On the Day of the Grand Wedding, My Wife Was Acting Strange - Chapter 57:

Chapter 57: Marry Another, Drown Liu Shuyao in a Pig Cage

Lin Zhen was secretly annoyed.

It must have been that bastard Cao Xiong who leaked it, that backstabbing dog. Once I have time, I’ll definitely beat him up.

Lin Zhenxian glanced at him and immediately saw through his thoughts, “It wasn’t Cao Xiong. Don’t wrongfully accuse people.”

Lin Zhen was stunned, “Then who was it?”

Lin Zhenxian snorted coldly, his gaze as sharp as a blade, “You really think giving them a bit of silver would make them pledge loyalty to you? The Huben Camp was built by me, every sword and armor is my blood and sweat! They are soldiers of the Great Qian Nation, not your private lackeys!”

Lin Zhen hurriedly explained, “Grandfather, I never treated them like lackeys. I sent them to move the goods to keep it confidential. After all, the amount is huge, and if the news leaks, the consequences will be unbearable.”

“If you’re afraid of it being robbed, give it to me to safeguard.”

“Grandfather, that money is all the Gu family’s embezzled funds over the years. The court won’t pursue it. Please allow your grandson to handle it.”

“No!” Lin Zhenxian was resolute. “The camps need repair, the old weapons need replacement, and all these need silver. We couldn’t do anything before due to lack of funds, but now that we have it, we must act quickly. Otherwise, what if an enemy nation invades? If you won’t give it, I’ll lead the troops to seize it right now.”

“…”

Lin Zhen felt he was already unreasonable, but this old man was even more shameless!

He actually threatened to rob him outright under the guise of having military power!

“Grandfather, for everything else, I can promise you, but on this money, there’s no discussion.”

“Insolent! Who allowed you to talk to me like that? Have you no manners?”

Lin Zhen gritted his teeth, knowing that today’s punishment was unavoidable. “Grandfather, your grandson is willing to accept the punishment.”

“You!”

Seeing Lin Zhen’s determined expression, Lin Zhenxian was a bit surprised.

In the past, when he mentioned punishments, Lin Zhen would be trembling in fear. How come today he dared to oppose him head-on and even volunteered for punishment?

Indeed, men change greatly after marriage!

Lin Zhenxian stroked his beard, revealing a cunning smile, “You are certain you will agree to any other condition?”

“As long as it’s not about the money, I’ll agree to everything.”

“Good, a gentleman’s word is worth four horses. I see Liu Shuyao is definitely not your good match. How do you plan to deal with her?”

Why suddenly ask this?

Lin Zhen had a bad feeling.

This old man… couldn’t be trying to arrange a marriage for him?

“What does Grandfather mean?”

“Hmph, Liu Shuyao is disloyal in both heart and body, bringing shame to the Regent’s Mansion and tarnishing the Lin family’s name. Keeping such a woman is useless. It’s better to drown her in a pig cage, and you can marry another.”

No, if I want Gu Beichen to make mistakes in the future, Liu Shuyao is the best medium, so she can’t die yet.

Besides, Lin Zhen also needed someone to relieve his frustrations.

“Grandfather, although Liu Shuyao is despicable, she is currently the best tool for me to deal with Gu Beichen. So, for now, let’s not kill her.”

“Whether she lives or dies is not my concern. What I care about is when I can hold a great-grandchild! Our Lin family is prosperous, but if there’s no one to inherit, it’s all in vain!”

Lin Zhen pouted, “Grandfather, I’m still alive, am I not?”

“Your father said the same thing at your age! And what happened? He refused to have more children, and now look, our Lin family only has you as the sole heir, and you’re still so unmotivated!”

Lin Zhen lowered his head, like a child who had made a mistake.

Lin Zhenxian took a sip of tea and spoke in a commanding tone, “Sigh, enough. I think the daughter of the Sima family is quite good—educated, gentle, and graceful, with a fine figure, surely able to bear a son. If you agree, I’ll immediately propose marriage to the Sima family.”

The Sima family?

Grand General Sima Zhong’s daughter?

That dark-skinned, sturdy woman who looked like a rhinoceros version of Tyson?

If she sat on my belly…

Damn!!

Just thinking about it terrified Lin Zhen, who quickly waved his hands, “No, no, no! Grandfather, your grandson promises to have a child soon, but as for the Sima family’s daughter, forget it. I don’t like her.”

Lin Zhenxian spoke matter-of-factly, “Whether you like her or not is irrelevant. Marry a virtuous wife, and take concubines for beauty. Marry a proper wife first, and the concubines can be to your taste.”

“Then I also refuse this marriage. Besides, Liu Shuyao isn’t dead yet. Let’s talk about it after she dies. Grandfather, I’ve finished eating, I’m off to handle matters.”

Lin Zhen practically sprinted out of Quiet Heart Garden.

The Sima family’s daughter? What a joke!

I’m not some delicate scholar who likes fat girls.

“This brat…” Lin Zhenxian shook his head helplessly. At this moment, the steward Lin An walked in and saluted.

“Master.”

“Mm, how’s the investigation?”

“Reporting to Master, the young master has not used the silver yet. It’s still in the medical hall’s backyard.”

Lin Zhenxian stroked his beard, smiling with satisfaction, “Heh, this grandson of mine really has luck, managing to snatch so much silver from Gu Yunting. Seems we won’t have to live frugally in the future.”

“Exactly, Master. And the young master’s changes are also quite obvious. With the silver in his hands, there shouldn’t be any mishaps.”

“Have people keep an eye on him. If he dares to squander it, report immediately.”

“Yes.”

“Also, send someone to invite Lord Sima to our residence. I have something to discuss with him.”

“Yes.”

…

Lin Zhen had no idea Lin Zhenxian was still plotting against him. He hurried back to his bedroom, picked up the teapot, and drank several mouthfuls straight from the spout before finally feeling a bit better.

He had been scared to death just now. If he had to marry Sima Zhong’s daughter, he’d rather hang himself and transmigrate back!

Huanhua walked in, holding many clothes in her hands.

“Young Master, quickly try these clothes to see if they fit?”

Lin Zhen noticed all the clothes were brand new, embroidered with cloud-riding qilins. He asked, confused, “Where did these clothes come from?”

“Has the Young Master forgotten? Three days from now is Her Majesty’s birthday banquet. Of course, you must dress properly for the occasion.”

Huanhua placed the clothes on the table without waiting for his reply and began undressing him.

Lin Zhen stood there in a daze, thinking about other matters.

He remembered something significant happened on Murong Yan’s birthday.

Right!

He remembered now.

On Murong Yan’s birthday, Chu sent an envoy to the banquet, who deliberately made things difficult, demanding arithmetic, poetry, and even making bets. In the end, it was Gu Beichen who saved face for the Great Qian Nation.

Because of this, Murong Yan valued him even more, even allowing him to stay in the palace and assist her in reviewing memorials.

If I can take this opportunity to crush Gu Beichen into the dust, Murong Yan will have no one else to rely on, and I can take advantage of the situation to become her new pillar. The Great Qian Nation will be under my feet!

However, Murong Yan is a cold beauty and not easy to approach. I still need a thorough plan.

It’s best to make sure Gu Beichen doesn’t appear at the birthday banquet at all.