Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite-Chapter 402: Ghostly Tricks

If Lin Wanyi can be protected, it means that all the children in Yihua Palace can be protected.

Only then can the main branch of the Lin Family be safe.

If they are all safe, there’s a way to save the Dong Family.

Otherwise, it would implicate a whole string of people, and even the Feng family might also run into trouble.

Although Xia An didn’t explicitly say it, Lin Wanyi could still hear it out.

Fortunately, she is nearly three months pregnant now, and things are relatively stable.

So a brief emotional fluctuation will not affect her for the time being.

Thus, Lin Wanyi took a few deep breaths and instructed Qiu Ming.

"Mr. Qiu, first send a message to Nanny Du, making sure she takes good care of the Second Prince. If something happens to the Dong Family, I might also have problems here; by that time, I won’t be able to help. If something really happens, she must go to the Empress Dowager to seek rescue!"

"No matter how you put it, the Second Prince was raised under the Empress Dowager’s knee for a while, and he is her grandson. If something really happens, the Empress Dowager can protect him to some extent."

Then she continued instructing.

"And also about a few children, now that the weather is getting colder, they shouldn’t leave the palace if not necessary. Let them stay and play in the left wing; make sure to check their clothing, food, and shelter repeatedly to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the chaos to sabotage."

"Yes, Your Highness, don’t worry, this servant will go and give instructions now."

After Qiu Ming went out, Lin Wanyi took Xia An’s hand and whispered in her ear.

"Regarding my pregnancy, you only need to tell Chunqi. All the medicinal recipes and food can only be touched by the two of you, understand?"

"Rest assured, Your Highness, even at the cost of my life, I won’t let anyone tamper with these things. I will ensure your safety and protection!"

As for the remaining matters, Lin Wanyi felt it was still necessary to meet with the Emperor or her elder brother to decide.

From her understanding of the Emperor, this matter would definitely not be that simple.

There was a moment when Lin Wanyi wondered if the Emperor’s previous kindness to her was a deliberate act to numb her, thereby numbing the Lin and Dong Families.

After all, the issue of foreign relatives interfering in politics is indeed serious when put into perspective.

But she quickly dismissed this thought.

The main branch of the Lin Family and the Dong Family, and even herself, all rose because of the Emperor’s favor.

If the Emperor truly regarded them as a threat, he could simply withdraw his support.

There were plenty of people eager to step over the main branch of the Lin Family and the Dong Family to climb up.

Why bother with such a hassle?

Therefore, after thinking it over, Lin Wanyi preferred to think the Emperor was putting on a show.

A show for those in the shadows to see.

As for the purpose...

It’s probably the same as when he previously said he wanted to be an "inept ruler."

The downfall of the Dong Family and the constraints on the main branch of the Lin Family.

The favor she received in the palace is no longer the same as before, which means the future of the Fifth Prince is also bleak.

With that, it’s likely to please certain people.

One must admit that this time, the mastermind really hit the snake on its weak spot.

Targeting the Dong Family, then slowly dragging in the main branch of the Lin Family, Lin Wanyi, and even the Feng family and Fourth Prince Mansion isn’t impossible.

This ghostly trick is indeed formidable.

Since when has Imperial Concubine Yi become so capable? This made Lin Wanyi have to delve deeper.

But for some reason, the face of Consort Mu flashed through her mind.

Seems harmless but is very strategic in every step.

Imperial Concubine Yi isn’t stupid; how could she easily accept a "traitor"?

Therefore, the biggest possibility is that she concocted the plan herself, targeting the Dong Family.

With this, she can solidify her position in front of Imperial Concubine Yi.

Understanding this, Lin Wanyi stopped hesitating.

She summoned Qiu Ming and had him deliver a secret letter to Qin An.

Specifically instructing that the letter must be delivered to her elder brother Lin Xingzhi.

Once everything was mostly arranged, Lin Wanyi finally exhaled a breath of relief.

Xia An saw her looking unwell, so she said.

"Your Highness, why not take a rest?"

Lin Wanyi also felt quite exhausted, so she nodded.

Allowing Xia An to assist her to the bed to rest.

While Xia An covered Lin Wanyi with a quilt, she also handed her something.

Lin Wanyi’s eyes widened, and then she pursed her lips.

Then she instructed.

"Go on, I’m tired, don’t disturb unless there’s something urgent."

"Yes, Your Highness."

After Xia An left, Lin Wanyi closed her eyes and began to adjust her breathing.

In a place unseen by outsiders, her slightly open eyes glanced at the item Xia An had handed her.

It was a small note, not large, but it gave her immense reassurance.

It read: Do not panic, wish you well.

At a glance, it was clearly the Emperor’s handwriting.

Only then did Lin Wanyi’s anxious heart finally relax.

Although she guessed the Emperor was putting on a show for others to watch, it was merely speculation.

But this note was her reassurance.

Since the Emperor said so, the chaos with the Dong Family now had a turning point.

Thinking of this, her nose slightly tingled.

She wondered if spies had been planted around the Emperor, causing Mr. Dong to be so cautious in delivering the message.

Wishing well.

She also hoped that the Emperor could be safe.

Hoped the child in her womb could be safe.

Hoped the Dong Family outside the palace, and even the Lin Family which hadn’t encountered trouble, could be safe.

In the traveling palace, the storm and snow became even heavier.

And outside the city, the Lin Family was also in a chaotic mess at the moment.

Lin Xingzhi’s father-in-law, Feng Jichun, specifically sent a message regarding the Dong Family’s matter.

"Rest assured, I’ve ordered people to surround the Dong Family, claiming it’s for detention, but in truth, it’s to protect them temporarily. Otherwise, letting the common people continue causing trouble might get even more complicated."

Hearing this, Lin Xingzhi felt extremely grateful.

He’s currently not on duty, so news naturally arrived slower for him.

Otherwise, if he had led people to protect the Dong Family, it certainly would have been him.

After Feng Jichun finished speaking, he added.

"I don’t know which enemy your maternal grandfather’s family provoked, how else could misfortunes suddenly come one after another?"

Lin Xingzhi wasn’t foolish; he knew it likely involved Imperial Concubine Yi and the Liu Family.

So he said with disgust.

"Naturally, it’s gotten in the way of someone else’s power."

In recent months, the kind of wind blowing in Shengjing City, Feng Jichun had heard a bit.

However, to him, choosing sides was essentially impossible.

Even though to outsiders, they’re already seen as firmly in the Fifth Prince’s Faction.

Nevertheless, he remained loyal only to the Emperor.

As for whom the Emperor would choose as Crown Prince in the future, that was for the Emperor to ponder.

When the new Emperor ascends, he would naturally be loyal to the new Emperor.

Without responding to his son-in-law Lin Xingzhi’s words, Lin Xingzhi didn’t say much either.

He simply said to Feng Jichun.

"I entrust the safety of my maternal grandfather’s family to you, father-in-law. This son-in-law will certainly find the mastermind."

"Alright, you can go handle it, the Dong Family isn’t in immediate danger."

After seeing Feng Jichun off, Lin Xingzhi knew this couldn’t be kept a secret.

To prevent his parents from worrying, he directly laid everything out in the open to them.