Chapter 494: Selling a daughter for fame!?
After discussing with Wang Shuyi, Lin Zhiqing took her to meet Lin Yangyang at the agreed place.
Afterwards, she asked Lin Yangyang to send Wang Shuyi home, and she returned to the Lin family as quickly as possible and found Yan Yu.
When Yan Yu heard that the matter was related to Daliang, he followed Lin Zhiqing's orders without saying a word.
Lin Zhiqing took a deep breath.
She expected that the envoy from Daliang would bring the injured person to the Lin family to ask for an explanation.
In this case, it is better to take the initiative than to passively take a beating.
What's the big deal about being injured? Wouldn't it be more complete and final if I just died?
She didn't have to wait long, Yan Yu came back soon.
He killed the injured Daliang follower and completed the mission perfectly.
Soon, the envoys from Daliang came to the Lin family and claimed that Lin Zhiqing had killed people from Daliang.
Things soon became a big deal.
The palace, inside the main hall.
"Master, this Lin Zhiqing is so arrogant!" Madam Wang covered her heart with a handkerchief. "Is the person you were talking about earlier the same person as this one?"
"That person was brought by the Daliang envoy. If things go wrong, it will affect the relationship between the two countries. How dare she kill him?"
Wang Yuan's face was as dark as water. "I used to think she was brave, resourceful, and very calm. Now it seems that I was wrong about her."
"Because of the incident with Marquis Wangshu, the Lin family already holds a grudge against the people of Daliang. Adding to this marriage, the Lin family is definitely holding back."
"But I didn't expect that she would be so bold."
"Absurd, absolutely absurd!"
Mrs. Wang handed over the teacup and said, "Master, don't let that girl get you angry."
"Putting aside the matter of Marquis Wangshu, the marriage alliance was originally for the good of Dasheng, and it is understandable that the people of Dasheng make some sacrifices."
"I think that newspaper was made by that girl. She's very cunning and obviously doesn't want to get married."
"Don't want to marry?" Wang Yuan suddenly raised his voice: "The Lin family should put the country first and the family second. Don't you know this principle?"
"Ma'am, how did you find out about the newspaper?" He frowned slightly.
Mrs. Wang was also very honest: "That newspaper is more interesting than the picture book, how could I not know it?"
"Master, don't worry, I'm just taking a look."
"Don't let Shu'er see it. She has been led astray by people outside and has all kinds of unkind and unjust thoughts in her head." Wang Yuan warned.
"I know." Mrs. Wang nodded.
As the two were talking, they heard footsteps outside the yard.
"Father, Mother!"
It was Wang Shuyi's voice.
Mrs. Wang went to greet her: "Shu'er, didn't you go to burn incense today? How come you're back so soon?"
But as soon as she finished speaking, she saw tears on Wang Shuyi's face, and she looked very frightened.
She was startled and quickly supported Wang Shuyi: "Shu'er, what's wrong with you?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Yuan couldn't help but stand up.
Wang Shuyi's crying gradually became louder: "Father, Mother, something happened!"
"Have you heard about the story of Miss Lin Er killing a man from Daliang?"
As soon as this matter was mentioned, Wang Yuan and Mrs. Wang's faces instantly fell.
Madam Wang said, "Why are you meddling in other people's affairs, child? The people of Daliang may be hateful, but that's no reason to kill people at will."
"You've always been soft-hearted. Don't let Lin Zhiqing lead you astray."
Although Wang Yuan didn't say anything, he obviously agreed with Mrs. Wang's statement.
When Wang Shuyi heard this, she cried even harder.
She knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Wang Yuan and his wife:
"Father, Mother, that's not the case. Miss Lin Er is a good person. That Daliang man deserves to die. He..."
"Shuyi!" Wang Yuan suddenly interrupted Wang Shuyi. He glanced around and then spoke sternly:
"How dare you! Whether or not someone deserves death is for the Emperor to judge. Do you know how many people would stab my Wang family in the back if this were to get out?"
"Father, Miss Lin Er did not harm anyone from Daliang!" Wang Shuyi burst into tears.
"When I was returning home today, I encountered people from Daliang. They wanted to take me back to Sifang Pavilion. Miss Lin Er accidentally injured the envoy's entourage in an attempt to save me."
"I was watching from the side, she didn't kill anyone from Daliang!"
Hearing this, Wang Yuan and Mrs. Wang looked at each other and took a step back together.
"What did you say? Shu'er, are you, are you okay?" Mrs. Wang pulled Wang Shuyi up, her words were a little unclear.
"Mother, thanks to Miss Lin Er, I'm fine." Wang Shuyi's crying gradually stopped, and she told the whole story from beginning to end.
Then, she looked at Wang Yuan, her eyes red again: "Father, please save Miss Lin Er. The Daliang envoy has humiliated my daughter to this point. Miss Lin Er is my benefactor!"
Wang Yuan's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but take a step forward: "Are you serious?"
"If my daughter tells even a single lie, she will never be allowed to touch calligraphy or painting again!" Wang Shuyi swore a solemn oath.
Wang Yuan's body trembled and his chest kept rising and falling.
As Wang Shuyi's father, he knew how important calligraphy and painting were to Wang Shuyi. Otherwise, he would not have had her yard fenced off to prevent her from going to the bookstore again.
He paused for a long time and still didn't speak.
Seeing this, Wang Shuyi's voice choked again, with some determination:
"Father, if you won't help Miss Lin Er, I will ask to go with her to marry."
"She is my benefactor. I will not allow her to be bullied by those ill-intentioned Daliang people!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Wang Yuan suddenly became anxious. "Can you just casually talk about marriage?"
Wang Shuyi had tears in her eyes: "Anyway, Daliang just needs a hostage. They might be happy to have me as their hostage."
"They will definitely take revenge on Miss Lin Er, Father, can't you see clearly..."
“Bang!”
A crisp slap sounded.
Mrs. Wang opened her mouth wide, and the next moment, she hugged Wang Shuyi in her arms, tears streaming down her face:
"Wang Yuan, what are you doing? What did Shu'er say that was wrong?!"
"What do you, an ignorant woman, know?" Wang Yuan pointed at Madam Wang, his fingers trembling.
"A marriage alliance is a great thing that benefits both the country and the people! Five cities, cattle, sheep, and war horses, Dasheng will only rise to a higher level with these things!"
Wang Shuyi covered her red cheeks and broke free from Madam Wang's arms:
"Father, you are still deceiving yourself. If war breaks out between our two countries, the women you marry into will be living hostages."
"Having offended so many officials, Dasheng won't be able to start a war. So what does it matter if we take five cities? They're just things we can take back at any time!"
"Father, if you think a marriage is a good thing, then please send Miss Lin and I to Daliang together."
"If people outside knew about this, they would definitely praise you for your righteousness!"
"Rebellious girl, what nonsense are you talking about? Am I, Wang Yuan, the kind of person who sells his daughter for fame and fortune?" Wang Yuan got angry and his face turned red.
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