The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 620 A Visitor from the Imperial Court (1)_1

Chapter 620: Chapter 620 A Visitor from the Imperial Court (1)_1

Having her suspicions, Lin Ziyin was not shocked upon hearing the Dowager’s earnest plea. Her face remained calm and indifferent. At that moment, Chu Suifeng’s hand tightened slightly, seemingly comforting her.

Feeling the warmth in her hand, Lin Ziyin’s irritability suddenly subsided.

The room was warm due to the fire wall, and abruptly Marquis Li felt overwhelmingly hot, his back becoming damp. He had never imagined that the Dowager would actually bring it up. Sure, he hoped his daughter, Li Yanran, could become one of Chu Suifeng’s consorts at the Wang Residence, but Marquis Li felt this wish wouldn’t be fulfilled very soon. After all, considering Chu Suifeng’s regard for Lin Ziyin, he would absolutely not agree to insult Lin Ziyin by marrying an additional consort on his wedding day.

But since the Dowager brought up the topic, it’s possible that this could work out. The more Marquis Li thought about it, the more excited and nervous he became.

Unable to hide her joy, Li Yanran shyly glanced at Chu Suifeng. But when she saw the expression on Chu Suifeng’s face, she was overcome with dread.

Chu Suifeng, at this moment, showed no hint of warm expression. His right hand was tightly holding Lin Ziyin’s left hand, "Is making me marry a consort the Dowager’s own wish?"

His tone was cold, devoid of any emotion.

Nanny Qilan was shocked. Having watched Chu Suifeng grow up, she understood from this reaction that he was at the peak of his anger.

"I’m aware of the deep affection and duty you have for your wife, but your status is not common, Your Highness." The Dowager continued with a heavy heart and less embarrassment on her face. "In the future, even if you dismiss the women in your inner court, it is still necessary to keep some people close to you. The Si family’s lady and the Luo family’s daughter are all your aids. You can’t miss them."

Perhaps knowing that her days were limited, the Dowager spent all her energy chattering and showing what she perceived to be her concern.

"Yanran may not be a good aide", seeing Chu Suifeng remain silent, the Dowager knew that he was not in a good mood, but she gritted her teeth and finished her sentence, "But she’s your cousin. My two sons have wronged you. You’ve been so tolerant all these years, and I couldn’t be more grateful."

"Mother." Marquis Li let out a terrified cry, eying Chu Suifeng nervously, fearing he would become infuriated. Indeed, it was their short-sightedness back then; they treated the young Chu Suifeng unjustly behind his back. But after all these years, the Prince never brought it up, and while their relations cooled, as long as it was not mentioned, perhaps there was still room for reconciliation. But now that the Dowager pointed it out outright, would the Prince retaliate against the Marquis Residence?

"Silence." The Dowager scolded Marquis Li, "After my departure from this world, I hope that the Prince can send them back to Daqin, their ancestral home, for my sake. Yanran genuinely likes the Prince. She would never harm you and she will take good care of you."

Return to their ancestral home? Marquis Li’s face turned pale as he panicked. Although the Li family didn’t prefer the harsh climate and environment of the Northern Land, they had struggled for so many years there, had amassed a great deal of private wealth and shops, had hundreds of servants ensuring their comfortable lifestyle. Who would want to leave? And being situated on Daqin’s territory, although far from the Capital City, who could guarantee that one day the Imperial Court wouldn’t seek to destroy them out of spite?

Staying in the Northern Land, although the ultimate outcome might be expulsion from their aristocratic status, given his understanding of Chu Suifeng, provided the Li family stayed in the Northern Land, Chu Suifeng would definitely not destroy them completely.