The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 721 Mourning and Conspiracy (4)_1

Chapter 721: Chapter 721 Mourning and Conspiracy (4)_1

"First, attend to the old lady’s funeral. You don’t have to visit the prison anymore." Marquis Li declared coldly.

His gaze on Yu’s family was almost poison. If it weren’t for the numerous guests in the Marquis Residence at that moment, he would have wanted to directly deal with the Yu family, just to spare his son-in-law from further disgrace in the eyes of Prince Ling.

"All of you should keep your mouth shut for me, or else don’t blame me for being heartless. Don’t forget that you are all descendants of the Li Family. A disgrace to one is a disgrace to all." Marquis Li issued his command coldly.

Madam Yu understood clearly that Marquis Li was prepared to abandon her. Perhaps, once the Li family had finished the old lady’s funeral, news of her sudden illness and death would follow.

How ruthless.

Madam Mu glared at Madam Yu, "Stay in the Residence these few days, don’t make a spectacle of yourself."

Madam Yu agreed with nods.

The fall of the You family did indeed affect the Li family deeply. This reflected in the way the mourners who came to pay their respects cast surprised glances at the Li family even while they offered condolences.

All the descendants of the Li family put on a nonchalant facade, and Prince Ling, Chu Suifeng, showed no signs of any disdain for the Li family.

"My lord, although we’ve managed to get rid of the grain, this loss isn’t small at all," a guard mournfully told the King Chu in the inn.

"The loss is indeed not small," Chu Suiyun replied with a cold smile, "I lost silver, but Prince Ling lost his beloved consort. Who do you think is unluckier?"

With that, he broke into a big laugh.

"Pass down my order to clear the road."

"Yes, your highness."

Lin Ziyin only appeared at the Marquis Residence the day before the funeral since she was just an external daughter-in-law and was in a period of mourning after the marriage.

The nobles and officials in Feng City did not criticize Lin Ziyin for this. After all, the status of Prince Ling’s wife was unquestionable, and the old lady had been meritorious in her early years. In this era with strict adherence to rank, the mere fact that Lin Ziyin and Chu Suiyun attended the Marquis Residence was considered a complete display of grace and duty to the old lady.

According to etiquette, Chu Suifeng didn’t need to keep the vigil as he was not a descendant of the Li family.

However, Chu Suifeng had a deep affection for the old lady. Over the years, the old lady had even replaced his deceased mother consort in his heart. So, Chu Suifeng decided to stay behind for the old lady’s last night in the world.

"The prince is just too sentimental." At night, Qin Momo and a few others sat down to chat with Lin Ziyin.

"The prince spent so many years in the Northern Land, and the old lady took care of him silently. In the prince’s heart, the old lady was almost like a mother. Besides, the old lady’s health also deteriorated due to her following the prince to the Northern Land. The prince feels guilty towards the old lady." Lin Ziyin understood Chu Suifeng’s decision. As a newlywed wife alone in an empty room, she believed that existence in the world was not just about marital relationships. Besides, she wouldn’t stoop to feel jealous of a deceased old woman.

"Your Highness, I will stay outside. If you need anything, just call for me." Qiaoqiao instructed her.

"Your Highness, I will stay with you too," Lun Luo followed suit.

"Enough, you all should go back and rest. The Wang Residence is heavily guarded, and Qiaoqiao is outside. Are you still afraid that I will fly away?" Lin Ziyin joked.

Indeed, the Wang Residence’s security was tight, and even a bird couldn’t fly in. There was really no need to worry about assassins.

"There is only one soft couch outside, and only one person can sleep on it. Where do we make room for another?" Lin Ziyin urged everyone, "Go wash up and sleep, we still have to get up early tomorrow to go to the Marquis Residence."