The Wang Clan of Central Shu!
This chess piece was a last-minute idea from Lin Yi. Since Wang Zijin had come on her own initiative, it would be a good opportunity to deliver a message to them, to let them know what cruelty truly meant.
By establishing connections with the southern chieftains in Sichuan and influencing the situation of the Great Ning Dynasty through Wang Jialin Yi, they could focus on their work without worrying about Li Anlan causing trouble later.
After pondering for a moment, Wang Zijin smiled wryly and said, "Your Highness, I cannot make this decision myself; I need to consult my father!"
This concerns the future of a family; it's not something a single woman can decide.
Lin Yi glanced at her and smiled, "Of course. Have your brother or the steward go back and ask your father. I look forward to your father's decision, former Grand Tutor!"
Wang Zijin smiled bitterly. Her father had schemed his whole life, but he never expected that he would still outmaneuver her. In the end, he had underestimated the Lin Clan.
She was about to speak when she heard light footsteps approaching, and she couldn't help but frown.
Looking up, Wang Zijin's face immediately stiffened. The woman in front of her not only possessed unparalleled beauty, but also exuded a sense of authority, which made Wang Zijing's heart sink.
Behind her was Lin Yi's personal maid, Haitang, who seemed to subtly defer to her.
This woman is extraordinary!
"Is this Lin Yi's woman?"
The person with such authority in this backyard could not possibly be an outsider. The respect in the eyes of the maids further attests to this woman's status.
"My lord, you wanted to see me?"
Cai Yan glanced at Wang Zijin, then looked away and returned her gaze to her lord. In her heart, everyone else was unimportant except for her lord.
"What a nice view!"
When Zhang Long and Zhao Hu saw Cai Yan, they were immediately awestruck by her beauty, but they dared not look at her for long, knowing in their hearts that she was probably the prince's woman.
No wonder the Crown Prince doesn't think much of Wang Zijin; with this person here, Wang Zijin is really no problem.
Her aura alone is enough to overshadow the Crown Princess; she has the bearing of an Empress.
Lin Yi gestured for Cai Yan to sit beside him and said with a smile, " Wenji, from today onwards, the inner courtyard of the Prince's mansion is your responsibility. I will have Haitang assist you. If anyone doesn't know the rules, you can handle it yourself!"
"I'm in charge of the backyard?"
Cai Yan blushed. As a renowned talented woman, she was quick-witted and immediately realized that her lord wanted her to make the decision.
"That's right, it's up to you!"
Seeing her shyness, a smile flashed in Lin Yi's eyes. This woman was truly both innocent and alluring.
Cai Yan glanced at Wang Zijin beside her, frowned slightly, and asked, "My lord, who is this younger sister?" She noticed a hint of disgust in Haitang's eyes and was taken aback.
"This is a new maid from the Prince's mansion; she'll be under your command from now on!" Lin Yi smiled slightly as he introduced her.
maid?
Wang Zijin's face stiffened. Lin Yi actually dared to say that she was just a maid! This was simply outrageous! With her beauty, even if she wasn't the princess, she should at least be a concubine.
She instinctively wanted to retort, but seeing the smile on Lin Yi's face, she swallowed the words that were about to come out.
Lin Yi ignored her and smiled at Cai Yan, saying, " Haitang knows this Miss Wang Clan. You can ask her if you don't know anything."
Cai Yan looked at Haitang, who glanced at the pleading Wang Zijin and a smile flashed in her eyes. "So this is how arrogant you are, now you know how powerful our prince is."
She didn't hide anything and told him about Wang Zijin's situation.
Upon hearing this, Cai Yan frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Rest assured, my lord, I will teach this young lady a lesson in manners!"
In her opinion, this Wang Zijin was really ungrateful. How could she be so presumptuous when her lord was such a genius? She was truly ungrateful for her good fortune.
Women should know the rules.
Huh!
Seeing a hint of authority flash across Cai Yan's face, Lin Yi's eyes lit up. This girl really did have the air of a first wife; no wonder she was the daughter of the great Confucian scholar Cai Yong.
Etiquette was of utmost importance to her, and this Wang Zijin's arrogance clearly violated her taboos.
"My name is Cai Yan, and I am in charge of the Prince's mansion's backyard!" Cai Yan glanced at her and said in a deep voice.
Cai Yan!
Editor-in-Chief of the Northern Daily?
The most talented woman in Xiliang!
Upon hearing the name, Wang Zijin instantly recognized the woman. It was indeed her; this woman was truly extraordinary.
She said bitterly, " Wang Zijin greets Miss Cai Yan!"
"Well, from now on you'll serve the Prince in the backyard, but you must know the rules!" Cai Yan glanced at her and said in a deep voice.
Wang Zijin glanced at Lin Yi, and seeing that he ignored her, she felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. She was afraid that she could only remain a maid until the Wang Clan of Central Shu made a statement.
She was so angry she almost vomited blood; she wished she hadn't come.
After handing Wang Zijin over to Cai Yan, Lin Yi went to the front yard to see Bai Zizai.
The old man's handing over 50,000 Asura Army to me already shows my attitude: they are one of my own. I also need to let him know some of my plans.
Bai Zizai was in the courtyard, saw Lin Yi and asked with a smile, "Young Master, have you seen that Wang Zijin?"
"Haha, I saw her! She said you humiliated her Wang Clan!"
Lin Yi could tell what the guy meant from his winking and grimacing, but he was just amused and exasperated; they were all such playful old folks.
"This..."
Bai Zizai's face darkened, and he explained in a low voice, "Your Highness, it's not that I, Bai Zizai, am overstepping my bounds, but this girl's father is a scoundrel who dares to do things for Li Anlan. It would be inappropriate for her to become the Crown Princess."
The current crown prince is not someone he can discipline; he can only offer advice in whispers.
"Don't worry, she's just a maid in the Prince's mansion now. Wenji is watching her." Having said that, Lin Yi naturally didn't hide anything from him and told him directly.
This old man has worked diligently for Northern Liang his whole life; there's no reason for him to worry about this matter.
Upon hearing Cai Yan, Bai Zizai's eyes lit up, and he smiled, "Your Highness has excellent taste. This Cai Wenji is exceptionally talented and beautiful, and she clearly comes from a distinguished family, possessing an air of nobility. She is absolutely the first choice for a princess consort."
" Uncle Bai, don't worry about this. I have a plan!"
Lin Yi rolled his eyes at him, took out a map from his body and handed it to him, saying in a deep voice, " Uncle Bai, you are an elder of Northern Liang and have made great contributions to Northern Liang."
I'll accept your Asura Army, but I hope you'll hand it over to me personally after this battle!
This battle!!!
Upon hearing this, Bai Zizai's pupils contracted. If he still didn't understand, he would be incredibly foolish.
The Crown Prince is preparing to make a move.
So who is the target?