Chapter 121 Chapter 121 - In the dark, the Lin family actually...
Chapter 121
This issue is extremely acute.
Lin Zhiyi, controlling Jingyue's body, responded calmly, "I never dared to think about it before, and I haven't thought about it yet. It's just that my child's status is special, and Xiuyuan's is also special. The only way for us to survive is to control the power of life and death ourselves. Otherwise... whether it's Father, the Crown Prince, or my other brothers who learn the truth... Xiuyuan and I's chances of survival are very slim." She looked at Lin Shuo and spoke bluntly, "It's just like when Father was stripped of his military power. No matter how much he once said he trusted you, you can't take it seriously. A single thought can lead to eternal damnation."
They could tell Lin Shuo and Mu Hanyan that they were dressed as women, but they didn't know how to tell them that they would switch bodies, nor could they say anything about "fate".
Because once it comes to the words of 'Master Kongnian' and 'Destiny', we have to talk about the special features of Lin Zhiyi's soul.
She is a visitor from another time and space, occupying the identity of the real youngest daughter of the Lin family, and therefore carries a destiny.
——This truth is too cruel for Lin Shuo and Mu Hanyan.
But if I let them make up lies to cover up the truth, I would feel guilty.
I just kept it a secret.
The fact that 'Jing Yue is the Seventh Prince disguised as a woman' is enough to make Lin Shuo think a lot!
Lin Shuo's mind was indeed filled with thousands of thoughts - he had already begun to consider various possibilities since he heard the truth that 'Jing Yue is the prince'.
He was the Duke of Lin, who commanded the three armies. His great achievements included suppressing rebellions, repelling the northern barbarians, and intimidating the Western Regions.
Although he had a great reputation during his years in the capital, many people had probably already stopped taking him seriously and even considered him to be nothing more than a warrior...
But how could he be a mediocre person if he could become the leader of the three armies and a victorious general?
Lin Shuo is both intelligent and brave, has a broad perspective, and treats his soldiers well. In every battle, he tries his best to save the lives of his soldiers.
The events of the battlefield were so long ago that we could leave them aside for now. The fact that his five children had grown up so well was enough to show that he and Mu Hanyan were very attentive in raising them.
He was low-key, he yielded, and he respected Emperor Longshun in every way, just because he wanted to be a loyal minister and enjoy his old age.
But if he can no longer be a loyal minister and his family is facing a life-and-death crisis, he will certainly not be blindly loyal to the end. His first responsibility is to protect his family!
The Seventh Prince is a hidden chess piece. If used well, danger can be averted.
If they don't use it properly, none of them can escape.
Therefore, although the fifth prince Jing Zhuoran is also one of his sons-in-law, he can only choose to stand on the side of the seventh prince Jing Yue!
But even so, it is too difficult to reach that position!
There are almost bumps in the road ahead!
——Somehow, the Lin family has embarked on such a thorny road!
Is this God's will?
Lin Shuo stared at Jing Yue calmly, as if he was also trying to determine whether his words were true or false.
Lin Zhiyi knew that this was a huge problem and it was impossible to solve it in a short period of time.
She made her tone extremely sincere and said, "There is another way. Xiuyuan and I will leave the capital. No matter which border we are stationed at, we will only come back once every ten or eight years. This way, we can keep the secret as much as possible and avoid any disturbance."
Lin Shuo was in deep thought.
Mu Hanyan was also deep in thought.
This is indeed a solution.
But she is my own flesh and blood, and my youngest daughter, who has never had a few years of easy and comfortable life. How could she leave her hometown and go to the border to eat sand?
Peace is peace, but it is too painful and too unfair to her!
They don't have to take this step back.
Your Majesty will not allow them to leave Beijing and go to the border.
Considering Emperor Longshun's intention to strip him of his military power, keeping Xiuyuan in the capital is what Your Majesty would be most happy to see!
Lin Shuo and Mu Hanyan looked at each other and understood what the other was thinking.
Lin Shuo said, "Leaving the capital is impossible. In my opinion, you should think carefully about how to maintain your current position." He quickly made a decision, "Your trip to Qingzhou has yielded considerable results. The people's letter is a good start. Although the King of Chu will soon be enfeoffed in Qingzhou, the governor of Qingzhou, Gu, has a history of disaster relief with you. After learning the truth, he will support you.
“Although General Gu followed Prince Jing to the Western Regions, she has watched Yuaner grow up over the years. When the truth comes out, she will probably lend you a hand.
"Your elder sister is marrying into the Zhou family. General Zhou values friendship the most. He will save your lives for the sake of our marriage.
"Although half of Dad's military power will be given to His Highness the Fifth Prince, with your Third Sister here and A Yue to direct the strategy, it's impossible for them to become your enemies.
"As for the remaining half, it's in Xiuyuan's hands. It's up to you how he uses it.
"Dad has no other requests—just your promise not to harm the people in the slightest."
Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue knelt down again and thanked Lin Shuo for his support.
Jing Yue pointed to the heavens and swore, "Unless there's no way out, my son and A Yue's plan is solely to save our own lives. We will never initiate a fight! We will not allow the people to fall into a land of devastation!"
Lin Zhiyi also raised his hand and promised, "Xiuyuan and I will also do our utmost not to implicate our parents and four sisters!"
Lin Shuo looked at them closely, but he didn't immediately believe what the two young men said.
But now that things have come to this, what else can he do?
I can't go to His Majesty in person and expose their misplaced identities, right?
"Apart from this matter, do you have anything else to tell me and your mother?" Lin Shuo had already determined that these two people were extremely bold.
Fortunately, despite his boldness, he is also careful as a hair and calm as a mountain.
Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue exchanged a glance, and Jing Yue said, "Xie Junnuo and Ye Changning know our identities."
"What?!" Lin Shuo was much more surprised this time than before.
Jing Yue whispered again, "Ye Changning guessed my gender himself. He should have guessed it during last year's spring hunt, but he didn't expose it and even helped me cover it up everywhere... I think he might have a crush on me..."
Lin Zhiyi couldn't help laughing when she heard Jing Yue say this using her identity.
But it's very difficult to maintain my "jealous" persona.
Lin Shuo: “…”
Mu Hanyan: "..."
It turns out their little daughter is so charming!
The Shaoqing of Dali Temple secretly loves her?!
But... she said it herself, in front of the princess, no, in front of Jingyue... isn't she afraid that Jingyue will feel jealous?
Lin Shuo and Mu Hanyan looked at Jingyue. Inner Soul Lin Zhiyi said seriously, "Xiuyuan is indeed extremely charming. It's inevitable that Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo are attracted to her. I'm used to it."
Mu Hanyan and Lin Shuo: "..."
Should we say that His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince is very generous?
Lin Shuo cleared his throat and warned, "It's fine if the two of them know about it. Don't reveal any flaws again in the future!"
Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue responded obediently: "Yes... Dad."
Lin Shuo was about to breathe a sigh of relief when he heard his little daughter hesitate and say, "But..."
Lin Shuo's heart tightened: "What?"
Jing Yue said in Lin Zhiyi's tone: "Ayue has been growing taller and will probably not stop in the next one or two years. If he continues to grow like this, it will be difficult to conceal his identity."
Lin Shuo looked at 'her', then at 'Jing Yue': "You two must have had a plan long ago, right?"
"Nothing can be hidden from Daddy." Jing Yue said, "We plan to have him injured, like Cheng Lunian, with a leg injury for a year or two, and he has to sit in a wheelchair to get by."
"Is she truly injured or faking it?" Lin Shuo got to the heart of the matter. "Don't forget, 'she' is a 'golden branch and jade leaf'. If she were seriously injured for no reason, His Majesty couldn't help but question it. But if she were truly injured, it would be too unfair to Your Highness. It's really unnecessary."
Mu Hanyan said at the right time: "You can find Doctor Miao."
The Lin family has a debt of gratitude to the Miao family. Doctor Miao has kept the secret of Lin Zhiyi's female body for so many years, and he didn't even reveal a single thing to Lin Shuo.
Doctor Miao is a highly skilled doctor. After he diagnoses and gives the results, Emperor Longshun should not send another imperial physician.
Lin Zhiyi added, "We plan to fake an injury during the spring hunt. If we can use this opportunity to prove Cheng Lunian's guilt, that would be great!"
Lin Shuo raised his eyebrows: "It seems that you have already had a plan."
"Yes, but I need Daddy's cooperation. It also depends on the right time and place."
Lin Shuo had no good feelings towards the Cheng family for a long time. In the court, the Prime Minister always targeted him because Cheng Miao failed to help the prince win over him and failed to become an in-law with the Lin family. Therefore, compared with the current emperor, the Prime Minister was more afraid of Lin Shuo's military power - he was afraid that when the prince ascended the throne in the future, he would not be able to control him, the brave and warlike Duke Lin!
Furthermore, Lin Shuo has always been brooding over Cheng Lunian's sneak attack and injury to his little daughter. If he could retaliate, he would certainly be more than happy to do so!
And... Cheng Lunian interfered with the third daughter's marriage, causing Zhishu to no longer have freedom in marriage... This account must also be settled!
He also wanted to let people know that the Duke Lin’s Mansion was not to be trifled with!
The four of them discussed this in the study for a long time. Jing Yue finally asked, "Should I tell my sisters about this?"
Lin Shuo asked them, "What do you think?"
Jing Yue: "I want to be honest with my four sisters. They have the right to know the truth."
Lin Shuo and Mu Hanyan exchanged a glance, and Mu Hanyan said, "Let me tell you about this matter. Let me be the one to be honest."
Jing Yue: "Yes."
Lin Shuo: "This matter is of great importance. You... must be extra careful."
"Yes, Dad."
"Go back. Let me sort out my thoughts with your mother."
"Dad, Mom, I'm leaving now."
After they left, Lin Shuo and Mu Hanyan looked at each other with a helpless look on their faces.
In the end, it all ended with a long sigh.
Mu Hanyan stood up and pinched Lin Shuo's shoulders: "Husband, it seems that you and I should give up the thought of enjoying our old age."
Lin Shuo raised his hand, held her hand, pulled her in front of him, and shortened the distance between them.
The Duke's eyes were gentle yet sharp, still displaying the unique spirit of the time when he was still Young Master Lin twenty years ago. "That's how it should be. We've just passed forty, it's a bit too early to enjoy our retirement. The children need our protection, so we'll help them for another ten years."
Mu Hanyan nodded firmly.
Lin Shuo hugged her, his tone apologetic: "Ayan... after marrying me, you have been living in fear... I'm sorry."
Mu Hanyan shook her head. She leaned against Lin Shuo's chest and said gently and firmly, "I don't feel nervous. I know my husband will never blame me. I also know that my husband has worked hard for so many years. I am happy to share it with you."
"Okay. Then we'll face it together." Lin Shuo's confidence grew. "Our five daughters are no less capable than our sons. Being able to carve out a new foothold for each of them is the proudest thing for us as parents."
"Um!"
Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run.
My daughters all have ambitions and adventures. As parents, how can we hold them back?
We have to regroup and make secret plans!
The accidental and heaven-made match between his youngest daughter and Jing Yue gave Lin Shuo renewed hope.
——He longed for a prosperous era where both court ladies and benevolent rulers coexisted...
These two people are the most likely to rewrite Dayan’s history in the future and leave a significant mark!
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