"In reply to your Majesty, Young Master Lin's study assignments were arranged by the prince himself." Instructor Han answered respectfully.
Lin Jinghan rubbed her brows, said goodbye to Teacher Han, thought for a moment, and walked to Lin Dayong's room.
She walked to the door, knocked gently, and called out, "Daddy, are you in the room? Jinghan wants to see you about something."
Inside the room, Lin Dayong half-closed his eyes, his mind carefully organizing what he had learned today. When he heard Lin Jinghan's voice, he quickly stood up and opened the door, "Jinghan, come in quickly."
The father and daughter entered the house. Lin Dayong looked around at the door. Seeing that no one was there, he closed the door and walked up to Lin Jinghan. He lowered his voice and asked nervously, "It's so late. Didn't you accompany the prince back to the palace?"
"The prince has always been tolerant towards Jinghan. He knows that I haven't seen my family for a long time and will not mind that I go back late. Daddy, don't worry." Lin Jinghan didn't want to make Lin Dayong worry, so she comforted him softly.
The more careless you are, the more worried I am! Lin Dayong felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. He stood up and pushed Lin Jinghan out. "Jinghan, it's a good thing that the prince is tolerant of you. You can't take advantage of his favor and become arrogant. It's getting dark now. You should go back quickly."
"Dad!" Lin Jinghan pushed Lin Dayong to his seat. "Jinghan knows how to act and will not anger the prince. Dad, don't worry."
Lin Dayong was skeptical. He looked around nervously and asked in a low voice, "Did Prince Jingnan really not make things difficult for you?"
"Why is Daddy so worried? What happened?" Lin Jinghan frowned, worry rising in her heart.
You know, Lin Dayong is the most valiant man in the village. He even dared to hit the knife-wielding bandits with a stool. When has he ever been so timid?
Lin Dayong sighed and felt that he had to tell Lin Jinghan about the matter, so that she would not make any mistakes in the future and be disliked by King Jingnan. He then told Lin Jinghan the whole story of how he and Lin Lixuan were brought here:
On that day, the day after Lin Jinghan was taken away by the people from the Prime Minister's Mansion, more than a dozen men in black broke into their home in Fengyao City, and without saying a word, they took away the bewildered Lin Dayong and took him to an uninhabited place and kept him under guard.
Three days later, Lin Lixuan was also taken there. The father and son spent several days there in fear. Fortunately, the men in black did not abuse them, but treated them well with food and drink. Apart from not having freedom of movement, the father and son did not suffer any grievances.
It was not until Lin Jinghan helped the Jingnan Army resolve the mine disaster that they were brought into this courtyard and had maids to take care of their daily lives.
After Lin Jinghan used the conditions that Sikong Zhan had agreed to and asked Sikong Zhan to give her family freedom, a teacher came to teach Lin Lixuan. At the same time, Lin Dayong was arranged to learn how to manage guards every day, and they were given a certain degree of freedom of movement until today.
Knowing all this, Lin Jinghan could imagine how Lin Lixuan and Lin Dayong were living in fear at that time. She also understood why Lin Dayong had changed so much and why Lin Lixuan studied so hard. All of this was Sikong Zhan's "credit".
This man, on the surface, promised to set his family free and make arrangements for his family, but secretly he was thinking of using the method of boiling a frog in warm water to tie his family tightly to him, so as to trap her by his side. It was indeed a good plan.
Since she knew what Sikong Zhan was thinking, she had to remind Lin Dayong that he didn't need to live in fear every day, nor should he worry about things that hadn't happened yet.
"Don't worry, Daddy. The prince and I have a cooperative relationship. As long as our cooperative relationship exists, he will not harm us in the slightest." Lin Jinghan gave Lin Dayong a reassuring look and whispered:
"However, Daddy, you must not be deceived by the present glory and wealth, because one day, my cooperation with King Jingnan will end. When that time comes, the sky is high and the sea is vast, and I will take you and Xuan'er away. Jinghan will definitely fulfill the promise of a prosperous life for Daddy."
Lin Dayong was not a rough country boy who had never seen the world. He had worked in the Prime Minister's Mansion for so many years and had seen many dignitaries. He knew that things were not as easy as Lin Jinghan said. He looked at Lin Jinghan's beautiful face for a while and felt that as long as his daughter was willing, with her appearance, she might be able to capture the heart of King Jingnan.
"Jinghan, have you ever thought about living a good life with Prince Jingnan? He is the prince. As long as he treats you well, following him is your best destiny."
When Lin Jinghan first heard this, she was a little surprised. How could someone like Sikong Zhan be the right choice for a good husband? But after thinking about it carefully, it was the most reasonable thing for Lin Dayong to have such an idea.
After all, in his opinion, she came from the countryside, and even if she recognized her father as the Prime Minister, being able to become the principal wife of Prince Jingnan was a great honor. And she actually wanted to leave Prince Jingnan. He didn't understand, and wanted to persuade her, but it was for her own good.
"Don't worry, Daddy. Jinghan will think about this matter carefully and won't make any rash decisions." Lin Jinghan smiled and said firmly,
"However, Dad, no one can predict the future. What I want to tell you is that we can only rely on ourselves. We must never put our future in the hands of others."
"As long as you understand it, Xuan'er and I won't hold you back." Lin Dayong nodded. Ever since he witnessed Lin Jinghan murdering someone, he knew that this adopted daughter was no longer under his control, so he said nothing more.
After leaving Lin Dayong, Lin Jinghan went to Lin Lixuan.
The sound of a piano with no tune came out. Lin Jinghan scratched her ears and really admired the teacher beside her. He could actually listen to such an unpleasant piano sound and even gave guidance from time to time.
No wonder I didn't see Sikong Zhan along the way. He must have been unable to bear the sound of the zither and left...
Fortunately, the piano music didn't last long. Lin Lixuan finished his study, turned around and saw Lin Jinghan standing beside him, and said in surprise:
"Sister, why are you here?"
After saying that, he scratched his head again and said embarrassedly: "My playing is so bad..."
"No, Xuan'er just started learning the piano, and he plays much better than his sister." Lin Jinghan comforted him against her conscience, and discussed it with the teacher, brought Lin Lixuan to the room, and did ideological work seriously.
"Xuan'er, Daddy has already told me what happened between you and Daddy. As the man of the family, you must study harder. Only in this way can you protect us from being bullied in the future."
Lin Lixuan nodded vigorously, raised his head and chest and said, "Don't worry, sister, I am a man, I will protect you and dad, and I will study hard!"
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