After Han Chaosheng’s hand was crippled, he beca even more ruthless in abusing young girls. Eventually, he went so far as to buy abducted girls from human traffickers.
It’s often said that evil deeds beget retribution, and Han Chaosheng’s good days were numbered. Before long, he was exposed by a captured trafficker.
This marked Han Chaosheng’s downfall, as his reputation was ruined. After visiting the Officer of the Jingzhao, his spirit completely collapsed.
Lady Bai, drained from caring for her son, had neither the ti nor the energy to sche against her stepdaughter.
As for Han Huijuan’s father, Han Taining, he was implicated due to his son’s actions and was dismissed from his official position.
Henceforth, he vented all his grievances on Lady Bai.
Initially, he planned to use his daughter’s marriage to regain his status, but because of Han Chaosheng’s scandal, no noble in the Capital was willing to ally themselves with the Han family.
Han Taining grew increasingly frustrated and stayed holed up at ho, the family scraping by with the inco from their estates and shops.
To outsiders, Han Huijuan seed pitiable, but she was actually living quite comfortably. No one was bothering her anymore, so she simply brought her jewelry shop out into the open.
Thus, many people in the Capital already knew that the jewelry shop originally under Lin Yuan’s na now belonged to the Han family’s Miss Han Huijuan.
So people were unaware, like Tian Xuan, who mocked Yan Ruchun.
Yan Ruchun jabbed a finger at Tian Xuan’s forehead and snorted unceremoniously, "Ignorant of the facts, weren’t you! That jewelry shop actually belongs to Han Huijuan. I always said how did Lin Yuan suddenly open so many shops? Now that I think about it, turns out they were using a dazzling thod together!"
As she snorted, Yan Ruchun also grew more curious, "But speaking of which, you two actually started collaborating on businesses so early? Hmph, I rember she once used Cheng Yuexiu to fra you! Tut tut, you’d rather cooperate with soone who frad you than start a clothing shop with . I won’t forget this!"
Haha!
Hehe!
Tian Xuan and Xu Muqing burst out laughing, Lin Yuan also couldn’t help but smile. So much ti had passed, yet this person still rembered it!
The group urged Lin Yuan to open her other small boxes. Inside were so relatively ordinary earrings and bracelets. Although they were valuable, they still seed commonplace compared to the golden butterfly head ornant.
With such company around chatting and laughing, the afternoon flew quickly by. Noticing the evening approach, Yan Ruchun and the others got up to leave.
The next morning, they still needed to co to adorn Lin Yuan’s wedding outfit, and to witness her marriage, so they couldn’t play too late today.
As they were leaving, Xu Muqing yet again asked Lin Yuan for so iced fruits and snacks, causing Yan Ruchun to poke her forehead repeatedly, shaking her head in disappointnt.
With such a future foodie sister-in-law, Lin Yuan could already anticipate how lively it would be for them to live together after marrying into the Wei Mansion.
After seeing the three off, Lin Yuan watched Shui Xian and Yin Xing tidying up the jewelry, then a little maid ran over to invite her to have dinner in the front hall.
Dinner at this hour was a bit early, but since it was the last dinner she would have at ho before her wedding, it seed Lin Jiaxin and Lady Liu were reluctant to let her marry and intentionally pushed forward the al ti.
When Lin Yuan arrived in the front hall, she was almost weak-kneed with shock at the grand sight.
This...
The entire living room was full of people.
Two large round tables were neatly arranged, and both were laden with dishes—four joy atballs, chicken, duck, fish—but Lin Yuan hardly paid attention to them, as her focus was drawn to the people sitting around the tables.
At the left table sat Lin Jiaxin and Lady Liu, along with Lady Fan and Liu Huaiqing’s entire family.
With her uncle, aunt, little uncle, little aunt, and two cousins all present, the atmosphere was bustling.
What surprised her more were several faces she hadn’t seen in a long ti seated at this table as well.
They were supposed to remain at the Lin family village, like Lady Yang, but here were Lin Jiazhong and Lady Ma too, as well as the twin boys left by Lin Jiaxiao.
Upon seeing Lin Yuan arrive, the two little ones excitedly waved and called out to her, "Pretty sister, pretty sister, did you miss us? We missed you!"
In contrast to the enthusiasm of the little guys, Lady Yang, Lin Jiazhong, and Lady Ma seed a bit awkward and uneasy.
When Lin Yuan greeted them with a smile, the three relaxed and smiled in return.
Since Lin Yuan was getting married, it was expected that her grandmother Lady Yang, uncle Lin Jiazhong, and aunt Lady Ma would attend the ceremony and escort her to the groom’s house.
Lin Yuan found no fault in her parents’ arrangent and was genuinely thankful.
Marriage is one of the most significant events in a woman’s life—having family blessings is a joyous thing.
Lin Yuan shifted her gaze to the other table, her face transforming into a blend of joy, anger, and excitent.
For the first ti, she realized how many expressions a single face could display simultaneously.
Seated around this table were none other than the people who had recently sent a letter from Zhuma Town: Lan Hua, Xiao Ma, Mo Sanniang, ng Liangdong and family, as well as Jin Yuyu and Jin Shiwen siblings.
Of course, also present were the families of Aunt Wang and Sister-in-law Guizhi, who originally agreed to see her off.
Seeing Lin Yuan’s complex and vivid expression, Mo Sanniang and the others couldn’t stop laughing.
Lan Hua, being closest to her and straightforward, imdiately pointed and laughed, "See what I said? Suddenly showing up like this would definitely surprise Lin Yuan! Look, didn’t it? Don’t forget the bet from earlier; you all better hand over your wagers to later!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan was even more amused. This surprise attack was astounding enough, but they also made bets over it!
These folks were determined to shock and amuse her to no end!
Mo Sanniang cradled her rosy little daughter over a hundred days old, smiling with eyes curved.
ng Liangdong’s face was full of laughter, though at that mont, he was digging in his pocket to give Lan Hua her winnings!
His earnest deanor instantly amused the entire room, sending them into peals of laughter.
Jin Yuyu and Jin Shiwen were probably the calst, but upon seeing Lin Yuan again, Jin Yuyu was overwheld with complex emotions, tears welling up in her sparkling eyes.
Back then, she was such a strong-willed young woman; she never imagined she would have such a sentintal side.
Lin Yuan smiled, nodding gratefully to her, appreciating how Jin Yuyu ca to the Capital despite her busy schedule, grateful for being seen as her only friend.
Sister-in-law Guizhi and the others had long agreed to co to the Capital, but Lin Yuan waited so long that she feared they had been delayed. Unexpectedly, they had arrived together today.
"How did you all, how did you all co together? When did you arrive? I was worried..."
Lan Hua, being quick-tongued, raised her eyebrows with a grin, "Worried we wouldn’t make it in ti? Haha, well, that’s sothing you have to ask your Xia Zheng. If it wasn’t for him scheming to give you a big pre-wedding surprise, we wouldn’t have played along with him to stage this act."
Staging an act?
Seeing Mo Sanniang and Jin Yuyu stifling their smiles, Lin Yuan finally understood. No wonder they claid they wouldn’t co; it turned out Xia Zheng recruited them!
First, he let her down, and now he surprised her. Was this fun for him?
Lin Yuan silently rolled her eyes, resolving to settle this score properly with Xia Zheng the night after their wedding!
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