The weak prince's queen

Lin Ruoyun returned to the gate of the Lin Mansion. As soon as her figure appeared at the door, Mrs. Lin, who had been waiting anxiously, came to greet her like a gust of wind.

Mrs. Lin's face was filled with concern and anxiety. She held Lin Ruoyun's hand tightly and asked impatiently, "Yun'er, what happened? Tell me quickly!"

Lin Ruoyun's cheeks flushed instantly. She lowered her head slightly and said softly with some shyness, "Mom, there are too many people here and they are talking too much. Let's go back to the room and talk about it in detail."

Mrs. Lin was such a smart person. When she saw her daughter's appearance, she immediately understood about 70% of what was going on. A happy smile immediately broke out on her face, and she kept saying, "Okay, okay, let's go back to the room and talk." As she spoke, she took Lin Ruoyun's hand and hurried towards the room.

The mother and daughter entered the room and sat down when Mrs. Lin's eyes accidentally fell on Lin Ruoyun's neck. There was a faint, almost invisible kiss mark. Mrs. Lin's eyes suddenly became sharp. She pointed at the kiss mark and blurted out, "You and the prince..."

Lin Ruoyun seemed to have her thoughts seen through. She was so shy that her ears turned red. She nodded gently, as if to agree.

Mrs. Lin was so surprised and delighted upon seeing this that her voice unconsciously rose a few notches: "Oh my, it's actually true! Did the prince say anything to you afterwards?"

Lin Ruoyun still lowered her head and replied in a voice as soft as a mosquito: "He just told the child to wait for his news at home."

Mrs. Lin pondered for a moment after hearing this, then asked, "Did he make any promises or guarantees to you?"

Lin Ruoyun shook her head gently and whispered, "No."

Madam Lin's brows furrowed slightly, a faint sense of unease rising in her heart, but she quickly concealed her emotions and said to Lin Ruoyun with a smile, "In that case, Yun'er, go wash up first, and then wait patiently at home for news from the Crown Prince."

Just as Lin Ruoyun finished washing up, a series of light, hurried footsteps approached from afar, finally stopping at the main gate of the Lin Mansion. Then, with a creaking sound, the vermilion door slowly opened, revealing a solemn, unsmiling maid. Behind her followed two burly, stern-looking guards, and the three of them entered the Lin Mansion together.

The nanny glanced around sharply, then fixed her eyes on a maid not far ahead and said, "We are here on the orders of the Crown Prince to find Miss Lin Ruoyun and bring her into the palace." Although her voice was not loud, it carried an unquestionable majesty.

The maidservant named was Bijun. After hearing this, she was shocked and did not dare to be negligent. She hurriedly ran to report the matter to Madam Lin.

Mrs. Lin was chatting with several maids in the house. When she heard what Bijun said, her face immediately lit up with joy. She hurriedly stood up and walked out the door. Soon, she was seen leading a beautiful and gentle woman to the front of the crowd.

Mrs. Lin looked at the nanny with a smile on her face and said softly, "Nanny, this is my daughter Yun'er. I wonder why you came here this time? Could you tell me a little?" Her words revealed a bit of curiosity and expectation.

The maid nodded slightly, then replied expressionlessly, "Madam, I've come here on behalf of the Crown Prince to convey a message. Miss Lin Ruoyun has been specially ordered to go to the Eastern Palace and take up the position of Warehouse Manager."

After hearing this, Lin Ruoyun's face instantly showed astonishment, her eyes widened, her mouth opened into a circle, and she couldn't help but scream: "Ah? Clothes Manager? Madam, did you hear it wrong?" The voice was sharp and loud, as if it was going to break through the sky.

However, before she could finish her words, the maid ruthlessly interrupted her. With a serious expression and a gaze as firm as a rock, the maid replied decisively, "Miss Lin, there's no need to be suspicious. I, an old servant, am very discerning and will not have misheard. This is an order personally issued by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, ordering you to immediately accompany me to the palace to take up your post." With a gentle wave of her hand, her gesture carried an undeniable authority, indicating that Lin Ruoyun should depart with her.

After hearing this, Lin Ruoyun's head shook violently like a rattle, her face full of disbelief, and she muttered to herself: "It's impossible, he clearly said that he would marry me, how could it turn out like this? How could he let me be a slave!" Tears welled up in her eyes and were about to burst out.

Seeing this, the nanny beside her slightly changed her expression and hurriedly called out, "Miss Lin, please be careful with your words and actions! You must not say such outrageous words. If they get out into the palace, I'm afraid it will bring disaster to you and your family!"

Madam Lin, standing nearby, was also terrified, her face pale with fear, her heart pounding. She quickly stepped forward, grasped her daughter's hand, and softly soothed, "Yun'er, things have come to this point, there's nothing else we can do. You should just follow Nanny into the palace obediently. Once you see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, we can thoroughly inquire about the matter."

Lin Ruoyun bit her lip. Despite feeling a thousand grievances and resentment, she knew resistance was futile in the face of the situation. Helplessly, she nodded, agreeing with her mother's proposal. Then, she slowly turned around, taking heavy steps, and followed the nanny into the distance, disappearing from everyone's sight.