He had never seen her before, but now that he saw her, he found that she was actually quite good-looking.

That pretty face is really attractive.

He couldn't help but ask, "Your sister isn't engaged yet, right?"

Mrs. Wu was stunned for a moment and subconsciously turned to look at Lin Yiwan.

She shook her head imperceptibly before answering, "Not yet. My sister is so frail. No one wants to marry a sickly girl. We can't afford to support her!"

As if to prove her words, Lin Yiwan suddenly started coughing violently.

Zi'er, who was standing next to her, immediately patted her back. She looked so painful that tears came out of her eyes.

Chen Qingzhi subconsciously frowned and thought to himself, he is really seriously ill.

But this figure is really eye-catching.

Thinking of this, he said, "Ordinary people really can't afford to support her, but I can. Why don't I ask Madam Wu for marriage now? Would you be willing to marry your sister to me?"

Before Madam Wu could reply, Lin Yiwan spoke up first, "I won't trouble you, sir. If there's nothing else, please let me go as soon as possible. My feet are stained with feces and it's very uncomfortable!"

When she mentioned this, Chen Qingzhi immediately covered her nose and took a few steps back.

The doubts in his eyes were all dispelled, and he said in a cold voice: "Okay, you should hurry back to the Commander's Mansion!"

After getting his consent, everyone immediately walked towards the long street.

No one dared to speak along the way, only Madam Wu's labored breathing could be heard by everyone.

After finally returning to the Commander's Mansion, Mrs. Wu did not see the boys who were supposed to stay in the mansion.

She quickly called the housekeeper and asked, "Where are the eldest and second young masters?"

The housekeeper replied in panic, "They followed the master to the City Lord's Mansion and never came back. I was very worried about them, so I tried every possible way to find out where they were, but I couldn't find any news!"

Mrs. Wu's heart sank to the bottom. She was afraid that her husband and children were in danger. What should she do?

At this time, Lin Yiwan and Zi'er had already bathed again and changed their clothes and shoes.

She came to thank Madam Wu: "Fortunately, you remained calm in the face of adversity. Otherwise, I would have been detained by Chen Qingzhi this time!"

Madam Wu sighed, "I wasn't lying to begin with. I did have a younger sister raised on the farm. Everyone knows this. It's a pity she was unlucky and passed away so young!"

Lin Yiwan held her hand and said, "Don't be sad. Now that I'm in the city, I will help your family escape from this suffering!"

Madam Wu looked at her in shock. "Madam Hou, how can you help us? Just by yourself?"

Lin Yiwan shook her head. "I certainly can't do it myself. The most important thing right now is to find your husband. Chen Qingzhi is using his name. If he comes forward to expose them, how will those soldiers obey his orders?"

Madam Wu nodded. "You're right, but I just asked the housekeeper. My husband and my children have been taken to the City Lord's Mansion for many days, and there has been no news!"

Lin Yiwan frowned and pondered, "Looks like I have to go to the City Lord's Mansion!"

At this moment, a maid came in to report: "Madam, Commander Chen is here. He said he would personally bring Wanxiangzhai snacks to your sister for her to taste!"

Lin Yiwan narrowed her eyes in mockery and said coldly, "Madam, look, here's your chance!"

Madam Wu's face flashed with a look of struggle. She whispered a warning: "Madam Hou, Chen Qingzhi is insidious and cunning. He has bad intentions towards you. You must remain vigilant!"

Lin Yiwan soothed softly, "Well, I'll deal with him!"

She walked towards the front hall with Zi'er. Her pretty face, which was deliberately painted white, exuded a kind of heartbreaking sickly beauty.

When Chen Qingzhi saw her, a look of surprise flashed across his face.

She looked extraordinary even in the dark, and now she had changed her outfit. The crimson-purple brocade dress made her look even more enchanting like the Queen Mother of the West.

Chen Qingzhi was so fascinated for a moment that she didn't want to blink at all.

Lin Yiwan coughed involuntarily, which immediately brought him back to his senses with some embarrassment.

He quickly said, "I'm sorry to bother you so much. Although you've rejected my proposal, I still don't want to give up. This is a snack that Wanxiangzhai just made. It's still steaming hot. Come and try it!"

Lin Yiwan lowered her eyes to look at the dim sum, which were so delicately arranged that it seemed as if she had put so much thought into them.

After a moment's silence, she calmly asked, "Sir, do you really not mind me being a sickly person? My medicine alone costs over a hundred taels a month. With your salary, you can't even support me, right?"

Chen Qingzhi thought of the noble's promise to him and immediately assured her, "Don't worry, young lady. Not to mention the mere hundred taels of money for medicine, I can even let you enjoy the delicacies of the mountains and the sea every day!"

Lin Yiwan seemed to be moved. She opened her mouth and her eyes immediately turned red.

Chen Qingzhi was suddenly at a loss. He said anxiously, "Girl, don't cry. I'm a rough man and I really don't know how to comfort you!"

Lin Yiwan wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and said, "I'm just crying with joy. Ever since I got sick, I've always felt like a burden. Many times, I've even wanted to die. I always make my sister and brother-in-law worry about me. I really feel bad!"

Chen Qingzhi said without hesitation: "As long as the girl doesn't mind, can you let me be your support?"

Lin Yiwan was too embarrassed to say a word, but the coldness in her eyes flashed away.

Chen Qingzhi was not in a hurry. He leisurely lowered his head to drink tea, waiting patiently for Lin Yiwan to give a result.

After a while, Lin Yiwan finally asked, "Sir, have you met my brother-in-law? Even if I agree to your proposal, my brother-in-law and sister are my relatives, so they have to officiate the wedding!"

Chen Qingzhi didn't expect that she would suddenly mention Commander Wu. She was so shocked that she spat out a mouthful of tea and looked panicked.

Lin Yiwan stared into his eyes and asked, "Sir, has something happened to my brother-in-law? Why are you so nervous when I mention this?"

Chen Qingzhi immediately denied it: "No, your brother-in-law is fine. He is handling some urgent official business in the City Lord's Mansion!"

Lin Yiwan subconsciously asked, "Can I go see him then? Even if he's still handling official business, he still has to consider his family, right? The old lady is seriously ill, and he's her biological son. He can't even not see her for the last time!"

Chen Qingzhi said awkwardly, "I can't make the decision on this. Your brother-in-law is planning something big, and now is an emergency. He doesn't want to be distracted by trivial matters. You have to understand!"

Lin Yiwan couldn't help but sneer: "I can understand him, but can he understand my sister? Why should his filial piety be fulfilled by my sister? Since you are speaking for him, then go back and tell him to make time to come back and visit, otherwise, I will not recognize him as my brother-in-law!"

After saying these harsh words, he stood up and left.

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