Chapter 819: Escape (4)
Lin Ziyin had in fact already made it very clear to him that she would not stay in the North Country, nor would she harbor any thoughts towards him, the Second Prince.
The two of them were like that—one inside the room, the other outside—neither speaking for the duration of an incense stick. Finally, Alhatu left the courtyard with a look of dejection on his face.
As soon as he left the courtyard, maids and guards seemed to spring up from nowhere, standing motionless in the yard.
Lin Ziyin sat inside the room, her heart undisturbed by any of Alhatu’s words. For her, Alhatu was a stranger, perhaps even an enemy. It’s just that, in the North Country where she was surrounded by enemies, Alhatu’s behavior was somewhat gentler.
What she had said to Alhatu was merely a temporary strategy because her mind was completely preoccupied with considering how the people sent by Chu Suifeng would take her out of the North Country.
From the capital of the North Country to Border City, one has to pass through several states and counties. If she were to leave, the Monarch of the North Country would surely send people to intercept her along the way, not to mention the possibility of Brukan and the State Preceptor’s people ambushing her.
A route—she desperately needed a map of the North Country. Of course, she also tried hard to recall the geography of the North Country she had once studied, hoping to find an effective escape route. Perhaps the person sent by Chu Suifeng had already made preparations, but she still wanted to be well-prepared, just in case.
For in the world, there are no absolutes; she needed a secure escape plan.
In the evening, Lin Ziyin dined in her room, leaving Alhatu, who had been waiting for her appearance, utterly disheartened.
The following day, Alhatu came to her courtyard early, hoping to see her and have a proper talk. Unfortunately, Lin Ziyin still did not come out, not giving him any chance.