Reborn eldest daughter

"What?" After hearing the servant's report, Zhao Lin felt very strange. Since the two families broke off their engagement, there has been very little communication.But in the final analysis, the matter of the dissolution of the engagement this time was at fault in the Marquis of Zhongyi, so they had nothing to be ashamed of.Besides, Keren now has a better home, which will soon bring greater benefits to the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, so he doesn't want to mention the previous marriage, and he doesn't know that Lin Zhi What is the purpose of coming here today?

In fact, not only Zhao Lin, but everyone present was very puzzled by the sudden arrival of Marquis Zhongyi.As for Zhao Keren who once had a marriage contract with the Zhongyihou's Mansion, she couldn't help frowning when she heard the news.

But at this time, no one noticed that a trace of interest flashed in Zhao Keran's eyes.Others may not know, but she knows in her heart why Hou Zhongyi came here.Originally, she thought that when Hou Zhongyi wanted to know the truth of the matter, he would immediately come to Xingshi to inquire about his crimes, but she didn't expect him to be so tolerant, so he chose to come at this time today.It seems that he is not a simple character!

"Is he the only one here?" Zhao Lin asked.

"No," the servant who made the announcement replied respectfully, "Marquis Zhongyi and her wife are here, and even Prince Lin is here."

After hearing the servant's answer, Zhao Lin couldn't help frowning, and at the same time felt very puzzled in his heart, what exactly did they come here for today!They chose to come at this time today, certainly not because of trivial matters, but after breaking up the engagement, do the two families have any major matters to discuss?

Although he was very puzzled in his heart, Zhao Lin still said, "Invite them in quickly."

No matter what it was for, Zhao Lin felt that it was better to invite people in first.Because even if the two families were not very happy because of the marriage contract, no matter what, the friendship between the two families is there. If it disappears, it will not be very good.

After hearing Zhao Lin's order, the servant quickly went out, ready to invite Hou Zhongyi and the others to come in.Zhao Keren, who was still sitting in the hall at this moment, felt an ominous premonition in his heart for some reason.

Soon, Zhongyi Hou Lin Zhibian brought his wife Lin Zhoushi and his son Lin Xiran into the hall.Suddenly, a strange atmosphere filled the hall.Looking at Lin Zhoushi and Lin Xiran who entered the door, Zhao Keren felt very unnatural, and she didn't know if it was her illusion, she always felt that Lin Zhoushi's eyes seemed to be full of hatred when looking at her.

Looking at Lin Zhi who walked into the hall, Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Nephew! Is there something important that you came here today? We are having an important party at home today!"

For Zhao Lin, Lin Zhi still respects him very much. If he doesn't say anything else, he just said that he and his father used to be friends. It is indeed the younger generation's fault that you came uninvited to an important gathering. However, the younger generation does have something very important to discuss with you when you come today. Moreover, this matter is related to the face of our two families, so the younger generation also Had to do it."

In fact, Lin Zhi chose to come today on purpose.When he knew that Zhao Song would take his family back to Zhenbeihou Mansion today, he had already made up his mind.Such a day is the most suitable, even Zhao Song and the others are present, if there is any grievance, it is better to understand it today.

After hearing Lin Zhi's words, Zhao Lin couldn't help frowning. He didn't know what Lin Zhi was talking about, but it seemed that it wasn't a trivial matter, especially since Lin Zhi had been working all the time since he came in. With a black face.He also said that this matter is related to the face of the two families.

After thinking about it seriously, Zhao Lin said, "What is it, nephew, just tell me! The old man is all ears."

But before Lin Zhi could answer, Lin Zhou who was at the side couldn't help but said, "Master Hou, you must give us an explanation for this matter, otherwise, we will never give up."

"Shut up!" Lin Zhi glared at Lin Zhou.Lin Zhou closed her mouth reluctantly!

But after hearing Lin Zhou's words, Zhao Lin was very displeased. Although he didn't know what Lin Zhou meant, it was obvious that his family was targeting the Zhenbei Hou Mansion today.Thinking of this, he felt very displeased in his heart, "Nephew, if you have anything to do, just say it straight, don't beat around the bush here."

In fact, not only Zhao Lin, but all the people present were very puzzled. They were all very curious about the purpose of Hou Zhongyi's family coming here today.But whether it was Zhao Song, Qin Xianghe, or Zhao Keren, they all seemed to feel an ominous premonition, as if something was out of their control.And Zhao Keran didn't say anything, just watched the play quietly.However, there was one thing that made her feel very dissatisfied, and that was the gazes Lin Zhoushi and Lin Xiran cast on her, which seemed to be full of regret and enthusiasm.For such gaze, Zhao Keran thought that he was really not blessed to bear it.

After Lin Zhi heard Zhao Lin's words, he didn't directly say what it was. He just said, "Uncle Zhao, this matter involves a lot. I still hope to have a private chat with you."

Although he didn't know what it was, Zhao Lin agreed to Lin Zhi's request, "Well, if that's the case, let's go to the study to talk!"

"That's good." Lin Zhi agreed.

"Then Mrs. Lin, and Shizi Lin, what about them?" Zhao Lin asked, "Are they going to talk together?"

"No need." Lin Zhi shook his head, "Uncle Zhao, the reason why they came here is because this matter is really important and has an important relationship with them, so they are very concerned about it. However, this matter is still I'll just talk to you, if there are too many people, I'm afraid it will be chaotic. Wait a minute, let's call them all in after we have the results!"

Lin Zhou who was on the side also wanted to talk together, but after hearing Lin Zhi's words, he didn't dare to make any comments.Because she was the one who insisted on getting engaged to Zhao Keren at the beginning, which made the matter what it is today, so under such circumstances, she really didn't dare to say anything more.

"Well, let them wait in the hall first!" Zhao Lin said, "Let's talk in the study room first!"

Then, Zhao Lin turned his head and ordered, "Come here, serve tea to Mrs. Lin and Shizi Lin. Ling'er, treat Mrs. Lin and the others well. Also, everyone else should stay in the hall first and greet them for a while." Let them!"

"Master, don't worry," Xiao Ling quickly responded, "I will greet Mrs. Lin and Shizi Lin well."

Soon, Zhao Lin brought Lin Zhi into the study.After closing the door, both of them sat down.

"Nephew, I don't know why you came here today?" Zhao Lin asked, "Just now I saw you looking very anxious, and, as you said, this matter also involves us. These two families. I’m really curious, what exactly is this matter you’re talking about?”

"Uncle Zhao, you and my father have been friends for many years, and I respect you very much." Lin Zhi stopped beating around the bush and said directly, "I also know that because the relationship between our two families is so good. , That's why our two families made a marriage contract at the beginning. Although the engagement has been terminated now, I have never blamed your Zhenbeihou Mansion. After all, this matter was originally our fault, so we dare not say anything more However, it was not until recently that I found out that our Zhongyihou's Mansion actually took such a scapegoat."

"What do you mean!" Zhao Lin frowned, and asked, "What kind of loss did you suffer! As far as I know, the dissolution of the engagement this time was originally due to Lin Shizi's indiscretion. caused such consequences."

Zhao Lin felt a little displeased with Lin Zhi's words.In the past, Lin Xiran had hurt her for a woman in a brothel in public. After he knew about it, he was very displeased, thinking that this was a slap in the face of the Zhenbeihoufu.But even so, for the sake of the friendship between the two families, he never thought of rescinding the engagement, but later, whether it was his wife or his son, he wanted to rescind the engagement, and he agreed after serious consideration. .

Originally, he still regretted the dissolution of the engagement.But, fortunately, Keren was very competitive at the concubine selection banquet, and was favored by the crown prince, and was chosen as the crown prince's side concubine.He is very satisfied with such a marriage contract that can bring greater benefits to the Zhenbei Hou Mansion.But, unexpectedly, Lin Zhi would come at this time and say that the Marquis of Zhongyi was responsible for the previous dissolution of the engagement. Doesn't that mean that the Marquis of Zhenbei's fault was the fault of the Marquis of Zhenbei?Therefore, Zhao Lin was not happy with Lin Zhi's words.

After hearing Zhao Lin's words, Lin Zhi was not angry, and still looked very calm, "Uncle Zhao don't need to be angry. Since I dare to say that, then I must have a reason. I will understand everything. It has been investigated, and it is definitely not just talking about it."

"If you have anything to say, just say it!" Zhao Lin frowned and said, "You mean to say that the fault of breaking the engagement this time is not your Zhongyihou's mansion, but our Zhenbeihou's mansion. Is that true? If this is the case, then you have to show the evidence. Lin Zhi, in view of the friendship between the two families, I still want to remind you that if you tell a lie here today, then we will The Zhenbeihou Mansion will definitely not give up easily."

"Uncle Zhao, don't worry. Since I dare to come here, I definitely won't be fooling around." Regarding Zhao Lin's threat, Lin Zhi didn't pay attention at all, "If I don't have full confidence , that will definitely not come. You must know that your Zhenbeihou Mansion has already climbed to the royal family, and I will not make jokes about the Zhongyihou Mansion."

"Well, if you have something to say, just tell me!" Zhao Lin looked at Lin Zhi with sharp eyes, "I'm all ears."

Facing Zhao Lin's sharp gaze, Lin Zhi didn't back down at all, "Uncle Zhao, since this is the case, then I'll just say it straight. After I knew about Ran'er and that brothel woman before, I felt the same way." I was very angry, so I don't have the face to say anything about your proposed dissolution of the engagement. But, after thinking about it carefully, I felt that something was not quite right. Ran'er was never that kind of person, but Why did it suddenly become like this? So, I decided to investigate this matter carefully."

Speaking of this, Lin Zhi paused, looked at Zhao Lin, and continued, "But, I don't know if I don't check, but I was really shocked when I checked. That brothel girl named Ruxue actually approached Zhao Lin on purpose." Ran'er's. Moreover, she was instigated by someone to seduce Ran'er, in order to dissolve the marriage contract between Zhongyihou's Mansion and Zhenbeihou's Mansion."

"What?" After hearing Lin Zhi's words, Zhao Lin was taken aback, but then felt furious, "What you said is true, did someone really do this? And his purpose is to destroy the marriage contract between our two families. You Say, who actually did this?"

So come to Zhao Zai. "This matter is absolutely true." Compared to Zhao Lin's anger, Lin Zhi was very calm, "Besides, Uncle Zhao, this person is none other than your granddaughter, who once had a relationship with us in the Zhongyihou's residence. Zhao Keren of the marriage contract."

"What, it's impossible." After hearing Lin Zhi's words, Zhao Lin's first reaction was to deny, "Keren is a very gentle and kind person, how could she do such a thing! Besides, she is just a Miss boudoir, even if she wants to do it, she doesn't have the ability."

"Really?" Lin Zhi looked at Zhao Lin with a half-smile, "Uncle Zhao, if you really think so, then you are very wrong. You must know that Zhao Keren is now the prince's side concubine. , if there is no definite evidence, do I dare to say such a thing? Also, you are right, Zhao Keren is just a boudoir lady, and she is indeed incapable of doing such a thing, but if she has helpers , it’s another matter.”

With every word Lin Zhi said, Zhao Lin's expression became more and more gloomy, until after Lin Zhi finished speaking, his expression could only be described by a black word, "I asked you, you said It's all true. Also, who is the helper you mentioned?"

"It's her parents." Lin Zhi had nothing to hide, so he said it directly, "Also, I dare to use the entire Zhongyihou Mansion as a guarantee. Everything I said today is true, and I There is real evidence, and it is definitely not just talking about it."

After hearing what Lin Zhi said, Zhao Lin was furious in his heart. He never thought that behind the divorce, there were so many tricks.In particular, this incident was planned by his granddaughter alone.Moreover, his son and daughter-in-law even helped to do so many tricks inside.Did they really think they were dead?How dare you do so many things under his nose.

"Then why did she do this?" Zhao Lin asked, holding back his anger.

As for the reason why Zhao Keren did this, Zhao Lin felt very puzzled, because when she proposed to change the marriage contract to her, she clearly agreed, but why did she do so many things afterward? To dissolve this engagement?What is her purpose.

"It's very simple." Lin Zhi smiled sarcastically, and continued, "How can she like a small household like our Zhongyihou's Mansion! His heart is higher than the sky, and he has already How can you care about the marriage contract with our Zhongyihou Mansion after climbing up to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"You mean—" Hearing the meaning in Lin Zhi's words, Zhao Lin was very surprised.

"Uncle Zhao, let me tell you the truth! Zhao Keren had already had a tryst with the prince when they were still engaged. To be honest, if Keren told us directly, she didn't want to have a relationship with us. If the Marquis of Zhongyi gets married, I will never force it." Lin Zhi said, "Although our Marquis of Zhongyi is not as good as the royal family, if we want to find a well-matched concubine, it is still possible. If she directly meets us We will never hinder her. However, I did not expect that she would frame Ran'er in this way in order to dissolve the engagement. Up to now, everyone thinks that Ran'er is a frivolous person. It has become a joke in the entire capital."

Speaking of this, Lin Zhi looked at Zhao Lin, "Uncle Zhao, I have already investigated this matter thoroughly. If you don't believe me, I can show you all the evidence. You should know it now. Zhao Keren has already become the side concubine of the crown prince. If there was no such thing, I would never have dared to come to my door like this. No matter what, you must give us an explanation to the Zhongyihoufu Otherwise, even if I want to sue the emperor, I will not let you go easily."

After hearing Lin Zhi's words, Zhao Lin's heart tightened.He knew exactly how important this matter was.If the emperor really found out about this matter, let alone the position of the lovely prince and side concubine, even the Zhenbeihou Mansion would be involved.He would never have thought that Zhao Keren would be so daring to play such a trick, and Lin Zhi would catch him right away.

Thinking of this, Zhao Lin was so angry that he was furious, and he immediately shouted, "Come here!"

Soon, a servant came in, and Zhao Lin immediately ordered, "Now, go to the hall right away, and call me the whole family of the eldest and young master. Now, right away."

Seeing such an angry look, the servant didn't care to stay for a long time, and immediately left in the direction of the hall.

"Nephew, don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter." After Zhao Lin calmed down, he turned his head, looked at Zhao Lin, and promised, "However, you still Give me some time to deal with it. I hope you will give me some time for the sake of the friendship between our two families."

"Uncle Zhao, you have to know that I don't want to make things difficult for you." Lin Zhi said, "But, this matter is all your fault in the final analysis. How are you going to explain it to us?"

Facing Lin Zhi's aggressive look, Zhao Lin had no choice but to ask, "Then nephew, tell me! How do you want us to handle this matter?" 13acv.

Zhao Lin knew very well in his heart that he was definitely not the one holding the initiative now. If this matter really got out, then Zhao Keren's marriage would definitely be over, and it would be difficult to find anything in the future. Good marriage.Moreover, when the time comes, it will also implicate the Zhenbeihou Mansion.

Also, the most important thing is that Zhao Keren is now the future concubine of the crown prince. If this matter breaks out at this time, it is uncertain how the emperor will deal with it.If the emperor was furious because of Longyan, then the Zhenbei Hou Mansion would be buried with Zhao Keren.

After seeing Zhao Lin's appearance, Lin Zhi smiled, and said, "Uncle Zhao, I know, now that Keren is the future prince and side concubine, everything is a foregone conclusion, so I don't I will do things that embarrass you too much. But, you also know that in the final analysis, we are the victims of this incident, and if this continues, I am afraid that the Zhongyi Hou Mansion and Zhenbei Hou Mansion will be handed over from generation to generation. I am afraid that the good situation will be broken."

"Nephew, what do you think I should do?" Seeing Lin Zhi's appearance, Zhao Lin's eyes dimmed, because he didn't know what Lin Zhi wanted to say, and what if he didn't agree. Does that mean that in the future, the Zhongyihou Mansion and Zhenbeihou Mansion will fall into a state of hostility!

"Uncle Zhao, don't be nervous. The matter I proposed is definitely a win-win for both of us." Lin Zhi said with a smile, "Uncle Zhao, my request is very simple. As long as—"

In the hall—

The atmosphere in the study was not good, but the atmosphere in the hall was not much better either.After Zhao Lin took Lin Zhi away, Lin Zhoushi and Lin Xiran sat down.But since the two of them sat down, they have been silent.What's more, Lin Zhou has been looking at Zhao Keren with hatred from time to time.Lin Xiran looked at Zhao Keren with complicated eyes from time to time.This made Zhao Keren feel creepy, and even a little restless.

Not only Zhao Keren, but also the other people present felt very uncomfortable with this weird atmosphere, but due to Zhao Lin's order before leaving, no one left.

After a while like this, a servant hurried in and said directly, "Master Hou asked the eldest and young master's family to go to the study to see him right now."