Zhao Canchen recalled the series of events that had occurred before.
First, the young master of the Shen family came to the Lin residence to propose marriage. He was clearly not truly in love with Lin Yajun, but rather had his eye on the Lin family's mansion and shops.
What's even more outrageous is that this young master of the Shen family was arrogant and conceited, and even spoke rudely and insulted Lin Yajun in public.
Lin Yajun was not someone to be trifled with. Without hesitation, she picked up the chili water and sprayed it directly into the eyes of the young master of the Shen family, causing him great pain.
Lin Daowei angrily took the young master of the Shen family to the moat, intending to let him soak in the water to cleanse his eyes, but unexpectedly the young master of the Shen family sank into the river and drowned.
This unexpected event sparked gossip, with people saying that "Miss Lin is a jinx to her husbands," plunging the entire Lin family into great unease.
Soon after, General Wang's eldest son, also named Young Master Wang, came to propose marriage. Clearly, he too was after the shops under Lin Yajun's name. However, unexpectedly, Young Master Wang died mysteriously on his way home.
This series of events fueled the rumors that Lin Yajun was a jinx to her husbands, with some even telling Xu to her face, "Your daughter is a jinx to her husbands."
Upon hearing these words, Mrs. Xu burst into tears of anger, unable to accept that others were slandering her daughter in this way.
Lin Yajun comforted her, saying, "Mother, don't cry. Your daughter won't get married. Don't worry about what others say."
After some thought, Ms. Xu gradually came to a realization. She understood that "I cannot stop others from maliciously slandering my daughter. If we really cannot find a suitable family, then let Lin Yajun stay at home. This way, at least she can avoid being schemed against and framed."
Lin Yajun nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right, Mother, we don't need to pay attention to those gossips."
As Zhao Canchen thought about this, his mind was in turmoil. He stared at the nervous and uneasy Lin family members, his lips slightly parted, as if he had a thousand words to say.
When he tried to express his feelings, he suddenly felt a dryness in his throat, and the words seemed to be suppressed by an invisible force, making it impossible for him to speak.
He couldn't help but recall the moments he spent with Xiaojun; those times were the most beautiful parts of his life.
When he was with Xiaojun, he felt an unprecedented joy and sense of security, a feeling that captivated him and made him unable to extricate himself. He truly wanted to marry Xiaojun, spend the rest of his life with her, and never be separated from her.
However, whenever he thought about his current situation, the joy in his heart would be instantly replaced by worry.
He was hunted day and night by assassins, and had long been a thorn in the emperor's side. If he married Xiaojun, it would undoubtedly bring her more danger and trouble. He couldn't bear to see Xiaojun fall into trouble because of him, and he didn't want to see her suffer any harm.
So Zhao Canchen silently closed his mouth, swallowing back the words he had wanted to say.
He sat there with a heavy heart. Although the book in his hands was open, his eyes could not fall on the pages; his thoughts had already drifted far away.
Two people who came to the Lin family to propose marriage have died in succession. Under such circumstances, the fact that someone still dares to come to propose marriage has shocked and puzzled the people of the Lin family.
After a moment of surprise, Madam Xu couldn't help but ask, "Doesn't this man surnamed He know what people outside are saying?"
Lin Yajun shook her head. "How could that be?" She paused for a moment, then continued, "However, if we want to know what his intentions are, wouldn't it be clear if we just called him in and asked him?"
After listening to his daughter's words, Lin Daoyan thought for a moment and then instructed Lin Yajun, "Xiaojun, no matter what he says, you must not lay a hand on him! After all, he is a guard of the Prince of Lu's mansion."
Lin Yajun nodded, indicating that she understood her father's meaning, and then said, "I will not take action openly."
Her meaning was clear: if this man surnamed He dared to show her the slightest disrespect or insult her character, she would not be polite and would definitely teach him a lesson in secret.
Lin Daoyan understood his daughter's meaning. He opened his mouth to persuade her, but didn't know how to start. He sighed helplessly, turned around, and walked out to open the door himself.
He knew very well that his master, Prince Song, and Prince Lu had always been at odds, so there was no way he could finalize this marriage.
However, he really couldn't afford to offend the King of Lu, so he could only take things one step at a time.
He cursed, "The people who come to propose marriage deserve to die!"
Lin Daoyan opened the slightly old gate of the Lin residence, and sunlight fell on him like a golden rain of arrows, but he did not feel any warmth. Instead, a chill rose in his heart.
He saw a large crowd gathered outside the door, with noise rising and falling. Many people had gathered there to watch the spectacle, talking and pointing at the Lin residence.
Lin Daoyan frowned slightly and cursed inwardly, thinking how utterly boring these people were.
He stood at the door, his gaze sweeping over the crowd before finally settling on He Shangang.
He Shangang was tall and handsome, and he looked at Lin Daoyan with a smile on his face.
Lin Daoyan composed himself and asked, "Guard He, what brings you to my Lin residence?" His voice was neither loud nor soft, revealing his calm and collected nature.
He Shangang quickly stepped forward and bowed, saying with a smile, "Guard Lin, I have come today to ask you for a favor."
Lin Daoyan nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.
He Shangang then explained his purpose: "I have long admired your eldest daughter for her virtue, kindness, and martial arts skills. I have brought a matchmaker with me to propose marriage to you, hoping that we can become husband and wife."
Having said that, he stepped aside, and a government official walked forward with a broad smile. The official was dressed in red and wore a large red silk flower in her hair, looking quite festive.
The official media stepped forward and said to Lin Daoyan, "Guard Lin, this General He is a man of exceptional talent. Not only is he handsome, but he is also incredibly gifted. He is highly regarded by Prince Lu and has a very promising future!"
Without a moment's hesitation, Lin Daoyan politely declined, saying, "I'm really sorry, General He. My daughter has no plans to get married at the moment."
Among the onlookers, some nosy women were chattering amongst themselves.
One of the women looked anxious and kindly said to Lin Daoyan, "Guard Lin, you must agree to this marriage! Such a good opportunity doesn't come around often!"
Some women, however, harbored ill intentions. One of them said to Guard He in a sarcastic tone, "Guard He, you are such a handsome man, why bother to ask this woman who brings bad luck to her husband? This is really not worth it!"
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