The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 703: The Jester(7)_1

Chapter 703: Chapter 703: The Jester(7)_1

Truth be told, all these women’s daily expenditures were in the hands of Bai Xian. Even if he seemed congenial at first glance, in reality, he was nothing but a ruthless man with a smiling facade. As Chu Suifeng’s confidante and a cunning man, almost all the women in the backyard had suffered from him. Therefore, as soon as Bai Xian spoke, all the women scattered like birds and beasts.

Superintendent Miao was stunned, watching the departing women. Just a moment ago, these people were all warm towards him, but due to a single sentence from Bai Xian, they all left without hesitation.

He glared at Bai Xian in annoyance.

The smile on Bai Xian’s face was brilliant, oblivious to his gaze. "Superintendent Miao, Master Lin, please."

"What happened to your face?" The only woman in the backyard who hadn’t left was Lin Wanwan, as she was stopped by Lin Haisheng. Lin Haisheng was furious; he saw a bruise on his daughter’s face.

Such a large bruise couldn’t have been due to an accident. So, the only other explanation was that Lin Wanwan had been hit.

As a consort of the Wang Residence, who dared to hit Lin Wanwan? Without second thoughts, it had to be either Chu Suifeng or Lin Ziyin. The Wang Residence could deal with its women as it pleased behind closed doors, perhaps none else had a voice in it.

The point was, he, Lin Haisheng, hadn’t even left the Northern Land yet, and the Wang Residence dared to hit his daughter’s face. He felt his dignity challenged as he thought this was more an attack on his face than Lin Wanwan’s.

Lin Haisheng felt a burning sensation on his face.

"I got careless and hit my head against the wall. There is no need for you to worry, father. I’ll take my leave now." Lin Wanwan departed quickly with a formal bow. If it had been when she just arrived at the Northern Land, she definitely wouldn’t have concealed things as she was doing now.

It’s not that she was fearful, but rather, she was extremely clear about one thing. She could never return to the Capital City. Since she had to continue staying at the Wang Residence, how could she afford to offend Lin Ziyin and Chu Suifeng, let alone Bai Xian?

"Bai Xian, shouldn’t the Wang Residence seriously consider tidying up? Look at how Consort Lin’s face is bruised due to a collision. Master Lin must feel distressed." Superintendent Miao chided, in an oddly tone.

"Everything in the residence is decided by the Prince. I will report your words to the Prince," Bai Xian played dumb. However, he didn’t expose Lin Wanwan’s lie.

When Superintendent Miao arrived at the parlor, his face turned fiery red. He had just mocked the Wang Residence, and now he was confronted with its understated luxury.

The reason was nothing else but him not expecting the doors and windows of the Wang Residence’s parlor to be fitted with colored glass. He knew well the price of colored glass, being a court favorite. But that damnable Prince had embedded such expensive colored glass on doors and windows. How much silver would that cost?

The officials and the emperor in Capital City had always thought that the Northern Land was so poor that they could hardly afford meals. My God, who knew Chu Suifeng was so wealthy. Thinking about the popular items in Capital City, Superintendent Miao instantly felt imbalanced.

"Superintendent, Master Lin." Inside the room, Lin Ziyin and her people were waiting for them. Due to considerations of status, she hadn’t come out to meet them.

"Hmm, so you are the Princess?" Without seeing Chu Suifeng, Superintendent Miao’s sense of superiority surged again. He sat on the seat of honor, ignoring Lin Ziyin’s response.

Lin Haisheng had experienced Chu Suifeng’s shrewdness and was not keen on offending Lin Ziyin directly.

But at this moment, enraged for Lin Wanwan, he didn’t stop Superintendent Miao from making things difficult for Lin Ziyin, nor did he say a word in her favor.

In his opinion, it wouldn’t hurt for the haughty Lin Ziyin to taste bitterness. Only after facing setbacks would Lin Ziyin realize the importance of the Lin clan in the Capital City.

He also found a seat to take a sit but chose a lower seat to maintain the etiquette.

"Summon Chu Suifeng to receive the decree." Superintendent Miao ordered sharply.

Lin Ziyin smiled faintly, "I’m sorry, Superintendent, but my husband is not in the residence. I’ll send someone to the Marquis Residence to get him."

"The Princess must look down on the Zajia." Superintendent Miao scornfully replied, "Zajia has been at the Wang Residence for so long, yet you only now dispatch someone to invite Chu Suifeng. Aren’t you afraid Zajia will tell the emperor everything when we return to the Capital?"

"What if we tell the truth?" Before Lin Ziyin could respond, a domineering voice sounded at the door.