Three poles in the sun!
Lin Jiangnian pushed open the door and walked out refreshed.
Outside the door, sunlight poured into the yard, and through the sparse shade of the trees, it made the bluestone slabs in the yard hot.
The courtyard was empty and quiet, with only the occasional chirping of cicadas and birdsong.
"Someone come!"
Lin Jiangnian turned his head and looked outside the yard.
Soon, hurried footsteps were heard outside the yard, and a petite figure trotted over.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
Xiao Zhu quickly ran over, panting slightly, and said in surprise: "You, you're awake?!"
Looking at Lin Jiangnian who appeared outside the door, the little maid felt relieved, and a look of confusion appeared on her little face.
Your Highness, why did you get up so late today?
At this time in the past, His Highness would get up very early every day and go to the backyard to practice martial arts, rain or shine.
But today, His Highness didn't get up for a long time, so she thought something had happened.
The little maid looked up, and when her eyes fell on His Highness's face, she suddenly widened her eyes slightly: "Your Highness, you, you...look..."
"Why are you so weak?!"
The little maid seemed to have discovered something surprising.
"weak?"
Lin Jiangnian rubbed his face. Is it that obvious?
but……
I feel a little weak!
I was busy all night last night, and continued with morning exercises this morning... I have to say, I really can't stand such a high-intensity process.
What a witch!
As if thinking of something, Lin Jiangnian sighed in his heart, then came back to his senses and waved his hand: "This prince is fine!"
"By the way, go prepare some food and bring it to the room."
"Oh, okay!"
Xiao Zhu didn't understand why, but he still did as he was told.
After giving instructions to the maid, Lin Jiangnian turned around and went back into the room.
The room was still quiet.
Lin Jiangnian walked through the screen and came behind the bed.
A figure was lying on the bed, with his back to Lin Jiangnian, tightly wrapped in a quilt, leaving only the back of his head exposed.
Lin Jiangnian slowly approached and gently sat down on the edge of the bed. Traces of the battle still remained on the messy bed, and the air was filled with a hint of ambiguity.
"woke up?"
Lin Jiang spoke in a young voice.
There was no movement on the bed.
Lin Jiangnian reached out and placed his hand on the quilt. A second later, he felt the delicate body, which had been pretending to sleep, tremble. Then, almost subconsciously, he shrank back and burrowed under the quilt, finally burying his entire head in it.
Seeing this scene, Lin Jiangnian couldn't help but feel a little amused. However, he didn't continue to provoke her. He sat quietly by the bed, watching her hide under the quilt.
Silence, no words.
It's like a silent struggle.
After the sage mode, Lin Jiangnian's mind gradually calmed down. Thinking back on the series of events that happened from last night to today, he felt both emotional and surprised.
Just...done it?
When he woke up in the morning, he was still a little groggy, unable to distinguish reality from dreams. But after another exciting and intense morning exercise, Lin Jiangnian finally confirmed that all this was not a dream.
I don't know how to describe his mood at the moment?
The love poison in his body had been removed, and he no longer had to worry about being controlled by others. This was indeed a very happy thing. In addition, Lin Jiangnian's mental method had entered the first level of Xuanyang, and he could clearly feel that the internal energy in his body was now more than twice as strong as before.
More importantly, it also broke the restriction that Zhiyuan mentioned before, which was that one could not break the body before practicing the first level of Xuanyang Heart Method.
Moreover, the baptism of life was completed on the night of the breakthrough.
It can be said to be four joys coming together!
However, despite his happiness and joy, Lin Jiangnian will soon face a new problem.
After what happened last night and this morning, how should he get along with Liu Su? Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian felt happy but also had a complicated expression.
He stared at Liu Su, who was pretending to be asleep and acting like an ostrich, on the bed for a while before sighing softly, "Are you going to continue pretending to be asleep?"
No response.
Obviously, she didn't seem to intend to pay attention to him.
Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian had no choice but to give up.
At this moment, there was another knock on the door.
"Your Highness?"
Xiaozhu's voice came.
"Come in."
The door was pushed open, and soon several maids came in with the food that had been prepared long ago and set it on the table.
"Your Highness, please enjoy your meal!"
After putting down the food, the maid quickly left the room.
"Okay, get up and eat something first."
Having not eaten since last night and having gone through such intense exercise in the meantime, Lin Jiangnian was already starving.
I looked towards the bed, but saw that the person on it was still motionless.
Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes and said with a half-smile: "Why don't you get up yet?"
"Do you want me to hold you myself?"
Hearing this, the figure on the bed finally moved.
It seemed that she was really worried that Lin Jiangnian would come to hug her. Liu Su, who had been hiding in the quilt, finally lifted the quilt, revealing a slightly flushed face under the quilt. Her breathing was rapid, and it was unclear whether it was because she was stuffy or angry.
Shui Lingling's skin was fair and translucent, with a hint of red in the white. Her facial features were delicate and beautiful. Her lips were as red and shiny as if they were painted with rouge. She bit them lightly, and her eyes were filled with a bit of resentment, shame and anger, staring at Lin Jiangnian fiercely.
The slightly flushed face that had not yet completely subsided made her vicious gaze seem weak and even more attractive.
"Okay, get up first..."
Seeing that she finally responded, Lin Jiangnian reached out to pull her.
Unexpectedly, Liu Su dodged almost reflexively, staring at her vigilantly: "Don't touch me!"
As she spoke, she gave him another vicious look, then said with a bit of nervousness and shame, "Stay away from me!"
Lin Jiangnian blinked, as if thinking of something, and coughed lightly: "Okay, I won't touch you... Then you get up by yourself?"
Liu Su took a deep breath, but still couldn't calm the restless emotions in her heart. She lowered her head, her beautiful eyes filled with shame, grievance, shame, and anger. It wasn't until a long time later that she gradually recovered.
She slowly sat up from the bed, moving very gently and carefully, but she still frowned, feeling a slight pain. As if she had thought of something, a blush suddenly appeared on her face. She raised her head and glared at Lin Jiangnian again.
Lin Jiangnian also seemed to realize something and immediately felt a little guilty...
She just had her first time last night, and now she has had sex for the second time today. This is really a bit too much.
She was seriously injured and had not yet fully recovered, so she was indeed unable to bear it.
Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian felt that he was a bit of a beast!
A sense of guilt arises spontaneously!
"Shall I help you?"
Lin Jiangnian spoke tentatively.
"If you dare to come over here again, I will die with you!"
The sound of Liu Su gnashing her teeth could be heard from the bed.
Obviously, he is angry!
Lin Jiangnian could completely understand. After all, he had been semi-forced this morning...
No wonder she was angry!
Lin Jiangnian wisely chose to keep his mouth shut for now.
After a while, he seemed to have recovered a lot. Liu Su then slowly lifted the quilt and got out of bed.
Although his clothes were a little messy, he had already put them on. He walked barefoot on the carpet, slowly stood up, straightened his clothes, and then looked up to see Lin Jiangnian standing beside the bed.
"What are you looking at?!"
She glared at Lin Jiangnian again, her face still slightly flushed, looking fierce but weak.
Lin Jiangnian could tell what she was thinking at a glance... She probably hadn't figured out how to face him, so she could only use a fierce aura to cover up her nervousness and guilt.
Lin Jiangnian didn't expose her, but turned around and said, "I've already had the food prepared. Would you like to eat something first?"
Liu Su glanced at him expressionlessly with a stern face. Without saying a word, she slowly walked to the table. Her movements were very light, and her steps were very slow, which was a bit strange.
Lin Jiangnian saw it, but didn't dare to say anything, but there seemed to be a hint of pride in his eyes.
Apparently, Liu Su was really hungry. She ignored Lin Jiangnian and sat at the table to eat. Lin Jiangnian breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this and sat down beside her.
The meal ended in silence.
After eating and drinking her fill, Liu Su's pale face finally showed some color. She took a deep breath and glanced coldly at Lin Jiangnian beside her.
He didn't say anything, but occasionally a hint of hesitation would flash in his eyes.
Very complicated!
"What's wrong?"
Lin Jiangnian noticed her reaction.
Liu Su didn't say anything, she withdrew her gaze, her face cold and silent.
"Are you still angry?"
Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian wanted to sit next to her, but was dissuaded by Liu Su's vigilant gaze: "What do you want to do?!"
The voice was a little nervous and there was still some fear.
"Don't worry...I won't do anything to you!"
Lin Jiang coughed and said, "I'm just talking to you."
Liu Su said with a stern face: "We have nothing to say!"
"Then let me see you too!" Lin Jiangnian said, quietly looking at the beautiful and delicate face of Liu Su in front of him.
You know what, it really looks good.
Perhaps it was the change in their relationship that made Lin Jiangnian like her more and more the more he looked at her.
Although Liu Su was equally beautiful in Lin Jiangnian's eyes before, her beauty was always accompanied by a certain coldness that kept strangers away. Although she was very beautiful, in Lin Jiangnian's eyes, she seemed a little more dangerous and defensive!
But right now…
Perhaps it was because he got to know Liu Su so well that Lin Jiangnian actually liked her even more. This wasn't just a change in their relationship, but also a shift in their mentality.
Indeed, sometimes all it takes is a good night's sleep to transform some relationships and mentalities.
If one sleep isn't enough, then sleep a few more times?
"you……"
Liu Su seemed to be angry. She glared at him angrily, as if she wanted to say something, but hesitated. Finally, she took a deep breath and said expressionlessly, "Are you satisfied?"
Lin Jiangnian was startled, then shook his head slightly: "Not really satisfied!"
Liu Su's eyes turned cold and she gritted her teeth, "You are so greedy."
He took her innocence last night, forced it on her this morning, and now he's still not satisfied... He's really getting more and more excessive!
What else does he want to do?!
Lin Jiang sighed: "I'm just a little worried..."
Liu Su's face was expressionless, and her voice became colder: "What are you worried about?"
"I'm worried you'll leave suddenly!"
Lin Jiang spoke in a young voice and sighed: "I have a feeling that you will leave secretly without telling me..."
Liu Su seemed stunned for a moment, looked at him in a daze, then looked away and fell silent for a short while.
"You've got what you wanted!"
This time, there was less coldness in his voice.
"not yet!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head slightly, looked up at her and said, "And you."
As if being stared at by Lin Jiangnian, Liu Su inexplicably felt a trace of panic, nervousness, and shyness in her heart.
She turned her head away and said coldly, "What does it have to do with me?"
"I suddenly feel reluctant to let you go!"
Lin Jiangnian looked at her and said, "How about you stay?"
Liu Su sneered: "Are you reluctant to part with me, or my body?"
“Both.”
Lin Jiangnian spoke honestly.
Liu Su fell silent instead, lowered her eyes, and didn't speak a word, not knowing what she was thinking.
"so……"
Lin Jiangnian looked at her quietly, "Can you tell me your true identity now?"
"Is your real name Liu Ye or Liu Su? Or... do you have another name?"
Facing Lin Jiangnian's rather sincere eyes, Liu Su looked away and said expressionlessly, "Liu Su."
Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows. So, she really didn't lie to him?
"What about the God Cult?"
Lin Jiangnian asked again: "What kind of sect is the Tianshen Sect? What is your position in the Tianshen Sect?"
Liu Su seemed a little dazed. She listened to Lin Jiangnian's question but didn't speak immediately. Her eyes flickered, as if she was hesitating about something.
It was not until a long time later that she glanced at him calmly: "The Tianshen Sect was considered the holy sect of the Miao border in the past!"
"Holy Church?"
This is not much different from Lin Jiangnian's guess. This so-called Tianshen Sect is indeed related to Miaojiang.
"Back then, the Miaojiang Holy Religion was destroyed and vanished along with it when the Miaojiang nation was destroyed by Lin Hengzhong..."
Liu Su said calmly: "However, there is a mysterious master who rebuilt the Tianshen Sect..."
"Mysterious master?"
Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes: "What's the origin?"
"have no idea."
Liu Su shook her head slightly: "He is the leader of the Tianshen Cult, but..."
"No one knows who he is or where he came from."
As if she thought of something, Liu Su's eyes turned slightly cold.
"Then, what is the purpose of your Celestial God Cult?"
Lin Jiangnian looked at her, as if thinking of something: "For revenge? Or for the restoration of the country?"
"Could it be that... Lin Hengzhong annihilated your Miao Jiang more than a decade ago, and you assassinated Lin Hengzhong this time to avenge your Miao Jiang?"
"have no idea."
Liu Su spoke softly.
"Don't know?" Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised.
"Maybe it's for revenge, or maybe it's for the restoration of the country."
Liu Su's eyes remained calm: "Or perhaps, it's all just an excuse."
Lin Jiangnian seemed to be lost in thought. "What about you? What is your position in the Celestial God Cult? Saintess?"
Liu Su didn't say anything, but she didn't deny it either.
Lin Jiangnian's expression froze slightly: "Is she really a saint?"
He just made a random guess, but when he saw the expression on Liu Su's face, Lin Jiangnian realized... was he right?
The Saint of the Celestial God Cult? !
There's something!
etc……
Lin Jiangnian suddenly remembered something and stared at her: "Don't tell me that you are not only the Saint of the Celestial God Religion, but also a princess of a fallen nation in Miaojiang?!"
According to normal logic, Tianshenjiao is the holy religion of Miaojiang, so the so-called saint in the religion would most likely be a princess, right?
This possibility is very high!
However, Liu Su shook her head gently: "No."
"The Saintess of the Celestial God Cult has no necessary connection with Miaojiang."
"That's good……"
Lin Jiangnian breathed a sigh of relief.
If Liu Su is really a princess of a fallen country, then that would be a big problem.
It’s good that it’s not…
"That……"
Lin Jiangnian opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to ask. He had already asked everything he needed to ask, and it seemed he already knew everything he needed to know.
So, what next?
"Are you really leaving?"
After a moment of silence, Lin Jiangnian looked up at her and spoke softly.
Liu Su seemed dazed, her beautiful eyes fixed on Lin Jiangnian, a mixture of hesitation and indescribable emotions. After a moment of silence, she seemed to finally come to her senses.
"Um."
She nodded.
It wasn't a surprising answer, but Lin Jiangnian felt somewhat regretful: "Why?"
Liu Su said calmly: "I have to go back and report!"
Mission failed.
She really should go back.
"Report to your leader?"
"Um."
"Then what?"
"What then?" Liu Su frowned.
"What happens after the report?"
Lin Jiangnian asked, "After you report back, what are your plans for the next step?"
"have no idea."
Liu Su's beautiful eyes were a little confused.
The plan that has been prepared for more than half a year has completely failed. The impact of this failure is huge. What should we do next?
Even she herself is confused!
"or……"
Lin Jiangnian thought for a moment and said, "Stay?"
"Isn't it better for you to stay in the Linwang Mansion than to become a saint?"
Liu Su glanced at him: "And then?"
"Stay in Prince Lin's mansion and be your bed warmer?"
Lin Jiang coughed and said, "If you don't mind..."
“I mind!”
Liu Su interrupted him expressionlessly: "I have no interest in serving others."
"That's fine..."
Lin Jiangnian waved his hand: "You stay in the palace, there is no need for you to serve others..."
"Serve you?"
"Think about it?"
“Don’t consider it!”
Liu Su sneered: "Give up on this idea!"
How could she not know what Lin Jiangnian was thinking?
This guy just misses her...that thing!
Feeling a little ashamed and angry, Liu Su took a deep breath, glanced at him, and said expressionlessly: "Don't think that I will..."
"We no longer have any relationship and owe each other nothing!"
Lin Jiangnian looked at her quietly without saying anything.
Liu Su looked into his eyes, then turned her head away somewhat unnaturally, still with a stern expression, and her pretty face was full of coldness.
Lin Jiangnian studied it for a moment and sighed, "Why do you have to be so heartless?"
Liu Su's delicate body seemed to tremble slightly, but she didn't say anything.
"I really can't stop you from leaving. Even if I could stop you for a few more days, once your injuries heal, you'd still leave..."
After spending two months together, Lin Jiangnian knew her too well.
Like Lin Jiangnian, she didn't like being bound. If she was really determined to leave, Lin Jiangnian wouldn't be able to stop her.
"In your eyes, after what happened last night, maybe we're done with each other. But in my eyes, it's completely different..."
Lin Jiangnian looked at her, staring at her face, and said seriously: "In my opinion, you are already my woman!"
Liu Su's lowered eyes seemed to jump suddenly. Her originally fair and delicate cheeks suddenly flushed bright red when she heard Lin Jiangnian's sudden words. The blush spread quickly along her cheeks and spread across her delicate white skin, even her crystal clear earlobes seemed to be stained red.
My heartbeat quickened rapidly, and even my breathing became slightly rapid. My whole body was slightly tense, and at one point I felt a little weak.
"So, I really hope you can stay!"
Lin Jiangnian's voice was soft but serious. He stared at Liu Su and saw that she didn't respond for a long time. He sighed softly, "Of course, if you want to leave, I can't stop you. However, I still want to ask..."
"When will you be back?"
"Or rather..."
"Where are you going? I'll find you then."
“…”
In the palace, the wind is light and the clouds are clear.
Backyard, attic.
A graceful figure stood on the attic, gazing at the entire palace. She took in most of it, staring intently and remaining silent for a long time.
Beside her, Lin Qingqing, dressed in a tight suit, had a look of worry and reluctance on her face. Looking at the beautiful figure in front of her, she finally couldn't help but say, "Sister Zhiyuan, are you really leaving?"
Zhiyuan slowly withdrew her gaze, her beautiful eyes calm and unperturbed, and nodded gently: "Yes."
Lin Qingqing's face was filled with reluctance. She wanted to say something, but the words were on the tip of her tongue, and she couldn't speak. Since Sister Zhiyuan had decided to leave the palace, she must have made plans long ago. No amount of persuasion would help.
only……
"Then, will you come back?"
Lin Qingqing couldn't help but ask again.
"have no idea."
Zhiyuan's beautiful eyes remained calm, and even she herself was not sure whether she would come back.
If she doesn't come back, will there be a place for her in this world?
Seeing this, Lin Qingqing's heart sank.
Sister Zhiyuan herself is not sure whether she will come back?
Then, doesn't it mean...
Lin Qingqing was extremely reluctant, but she didn't know what to say. She gritted her teeth and said, "Then, does Your Highness know about this?"
The kite seemed to pause and shook its head slightly.
"Aren't you going to tell His Highness?"
"Let's not talk about it for now."
Zhiyuan spoke softly, looking towards a spot not far away. There was the courtyard where Lin Jiangnian lived.
"Your Highness, what's going on?"
She asked.
Lin Qingqing lowered her head: "Your Highness has not come out today and has been staying in the room."
Zhiyuan nodded slightly, then glanced back at Lin Qingqing: "After I leave, His Highness's safety will be in your hands. You must protect His Highness..."
Lin Qingqing's heart was shocked, and she immediately said seriously: "Sister Zhiyuan, don't worry, I will do my best to protect Your Highness's safety."
"Yeah." Zhiyuan nodded, with her hands behind her back, wearing a light green dress that was extremely cold and elegant.
Lin Qingqing took a deep breath and couldn't help asking, "So, Sister Zhiyuan, when are you planning to leave?"
Zhiyuan was silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Just these two days!"
“…”
Coming down from the attic, Zhiyuan walked lightly around the palace, his eyes scanning the buildings, flowers, grass and trees in the palace.
During the three years she had been at the palace, she had become extremely familiar with every brick and tile. Now that she was about to leave, she felt a certain reluctance to leave.
Her beautiful eyes swept across the buildings of the mansion, and she walked slowly and lightly until she stopped. Looking up, she saw that she had unknowingly arrived at His Highness's courtyard.
There was silence in the yard.
The maid outside the yard also disappeared.
Zhiyuan looked up at the closed room not far away, as if she had thought of something, and suddenly walked towards the yard. Her steps were light and graceful, as if she was deliberately concealing the sound of her footsteps.
She walked into the yard, quietly came to the eaves, and slowly approached. As she got closer, the occasional sounds from the closed room reached her ears.
When she heard the familiar female voice coming from the room, Zhiyuan seemed to be in a trance, but then her mind became clear. She stood quietly at the door, holding her breath, as if she were invisible, and paused for a long time.
Finally, without saying a word, he turned and left.
From beginning to end, no trace was left.
In the room.
The two figures were still sitting at the table, looking at each other.
This time, however, the coldness in Liu Su's eyes faded. She stared blankly at Lin Jiangnian, listening to his words. For some reason, her heart, once as cold and hard as ice, seemed to melt a little. And her once firm resolve gradually began to waver.
Some fear, some uneasiness.
There is more confusion and fear of the unknown.
This feeling made her extremely scared!
Liu Su took a deep breath, feeling increasingly flustered and her breathing quickened. She turned away, not daring to meet Lin Jiangnian's eyes.
His tone was still icy cold, but he seemed to be unable to hold it back, with a hint of anger in his voice.
"Don't think I'll forgive you just because you say something like that!"
"forgive?"
Lin Jiangnian was stunned, his eyes a little confused.
"how?"
As if seeing the confusion on Lin Jiangnian's face, Liu Su immediately showed a trace of shame and anger, gritted her teeth, and said with a red face: "You treated me like that this morning..."
"You, do you think that's it?!"
“…”
I originally wanted to update 10,000 words, but I didn’t finish it. I’m still 3,500 short, so I owe one chapter!