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Chapter 5325: Flexibility

"Our Lin family, ever since relocating from Rongcheng to the capital, has always served the Prince! For so many days, we have docilely followed the Prince's commands."

"Your Highness, this humble woman is short-sighted and unlearned, making a fool of herself before you. Though I don't know much, I do know one thing."

"Our master said that as long as Your Highness speaks, someone will surely handle the matter for you and release our Miao'er."

"Our master has begged you like this; I implore you, for the sake of my mother's heartfelt concern, can you not show a little flexibility...?"

At this, Madam Lin suddenly saw a cold glint flash in Mo Xikang's eyes, like a dim starry sky with no light visible. Madam Lin's heart trembled slightly.

Then she heard Mo Xikang coldly state, "I'll consider you a foolish woman speaking nonsense out of ignorance. Master Lin, you must take your wife back and discipline her properly."

"Yes, yes, this humble one will certainly obey," Master Lin nodded and bowed repeatedly, looking flustered and uneasy.

Madam Lin's heart swelled with anger. She abruptly shook off Master Lin's hand and angrily said, "Your Highness, let's speak frankly. Our Lin family has helped you so much. Now, it's just a small request. Is it true that Your Highness isn't willing to help?"

"Shut up!" Master Lin was both startled and furious, his anger flaring as he glared at his wife. His wife was good in all respects, but she always became distraught when concerned. Once the matter of their daughter Miao'er was involved, her emotions easily spiraled out of control. Just like now, she was aggressively confronting the Prince.

Who does she think he is, that she can act so presumptuously? Absolutely ridiculous!

Master Lin angrily rebuked, "Madam, don't say another word. I have already discussed Miao'er's matter with the Prince. As a woman, you need not inquire further about this."

"I shouldn't inquire? If I don't, who will? If I don't inquire, will you even care? If you, as her father, truly cared about our daughter's life, you wouldn't have dragged this on for three or four months, and still not rescued her!"

Master Lin's face instantly became extremely awkward. His wife was publicly humiliating him like this. As the head of the family, and the head of the Lin family, he truly felt unable to recover.

Mo Xikang's gaze was ice-cold as he looked at the middle-aged woman before him. She was slightly plump, and her voice was particularly loud. This Madam Lin, with her shouting voice, seemed determined that no one could persuade her. This made Mo Xikang's expression grow even colder.

Standing by the door, Madam Lin, who had been holding Mo Xikang's arm, quickly stepped forward, acting as a peacemaker. She said softly, "Mother, please speak calmly. Don't quarrel with the Prince."

"Sister Miao'er's disappearance worries us all as well."

Madam Lin completely disregarded this concubine's daughter, immediately cursing, "Get lost, you shameless thing! The entire Lin family's reputation has been ruined by you! What right do you have to speak here?"

Madam Lin's soft hand froze in mid-air. She quickly turned, covering her face and crying softly.

Mo Xikang's face grew even more unsightly. He raised his hand to pull the wronged Lin Wan'er closer, then turned to glare at Madam Lin, coldly rebuking, "Madam Lin certainly has a grand air about her."

"Master Lin, this is truly a fine upbringing," Mo Xikang scolded, his face filled with anger.