Chapter 61 Discovered (1)
Lin Qing sighed and said, “Your Highness, if you want to pastime with this slave, just tell me directly. The marriage of the princess is a fact. No one can change it. Princess is His Majesty’s princess and also Great Liang’s princess. The princess doesn’t want to marry and maybe His Majesty also doesn’t want her to marry. However, the princess must marry. Do you understand?”
Situ Yuxuan nodded as if he had understood but still didn’t understand. Then, he said, “They all said that you are bad. Why would you tell me these?”
“Your Highness, you are the master and this slave is the servant. Whatever the master lets the servant do, the servant must do it. In the eyes of the master, there is no distinction between good and evil of the servants. Those would only appear in the eyes of outsiders,” Lin Qing said respectfully and calmly.
Because the life and death of a servant was determined by just one word of the master. There was no good nor evil. There were only schemes aimed at outsiders and these were also what the master wanted.
Eighth prince said thoughtfully, “I am your master?”
Lin Qing choked and said, “This slave is under His Majesty’s command.”
“Oh, it turned out to be only half (a master)…” Situ Yuxuan said a bit disappointed, “I think your words make sense. If I have questions in the future, can I come ask you?”
The teacher said that one shouldn’t be ashamed to ask and learn from one’s subordinates and should be open-minded to accept anything. Although, the reputation of the person in front of him was a bit bad, he (LQ) wouldn’t dare to do anything bad to him. Situ Yuxuan felt that sometimes he was still useful.
Lin Qing laughed, “Of course. Your Highness the eighth prince can ask me anytime.”
Lin Qing felt that this eighth prince was interesting. He (SY) was actually so not warry of him. This let him (LQ) unconsciously got some other ideas.
He sent Situ Yuxuan smilingly away. Lin Qing stepped into Situ Ningan’s palace once again. He didn’t know how many times he had stepped into this place these past few days. There had been a bucketloads of persuading and a few carriages of toys and gadgets had been collected. However, Situ Ningan didn’t even looked at them and would only say, “These are not mine. I don’t want them.”
After that, she would stare in daze in the mirror. Looking at the beautiful person in the mirror was as if she wasn’t looking at herself.
No matter if it was Situ Yaohua, Situ Wenrui, Situ Yuanxiao or anyone who came, she wouldn’t say a word as if she was only waiting to be married away.
As a result, Lin Qing’s task became more serious. He had to come to Feiyan Palace from time to time every day. He was afraid that she would take things to hard and do something foolish. He was even reprimanded a few times by His Majesty. This was really troublesome…
After bringing a group of people to take a look, he let go of a sigh of relief after seeing that she was still fine. Then, he quietly went out. When he turned his head, he was shocked by the person behind him and almost couldn’t stand firmly.
He saw that Zhao Zimu was wearing the red uniform of the Prefecture of Arrest and that Xiao Lianzi was standing behind her. Xiao Lianzi’s expression was that of a bitter gourd. Her face was full of smiles when she looked at him while she asked, “What, am I not welcome?”
Lin Qing quickly pulled her to a side and asked in surprise, “Why are you here?”
“You stayed every day in the palace. I was a bit worried about you, so, I let Jia Yi and Jia Er get me an identity. Then, I let Xiao Lianzi pick me up in the palace to keep youcompany,” Zhao Zimu said.
A trace of warmth showed on Lin Qing’s face. He looked at her and said, “Since you are already here, then follow me well and don’t run around.”
“I saw you being so cautious just now. Who is living inside there?” Zhao Zimu asked. She knew that only emperor Jinghui could really deter Lin Qing. Although, this palace was carved with gorgeous dragons and phoenixes, but it wasn’t a main palace and it looked very womanly. Presumably, it had nothing to do with emperor Jinghui.
“It is the seventh princess. Because of the matter with the Xiongnu, she is depressed and have no appetite. I fear that she may do something wrong, so, I have to watch her every day.”
“So serious?”
“Otherwise, is there a need for me to stay in the palace every day?” Lin Qing said helplessly.
“No need,” Zhao Zimu smiled and looked at him. Afterwards, Lin Qing was in a very happy mood and she followed him all day long. Except for the imperial study and emperor Jinghui’s chamber, Lin Qing showed her everywhere around. He was afraid that she was not familiar here and would go in the wrong place that would bring trouble to her.
Seeing that he was being so tactful, Zhao Zimu was very satisfied and under the eyes of all court ladies and eunuchs, she told them that Lord Qiansui suddenly felt unwell and wanted to take a break. She pulled him into a side room where no one was and made love to him. Outside the room were full of court ladies and eunuchs. Lin Qing didn’t dare to make a sound. A certain woman still deliberately pulled him against the door with no regards to the law or morality and didn’t let him move no matter what. The distance between this door and the outside door was enough to torment someone…
But he indeed missed her after not seeing her other for a few days. So, the raging blaze of the two ignited in the side room…
This encouraged a certain someone’s courage. Before rebirth, that someone was already courageous. No need to mention after rebirth. Now, someone encouraged her. Therefore, the dignified and invincible Lord Qiansui suddenly became overworked.
The people of the palace often saw Lord Qiansui suddenly became flushed, with chaotic breathing and he looked very tired. This must be because he worked too hard on the princess’s affairs! Lord Qiansui is truly loyal. For the sake of Great Liang, he sacrificed to this level. Even an official of the Prefecture of Arrest couldn’t bear to leave and stayed by his side every day. It was definitely to support Lord Qiansui when he couldn’t take it anymore.
This people at court actually framed such a loyal person for being a traitor! It was really upsetting!
Although, Lin Qing’s methods were ruthless, but he has his own set of rules when dealing with the affairs of the palace. Otherwise, it would’ve been difficult for him to stay in this position for so long with only ruthless methods and emperor Jinghui’s favor.
Therefore, the people in the palace respected and feared him. They don’t dare to betray him even less. If he had gotten favored by emperor Jinghui was also the grace of everyone in the palace.
So, that Lord Qiansui was exhausted for the princess’s marriage day and night to the state of being unable to stand was spread inside the palace. Even emperor Jinghui couldn’t bear to make things difficult for him and replaced the words “don’t let zhen down” that he said to Lin Qing before with “beloved subject, don’t overwork yourself. Take care of Ningan’s matter as you see suitable”.
Although, emperor Jinghui said that but Lin Qing didn’t dare to relax too much. After all, if something goes wrong, the responsibility will still fall on him. He still went every day to Feiyan Palace to check. Fortunately, aside from Situ Ningan being anxious and worried and not going out of the palace, nothing else happened.
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