Lin Ruhai's heart tightened, and he lowered his head, saying, "Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."
Emperor Yongzheng put down his vermilion brush and slowly said, "I wish to choose a husband for Daiyu and would like to hear your opinion as her father."
Upon hearing this, Lin Ruhai was first taken aback, then his eyes welled up with tears.
He took a deep breath and said solemnly, "It is truly an honor for the Lin family that my daughter has gained the Emperor's favor. However—"
He hesitated for a moment, then continued, "Yu'er is stubborn, and I hope Your Majesty will show her some consideration regarding her marriage."
Yongzheng chuckled lightly: "Minister Lin, you are overthinking it. The Imperial Concubine has already recognized Daiyu as her goddaughter, how could I possibly wrong her? I summoned you here today precisely to discuss this matter."
Lin Ruhai felt a great weight lifted from his heart and quickly kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty is wise! On behalf of my daughter, I thank you for your grace!"
Yongzheng waved his hand: "Get up. You and your daughter can meet in a bit."
He then instructed Su Peisheng to go to Yanxi Palace and invite Consort Gui and Daiyu over.
"Over the years, she has grown more and more beautiful, and her talent is unparalleled in the harem."
Lin Ruhai's voice trembled slightly: "Your subject... obeys the decree."
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As night fell, Yanxi Palace was brightly lit. Daiyu was talking with Lin Yun when a palace maid came to report: "Your Highness, Lord Lin has arrived, and the Emperor requests that Miss Lin come to see him!"
Daiyu nearly dropped the teacup in her hand. She stood up abruptly, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Lin Yun smiled and patted her hand: "Go see your father quickly."
Daiyu lifted her skirt and hurried out of the palace.
Under the moonlight, Lin Ruhai, dressed in official robes, stood waiting outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Upon seeing his daughter, his eyes instantly welled up with tears: "Yu'er..."
Daiyu threw herself into her father's arms, tears streaming down her face: "Father!"
Father and daughter embraced, a thousand words unspoken.
Lin Yun followed behind Lin Daiyu, and looking at this scene, her eyes were full of relief.
Yongzheng appeared beside her at some point and said softly, "Can you rest assured now?"
Lin Yun leaned on his shoulder and said softly, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
Yongzheng put his arm around her waist, his gaze softening: "Why should we thank each other?"
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