The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 638: The Grand Wedding (5)_1

Chapter 638: Chapter 638: The Grand Wedding (5)_1

Lin Haisheng was a seasoned bureaucrat, and he would not be easily fooled by Chu Wang. He could be said to be on the emperor’s side, but as a fence-sitter, he had not pledged his loyalty, remaining uncommitted to either side and offending no one. As for what his true thoughts were, no one knew.

After a while, Prince Rui also came over, and Lin Haisheng politely paid his respects to him as well.

Prince Rui extended an invitation to him, but Lin Haisheng declined, "Tomorrow morning, I have to take the gifts to the Wang Residence. I can make do here in the courtyard and would hate to impose on the two princes."

Another slippery move.

Chu Wang and Prince Rui both smiled faintly before returning to their respective courtyards.

They were certain that when Lin Haisheng goes to the Wang Residence to present gifts the next day, he would not get to see Chu Suifeng.

The reality was even worse. After Lin Haisheng escorted the rewards and gifts to the Wang Residence with his soldiers, he didn’t get to see Chu Suifeng or even Situ Gong’s face.

He wanted to meet Consort Lin inside the Residence, but Mr. Bai Xian, the butler, cited that the Residence was too busy with the master away and delayed the meeting between father and daughter.

Indeed, Consort Lin in Wang Residence is Lin Haisheng’s second daughter, his own flesh and blood.

As Lin Haisheng was leaving the Wang Residence, his face remained gloomy. He knew his daughter’s life in the Northern Land wasn’t easy, but he never thought it would be this difficult.

As a consort, she had to tread carefully even with a mere butler - one could imagine what her life has been like in the Wang residence all these years. Full of rage, Lin Haisheng returned to the station, dove into his private courtyard, and did not appear again.

As for the people in the Northern Land, the prince’s wedding was undoubtedly a momentous event.

The shopkeepers on the streets and the commoners in the city hung up big red lanterns, as long as they were able.

With three days left until the wedding, the Wang Residence became busier, with carriage after carriage of food supplies being sent over while the inspections were rigorous.

The number of armored soldiers patrolling the streets increased, tirelessly making their rounds.

The only downside was that it started to snow. No one found it strange; in December, it was normal for the Northern Land to be covered in snow. It would be odd if it didn’t snow.

The rooms Chu Wang and the others stayed in had no firewalls. They were used to the warm climate inside Daqin, so the weather in the Northern Land was quite a challenge for them. Even though they were bundled up, several of them did not want to get out of bed.

Shili village was also bustling with excitement. Every household hung up red lanterns, and some hung clusters of red peppers and corn beneath their eaves. The country folks’ enthusiasm showed their joy in the simplest action.

"Why do you still have time to chitchat with others?" Zige burst into the room in a flurry, immediately grabbing her to leave as soon as she saw her.

"What’s the hurry?" Ziyin looked at Zige with a headache. Her sister was perfect in every way except for her impatient temperament.

"What’s the matter? You’ll be the bride in three days. How can you sit here chatting with such a dispirited look? Come on, everything’s ready. We’re just waiting for Auntie to start your facial."

At the mention of the facial, Lin Ziyin’s face turned white. She had seen how "brutal" an ancient facial treatment could be; it would clean off all the hair on a person’s face using a pair of chopsticks and a string. It was a nightmare!

"Can I not have that facial?" She asked weakly.

"In your dreams." Zige stared at her with wide eyes. "And just so you know, there’s no way out."

"Then could you wait for a bit? I’d like to discuss it with them a little more." Ziyin struggled, making her final effort.