Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Chu Jinling clung tightly to Lin Sisi, refusing to let go. âNo, I wonât marry anyone else except Sisi!â
âNinth Brother, donât be reckless. The marriage of the prince is no childâs play. Lin Sisi isnât worthy of you, so thereâs no need for you to worry anymore,â Chu Chengye coldly remarked.
Witnessing Chu Jinlingâs determination, he felt a slight sense of satisfaction.
In the past, he had almost married Su Yingxue, but now she wouldnât even look at him.
Chu Jinling was his younger brother. If he couldnât have what he wanted, why should Chu Jinling be able to attain it so easily?
â1 wonât agree, no matter what anyone says!â
Chu Jinling stood firm against everyone. No one could separate him from Lin Sisi.
Chu Mingyuan was visibly angered and gave the command, âMen, escort Lin Sisi out. Send the Ninth Prince to the Noble Consortâs Palace. He is not to leave without an imperial decree!â
The imperial guards beside Chu Mingyuan showed no courtesy to Chu Jinling, they quickly intervened and separated him from Lin Sisi.
When Chu Yihan arrived with Su Yingxue, Lin Aotian was receiving a beating outside the hall.
âStop!â Chu Yihan shouted.
Upon seeing Chu Yihan, the palace servants immediately knelt in fear. âYour Highness, this is the emperorâs order. General Lin did not properly discipline his daughter, and Lin Sisi had an affair with the people from the palace. The emperor has punished General Lin with 200 strokes of the cane, but only 60 have been administered so far.â
âGeneral Lin is already advanced in age. How can he survive 200 strokes?â Su Yingxueâs face turned pale.
Seeing her assertive demeanor, the palace servants did not dare to speak and remained obediently kneeling.
Su Yingxue quickly approached Lin Aotian and administered a pill to protect his heart. âGeneral Lin, are you alright? Hold on!â
âMiss Su, please save my daughterâ¦â
Lin Aotianâs breath was weak as he weakly pointed towards the hall. âIâm fine, but Sisiâ¦â
âGeneral Lin, donât worry. Sisi will be fine.â
Su Yingxue felt deeply guilty.
âMen, take General Lin back to the residence for medical treatment.â Chu Yihan ordered coldly.
âYour Highness, this is the emperorâs order. There are still 140 strokes remaining!â The palace servant hesitated.
âHow about I let you replace General Lin?â Chu Yihan swept a sharp gaze over the palace servant who spoke, and instantly, the servant fell to the ground in fear. âYour Highness, spare me! Your Highness, spare me!â
Chu Yihan, accompanied by Su Yingxue, entered the hall. Inside, chaos reigned. Lin Sisi and Chu Jinling were embracing each other, enduring the blows. When finally separated, Chu Jinling rushed forward like a fool and collided with an imperial guardâs scabbard, resulting in a sizable bump on his forehead.
One of the imperial guards accidentally toppled him over, and he nearly hit the back of his head on the ground. Thankfully, Chu Yihan steadied him.
Upon seeing Chu Yihan, Chu Jinling treated him as a lifeline, hugging Chu Yihanâs arm and shouting, âImperial Uncle, I donât want to cancel the marriage! Help me save Sisi, and⦠and General Lin outside!â
âDr. Su⦠Dr. Su, please save my father!â
Lin Sisi was sheltered in Su Yingxueâs embrace, crying aloud.
Su Yingxue patted her back and consoled, âDonât worry. Your father has already been sent back to the residence by Your Highness. He will be fine. But you⦠what happened to you?â
âI⦠I just saw a few of my fatherâs old subordinates and chatted with them for a while. 1 donât know why I fainted. When I woke up, Iâ¦â
Lin Sisi cried, lowering her head and biting her lip in shame..