The Cold-Faced God of War's Favored Concubine Is Not to Be Tried

Crown Prince Yan Wuji raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "Why, Master Lin, do you think it's too shameful to marry me as a concubine? You know, the position of concubine is the limit of what I can give. If it weren't for my mother's face, why would I wrong myself?"

When Madam Lin heard this, she could no longer hold back her anger. She stood up, her voice trembling a little, "Your Highness, you can't do this. You've ruined my daughter, and you just give her a concubine position to send her away! Although our Lin family is not prominent, we also have dignity!"

Yan Wuji's face darkened. He slammed the table, stood up, and glared at the Lin family: "Really? In that case, call Lin Xiuqing out to confront me!" When he thought that he, the crown prince, was actually being plotted against by her, Yan Wuji was furious! "The Marshal's family really taught their daughter well, but the daughter they taught actually drugged others. If this matter gets out..."

Lin Shengyang's face turned pale and blue at this moment. He glared at Yan Wuji: "You, what do you mean? Are you insulting the innocence of our Lin family? Xiuqing has been well-educated since she was a child, how could she do such a thing! "

Yan Wuji sneered, "Well-educated and well-mannered? In Jing'an Temple, do you think that this prince really couldn't help himself from her? Wasn't it because she gave this prince an aphrodisiac? Aren't these things taught by your Lin family?"

Hearing the accusation of the Crown Prince Yan Wuji, his face turned pale instantly. He recalled the scene after Lin Xiuqing came back from praying for blessings. At that time, they also asked about the relationship between her and the Crown Prince, but Lin Xiuqing just shyly said that the two of them were in love and did not mention anything else. Could it be that Xiuqing really framed the Crown Prince?

Lin Shengyang was panicked. Although he loved his daughter, he knew that the Crown Prince Yan Wuji was not the kind of person who was easily fascinated by beauty. Although the Crown Prince was useless, he was ambitious and put profit first. He was not so hungry and thirsty that he was caught on the spot. If this was true, murdering the prince would be a capital crime. Although the Crown Prince was gentle and polite on weekdays, if he was really angered and spread the news that Xiuqing had drugged him, the Lin family's reputation and status would be in jeopardy.

Lin Shengyang was frightened and suppressed the panic in his heart. The dignity on his face was gone. He lowered his posture, saluted respectfully to the Crown Prince Yan Wuji and said: "Your Highness, please forgive me! I have not taught my daughter well, and I really didn't know about this matter! As for my daughter, I will definitely discipline her strictly!" He held the wife who wanted to argue tightly, signaling her not to say anything more.

Yan Wuji looked at Lin Shengyang's compromise, but his anger did not subside. He said coldly: "If Marshal Lin feels that the position of concubine is not worthy of your beloved daughter, then this prince will resign!" Then he walked out! Humph, marry or not, this prince does not want to marry yet!

When Lin Shengyang heard this, he panicked. He knew that if the prince left like this, the reputation of the Lin family and Xiuqing's future would be ruined. He quickly knelt down and begged, "Your Highness, please stay! This old minister has no intention of doing so. It is her honor to be favored by Your Highness. The position of concubine is already a great favor for her."

Lin Shengyang was extremely anxious. He knew the fate of an unmarried woman who had an affair with a man. She would either be thrown into a pond or be scorned by everyone. Moreover, she had drugged the prince. If such a scandal spread, how would Xiuqing get married in the future? Which family would dare to marry a woman who had an affair with the prince? Wouldn't that be like provoking the emperor?

Thinking of this, Lin Shengyang was even more terrified. He continued to plead, "Your Highness, please calm down. I will definitely discipline my daughter strictly and make her abide by the rules of being a woman in the future. Please give my daughter a chance so that she can serve you."

Yan Wuji turned to look at Lin Shengyang, his eyes flashing with a shrewd light. He knew very well that in the power struggle in the palace, winning over the court officials was a crucial link. So, he softened his tone and said, "Master Lin, don't be nervous. Although this prince only allows her to be a concubine at present, if she performs well in the future and satisfies this prince, maybe one day when I am happy, I will make her my principal wife."

Hearing this, Lin Shengyang couldn't help but feel relieved. He quickly bowed and said gratefully, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness. I will definitely urge my daughter to serve Your Highness wholeheartedly."

Yan Wuji nodded slightly, expressing his satisfaction with Lin Shengyang's tact. He waved his hand, signaling the servants to carry the prepared betrothal gifts into the Lin Mansion. Although she was a concubine, Lin Taishuai still had a certain say in the court. So in order to win him over, Yan Wuji's betrothal gifts were also quite generous. Boxes of exquisite betrothal gifts were carried into the mansion one by one, showing the prince's dignity and generosity.

Yan Wuji watched the servants put the betrothal gifts in place, then turned and left. His back was very long in the sunlight, looking both majestic and lonely.

Lin Shengyang watched Yan Wuji's back as he left. His eyes instantly became sharp and cold, as if they were poisoned. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, showing his inner restlessness.

In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zuo Xinyi's room seemed to be the center of the storm. She smashed everything in the room angrily. Porcelain, wood, and ornaments all broke under her smashing, making a harsh cracking sound. Her eyes were burning with rage, as if she wanted to set the whole room on fire.

Her face was livid, and she bit her lower lip tightly, as if she wanted to vent all her anger. She knew that the prince had proposed to Lin Xiuqing today, and this news was like a sharp knife, piercing her heart deeply.

She had always hoped that one day she could become his crown princess and reach the pinnacle of life with him. But that bitch Lin Xiuqing actually plotted against the crown prince.

Her heart was filled with resentment and anger, but she did not think that it was a good thing she had given to Lin Xiuqing. She wanted to kill someone with a borrowed knife and destroy Feng Yanan. But she helped Lin Xiuqing to make a wedding dress. She did not expect Lin Xiuqing to be so cunning.

The room was in a mess, with broken porcelain and wooden furniture scattered all over the floor, but her anger had not subsided. She sat there, breathing heavily, with resentment and anger flashing in her eyes.

In one corner, several maids knelt on the ground, their bodies trembling slightly, like leaves falling in the autumn wind. They lowered their heads, holding their dresses tightly with both hands, fearing that the slightest noise would attract the attention of the young lady.

The air was filled with tension and fear, and even breathing became cautious. They knew that the young lady was furious at the moment, and that anger seemed to be able to ignite the entire room and make people shudder.