The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 702: The Jester(6)_1

Chapter 702: Chapter 702: The Jester(6)_1

Nurse Lu and Nurse Qin frowned at the excited women gathered in the room. Now that the imperial decree had arrived and the prince was absent from the residence, the queen should naturally take control of the situation. What counted for all these women clustering here like bees? "Consorts, madams, representatives from the palace have arrived, please step back."

Why should they step back? Women of higher standing felt unjustified in their hearts. Feeling cooped up in the Wang Residence day after day, they were on the verge of neurotic restlessness. Hardly any news ever trickled down from the Capital City, and they could hardly miss such an opportunity.

Besides, many people wanted to test just how far Lin Ziyin’s patience would stretch.

Lin Ziyin gave a faint smile, seemingly unbothered by their adamant presence, "I understand that the palace has many rules. The eunuch decrees the prince and I to accept the edict. Now that the prince is absent from the residence, if any of you can stand in for the prince and accept the decree, you may stay. Of course, if any of you can stand in for me, you can also stay."

Her speech was nonchalant and seemingly soft, yet it thundered in the ears of those present.

"I beg to leave." Consort Liu was the first to rise and curtsy as she asked permission to leave, and those who supported her immediately followed suit.

Next was Consort Lin. Unaware that Lin Haisheng was the one announcing the imperial decree, she hastily put forth her withdrawal after suffering a setback.

Needless to say, those who aligned with her party also prepared to retreat.

Consort Wang fumed inwardly, greatly displeased by the actions of Consort Liu and Consort Lin. The prince’s absence from the residence was the perfect chance to stifle Lin Ziyin in concert. Yet these women were so timid. Lin Ziyin hadn’t done much to scare them off; they were just useless. However, reason prevailed over her emotions. Most women had retreated, forcing Consort Wang to make the same choice.

"I beg to leave." With Consort Wang’s withdrawal, those women trailing behind her also curtsied in succession.

By now, all the women have succumbed under the non-aggressive attitude of Lin Ziyin.

"The imperial decree has arrived, I’m afraid I cannot accompany all of you. Please feel at ease," Lin Ziyin’s demeanor remained placid, seemingly unperturbed by their reactions.

The more it went this way, the more unsettled all the women felt within. They developed a new perception of Lin Ziyin: the queen was genuinely challenging.

The fancily dressed women were like a passing whirlwind. Unfortunately, their exit was a bit slower. It was in Changting that they bumped into Eunuch Miao and Lin Haisheng.

"Is this Consort Lin?" Eunuch Miao and Lin Haisheng were both favorites of the Emperor, their relationship much closer than the other officials’. Eunuch Miao had some recollection of the lawful second daughter of the Lin Family. "Master Lin’s daughter?"

"So, it’s Eunuch Miao." As a consort, she naturally wouldn’t need to bow to a eunuch. However, Lin Wanwan didn’t dare act big in front of Eunuch Miao. She maintained a respectful demeanor, being cordial yet also showing filial respect to elders. She handled it quite well.

The other women were also familiar with Eunuch Miao. After all, before they traveled to the Northern Land, when they visited the palace to meet the Emperor, it was this eunuch who led the way for them.

"Eunuch Miao."

"Oh, it’s Eunuch Miao, we haven’t met in years. Has Miao become younger?" Many were rushing over to build connections.

Surrounded by women of the rear quarters of the residence, Eunuch Miao’s vanity was immediately inflated. No matter where Eunuch Miao went, people always praised him, even the powerful Prince Ling had to be respectful in his presence.

"Consorts and ladies, Eunuch Miao and Master Lin have traveled far to arrive here, possibly bringing the Emperor’s decree. If you wish to reminisce, wait until Eunuch Miao and Master Lin have accomplished their official matters." Bai Xian had led Eunuch Miao and Lin Haisheng into the residence. Seeing the unsteady behavior of the women in the rear quarters, his face still bore a smile, but his tone was far from kind.