Chunzhu: "It comes from the Lin family, a sixth-rank official. The Lin family only has a sickly daughter."
How cruel is Madam Lu!
Lu Yuanchuan might not have any children in his life, so Madam Lu simply arranged for him to marry a sickly wife.
Qiao Zhen got up and straightened her clothes. "Let's go to Lord Lin's house to see what's going on."
Chunzhu quickly followed her.
The Lin family home was quite lively, especially the thin little girl who looked at Lu Yuanchuan with a shy and timid expression, while Madam Lu also looked at the little girl with a happy expression, while Lu Yuanchuan stood indifferently behind Madam Lu.
Qiao Zhen was practically seething with anger. But even if she lost, she wouldn't lose face, so she forced a smile. "I heard that Young Master Lu is proposing marriage to Miss Lin today. Would you mind if this princess joined in the fun?"
"Your humble servant/wife/son/daughter pays respects to Your Highness." Everyone rose and bowed.
Qiao Zhen's eyes swept over Lu Yuanchuan and Miss Lin. "Young Master Lu and Miss Lin are quite a good match, but I must say a few words out of pity for Miss Lin."
"If Miss Lin marries into the Lu family, her dowry will be managed by Madam Lu. The younger wives and concubines don't receive monthly allowances, and Young Master Lu doesn't concern himself with such trivial matters. If Miss Lin were to fall seriously ill one day, Madam Lu would feel that her dowry is meager and would neglect her..."
"Though these words are unlucky, one must always be discerning when marrying off one's daughter. When the Emperor bestowed upon me, the First Madam Lu dared to embezzle the dowry, so what chance do you have of Miss Lin?"
Qiao Zhen looked at Madam Lu, who dared not speak her anger, narrowed her eyes, and asked in a very good mood, "Lord Lin, what do you think?"
Before Lord Lin could respond, Miss Lin covered her mouth with a handkerchief and coughed rapidly.
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