Chapter 323 She Knew Everything From the Beginning

After returning to the Lin Mansion from the palace, Chief Minister Lin had just entered the house when his eldest son, Lin Wei, the current head of the Lin family, came to greet him and asked anxiously, "Father, what did the Queen say?"

Prime Minister Lin looked at his eldest son, who appeared to be obedient but actually had already deviated from his ways. He said gloomily, without revealing any signs of his true feelings, "Everything remains the same."

After saying this, Prime Minister Lin seemed to have aged several years in an instant, with a hunched back and a slightly unsteady step. Lin Wei immediately reached out to support him, but the attendant beside him was quicker to support Prime Minister Lin and walked with him inside.

Lin Wei didn't continue. He withdrew his hand and bowed to see Lin Shoufu off. He didn't stand up until Lin Shoufu walked through the second door. Looking at his father who was now struggling to walk, he sighed softly, "Father is old after all."

The confidants around him listened quietly, not daring to respond.

In the past, Prime Minister Lin was the backbone of the Lin family, the head of the family who controlled everything, and a decisive and ruthless leopard. Everyone in the Lin family followed Prime Minister Lin's lead.

But such a majestic man will also grow old.

Ever since the emperor fell ill and Queen Lin's power grew, Prime Minister Lin aged faster and the helmsman of the Lin family gradually shifted to Queen Lin.

Lin Wei is the head of the family on paper, but he is just a shield for Queen Lin. Everyone knows that the one who really gives the orders is Queen Lin, and now everything in the Lin family depends on Queen Lin.

The transfer of power means the end of a hero.

Even though the Lin family still respects Prime Minister Lin, it is no longer like it was in the past. When it comes to major matters concerning the Lin family, they all lean towards Queen Lin.

Soon, someone came in from outside and brought Lin Wei the news from the palace.

"Tell your Majesty, I understand."

The person who reported it turned around to report it. Lin Wei looked calm and hesitated for a moment before ordering, "Go tell the Madam that the palace guards have been caught stealing. Replace them."

Mrs. Lin worked very quickly. Before noon, the theft by the palace guards was dealt with, and the Lin Mansion replaced a new group of guards.

This is a common occurrence in every family's residence, and most people just hear about it and forget about it.

Inside Fenglin Residence, the Second Prince heard the news about the replacement of palace guards. The pen he had been twisting in his hand stopped and he looked at the words he had just scrawled in front of him in surprise.

Rong Huan is truly able to predict the future.

As the Princess Regent of Dongyue, it was normal for her to know the secrets of the important officials in the court through investigation, and as for the matters of Wuxi and Chongzhong Army, it could be said that she might have had channels to obtain information, or she might have analyzed them from certain intelligence.

But she was able to predict the power struggle and psychological game between her mother and grandfather, and even the direction of the Lin family so accurately.

It was as if... she knew from the beginning how everything would develop and end.

"Your Highness, it's time for lunch." The attendant came in and reported.

"Bring it in, and eat it inside."

The attendant immediately called in the person carrying the food box, opened the box, took out the four dishes and one soup inside and placed them on the round table. At the second prince's wave of his hand, the two of them retreated together.

Putting down his pen, he stood up and walked to the table. Looking at the four dishes and one soup, as well as the arranged bowls and chopsticks, the Second Prince learned of Prime Minister Lin's choice.

Once again, it hit the mark.

Does she really know the outcome?

The second prince felt a little nervous, especially when he thought of Rong Huan.

She has a cute appearance but a pair of deep eyes. Except when she is in bed, she is always wrapped in black. Even now, he doesn't know Rong Huan at all.

She seemed to be wrapped in a layer of fog, changing at any time, and it was impossible to see what was inside. What was she trying to do and why did she choose him in the end?

But, she could indeed help him.

Just like now.

No matter whether she is a prophet or knows the outcome, as long as she can be used by him, it's fine. Even if he doesn't know what her ultimate goal is, the fact that she has revealed the fact that she has a relationship with Su Rui has cut off the possibility of her standing on Yun Ji's side. Her goal is not Yun Ji, so she can only support herself.

Besides, this is already the final stage.

As long as he wins this round, he will be the supreme ruler.

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September 20th, Frost Descent.

Jintuan and Yintuan are already four months old. They have learned to roll over and no longer want to stay in their own little beds. Instead, they particularly like Su Rui's big bed.

The golden ball rolled around on it, giggling every time it succeeded, while the silver ball had chosen a place early on and would not roll out of that place whether it was lying flat or lying on its stomach.

I don’t know how the two kids reached a consensus, but at least they don’t interfere with each other.

But the two kids stopped fighting, which made people feel inexplicably heavy in the atmosphere.

Especially these two days.

Because the previous two days were Yun Ji's days off, but this time, Yun Ji did not return home, but Wei Chu was transferred from the city defense camp to Yanzhou.

"It's true that only officials are allowed to set fires, but we are not allowed to light lamps." Xiaoru puffed up her cheeks, and her hatred towards Yun Ji increased again.

Su Rui flipped through the storybook and corrected him, "It's true that only the governor is allowed to set fires, but the people are not allowed to light lamps."

"It's the same idea. Anyway, the prince is going too far. He didn't come back to see you and the young master, and he even transferred the guard captain away. It's clear that he only wants to have his cake and eat it too, and doesn't allow you, the concubine, to have other people's thoughts."

Xiaoru's words were harsh, but this time, Luo'e did not stop her.

Su Rui has been too normal recently, so normal that it makes people feel that a storm is about to come. Luo E is worried that something might happen to her, so she thinks it would be better to let Xiao Ru scold her for her, maybe to vent her anger.

But Su Rui remained calm, as if she were an outsider, saying, "Officials' dispatch is a normal thing. The prince has his own arrangements. As for the bowls and pots, not to mention that the matter has not been decided yet, even if it has been decided, it is not our turn to interfere. I am only a concubine. You are not allowed to say such things in the future."

Xiaoru was not convinced, but she couldn't say anything when the words came to her lips.

Yes, a concubine is just a concubine, but... it’s not like the concubine wants to be a concubine.

But this world is biased towards men.

A man can have three wives and four concubines, just like now. Even though the concubine gave birth to two little boys for the prince, everyone still praised the concubine, but no one opposed the prince and Princess Dongyue's affair.

They even envied the prince for being loved by Princess Dongyue. It is only natural that one should marry someone who can be helpful to him.

But if this is natural, why did he provoke the concubine in the first place?

Xiaoru regretted that she shouldn't have persuaded the concubine. She should have asked her to go with the captain of the guards. At least the captain of the guards was devoted to the concubine.

The more I thought about it, the angrier I became, and my cheeks felt like they were about to swell up like balls.

Knowing that she was the type of person who got angry quickly and calmed down quickly, Su Rui ignored her and instead read the storybook in her hand with great interest. No wonder Xiaoru and Liuli were both fascinated by it. It really was something.

Misunderstandings, twists and turns, life and death... one after another, like waves higher than the last.

Just when she was about to see the highest point and reveal everything, a voice came from outside: "Concubine, Lord Wu is here again."