Lin Songyan could hardly believe what he was hearing: "Father is not such a conservative person. Everyone can see the prosperity of the Qiao family and the intelligence of Princess Feiluan. If such a family has no future, wouldn't all the high-ranking families in the capital be in danger? I don't believe Father can't see the potential of the Qiao family."
"Nonsense, you've really grown up, daring to criticize me to my face."
A hint of displeasure flashed across Master Lin's face. He glared at Lin Songyan, who turned his face away.
But he still insisted, "Take the Pei family for example. They have never stopped the Second Young Master Pei from associating with Princess Feiluan. Princess Feiluan even wanted to stay at home. The Pei family has such magnanimity. They must have seen that the Qiao family has a bright future. Otherwise, why would they sacrifice such an excellent son?"
"Songyan, do you really want me to put it more clearly?" Master Lin became solemn.
"Father, please tell me the reason." Knowing that his family did not agree to his marriage to Qiao Zhizhi, Lin Songyan was already heartbroken, and his voice was weak.
“That Princess Qiao Lian’er of Feiluan has 40,000 cavalry. Although she has the Emperor’s permission, from another perspective, it is also equivalent to having an army and being powerful. Such a family is a hidden danger.”
"The Qiao family is loyal to the emperor and the country, and has absolutely no intention of rebelling."
Mr. Lin sighed: "Even if the Qiao family has a clear conscience, if someone tries to make a fuss about this matter, how many times can the Qiao family withstand the test? If the Lin family and the Qiao family become related by marriage and form a community of interests, it will definitely affect the Lin family."
"These are all just baseless speculations; how can they be taken seriously?" Lin Songyan found it amusing.
"But that's the truth. As a member of the Lin family, you must plan for the Lin family in every detail, and you must also have a long-term vision, leaving no room for any possible danger."
Lin Songyan pondered for a while, but still found it unbelievable.
“Father, you didn’t view the Qiao family this way before. Did someone say something to you that made you develop this prejudice?”
Master Lin's face was already filled with barely concealed anger.
"go out!"
"Get out of here right now."
Lin Songyan left the study, his steps slightly unsteady. He walked to a small garden, stopped beside a tree, reached out to hold the trunk, and his eyes were a little red.
"Third Young Master, it's freezing cold, please don't be sad." Lin Songyan's steward helped him up.
“Uncle Zhou, I remember two months ago, when I mentioned the Qiao family to my father, he said a few nice things. At least that shows that at that time, my father had no objection to the Qiao family.”
"Father mentioned cavalry just now, but the Qiao family has been training cavalry for two months. Someone must have been stirring things up in front of him. Uncle Zhou, have any suspicious people come to the Lin family recently?"
Zhou Bo thought for a moment and said, "Third Young Master, I am just the steward in your courtyard. I don't come here easily unless there is something special. So I know very little about your business dealings."
Lin Songyan took a deep breath, a resolute look appearing in his eyes: "I will not give up like this. I will not marry anyone but Miss Zhizhi."
The next day was the grand banquet held by Prince Heng's Mansion before New Year's Eve. This banquet had a beautiful name: the New Year's Eve Banquet, which was held to pray for a peaceful and harmonious year ahead.
Qiao Lian'er and Qiao Zhizhi rode in the same carriage. In another carriage that rode alongside them, Qiao Lian'er carried New Year's Eve gifts prepared for the Heng Prince's Mansion.
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