The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 686: Joint Calculation(4)_1

Chapter 686: Chapter 686: Joint Calculation(4)_1

This caused Li Yanran great dissatisfaction, as well as jealousy.

"Has Master Hui Zhen arrived yet?" Mrs. You asked tiredly, leaning back in her chair towards Li Jiesong.

"He has come." Li Jiesong sighed in response, "But it’s pointless. This time, Grandmother might really be unable to make it. The Great Monk gave her an injection and prescribed medicine. It can only extend Grandmother’s life for a few more days."

Regarding the old lady’s impending death, Li Jiesong was not particularly upset. To him, given her old age, it was merely a matter of time before she passed on. Being the eldest son and eldest grandson in the Residence, it made no difference to him whether the old lady was there to protect him.

Observing his indifference, Mrs. You felt deep resentment. She regretted having been so blind to have taken fancy to such a superficial and foolish man. For the future fate of the Marquis Residence, Mrs. You held no hope whatsoever.

Li Jieyong shared the same view with Mrs. You. The fall of the old lady gave him a feeling as if the sky was falling. Without much thought, he knew that Marquis Residence without the old lady was simply an empty shell. However, he was not one to despair. He quickly began to plan for the future. As long the people of the Marquis Residence stayed humble, they could still survive in the Northern Land. After all, King Ling had promised to protect the Marquis Residence as long as they did not overstep their bounds.

With this thought in mind, Li Jieyong became full of confidence again.

"Prince." On the carriage ride home, Lin Ziyin took the initiative to tightly grasp Chu Suifeng’s hand.

"It’s fine." Chu Suifeng grasped her small hand in return, placing it under the hem of his robe to keep it warm. "The old lady has been ill for quite some time, I was prepared for this. Aging, sickness, and death are all part of life. Her age makes this an expected occurrence. As long as I have you by my side, I won’t fear being alone."

After saying this, he wrapped his arm around Lin Ziyin and brought her close against his chest.

"We will be happy." Lin Ziyin muttered in reply while embracing his waist, feeling rather upset when she thought about the old lady lying in bed.

Such an elderly woman, though not perfect, genuinely loved her descendants. Just the fact that she had braved mountains and rivers for Chu Suifeng, giving up a comfortable life to willingly endure hardship in the Northern Land, commanded Lin Ziyin’s respect.

"Prince, Princess." Upon their return to the Residence, Qin Momo and the others could finally breathe a sigh of relief. The people in the room began to prepare hot water for their washing.

After taking a bath and lying in bed, Lin Ziyin finally felt rejuvenated.

Chu Suifeng was clearly preoccupied that night. Instead of bothering her, he just held her tightly in his sleep.

Li Yanran lay in bed, unable to find sleep. Her mind was filled with images of Chu Suifeng’s affection towards Lin Ziyin. That which should have been rightfully hers was now stolen by Lin Ziyin, a vile person in her eyes. She wouldn’t accept it, nor would she give up.

Why, just why a woman of such a common background like Lin Ziyin could earn the Prince’s affection? She began to resent the Mu Family and the Marquis. In Li Yanran’s view, if her parents hadn’t treated Chu Suifeng so harshly, why would Prince Ling ignore her now? Finally, she also scolded the old lady under her breath, accusing her of arranging her marriage like an ordinary woman. For what did she regard her?

In summary, she resented everything, without realizing a need for self-reflection.

"Snap." A sudden noise in the room startled Li Yanran, causing her to fall off the bed.

"Miss, are you alright?" Maid Xique asked with concern.

"Quickly, light a lamp." Li Yanran’s voice trembled.

Xique quickly brought a candlestick. The dark room instantly brightened up a bit.