Marriage Alliance with the Su Family

A day's work completed.

Despite all that had happened today, Lin Xiao didn't pay it any mind.

His current state was one of observing the world's storms from a safe distance.

The bigger the storm, the better it was for him.

After all, only in chaotic times would he have the opportunity to rise.

Since he had come to this different world, he had to make something of himself.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of a trip?

The mansion where Lin Xiao was staying at this moment had been arranged by Chang Le for him.

It was said that the mansion was formerly the residence of a wealthy merchant in Ding Province.

Later, the merchant suffered from poor management and lost all his family property, and the mansion had been vacant ever since.

Chang Le, using Lin Xiao's name, directly bought it from the Ding Province government office.

When the people in the government office heard that Lin Xiao wanted to buy a mansion, none of them dared to make things difficult for him. They symbolically paid some money and obtained the title deed and land deed for the mansion.

Normally, residential houses only have title deeds, and the land deeds belong to the imperial court.

But if one possesses both the title deed and the land deed, then the land completely belongs to the individual.

The location of the mansion was excellent, in the central area of Ding Province.

It was not far from the Ding Province government office and the Jinyiwei Pacification Office.

This also shows that the former owner of this mansion was quite capable.

Everything in the mansion had already been taken care of, and Chang Le had also carefully recruited ten servants to handle the daily chores inside the mansion.

Five maids and five male servants.

Lin Xiao was very satisfied with Chang Le's meticulousness in handling affairs.

Just as he was sitting in the hall drinking tea, a servant ran in to report, "Reporting, Master, there is a person outside claiming to be the head of the Su Family who says he wants to visit you."

"Su Cheng?"

Lin Xiao took a sip of tea and said lightly, "Well, let him in."

Before long, a sound of footsteps came, and Su Cheng walked in with the Su Family's steward and several servants.

"The Su Family Head has quick ears. I just bought this mansion today, and the Su Family Head has already come to visit."

"Su Family Head, please sit down."

Lin Xiao put down his teacup and gestured for him to sit.

Su Cheng sat down with a smile and said, "Lord Lin is now a prominent figure in my Ding Province. Many people are watching your every move. As the richest man in Ding Province, how could I not pay attention to Lord Lin?"

Lin Xiao nodded, "Well, in that case, I wonder what the Su Family Head has come to see me for today?"

"Could it be that you have some difficulties again and want to seek my help?"

Su Cheng quickly waved his hand, "Lord Lin misunderstands. Actually, I have come this time with good news that I want to discuss with you."

"Oh? What good news is it?"

Lin Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly, surprised.

"That..."

"Lord Lin, may I ask if you are currently married?"

Su Cheng said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Not yet married. My father just passed away, and I have been focusing on my work. I haven't thought about whether to find a partner yet."

"It's good that you're not married yet, it's good that you're not married yet."

Hearing that Lin Xiao was single, Su Cheng breathed a sigh of relief and looked delighted at the same time.

"What does the Su Family Head mean by this?"

"Why does it seem like the Su Family Head is so happy that I'm not married?"

Lin Xiao frowned slightly.

Seeing that Lin Xiao looked displeased, Su Cheng quickly said, "Lord Lin, don't misunderstand. It's like this, the reason why I came here today is actually to act as a matchmaker between Lord Lin and my beloved daughter."

"Does the Su Family Head mean?"

Lin Xiao had already guessed what he meant.

"Yes, just as Lord Lin thinks, after Lord Lin left last night, I observed that my daughter has some admiration for Lord Lin, and I also admire Lord Lin very much, so I wanted to come over and ask if Lord Lin has any affection for my daughter."

"If Lord Lin doesn't mind that I, Su Cheng, am just a merchant, I am willing to marry my daughter to you."

As Su Cheng spoke, he secretly observed Lin Xiao's expression.

If Lin Xiao showed the slightest sign of unwillingness, he would terminate this marriage alliance.

Lin Xiao thought for a moment and said, "Su Family Head, Miss Su is a lady of a respectable family, the daughter of a wealthy family, and a famous beauty in Ding Province."

"I, Lin Xiao, am just a martial artist, of humble origins. What virtue or ability do I possess to be favored by Miss Su?"

"If it truly is Miss Su's wish, then I, Lin Xiao, certainly wouldn't refuse."

Hearing Lin Xiao's agreement, a layer of joy surfaced in Su Cheng's heart.

"Lord Lin, rest assured. Since I came today to act as matchmaker, I have naturally already discussed it with my daughter. Since that's the case, Lord Lin, we have a deal. We'll find an auspicious day to complete the marriage agreement between you and Wan'er."

But Lin Xiao suddenly waved his hand, interrupting Su Cheng.

"Hold on, Su Family Head."

"Hmm?"

Su Cheng looked at Lin Xiao in confusion, wondering what he meant.

"Su Family Head, there's no rush regarding the marriage agreement. However, Su Family Head, you also know my situation. The betrothal gifts and dowry may need to be discussed properly."

"I, Lin Xiao, have no background or family property. I may not be able to offer much in the way of betrothal gifts."

"But the Su Family Head's household is large and prosperous. Surely the dowry won't be as meager as this official's, right?"

Su Cheng was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "Lord Lin, rest assured. I, Su Cheng, only have one daughter. In the future, the entire Su Family will belong to you and Wan'er. After I, Su Cheng, pass away in a hundred years, I can't take anything with me."

"Very good then. In that case, I'll trouble the Su Family Head to go home and discuss it with Miss Su. As long as Miss Su has no objections, I, Lin Xiao, will naturally pay a formal visit to propose marriage another day."

"Then it's a deal."

"Lord Lin is busy with official duties, so I won't disturb you any further."

Su Cheng left in a hurry with his men, leaving behind the gifts he had brought, of course.

Su Cheng only offered the finest goods. The best tea, with one tael costing ten taels of gold.

There were also superior fabrics that could be used to make ordinary clothes for Lin Xiao.

And various tonics and supplements, and so on.

In short, Su Cheng's offering this time was very generous.

On the other side, inside the Su Family residence.

Su Wan'er was pacing back and forth in the main hall, a look of worry on her face.

She was afraid that if her father went to act as matchmaker today, Lin Xiao might reject him.

How would she meet Lin Xiao in the future? Not only would they not become husband and wife, but they wouldn't even be able to be friends.

These past two days, every time it was late at night and quiet, Lin Xiao's figure would involuntarily appear in her mind.

Now she felt that if she left Lin Xiao, she would definitely not be happy anymore.

Su Wan'er didn't know that her situation was actually a manifestation of loving someone.

Since ancient times, the saying that beauties love heroes has been an inescapable law.

What's more, Lin Xiao was a young man with high status, great power, and strong strength.

Not to mention Su Wan'er, even those famous sects and female heroes in the martial world would probably find it difficult to control themselves if they met Lin Xiao.

When she saw Su Cheng return, Su Wan'er quickly went up to him and asked anxiously, "Father, what did Lord Lin say?"

Su Cheng looked at his daughter's anxious expression and laughed heartily, "Haha, daughter, Lord Lin agreed."

"He said he would come to our Su Family to propose marriage another day."

"Daughter, let me tell you, you have found a son-in-law like a dragon for our Su Family. I am very satisfied, very satisfied."

"Judging from the achievements Lord Lin has achieved at such a young age, our Su Family will surely be able to remove the title of merchants in the future and establish a reputation as a powerful family."

"Lord, Lord Lin, he agreed?"

At this moment, a shy expression appeared on Su Wan'er's face as she said happily.

"Yes, my daughter is so beautiful and Lord Lin is so virile, how could he possibly reject my daughter's charm."

"Oh, Father, your daughter isn't as beautiful as you say. I'm not going to talk to you anymore."

After saying that, Su Wan'er fled away in embarrassment.