Chapter 341 Stealing a Man
"I think you caught a chill and your brain is running high. You're delirious. Madam, go back and let her rest properly. If it gets really bad, go back and find a doctor to take a good look at you, so it doesn't get any worse."
The Duke of Zhongyong's words almost made everyone else at the dinner table burst out laughing.
Zheng Xiaodie persisted, "Dad, how could you say that to me? I'm not delirious from the fever, I'm telling the truth."
Zheng Kai slammed down the cup in his hand. "What kind of person is Lin Anyuan? You think you can just marry him like that? Do you think he'd even look at you? If he just doesn't look at you, that's one thing, but I'm afraid he'll make your parents take a good look at themselves."
"puff……"
I don't know who couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.
Zheng Qingshan, who was eating with his head down, couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. His cheap father was right.
These are indeed words that General Lin would say.
Zheng Xiaodie stomped her foot angrily, "I don't care, I just want to marry him. I'm young and beautiful, Lin Anyuan will definitely like me."
"I'm not afraid. Even if I have to be a concubine, I'm willing to marry the general!"
Madam Zheng said helplessly, "Xiao Die, just listen to your parents' advice. If a man has no interest in you, even if you force yourself into his household as a concubine, what will happen in the end? You'll still live a miserable life. Life is too long; it's not as easy as you think to get through it."
The Zheng family had many concubines, two of whom had insisted on entering the family in the first place. Now, they received no favor, had no children, and were confined to a small courtyard, where they lived out their lives in solitude.
Being a concubine is not as simple as one might imagine; her daughter is truly spoiled.
"I don't care about my mother, I just love General Lin!"
"General Lin hasn't given birth yet, so there must be something wrong with his wife. Once I marry into the family and give birth to the eldest son, I'll definitely be able to gain status through my son, and I'll definitely have a place in the family then."
Zheng Qingshan suddenly spoke up, "How do you know it's Lord Ye who can't have children? What if it's General Lin who can't have children?"
Everyone at the table turned to look at him.
It's like they've stumbled upon some earth-shattering news.
Is Lin Anyuan infertile?
On second thought, it made sense. No wonder, what man could sit in such a position without having a single concubine or engaging in extramarital affairs?
So it doesn't work.
As expected, God is fair; He gave him unparalleled beauty, but closed another window.
It can't be a congenital eunuch...
"What nonsense are you spouting!" Zheng Kai was the first to react, coughing violently a few times.
Lin Anyuan isn't infertile; he's taking medication to avoid having children, which is quite a peculiar situation. All the old folks know this, but there's no need to explain it to his family.
"So what if I can't have children? I'd be willing to look at him every day!" Zheng Xiaodie's eyes would light up with infatuation whenever she thought of that stunning face.
"I think you're insane!"
Zheng Kai slammed his hand on the table. "Hurry up and hang her with a white silk ribbon. That way, she won't be a laughingstock."
"Either stop feeding her and let her go hungry for a few meals, she'll behave herself. She's just eating too much every day."
Is Ye Wan an ordinary woman? If she were just an ordinary woman confined to her home, that would be one thing.
It's obvious that she is also highly regarded by the Emperor. For someone like her to deal with Zheng Xiaodie would be a piece of cake.
Madam Zheng felt sorry for her daughter, after all, she had spoiled her since she was a child. "Master, we only have one daughter. If we don't spoil her, who else can we spoil?"
Zheng Kai said, "You've spoiled me. If it were anything else, it wouldn't matter, but this is clearly impossible. Why do you have to go and embarrass yourself?"
Zheng Qingshan left silently. He needed to secretly inform General Lin to avoid being bothered by the madman.
Where are they?
After the couple finished arguing, when Madam Zheng wanted to look for the person, she found that he was gone.
"He was just thinking of asking him to put in a good word for him, after all, he's been with Lin Anyuan for so long, even if he doesn't care about Lin Anyuan, he should at least show some respect. But he ran away so quickly. After all, he's not a blood relative, so he can't be relied on."
"Don't even think about it, Qingshan is unlikely to tell anyone."
Madam Zheng gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, this brat has really made something of himself now, protecting people like this."
Don't forget that she still holds the power to arrange the marriage.
After Zheng Qingshan came out, he didn't rush to find Lin Anyuan, but went to the backyard to visit his mother, Aunt Wu.
Aunt Wu's surname was Wu, but her body was extremely weak.
It turns out she wasn't like this before. After giving birth to Zheng Qingshan, she had been sickly and barely clinging to life, seemingly on the verge of death at any moment.
When Zheng Qingshan came today, Aunt Wu said, "Son, you're not getting any younger, it's time to settle down and start a family."
"Mother, I'm waiting for Madam to examine me," Zheng Qingshan said as he poured water.
As for what kind of person one should look for, that depends on fate.
“Madam is busy, how can we bother her with such things?” Aunt Wu lowered her voice. “Over the years, you have gained some influence with General Lin. Why don’t you go and ask General Lin to have his wife act as your matchmaker? With our background, even a maidservant from his wife’s side would be fine.”
Upon hearing this, Zheng Qingshan's eyes widened. "Mother, you rest well. I have something to discuss with General Lin."
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"Mother, guess who's here?"
Er Ya had barely finished speaking.
"Auntie, Auntie, I'm back!"
Before Ye Wan could even see who it was, she was suddenly embraced tightly.
Lin Anyuan's face darkened.
"Let go!"
The silly girl put the person down, revealing a set of white teeth, "Uncle, don't be so stingy, what's wrong with me hugging my aunt?"
The silly girl I hadn't seen for two years had lost a lot of weight and gotten darker. Dressed in men's clothing, she looked exactly like a man.
"What do you mean?" Lin Anyuan refrained from hitting her.
"Why are you back?" Ye Wan was still surprised.
"I returned to the capital to report on my duties and have already been to the palace. The Emperor has granted me permission to come home to see you! Hahaha, Aunt, I've missed you so much."
Silly Girl was about to hug Ye Wan again, but seeing Lin Anyuan's expression, she held back in the end.
"You're such a grown-up, why are you still so childish? You're an official now." Ye Wan laughed.
"Aunt, I'm a female official just like you, hahaha."
The silly girl was overjoyed.
Er Ya covered her mouth and laughed, "Silly sister, you're such a proper elder, and now you want to be our sister, hehe."
"What's wrong with sisters? My name is Ye Xiaochong, and I take my aunt's surname."
Leaf bug?
Upon hearing this name, Ye Wan couldn't help but twitch her lips.
The silly girl said proudly, "Now everyone in Suzhou has to know that I am your nephew, and in the future, the whole world will have to know."
Ye Wan felt gratified looking at her. "You must be tired from the journey back. Go and change your clothes. I'll cook you a dish myself today."
Lin Anyuan was feeling envious when the butler came to report that Zheng Qingshan had arrived.
"Vice President Zheng is here? Quickly, invite him over."
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