The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 805 Unusual Thoughts (4)

Chapter 805: Chapter 805 Unusual Thoughts (4)

The National Master was enraged to the extreme. Ever since he had assumed the role of the National Master, whoever he met in the North Country would either show utmost respect or give him due consideration, even the current Emperor had to give him substantial face in his presence. Lin Ziyin’s sarcastic comments were unbearably humiliating for him.

"Father is still waiting in the Imperial Study Room for the National Master," Alhatu timely interjected, coming forward to relieve Lin Ziyin just as the National Master could barely contain himself.

Lin Ziyin nodded politely to the National Master, "National Master, please rest assured that in the future, this princess will continue to pay attention to your performance."

Having said that, she and Alhatu continued on their way out, calm and unruffled.

The National Master had never been pressed so hard before, his face darkened to the point where it seemed water could drip from it. Watching the two figures disappear around the corner, he swung his sleeves and entered the Imperial Study Room.

The Emperor in the Imperial Study Room had heard everything that had happened at the doorway, loud and clear.

Regarding Lin Ziyin pressing the National Master, he did not seem displeased at all; on the contrary, the smile that appeared on his face indicated that he was in a good mood.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty," the National Master saluted with his hands and did not kneel.

The Emperor nodded with a smile, "National Master, please take a seat."

The National Master’s expression slightly improved as he found a seat and sat down.

"National Master, do you have something to discuss today?" the Emperor asked with a light smile, appearing somewhat knowingly.

The National Master knew the Emperor was well aware of his purpose for coming. But seeing the Emperor pretend ignorance, it was clear that he did not want to discuss Lin Ziyin.

Yet his main purpose today was to force the Emperor to take a stand; how could he let Lin Ziyin go according to the Emperor’s wishes?

"Your Majesty, I came today concerning the matter of Princess Ling."

The Emperor internally frowned, but since the National Master did not offer him any face, he could not well continue along the lines of the National Master’s words. "What is the National Master’s view on Princess Ling’s matter?"

"Chu Suifeng is truly detestable. In the battle at Border City, his actions resulted in over a hundred thousand brave warriors from our North Country losing their lives. This enmity must be avenged."

"Does the National Master wish to kill Princess Ling?" The Emperor’s expression darkened. If it had been three years ago, he might have considered the National Master’s suggestion, but not now.

It had to be acknowledged that under the leadership of Chu Suifeng, the Northern Land had begun to grow stronger. Even though it was just starting, with a steady supply of provisions and Chu Suifeng’s incredible weapons, which seemed divinely aided in their formations, he was truly formidable.

Did the National Master really think that he, the Monarch, was unaware of the battle at Border City?

He could see through various signs that within a few years, the Northern Land would truly develop, and Chu Suifeng would become the most formidable person in the Daqin Empire.

Considering how much Chu Suifeng valued Princess Ling, if any harm came to her in the North Country, the two countries would definitely engage in relentless warfare.

Although North Country annually harassed the Northern Land at the border, the only large-scale battle had been last year’s battle at Border City. And that battle had indeed weakened North Country somewhat. Prodding Chu Suifeng to allow the mad Princess Ling to lead troops in a vengeful attack against North Country could very well plunge the North Country into disaster.

"We cannot kill Lin Ziyin. Chu Suifeng is a madman. The battle at Border City has already damaged some of our vitality and with insufficient winter reserves, by next year, Chu Suifeng will definitely resolve the issues of provisions and military pay. If we were to instigate a conflict over this matter, it would definitely not bode well for our North Country," the National Master replied angrily.