Yusui Chang'an

Chapter 1179: Retreat

After hearing the persuasion, Lin Wanrong had already begun to think about backing out, especially when she heard that marrying into the Qi Wang Mansion might implicate the Lin family. She was even more flustered and at a loss. The words of not marrying were already on her mind. Suddenly, she remembered what Lin Jinyan had said to her:
If my sister really wants to get married, she has to withstand any arguments on her own. Otherwise, no matter how much I help, it won't work.

Glancing at the hem of Lin Jinyan's skirt, Lin Wanrong immediately became determined:

Yan'er has spent so much time and effort on me. How can I be worthy of Yan'er if I retreat now?

"Grandfather and grandmother, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi is really a very good person..."

Lin Jinyan listened quietly until Lin Wanrong made her position clear. Seeing that Lin Yanqing had a breath stuck in his throat, she spoke.

He listed Chu Chengping's behavior over the years, the character of Pingyang Marquis Mansion and Concubine Ming, and the many times he had helped Lin Wanrong. At the end, he said:
"Everything that has happened before has shown that His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi is a sincere gentleman. It's no surprise that my cousin would fall in love with him. My brother and I both know this and think that the two of them are a good match, so we spoke up for them."

Hearing that Madam Xu had been kidnapped on the day Lin Jinan was paraded through the streets, the old lady could not help but feel scared:
"You are too bold, girl. Why didn't you tell the government about such a big thing? What if you go out to look for someone and run into a bad guy? What will you do then?"

Lin Jinyan stood up and sat next to the old lady, smiling and comforting her gently:
"That day was a big happy day in the mansion. Yan'er didn't want grandpa and grandma to worry. Besides, my eldest cousin and his friends were looking for the person, so Yan'er was just waiting for news, so she didn't tell you. In fact, the person was found thanks to His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi."

Lin Yanqing snorted coldly: "How do you know that it wasn't planned by someone? Maybe it's the thief crying thief."

Lin Jinyan's eyes were full of admiration:
"Grandfather is really amazing. He was able to analyze the facts just by listening to what happened. My cousin later found out that the kidnapper was Zhong Yi, who was with Prince Jin. When Brother Ran was looking for someone, he also saw Zhong Yi.

At that time, the Prince of Jin had already arranged a marriage with his cousin…Princess of Jin. "Lin Yanqing was choked by her granddaughter's praise, and then she realized the deep meaning of the last sentence:

The King of Jin had set his sights on Yan'er, but Zhou Yuexue was pregnant and was exposed by the Duke's Mansion, so he had no choice but to marry her as his principal wife. Yan'er's background made it impossible for her to be a concubine, so this boy had to settle for the next best thing and set his sights on Wanrong...

Just by looking at Lin Yanqing's disgusted expression, Lin Jinyan knew what he was thinking:
"Grandfather, although the Prince of Jin is like this, it does not mean that all the princes are like this. Yan'er often heard you and grandpa talk about the late emperor. Such a frank and free-spirited, loyal and righteous person, Yan'er has never had the chance to meet him.

Although the princes were all grandchildren of the late emperor, Yan'er saw that only His Royal Highness Prince Qi had some resemblance to the late emperor. Yan'er thought that if he could resemble him to some extent, he would be a very good person. "

Although Lin Yanqing had not completely accepted it in his heart, his expression had eased slightly:

"How dare a young boy like you compare yourself to the late emperor? It's just a bloodline inheritance."

Lin Jinyan kept agreeing with an admiring smile on her face, which made Lin Yanqing unable to vent his anger.

He patiently admonished Lin Wanrong again, and seeing that although she was respectful, she did not change her mind, Lin Yanqing left angrily, glared at Lin Jinan who was blocking his way, and strode out of the room.

Lin Jinan looked at his sister, and seeing her nod to him, he followed Lin Yanqing out.

Lin Jinyan stepped forward to help Lin Wanrong up and comforted the worried old lady.