Chapter 78: Selection "The Prince Consort has never neglected me, Daddy."...
Chapter 78
The Duke's wife disagreed, and no one else in the mansion dared to say a word.
Lin Shuo naturally understood what his wife meant and followed her lead, saying, "Xiuyuan, don't be silly. You just got married to the princess, so stay with her in the capital and don't neglect her!"
Jing Yue glanced at Lin Zhiyi again and continued calmly, "The Prince Consort has never neglected me, Father."
He called Lin Shuo "Daddy" so naturally that Lin Shuo, Mu Hanyan and others were shocked for a moment.
——The princess really changed her tune so quickly! She didn't even act like a princess at all.
But these words...are meant to protect Xiuyuan.
Lin Shuo said cautiously while feeling apprehensive: "That's good. Dad was wrong."
It was rare for Lin Zhiyi to see Lin Shuo like this. He was surprised but also felt a little funny.
It turns out that getting married has such benefits.
Jingyue protects her unconditionally.
Jing Yue said softly, "Daddy is doing this for our own good. We understand. Thank you for your understanding."
Lin Shuo touched his chin. He was of course happy that the princess was on Xiuyuan's side, and naturally he didn't mind the princess's soft-spoken remarks.
He smiled and said, "Princess, you're too kind. I was just casually sharing this with you. His Majesty's intentions are still uncertain. Perhaps Zhou Bokai is the best candidate. As a subject, I sometimes have to speculate on His Majesty's intentions and make preparations in advance. But it's also possible that I'm overthinking it."
Mu Hanyan said, "That's right. His Majesty might even send a prince to gain experience, so how could it be Xiuyuan's turn? She and the princess are newlyweds, how could His Majesty let Xiuyuan go? Xiuyuan, don't mention this matter again."
After weighing the pros and cons, Lin Zhiyi said nothing more and replied obediently, "Okay, I'll listen to you!"
Mu Hanyan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
As a mother, every child is the apple of her eye.
What's more, she had selfish motives when she asked her youngest daughter to dress as a boy - to inherit the title and preserve the glory of the Lin family - and she had indeed wronged her youngest daughter over the years.
Now that Xiuyuan and the princess are married, he can finally take a break and relax. Why bother going to that foreign country in the Western Regions to eat sand?
And it might be dangerous...it's better not to rush in.
Mu Hanyan didn't allow it, so Lin Shuo didn't mention it again.
I shouldn't have mentioned it today.
The whole family focused their attention on Xiuyuan and the princess - on the first day after their marriage, the young couple looked quite loving.
The four sisters Qin, Qi, Shu and Hua all prepared gifts for the princess. Jing Yue also prepared gifts for them, as well as for Mu Hanyan, Gu Tingxuan, and her grandparents.
The whole family had a lively lunch together and was very happy.
After dinner, Mu Hanyan told them, "Xiuyuan, Princess, you don't have to come here every day. Rest well in the Princess Mansion. If you want to relax in the garden outside the city, that's fine too. Just bring your guards with you. Your father is at home, so don't worry too much."
"Yes, I understand, Mom."
Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue returned to the princess's mansion in the afternoon.
After they left, Mu Hanyan glared at Lin Shuo, turned around and went back to the inner room.
She was really angry with Lin Shuo.
Lin Shuo knew something was wrong, so he settled his father-in-law and mother-in-law, and asked his four daughters to go back to their respective courtyards. Then he hurried to the inner room to coax his wife.
"I know you're wary of your Duke's status, but you really shouldn't have mentioned these things to Xiuyuan and the others today!"
"I was wrong, Madam. I just spoke without thinking... I originally thought that this would be an experience for Yuan'er. Maybe she could take the princess out to relax, away from the trivialities of the court, and they could get along more easily and happily..." Lin Shuo suddenly stopped talking.
Mu Hanyan turned her head to look at him: "What do you mean?"
Could it be... that my husband discovered something?
Lin Shuo: "Nothing, I just want Yuan'er to be able to protect himself."
Mu Hanyan: "She is already the prince consort, and the princess is her support!"
Lin Shuo: "...Madam is right. I was mistaken."
Mu Hanyan carefully examined his expression again, but ultimately did not ask any further questions.
"Since Your Majesty has chosen Yuan'er as your consort, and now that Yuan'er has become your consort, we don't need to be overly cautious. As for other matters...if my husband is uneasy about his status as a Duke, he can show weakness to Your Majesty at the appropriate time and hand over some of his military power."
"Do you think I haven't done it?" Lin Shuo sighed, "But His Majesty didn't agree to let me stay in charge for a few more years."
"Your Majesty is in the prime of his life and has no intention of abdicating. It's indeed important to place military power in the hands of someone you trust. If it falls into the hands of someone else, like the Crown Prince or another prince, it would be safer with you," Mu Hanyan said. "So, there's no need to be too nervous."
Lin Shuo held Mu Hanyan's hand, stroking it gently, his mind wandering, but he finally nodded: "Yes. Mrs. Lao is worried, it's my fault."
Mu Hanyan snuggled in his arms. Seeing that he was still lost in thought, she asked, "Or...does my husband have other intentions?"
Lin Shuo tried to ask, "What do you think about giving this opportunity to Zhiqi and letting General Gu accompany him?"
Mu Hanyan was shocked at first, but after thinking about it carefully, she didn't deny it immediately.
She felt she owed her youngest daughter, so she was reluctant to let her suffer any more. However, her second daughter always liked to wield swords and guns, so she was indeed suitable for it.
"Will this work?" Mu Hanyan asked, "Didn't you just say that His Majesty might choose a prince to go?"
"Well... I was just suggesting it. Now it seems that these are secondary. It is more important to choose good husbands for my daughters first." Lin Shuo reconsidered.
The last time I looked for marriage partners for my daughters, I temporarily suspended it.
First, there was a misunderstanding. The person they liked was not the same person that others liked, so they wanted to give the younger generations more opportunities to get in touch with each other.
Secondly, Yuan'er and the princess's wedding is approaching, and they don't want to neglect the princess.
Mu Hanyan was silent for a moment, as if thinking about something, before she said, "No, I think my husband is right. If Zhiqi can achieve the same success as Xuanxuan, then it's worth a try."
The second daughter loved these things the most and was the best at them. If she could make a name for herself, would she have to worry about not finding a husband she liked in the future? Settling on one too early would actually be a burden to Zhiqi.
"Okay, I understand what Madam means." Lin Shuo said cautiously, "I will make thorough inquiries, but the final decision will depend on Your Majesty."
…
Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue also discussed this matter in the princess's mansion.
Jing Yue looked at Lin Zhiyi's expression and asked, "Do you really want to go?"
Lin Zhiyi shook his head: "Not really. I just want you to be more free and at ease."
Jing Yue said thoughtfully, "Let's not do it. Don't make things worse. Even if you might have a chance to go, I might not. What if Father asks me to wait in the capital? Wouldn't that mean you and I will be separated?" He was very satisfied with the current situation. "We are in the Princess's Mansion now, which is the safest place. We can find an opportunity later."
What's more, he was worried that Pianpian came from a different time and space, and asking her to go to the Western Regions would be too unfair to her.
Let's settle the affairs in the capital first.
Lin Zhiyi smiled calmly: "As long as you like staying in the Princess's Mansion, I'm fine with it. I'll listen to you."
She did have a lot to do in Beijing.
Going on a business trip to the Western Regions right away...it's hard mode.
Why not take the shortcut? Why go through the fire pit?
Jing Yue breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay. Then if my father really asks me, I will say that I just got married and I can't bear to see my husband leave the capital. I also can't bear to see my father and mother leave."
Lin Zhiyi: “Yeah.”
Jing Yue: "Maybe Father will really choose one of my brothers to go."
"indeed."
…
Sure enough, Emperor Longshun thought about it and finally decided that the fourth prince Jing Zhuoyue would go to the Western Regions.
In addition, Gu Tingxuan was appointed as the Left General to escort the Fourth Prince.
Gu Tingxuan is a famous female general and has connections with Duke Lin's Mansion, so she is the most suitable person to come forward.
As for those who set out with Gu Tingxuan, there was also Lin Zhiqi.
And she didn't have to dress up as a man. She could just show herself as a woman like Gu Tingxuan.
Of course, this group of people are not in a hurry to set off. They have just been booked for now, and it will take some time to pack their luggage.
On the third day after their marriage, Lin Zhiyi heard about this when he accompanied Jingyue to the palace to meet the emperor.
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