Chapter 499
Chapter 499 The Marriage Alliance
Gu Shunzhang spoke, his hand reaching into his robe to retrieve an envelope sealed with crimson wax, still carrying a faint scent of ink. He handed it to Lin Wanrong.
"A letter from Goryeo? And it's from a woman? An international friend?" Lin Wanrong was somewhat baffled. He hastily opened the letter and read a few lines. His expression changed dramatically, a complicated mixture of joy and sorrow appearing on his face.
"Lin San, have I made a mistake? This letter is for you, isn't it?" Gu Shunzhang stroked his beard and chuckled.
"You've made no mistake; the letter is indeed for me." Lin Wanrong sighed, carefully folding the letter and tucking it into his robe. "Mr. Gu, may I be so bold as to ask, when you met this woman, was she faring well?"
Gu Shunzhang shook his head, "The armies of Dongyin are pressing the borders; Goryeo is on the brink of disaster. In times like these, who can save themselves?"
‘Indeed. War rages in Goryeo; no one could be living comfortably. And here I was, foolishly hoping that Goryeo could hold out a little longer.’ Lin Wanrong awkwardly chuckled, then lowered his voice and asked, "Mr. Gu, based on your observations, is she mobile? Does she have—?" He gestured at his waist and puffed out his belly, looking rather ridiculous.
"What are you trying to indicate?" Gu Shunzhang chuckled, stroking his beard. "I didn't notice anything amiss. The young lady seemed quite agile."
Lin Wanrong nodded, counting days on his fingers. He couldn't help but chuckle; it was too soon for any symptoms to show.