Chapter 4: Forbearance (Part 1) "My Lord... I will be in...
Chapter 4
Lin Zhiyi answered honestly, "No, there are two pieces in total. I... I kept one piece."
She had just crossed over and wasn't used to all the flowery language and the slang of rulers and subjects. But since she had arrived in a strange other world, she had to try her best to follow its rules and not make the same mistake again.
Lin Zhiyi made a secret decision.
Jing Yue's slender fingers gently played with the jade pendant. Although the jade was ordinary, it was warm and pleasant to the touch. He stared at the special pattern of the lace for a few seconds and asked uncertainly, "Did the prince consort weave it himself?"
Lin Zhiyi looked up in surprise, her peach blossom eyes filled with surprise and joy. "Princess, you have good taste! This is indeed the knot I wove. It's a movable buckle, and the length can be changed as needed... just like this..."
She leaned forward and personally took the jade pendant from Jingyue's palm to demonstrate -
Jing Yue understood it at a glance, and her attention was involuntarily focused on those dexterous hands.
The Lin family of the Marquisate is a family of military generals, and the young marquis is responsible for the family's honor and disgrace. He must have practiced martial arts since he was a child. Therefore, his hands are not as delicate as those of scholars. They are a little rough and have thin calluses, but they look smaller and softer than those of ordinary people.
Especially since their hands were so close to each other, the contrast was even more obvious.
Jing Yue realized that she had been distracted and staring at a man's hand for a long time, and quickly looked away as if she was burning with fire.
When she raised her eyes, she accidentally glanced at Lin Zhiyi's neck.
——He wore the jade pendant left by the prince consort around his neck!
Sure enough, the jade pendants were a pair. The styles of the strings were slightly different, but the colors of the colored threads were basically the same.
Jing Yue lowered her eyes again and glanced at the jade pendant.
Is this jade pendant supposed to be worn around the neck?
He doesn't want to.
Wearing it around the neck... isn't that too intimate?
After Lin Zhiyi finished his explanation and demonstration, he carefully placed the jade token in Jingyue's palm.
She also took the time to glance at the other person's hand. The joints were distinct, the fingers were long and slender, and it was bigger than her own hand.
Well, people are taller than you, so it’s normal for them to have bigger hands.
Lin Zhiyi's peach blossom eyes curved: "Your Highness, have I made myself clear?"
Jing Yue: "Yeah."
He hesitated, and Lin Zhiyi was looking at him expectantly.
Jingyue sighed inwardly: Do I really have to wear it around my neck?
Lin Zhiyi asked carefully, "Does Your Highness like it?"
"Yeah. I like it." Jing Yue closed her eyes slightly, then opened them again. As if making some important decision, she placed the jade pendant around her neck. He found the buckle and adjusted the length of the string. It was indeed very convenient. He praised calmly, "Your Highness is thoughtful."
Lin Zhiyi smiled brightly: "As long as Your Highness likes it!"
Although the little princess's personality and appearance were beyond her expectations, she was not spoiled or willful.
I should try to win her over and make her stand on my side in the future.
Jing Yue straightened her clothes, pretending to be calm, and looked at Lin Zhiyi calmly: "The prince consort's injury has not healed yet, he should be carefully nursed back to health. Don't do these troublesome things in the future."
Lin Zhiyi successfully delivered the gift and was in a good mood, so he smiled and replied, "Okay~"
Seeing Jingyue had just returned from outside and looked a little tired, she did not want to stay any longer and stood up to say goodbye. "I will take my leave without disturbing the princess's rest."
"Yeah." Jing Yue maintained her princess persona and watched him leave the tent.
Eunuch Su waited outside for a moment, then stepped forward to serve tea to the princess. "Princess, your husband is quite thoughtful. He seems to be a knowledgeable and understanding person."
Jing Yue took a sip of tea, feeling somewhat surprised – the other party had no grudges against him. Was he just pretending, or was he really willing to marry him?
You know, once they get married, the prince consort will no longer be able to take the imperial examination.
The path of a military general is also difficult.
The emperor may not mind handing over some military power to his son-in-law, but the prince may not be happy about it.
So... it would be a happy ending if the prince consort could be a rich and idle man.
Ding'an Marquis Mansion...are you really willing to accept this?
Jing Yue raised her hand and lightly touched the jade pendant around her neck. She was stunned for a moment and wanted to take it off, but finally gave up and stuffed it back into her collar.
That's all. I'll just wear it for a few days to give it a try.
Eunuch Su was a caring man. He helped the princess tidy up the brocade box on the table. When he saw the white jade headpiece inlaid with coral beads, he held it up in amazement. "Princess... this headpiece is so exquisite and beautiful! It suits your beautiful face perfectly! Would you like to wear it?"
Jing Yue glanced at it without much interest and said, "Put it away."
Eunuch Su responded with a hint of disappointment.
Jing Yue sighed inwardly. His mother loved dressing him up as a princess with heavy makeup and a love of luxury, and he always cooperated.
However, he really doesn't like the feeling of having makeup on his face, so as a second choice, he would choose jewelry that is more luxurious and exaggerated.
Of course, when he is required to put on makeup, he will cooperate obediently.
Living in the deep palace is indeed like walking on thin ice.
You need to be extra careful.
Lin Zhiyi rested for another two days before his injuries stabilized and he was no longer as sleepy as before.
During this period, Marquis Ding'an came to see her twice, but she was in a coma both times. Gu Tingxuan also promised to take good care of her apprentice, so Lin Shuo felt relieved and went about his business.
Lin Shuo is also one of the core figures in this spring hunt.
His only son became a princess consort, and his colleagues, friends, and those who had conflicts with him in the officialdom all came to congratulate him.
Some are sincere, some are fake.
Lin Shuo remained very calm, maintaining a proud smile on his face as he thanked everyone in turn, showing no fault to be found.
Yan Chongshan, the Lieutenant General of the Jinwu Guard who was in charge of the safety of the spring hunting this year, was once a subordinate of Lin Shuo. After suppressing the rebellion of the feudal lords, Lin Shuo took him back to the capital to report on his work and recommended him to be a Jinwu Guard.
Yan Chongshan was also very capable and did a good job in defending the capital, and was promoted to the position of General of the Central Army.
Yan Chongshan conducts routine inspections of defense affairs at the hunting ground every day. He leaves his duty at 10:00 p.m., rests for three hours, and then resumes his duty.
At the hour of Xu today, he came to visit Marquis Ding'an with two wild rabbits.
Lin Shuo welcomed him in with a smile: "General Yan is a rare guest."
"My Lord, please stop teasing me." Yan Chongshan smiled, his expression simple yet a bit guilty. "How is the young Marquis? Has his injury improved? This time it was my fault that the young Marquis fell off his horse and got injured... I really..."
"Hey, this matter has nothing to do with you. He was not careful enough..." Although Lin Shuo was quite confused about his beloved son's sudden fall from a horse and injury, he also believed that it had nothing to do with Yan Chongshan.
Yan Chongshan apologized again.
Lin Shuo: "He's almost recovered now, so don't blame yourself. Come, have a drink with me."
Yan Chongshan brought roasted hare, so he provided fine wine.
Yan Chongshan: "My Lord, I will serve tea instead of wine."
Lin Shuo: "Isn't it time to go to work? You won't drink either?"
Yan Chongshan: "No, I haven't drunk it in the past ten years."
Being responsible for the defense of the capital and the imperial palace, one cannot afford to be careless at all.
Lin Shuo didn't force him: "Okay, then you drink tea and I'll drink wine."
The two drank for a while, and Yan Chongshan glanced at the people below, wanting to say something but stopping himself.
Lin Shuo saw that he had something to say, so he dismissed him: "All of you go down."
"Yes, my lord."
After they were alone in the tent, Yan Chongshan spoke, "My Lord... I found two tiny needles on your mount."
He took out a small oil-paper bag from his arms, slowly opened it, and presented it to Lin Shuo.
Lin Shuo was shocked and took it carefully and anxiously to check: "Was it really found on Yuan'er's mount?" Lin Zhiyi, whose name is Xiuyuan.
"Um."
Lin Shuo's eyes darkened: "Can you find out who did this?"
Yan Chongshan hesitated for a moment and said, "For now, we can only narrow it down based on the location, but we can't be sure who it is."
"Where's the list?"
"...Cheng, Xie, and Ye." Yan Chongshan only said the surnames.
Cheng, Cheng Lunian, the eldest son of the prime minister.
Thank you, thank you Junxing. The second son of the Yongsheng Marquis family.
Ye, Ye Changning. Junior Minister of the Dali Temple, and the Empress's nephew.
These people were all candidates for the title of prince consort.
Of course, it was not revealed openly, but was information leaked secretly by someone.
At least it's five points true.
Thinking of the accidental deaths of the two previous princes-in-law, Lin Shuo was extremely scared.
Could it be that someone also wants to kill Yuan'er and replace the position of the prince consort?
But being Princess Shang is not a particularly glorious thing.
Especially for these noble families.
No, that's not right.
Lin Shuo quickly rejected his own idea - for a noble family, marrying a princess is a very honorable thing.
Most of these dukes and marquises have two or three legitimate sons, and some even have four or five. Add to that the illegitimate sons, and the family is huge. It is enough to have the eldest legitimate son to inherit the title. The others always have to choose other ways out.
——Princess Shang is the most glorious way out.
At least he is close enough to the emperor. If the brothers can live in harmony and help each other, work together, and take care of each other, the family will definitely become larger.
Their Ding'an Marquis Mansion was an exception, with only Yuan'er as their legitimate son, so Princess Shang felt rather disappointed.
As for others, it may not be the same.
Thinking of this, Lin Shuo broke out in a cold sweat again.
These cunning men in the capital are harder to guard against than real swords and guns on the battlefield.
"I know what's going on. Thank you for telling me, Chongshan. I'll toast you a glass." Lin Shuo said seriously.
Yan Chongshan said, "Your Excellency is too polite." He was troubled and asked, "Your Excellency, should this matter... be reported to His Majesty?"
Logically, he should report it.
But based on his understanding of Marquis Ding'an... the Marquis may not agree to make a big deal out of it.
As expected, Lin Shuo was silent for a long time before he said in a hoarse voice, "No need. It's been five days since this happened, so it's probably inappropriate to bring it up again. Besides, Ye Changning's conclusion at the time was simply that a vulture startled a horse..." After a pause, he added, "If Your Majesty asks, Chongshan will help cover up a few things."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty." Yan Chongshan raised his glass. "Tonight, I am only here to bring you roasted hare."
Lin Shuo lowered his eyes and drank the wine in the glass, but his sword-like brows were slightly furrowed.
He thought: If His Majesty really cared, and with the "accidental deaths" of the previous two consorts as a warning, he would definitely investigate thoroughly. But His Majesty accepted the vulture's suggestion, which showed that he did not care.
Fortunately, Yuan'er's injuries have gradually healed.
It is better to have less trouble than more. If you insist on investigating and cause other unnecessary troubles, it may not be worth it.
For example... Yuan'er's real gender...
If this matter is exposed, the entire Lin family will be doomed.
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