The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 679: Coma (4)_1

Chapter 679: Chapter 679: Coma (4)_1

"Hmm?" Chu Suifeng’s gaze finally fell on him. "What is this you are saying, Lord Lin? Are you blaming this prince for neglecting Consort Lin?"

"This humble servant wouldn’t dare." Lin Haisheng bowed his head in apology, knowing all too well that even were Chu Suifeng to punish his daughter without cause, he, Lin Haisheng, would have to swallow it all here in the Northern Land.

He was not one to blur the lines between superior and subordinate, choosing to bow his head when necessary.

"Is it that you dare not, or do not wish to?" Chu Suifeng looked at him with a provocative gaze.

Under Chu Suifeng’s piercing stare, filled with the threat of killing intent, Lin Haisheng’s back broke out in even more sweat.

"Your Highness." Lin Ziyin spoke gently, "You always speak half sentences, no wonder it causes misunderstandings."

"What do others’ feelings have to do with me? As long as the queen does not misunderstand me, it’s all that matters." As soon as she spoke, the killing intent on Chu Suifeng’s face lessened.

Lin Ziyin looked at Lin Haisheng with a smile, "Lord Lin, the prince is saying that Consort Lin, being so far from home, has been away for several years. He sympathizes with her, and if she wishes, the prince would allow her to accompany you back to the Capital City to visit her family."

After her explanation, Lin Haisheng felt greatly relieved. Luckily, he did not anger the Prince. He despised Chu Suifeng’s unpredictable temper, but he did not dare to provoke him, knowing well that Chu Suifeng’s title as the War God was not undeserved. Being earned through countless killings, if Chu Suifeng chose to entrap him in the Northern Land, the emperor back in the Capital City would be powerless to intervene.

Only upon personally visiting the Northern Land and witnessing the loyalty and support of the people and soldiers for the prince, could one truly perceive the terror of his presence.

"Thank you for your generous offer, Your Highness, but it is a thousand li between the Northern Land and the Capital City. A trip back home would take over half a year. The long journey might be bearable, but my young daughter is delicate and cannot endure such lengthy travels." Lin Haisheng was reluctant to part with his daughter, but despite his feelings, he could not take Lin Wanwan back. The Emperor himself had arranged for her to stay at the prince’s residence.

Why did he travel all this way? Was it not to have Lin Wanwan serve as his eyes within the prince’s residence? If he were to take Lin Wanwan back to the Capital City without authorization, he knew the emperor would not spare her, and would likely vent his anger on the Lin Family.

Both Lin Ziyin and Chu Suifeng were not surprised about Lin Haisheng’s refusal. This man had maneuvered cunningly in the court for years, succeeding in earning the Emperor’s favor. It is clear how crafty he is. They could not expect much loyalty from a man who manipulated even his own daughter.

They had expected Lin Haisheng would reject the proposal. Seeing his "terrified" face, Lin Ziyin was quite amused. The man was indeed callous. If he had taken Lin Wanwan back willingly, her life would have been far better than staying in the Northern Land. It was a shame that his decision was so pitiful.

Chu Suifeng seemed indifferent to Lin Haisheng’s moral posturing, "You are not willing, that’s all."

"Thank you, Your Highness. I will take my leave to the residence." Lin Haisheng dared not utter another word, not even a word of flattery. The more one speaks, the more errors one is likely to make, so it was better to say nothing.

"Escort him out. We have too many people in the residence these days." Chu Suifeng said impatiently.

Only after thanking Chu Suifeng repeatedly did Lin Haisheng quickly leave the Lin Family residence with his servant.

"Grandpa, is this man truly from our relatives back home?" Once they had left, Zige couldn’t help but ask, a curious gaze fixed on Lord Lin.