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Chapter 515: Chapter 518 As Compensation_1
"I didn’t dare to relax a bit when my son was getting married," he said. "I was so afraid something would go wrong. It wasn’t until I drank tea served by my daughter-in-law that I finally felt reassured."
"Everyone goes through it. Alas, it’s a pity this marriage didn’t work out."
Qiao Duo’er solemnly said, "This matter has not been clarified yet; don’t talk nonsense."
"What’s there to clarify? Sun Erhu brought a pair of dead chickens; everyone saw it with their own eyes. It’s not like I’m falsely accusing him. Anyway, I disagree with this marriage!"
Jiang’s Clan kept nagging, not knowing who had killed the chickens, but it suited her just fine.
Given the chance, she would definitely have to thank that person properly.
"Wife of Zheng Hong, this is heaven’s wrath. We cannot go against it."
"I know you are close to Erhu, but no matter how close you are, you can’t act recklessly by following your emotions, or else if you invite disaster, no one will be able to bear the consequences."
The voices of the crowd drowned out Qiao Duo’er, rendering her retorts weak and pale.
Ancient people were superstitious and firmly believed in divine retribution and the supernatural."
Sun Erhu clenched his teeth and said, "Enough! Chao Lian is my wife!"
He didn’t care about good or bad omens; even if retribution came the next day, he would marry Chao Lian!
"Why won’t you listen to advice, child? A melon forced from its vine is not sweet; if you insist on marrying her, it won’t end well!"
"Yes, you are the only hope for Sun’s Family. If something happens to you, how can you face your deceased parents? There are plenty of good girls in the world, why can’t you pick another one?"
Perhaps heaven was trying to save Sun Erhu. Everyone knew what Jiang’s Clan was like; taking Chao Lian back home would be asking for trouble.
When Erhu’s House was being built, Jiang’s Clan took her two children to scrounge for meals, complaining and picky. And if they really got married, what then?
Sun Erhu couldn’t help but tear up—he didn’t want a good ending or a good girl; he just wanted Chao Lian.
Jiang’s Clan looked at Lin Jinshun, and seeing that he had no reaction, she pinched him.
"Quick, call off the engagement. If Da Bao and Little Treasure come to harm, I will never forgive you for the rest of my life," Jiang’s Clan reminded him.
They had been husband and wife for years; she knew exactly where Lin Jinshun’s weak spot was.
The couple had longed and hoped for these two sons; if any misfortune that had been invited befell the boys, he would certainly never forgive himself.
Lin Jinshun dared not hesitate any further and brought up the matter seriously.
"This marriage arrangement ends here. Take these belongings back. From now on, our respective children will marry others; we shall have no further involvement."
It was just a pity for such a good young man as Sun Erhu.
Anyway, he thought Chao Lian would have been well-off with Sun Erhu, not having to suffer or toil, but in the end, they could only be described as destined yet not fated.
Jiang’s Clan pinched Lin Jinshun’s arm again. How could he not have been utterly foolish?
The items had already been brought to the Lin Family, and how could she possibly miss out on any advantage?
"Erhu, you’ve tarnished Chao Lian’s reputation. I think it’s best to leave the Copper Coin and jewelry as an apology," Jiang’s Clan’s eyes gleamed with greed.
The two sets of silver jewelry were worth at least Ten Taels of Silver, and with the Two Hangs of Money for the betrothal gift, that made a total of Twelve Taels of Silver!
If she could really get her hands on it, they would be set for the year.
Come spring, if she married off Chao Lian, that would be another income of silver.
With these two sums of silver, she could send Little Treasure to a private school to study, and who knew, he might even bring back some scholarly honor.
"Erhu is still a child, and this incident has already been heartbreaking enough for him. How can you still have the nerve to ask him for compensation? Besides, the betrothal has only just been delivered, and your daughter hasn’t lost anything."
