Chapter 78: Evil Plot

As the year was coming to an end, after Cuiyunlou's business had stabilized, Jiang Shu was handed over to Yu Yuan and the shopkeeper. She stayed at home with Jiang's mother to buy New Year's goods and directed the servants to sweep the house.

Jiang Ning's school was on vacation, and she followed them every day to help and joke. The atmosphere was joyful and harmonious, and bursts of laughter could be heard from time to time. It was

the 17th day of the 11th month, and the weather was gloomy and particularly cold.

Jiang Shu wore a Shujin cotton coat and a fox fur cloak, and held a hot water bottle in her hand. When the wind blew, her pretty face, which was still frozen, turned red.

Jiang Ning was not as afraid of the cold as Jiang Shu, but he was not much better. He complained as he walked: "It's so cold, why hold a birthday party? I'll freeze to death."

Today is Jiang Yun's birthday, and she invited relatives to celebrate.

After getting on the carriage, Jiang Shu handed Jiang Ning the hot water in his hand: "I'll warm you up."

Jiang Ning shook her head: "Sister, you can keep it yourself. I'm a man, it's okay to freeze for a while."

"Ning'er has really grown up." Jiang's mother smiled with relief.

"Yes, I'm grown up, and I can protect my sister and mother." Jiang Ning's face was full of youthful pride.

Jiang's father deliberately asked with a stern face: "What about your father?"

"Dad and I will protect my sister and mother together." Jiang Ning answered wittily.

"Hahaha..."

The family of four rode in the same carriage. Although it was a bit crowded, they were very happy talking and laughing.

When they arrived at Jiang Yun's house, Jiang Shu and Jiang Ning followed Jiang's father and mother to ask the elders for etiquette, and then went to play with their brothers and sisters.

Because they were family, they didn't have to be so particular. In addition, several cousins ​​from Jiang Yun's mother's family gathered together to play.

There was a charcoal fire in the house, which was much warmer than outside. Jiang Shu took off his cloak and was pulled by Jiang Yun to play gambling.

"Sister Shu is the richest among us, so you don't have to give in to her."

"What's the point of giving in? It depends on your ability. Don't think of cheating my sister even if she wins."

The young people in the room were playing and laughing, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

After lunch, the group sat in the house drinking tea and discussing what to play in the afternoon.

"It's boring to stay in the house, let's go to the garden to play."

"But it's so cold outside today, it's freezing."

"What are you afraid of? Let's go play pot tossing, and your hands and feet will be warm after a while."

The minority obeyed the majority, and the group put on cloaks and went to the garden.

There were no flowers to see in the winter garden, only a few osmanthus trees still had green leaves.

Jiang Shu played with them for a while and felt a little bored.

Jiang Yun glanced at her and pretended to say casually: "There are a few plum trees in the back garden. They just bloomed these few days. We can go to appreciate the plums when we get bored."

Jiang Shu heard this, glanced at Jiang Ning who was having fun, and went to the back garden alone.

Jiang Yun had been watching Jiang Shu's movements. Seeing that Jiang Shu really went to the back garden, she gave her cousin Lin Rui a look.

Lin Rui was a little nervous. He glanced at the people playing and saw that no one was paying attention to him, so he tiptoed to chase Jiang Shu who was walking away.

Today was a perfect opportunity. If he succeeded, he would be the son-in-law of the Jiang family. After he became successful, the whole family would be able to enjoy wealth and honor with him.

He no longer had to envy others' fine clothes and delicious food. He could only wear plain clothes and eat vegetarian food. He no longer had to think of ways to make a living when he was freezing in winter. He no longer had to write Spring Festival couplets for others to earn a few copper coins when every household was preparing New Year's goods.

More importantly, with money, his mother could hire a famous doctor to prescribe good medicine.

There was no one in the back garden, only a few plum trees blooming alone.

Jiang Shu sniffed the plum fragrance and quickened his pace to approach.

Looking at the proud and quiet plum blossoms, Jiang Shu tiptoed and reached out to pull down the drooping plum branches, wanting to pick one to take back.

Lin Rui approached quietly, intending to jump on Jiang Shu from behind and hug her when she was not paying attention.

As long as a woman loses her reputation, she can only marry him.

The secret guard hidden in the dark saw this scene from a distance and was so anxious that he threw a stone at Lin Rui's feet.

"Throw it!" Lin Rui stepped on the rolling stone and fell.

The loud noise startled Jiang Shu, who was picking flowers, and he hurriedly turned back to check.

"Mr. Lin" Jiang Shu was slightly startled.

When she saw the distance between Lin Rui and her, and saw that no one else came with her, she suddenly understood Lin Rui's intention.

Her almond eyes immediately turned cold, and Jiang Shu asked angrily: "What do you want to do?"

"I..." Lin Rui got up in a panic, looked at the beautiful Jiang Shu, and said fiercely: "I want to marry you."

After saying that, he rushed towards Jiang Shu quickly, wanting to hug her.

Jiang Shu quickly dodged and hid behind the plum tree.

Lin Rui chased while saying: "Miss Jiang, I have admired you for a long time, and I don't mind that you have been married. As long as you marry me, I will definitely treat you well."

He envied the money of the Jiang family!

Jiang Shu's pretty face turned cold, and she quickly thought of a countermeasure in her mind.

If she ran out like this, even if she was lucky enough to escape without being caught, people would see Lin Rui chasing after her, and they had been alone in the back garden, plus Lin Rui's flattery, she couldn't explain it even if she was full of words.

"Mr. Lin, if you really love me, you shouldn't do such a shameless thing." Jiang Shu tried to calm Lin Rui.

Lin Rui stopped and struggled, "I don't want to either, but my cousin said that you refused when she asked for me. If I asked you to marry me openly, you would definitely not agree. I can only do this."

Jiang Yun!

Jiang Shu gritted his teeth in hatred in his heart, but said calmly and calmly, "She lied to you."

Lin Rui was stunned: "What do you mean, Miss Jiang, are you interested in me?"

Thinking of this, Lin Rui showed joy on his face and wanted to get closer to Jiang Shu.

Jiang Shu took a step back and raised her hand to stop her, saying, "Stop and let's talk, or I'll hit my head and die."

Seeing her fierce and resolute expression, Lin Rui was afraid of causing a death and losing more than he gained, so he had to agree.

Jiang Shu took a deep breath, clenched his hands and said, "Sister Yun did mention you to me, but my answer at the time was that I would return home and had no plans to discuss marriage for the time being."

"Have you ever thought about why I divorced Marquis Jing'an?"

Lin Rui didn't understand why she suddenly brought this up, but he was curious: "Why?"

"Because I can't get pregnant." Jiang Shu said nonsense seriously.

Lin Rui was stunned.

It is indeed a big mistake for a woman to be unable to get pregnant, and it is natural for Marquis Jing'an to dislike her.

If he marries her, he will be rich, but the child...

Seeing that Lin Rui was softened, Jiang Shu advised: "If you really want to get married, why don't you marry Jiang Yun?"

"My cousin Yun doesn't like me." Lin Rui's face flashed with embarrassment.

It's not that he didn't think about marrying Jiang Yun, but he was rejected.

Although Jiang Yun's family is far less wealthy than Jiang Shu's family, it is enough for ordinary people to live.

"Then make her agree." Jiang Shu persuaded.

"If you want to marry her, I can help you."

Lin Rui looked at Jiang Shu, hesitating.

Jiang Shu continued: "I was able to escape from the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion unscathed, do you think you can control me?"

"It's better to grab what you can grab than to try to get nothing."

"How can you help me?" Lin Rui finally wavered.

Compared with Jiang Shu, Jiang Yun has a simple mind and is indeed easier to control.