The seamstresses of the two Lin and Xie families rushed to work together, and in five days they made a wedding dress. Lins nanny brought Li Chun and Li Xia to help Yuanyuan put on the wedding dress. Yangs nanny, who came to deliver the betrothal gift, was startled when she saw how ill Yuanyuan looked.

  Wans eyes were bright, her cheeks rosy, and she looked very spirited, but she had no strength in her hands or feet, and couldnt even stand steadily, this was simply a last burst of energy before the end.

  Yangs heart trembled, recalling the scene of Wen Jie fainting after vomiting blood at Xie Fu twenty days ago. She suppressed the tears in her eyes and stepped forward to support Lin Gongzhu, saying: "Lin Gongzhu, Madam asked me to take a look at you."

  Wan Jieer looked at Yang Nainai for a while, and it wasnt until half a day later that she finally recognized her. She smiled slightly and said: "How is it that youve come, I thought it was Zhong Nainai who had arrived."

  Jings nanny is Xie Yimings wet nurse.

  She lowered her head and said shyly: "Is Second Brother Xie ahead?"

  Everyone was stunned by her question, and Lins nanny was the first to come back to her senses. With tears in her eyes, she nodded and said: "In front, in front," She forced a smile and said: "Well meet Master in the front."

  Yangs nanny vaguely guessed why Old Master Lin agreed to the marriage between the two families... Lins daughter probably doesnt have much time left either...

  "Lets go remind them not to drink too much wine, or theyll get a headache." Sister Wen whispered.

  "Ah!" Old Lady Yang nodded her head in response.

  Lin Daiyu helped Wan sister to change into her wedding dress and lie down on the bed, coaxing her: "Miss, you rest, take care of your spirit, when its time, Ill call you."

  Everyone put on a brave smile and didnt dare to show any sadness in front of Lin Qingyu, only she stood alone at the corner of the house, tears streaming down her face...

  She followed Lin Jiang for five days and met many people. Apart from the officials in the government, she had the most contact with the Xie family.

  She had never met Xie Erlang, but from what she heard, he was a talented and cheerful boy who was only sixteen years old this year, in the prime of his youth.

  He and Wan Jie had a childhood sweetheart relationship, they were betrothed at the age of nine, loving each other deeply, although they hadnt gotten married yet, their feelings for each other had already taken deep root.

  The whole city of Yangzhou knows about the deep affection between these two young lovers.

  So when Wan Jie occasionally caught a cold, wrote poetry and sent it to him in the capital city, Xie Er Lang thought of an excuse and asked for leave from the Imperial Academy to rush back to Yangzhou.

  When he returned to Yangzhou, Wan Jies illness had already been cured, and the young couple was still happily strolling through the streets on a spring outing.

  Although Lin Jiang thought the two children were being ridiculous, he was still very pleased that his future brother-in-law held his sister in such high regard, so he didnt blame them.

  Madam Xie was delighted that her son had returned home to keep her company, and she did not scold him. She didnt even mention letting him go back to school, allowing him to stay in Yangzhou.

  Xie Erlang had many friends in Yangzhou, so after accompanying his mother and future daughter-in-law for a few days and listening to the teachings of his future elder brother-in-law, he happily rode horses with them to go hunting.

  Its called hunting, but its actually just an outing, because spring is generally not a time for hunting, so everyone just carries their bows and arrows to put on a show.

  Who knew that this time he would never come back, the normally docile steed suddenly went mad, carrying him into the dense forest, he reacted too slowly, and fell off the horse, his head directly hitting a large stone...

  A sixteen-year-old boy was gone just like that, but it wasnt just him who died in this matter.

  Lin Qingwan looked at her sister, who was staring at the canopy with wide eyes. She seemed to be in a good mood, with a slight smile on her face and an expectant look. But she knew that her life was also about to fade away.

  Its been less than twenty days since Xie Yimings incident.

  Wan Jie took the blame for Xie Yimings death, thinking that if she hadnt written a poem and sent it to him, he wouldnt have come back, and if he hadnt come back, he wouldnt have been killed by someone else, and his life would not have been lost in vain.

  She couldnt even avenge his death and make the person who wronged him receive their due punishment. Wan Jie was driven to desperation by this mix of sadness, despair, and self-blame.

  Although they had only been together for five days, Lin Qingyuan really liked this girl with the same name and surname as herself, and hoped she could be happy.

  Because of this glimmer of hope, Lin Qingwan did not move forward and did not let Wan Jie see her, so as not to shatter her beautiful dream.

  Bai Weng suddenly appeared beside her, seeing her shrinking in this corner, and couldnt help but sigh: "Even if you dont let her see it, when she arrives at the Xie familys house, she will come to her senses."

  Lin Qingwan looked in the direction of the bed and said softly: "Its also good if it can make her happy for a while."

  The White Lord couldnt quite understand the thoughts of these ordinary people, shook his head and said: "Go ahead, the Upper Immortal wants you to meet a few people."

  Lin Jiang was entertaining guests, his sister had married a dead man, which was not considered a good thing, so he didnt hold a big banquet, only a few close friends and colleagues came.

  Everyone was clearly puzzled by Lin Jiangs decision, so the hall was solemn and there was no joy.

  Lin Qingwan followed Bai Weng to Lin Jiangs side, looked up and sized up the people sitting at the lower head, one was Liu Pei, the deputy of the governors mansion, and the other was Sun Huai, the vice envoy of the observation. These two she had seen with Lin Jiang in the yamen handling official business two days ago, knew they were both Lin Jiangs deputies, and both were Lin Jiangs confidants.

  The other two people did not know Lin Qingyuan.

  Lin Jiang also knew she didnt know them, so after glancing at Bai Weng, he mainly talked to them, letting Lin Qingwen get to know them better.

  "That man in white robes, with an elegant and free-spirited demeanor, is called Wang Jin. Hes from the Taiyuan Wang family, a direct descendant, and is also a close friend of the Upper Immortal."

  "That one with a solemn face is called Lingyun, who was once a fellow student of the Upper Immortal and now serves as a doctor in the Imperial Academy."

  Lingyun and Wang Jin both rushed over after receiving the news today, with many questions to ask Lin Jiang, but Liu Pei and Sun Huai were here, they didnt know each other well, so some things couldnt be said.

  Wang Jin still smiled and responded, but Ling Yun had a gloomy face and didnt want to say a word.

  Lin Jiang sighed and turned to Liu Pei and Sun Huai, saying: "You must be hungry too, why dont you go down and have dinner first?"

  Liu Pei and Sun Quan exchanged a glance, knowing that Shangguan must have something to say to his good friend. He smiled and stood up, saying: "Then Ill go down first to eat, and come back at the auspicious hour to congratulate Lin Gong."

  Lin Jiang smiled and nodded, letting people lead them down to eat.

  As soon as the person left, Lingyuns face turned even colder. Wang Jin looked at his friends on both sides and couldnt help but sigh: "Haoyu, what are you doing? Wanjie is still young, and no matter how big the obstacle is, it will pass with time. Now youre letting her marry into the Xie family, what if she regrets it in the future..."

  Lin Jiang shook his head, propped himself up and stood up, giving the two a solemn bow: "Ive troubled you with worry."

  He didnt mention letting them take care of his own daughter, because from the astrological mirror, he knew that one of them died in front of his daughter and the other was not satisfied with their fate, let alone help his own daughter, they couldnt even protect themselves.

  Lin Jiang let out a sigh, and just before his death, he reminded them of some things, hoping they could overcome their difficulties.

  Lin Jiangs face was pale, but his expression was firm. The two of them exchanged a glance. Lin Jiang loved his sister dearly, and they knew it.

  Because the Lin family has few descendants, its especially precious that they can have another daughter in this generation. Moreover, the siblings are so far apart in age that Lin Jiang almost raised his sister like a daughter.

  If they were worried at first that Lin Jiang was only using Wan Jies marriage out of consideration for others, now it seems like he is willing.

  The two were just thinking of asking further when Lin, the housekeeper, came in hastily from outside and reported: "Master, the wedding sedan chair of the Xie family has arrived."

  Wang Jin and Ling Yun immediately stood up and said, "Sister Wan is also someone weve watched grow up. When she gets married, we should naturally contribute to the dowry. Lets go with you."

  Lin Jiang glanced at them and nodded slightly, leading the way to Chunhui Yard.

  Lins aunt and Yangs aunt had already helped Wans sister sit up on the edge of the bed, while the matchmaker sent by the Xie family stood respectfully to one side, not daring to be presumptuous. This marriage was a gloomy affair, and judging from Miss Lins appearance, she seemed to be at deaths door.

  Theres really nothing to be happy about, how could she possibly say congratulations?

  Lingyun and Wang Jin, who followed closely behind, also saw Yuanyu leaning on Lins body. Both of them knew some medical skills, so they didnt need to take her pulse. Just by looking at her weakly leaning on Lins body with a rosy complexion, they knew she was in trouble.

  The two of them changed color slightly. Unmarried men and women are considered to have died young, cannot be buried in the ancestral tomb, and will not enjoy the incense fire of future generations.

  Xie Yiming is still like this, let alone Wan Jie?

  Since its come to this, might as well let them get married, at least they can still enjoy each others company in their old age.

  The two peoples thoughts were apparently the same as those of Yang and Lin, both thinking that Lin Jiang had proposed this marriage because he thought Miss was going to die.

  Lin Jiang looked ahead at his sister, Wan Jieer raised her head and smiled slightly at him. Her eyes swept over Wang Jin and Ling Yun behind him, but she didnt see the person she wanted to see, so she furrowed her brow and asked, "Wheres Xie Erge?"

  Lin Jiang was taken aback, and Lins wife hugged Wan Jie and slightly shook her head at him. Lin Jiang then took the red veil from Li Chuns hand and forced a smile, saying: "Silly girl, he is the groom, of course he would be at the Xie family home. Come, brother will carry you out."

  Wans eyes flashed with confusion, Lin Jiang had already covered her head and squatted down to carry her on his back.

  Wans sister lay on her brothers back, feeling the warmth emanating from his body, and her previously muddled mind slowly cleared up...

  "Brother, where is Sister Lin?" asked Wan Jie softly: "I havent seen her for a long, long time."

  Lin Jiangs footsteps slightly paused, then he casually carried her out, saying in a low voice: "She is right behind us, staring at us."

  "Let her follow me, if, if... then let her replace me."

  Lin Jiang made an almost inaudible "hmm" sound, but Wan Jieer heard it clearly. She leaned back comfortably against Lin Jiangs back and felt herself being gently placed into the flower sedan chair.