The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 817: Escape (2)

Chapter 817: Chapter 817: Escape (2)

"Do you really not know that I’ve been married before?" Lin Ziyin said with a cold laugh as she continued to ask.

"Lin Ziyin," sighed the Sixth Princess, "in the North Country, customs are liberal. As long as someone is beautiful and virtuous, even if they are married, they can still be pursued by warriors."

Lin Ziyin couldn’t help but let out another cold laugh. The Sixth Princess’s words sure sounded nice. But such rhetoric was nothing more than a cover for plundering and sleaziness.

However, since they did not share the same values, she couldn’t be bothered to continue quibbling with the Sixth Princess.

"I, the Princess Consort, am tired and would like to return," she said, and without looking back, she left the building.

As soon as she was gone, Bayan and a few others immediately followed her down.

Only the Sixth Princess, Maya, and some other ladies of the North Country remained upstairs.

"Maya, do you realize the trouble you’ve caused? I can’t save you this time. When you return, immediately seek out Agula. Perhaps our father, the Emperor, will spare your life because of Agula’s notable service," the Sixth Princess said coldly as she stared at Maya for a while, then hastened downstairs after Lin Ziyin.

"Ah, dear guests?" The Shopkeeper, followed by a servant boy holding many jewelry boxes, came upstairs only to see the guests leaving in a hurry.

"Forget it, next time perhaps," ordered the Sixth Princess coldly, then left without looking back.

The guards outside, seeing the Sixth Princess emerge, immediately began to prepare to depart with renewed spirit.

The good business was lost, but seeing the display outside, the Shopkeeper did not dare to press the Sixth Princess for an explanation and obediently took the jewelry back.

Upstairs, in the private room, Maya and the noblewomen were already collapsed in their chairs. They all realized that they had caused a great disaster today.

"Maya," the noblewoman said angrily, looking at Maya. After all, the root of all this lay with Maya.

Maya had the protection of Agula, but what about her? The thought of the consequences she would face made her tremble all over.

The North Country Royal Family was indeed well-informed. Shortly after Lin Ziyin and the Sixth Princess left the Silver Building, several members of the Imperial Palace had been informed.

So, all the members of the royal family sprang into action.

It was good that everything was out in the open. At least everyone could now act directly.

"To marry her?" The Crown Prince snorted disdainfully.

"The Emperor’s intentions are clear; he is focusing on peace now. Alhatu’s proposal has greatly pleased His Majesty. If you persist, it will only make the Emperor increasingly disgruntled with you, thereby driving you further from the position," Brukan’s mother told him sternly.

"It’s just a woman. The Emperor is making a mountain out of a molehill," Brukan, who loved beauties, complained, as Lin Ziyin was merely pretty, and far from his personal standard of beauty.

"Just a woman? Indeed, Lin Ziyin is just a woman, but this woman could help you seize the position of Crown Prince. In fact, with her help, Suifeng has made significant changes to the North Country. Your father, the Emperor, has these ideas because he has seen the changes in the Northern Land over the past two years, and the potential for further development in the future. Do not underestimate this woman," the elder woman advised earnestly.

The expression on Brukan’s face remained unconvinced.

"If you don’t want to take that position, then do as you please. You like beauties; you can marry all kinds of beauties in the future, it’s just that the position of the principal wife won’t be a loss for you," she said severely.

"The consort of Prince Ling and I don’t see eye to eye."

"Don’t see eye to eye with what? Just find a way to make her happy," the elder woman said sternly, now softening a bit seeing him relent, "A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves a thousand moments of regret. Remember, if you want the position of Crown Prince, you must charm that woman."