Chapter 215 Suspicion

Then, Huo Yuchen added, "You two sisters will be able to reunite with your family soon."

Han Yunxi was a little reserved and cautious, and said gently, "I just received a letter from my mother as well. I didn't expect Your Highness to be so well-informed!"

"This time, not only did my mother come back, but my eldest sister-in-law, second brother, and third brother also came back with her. They all wanted to see Pian Pian."

"Especially mother. I heard she was in such a hurry all the way here, almost traveling day and night. It's obvious how anxious she was to see my sister."

When saying these words, Han Yunxi's face was full of smiles and she looked very happy.

Huo Yuchen glanced at Lin Pianran and saw that her face was full of joy. He knew that she was also looking forward to meeting and reuniting with her family.

He couldn't help but remind her, "The Duke of Protector's Mansion is still a mess right now, and the people from the Second House are running rampant. If you want to recognize your relatives, please wait until after our wedding."

"Why?" Han Yunxi asked in confusion.

Huo Yuchen explained slowly, "You must have heard that I am not favored by my father. He does not want me to marry a woman whose mother's family is prominent."

"This will make him even more fearful and uneasy when he sits on the throne."

"The Duke of Protectorate's Mansion also holds military power, and my mother's family also holds a lot of military power. If the two are combined, they will scare my father to death. If this is true, my father will target me even more, and even the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion will be suspected by him."

"Now that Pian Pian is helpless, marrying me would be just the right choice. It would also put my father at ease and prevent him from causing more trouble. This would actually be beneficial to everyone."

After hearing this, Han Yunxi nodded in disbelief.

He didn't expect that the royal father and son would be so cold and heartless, with no family affection at all.

What is even more unexpected is that Emperor Wu of Qin would treat his son and ministers in this way. He is so foolish and incompetent!

Huo Yuchen added, "The battle for the throne is in full swing right now. I'm worried that once Pian Pian's identity as the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Huguo's mansion is made public, my father might block this marriage. This is the last thing I want to see."

"And the other princes and ministers would not want to see me marrying the daughter of a Duke, which would become an obstacle for them. In short, considering all parties, I must marry Pian Pian before I can acknowledge my relationship."

"I regard this marriage as extremely important and do not want any setbacks to occur. Please convey my thoughts to the wife of the Duke of Huguo and ask her to cooperate as much as possible."

Han Yunxi nodded again, "Okay, I'll follow your instructions. I will explain these reasons clearly to my mother."

Seeing that Han Yunxi was very cooperative and well-educated, Huo Yuchen became more satisfied with her.

With the protection of this elder sister, Pianpian will be able to live more comfortably in the Duke of Huguo's Mansion.

He wouldn't be so worried anymore.

He continued, "At the same time, I hope that after the Lady Protector of the Country returns, she can quickly investigate the matter of the Second House and bring the culprits to justice as soon as possible, so that they will receive the retribution they deserve..."

"We can't let them endanger Pian Pian in the slightest. Otherwise, I won't dare let Pian Pian return to live in the Duke of Huguo's mansion, fearing that her safety will be threatened."

"No matter how small the threat is, I hope to nip it in the bud. I don't want Pian Pian to be hurt again. I will be very distressed..."

Han Yunxi was both delighted and surprised to hear Huo Yuchen express his feelings for Lin Pianran so frankly. It was truly rare for a prince to do this for his sister.

It can also be seen that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince values ​​his younger sister very much.

This is a great thing.

Han Yunxi nodded again, then stood up and bowed slightly respectfully.

"I will convey your Highness's wishes to mother. Mother will surely love my sister dearly. She also hopes that my sister can be happy and live a better life..."

"I will definitely not let the recognition of relatives affect your marriage."

A few people were chatting animatedly when suddenly a servant outside hurriedly reported, "Your Highness, there is urgent news."

After hearing this, Huo Yuchen's face changed drastically. He quickly opened the door and walked out in a hurry.

Seeing Huo Yuchen's figure gradually walking away, Han Yunxi's expression slowly relaxed.

She took a sip of tea to ease her tension, then smiled and joked, "His Highness is so kind to me! I can tell he really cherishes me. I'm so happy for you."

"I'll be very happy when my mother and brothers come back..."

Lin Pianran's face was filled with happiness, and a very gentle smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Indeed, Your Highness has always been considerate and caring towards me. We have long been committed to each other and will remain together forever..."

*****

At this time, the Lin family's situation was also extremely difficult.

The house was burned down and now only ruins are left, making it completely uninhabitable.

The two brothers Lin Aodong and Lin Aosong had to rent a smaller yard.

Lin Chumo was also imprisoned by the government because he was sued by several noble ladies.

He was already seriously injured, and the prison environment was extremely harsh. His wounds were not given any dressings or treatment, and the surface of his wounds became festered and worms were crawling on some parts of them.

It's absolutely disgusting.

Lin Chumo was lying on the dirty and damp ground like a dead body. After several days of suffering in prison, he was breathing out more than breathing in, and it seemed that he might die at any time.

He stared at the ceiling with a dead look on his face, longing for his parents and relatives to come back quickly and save his life.

If this continues, he will die quietly and humiliatingly in prison.

I couldn’t even see my loved ones for the last time.

Thinking of this, endless sorrow welled up in my heart...

He kept muttering weakly, "Father, Mother, please come back soon! Come and save the child!..."

"Father, please save my child! Please, come back soon!..."

He waited and hoped, and felt that he was about to step into the underworld when he heard the sound of the prison door being unlocked.

He turned his head with difficulty and saw two yamen runners walking in.

One of them looked down at the extremely embarrassed Lin Chumo lying on the ground, raised his voice, and said mockingly, "Hey, you're not dead yet? You're really tenacious and can still survive!..."

"As expected, good people don't live long, but evil lasts a thousand years..."

Then, the two men dragged Lin Chumo outside like a dead dog.