If it involves paying money, that's what Ye Lanyin said, it has nothing to do with him.
If it were to be a marriage, his Marquis's mansion would not lose out. The other party was a second-rank general, and Shixuan marrying his daughter would only bring benefits, not harm.
"Mother, forget it, I won't get married. I'll stay by your side from now on."
Liu Ruyan was angry.
If it were before, she would have cried and begged to marry him.
But what happened last time made her very uncomfortable. They weren't even married yet, and he treated her like this.
What would happen if they got married?
"How can this be?" Madam Liu was already worried that she would not be able to get married.
Before she came of age, none of them were to her liking.
It's all because she spoils this daughter too much that she listened to her advice and kept delaying, which has led to the point that even matchmakers don't dare to come to the door now.
General Liu pointed at Lin Shixuan and glared at him angrily, saying, "Speak!"
Lin Shixuan was speechless for a moment. Hadn't he told Liu Ruyan that this matter couldn't be discussed with their parents?
"General Liu, I am only fifteen years old and have not yet come of age. I am afraid it is not appropriate for me to be here."
"How about we offer compensation, as my mother suggested?"
Liu Ruyan suddenly looked up, her expectant eyes filled with grievance.
She was already his; he promised himself that he would marry her if he became the top scholar in the imperial examination.
She said those things just now because she wanted Lin Shixuan to apologize to her father and promise to marry her, so she would have a way out.
How did it turn into compensation money?
"Lin Shixuan, how can you talk like that? I've ruined my reputation because of you, and you're so irresponsible, offering to compensate me with money?" Liu Ruyan's eyes instantly reddened.
Lin Shixuan hurriedly explained, "No, I haven't come of age yet, and you are already seventeen. I can't hold you back."
"If I wait until I turn eighteen to marry you, you'll be twenty by then. How will you manage for the next few years?"
Liu Ruyan sneered, "So you're complaining because I'm older than you?"
"Since Young Master Lin has said such a thing, then let's make it up to you with ten thousand taels of silver!"
"Ten thousand taels?" Lin Shixuan's eyes widened in disbelief at her materialism.
"Ruyan, how did you become so vulgar?"
Upon hearing his daughter's words, General Liu said, "Since my daughter said the compensation is ten thousand taels, then it is ten thousand!"
"Send it to our general's mansion tomorrow!"
Upon hearing her husband's words, Madam Liu hurriedly grabbed his hand, "My lord, are you confused?"
"How can a daughter's innocence be measured in silver?"
"Didn't she say it herself? Ten thousand taels!" General Liu turned his face away angrily.
He's already hit me and yelled at me, what else can he do?
Upon seeing this, Ye Lanyin turned to look at the Marquis of Zhenbei.
"My lord, since General Liu and Miss Liu are so magnanimous, why don't you give them ten thousand taels of silver as compensation, and let this matter be over?"
Marquis Zhenbei propped himself up, looking completely indifferent.
"In that case, you can prepare the money yourself; there's no need to ask me."
[That scumbag father talks like the Marquis's mansion is overflowing with money!]
Isn't it just a roundabout way of getting Mom to pay?
Ye Lanyin nodded.
“What you say is true, my lord. I am the mistress of the house, and it is only right that I prepare the money.”
"General Liu, rest assured, this ten thousand taels of silver will be sent to your residence tomorrow."
"Hmph!" General Liu snorted coldly.
Liu Ruyan grew impatient, and before she could speak, Ye Lanyin continued:
"Shixuan, this is your fault. In addition to paying compensation, your mother has also promised General Liu that she would give him an explanation. So, starting tomorrow, you should stop going to school."
"Mother!" Lin Shixuan exclaimed, stunned. "What does this mean?"
Ye Lanyin sighed, her face full of sorrow.
“As a man, you defiled someone’s daughter first, and now that her family has come knocking on your door, if you refuse to marry her, then you have no sense of responsibility whatsoever.”
“You haven’t even taken the imperial examination yet, and people already have something on you. Even if you pass the examination in the future, someone will inevitably bring this up.”
"Besides, your mother has painstakingly raised you, hoping you would become an upright and successful person, but she has never taught you to do so. A true man can bend and stretch. If you run away from problems, what's the use of all the books your mother has given you?"
"I'm afraid even the Marquis's mansion won't dare to hand it over to you!"
Upon hearing Ye Lanyin's words, Marquis Zhenbei hurriedly spoke up.
"Madam, didn't you say last time that the Marquis's residence would be managed by Shixuan?"
"Yes, that's true, but look at this child for yourself, my lord. He has no sense of responsibility. As his mother, I have to think about the future of the Marquis's mansion."
"But he will surely become the top scholar in the imperial examination!"
Ye Lanyin chuckled lightly, "The top scholar? One cannot have any stain on one's record. Shixuan's matter is a stain. It will affect not only his status as the top scholar, but also his official career. Lord Marquis, you have taken the imperial examination, you must know that, right?"
General Liu initially thought that this family was all bad, but after listening to Ye Lanyin's words, he understood why Lin Shixuan was so outstanding.
He originally did not want to be related to the Marquis of Zhenbei by marriage, but if his daughter had such a sensible mistress, it would be a great blessing.
Besides, Lin Shixuan is quite outstanding. If he becomes the top scholar in the imperial examination, he will become a compiler in the Hanlin Academy, and his future will be limitless.
Lin Shixuan gritted his teeth.
He went through countless hardships to leave his mother's side, all for the sake of one day becoming a superior person.
How can we let personal feelings between lovers affect us?
"Mother, I am deeply grateful for your words."
"I was being reckless just now. I didn't want to delay Miss Liu, but I didn't expect so many things to happen. Parents love their children and plan far ahead for them. Mother, you have worked hard. I am willing to marry Miss Liu."
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