Before Young Master Wang came to the Lin residence to propose marriage, he made a special trip to the Silver Shop. The moment he stepped into the shop, he was immediately stunned by the scene before him. The shop was bustling with people, customers were thronging around, business was booming, and the shop was incredibly popular.
Young Master Wang thought to himself, "So this thriving shop actually belongs to Miss Lin! If I could marry her, wouldn't the shop become mine? Wouldn't I become rich very quickly?"
When a woman marries, her family usually provides her with a dowry of valuables. Although the ownership of these valuables belongs to the woman, the man can also enjoy them. After all, the woman belongs to the man, so all the profits from the shop naturally become his property.
Young Master Wang stood inside the shop, watching the shopkeeper busily moving among the customers, constantly selling various goods and receiving gleaming silver from them.
He was overjoyed and thought to himself, "This is like making a fortune every day! With this shop, I'll never have to worry about not having enough money to go drinking and visiting brothels again."
He walked out of the shop and saw the local thugs walking around it. One of them was saying, "Remember not to let your men go to Yin Chanchan to collect protection money. General Ren is protecting that shop."
This further solidified Young Master Wang's determination to propose marriage at the Lin residence, and he was determined to succeed.
He believed that by marrying Miss Lin and taking over the shop, he would have a large fortune and could then move out of his home without any problem.
From then on, she became independent and self-reliant, and was no longer used by her father and stepmother as a stepping stone for her younger brother.
With plenty of money, one can also enjoy beautiful women at will.
He had another plan: "After I marry Miss Lin, I find my luck has turned bad. At worst, I can get rid of her and take over the shop legitimately."
With these thorough plans in mind, he couldn't help but feel excited about marrying Miss Lin, and he was absolutely certain: "If someone like me were to propose to the Lin family, wouldn't they agree immediately?!"
Unexpectedly, before he could even utter a word in his marriage proposal, Madam Xu rejected the official matchmaker.
Young Master Wang grew anxious and stepped forward, pleading repeatedly, "Please, Madam Lin, consider this carefully and grant me Miss Lin's hand in marriage. I will cherish her as a treasure from now on."
Seeing that Madam Xu shook her head, he made another promise, "After I marry Miss Lin, I will always treat her well, never take a concubine, and never have a maidservant."
Faced with Mr. Wang's promises and entreaties, Madam Xu hesitated. She was clearly tempted; a man who wouldn't take a concubine was hard to find in the world.
At this moment, Lin Songhao ran out and whispered to Madam Xu, "My sister said that the sweeter someone's words are, the less trustworthy they are. Unsolicited kindness is either malicious or thieving, and sweet words often hide poison."
Upon hearing this, Madam Xu immediately became alert and firmly refused: "My husband is guarding the city gate and has not yet returned. He is in charge of all matters, big and small, at home. I really cannot make this decision on my own. I hope Mr. Wang will understand."
Seeing his plans ruined, Young Master Wang glanced at Lin Songhao, a flash of murderous intent crossing his eyes.
Lin Songhao glared back at him alone, fiddling with a dagger in his hand.
Young Master Wang felt a surge of anger rising within him as he was glared at by a boy from a less privileged background. However, he suppressed his anger and decided to propose marriage first, and then find a way to get rid of the boy and take revenge later.
He lowered his head and respectfully stated, "Madam Lin, I am deeply devoted to Miss Lin, and I will never force myself into this matter."
"I will come to your residence to propose marriage another day. I hope that Guard Lin and Madam Lin will agree." After saying this, he bowed to Madam Xu and then turned to leave. He decided that it would be safer to propose to Lin Daoyan. Women are short-sighted and don't know anything about good or bad.
The news of Young Master Wang's visit to the Lin family to propose marriage spread like wildfire throughout the capital. People discussed the matter extensively, and various speculations and rumors spread like wildfire.
"Isn't he afraid of being cursed to death?" someone asked curiously.
"I heard he's also destined to bring misfortune to his wives," another person chimed in.
Some people are hopeful, thinking, "Then I'll see if this marriage goes through, and whether he'll be cursed."
As everyone was discussing the marriage, a shocking piece of news suddenly arrived—on his way back to the mansion, Young Master Wang suddenly collapsed face up in front of the servants and everyone, and died instantly!
The servants of the Wang family hurriedly carried the young master home, invited a doctor to administer acupuncture, and summoned a fortune teller to perform a shamanic ritual, but they still could not bring the dead man back to life.
This sudden turn of events left everyone speechless. Rumors spread like wildfire throughout the capital, with all sorts of speculations circulating.
"So the Lin family woman is such a jinx to her husbands!"
"This is absolutely terrifying!"
The discussion about the Lin family girl surged like a tidal wave, and even intensified.
On the streets and in the alleys, during leisure time, everyone was talking about the same topic: "Lin Daoyan's daughter is a jinx to her husbands!" This statement seemed to have become a settled conclusion, and everyone believed it without a doubt.
Upon hearing these rumors, Xu and Lin Daoyan exchanged bewildered glances, a nameless fear rising within them.
They exchanged a glance and muttered to themselves, "How could things be so coincidental? Two of the people who came to propose marriage have died."
Mrs. Xu cried anxiously, "What will happen to Ah Jun? What will happen to my daughter?"
Lin Daoyan sighed repeatedly, not knowing what to do.
Lin Yajun, the person involved, paid no attention to these rumors.
She raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a calm smile, and said casually, "That's perfect. No one will dare to come to the Lin residence to propose marriage again, saving me the trouble."
Zhao Canchen was secretly delighted. He thought to himself: It's good that no one has come to propose marriage. That way, Xiao Jun can stay by my side forever.
But then he thought again, and a doubt arose in his heart: How could it be such a coincidence? Every time someone came to propose marriage to Xiao Jun, someone would die mysteriously. Could there be something fishy about this?
Zhao Canchen felt increasingly uneasy as he thought about it. He couldn't help but sigh and said to Lin Yajun with a worried expression, "Xiaojun, these rumors are bad for you. Do you think someone might be deliberately framing you?"
After saying that, he thoughtfully pointed in the direction of the Ren residence, his implication being clear: all of this was probably the work of Ren Chuanhu, the only surviving illegitimate son of the Ren family.
Lin Yajun turned her head slightly, thought for a moment, shook her head, and felt that the possibility was extremely slim.
What good would it do Ren Chuanhu if she couldn't get married?
Although Lin Yajun had incriminating evidence against Ren Chuanhu, it was merely her speculation, without any real proof. Even if it came to light, Ren Chuanhu would be protected by the Prince Consort and nothing would happen to him.
A playful smile appeared on Lin Yajun's lips as she said softly, "As the saying goes, 'A blessed person doesn't enter the door of an unblemished one!'"
Zhao Canchen was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, seemingly surprised that Lin Yajun would say such a thing.
However, he quickly came to his senses and nodded in agreement, saying, "What you say is absolutely right, Xiaojun. Those three people are definitely not good people. They all have ulterior motives for coming to ask for your hand in marriage. If this marriage is really arranged, I'm afraid Xiaojun's life will not be easy from now on."
Lin Yajun's smile deepened. Although she didn't say it aloud, she was secretly grateful for Zhao Canchen's concern for her.
At the same time, she thought to herself: Hmph, trying to scheme against me? They're asking for trouble! If someone actually marries me and dares to scheme against me, then don't blame me for being ruthless! In that case, it won't be me who suffers, but him!
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