The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 820: Escape (5)

Chapter 820: Chapter 820: Escape (5)

Brukan and his companions were quite displeased. In their view, the women of Daqin were entangling in emotions. Humph, what cajoling of women. As far as they were concerned, once a woman was trained to obey in bed, wouldn’t men dictate everything else in life afterward?

If it hadn’t been for the Monarch’s orders, they would have long since forced themselves upon Lin Ziyin.

"No matter what, we must present the gifts in person," said the Third Prince, without a hint of politeness.

There was no helping it; that’s just how it was in the North Country. Men took by force what they coveted, be it people or goods. It was a belief deeply ingrained since their childhood.

Therefore, Alhatu’s words were far from enough to deter this group.

"If you don’t believe me, fine, I’ll personally take you to see for myself. However, let’s make one thing clear beforehand, if she doesn’t wish to see you, you must not make a scene afterward," Alhatu said sternly, stepping back.

The men agreed in a scattered and unenthusiastic manner.

Their attitude was clear, see the person first and talk later. If they could charm the consort of the Prince of Ling into happiness, what did Alhatu’s words matter?

A grand procession made its way to Lin Ziyin’s courtyard, but before they could speak, Lin Ziyin’s voice of displeasure came from inside, "Second Prince, I have already said that I will not see you before the land inspection. Please leave."

Alhatu’s face darkened, his mood plummeting.

It seemed that Alhatu, who had been the most hopeful, didn’t have such a good relationship with the consort after all, a realization that instantly excited the visiting princes.

"Consort of the Prince of Ling, the Fifth Prince, Tie Ta, seeks an audience."

"Consort of the Prince of Ling..."

Fearing to be outdone, several princes rushed to announce their titles.

Brukan’s face turned red; he was reluctant to come in the first place, and previously, he was the only one who had a confrontation with Lin Ziyin, so while all the others announced their names, he couldn’t bring himself to speak.

"All of you, go back and tell your Monarch to stop harboring inappropriate thoughts. In a few days, when the weather improves, I will inspect the soil quality in various places. I do not wish for anyone to disturb me during this time," Lin Ziyin’s voice was icy cold.

But her words did not intimidate the princes who had come. They started to praise Lin Ziyin with one flattering remark after another, expressing their admiration for her.

Hearing the nauseating talk outside, Lin Ziyin simply found two clean handkerchiefs and stuffed her ears with them.

The winter in the North Country was very cold, and although these princes were dressed warmly, they could not withstand the assault of the cold wind. After an hour, they each were red-faced and lips turning purplish from the cold.

Was it worth it, all for a woman? Brukan was the first who could no longer endure it, "The gift has been delivered. Since the Prince of Ling is unwell, I shall return tomorrow."

Having said that, he left without turning back, taking his guards with him.

The other few, enduring the cold, kept waiting at the Second Prince’s courtyard for a while, yet the inside of the house remained particularly quiet; eventually, they could stand it no longer and left as well.

Alhatu waited the longest in the courtyard. Seeing his forlorn figure, Bayan and Tana’s hearts ached with him.

He waited until midday before leaving. Because of his presence, Lin Ziyin was unwilling to even eat lunch.

Thus, Brukan and the other princes came to harass her for three consecutive days, until Lin Ziyin could no longer stand it.

"Tomorrow I will go to the villa," she took the initiative to have Tana convey the message to Alhatu.

Alhatu was overjoyed upon hearing this. He too disliked the harassment of Brukan and the others. Lin Ziyin’s initiative to go to the Hot Springs Villa, could it signify that deep down, Lin Ziyin harbored something special for him?