Remarrying Chun Yuan

The idea of ​​choosing a spouse using kites is fine as a joke among the common people, but a discerning person would realize upon closer examination that it's not right.

Why did she only say she was just playing around after she made the choice? And it was only after Wei Gongming approached the Liu family that a few more people came with kites to cause trouble... Upon closer examination, it can only mean that Liu Yuechu didn't want to marry him and used some means to get rid of him.

Liu Yuechu smiled and said, "Regardless of whether the kite is real or not, is it proper for him, the heir of the Marquis of Zhenning, to come to my residence with a kite to demand an explanation? Even if we don't go through the proper betrothal ceremony, we should at least invite an elder to our residence to mediate and discuss the matter. Although my Liu family is a merchant family, we have no right to insult people like this."

"You silly girl, when did you become so sharp-tongued?"

“Let’s stick to the facts. If I married into such a family that doesn’t know what’s important, wouldn’t I be devoured alive? You’ve watched me grow up, when have I ever treated anyone else like this?” Liu Yuechu said coquettishly, clinging to Madam Lin’s arm.

“You should try to mediate with kind words, not resort to underhanded tactics to put someone in jail. If you act too ruthlessly, you’ll lose face for the Zhenning Marquis’s mansion and make enemies.” Madam Lin still felt it was inappropriate.

Liu Yuechu clicked her tongue. She admitted that she had feelings for Wei Gongming. But she originally wanted to be strangers; it was he who had been relentless in his pursuit first.

Besides, refusing a marriage proposal is just creating enmity. Since the enmity has already been created, why worry about how deep the enmity is?

Besides, her father wasn't home. If she said a kite was real, then it was real. The saying "words become law" depends on who you're talking to, and Wei Gongming isn't worthy of that title.

“Moon Lady is right, Wei Gongming must not be married.”

When Lin Mengjun and Lin Mengyu entered the courtyard, they heard the two arguing. They shook the snow off their clothes and warmed their hands at the door before going inside to talk to them.

“Wei Gongming has recently made a lot of money from rice and grain, raising prices many times over, and has also taken the opportunity to collect a large number of servants with life-and-death contracts. His methods are extremely ruthless. One cannot marry someone who profits from disaster. I am the first to disagree with this matter.” Lin Mengjun said very seriously.

Madam Lin glared at her son, but could only swallow her words of dissatisfaction.

Lin Mengyu came in carrying a hand warmer. "I disagree too. I can also testify that Yue Niang made the kite. There was no such thing as choosing a husband!"

"Making false evidence will get you into legal trouble. If your father finds out, he'll skin you alive!"

"I don't believe Father would let Yue Niang suffer."

"Besides, the kites weren't fake; they were made by Yue Niang herself. She made four or five, and they were all picked up by people..."

"!!!"

Madam Lin, who was already ill, was made to cough by the two of them.

Liu Yuechu immediately gave Lin Mengyu a wink and quickly changed the subject, "Where did you go in the wind and snow? It's only because the snow on the roads has cleared up a lot these past few days that I dared to come and visit Madam Lin."

"I went to see Yuan Cuo, but I didn't expect you to know him too."

Lin Mengyu, quick-witted, immediately brought up the matter of the medicinal ingredient, saying, "It's thanks to him that Mother has such a problem; otherwise, she would have difficulty even sitting up, let alone having the energy to scold you."

Madam Lin complained, "I'm not scolding her, I'm reminding her. She's a young woman of marriageable age, and countless families are eyeing her. After this scandal, which respectable family would dare to marry her? Those with designs on her will think twice."

Lin Mengjun looked at Liu Yuechu, her eyes filled with affection, yet she dared not speak of it openly.

Liu Yuechu stopped Lin Mengyu, who was about to retort, and said, "Madam is doing this for my own good. I am grateful and will take it to heart. It's getting late, I should go back now. If the snow gets too heavy tonight, it will be difficult to travel..." And so she took her leave.

Lin Mengjun wanted to go and see him off, but was stopped by Madam Lin.

Lin Mengyu, accompanied by her maid, went to see Liu Yuechu off.

"Mother, you've gone too far!" Lin Mengjun couldn't help but complain as she watched the two figures disappear.

“Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking. No way,” Madam Lin stated directly.

Lin Mengjun was somewhat unconvinced, "Why not? Yue Niang is intelligent, talented, kind, and filial. What is it about her that doesn't meet your expectations?"

"The daughter of a merchant."

The Lin family, being the most upright and honest, naturally feared being criticized for marrying into a merchant family and tarnishing their reputation.

Lin Mengjun was somewhat annoyed, "Merchants, merchants! If it weren't for the rice, grain, and charcoal sent by the daughters of merchants, would you still have the mind to worry about your reputation? It's simply a big joke!"

"You are presumptuous!!"

Madam Lin was truly anxious. "I watched her grow up, how could I not know what she's like? She refused the marriage proposal from the Marquis of Zhenning's family, perhaps she's eyeing the palace, how could you possibly control her?"

“If you were a resolute and decisive person who could keep her in check, I wouldn’t stop you. But you’re not… She helped a lot this time with the heavy snow that sealed off the city. I will find an opportunity to repay the favor. I won’t interfere with your sister’s interactions with her in the future, but you shouldn’t get involved anymore.”

……

Lin Mengyu saw Liu Yuechu off as she got into the car, holding her hand with reluctance.

"Don't blame my mother, she didn't live a life, she lived a life of fame."

Lin Mengyu was easygoing but not stupid. Besides, she and her brother had a good relationship, and she knew that her brother liked Liu Yuechu, so she was eager to bring them together.

Liu Yuechu smiled and said, "Madam Lin is right. I was indeed careless."

Even Madam Lin could tell that this matter was false, so there must be many people gossiping behind her back. The reason it didn't cause a stir was simply because the heavy snow had kept everyone from having any romantic thoughts. Moreover, she only respected Lin Mengjun as an elder brother and had no romantic feelings for him. Madam Lin's intervention was timely and prevented future troubles.

"Anyway, I'm on your side, and no one's words matter!" Lin Mengyu brought up Yuan Cuo again, "Are you familiar with this person? Tell me about him."

Liu Yuechu was surprised and stared straight at Lin Mengyu.

Seeing that her gaze wasn't quite serious, Lin Mengyu quickly denied it, "What are you thinking? Don't make wild guesses!"

She told him about Yuan Cuo's desire to borrow the library, "...He was indeed my mother's savior, but the library has never been open to outsiders. If you know him, tell me about him, so I'll have something to say when my father asks later."

Liu Yuechu pursed her thin lips and pondered for a moment. "Whether he is a good person or not, I don't know, but if the Lin family's library is mine, I will give him all the books in the collection."