Chapter 498 - The Zhus Tried Launching an Attack (2/2)

The silver silk handkerchief was as soft and smooth skin. Moreover, the delicacy and complexity of its workmanship showed that this was a very rare piece in the Nation of Lintian.

The most crucial point here was that this silk handkerchief was made from the same material as the costume Lin Mengya was wearing.

Even Lin Mengya was taken by surprise. She instinctively felt around the opening of her sleeve and it was then she realized that the handkerchief, which was part of her costume set was indeed gone.

How did it end up with Zhu Jiajing? She suddenly remembered that when Zhu Jiajing was on his knees in front of her just now, he seemed to be trying to get close to her.

It was for the reason of stealing her handkerchief to use it as evidence of her crime.

This nephew of Lord Zhu was indeed very scheming.

“Princess Anle, having this handkerchief as evidence, I suppose there is no way you can deny what you’ve done! Even if you’re not the real princess but just a common woman folk, what you’ve done was intolerable in front of the public. Moreover, your father is the honorable Marquis Zhennan. You’ve completely disgraced him by what you did. Men, seize this adulterous woman. The Pavilion of Herbs would not permit a filthy woman like you to trample its holy ground.

It was only at this moment that Zhu Qiyun revealed his true colors.

What he said had given all the people a reminder.

Lin Mengya was not your average person. She was the daughter of Lin Nansheng, the Marquis Zhennan, the general of the invincible army, who inspired awe throughout the empire.

In this way, those who had been supporting her a moment ago would be quietly keeping her at arm’s length now.

What a way to drive a wedge between these people and Lin Mengya! Veterans were indeed abler than recruits.

“Hang on, since you are aware that I’m the daughter of Lin Nansheng, the Marquis Zhennan, you should know that I’m the wife of Prince Yu. Even if I’m not Anle Princess, I should be treated as a guest of honor. If you lay your hands on me, it is as good as stirring up discord between the two nations and this would lead to war. Lord Zhu, are you able to shoulder the responsibility of the people’s pain and suffering?”

Were they pushing her to showcase her identity? Alright, she would exaggerate it.

All the people from various countries knew that her father was a superb military commander.

At present, not only was she Lin Nansheng’s daughter, but she was also the daughter-in-law of the emperor of the Jin State.

If she was being detained without permission, this would be enough reason for the Jin State to wage a war against the Nation of Lintian.

However, this move of Lin Mengya could not be considered brilliant.

Using war to threaten an important court official might well stir up more aversion.

As expected, the moment Lin Mengya’s word came out from her mouth, someone reacted immediately.

Someone had approached Lord Zhu to advise him against being impetuous on the spur of the moment.

At this moment, Lin Mengya was a hot potato.

Everyone was trying to get whatever benefit they could from her, but no one dared to deal directly with her.

After scanning the surrounding, Lin Mengya did not become disheartened.

She could see from all angles that the weaker her relationship with the Nation of Lintian was, the easier her life would be.

Dajin was her home after all. Regardless of how good the Nation of Lintian was, she would return to Dajin to continue being Princess Yu.

“Snort, I’ll let you off for now. However, Lintian is a nation that esteemed etiquette. Without an invitation, I would advise Princess Yu against trespass the Pavilion of Herbs!”

Lord Zhu was obviously displeased. One could tell from his words that he had considered Lin Mengya as an outsider.

Given her extraordinary status, however, he could not treat her with disrespect.

He did not expect to see Lin Mengya sneered. She was no longer panicking or feeling unsettled.

“Your Highness, Princess Yu, here is your handkerchief.”

To everyone’s surprise, Yu An, who had vanished during the commotion suddenly appeared before everyone.

Holding on a silk handkerchief that looked exactly the same as the one in Zhu Jiajing’s hands, Yu An approached Lin Mengya.

“Oh? There it is. My mind is failing me and did not remember clearly where it went.”

As Lin Mengya took the handkerchief which looked exactly the same as the one in Zhu Jiajing’s hands, the people looked on with surprise.

At this moment, not to mention the court officials, even Zhu Jiajing and Zhu Qiyun were stunned.

What was going on? Why would there be another one of this handkerchief?

“It was all my fault. When I was inside a moment ago, I had been too busy pouring some water for you, and I had forgotten to remind you that you have left your handkerchief on the table.

Yu An pretended to be unaware of the situation as he spoke to Lin Mengya apologetically.

Lin Mengya waved her handkerchief in the air and with a soft voice, she said, “It’s alright. It’s only a handkerchief. Oh yes, where did you find this handkerchief?”

Yu An answered without any hesitation.

“I found it at the spectator box on the second level. The weather is so warm and I know that you did not like the heat and have been using the handkerchief to wipe away your perspiration. When you left the spectator box, you had conveniently left it on the small table on the second level. Oh yes, some officials had gone to the spectator box to pay their respects to you, Your Highness. Even Prince Shen commented that you left your things lying around.”

At that moment, Yu An had stirred up ripples on a quiet water surface.

Lin Mengya put on an innocent look on her face as she gazed at Zhu Jiajing and Zhu Qiyun.

“I see, now I remember. Yu An had been staying by my side after I left the spectator box. Why don’t we have all of you decide which one of these two handkerchieves is mine?”