The Incense Monopoly Order

Chapter 13: Remarry After Someone Dies

The more Lin Yuanyuan spoke, the harder she cried. Finally, she threw herself into Shang Mingshu's arms, crying out loudly all the pain and repression that had accumulated over the past few days: "Shushu, you often remind me not to fall in love with men. You look down on girls who are willing to die for love between men and women. Sob... I used to think I would guard my heart... But this admiration is beyond my control. I also despise my own incompetence, but I can't control my heart. Sob... "

"Third Madam." Jinshu knelt down in front of Shang Mingshu. "My wife also locked herself up at home, forcing herself not to think about or look for Mr. Yao. During those days, she was always in a daze. The face of the woman who loved to laugh and play was no longer smiling. She ate less and less every day, and she forced herself to swallow it, but in the end she vomited it out. She hated herself and sometimes hurt herself without realizing it..."

Shang Mingshu saw the two deep scratches on Lin Yuanyuan's palms and closed her eyes deeply: "What about him? Does he know your feelings?"

Lin Yuanyuan, her face stained with tears, nodded. "I originally thought I'd declare my feelings to him. If he wasn't interested in me, I'd give up. But he rejected me and told me I already had someone I loved, so I agreed to the marriage my father had arranged for me... I knew he had feelings for me too. When he heard me talk about marriage, he vomited blood and fainted. Even in his coma, he kept calling for me... Shushu, when I heard him calling my name, I knew I couldn't escape. If I don't marry him, I'm afraid I'll regret and suffer for the rest of my life."

Shang Mingshu squatted down and took the helpless and frightened Lin Yuanyuan into her arms. She felt uncomfortable too. For the sake of Lin Yuanyuan's future life, she should refuse.

But she could feel that at this moment she was the only lifeline that Lin Yuanyuan was holding on to on the edge of the cliff. If even she shook off Lin Yuanyuan's hand, Lin Yuanyuan might do something that would cause herself to be torn to pieces.

"Yuanyuan, please let me meet Yao Zongsi." She first wanted to meet this man who had never met her before, but who was fascinated by her only handkerchief.

It’s not impossible to let Lin Yuanyuan get what she wants. She can just wait until the person dies and then remarry.

If the Yao family could be cleaned up, it would be nice for Lin Yuanyuan to stay in the Yao family forever. She could be the head of the family, order servants around, have a lot of wealth, and no elders to visit every morning and evening.

Lin Yuanyuan has brothers, and the Lin family won't let her marry into a family. How many families of equal status to the Lin family don't have troubles? Lin Yuanyuan has a simple and innocent personality, and if she were to marry into a family with many brothers and sisters, she would also not be happy.

"Shushu." Lin Yuanyuan raised her head, her eyes full of anticipation and nervousness.

Shang Mingshu sighed and gently wiped away her tears with a handkerchief: "You must promise me that before your family and the Yao family officially discuss the marriage, you will never let anyone in your family know your intentions."

The Lin couple love their daughter very much, so they look for someone like Cheng She for Lin Yuanyuan. Cheng She has an older brother and a younger brother, and both his parents are dead.

The eldest brother and his wife are both generous and polite people. The younger brother is said to be well-educated. Both the elder brother and the younger brother live a good life thanks to Cheng She, who is the head of the Cheng family.

Lin Yuanyuan will not have a bad life if she marries into the Cheng family.

"Yuanyuan, Mr. Cheng is a good candidate for husband." Shang Mingshu couldn't help but persuade her again.

Lin Yuanyuan knew nothing about Cheng She. She had someone in her heart and had finally gotten the support of the person who cared about her the most besides her parents. She was very afraid that if she wavered, Shang Mingshu would turn against her parents and persuade her to marry Cheng She.

I could only say against my will, "Shushu, I've never met Second Master Cheng. It's rumored that he's ruthless and cruel, and that anyone who works with him ends up with their families ruined. I've heard so much about him committing many unjust acts and pocketing ill-gotten gains, that I can't help but feel a bit wary. Forcing the two of us together would be a misfortune for both him and me."

Shang Mingshu could hear Lin Yuanyuan's evasion, and she knew that Lin Yuanyuan was not completely evading. Cheng She had become very powerful in recent years, and the money he earned had caused a lot of resentment. Even a gentle person like Shang Jinliang would often admire him with envy in the Yu family.

Lin Yuanyuan is not a woman with a particularly strong opinion, so she couldn't help but feel unhappy after hearing it too much.

Shang Mingshu no longer mentioned Cheng She. The two sisters had not seen each other for a long time. They talked about the latest makeup and hair accessories, fabric patterns, fine wine and delicious food. They had endless common ground and did not part reluctantly until the golden crow set in the west.

The bluestone path was dotted with golden light, and the sign of the tavern swayed lazily in the breeze. As dusk approached, the streets and alleys were bustling with activity. When the steamer was opened, warm white mist drifted out, filling the city with the scent of fireworks.

Shang Mingshu gathered the cloak that He Sui handed to her and walked towards the crowd. She liked to shuttle between the bustling downtown areas.

"Master, Master, please save me, save me, I will serve you as a slave--"

"What are you begging for, you little bitch? Come with me now! Madam Xu from Chunxianglou is waiting for you!"

"Dad, please don't sell me to Chunxianglou. I want to be a maid in a wealthy family. I beg you... Master, please save me, wuwuwu..."

They could see the excitement from afar. Shang Mingshu and her servant came forward while chewing candied haws and saw a thin young lady with disheveled hair tightly holding onto the clothes of a tall, thin and handsome young man.

The young lady was covered with wounds and was being pulled by a disheveled middle-aged man. The young man looked hesitant to speak, as if he was reluctant and worried.

People around were pointing and talking, saying all kinds of things.

"This young man is rich and noble, and since he is meddling in such trivial matters, why not buy the person?"

"This little girl is so delicate and tender, I wonder how much money Chunxianglou can afford to spend to enjoy herself..."

"Chunxianglou is a den of illicit sex. Your two copper coins won't even get you through the door."

"Hahahahaha..."

"He Sui, Xiao Chen's candied haws are so sticky. Talk to him about it some other day." Shang Mingshu turned a deaf ear to the sounds around her and concentrated on eating the candied haws.

I don’t know why I feel a little sick of the cooking skills I usually eat today.

"Noted, ma'am."

Her eyes turned around, Shang Mingshu squeezed out of the crowd, changed direction and squeezed back in. This went on several times. The three of them were still pulling each other, and Shang Mingshu winked at He Sui.

He Sui was familiar with the route and found the patrolling officers. He came over with a group of officers in a menacing manner, and the crowd of onlookers quickly dispersed.

"Officer, the gold beads in my wife's purse all have marks. I was just here to watch the fun, and when I was about to go home, I found out the gold beads had been stolen." He Sui quickly pointed out several people to the officer, "These people were once with my wife. Oh, and there's also the man who wanted to sell the girl. Don't be fooled by his tall and strong figure, but the girl almost knocked him over with a push, and almost hit my wife..."

The officers recognized the wealthy Shang Mingshu, and with a point of He Sui, they immediately held down all of them. Only then did they realize that these people seemed to have some skills, and the faces of several officers changed.

(End of this chapter)