You have asked for permission to marry, why should I restrain myself?

Chapter 237 Xiao Yan, we are just cooperating, that's all

After the military doctor left, Lin Zhaoyue held Mrs. Lin's hand and said:

"Father, I have lived in the coastal area for two years. The climate there is very good. The winter is almost the same as the spring in the capital. The people there are easy to get along with. Why don't you send my mother and sister to the coastal area to recuperate and avoid the cold? Then bring them back after the winter."

Seeing Duke Lin hesitate, Lin Zhaoyue continued:

"There is a famous doctor on the coast. We can send our mother and sister there to let the doctor take a look. Otherwise, this is not a solution."

As she spoke, Lin Zhaoyue looked at Madam Lin, who was lying on the bed, looking pale and noticeably thinner.

"The doctors in Beizhou City couldn't help. I just couldn't bear to see my mother suffer like this."

Madam Lin looked at Lin Zhaoyue for a while, then looked at Duke Lin and said:

"My dear, let's do as Zhao Zhao said. Wan Wan and I can go to the coast to avoid the cold. I'm really feeling unwell! But what about the engagement with the Chen family?"

Duke Lin pursed his lips and was silent for a while, then said:

"Then let's do as Madam said. Tomorrow I will send someone to escort you to the coast. You can come back after the winter. As for your marriage with the Chen family, your health is more important, so please postpone it..."

Before Duke Lin finished speaking, Lin Wan came in with the support of Xun Mei. However, after walking such a short distance, her forehead was covered with sweat.

"Father, mother, I want to get engaged before leaving. It will be the day after tomorrow."

Only after she got engaged did she feel at ease.

Lin Zhaoyue frowned, looked at the weak Lin Wan, and said:

"But sister, your body."

"It's okay, I can handle it."

As she spoke, she looked at Duke Lin and Madam Lin persistently and expressed her wishes once again:

"Father, mother, I really like Mr. Chen. Although the engagement was a little hasty, I am still happy. I really don't want any more accidents to happen."

Seeing that Lin Wan was determined, Lin Zhaoyue didn't know what to say and pursed her lips.

Upon hearing this, Duke Lin and Madam Lin looked at each other for a long while and finally nodded.

……

Just as Lin Zhaoyue proposed to send Madam Lin and Lin Wan to the coast to recuperate, Lin Kaiji in the military camp received the news:

"Go to the coast to escape the cold?"

"Yes, Miss Lin mentioned it, saying that the coastal climate is suitable for recuperation, and Duke Lin plans to send them there after the eldest lady gets engaged."

"What did the court doctor say about their illnesses?"

The man cupped his hands and said respectfully:

"I can't find any symptoms, it's definitely a symptom of not adapting to the local climate and water."

Lin Kaiji's eyes darkened slightly, with a hint of doubt in them, he felt that this was too much of a coincidence.

"Okay, I understand, get out!"

After the secret guard left, Lin Kaiji was about to get up and leave, when Ling Su hurriedly walked in.

Lin Kaiji rarely saw Ling Su so flustered, and subconsciously frowned and said:

"Why are you so flustered?"

"Sir, the red letter."

Their letters are generally divided into white letters, blue letters, and red letters, and the weight of the messages is extremely general, important, and major information.

Lin Kaiji's pupils shrank slightly, and he stretched out his hand:

"letter."

Ling Su handed the letter in his hand to Lin Kaiji. Lin Kaiji slowly opened the note. The next moment, his eyes, which had always been calm, suddenly showed a stormy wave.

He gritted his teeth and uttered two words:

"Xiao Yan!"

There were only twenty-one words written on the letter paper:

Shen Yanzhou counterattacked, Zi'an County was out of control, Yingyue Tower was attacked, and the fifth son of the Shadow Lord died!

Lin Kaiji's eyes were red, his fists were clenched so tightly that they made a creaking sound, and his face was terribly gloomy:

"You're useless. You can't even protect one person!"

The man growled, his eyes cold and deep, trying his best to suppress the anger in his chest.

"Weren't they well-kept? How could something go wrong and they were uprooted?"

"They were locked up well, but poisonous snakes and insects came from nowhere and bit everyone they saw in the dungeon. Everyone in the dungeon was bitten to death. Those insects and ants also followed people and followed them directly to the Shadow Moon Tower. That's why..."

They didn't know before that there was an expert animal tamer among them.

The fifth young master died and Zi'an County was destroyed, which was a great insult to Lin Kaiji.

He has never suffered such a big loss!

His lips pursed slightly, his anger reaching its peak, almost swallowing him.

When he catches them, he will cut them into pieces and use their blood to sacrifice to the dead.

"Oh, sir, the supplies that Shen Yanzhou transported are fake. From the coast to the eastern border, we need to pass through two checkpoints, Beitong Pass and Juyan Pass. If we pass Beitong Pass, it will be our territory. I boldly guess that they will take a detour through Juyan Pass. Sir, should we let the second young master go through Juyan Pass..."

Seeing Lin Kaiji raise his hand, Ling Su shut up wisely and listened to the man slowly say:

"You guessed wrong. Xiao Yan is a gambler! To pass through Juyan Pass, he needs to go around most of Anguo and come from the border of Chiyan. Chiyan is now in a serious internal conflict and accidents may happen at any time. In addition, with so many supplies, it will take more than a year to reach the eastern border from the coast. He can't wait that long!"

Lin Kaiji stared at the note in his hand for a long time before he spoke:

"Withdraw everyone and let them pass. I want to see how they can escape unscathed after passing Beitong Pass!"

"Yes, son."

Ling Su stepped back, and Lin Kaiji twisted the paper in his hand, but in the blink of an eye, the paper was crushed into powder.

He likes to walk into the tiger's den, so he invites you into the trap...

……

Because Mrs. Lin and Lin Wan were not feeling well,

Therefore, the engagement banquet was arranged by the butler, and Lin Zhaoyue went to help.

On the day of the engagement, people arrived at the Chen Mansion early, and boxes of betrothal gifts were constantly carried to the General's Mansion.

Chen Jing was wearing a red brocade robe today, with an upright posture and a handsome look.

The parents and relatives of both parties exchanged greetings for a while in the main courtyard, and then signed the engagement certificate in the presence of relatives and friends.

The engagement party was for relatives and friends only. There weren't many people, only twelve tables in total.

Lin Kaiji also brought Cheng Wang and Yan Xiao with him. They sat at the same table with General Chen's trusted brothers, not far from their main table.

I don’t know if “Yan Xiao” did it on purpose, but he just happened to sit behind her, with only an aisle between them.

The engagement banquet here follows the customs of Beizhou City. During the banquet, the betrothed couple have to toast each other at each table.

Lin Wan was not feeling well, so Chen Jing drank all the wine for her.

Lin Zhaoyue clearly saw the joy on Lin Wan's face. That joy was very strange. It didn't seem like the joy of getting engaged to the one she loved, but rather a kind of joy of surviving a calamity.

However, the smile on her face froze when two uninvited guests suddenly arrived.

Even Chen Jing noticed Lin Wan's discomfort.

"what happened?"

Lin Wan shook his head stiffly, but his eyes were fixed on the two people who were politely greeting Duke Lin and Madam Lin not far away, with vigilance.

What on earth do they want to do by coming here at this time?

Pei Jing and Pei Yanli came uninvited. Both of them were wearing red brocade robes, but one was bright red and the other was dark red. Even the headbands on their heads were red.

There is a festive atmosphere all over his body.

"My Lord, Madam Lin, my brother and I just arrived in Beizhou City today. It is really rude of us to come to your house without prior notification."

Pei Yanli said this with an apologetic tone, and asked someone to present an engagement gift, which was very polite.

Mrs. Lin felt guilty about Lin Wan's breaking off of the engagement with Pei Mansion.

Although they were puzzled by the sudden decision to cancel the engagement, they agreed. Later, when some people said that the Duke's Mansion was bullying the Pei Mansion because no one had support, Pei Yanli and Pei Jing came out to explain and protect the reputation of the Duke's Mansion and Lin Wan.

Mrs. Lin personally accepted their gifts and said enthusiastically:

"We are so happy that you two nephews are here. Please take a seat."

When arranging the seats, two tables were deliberately left empty for fear that some people would have no place to sit.

However, it would inevitably be lonely if the two of them were to sit at a table alone. Just as Mrs. Lin was thinking about where to arrange them, Cheng Wang took the initiative and warmly invited them to sit at their table.

After expressing their gratitude, Pei Yanli and Pei Jing sat down in the empty seats next to them.

There was a new guest, who was familiar with Duke Lin and Madam Lin. As Lin Wan's fiancé, Chen Jing brought Lin Wan over to say hello.

Lin Wan kept a stern face and kept his head down in silence the whole time.

She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that the two people were just here to congratulate her and not to cause any more trouble.

However, things went against his wishes. Pei Yanli looked at Lin Wan and suddenly said:

"Wan'er, long time no see. Congratulations on finding a good husband."

His eyes fell on Lin Wan with an elusive look.

A strange feeling flashed through Chen Jing's mind.

Lin Wan's heart tightened, and he forced a smile and said:

"Thank you, Master Pei."

Pei Jing looked at Lin Wan deeply, with an almost invisible arc at the corner of his mouth.

Seeing the subtle atmosphere between them, Chen Jing took the initiative to pick up the wine glass and said:

"Mr. Chen would like to thank you both for coming to congratulate me. I would like to offer you a toast."

Pei Yanli smiled slightly, raised his glass and responded:

"Thank you, Brother Chen. I wish you two a happy marriage soon."

Pei Yanli's tone was calm, and no other emotions could be heard.

Chen Jing's tense nerves relaxed a little and said:

"Thank you."

After drinking, Lin Wan and Chen Jing went to toast others.

Before leaving, Lin Wan glanced at Pei Yanli and Pei Jing, and inexplicably had a bad feeling.

But thinking that they had just arrived in Beizhou City, there was nothing they could do.

Cheng Wang didn't notice the undercurrents between them. After Pei Yanli finished his drink, he chatted with him about some interesting things in the capital and business matters, while Pei Jing ate his food silently without saying a word.

"Yan Xiao" remembered what Doctor Li said, that the three-day affliction would occur once every half a month, and today was that time.

Seeing her leave her seat with blushing cheeks, Yan Xiao stood up and followed her.

The second time it happened, the drug was more powerful than the first time.

Her body seemed to be softened by the soaking and she couldn't muster any strength.

After leaving the main hall, Lin Zhaoyue's legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground.

A pair of strong hands immediately embraced her waist, and the strong masculine feeling coming from him made her mind even more confused.

Xiao Yan reached out and touched her forehead, which was very hot.

"Uncomfortable?"

Lin Zhaoyue slapped his hand away and said irritably:

"Don't touch me! It's none of your business if I feel uncomfortable, Xiao Yan. Don't cross the line, we are just partners."