After experiencing so much, Lin Yajun has become more shrewd and can think things through calmly when faced with problems.
At that moment, various thoughts flashed through her mind:
"The princess is making Zhao Canchen marry her, a woman with a reputation for bringing bad luck to her husbands. Is this a royal conspiracy?"
"The royal family would never allow the descendants of a deposed crown prince to marry and have children."
"Are they trying to get rid of Zhao Canchen by using a method that brings misfortune to his husband?"
"Or they could use my reputation for bringing bad luck to husbands to kill Zhao Canchen and then frame me."
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sneer, thinking to herself, "What a pipe dream! If he dies, none of you ancient royals will survive!"
Lin Yajun turned her head and her gaze fell on Zhao Canchen.
She noticed that although Zhao Canchen was trying his best to control his emotions, his disappointment and sadness still surged out like a tide.
Lin Yajun's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile.
She thought to herself, "In this ancient society, women are destined to marry. If they don't marry by a certain age, they will be forced into marriage. Since that's the case, why don't I choose to marry the man in front of me?"
Zhao Canchen is handsome, virtuous, and exceptionally talented—qualities that Lin Yajun admires. More importantly, his care and protection of Lin Yajun deeply warms and moves her.
Thinking back on what had happened, Lin Yajun realized her true feelings: Actually, I also like Young Master Zhao!
She took a deep breath, and then said to Zhao Canchen without hesitation, "I'll listen to you, let's be together!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Canchen was struck dumb, jerking his head up and staring at Lin Yajun in astonishment, as if he couldn't believe his ears. His eyes widened, seemingly doubting that it was all a hallucination.
Lin Yajun found Zhao Canchen's reaction somewhat amusing. She smiled and nodded at him, then softly repeated, "Okay, we'll be together."
When Zhao Canchen heard Lin Yajun's answer that she was willing to marry him, an incredibly radiant smile instantly bloomed on his face. That smile was like spring flowers in full bloom, or the first dew of dawn, fresh and bright, making the whole world seem more beautiful because of it.
He said with great joy, "Xiao Jun, I will definitely be good to you, and I will only be good to you!"
Lin Yajun smiled gently at him and nodded in response, "Yes, me too!"
Lin Yajun hesitated for a moment, then quickly mustered her courage and said earnestly, "The reason I decided to be with you is not because of Her Highness's decision, but because I like you."
Her voice was soft yet firm, and as she uttered the last word, a blush quickly crept onto her originally fair cheeks, making her as beautiful and charming as a peach blossom in spring.
Zhao Canchen understood what she meant, and his eyes filled with tears. He choked up and said, "Xiao Jun, I also like you very much, that's why I want to be with you."
"Yes, I know." Lin Yajun nodded and turned her gaze to Zhao Canchen's face.
Their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still at that moment.
They gazed into each other's eyes, their eyes revealing affection that was silently conveyed between them.
At this moment, Zhao Canchen was especially grateful to the princess. If it weren't for her suggestion, he wouldn't have had the courage to propose to Lin Yajun.
In that case, many men who covet Xiaojun's beauty and her shop will come to propose marriage. Perhaps she will meet a good family and marry, and I will lose her forever.
After a while, Zhao Canchen broke the silence and said earnestly to Lin Yajun, "I will go back and immediately propose to your parents so that they know my feelings." Then, he added, "The princess also gave me a box of silver, saying it was as an engagement gift."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yajun smiled slightly and jokingly asked, "Would 10,000 taels of silver be enough for you? If not, I'll give you 100,000 taels."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Canchen asked incredulously, "Where did you get so much money?" He knew that Lin Yajun would hand over the shop's daily earnings to Madam Xu.
Lin Yajun answered frankly, "After I saved you outside the casino that day, someone gave me a bag of gems. I estimate that if I take out two or three gems, I can get ten thousand taels of silver. If I sell a few more, one hundred thousand taels of silver will be enough."
She added in her mind, "My space can produce all sorts of treasures worth a fortune, such as black pearls, which probably don't exist in this era yet, so I can't just set a price for them."
"Don't change it," Zhao Canchen whispered to Lin Yajun. "Since someone gave you a gemstone, I suppose he'll have to send me a betrothal gift when I get married."
"That's possible." Lin Yajun smiled, pursing her lips. Because she was wary of the people protecting Zhao Canchen, who might harm her family, she hadn't placed any surveillance equipment around Zhao Canchen.
The two returned to the Lin residence. When Madam Xu saw them return, she smiled and said, "The Princess's residence just sent a large package of clothes and a box of silver, which is in Young Master Zhao's room."
Zhao Canchen looked up and saw Lin Daoyan standing in the courtyard, looking at him with concern, realizing that Lin Daoyan had been worried about his safety.
His heart pounded, his face flushed, and he mustered his courage to say, "I...I want to propose to Xiaojun and marry her."
"Ah!" Lin Daoyan and Madam Xu's eyes widened instantly, their expressions shocked. They then looked at Lin Yajun, who lowered her head and did not object. The two exchanged bewildered glances.
"This... I'm afraid it's not appropriate," Lin Daoyan said hesitantly.
He thought of his family's circumstances: a military household guarding the gate, and his daughter carrying the reputation of being a jinx to her husband.
If I were to harm Zhao Canchen, my conscience wouldn't allow it, and my whole family would lose their lives.
Zhao Canchen is no ordinary person. Although he is not valued by the royal family, he carries royal blood and is the most noble direct descendant of the royal family.
Zhao Canchen hurriedly said, "General Lin, this is also the princess's wish. She said that it would be safer for me to marry a woman from a poor family."
"I also love Xiaojun. We are deeply in love and I want to spend my life with her." He looked at Lin Yajun with deep affection as he spoke.
Lin Yajun raised her head and smiled gently at Zhao Canchen.
She looked at her parents and said frankly, "Father, Mother, I am willing to be with Young Master Zhao."
“Ah Jun, our social status is far below Princess Zhao’s, this marriage is not a good match for us.” Lin Daoyan looked at his daughter with great difficulty.
He then honestly said, "We are military households, and Young Master Zhao is a nobleman..." He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone present understood what he meant.
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