Chapter 630: Fleeing

The people of the Lin family were relieved to hear this.

“That’s good.”

“Someone came by earlier and said she wanted to marry you.”

Lin Zixun’s expression turned dark, and he sneered, “Marry me? Our family is not worthy of her noble status as a young lady.”

“I said the same. Zixun, what do you think about your marriage?” Grandma Lin asked from the side.

Lin Zixun felt a bit embarrassed. “Grandma, let’s talk about this later. I’m not considering this at the moment.”

How could Grandma Lin not understand her grandson? It seemed that he had feelings for someone.

“Zixun, are you going to tell Grandma if there’s someone you like?” Grandma Lin asked.

The family’s gaze immediately fell on Lin Zixun, making him feel very uncomfortable.

“Brother, are we going to have a sister-in-law? Is my future sister-in-law pretty?” Lin Ziqian’s eyes lit up as she looked at Lin Zixun.

Her brother was such a good person, so his future sister-in-law should like him, right?

Lin Zixun’s face turned slightly red at his sister’s words, and he gently tapped Lin Ziqian’s head. “Don’t talk nonsense about things that haven’t even begun.”

Should we still care about Qiu Chan’s reputation?

“Zixun, do you really like someone? Tell us about the girl from which family,” they asked.

“It’s someone from the Madam’s side. She was originally a wealthy young lady, but she was framed, and her family was destroyed. I left this time to accompany her in seeking revenge. She’s a good person, but I’m not worthy of her,” Lin Zixun said with a hint of disappointment.

The Lin family members were surprised to learn that Lin Zixun’s affection was for someone close to the County Princess.

Even if she was just a maid, the identity of a maid mattered. They were concerned, but now that the family was making money from growing cotton and the son was earning a good income, it didn’t matter if the youngest son went to school. They had no intention of using a daughter-in-law for any gain.

Listening to Lin Zixun’s words, Lin Ziran felt a pang of sympathy. “The future sister-in-law is so pitiful. Those people are so wicked.”

“Zixun, if you can like a girl, Grandma believes that she must have a good character. Regardless of her background, we will accept her. If you work hard to bring her home, we will treat her well,” Grandma Lin said.

“Yes, it’s not easy for a girl to be without her family,” added another family member.

Lin Zixun looked at his family in astonishment and asked, “Mom, Dad, you don’t mind?”

“What’s there to mind? As long as you think it’s good and worth it, it’s all fine,” they replied.

Satisfied, Lin Zixun planned to ask Qiu Chan’s opinion when he returned.

After spending five days at home, he went to find Qiu Chan upon his return. “Qiu Chan, I need to talk to you.”

Qiu Chan’s eyes flickered slightly as she looked at Lin Zixun who had just returned home. “What is it?”

Both Wang Jinhe and Qiu Yi looked over, their expressions making Lin Zixun feel a bit embarrassed.

He reached out and pulled Qiu Yi away. “Let’s talk outside.”

Qiu Yi turned to look at Wang Jinhe. “Miss, is my sister going to be taken away?”

Wang Jinhe cleared her throat and looked at Qiu Yi with a hint of compassion. “You don’t want your sister to get married?”

“It’s not that. If someone treats my sister well, I will definitely agree. But can his family accept my sister?” Both of them are currently slaves, and which family would accept such a girl?

“If Lin Zixun comes to ask for your sister’s hand in marriage and his family is also willing to accept her and treat her well, would you accept it?” Wang Jinhe asked Qiu Yi.

“I would accept it. As long as they treat my sister well, I would accept it,” Qiu Yi earnestly nodded.

She hoped her sister could be happy.

Qiu Chan was dragged by Lin Zixun to where he lived, and she frowned. “What do you want to tell me?”

“Qiu Chan, marry me. I will treat you well,” Lin Zixun said earnestly, looking at Qiu Chan.

After spending these few months together outside, he had developed feelings for Qiu Chan. They shared common interests, and they understood each other’s situations.

He hoped to take care of Qiu Chan in the future.

Qiu Chan looked at Lin Zixun in surprise. She knew that Lin Zixun liked her, but she didn’t expect him to come and propose to her after returning home. It felt unreal to her.

“I am not a wealthy young lady now, just a maid, a slave by the County Princess’s side. Even if you don’t mind, can your family overlook it?” Who would be willing to marry a maid as their daughter-in-law?

Lin Zixun went to the side and handed something to Qiu Chan.

“What is this?”

“Open it and see for yourself.”

Qiu Chan opened the package that Lin Zixun had given her and was somewhat astonished by what she saw.

Looking at Lin Zixun in bewilderment, she said, “This…”

The package contained a piece of clothing, a pair of shoes, a delicately embroidered purse, and some ordinary pastries.

There was a small flower embroidered on the purse.

“The purse is from Ziran. She said not to be picky and that she will embroider a better one for you in the future. The clothes and shoes were made by my mother, and the pastries were made by my grandmother,” Lin Zixun explained.

Qiu Chan was somewhat puzzled. “Why would they give me this?”

“I told them as soon as I got home, and Ziran asked me to quickly bring her sister-in-law home,” Lin Zixun said, looking at Qiu Chan with a smile in his eyes.

Qiu Chan was taken aback. She also had feelings for Lin Zixun, but she had thought that they wouldn’t end up together because of Lin Zixun’s family. However, now Lin Zixun’s family was unexpectedly treating her so well. They had even accepted her without meeting her first.

“Do they really not mind?” she asked.

“Why would they mind? You are so good. If I don’t hurry to bring you home, wouldn’t I be at a loss?” Lin Zixun smiled at Qiu Chan.

“Now my family has no problem. Will you marry me?” he asked.

“I… I need to consider it,” Qiu Chan said, taking the items and leaving.

Lin Zixun didn’t go after her. After being away for so long, he had many things to take care of, and he needed to exchange information with Chen Jinnian and the others.

Qiu Chan returned with the items, and Wang Jinhe looked at her with some surprise, wondering if things had worked out or not.

“What is this, sister?” Qiu Yi asked curiously.

Qiu Chan was momentarily at a loss for words, unsure of how to explain. Seeing her sister’s worried expression, she gradually calmed down. “These were given to me by Lin Zixun’s family,” she explained.

Qiu Yi looked at Qiu Chan in surprise. “His family gave these to you?”

Even Wang Jinhe was somewhat taken aback. “It seems he has talked to his family about it. Qiu Chan, what do you think?”

“I don’t know,” Qiu Chan said, feeling bewildered.

She truly didn’t know what she thought.

Wang Jinhe looked helpless. “Then take your time to consider it. Come find me when you’ve made up your mind.”

She could tell that Qiu Chan actually liked Lin Zixun, but the suddenness of the situation had left her feeling overwhelmed.

“Okay.”

She truly needed to carefully consider their relationship and the question Lin Zixun had asked.