The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law-Chapter 948 - 942 Agreed Conditions

"Since you’ve already thought everything through, I won’t stop you anymore, but I hope that the deeds you undertake in the future won’t let me down."

Jin Zijin nodded slightly and said, "You’ve agreed to let Youyou enter the family; I promise to repay you with a bright and splendid world inside and out."

"Good!" The Emperor suddenly stood up, laughing loudly as he left.

Jin Zijin also laughed. Keeping the Dao Sect away from the court and returning the imperial power entirely to legitimate rule was exactly what his master intended!

After the Emperor had left, an immediate order was issued: to release Lun Yu, that mouse who had been dodging and hiding.

Of course, Lun Yu didn’t know this yet.

When he returned to Zhongcui Palace, Jin Zijin was leisurely enjoying his midday meal.

Looking at the table full of delicacies that were a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, he couldn’t help but swallow.

This was Lun Yu’s first visit to the Imperial Palace, and indeed, the palace meals lived up to their reputation. How could he eat such a large tableful all by himself?

"You sit down and eat as well," Jin Zijin said indifferently.

Lun Yu felt it was the most pleasant sound he had heard in a while.

"Well, I won’t be polite then." Lun Yu sat down happily across the long table, his reach falling short, unable to grab a bit of everything.

Jin Zijin was almost finished eating. A palace attendant brought water to cleanse his mouth and a brocade cloth to wipe his hands.

Once he had seen to his needs and dismissed the attendants, he said to Lun Yu, "Once you’ve finished eating, you can go back. Tell her that good news is on the way, and not to worry."

"Oh!" Lun Yu ate heartily, replying vaguely with his mouth full.

"Also, the order for your arrest has been rescinded. You are free."

Lun Yu gulped down his food with a single "glug" sound, and that turned out to be the most delightful thing he had ever heard.

...

Lin Qianqing had returned to the Lin Family, which came as a surprise to Gu Youyou.

That was because the Empress and Madam Lin were from the same family, and they usually shared similar values, both typically disliking the idea of women roaming around.

So, even though Lin Qianqing and Xie Qinyun were both married off, while Xie Qinyun often left the Prince Qin Residence under the pretext of visiting her aging father, Lin Qianqing could not do the same. Since her marriage, the number of times she had returned to the Lin Family could be counted on one hand, usually only during important festivals and holidays, with no chance of returning during normal times.

Gu Youyou said, "It’s neither the New Year nor the festival season, so how come you’re back?"

Lin Qianqing had noticeably more smiles than before, unclear whether it was because she had come to terms with something or if she was simply happy to return to the Lin Family.

She said, "King Jin mentioned I was stifled staying in the residence all the time. If I can be happier by going out more often, he’s allowed me to leave the residence regularly. However, I must return by the rooster’s crow every day."

"Oh? King Jin allowed you to leave the residence? Have your feelings for each other improved?"

Lin Qianqing’s face flushed slightly as she said, "How can that be? He doesn’t understand me, and I don’t understand him. It’s pretty good the way it is. Just like cousin said, when I’m bored, I’ll just pull in those scheming concubines to deal with, and it keeps me from being bored."

... Such a multitude of women in the harem, Gu Youyou couldn’t help but shake her head.

"By the way, is Real Person Jin truly the Crown Prince? That really is quite unexpected."

Gu Youyou softly laughed and said, "Since the Emperor has acknowledged him, then that’s what he is. It’s rare for you to come back, let’s not talk about these matters. Come on, I’ll make some desserts for you today."

Cousin’s desserts were unique and delicious. After Lin Qianqing had one, she never had a chance to taste them again, so naturally, she was very pleased.

"Good, good, I didn’t expect such good timing. I’m in for a treat today."