After the Marquis's Cousin Failed to Marry Up

Luo Yu had never been very lucky.

Her parents died when she was young, and her maternal grandmother passed away when Luo Yu was ten. Her aunt tormented her, and her uncle lusted after her and tried to force himself on her. She risked her life to flee to the capital, carrying a keepsake as she sought refuge at the Marquis of Jingning's residence.

The old madam took pity on her, alone and helpless, and brought her up by her side. She promised to find Luo Yu a good marriage.

When Luo Yu came of age, the old madam intended to marry her to her gentle, steady eldest grandson. But the emperor bestowed a marriage between him and the daughter of an earl's family.

Over the next two years, the old madam kept looking among the other eligible young men of high-ranking families. But either their character and temperament were unsuitable, or their birth charts were incompatible.

With no other choice, the old madam turned her attention to the third young master of the household.

Luo Yu froze. She searched her memory for a long while before vaguely recalling a cold, stern face. But she'd only met her third cousin twice, and they'd never even spoken a word...

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Qi Linche spent most of his time at the Ministry of Justice. One day, before he had finished work, his grandmother sent people to intercept him.

When he got home, his grandmother asked what he thought of his cousin Luo.

He furrowed his brow slightly and answered honestly: He had no impression of her.

His grandmother's face darkened.

Only after their wedding did he learn that his grandmother had originally planned to marry Luo Yu to his older brother.

Qi Linche rubbed his brow and looked at his sweet, gentle new bride, feeling quite exasperated. Her timid little