Accidentally dressed as an empress

Lingyun City

There was an uneasy atmosphere in the Lin Mansion. The servants were rushing back and forth, their footsteps chaotic and hurried.

Early in the morning, a carriage was parked quietly outside the side door of the Lin Mansion. The horse pawed its hooves from time to time and snorted continuously.

The guards laboriously carried packages into the carriage, which contained Zhong Ye's favorite snacks and a winter coat that she had carefully prepared for him to keep him warm during the night on the road.

Lin Zihan's face was filled with worry, her brows furrowed into a deep frown. She brought Zhong Ye to the carriage and held Zhong Ye's arm tightly with both hands. "Ye'er, hurry up, the carriage will take you to Dongling!"

Her voice was filled with urgency. "General Zhong Rong has made a grave mistake, and the Chu army is charging in like wolves and tigers. You know my uncle's temper. He must be furious right now, and he'll definitely take his anger out on you. This Lin Mansion is no longer a safe place."

Zhong Ye's lips trembled slightly, his eyes filled with reluctance, but he also knew the situation was critical, so he could only nod vigorously and said, "You have to be more careful too."

After saying that, he hurriedly got on the carriage and gripped the armrest tightly, his knuckles turning white from the exertion.

He leaned forward and kissed Lin Zihan on the face, "My dear wife, take care. We will see each other again."

Lin Zihan gritted his teeth, patted the carriage vigorously, and shouted to the guards, "Hurry up! Make sure to send my husband to Dongling safely!"

The carriage started slowly, the wheels rumbling on the stone road, raising a cloud of dust, and gradually disappeared outside the gate of the Lin Mansion.

Lin Zihan stood there, looking at the direction where the carriage was going away. He stood there for a long time, until the vague shadow completely disappeared. Then he sighed softly, turned around and stepped into the Lin Mansion to face the unknown storm.

The gate of the Lin Mansion slowly opened, and Lin Zihan stepped into the mansion step by step.

With every step she took, the torment and determination in her heart grew stronger.

Once back at the mansion, he headed straight towards the main house.

Inside the main house, the candlelight flickered, and the light and shadows swayed restlessly on the wall. Father Lin had already been waiting there, looking anxious.

Seeing Lin Zihan come in, Lin's father immediately stood up, walked quickly to him, and asked anxiously, "Where is your husband? Where did he go? An envoy came to the palace early this morning. His Majesty suddenly summoned him to the palace for some unknown reason. This matter cannot be delayed any longer!"

Lin Zihan's body stiffened slightly, and a barely perceptible trace of pain flashed across his face, but it disappeared in an instant, replaced by a determined expression.

She slowly raised her hand and took out a letter of divorce that she had prepared long ago from her sleeve. The paper of the letter was slightly yellowed and looked particularly dazzling under the candlelight.

She took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Father, there's no need to look for him. I've divorced him now." After that, she gently placed the divorce letter on the table. Her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, her knuckles turning white, as if she was trying her best to restrain the surging emotions in her heart.

Father Lin's eyes widened in shock at this sudden move. He picked up the divorce letter and quickly scanned the contents, his face filled with shock and confusion. "Why...why is this? You and your wife have always been so loving, how could you suddenly..."

Lin Zihan turned his head slightly, avoiding his father's inquiring gaze. He looked out the window at the dark night sky and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "The situation is critical now. General Zhong Rong has made a serious mistake. The Chu army is approaching. My uncle will definitely take his anger out on the Zhong family. Ye'er... he's a member of the Zhong family. Only by doing this can we perhaps save his life."

There was a hint of sadness in her eyes. That was the choice she had to make in this world to protect the ones she loved.

After hearing this, Lin's father was silent for a long time, slowly put down the divorce letter, sighed, patted Lin Zihan's shoulder, and said nothing more.

Lin Zihan clenched his fist and said, "If you want to enter the palace, then I have to go."