Duke Rong Guo glanced at his wife and children, and under their earnest gaze, he walked towards Lin Zhi.
Lin Zhi had already returned to the main hall, sitting lazily and casually on a high-backed chair. He completely regarded the faces of everyone in the Rongguo Palace as an insignificant drama.
It wasn't until Duke Rong stood in front of him that he lazily raised his eyelids, his eyes were as cold as frost.
"Sect Leader Lin." Rong Guogong took a deep breath: "If you have anything to say, just say it. If you need anything, I will fully cooperate with you."
"Master!"
Princess Ningcheng's pupils shrank sharply: "How could you!"
"Shut up!" Rong Guogong shouted in a deep voice: "As long as you manage the back house with peace of mind, I, the Duke, have the final say on matters in the front yard!"
Princess Ningcheng's voice stopped suddenly and she stared at Duke Rong Guo in disbelief.
Zhang Pingyuan was relieved for her: "Mother, just... listen to father."
Duke Rong Guo withdrew his gaze from Princess Ningcheng and still looked at Lin Zhi: "Sect Master Lin, you have something to say."
It was rare that Duke Rong could clear his mind for a moment, so Lin Zhi put down the tea cup in his hand with interest.
"Hand over Madam Marquis Jing'an," he said.
"Shi Qing?"
Duke Rong Guo was stunned. He never thought that what Lin Zhi asked for would be Zhang Shiqing.
"Shi Qing married into the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion a long time ago. If Sect Master Lin wants to find someone, he should go to the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion."
Duke Rong Guo had a headache.
His daughter was brought up to be arrogant and willful, which caused a lot of trouble. With the blessing of her father and brother, her life was safe and smooth, and her temper became more and more arrogant.
Duke Rong Guo gritted his teeth. If he had known this, he shouldn't have always dealt with the aftermath for her. Maybe she could have restrained herself.
Now I won't provoke this lunatic Lin Zhi!
"If Sect Master Lin is there when needed, I can have someone pick her up."
Duke Rongguo spoke firmly. No matter what, the century-old foundation of the Duke's mansion cannot be destroyed in one day. As long as Lin Zhi is satisfied, he can give up everything.
She's just a married daughter, so it's really nothing.
"My lord, you are crazy!" Princess Ningcheng frowned again: "Not to mention that Shi Qing is now Madam Hou. Even if she does not leave the cabinet, can the distinguished young lady of our country's palace meet any man at will?"
Lin Zhi curled up the corners of his lips, and raised his narrow phoenix eyes to look at Princess Ningcheng who was not good at learning. He raised his hand and made a gesture of wiping his neck.
Princess Ningcheng was speechless for a moment.
"Yuan'er." Duke Rong Guo said with a stern face, "Your mother is not feeling very well. Help her to rest in the backyard. Then send someone..."
His voice paused slightly, and he said after a moment of hesitation: "Go to the Jing'an Marquis Mansion in person and bring your sister over. Just say that your mother is sick and you want to see her."
"father!"
This time, even Zhang Pingyuan found it incredible. How could his father compromise with Lin Zhi?
It’s enough to put their mother under house arrest. If they trick their married sister back into the family and something goes wrong, what will happen to their Rongguo Duke’s face?
"Go quickly!"
Duke Rong Guo looked sinister, and for the first time he discovered that as the head of the family, he had no authority at all in this family. The idea of rectifying the family tradition once flashed through his mind. Now...
Right now, you still have to serve the great god in front of you first.
"Sect Master Lin, are you satisfied with this arrangement?"
"Not really."
Lin Zhi spoke quietly, which made Duke Rong tremble in fright.
"I did not allow anyone to leave."
"Pingyuan, help your mother come back." Rong Guogong followed the good example and immediately called his wife and children back loudly.
"But..." He frowned and looked a little embarrassed: "If Yuan'er is not allowed to come forward, I'm afraid no one will be able to tempt my unfilial daughter."
"This is not difficult." Lin Zhi looked at Princess Ningcheng with a half-smile but not a smile: "Just look at the princess's attitude."