Chapter 845: The Fate of the Ma Family (2)
"They deserve death," Chu Suifeng’s expression finally softened considerably as he saw her.
Many of the commoners around had never truly seen Lin Ziyin in person, and now that they had the chance, many were stealthily appraising her.
"You all come forth to challenge me, implying that I am impure. Speak then, what grounds do you have for such accusations? Is it simply because I visited the North Country?" Lin Ziyin looked down at the people before her and asked coldly.
At this moment, though she lacked Chu Suifeng’s ferocious demeanor, she possessed an authority no less imposing than his.
It was a different kind of confidence and self-respect.
"My lady," an aged man prostrated on the ground finally raised his upper body after hearing her challenge. "Since the princess is willing to grant this commoner an opportunity to speak, let me be frank. It is not my intention to offend the Prince and the Princess, but the Prince is the War God of our Northern Land, the hero in the hearts of our people. The Princess was taken by the Tatars, and though against her will, it will invite criticism. Forthwith, whenever this matter is discussed, the Prince will inevitably be subject to censure."
"Censure?" Lin Ziyin let out a light laugh, "Such as by you? It seems you are merely looking for trouble because you’ve had too much to eat. Instead of trying to protect the Prince’s reputation, it’s more like you want to mold the Prince into your own version of an idiot."
Upon this remark, the crowd let out surprised sounds, but Mei Hanqing and Situ Gong couldn’t help laughing.