Chapter 344

Lin Feilu seemed very happy as the corners of her lips curved up, but for some unknown reason, her eyes reddened gradually, and tears fell unexpectedly. She covered her eyes with the back of her palms, but somehow she cried even more sorrowfully as she could not help herself.

Lin Qing seldom saw her cry, so the Crown Prince who had decisively sentenced many people to death to ensure his position, was stupefied to the point where he didn't know what to do for a while.

While he was at a loss, he heard her stutter whilst crying, "Eldest Imperial Brother al-almost died... H-he ingested poison, and he nearly died..."

Lin Qing froze for a moment.

He hadn't the slightest idea about it.

The matter of Lin Ting's attempted suicide was carefully concealed, so everyone who knew of the subject merely mentioned that Lin Ting had fallen seriously ill. After all, it concerned the matter of an Imperial Prince committing suicide by taking poison. If word spread out, a huge disturbance would be caused, and the future generations would criticise this act.

(Editor's note: PSA: hold your pitchforks fellas. Let's just say that is the custom of the people of the land, alright? If you know somebody showing tendencies to attempt suicide, please contact your nearest helpline and help them to seek help.)

Lin Qing had always thought that his brother was seriously ill. After all, Lin Ting had lost much weight over the past two years, and there was an air of frailness evident in his frame.

He and Lin Ting have been estranged for many years.

Lin Qing didn't know what kind of person Lin Ting had become now since Lin Qing had always regarded his brother as an enemy. Even if he knew that Lin Ting might not have the intention to seize the throne, the Crown Prince's position would always continue to be threatened, and thus he had no choice but to take drastic actions to protect himself from further harm.

However, he didn't expect Lin Ting to attempt suicide.

Lin Feilu's cries gradually subsided, and the two remained silent.

After a long time, Lin Qing said in a low voice, "Be vigilant when you leave," Then, he took off his jade pendant and passed it to her, "Take this, just in case."

The jade pendant was engraved with the Crown Prince's seal. In the event of anything unsavoury or an unfavourable situation, it would be better to utilise the jade pendant as a leverage than solely relying on Lin Feilu's status as a Princess.

Lin Feilu reached out to take the jade pendant as she continued sniffing in tears and snot and rubbed the cuffs of her sleeves, "Brother Crown Prince is the best."

Lin Qing laughed and patted her head, "Please don't let the Fourth Prince hear this again."

Otherwise, the brothers were going to have an argument once more.

He instructed Lin Feilu with a few more words before leaving, and as soon as Lin Qing left, Lin Zhanyuan, who was in hiding, ran out of the house. He didn't have much interaction with Lin Qing. Compared between Emperor Lin and Lin Qing, Lin Zhanyuan was more afraid of this serious and mature young man more.

Noticing that the tears from the corners of Lin Feilu's eyes have yet to dry up, he asked nervously, "Is my sister crying? Were you bullied?"

Lin Feilu looked at the jade pendant in her palm and smiled with her lips sealed together, "Your sister used a crying show to exchange for a talisman; am I not amazing?"

Lin Zhanyuan couldn't understand what she was talking about, but he still applauded, "My sister is amazing! My sister is the best!"