bookcurios Chapter 12: This woman did it on purpose.
Chapter 12: This woman did it on purpose.
The unexpected engagement between Lin Rusi and Li Jingyang was already an absurd and unexpected event. To then arrange for the Third Prince to get engaged to Lin Ruqin would only make things more chaotic.
Lin Lezheng isn't stupid; he wouldn't let both of his daughters get married at this critical juncture.
Therefore, he politely declined Li Zeyan's offer.
Li Zeyan understood Lin Lezheng's meaning, but he did not intend to give up.
To achieve great things, it is absolutely impossible without the backing of a powerful family like the Lin family.
Therefore, he is determined to take over the Lin family!
"Your Excellency is unaware of the truth, but my engagement to the Second Miss was a last resort."
"Now, by some twist of fate, the Second Miss is engaged to my Third Imperial Uncle, while I am not engaged either. Isn't this a destiny ordained by heaven?"
"Your Excellency, this prince's words are sincere and earnest. I beg Your Excellency to grant my request!"
He bowed to Lin Lezheng with his hands clasped, his words earnest and resounding.
Lin Lezheng's expression darkened further; Li Zeyan was determined to marry Lin Ruqin today.
Just as he was caught in a dilemma, unsure of how to answer, Lin Rusi rushed in.
"The Third Prince truly has deep affection for my eldest sister."
Lin Lezheng frowned deeply, glaring angrily at Lin Rusi, "Rusi, this is not the time for you to act recklessly, get down here right now!"
Lin Rusi said to Lin Lezheng, "Father, I'm not being silly."
"My daughter has something she wishes to say to the Third Prince alone."
Li Zeyan glanced at Lin Rusi, tightened his lips, and coldly snorted, "This prince has nothing to say to the second young lady."
"It's enough for me to talk to the Third Prince."
Li Zeyan ignored Lin Rusi and looked at Lin Lezheng again, putting pressure on him once more, "This prince can guarantee that the eldest daughter will be given dignity and that she will marry this prince in a grand and glorious manner."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Rusi continued, "Judging from the sincerity of the Third Prince, he must genuinely want to marry my elder sister."
Li Zeyan frowned slightly as he scrutinized Lin Rusi's smiling face, feeling uneasy.
What is she planning now?
"This prince is indeed sincere."
"Since it's genuine, surely there wouldn't be any secrets hiding from my father and elder sister."
Lin Rusi continued, "A sincere heart must be genuine and honest enough. Is the Third Prince's sincerity enough?"
Li Zeyan snorted coldly, raised his chin, and said righteously, "As long as the Prime Minister and the eldest daughter say the word, this prince can truthfully tell you about my family property and savings over the years. Isn't that enough?"
Lin Rusi raised an eyebrow. "Really?"
She moved a few steps closer to Li Zeyan and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "What if it's an illness?"
"Will the Third Prince also be able to tell my father and sister the truth?"
His words hit the nail on the head, and Li Zeyan's expression turned cold.
He frowned, staring directly into Lin Rusi's eyes, a sense of unease rising within him.
He demanded sharply, "What do you mean?"
Lin Rusi calmly asked, "Why isn't the Third Prince answering? Is there something you're hiding?"
Li Zeyan clenched his fists, sensing that Lin Rusi knew something.
But how could she know about something so secretive?
Seeing that Li Zeyan did not answer, Lin Rusi raised her voice and urged, "Third Prince, my father and sister are still waiting for your sincerity."
"Is the Third Prince mute?"
Li Zeyan clenched his fists, his gaze toward Lin Rusi becoming even more ruthless.
This woman definitely did it on purpose!