The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 623: Arrival of the Imperial Court Representative (4)_1

Chapter 623: Chapter 623: Arrival of the Imperial Court Representative (4)_1

Li Yanran was stunned. What does this mean?

With tears streaming down her face, the old lady looked at her foolish appearances, regretting even more the words she had just spoken. What could such a person do even if she entered the Wang Residence? Knowing only to bicker and sulk, how could she help the Prince? Perhaps, she could even stir up trouble in the backyard and add chaos to the Prince’s life instead.

Then, thinking of Chu Suifeng’s words and recalling her daughter’s wrongful death, the old lady started to drift into a trance.

"Please take good care of the old lady, Nanny." Chu Suifeng instructed, "If anything is lacking, notify the residence, I will send someone to bring it over. Make sure she takes her medicine, don’t miss a dose."

"Yes, this old servant understands. Please don’t worry, Prince." Having witnessed the entire incident, Nanny Qilan felt both sympathy for the old lady and heartache for Chu Suifeng.

She knew that Chu Suifeng had lacked warmth and family love since he was a child. The Prince valued the old lady highly and harbored feelings for her. No doubt, his refusal of the old lady and harsh words today had probably made him feel unpleasant as well.

The Old Lady. Having served by the Old Lady’s side for many years, Nanny Qilan knew all too well the difficulties she faced as a woman leading a family to this point. Thus, as a servant, the sight of the conflict between both parties brought her heartache. One could only imagine the complexity and distress in the hearts of the two parties involved.

The old lady seemed utterly lost. As Chu Suifeng prepared to leave, she remained silent, with no spark in her eyes.

"Mother." Seeing Chu Suifeng about to leave the Marquis Residence, the Marquis grew anxious. He didn’t want to leave the Northern Land, but he couldn’t either. If the Prince left the Marquis Residence today, they would have to leave their home eventually.

"Grandmother, rest assured. As long as the Li family doesn’t betray our original intentions, they can stay. I will look after them for my grandmother’s and my mother’s sake. Take good care of your health, else I will not be able to rest easy." In the end, Chu Suifeng, unable to let go, made a promise to the old lady as he was about to leave. It was a form of compensation for his previous rejection of the old lady’s request.

A feather down coat gently draped over the old lady, "This is a gift from the princess for grandmother. Take care. The princess and I must take our leave now."

After speaking, he and Lin Ziyin respectfully knelt before the old lady and kowtowed three times.

It was a grand gesture, and everyone present understood its significance.

The Marquis of Li both rejoiced and worried upon hearing the Prince’s promise. He rejoiced because even with the old lady gone, the Li family would not have to leave the Northern Land. But he worried about the old lady’s health.

Without the old lady, the future of the Li Residence was not assured of its present glory.

"Old lady." Nanny Qilan’s teardrops rolled in her eyes as she softly urged the old lady to speak, not to let Chu Suifeng leave the Marquis Residence with sadness.

The old lady’s eyes still showed no signs of clarity.

Chu Suifeng held Lin Ziyin’s hand tightly, gave the old lady one final glance and then led Lin Ziyin out of the room, without looking back.

Li Yanran, who had been derided by Lin Ziyin, was left in a daze. She was unwilling to be refused in such a manner. Seeing Chu Suifeng and Lin Ziyin about to leave the Marquis Residence, she knew if she didn’t do something, she would lose her chance to become the consort in the Wang Residence for the rest of her life.

No, she couldn’t let this happen. Marrying Chu Suifeng was her life-long dream. She could not and would not accept losing him.

"Prince." Hearing the Marquis’s earnest yet anxious voice outside the door, Li Yanran abruptly stood up and rushed out of the room.

Nanny Qilan, who was tending to the old lady carefully, heard her sharp cry, and when she saw her hasty figure, her head started to throb.