Chapter 413: Qiao Ying: Meeting us is a blessing you can’t fix; She is much more powerful than Qin Han

Chapter 413

Lin Cheng tried to make the best of a bad situation, finding comfort in thinking, "Luckily back then the king thought I was too young and was worried I would turn out crooked, so he didn't write marrying Karina and inheriting the throne into the agreement in black and white. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to refuse even if I wanted to today."

Then he sighed and looked down at the cat in his arms, using it as an excuse to hide his bitterness as he said softly, "Too bad I still have to get married."

Lin Guli said, "Come with uncle. Uncle will take you away from here. We can leave everything behind and not worry about anything else."

His eyes were filled with uncompromising determination. "Last time uncle was selfish and useless, but this time no matter what I have to take you with me. I can't abandon you again."

Lin Cheng said, "We can abandon everything, but we can't just ignore this. If the royal family really falls into the hands of a bunch of assassins, what will happen to C Country?"

"No matter how unworthy the royal family is, they never mistreated us. If we didn't know then that would be one thing, but now that we know, how can we just stand by and watch them die without lifting a finger to help? It's not that I feel sorry for them, I just can't bear to do nothing."

Lin Guli asked him, "Are you willing to marry Karina?"

Lin Cheng said, "I'm not willing at all. I'm extremely unwilling. But someone has to break this stalemate, so I'll take it one step at a time."

Then he smiled, "Just like little Yin said, they're assassins, so who knows how things will turn out in the end. Maybe I'll get really lucky."

Lin Cheng stood up. "This is my own decision, just like when I originally signed that agreement. Whether I signed it or not, I would regret it. And it's the same now. No matter what I choose, I'll regret it in the end. There are no perfect happily-ever-afters in life."

"I just hope the ending can be a little closer to what I wish for."

In the dim lights, Lin Cheng's figure was elongated as he slowly walked down the long silent corridor holding the white cat, barely making a sound.

He had already walked down every one of these ancient castle's corridors countless times, from ignorant youth to mature adulthood. Neither he nor this castle had changed over the years.

Just like when he was young, he was still alone now.

It seemed he had long become one with the castle, with only his soul still free. But now even that freedom was gone.

When he was little he was fearless and carefree, and choices were so much easier.

But now he clearly understood the consequences of his choices, and the pain was that even though he had options, he really had no choice.

It seemed he really would be staying here for the rest of his life.

The next day,

Lin Cheng still couldn't escape the fate of selling himself.

Qin Hanyue asked, "Has the Duke made up his mind?"

Seeing his father's overreaction, Lai En said, "Absolutely sure. Kala discovered Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying's 'affair' and exposed it, so naturally Lin Cheng can't keep up the act."

Lafeier was surprised. Could it be they really just came to act out a play with Lin Cheng?

Lai En said, "I just got news that Lin Cheng is on the way to see the king. Now he has no reason to keep refusing. What if he agrees to marry Karina and inherit the throne?"

Lai En said, "This Kala is really troublesome. I've been dragging my injured leg the past couple days to visit Karina, constantly trying to improve relations with the royal family. Not only did I get many cold looks, now it was all for nothing."

Lafeier said, "None of that matters. As long as she left, everything else is not to be feared."

Lai En didn't understand. "Hmm? Who is Father talking about?"

Lafeier said, "Have people keep close watch on the palace. I want to know Lin Cheng's decision the moment it's made."

After thinking for a bit he added, "Also send two skilled men to keep an eye on Qiao Ying, but remember, don't get too close to avoid her noticing. Notify me immediately if she comes back."

Lai En was confused. "She already left. She's not Lin Cheng's real girlfriend and won't come back to entangle with him. Why keep watch on her?"

Lafeier said, "She won't come back to entangle with Lin Cheng, but she's very likely to return to help him."

Lai En said, "With just her? Even if Qin Hanyue wanted to help, this is royal family business. How could an outsider interfere?"

Lafeier had a profound, distant look in his eyes. "She's much more formidable than Qin Hanyue."

Lai En looked at his father curiously. "Does Father know her? I heard she's no ordinary student."

What ordinary student dares to casually kill, even killing royal guards while outnumbered?

But Lafeier said, "I don't know if I know her or not."

Lai En was even more confused and asked, "Should I look into her background?"

Lafeier coldly snorted, "Look into her background? You mean look into her affairs at school and in Hua Country, or look into what she does in secret?"

Lai En said, "Of course both."

Lafeier said, "I'm afraid as soon as you make a move, she'll have a gun pressed to your forehead already."

Lai En was even more curious. "Just who is she?"

Lafeier said, "Don't be so curious about her. Right now the most important thing is Lin Cheng's choice. If he dares agree, don't blame me for being ruthless."