The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 59 - Working Together

Lin Xingzhi was furious, growing angrier the more he thought about it. Every time he closed his eyes, he recalled Lin Wanyi falling into the water.

It was obvious that she was the one who fell into the water and endured all the suffering, yet she was still being slandered and her reputation tarnished. She only had Chunqi and Xia'an by her side, without even a physician to attend to her.

He couldn't believe it. If it were Lin Guifei or another powerful consort from a strong family who fell into the water, would they be treated the same way?

So, Lin Xingzhi wasn't just thinking about his own future; he wanted his sister to have a better life in the palace.

He had to join the army! And he had to make a name for himself!

So that the main branch would no longer be oppressed by Ronghe Hall and the West Wing! So that his parents and siblings could hold their heads high!

Understanding his intentions, Madam Dong no longer had any words to stop Lin Xingzhi from joining the army.

The child was willing to risk his life on the battlefield, ultimately because they, as parents, had failed. They couldn't change their background, but if they missed this chance to turn things around, their lives would remain the same.

Lin Xingzhi had been in the Imperial City Guard for many years without any progress, showing that the path to advancement in Shengjing was essentially blocked by the others.

In that case, it was better to abandon these ties and go to the military camp, relying on his own skills to fight his way up.

"If Heaven favors me and I carve out a path, then our family will have hope, and Qianqian in the palace will have hope too. If Heaven doesn't favor me and something happens to me, at least it's my fate, and it's better than living a life of humiliation."

Seeing his determination, Madam Dong bit her lip, about to say something, but was interrupted by Master Lin.

"Good, you're a good child of the Lin family."

Master Lin looked at his eldest son with tears in his eyes. He was now half a head taller than him, no longer the young child who needed their protection.

So he said.

"Heshong is right. Rather than being humiliated like this, it's better to let him go out and make a name for himself. This opportunity is rare, and he has gained favor in front of the Fourth Prince. As parents, we should support him."

He had lived a life of humiliation.

Firstly, it was due to his personality, as he couldn't get angry easily.

Secondly, it was due to his lack of ability. His father had given him opportunities, but he couldn't seize them.

Thirdly, and most importantly, the Zhan Wang Mansion and Princess Rongkang were powerful, and they had no one to rely on. Confronting them head-on was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, seeking death.

Now that the children had grown up, he had fewer concerns.

Just as his son said, he should indeed think about how to plan for the children's future.

Master Lin gave his younger son Lin Muzhi a reassuring pat on the back, acknowledging the hope in his eyes. The family embraced each other, conveying understanding without the need for words.

Outside the palace, some were watching the excitement, while others were making decisions.

Inside the palace, some were currying favor with the powerful, while others were stepping on the weak.