Quick Transmigration: The Female Supporting Character's Counterattack, A Guide to Cunning Strat

In early October, Lin Shuwan came of age.

The coming-of-age ceremony was presided over and organized by Grandmother Lin, who invited a group of relatives and noble ladies from the capital to attend.

Although Lin's father wanted to return to the capital, he was unable to leave due to the rampant barbarians.

Unable to attend her daughter's coming-of-age ceremony, she could only send the gift she had prepared well in advance, feeling full of guilt.

Lin Shuwan didn't feel any regret. It was just a coming-of-age ceremony, nothing compared to the war.

Moreover, according to the original plot, Lin's father should have already found a good candidate to take his place.

In less than two years, he will be able to retire from military service and return to his hometown, and the day when his family is reunited will not be far away.

Lin's grandparents, however, thought that Lin Shuwan's reassurance was simply to keep them from worrying.

On one hand, she was pleased that her granddaughter had grown up and become sensible, but on the other hand, she felt heartbroken and secretly increased the scale of her coming-of-age ceremony to make up for her father's absence.

A few days before her coming-of-age ceremony, the weather was bad, with a light drizzle falling, which worried Grandma Lin for quite a while.

But on the day of her coming-of-age ceremony, the sky cleared up, and the sun, which had been hidden by clouds for several days, finally appeared.

The sun was shining brightly. Lin Shuwan, dressed in a red dress, turned around gracefully after having her hair tied up three times, and gave a dignified and generous thank-you bow to everyone. Then she stood up and smiled brightly.

This smile not only left a mark on Gu Yanli's heart as he watched the ceremony from afar, but also caught the attention of other observant people who happened to arrive.

Jiang Yiheng arrived just before the coming-of-age ceremony ended, and was immediately dazzled by Lin Shuwan's smile as soon as he entered.

Normally, Lin Shuwan always carried her precious long whip, and would swing it at people's faces if things didn't go her way, behaving quite recklessly.

Although she restrained herself slightly in front of him, she still lacked the dignity of a noblewoman.

Today is just right; she is gentle and virtuous, and can hold her own as the principal wife.

Once a girl reaches the age of marriage, she can get married.

Although families in Shengjing City who cherish their daughters will keep them until they are eighteen before they get married, some even keep them until they are twenty.

But time waits for no one. His father is getting old, and the struggle for the throne is about to erupt. He needs to bring the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to his side as soon as possible.

The emperor's elder brothers all already had wives, and they were much older than him, so he was much later in marrying into the royal family.

Even if they were willing to marry, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion would certainly not agree.

Moreover, their wives were already daughters of powerful and wealthy families, and their families could also provide them with a great deal of assistance.

Only he was different.

Although he was a prince, he unfortunately had neither the support of his maternal family nor the attention of his father.

Although he deliberately concealed his talents, for him, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was indeed the only and best choice on his path to seizing the throne.

Therefore, he and his mother began plotting against each other when Lin Shuwan was young, and over the years, Lin Shuwan trusted him quite a bit.

He deliberately reserved the position of principal wife, and there wasn't even a concubine in the mansion, just waiting for Lin Shuwan to become his imperial concubine.

As long as Lin Shuwan marries him, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, even if unwilling, will be forced to take sides and do everything in its power to support him.

Regardless of what he was thinking, Jiang Yiheng wore a gentle and harmless smile.

But when his gaze fell on a certain person, his smile froze.

Everything was going according to their plan, but recently there has been an unexpected change.

Gu Yanli, who stood on the periphery watching the ceremony from afar.

He not only coaxed Old Madam Lin into recognizing him as a distant grand-nephew, but also made him the closed-door disciple of Su Lu Jushi. After winning the Junior Three Scholars title, he immediately won the Provincial Scholar title.

This made Jiang Yiheng uneasy; he never expected that a lowly servant would have such abilities.

Yes, Gu Yanli's original identity as a servant was eventually discovered.

If you want to investigate, you can find out; after all, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion didn't try to hide it much.

Upon learning his identity, Jiang Yiheng's anxiety did not subside in the slightest.

Even if Gu Yanli had achieved such success, a normal noble family would not allow their daughter to marry a man who came from a slave background.

However, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion did not seem to care about these things, and Lin Shuwan's actions could not be understood by ordinary people.

Judging from the fact that she spent every day with that servant during this period, it is clear that they did not care about her status.

He needs to find out Lin Shuwan's intentions as soon as possible before making any plans.

Just then, Lin Shuwan returned to the inner courtyard to change her clothes. Jiang Yiheng left the crowd and waited for her on her way back. Watching her approach from afar, he smiled and said:

"Congratulations on your coming-of-age ceremony, Sister Shuwan."

Jiang Yiheng's lips curled up slightly, with a faint smile, and his peach blossom eyes were full of affection, gentle and deep.

No wonder even though his birth mother wasn't of high status, a whole host of noble ladies were eager to marry him.

Unfortunately, having gotten used to Gu Yanli's outstanding appearance, he doesn't seem so amazing anymore.

Not to mention, once you know that his affectionate eyes are full of calculation, even the most beautiful jade is stained with a layer of dirty dust.

Lin Shuwan composed herself, smiled, and asked with delight, "Brother Yiheng, were you waiting for me?"

"Yes, I was held up by something just before leaving, so I'm late. I hope you won't be offended, Sister Shuwan. This is a coming-of-age gift I specially prepared for you, and I wanted to give it to you personally."

Jiang Yiheng took out an exquisite box from his sleeve and handed it to Lin Shuwan: "Open it and see if you like it?"

The box contained a jade pendant with a zither-like sound. When it was taken out, the pendant swayed and emitted an ethereal and melodious sound.

Although Jiang Yiheng had ulterior motives, he was generous in his offer, and Lin Shuwan accepted it without hesitation, saying, "I like it very much, thank you, Brother Yiheng."

"I'm glad you like it." Jiang Yiheng nodded, paused, and said, "Shuwan, you've come of age now. There are some things I've kept in my heart for a long time. I thought you were still too young before, but today I can finally tell you."

"Hmm? What did you say?" Lin Shuwan asked casually, shaking the jade pendant.

"Sister Shuwan, I love you and wish to marry you as my wife. Are you willing?" Jiang Yiheng asked solemnly.

Lin Shuwan stopped shaking the jade pendant, which was somewhat unexpected.

In the original storyline, he never took the initiative to propose marriage.

However, in the original story, it seems that the original owner's heart had already fallen on him at this point, so he probably wasn't in a hurry.

Lin Shuwan looked surprised and said, "Brother Yiheng, are you joking? Like Aning, I only regard you as an older brother."

Jiang Yiheng maintained his gentlemanly demeanor: "I was being presumptuous. I wonder if Sister Shuwan has someone she loves? If not, could you give me a chance to pursue you?"

"I really don't have anyone I like yet." Lin Shuwan shook her head, glancing out of the corner of her eye as Jiang Yiheng quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and then added:

"However, Brother Yiheng, you should find someone else to like. I plan to take in a son-in-law in the future, and you are not suitable. Besides, even if you were willing, the Emperor would probably not agree."

After all, it would damage the royal family's reputation to have a prince become a son-in-law.

"A son-in-law!" Jiang Yiheng exclaimed in shock, then adjusted his tone and asked, "How could you have such an idea? Do Uncle Lin and the others know about it?"

Lin Shuwan replied matter-of-factly, "Of course, my grandparents both agreed. After all, I am my father's only daughter, and I have to stay at home to take care of them in their old age."

"This..." Jiang Yiheng felt a sudden heart attack; it seemed that what he had worried about had still happened.

No wonder, no wonder Madam Lin would recognize a servant boy as her grand-nephew; it must have been planned long ago.

With such daily contact, it's inevitable that feelings will stir within one's heart.

Moreover, that lowly servant also has some skills.

It seems some plans need to be brought forward.

Jiang Yiheng lowered his eyes, subtly concealing a hint of calculation, then stepped forward and gently tucked a stray hair behind Lin Shuwan's ear, saying:

"That's fine then. In a few days, Aning is planning a flower show and specifically asked me to come and tell you that you must come."

Lin Shuwan suppressed her impatience at getting close to him and nodded in agreement.

The two had their own thoughts, but to onlookers, they appeared to be deeply in love.

When Gu Yanli saw that Lin Shuwan had not returned for a long time, he went out to look for her and "incidentally" presented her with her coming-of-age gift.

Unexpectedly, they witnessed this scene. Although they couldn't hear anything, the man was tidying the woman's stray hairs, and the woman lowered her head shyly.

What a deep and lasting friendship!

Gu Yanli frowned, wanting to get closer to listen to what they were saying, or perhaps to hear what Lin Shuwan was thinking.

Eavesdropping is not the act of a gentleman.

He clenched and unclenched his fists, and finally turned and left, feeling frustrated.