You have asked for permission to marry, why should I restrain myself?

Lin Wan did not attend due to poor health.

Duke Lin looked at the scene outside and exclaimed:

“This year is bigger than previous years.”

Last year there was a bumper harvest and the treasury was full. This year's spring hunting was organized by the royal family themselves and was more grand than ever before.

His Majesty has been on the throne for 30 years. From overthrowing the tyranny of the previous dynasty to the current peace and prosperity, every effort and achievement he has made can be recorded in the history books.

Xiao Zhang was a hegemon and also a wise ruler.

The only problem was the harem. In order to stabilize the government, he kept bringing women into the harem. There were three thousand beauties, and the whole family was in unrest every day.

The passage to the hunting ground was spacious, and Duke Lin's carriage and Madam Lin's carriage were side by side.

When Madam Lin heard what Duke Lin said, she did not look happy at all, but said worriedly:

"It is bigger than in previous years, but there have been several heavy rains recently. I heard that many places have experienced floods. I don't know what the situation will be like this year."

If there is a drought, the harvest will be poor and famine is likely to occur; if there is a flood, the fields will be destroyed, the harvest will be poor and famine is likely to occur.

If the people cannot fill their stomachs, they will cause trouble. If there are also some corrupt officials who take advantage of the national crisis to make a fortune, the people will suffer and the emperor will have to send troops from the capital to suppress the rebellion.

Duke Lin was sent out a few years ago. When he came back, he contracted the plague and almost died.

Duke Lin knew that Madam Lin was thinking about the past again, so he comforted her:

"It rains every year. Without it, farmers wouldn't have water to grow crops. Madam, don't worry."

Then, he looked at Lin Wan and said sternly:

"When we get to the court later, follow your mother and behave yourself."

He even dared to stab the prince, how lawless!

If she hadn't begged to come, Duke Lin would have wanted to keep her in confinement.

"Yes, my daughter knows."

But today, I’m afraid I won’t be able to stay at peace.

Seeing that Duke Lin was being mean to her daughter for no reason, Madam Lin glared at him:

"Why are you talking about Zhao Zhao again?"

After glaring, Mrs. Lin simply lowered the curtain of the carriage to block Duke Lin's sight.

She knew that Duke Lin had put Lin Zhaoyue in solitary confinement, but she didn't know what Lin Zhaoyue had done wrong.

My husband has always been very fond of his children and doesn't punish them easily.

Maybe Zhao Zhao really did something wrong.

"Tell me the truth, what happened? Did your father confine you?"

Lin Zhaoyue would never say that!

It turns out that mothers are only stricter than fathers.

In the Lin family, if something is wrong, it is wrong. There is no such thing as the father and mother playing the good cop and the bad cop.

"It's nothing serious, mother, don't worry."

Lin Zhaoyue coaxed, and when she felt the carriage slow down, she said:

"Mother, we're here."

The hunting ground is very large, and it takes almost an incense stick of time just to walk from the outside to the entrance.

Lin Zhaoyue was afraid that Mrs. Lin would ask more questions, so she quickly got off the carriage first.

Participating in the hunting expedition were royal nobles, civil and military officials, and their families. Carriages were parked one after another, almost filling up the perimeter.

Those who arrived later had to walk a long way to reach the entrance.

As soon as Duke Lin opened the curtain, he heard a familiar voice:

"Oh, Lord Lin, what a coincidence!"

Duke Lin looked up and saw that it was indeed the old bastard, Marquis Xuanping.

After silently cursing in his heart, Duke Lin also put on a smile:

"Marquis Xuanping, it's quite a coincidence."

The two of them were greeting each other, and the scene was so harmonious that one could not help but sigh, it was worthy of the friendship that came from having fought on the battlefield together.

"I just saw the old imperial tutor coming over, so I was going to go over and say hello. Duke Lin, do you want to come with us?"

"Of course we have to go together. I haven't seen the old imperial teacher for a long time..."

The two chatted as they walked towards the royal room.

Before leaving, Marquis Xuanping's sharp eyes swept over Lin Zhaoyue with a meaningful look.

Marquis Xuanping never thought that after fighting with her father for most of his life, he would be able to cooperate with his daughter one day.

If Duke Lin knew what his daughter had done, I wonder if he would be so angry that he would die.

He is quite looking forward to it!

After Mrs. Lin got off the car, Mrs. Qin, the wife of Marquis Xuanping, and several other ladies came over to greet her.

Both of them did a good job on the surface and were as close as real sisters.

"Oh, Madam Lin, what a coincidence! I heard that Miss Lin and the Crown Prince are getting married soon, so we must share in their happiness when the time comes!"

"Of course. We will prepare some wine to welcome all the ladies..."

After Lin Zhaoyue paid her respects to those ladies, she left with Qingzhu, saying that she was going to look for Xiao Ran. She didn't want to be with those ladies as she felt very tired.

There are still two incense sticks of time before the Spring Hunt starts, and people are starting to come on stage one after another.

Lin Zhaoyue originally planned to hide away for some quiet time while it was still early, but just as she was about to slip away, Duke Lin sent someone to send her over.

Following the guard, I saw Duke Lin and Xiao Yin under the pavilion from afar.

Duke Lin was a military general. Lin Zhaoyue had never seen him bow his head to anyone, nor had she seen him flatter anyone. He disdained those things.

But at this moment, seeing Duke Lin being so humble, Lin Zhaoyue felt a lump in her throat.

If she had known that her father would have to pay for her actions, she should not have been so impulsive in the villa.

Xiao Yun looked at Duke Lin in front of him, and a strange look flashed across his eyes.

It was clear that the last time he met Duke Lin, Duke Lin's attitude towards him was no different from usual.

Why are you so enthusiastic about him this time?

Duke Lin was a royalist and always kept his distance from all the princes. Even towards him, the future crown prince and future son-in-law, his attitude was only slightly friendly.

Could it be that you need something from him?

Xiao Yan reached out his hand to support Duke Lin who was constantly bowing, and said:

"Duke Lin, there is no need to be so polite. If you have something to say, just say it directly."

“I’m fine, but my daughter has been spoiled by me and has become so careless.

It's my father's fault for not teaching her. If she has done anything to offend the prince, I would like to apologize for her and hope that the prince will forgive her recklessness.

Your Highness the Crown Prince and Zhao Zhao are getting married soon, I hope Your Highness the Crown Prince can be more tolerant, she is not a bad person. "

The last time Xiao Yun went to see Duke Lin, in addition to official business, he also mentioned that Lin Zhaoyue's new coachman looked extraordinary and asked where they recruited him.

He knew that after he mentioned this, Duke Lin would definitely check Chu Bai's background.

He had selfish motives. Although he would not let Chu Bai die, he still hoped that Chu Bai could stay away from Lin Zhaoyue.

I didn't see Chu Bai today. I guess Duke Lin understood his hint.

"Zhao Zhao is my future Crown Princess. We are husband and wife, and I will tolerate and protect her. Besides, I like her to be a little spoiled."

"Your Highness, there is no need to speak for her. This time she was indeed wrong. I have already severely reprimanded her and confined her for half a month. She has already deeply realized her mistake."

Grounded?

The matter regarding Chu Bai is not a big deal, but it is not a small matter either. His identity is special. As the future Crown Princess, such a person cannot be kept by her side.

But in the final analysis, Chu Bai is just a servant in the Lin family. As long as he doesn't commit any crime, it is reasonable for the Lin family to use any kind of servant.

Whatever it is, it’s not serious enough for Duke Lin to put Zhao Zhaozhao under house arrest.

Xiao Yan wanted to say something, but when he noticed someone's eyes were on him, he turned his head to look.

Lin Zhaoyue was wearing a black riding suit. She looked at him with anger, sadness and grievance, and even her nose was a little red.

Seeing him looking over, she lowered her head obediently and walked over.

"Father."

Lin Zhaoyue called softly.

Duke Lin saw Lin Zhaoyue and said:

"Zhao Zhao, come here and apologize to the prince for accidentally stabbing him last time."

When she heard Duke Lin talking about Lin Zhaoyue stabbing him, and combined with Lin Zhaoyue’s expression just now, did she think that he was the one who told Duke Lin about it?

Xiao Yun wanted to say something but stopped.

This time, Lin Zhaoyue said nothing, but bowed obediently to the prince to apologize.

She would rather bow her head than let her father bow to others. Besides, after today, Xiao Yan would probably no longer be the crown prince.

Without the help of the Lin family, she wanted to see if Xiao Yan could still climb to that position.