“Of course, it’s a deal.”
After that, Rong You left helplessly. I hid beside a wall pillar, observing Lin Yan’s unusual expression, pondering their conversation. What Rong You owed Lin Yan – was it about the broken engagement? Although the reason seemed far-fetched, it seemed to be the only explanation.
I thought Rong You would leave and Lin Yan would soon go to the restaurant. But after sitting for a while, another elegant young gentleman approached, carefully looking around before sitting down.
Tsk, I thought, Lin Yan seems to know quite a few young gentlemen.
As it turned out, my sixth sense was correct.
After exchanging a few words, the gentleman said, “Miss Lin, what happened back then was not my intention. The broken engagement was your insistence. I’m afraid I cannot comply with what you’re asking now.”
Lin Yan remained calm and sneered, “Young Master He, I’m not asking you to marry my second sister. I know you’re acquainted with many wealthy young masters. Finding someone to propose shouldn’t be difficult.”
“Everyone knows Lin Zi’s temperament. And she’s just a concubine-born daughter. Bringing her home as the mistress isn’t exactly something to be proud of.”
Lin Yan said, “Mistress? You’re thinking too far ahead.”
The gentleman was surprised, “You want your second sister to be a concubine? Why?”
“Young Master He doesn’t need to know. Just do as I say. My second sister is not unattractive. Bringing her back won’t embarrass your friends.”
I frowned listening to their conversation. What was Lin Yan doing? Getting Rong You to propose, then having others propose as well. I sighed.
Seeing Young Master He agree, Lin Yan paid and prepared to leave. I hurried back. Arriving at the restaurant, I saw the Mansion Strategist had already ordered the dishes. After catching my breath, Lin Yan arrived, carrying several large packages, looking exhausted.
“Why so late?”
The dishes are almost cold,” I smiled, taking the packages and placing them aside.
Lin Yan wiped her sweat, “So tired.” She picked up the teapot, opened the lid and smelled it, frowning, “I don’t like this tea. Li Si, help me ask the waiter for a pot of post-rain Longjing tea.”
The Mansion Strategist nodded, “Okay.”
After he left, Lin Yan said, “Cousin, these chopsticks are dirty. Can you help me get a new pair?”
I looked around. Perhaps because we were on the second floor, no waiter was in sight. I had no choice but to fetch the chopsticks. I approached the Mansion Strategist and said, “I followed Lin Yan earlier and saw her meeting two people, asking them to marry Lin Zi. Both seemed wealthy and influential.”
The Mansion Strategist said calmly, “She wants to get Lin Zi out of the Lin family. She saw the second madam’s methods today. If her mother and daughter join forces, and Lin Ran is forced to marry, Lin Sen is studying abroad, and Lin’s father doesn’t manage family affairs, the target will directly point to Lin Yan.”
“But she found two people to propose.”
The Mansion Strategist pondered and asked, “One proposing for a main wife, the other for a concubine?”
I was stunned, “How did you know? Did you follow her too?”
“Professional habit.”
…Well, I almost forgot he had managed household intrigues for thousands of years and had seen through countless schemes.
Zhai Dou Jun continued, “If it’s just one person proposing marriage, the Second Madam can decisively refuse. But if two people come at the same time, one a wife and one a concubine, if she refuses both, outsiders will say she is not satisfied, because it is rare for a concubine-born daughter to marry into a great family as the main wife. The Second Madam, no matter how tough she is, must consider this.”
I suddenly lamented that Lin Yan was not a good person. I never expected that behind her seemingly completely submissive appearance, she was secretly plotting against her second sister.
We returned to the table, and Lin Yan had already poured tea for us, saying, “Why were you gone for so long? I just saw the waiter and had him replaced.”
“Ah, the waiter downstairs was a bit slow,” I smiled, of course not telling her the truth. I drank some tea to cleanse my palate, picked up some dishes, and continued to ponder Lin Yan.
Not simple, not simple at all. The more someone looks like a little white rabbit, the more dangerous they are.
Thinking this, my head spun, and I suddenly collapsed onto the table.
Before I could react, I saw Zhai Dou Jun also faint.
I heard Lin Yan’s sharp, delicate laughter nearby.
“Tsk tsk,” I floated above my mortal body, seeing Zhai Dou Jun also floating out, and moved closer to say, “What is Lin Yan up to, giving us a bewitching drug? No wonder she wanted to send us both away.”
Zhai Dou Jun spoke: “Soon, we’ll know.
Lin Yan handed the innkeeper a bag of silver, saying, “I need an upstairs room. Could the waiter help me take them up? These two are really unable to hold their liquor.”
The innkeeper, weighing the money bag, already had his eyebrows raised in a smile: “Certainly, miss. Please wait a moment.”
Zhai Dou Jun said, “I understand.”
“Hm?” I facepalmed, “Can’t you finish what you’re saying?”
Zhai Dou Jun raised his beautiful chin. The waiters had already helped us to the room and laid us on the bed before leaving. Lin Yan entered, closed the door, walked over, smiled, and reached out to undress “Li Si”.
I widened my eyes, floating forward – truly a beautiful man famous in the divine realm. I was about to drool. Zhai Dou Jun pulled me back: “Men and women should maintain proper distance.”
“Don’t be so petty,” I chuckled. “Li Si” had already been tucked into the bed, the beautiful scenery blocked. I sighed. Moments later, I saw her round hand reaching to undress “me”. Hey! Beast, take your hand away!
Zhai Dou Jun had already turned around. I blushed with shame, only able to watch her tuck me into the bed. Now the floor and bed were covered with clothes, and with two naked people in one bed, it was impossible not to imagine something improper.
I shook my head: “I understand now.”
Zhai Dou Jun mumbled through his nose: “Frame, control.”
“Yes, no wonder she called you out today. Before leaving, she had already planned to deal with me, her cousin. This is to blackmail me with my reputation. If I don’t comply, she’ll likely spread this incident.”
Zhai Dou Jun nodded: “Heavy, you’re not stupid.”
I didn’t dare say I was originally not stupid. I poked him: “Let’s play cards.”
“No cards.”
“Then let’s play rock-paper-scissors.”
“Okay.”
“One round, three gold taels!”
“…Okay.”
If heaven could let me reincarnate once, I would definitely not gamble with Zhai Dou Jun. In less than half an hour, I owed him three months’ salary.
Zhai Dou Jun said: “No more.”
I looked at him slyly: “Is it because I’m losing so badly?”
Zhai Dou Jun nodded: “Yes.”
Finally, after an hour, we both returned to our bodies. Just after lying down for a moment, the door was pushed open.
I immediately screamed, startling the unprepared Zhai Dou Jun. I pulled the blanket to cover myself and continued screaming.
Lin Yan rushed over.
Seeing the scene on the bed, she immediately started hitting Zhai Dou Jun, angrily scolding: “You Li Si, how dare you! How bold to do such a thing to my cousin! I won’t let you off!”
Her hand was large, and each slap left Zhai Dou Jun’s face and upper body red: “I… I don’t know what happened.”
I blocked her hand, looking pitiful: “Yan’er, you won’t tell anyone about this, right?”
Lin Yan seriously nodded: “Of course. My cousin has been so good to me, so I definitely won’t tell.”
“My dear cousin,” I lowered my head and sighed. If there were a mirror, my eyes would definitely be gleaming.
Lin Yan took another opportunity to slap Zhai Dou Jun, saying: “Quickly get dressed and wait outside!”
