Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Lin Qiao’s first wife was hounded to death by him.
It happened on their wedding night.
He had fallen in love with a girl who sold tofu on West Street and insisted on marrying her as his primary wife.
His family refused.
He was the Heir of the Marquis of Changping; how could he marry a commoner?
The Marchioness of Changping took charge and arranged for him to marry the daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue.
As a result, on their wedding night, he subjected the girl to vicious verbal abuse and every possible humiliation.
Unable to bear the disgrace, the girl committed suicide by swallowing gold.
Her family, having received substantial benefits from the Marquis of Changping’s Residence, did not pursue the matter.
Because of this, Lin Qiao’s marriage prospects became difficult.
He even put out word: if anyone dared to marry their daughter into his house, he would kill them as they came.
Yet, there are always those who disregard their daughters’ lives, seeking only to climb the social ladder and amass wealth.
Like my father.
It was useless, even though my Concubine Mother knelt and begged him.
My legal mother said, “Don’t worry. Yuehua is beautiful and gentle; the Heir of the Marquis of Changping surely won’t have the heart to harm her.”
I knew she was the one who had suggested this from the start.
My Concubine Mother was a beauty.
When they were young, my father had neglected my legal mother because of her, and my legal mother had harbored that grudge ever since.
My elder sister, the legitimate daughter, remarked, “That’s hard to say. Sun Wan’er wasn’t ugly either.”
Sun Wan’er was that daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue.
My legal mother shot her a glare.
My sister continued, “I really don’t know why the Marquis’s Mansion won’t let the Heir marry the woman he loves. What’s wrong with selling tofu? True love knows no rank or status.”
Truly naive.
My Concubine Mother’s eyes were swollen from crying.
I told her, “Don’t worry. He won’t be able to kill me.”