Chapter 177 Chapter 177 "If it doesn't work openly, we can do it secretly...
Chapter 177
Although Emperor Longshun accepted the fact that Jingyue had been dressed as a woman for more than 20 years, he was his biological son after all, and they had blood ties, so there was nothing wrong with that.
And Lin Zhiyi... to be more precise, it was the Lin family. The Lin family dared to disguise themselves as men to inherit the title, which was a challenge to the majesty of heaven!
Lin Shuo was so smart. He knew he had to remove the thorn in Emperor Longshun's heart, so when the imperial edict revealed Prince Jingyue's identity, he went directly to the palace to apologize.
Emperor Longshun naturally wanted to punish him.
However, the Lin family had done nothing wrong - Lin Shuo's military power had been handed over, half of it was in the hands of Prince Kang, and the other half was promised to Lin Zhiyi by Emperor Longshun himself. He could even go back on his word and take back the military power at any time.
Lin Zhiyi and Yue Er are also in love! The yin and yang are perfect!
What kind of incredible fate must it be to achieve such a precise match? !
Lin Zhiyi has many more achievements...
More achievements than Yue'er.
Emperor Longshun sighed inwardly. He had his own spies and naturally knew the public opinion outside.
For example, they expect the female prince consort to seek more benefits for themselves.
There are even more "treasonous" thoughts.
In this situation, what should he do?
Neither too light nor too heavy is appropriate.
The people are water.
Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.
Therefore, as soon as Lin Shuo knelt down to pay his respects and explain his purpose, Emperor Longshun exempted him from the formalities and gave him a seat.
Lin Shuo couldn't hold on any longer, so Emperor Longshun went over and helped him up personally.
"Alright, Lord Lin, I understand your concerns. Let's put this matter behind us. I forgive you!"
Lin Shuo then stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration for this old minister!"
"You're not old at all, you're much younger than me!" Emperor Longshun said with a smile, "And you've raised five wonderful daughters!"
Lin Shuo said modestly: "No, no, it's their hard work that counts."
"My two foolish sons are lucky enough to marry your two daughters. We should be closer."
"...Thank you, Your Majesty, and Your Highnesses, for not looking down on them."
"Well, just be at ease as Duke Lin and put your mind at ease. I am blessed to have such an outstanding son and daughter-in-law, and Dayan has such a large generation of young people."
Lin Shuo decided to stop while he was ahead and agreed, "It's also a blessing for Dayan."
This flattery is very good. As an emperor, it is normal for Emperor Longshun to be difficult to guess his thoughts. It is even more normal for him to be eager to train so many princes and princesses. His original intention and core purpose are definitely for the good of the country.
Only when the country is strong can the people live and work in peace and contentment, and only then can he, the emperor, feel proud of it.
Therefore, exaggerating the future of the weir is more useful and correct than praising the emperor.
Lin Shuo had obtained a talisman for the Lin family.
It also cleared some obstacles for Xiuyuan.
What remains is the various changes in interpersonal relationships and ways of getting along that she will face after her daughter's death.
And this depends on herself.
Lin Zhiyi faced the situation after her identity as a woman was exposed in Yuzhou——
Fan Haoping looked at her with a teasing look, but more of it was admiration.
Others are a little more subtle.
It's a typical mentality of looking down on women... Of course, I only criticize them silently in my heart.
Zhou Mingyan was furious, but he still remembered to complain to her privately: "What kind of person is this? What's wrong with being a woman? Aren't you better than them?"
Lin Zhiyi smiled: "Yes, I want to lead more women and become more powerful than them."
Zhou Mingyan: "That's right!"
Lin Zhiyi: "Let's go, business is more important. We can return to Beijing after finishing our errand."
The dislocation caused by his identity cannot hinder Lin Zhiyi's steps.
She changed back into women's clothes and faced everyone's strange looks.
This is the prejudice. They think that she inherited the title, became the son-in-law of the emperor, and became a favorite of Emperor Longshun by disguising herself as a man.
Fortunately, even if everyone looked down on her in their hearts, no one dared to show it to her face.
After Lin Zhiyi appeared in women's clothing, she inspired more women.
It can be considered another kind of gain.
Lin Zhiyi and Zhou Mingyan stayed in Yuzhou for a month and then returned to Beijing to report.
Jing Yue was the first to get the news and went directly to the city gate to pick her up.
The tall and graceful Seventh Prince attracted the attention of countless ladies.
The biggest topic of conversation in Beijing these past two months has been Jing Yue, followed by Lin Zhiyi.
The name of the Seventh Prince is often heard in the busiest teahouses, wineries, jewelry shops...
Emperor Longshun did not punish the seventh prince who was dressed as a woman, and now the situation in the court is more favorable to the seventh prince.
He is the prince most likely to become the crown prince.
After more than three years of ideological "invasion", the ladies became bolder and more generous, and some even threw bouquets directly to the Seventh Prince.
Tang Cong and other guards caught the hydrangea and threw it back the same way.
Then each of them took out a scroll, and on it were four large characters: My heart belongs to you.
Lin Zhiyi, dressed in a dashing women's outfit, rode a horse and rushed towards Jing Yue. When he dismounted, Jing Yue had already come to meet him, and she jumped directly into his arms.
This was the first time that the two of them appeared in public so openly.
He can wear men's clothes.
She can wear women's clothes.
There is no misalignment.
Jing Yue hugged Lin Zhiyi tightly. Lin Zhiyi smiled and kissed him. His eyes swept across the scrolls of "Someone in My Heart" and teased, "Is Your Highness the Seventh Prince showing off his charm?"
Jing Yue was already used to her teasing, so she responded readily, "Yeah, do you have a sense of crisis?"
Lin Zhiyi: "Of course, I'm jealous."
Jing Yue smiled and kissed her back: "That's good. I finally got back on track."
Lin Zhiyi: "Are you childish?"
"You're the one who spoils me."
Zhou Mingyan touched his nose awkwardly while riding on his horse, which was one length behind him.
Although he had known about the affection between the two a long time ago and had witnessed their intimacy, he still felt uncomfortable seeing such a scene again.
It turns out that the 'princess' is really good at acting coquettishly.
And the 'prince consort' really pampers his wife.
What is a misplaced life?
They are all true feelings!
They both clearly enjoyed it!
"Mingyan, thank you for your help in taking care of Xiuyuan." Jingyue still hugged Lin Zhiyi, and took the time to look up and thank Zhou Mingyan.
Zhou Mingyan dismounted and said, "Your Highness is too polite. This is my duty."
Jing Yue smiled back at him, then turned her head and smiled gently at Lin Zhiyi, "Let's go, I'll go into the palace with you."
"Is the injury healed?"
"Didn't you check his pulse a long time ago?" Lin Zhiyi shook his hand back, "Don't worry, everything is fine."
Jing Yue: "Yeah. Do you know... I was... really anxious and worried."
"I know." Lin Zhiyi comforted him, "Your situation in the capital is also difficult. I have been worried about you for the past two months."
"I'm fine. My mother, father, and sisters all take good care of me. But you are all alone and helpless outside."
"With Mingyan and Big Brother Ye here, how could we be isolated and helpless? Moreover, now that we have returned to our proper positions, similar dangers will no longer occur."
"Yeah." Although Jing Yue was a little jealous of Ye Changning, she was more grateful that he was able to save Pianpian and Mingyan in time.
On the way to the palace, Lin Zhiyi received more complicated looks than in Yuzhou.
There is admiration, amazement, worry, scrutiny, contempt, and secret hatred.
Emperor Longshun looked at Lin Zhiyi, who had returned to her daughter's attire, and felt a mixture of emotions.
"Lin Xiuyuan, do you know your crime?" He subconsciously acted like an emperor.
Lin Zhiyi: "I don't know. Father has already announced my and Ayue's identities to the world, why are you accusing me again?"
Emperor Longshun snorted, but his face showed no anger: "You are quite bold."
Lin Zhiyi: "Father is wise. He knows the difficulties that Yue and I face."
Emperor Longshun: "Everyone, please stand up and talk about the affairs of Yuzhou."
After Lin Zhiyi finished his detailed report, Emperor Longshun's expression became more and more relaxed, and he curled the corners of his lips in satisfaction.
No matter how others slander and criticize the "female imperial concubine" for her unorthodoxy, one has to admit that she is truly outstanding.
Better than many men.
Just look at Lao Qi's infatuated and unrepentant look and you will know that he has fallen completely.
"In the future, Mingyan will go on missions for you. You should stay in Beijing most of the time to accompany Yue'er." Emperor Longshun said.
Lin Zhiyi: "Your Majesty, I am not afraid of hardship or fatigue. You can assign me to any mission you wish! Of course, Mingyan has his merits. Your Majesty has no objection to how you appoint me!"
Emperor Longshun: "Okay, as you wish. I will not interfere with your power in the court. I trust you."
Lin Zhiyi: "Thank you, Father!"
Emperor Longshun: "Everyone, please withdraw. I will give you three days to rest."
After they left, Emperor Longshun sighed to Li Shouchang beside him: "He is indeed worthy of Yue'er."
Li Shouchang echoed, "His Highness the Seventh Prince couldn't bear to look away for even a moment."
Emperor Longshun commented: "No future."
But his expression clearly said that Jing Yue was "capable".
After Jing Yue returned home, the first thing he did was to carefully examine Lin Zhiyi's injuries.
"The external injuries have long since healed, and the internal injuries have also healed after a while of nursing." Lin Zhiyi turned around and touched Jingyue's body. "How about you? Were you injured on the day our father was assassinated?"
Jing Yue: "No. But Brother Xie was injured..." He did not hide the huge role Xie Junnuo played in this matter. "Afterwards, he was busy with various things and only recovered after the case was settled. He hasn't recovered yet."
"Where is the injury? Is it serious?"
"It wasn't serious originally, but it took so long that it became infected and the fever kept coming back. I visited him twice and gave him a lot of medicine. My father also sent several imperial physicians to stay at the Xie Mansion to care for him until he recovered."
"I'll go see him tomorrow."
"good."
"Brother Ye avoided suspicion the entire time?"
"Yes. He came straight to the palace to ask for permission to rest upon returning from Yuzhou," Jing Yue said. "The Queen is quite dissatisfied with him. The Ye family also despises his act of 'sacrificing relatives for the sake of justice.' It seems... he willingly accepted the family punishment."
"This should shut them up." Lin Zhiyi said admiringly, "Brother Ye is really clear-headed."
"You're really calm." Jing Yue said.
Calm to the point of indifference.
However, his tactic of "retreating to advance" saved the queen and the Ye family.
"Then it seems inappropriate for us to go visit him." Lin Zhiyi pondered.
"If it doesn't work openly, we can go secretly."
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