The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 819: Escape (4)

Chapter 819: Chapter 819: Escape (4)

Lin Ziyin had in fact already made it very clear to him that she would not stay in the North Country, nor would she harbor any thoughts towards him, the Second Prince.

The two of them were like that—one inside the room, the other outside—neither speaking for the duration of an incense stick. Finally, Alhatu left the courtyard with a look of dejection on his face.

As soon as he left the courtyard, maids and guards seemed to spring up from nowhere, standing motionless in the yard.

Lin Ziyin sat inside the room, her heart undisturbed by any of Alhatu’s words. For her, Alhatu was a stranger, perhaps even an enemy. It’s just that, in the North Country where she was surrounded by enemies, Alhatu’s behavior was somewhat gentler.

What she had said to Alhatu was merely a temporary strategy because her mind was completely preoccupied with considering how the people sent by Chu Suifeng would take her out of the North Country.

From the capital of the North Country to Border City, one has to pass through several states and counties. If she were to leave, the Monarch of the North Country would surely send people to intercept her along the way, not to mention the possibility of Brukan and the State Preceptor’s people ambushing her.

A route—she desperately needed a map of the North Country. Of course, she also tried hard to recall the geography of the North Country she had once studied, hoping to find an effective escape route. Perhaps the person sent by Chu Suifeng had already made preparations, but she still wanted to be well-prepared, just in case.

For in the world, there are no absolutes; she needed a secure escape plan.

In the evening, Lin Ziyin dined in her room, leaving Alhatu, who had been waiting for her appearance, utterly disheartened.

The following day, Alhatu came to her courtyard early, hoping to see her and have a proper talk. Unfortunately, Lin Ziyin still did not come out, not giving him any chance.

Both Tana and Bayan were anxious over the coldness between the two. Truthfully, the people of the North Country are sentimental, and Lin Ziyin once stood by them during their direst moment, which meant she had saved their lives.

They truly wished Lin Ziyin would stay, remain in the Second Prince’s residence, and eventually become the mistress of this residence. But Lin Ziyin’s attitude made it clear to them that this was impossible.

Since the Prince Consort seemed so opposed to staying in the North Country, what would be the consequences? Tana and Bayan were unwilling to contemplate them.

The news of Alhatu being snubbed did not spread, after all, everyone in the residence was his person.

So as soon as the doors to Alhatu’s residence were opened, guests arrived bearing gifts.

And the guests were all acquaintances: the Eldest Prince, the Third Prince, the Fifth Prince... almost all the adult princes and princesses of the North Country gathered.

"Where is the Prince Consort?" Brukan didn’t beat around the bush upon arrival and went directly in search of his target.

Indeed, they had come for the Prince Consort. To Alhatu, all these men were his rivals in love; moreover, he truly liked Lin Ziyin now, so seeing the covetous looks from the Eldest Prince and the others, of course, he was not pleased.

"She is unwell and resting inside," replied Alhatu with a cold face, without his usual respect and gentleness towards Brukan.

"We are also here by command, Alhatu. Hiding away the Prince Consort is not a good look, is it?" The Fifth Prince, a burly man, spoke with an equally brusque tone.

Alhatu knew that Lin Ziyin was not in good spirits at the moment, so he didn’t want these "brothers" to go and disturb her.

"I’m not trying to stop you. She really is feeling unwell. Plus, she’s quite upset after learning about our father’s intentions," Alhatu told the truth, hoping it would hold them off.