Chapter 1311 - 1311 I Cant Just Throw Myself At Him Shamelessly

1311 I Cant Just Throw Myself At Him Shamelessly

While the palace was buzzing with discussions of Lu Tingchen and Chu Jius marriage, Lin Qingyuan, on the other hand, was fraught with worry.

Two days had pa.s.sed since the Emperor set the deadline. After today, she would be three days closer to it, but she was still at a loss for what to do.

Miss, the weathers really nice today. Lets go out for a walk, Bai He suggested enthusiastically as she entered the room.

Where to? Lin Qingyuan was lukewarm to the idea.

Since you cant come up with anything in the mansion, why dont you go out and smell the flowers for a bit? Who knowsmaybe itll give you an idea. Knowing what was on her mistresss mind, Bai He made the offer.

Youve got a point. After a moments consideration, Lin Qingyuan got up. Lets go out for a walk, then.

No sooner had she stepped out of her room than she saw her parents approaching her with her little brother.

Yuaner, are you going out? Madam Lin walked up to Lin Qingyuan with her son in her arms.

Lin Qingyuan stroked her brothers chubby cheek and replied, Yes, Im just going for a walk. Ill be back soon.

Cant you be more serious for just one moment? Exasperated, Minister Lin rebuked her with a frown.

He already knew that the Emperor had intended to grant Long Xuan his daughters hand in marriage but the suggestion was rejected by her.

He felt like tearing his hair out.

Long Xuan was a promising young man. He had recently been entrusted by the Emperor with several important tasks, not to mention he was the Emperors own nephew. There was a myriad of people falling over themselves trying to marry their daughters off to him, but Lin Qingyuan scorned the young man, much to Minister Lins frustration.

He had almost pa.s.sed out from anger after hearing the news.

He knew his daughters character better than anyone else.

The Emperor had only offered to betroth her to Long Xuan because of her friends.h.i.+p with the Empress.

Who did this girl think she was, turning her nose up at Long Xuan?

Lin Qingyuan could tell what her father meant from the dark look on his face.

She felt a deep sense of helplessness from being wronged.

Father, can you stop snapping at me? Long Xuans not interested in me either. I cant just throw myself at him shamelessly, can I?

Why not? Her lack of aspiration infuriated Minister Lin. Once you turn seventeen next year, youll become an old maid, and itll be even harder for you to get married.

Fl.u.s.tered by his bluntness, Lin Qingyuan retorted, Then Ill just stay single. Theres nothing bad about being an old maid forever.

Nonsense! Its only natural for a young lady to marry, Minister Lin fumed.

Lin Qingyuan hurriedly hid herself behind Madam Lin. Peeking at her fathers livid expression, she quickly corrected herself, I know its bad for a young lady not to marrythats why Im taking action.

What action? Minister Lin blinked in astonishment.

I cant find a good husband if I stay at home all day, so I plan to go out and encounter one on the streets. After explaining swiftly, Lin Qingyuan grabbed a dumbfounded Bai He and dashed outside.

When Minister Lin recovered his senses, he almost threw his shoe after her in a fit of rage.

You useless brat! Youll be the death of me!

Madam Lin was content now that she had been granted a son. She was no longer as strict with her daughter as she used to be, and she was much more carefree than her perturbed husband.

Never mind. Just let her go.

Minister Lin was speechless for a moment before whirling on her and jabbing an accusatory finger in her face. Its all your fault for letting her have her way all the time! I finally understand the saying, a doting mother spoils the child! With that, he stormed off with a flick of his sleeves.

Madam Lin shrugged nonchalantly, cradling her son to her chest. She had her own opinions, too.

Marriage was not something that could be forced.

Since their daughter was still reluctant to wed, they could let her stay with them for a few more years. If she could not find a good husband in the future, they could always get an adopted son-in-law.

Madam Lin only had a son and a daughter, anywaywhich was too few children for her liking.

It was a good thing that her daughter did not want to marry.

She supported it with all her heart!