The weak prince's queen

Master Lin dragged his tired body slowly through the gate of the mansion, his heavy footsteps echoing in the silent courtyard. As he turned the corner, his eyes fell on his daughter Lin Ruoyun, who was concentrating on fiddling with flowers and plants in the yard.

Lin Ruoyun, dressed in a pale pink silk dress, was as graceful as a peach blossom in full bloom in spring. Her slender fingers gently caressed the petals, a faint smile playing on the corners of her mouth, as if the only thing left in the world were these beautiful flowers to keep her company.

However, Master Lin was in no mood to appreciate the beauty. His anger burned like a raging fire. He quickly approached Lin Ruoyun, his eyes wide open, and sternly shouted, "As a lady of noble birth, you should stay in your boudoir and do needlework! It's unbecoming to be out and about all day fiddling with flowers and plants! And don't even bother to talk about irrelevant matters!"

Lin Ruoyun was startled by the sudden roar, and the flowerpot in her hands almost slipped. She looked up at her father's furious face in horror, and her heart was in a state of panic. But she quickly gathered herself and asked cautiously, "Father, why are you so angry? What happened?"

Master Lin snorted coldly, glared at Lin Ruoyun fiercely, and replied angrily, "Humph! You still have the nerve to ask me? It's all because of that awful idea you came up with earlier! Now, not only have you harmed your father, but you've also caused several of your colleagues to suffer His Majesty's punishment!"

Hearing this, Lin Ruoyun showed a hint of surprise on her face, and hurriedly explained: "But father, this is clearly what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince meant..."

Master Lin interrupted her impatiently, "Shut up! Regardless of how you met this so-called 'Prince', or whether he doesn't even exist, you must never trust others so easily again, lest you be exploited and deceived by those with ulterior motives. From today on, you will stay in your room and not step out of it! Someone, bring the young lady back to her room and keep her under strict watch!"

Lin Ruoyun was terribly anxious and wanted to continue defending herself, but seeing her father's resolute attitude and the servants watching her intently, she knew that any more words would be futile. Helplessly, she could only cry out in tears, "Father, please believe me. Everything I say is true. That man is truly the Crown Prince!"

However, Master Lin had already made up his mind and simply waved his hand coldly. Immediately afterwards, several strong servants quickly stepped forward and escorted Lin Ruoyun towards her boudoir. Although Lin Ruoyun struggled and cried out along the way, she was eventually forcibly escorted into the room and locked inside.

At this moment, Bijun was seen holding a letter tightly in her hand and hurriedly walked into Mrs. Lin's elegantly decorated room.

As soon as she entered the room, Bijun bowed respectfully to Mrs. Lin and said softly, "Madam, someone outside has sent a letter, saying it is for the young lady." After that, she carefully handed the letter in her hand to Mrs. Lin.

Mrs. Lin had been lazily resting on the bed, but upon hearing this, a beaming smile lit up her face, and she sat up straight. She reached out impatiently and snatched the letter from Bijun's hand, carefully examining the handwriting on the envelope. She muttered to herself, "It must be him! It must be him who sent the letter!" Then, filled with joy, she ordered Bijun, "Quick! Go get the young lady!"

However, Bijun looked troubled. After a moment's hesitation, she replied softly, "Madam, the young lady... the young lady is now being punished by the master to reflect on her mistakes behind closed doors."

Upon hearing this, Madam Lin's expression changed instantly. She anxiously asked, "What? How could this happen? What on earth happened? Why didn't anyone tell me earlier?"

Seeing that Madam Lin was angry, Bijun was frightened and hurriedly explained, "Madam, I was just passing by the courtyard when I happened to hear the servants talking about it. That's when I learned about the young lady being punished."

Mrs. Lin frowned, pondering for a moment. Then she stood up decisively and said firmly, "No, this matter cannot be delayed. It concerns Yun'er's future! Let's go and check on the young lady's room."

Bijun nodded quickly and replied, "Yes, ma'am." After that, she hurried forward and carefully supported Mrs. Lin's arm. The two of them hurriedly walked towards the young lady's room.

Madam Lin walked to Lin Ruoyun's room with elegant and eager steps. Before she even got close, she saw two respectful servants standing at the door. When they saw Madam Lin coming, they hurriedly bowed and greeted in unison, "Hello, Madam..."

Madam Lin's face was as gloomy as water. She glanced at the two of them fiercely, and then ordered in an unquestionable tone: "Open the door!"

The servants looked embarrassed upon hearing this. One of them hesitated and replied, "But Madam, this is the master's order. We dare not make the decision on our own..."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Lin's eyebrows immediately raised and she shouted angrily, "I will explain to the master myself. You just have to do as I say! Open the door quickly!" Her voice was high-pitched and majestic, shaking the two servants.

Faced with the aggressive Madam Lin, the two servants could not withstand the pressure after all. They could only nod in agreement and then reached out their hands tremblingly to slowly push the door open.

The moment the door opened, a slight noise was heard from inside. Then, Lin Ruoyun hurried out. She looked at her mother outside with surprise, her eyes slightly red and her lips trembling. As soon as she called out, "Mom..." tears welled up in her eyes, threatening to fall.

Seeing her daughter in such a state, Madam Lin's heart tightened. She quickly stepped forward and took Lin Ruoyun's hand. At the same time, she quickly took out a letter from her bosom and handed it to her, urging her anxiously, "Don't just cry, child. Read this letter first. Is it the prince who wants to invite you again?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruoyun's face instantly melted away, replaced by an unconcealable joy. She eagerly reached out to take the letter, then began to read it intently. Soon, she had finished the entire letter, her lips curling up unconsciously into a sweet smile. She nodded happily and said to Madam Lin, "Mother, it really is the prince! He's invited me to meet him at Zuixianlou again."