Lin's father thought about it and the more he thought about it, the more he realized that this made sense.
The Zhou family didn't get a single benefit, and the Lin family didn't even have any power. They were all at the mercy of Emperor Yan.
On what grounds?
Why should he give up being the emperor's father-in-law to put up with this kind of treatment?
Lin's father frowned and said seriously, "His Majesty's words cannot be trusted. Rewards and official positions are all decided by his word. It's better to follow Zhou Cheng. At least Zhou Cheng is willing to risk his life for you."
"Daughter, you are so charming. After this, don't try to control Zhou Cheng anymore. You'll never find such a good husband again."
Lin Jiaoyun twirled a strand of hair between her fingers, and Zhou Cheng's image appeared in her mind.
Scenes flashed through Lin Jiaoyun's mind like a slideshow. In each scene, Zhou Cheng was completely devoted to her, and in every moment, he was wholeheartedly protecting her.
She enjoyed Zhou Cheng's meticulous care for three years.
These three years.
She used to take Zhou Cheng's kindness for granted, and even treated him as a backup plan. Fortunately, no matter what she did, Zhou Cheng wouldn't leave, otherwise she would have really regretted it and cried.
Lin Jiaoyun sighed softly, her eyes filled with expectation, and said, "I know, Father."
"I've been regretting it a bit lately. If I'd known Zhou Cheng was so lucky, I wouldn't have refused to get engaged to him in the first place. Actually, of all the young masters who pursued me, he was the one who treated me the best..."
"Zhou Cheng".
"You'd better come and save me quickly!"
“I won’t argue with you anymore, and I won’t be hot and cold towards you anymore. I used to be a little willful, but now I understand that only you would treat me well without expecting anything in return.”
Lin Jiaoyun thought,
On their wedding day, Zhou Cheng rescued her.
She opened up to Zhou Cheng and said she would cherish this relationship.
She would never act up again, never make a scene, and never drive Zhou Cheng away... No, no, how could Zhou Cheng leave? Zhou Cheng loves her so much; no matter how unreasonable she is, he won't leave.
But what Lin Jiaoyun didn't know was—
Her plans and hopes will forever remain unfulfilled.
No one will stay in the same place forever waiting for her.
Zhou Cheng would not do that either.
Meanwhile, on the other side, in Wangcheng...
Marquis Pingyang led two hundred elite soldiers, hurriedly entering the city gate of Wangcheng. Wangcheng was located between the capital and Yancheng, and happened to be the only way to the capital.
"My lord, we've been fleeing all night and we've reached Wangcheng."
"At this speed, we will arrive in the capital by noon tomorrow. Once we enter the capital, you will be safe, Marquis. No matter how capable Zhou Cheng is, he will not be able to enter the capital to kill you."
"I heard that His Majesty has mobilized 80,000 elite troops to the capital. How could Zhou Cheng's mere hundred men possibly be a match for 80,000 elite troops?"
Hearing the whispers of his subordinates, Marquis Pingyang breathed a sigh of relief.
It will be soon.
It will be soon.
We should arrive in Beijing by noon tomorrow.
That damned Zhou Shiying!
Damn Zhou Cheng!
Just wait, don't let him live to see the day the Zhou family falls from grace, otherwise, he will definitely tear the Zhou family to pieces to avenge today's humiliation.
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