There was blatant killing intent in Xie Jingchu's eyes.
Lin Bao'er was so scared that she fled in a hurry.
Xie Jingchu let out a long sigh.
Finally, it was quiet!
Just as he was about to sit down, he noticed Ruan Jiu with her arms folded across her chest, looking at him meaningfully.
He immediately said, "A Jiu, she's crazy."
Ruan Jiu didn't say a word and leaned back slightly.
So, Xie Jingchu pursed his lips, tugged at Ruan Jiu's clothes, and shook them.
Looking innocent, he said, "I really didn't want to save her!"
Moreover, he couldn't even remember who he had saved that day.
" But she wants to marry you to repay your kindness of saving her life," Ruan Jiu teased.
After hearing this, Xie Jingchu buried his head on Ruan Jiu's shoulder and rubbed it.
"My heart for you can be witnessed by heaven and earth."
Ruan Jiu pursed her lips and snickered.
She didn't plan to tease him anymore.
So she said, "Alright. I guess she's already run back to cry to Governor Lin. Have you thought about what to do?"
Everyone knew that Governor Lin had his daughter late in life, and Lin Bao'er was his precious only child.
Now that she had been so wronged by Xie Jingchu, Governor Lin would surely take revenge for his precious daughter.
Xie Jingchu raised his head, looking playful. "A mere governor. Could he turn the world upside down?"
But Ruan Jiu still looked worried and asked, "But after all, the document to start the tea - mountain project needs his approval."
Xie Jingchu raised his eyebrows.
"I'll take you to see a good show tonight."
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Lin Bao'er ran back to the mansion crying all the way.
As soon as she got back, she locked herself in the room and wouldn't come out no matter how much they called.
This really worried Governor Lin.
He paced back and forth outside the door non - stop.
In great anxiety, he said, "My dear daughter, please open the door first. Let's talk things over."
"I won't come out. I'm too ashamed to face anyone!" Lin Bao'er's voice was hoarse from crying.
"What on earth happened!?" Governor Lin roared at the maid beside Lin Bao'er.
The maid then told him everything about Lin Bao'er going to the Drunken Immortal Tower to see Xie Jingchu.
"It's this Xie Jingchu again!" Governor Lin clenched his fists, his eyes full of anger.
Then he said to Lin Bao'er in the room, "Don't worry, Bao'er. Father will surely avenge you!"
After saying that, his narrow eyes were full of viciousness.
He didn't believe that he couldn't deal with Xie Jingchu.
Just then, the servant at the door rushed in in a hurry to deliver a message.
"Governor Lin, C... Censor Zhang is here."
Governor Lin squinted his eyes, looking vigilant.
Why did Zhang Wentong come?
At the moment, he didn't have time to continue comforting his precious daughter.
After all, Zhang Wentong was a censor - in - chief, a high - ranking official from the capital.
His sudden visit must be for something important.
As soon as he saw Zhang Wentong, Governor Lin immediately greeted him with a flattering smile.
"I wonder what important matter brings you here, Censor Zhang?"
Zhang Wentong smiled faintly and replied, "I was on a mission from the emperor to deal with the flood in Shunzhou. On my way back to the capital, I found it getting late, so I thought I'd come to the governor's mansion for a cup of wine."
Hearing this, Governor Lin immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Smiling, he said, "It's an honor for my governor's mansion that Censor Zhang would grace us with his presence."
After saying that, he immediately told the maids to prepare good food and wine.
Then he remembered that Zhang Wentong's youngest son seemed to be about the same age as Lin Bao'er.
If he could be fortunate enough to form a family alliance with the censor - in - chief, his official career would surely be smooth sailing in the future.
Thinking of this, he quickly told the maid.
He told her to make sure to call Lin Bao'er over, and she had to dress up beautifully in her best clothes.
During the dinner, Lin Bao'er was dressed in silk and adorned with jewels.
However, she was not in high spirits, and there were still faint traces of crying on her face.
"This is my daughter, Lin Bao'er," Governor Lin introduced her to Zhang Wentong with a beaming smile.
Then he immediately said to Lin Bao'er, "Bao'er, this is Uncle Zhang."
After hearing this, Lin Bao'er bowed respectfully and said softly, "Bao'er pays respects to Uncle Zhang."
Zhang Wentong looked at Lin Bao'er carefully, nodded, and his eyes showed great satisfaction.
Seeing this, Governor Lin then said, "I heard that your young master is about the same age as my daughter. I wonder if he's engaged?"
"Well," Zhang Wentong paused for a moment and then said, "Although he's not engaged for the time being, since my son has reached the age for marriage, there have been quite a few match - makers coming to our house."
When Governor Lin heard this, he was really worried.
He couldn't let this good opportunity slip away.
So he immediately said, "That's natural. Although I'm far away in Qinzhou, I've heard of your young master's reputation. He's elegant, handsome, and peerless. He's truly a dragon among men!"
At this moment, Governor Lin wished he could pour out all the complimentary words in his mind at once.
Sure enough, these words made Zhang Wentong smile from ear to ear.
He immediately echoed, "Miss Lin is also very good. She's well - educated and graceful. One can tell that she's been doted on by you! She's so delicate!"
After hearing this, Governor Lin looked proud and said, "That's natural. Bao'er has always had the best things in the mansion. I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. If Bao'er wants the moon in the sky, I'll find a way to pick it for her."
"Hahaha," Zhang Wentong laughed a few times after hearing this. "I didn't expect Governor Lin to be such a doting father. You'll surely be reluctant to let your daughter get married in the future."
"If she marries someone else, I'll surely be reluctant," Governor Lin paused for a moment, and his eyes lit up. "But if she's fortunate enough to marry into the censor's mansion, I'll be more than willing."
After saying that, Governor Lin poured a glass of wine for Zhang Wentong and stared intently at Zhang Wentong's face.
He saw Zhang Wentong twirling the wine glass but not bringing it to his lips.
After a long silence, Zhang Wentong slowly said, "But there are many people and many mouths in the censor's mansion. It can't be like the governor's mansion where all the good things are for Miss Lin alone. I'm afraid Miss Lin will be wronged."
When Governor Lin heard this, he immediately understood what Zhang Wentong meant.
He immediately said with a flattering smile, "She's my only precious daughter. Everything in the governor's mansion will be Bao'er's in the future. If Bao'er marries into the censor's mansion, all of this will be yours, Lord Zhang."
Then he leaned over to Zhang Wentong's ear and whispered, "In the future, the whole Qinzhou City will also be yours, Lord Zhang."
After hearing this, Zhang Wentong curled his lips.
He raised his wrist, put the wine glass to his lips, and drank it all in one gulp.
Seeing this, Governor Lin was secretly happy.
It seemed that the matter of forming a family alliance with the censor's mansion was almost a done deal.
So, Governor Lin quickly took advantage of the opportunity and said, "I've already prepared Bao'er's dowry. I'm sure it will satisfy you, Lord Zhang."
After saying that, he gently patted Zhang Wentong's hand.
He looked confident.
After Zhang Wentong saw the dowry he had prepared for Bao'er, this marriage would surely be settled.
Zhang Wentong put down the wine glass in his hand, smiled at Governor Lin, and said, "Then we'll be family from now on."
Hearing this, Governor Lin's eyes immediately lit up.
Laughing, he filled Zhang Wentong's glass with wine. "Yes, yes, yes. We'll be family from now on!"
Just then, the servant at the gate stumbled in.
He kept shouting, "It's bad! It's bad!"