The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 622: Arrival of the Imperial Court Representative (3)_1

Chapter 622: Chapter 622: Arrival of the Imperial Court Representative (3)_1

"Princess, you belong to the Prince; it is your duty to fill his backyard with more women. Your magnanimity is something other women cannot match." In a panic-stricken act of desperation, after trying to persuade Chu Suifeng, the Old Madam began to work her persuasion on Lin Ziyin.

She hoped that Lin Ziyin could earnestly advise Chu Suifeng, because the Old Madam believed that Chu Suifeng’s current "rebellion" was entirely for Ziyin’s sake.

"I’m sorry, Old Madam." Lin Ziyin spoke softly; she did not desire to hurt an old woman’s heart, particularly that of one who was nearing the end of her life. However, she was even less willing to aggrieve herself, perhaps even deceive the elderly. "In matters of emotion, I am a very selfish woman. If the Prince’s harem becomes plentiful, I would prefer giving up."

Absurdity! The Old Madam looked at Lin Ziyin in surprise, as if meeting her for the first time.

"I don’t want to deceive the Old Madam, these are my true feelings." Lin Ziyin earnestly explained. "Maybe the Old Madam thinks me incredible, self-righteous, or too selfish. But, I still need to speak my truth. When the Prince initially proposed at the Lin family, my only demand was a lifetime commitment to each other. If the Prince breaks his promise, then our fate also ends. An individual’s feelings can be divided across many, but there is only room for sharing love with one."

"You are talking nonsense." Li Yanran vehemently rebutted, aghast at Lin Ziyin’s words. Only with Lin Ziyin’s added explanation, did her anger grow. "If it was truly as you said, you should not have agreed to join the Wang residence."

"Silence." The Old Madam, livid, glared at Li Yanran. "Cease this madness and leave."

"Old Madam, please quell your anger." Nanny Qilan patted the back of the Old Madam in an effort to soothe her. "Health should be your priority; anger is not conducive to that."

"Grandmother, I am not wrong. This woman, pretending innocence when she is clearly being deceitful, is truly disgusting to witness. It is my cousin who is bewitched by her." In her fury, Li Yanran lost all sense of fear. "The flock of beautiful concubines in my cousin’s backyard are not mere decorations, and she is not blind. I don’t believe she did not see those women when she joined the Wang Residence."

The Old Madam, having been half-pulled to sit back down by Nanny Qilan, was shaking with fury. Pointing a trembling finger at Li Yanran, she was left speechless.

In this moment, the Old Madam was filled with intense regret. She regretted not personally educating Li Yanran herself, allowing her to learn such tricky and foolish ways from the Mu Family.

Yes, Li Yanran was indeed foolish. Lin Ziyin looked at the angry form of the Old Madam and couldn’t help but feel some sympathy for her.

Chu Suifeng squeezed Lin Ziyin’s hand tighter, "I implore grandmother to take care of her health. At the time of our marriage, I intended to honor grandmother with a cup of hot tea. I do not wish for my future wife to lead a difficult life as my mother has. Nor do I wish my future children to suffer as I have had to. I am content with just the Princess by my side; may grandmother rest easy. There are matters to attend to back in my Residence, and I must take the Princess back."

Chu Suifeng subsequently stood up from the ground, and pulled Lin Ziyin up with him.

Lin Ziyin, following his cue, stood up. "I’m sorry, Old Madam. I promise I will take good care of the Prince in the future, just as the Old Madam had done wholeheartedly for him in the past."

"Lin Ziyin, you are such a hypocrite! You may fool my cousin momentarily, but you will surely never fool him forever!" Li Yanran, having been ignored again, couldn’t help but scream at Lin Ziyin.

Chu Suifeng’s face darkened even more. Lin Ziyin, prior to his outburst, began speaking. "Miss Li, in my eyes, the women in the Prince’s backyard truly are mere decorations."