Lin Yi now commands an army of nearly 500,000, whose strength has even surpassed that of Northern Liang, and he commands seven legions.
Such strength is beyond the control of any single aristocratic family. Even the so-called Wang Clan of Central Shu cannot stop this trend. If they are sensible, they may be given a way out in the future; otherwise, they will be killed without mercy.
Wang Zijin's arrival in Xiliang today was clearly out of necessity; otherwise, this woman would probably be longing for the position of Crown Princess.
"Your Highness, a guest has arrived outside. She claims to be the Princess Consort and wishes to see you," a maidservant hurried in and whispered.
princess?
Lin Yi's lips twitched. What a self-proclaimed princess! It must be Wang Zijin's here.
This woman is quite interesting; she's actually calling herself a princess right off the bat. Isn't that a bit too hasty? Is she giving up the position of crown princess and trying to abandon the darkness for the light?
The maid glanced at Zhang Long Zhao Hu, then whispered, "Your Highness, Old Master Bai said that Wang Zijin is from a merchant family, so he can only enter through the side door..."
She recounted everything that had happened in the front yard, not daring to conceal anything.
"Yes, I already knew about this!" Lin Yi nodded slightly. This was the Prince's residence, and even Bai Zizai couldn't overstep his bounds without his tacit approval.
However, since Bai Zizai was willing to take the lead, he was happy to watch the show.
However, this Bai Zizai is quite interesting. He should have figured out his father's intentions, yet he's making things difficult for the Wang Clan. He's doing this to vent his anger.
He couldn't help but laugh and said, " Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, do you think I should see her?"
"I dare not speak presumptuously!"
The two men were startled and quickly lowered their heads. This was not a matter they could speak of. As servants, if they didn't know their place, they were not far from death.
Hahaha!
Seeing their expressions, Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh out loud, waving his hand and saying, "It was just a casual remark. Since that's the case, let's go take a look. I'm quite curious to see her expression right now."
He knew a little about what Wang Zijin had done in the past, but he didn't take it seriously; at most, he was just annoyed.
But now that this woman has come knocking on my door, I might as well meet her.
He then summoned a maid, gave her a few instructions, and went directly to the backyard.
Zhang Long and Zhao Hu quickly followed.
At this moment, it felt as if they had returned to the Northern Liang of the past, back to the time when Lin Yi led the two of them to tease Wang Zijin, but the prince at this moment was no longer the same as before.
Upon reaching the living room, he saw Wang Zijin and couldn't help but chuckle, "It seems the Crown Princess is in a hurry!"
At this moment, she felt anxious and uneasy, as if she were a criminal awaiting judgment. Even her pride could not calm down, and her face was filled with anxiety.
Upon hearing the laughter, Wang Zijin's pupils contracted, and she instantly looked at Lin Yi. After recognizing the person, she was struck dumb.
What does that smile mean? Is it mocking himself?
" Lin Yi!"
" Wang Zijin, how have you been?"
Lin Yi smiled, slowly walked over, and plopped down on the throne, watching Wang Zijin and her constantly changing expressions.
Wang Zijin's expression changed several times in quick succession. She gritted her teeth and said, " Lin Yi, why do you have to humiliate me like this? It's just that I rejected you back then. Is it really necessary to do this?"
"How dare you!"
The maid's expression changed, and she was about to step forward to stop Wang Zijin, but Lin Yi stopped her.
He laughed and said, " Wang Zijin, you don't seem to understand your situation! In my eyes, your Wang Clan is no different from a speck of dust. If I wanted to deal with you, I wouldn't even need to lift a finger; your family would be gone."
Besides, do you really think you're that important? To be honest, I was only after your body back then, and now I don't even think much of you!
"Believe it or not, if I just ask, even the 'Crown Prince's father' you used to talk about will have to send me women. And who do you think you are?"
My youthful self is long gone; now, I can get any beauty with a wave of my hand, and they all come to me on their own.
He's just a Wang Zijin, and he's ultimately overestimating himself.
"You!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Zijin nearly went crazy. He actually said to her face that he was lusting after her body.
That's bad enough, but to say she looks down on her is just too much! She's starting to question her life choices. She was chosen as the Crown Princess, after all; she can't be that bad, can she?
However, she believed what Lin Yi said afterward.
She had already heard on the way here that Lin Yi now commands an army of over 100,000 and occupies Ningchuan Commandery. The Lin Clan father and son now have approximately 500,000 troops, and the emperor is probably in a real bind.
If a woman can solve the problem, the emperor certainly wouldn't hesitate to use her.
The Wang Clan is nothing but a joke in the face of an army of 500,000.
In fact, she had already resigned herself to her fate on the way. Other things might be deceiving, but the approval of the people would never lie.
Lin Yi today is a completely different person from before.
She knew perfectly well that the fate of the Wang Clan was now in Lin Yi's hands; if she made even the slightest mistake, the entire Wang Clan would be doomed.
call!
She let out a long sigh, looking utterly defeated, and said with a bitter smile, "Your Highness, what exactly do you want? It's true that you don't take the Wang Clan seriously now, but my Wang Clan has never done anything to wrong your Lin Clan. Why must you be so ruthless?"
"Are you begging me?"
A smile flashed in Lin Yi's eyes. This woman lowered her head quickly; she was a smart woman. Indeed, strength was everything.
What pride of noble ladies, what arrogance of the Crown Princess, in the end, they could not withstand the power of Northern Liang and Xiliang.
Wang Zijin nodded and said with a wry smile, "Yes, I beg you to spare the Wang Clan. I'm willing to do anything, including marry you."
hehe!
Lin Yi glanced at her and laughed, "You think too highly of yourself. Do you really think you're worth the entire Wang Clan? As for whether your Wang Clan has done anything wrong, that's not for you to decide, it's for me!"
Forehead!
Wang Zijin's face turned pale instantly. Lin Yi's words were already very blunt; he probably wouldn't let the Wang Clan off easily.
She gritted her teeth and said, "Your Highness, how can you forgive my Wang Clan?"
" The Wang Clan of Central Shu!"
Lin Yi looked at her and smiled, "If the Wang Clan of Central Shu is sensible and becomes my pawn, I can give you a chance. Otherwise, you can't change the overall situation, my Crown Princess!"
Snap!
Wang Zijin slumped onto the stool. The idea of her being the Crown Princess was an insult to her. If Lin Yi didn't agree, even if the Crown Prince wanted to marry her, he couldn't.
The Wang Clan is now completely at Lin Yi's mercy.