmarriageable."

Lin helped the old lady sit down and explained with a smile: "It's not that I'm very satisfied with the Pingjia Marquis Mansion, it's just that someone came to ask for help, and I'm in a good mood."

She thought that her two daughters would have trouble finding a marriage because of her, but now that she saw a family from a good background coming to propose marriage, she finally felt relieved.

"You always get confused about things like this. If our family weren't picky, Chan'er and Ah Hao would be the perfect match for marriage."

Unlike the speculation over twenty years ago that she and the old man would adopt children in the future, it was now clear that the Lin family only had Chan'er and Ah Hao. For a family to marry off a granddaughter was like marrying off a mountain of gold.

Faced with a mountain of gold, there will be many people who are tempted.

"So what do you think of the Pingjia Marquis's Mansion? Bingren said that we can meet his young master first."

"Pingjia Marquis Mansion..." The old lady pondered, "I remember that he has only one son."

Since Emperor Tai'an ascended the throne, the old lady rarely interacted with the ladies of other families, so she didn't know much about the descendants of the Pingjia Marquisate.

Lin pursed her lips and smiled: "The population is relatively simple."

She knew that if things were simpler, being a daughter-in-law would be easier.

"It seems you are quite satisfied." The old lady also smiled, "Then let's take a look at what the Prince of Pingjia looks like."

As the two were talking, Lin Hao walked in.

"Grandma and mother are so happy, what are they talking about?"

Lin and the old lady looked at each other and said in unison, "Nothing."

Lin Hao sat down next to the old lady and took the beauty's hammer to gently massage her legs. "I heard there's an ice man here. Is he here to propose marriage to my eldest sister?"

She didn't hear it, but saw it when she was about to go out.

Although she has now escaped from the Wen family's den of wolves, she still can't help but care about her sister's lifelong affairs.

The old lady smiled and said, "You are well-informed, girl."

Lin Hao smiled and asked, "Whose family is coming to propose marriage?"

Lin smiled and said, "It's the Pingjia Marquis Mansion."

When Lin Hao heard this, he stopped laughing.