Chapter 55: Ma Peng's Marriage_5

Looking at Lady Lin's smile that didn't reach her eyes, she too smiled. In fact, she didn't even need to analyze to guess Lady Lin's thoughts; marrying into the Lin Family, her mother-in-law would hold sway over her in every way.

She was unwilling to marry, but to argue with reason would get her nowhere. Therefore, she bribed a young man who was in good standing with Young Master Lin, having him speak ill of her in front of Young Master Lin—telling him how arrogant and overbearing she was, petty-minded and intolerant.

Considering how much Young Master Lin adored his cousin, how could he marry a domineering, jealous woman incapable of toleration? Upon hearing this negative portrayal, which matched what his friend had told him, he immediately expressed his unwillingness to proceed with the marriage.