Shen Lingjun has been an orphan since she could remember.
She was not clear about her identity and origins. She only remembered that when she was very young, her master took a fancy to her talent in martial arts and took her home.
The sect where the master belongs is a very small one, not very prominent in the martial arts world. There are countless sects like this in the martial arts world.
Although the sect was small, it was full of human touch. Whether it was the headmaster, the elders, or the brothers and sisters, they were all very kind. She had been following her master since she was a child, learning martial arts from him and listening to him tell stories of the heroic deeds of those chivalrous men.
Influenced by this since childhood, Shen Lingjun is full of curiosity and yearning for the world.
However, all this happened until her master passed away not long ago, and the small sect she belonged to was forced to disband due to poor management.
The fellow disciples went their separate ways to make a living, and Shen Lingjun, who had grown up in a greenhouse, finally ventured into the world for the first time.
Soon, her worldview on life changed dramatically.
She discovered that the outside world of Jianghu was nothing like what her master had described. There was no chivalry, no so-called righteousness. None of what her master had told her existed. In Jianghu, there was only deception, sinister calculations, and even...
dark!
Vicious!
The emperor has been in seclusion for an extended period, treacherous officials reign supreme in the capital, and the various factions of the underworld clash openly and covertly, using any means necessary to achieve their goals. The dynasty is divided, and two princes of opposite sexes, entrenched in the north and south, threaten the dynasty with covetous intent.
In particular, it was rumored that in Linzhou, the Prince of Lin was a dandy bully who bullied men and women and relied on his father's immense power to humiliate the people at will and do whatever he wanted.
Shen Lingjun, who had just entered the martial arts world, made Linzhou his first stop.
Shen Lingjun remembered the teachings of his master since childhood, to be a person with a sense of justice, to venture into the world, and to believe that martial artists should be chivalrous, rob the rich and help the poor, and have a broad mind...
During the few months in Linzhou, she heard too much about the deeds of the Prince of Lin. Until recently, when the Prince of Lin brutally murdered Chen Yingying, Shen Lingjun finally made up her mind.
She wants to assassinate that bastard prince and enforce justice on the side of heaven!
…
At night, a cold wind blows.
Under the big tree.
Shen Lingjun was wrapped in a furry coat. The furry long coat blocked the invasion of cold air.
An indescribable warmth welled up in my heart.
I don't know if it's the coat's effect, or maybe...
Shen Lingjun lowered her head and looked at the steamed bun in her hand that she had wolfed down. The steamed bun, which usually tasted very ordinary, tasted so delicious at this moment.
A feeling of fullness and warmth surged into Shen Lingjun's heart. She slowly raised her head and looked at the little maid in front of her.
She stood in front of Shen Lingjun in a coquettish manner, her eyes blinking in the darkness, looking innocent.
At this moment, Shen Lingjun's heart trembled.
Her eyes were slightly red and her voice was a little hoarse: "Thank you, thank you..."
It had been a long time since her master passed away, since anyone had cared so much for her.
Unexpectedly, the one who made her realize this again was a maidservant beside the dog prince she hated the most!
Shen Lingjun was in a complicated mood.
"It's okay!"
Xiao Zhu gently waved her hand. She saw that her sister was truly pitiful. She didn't know why she followed His Highness, but seeing her endure the cold and hunger at night, Xiao Zhu couldn't bear it. Perhaps it was reminiscent of her past self, so the little maid began to rebel.
She secretly brought some food and clothes to her sister without the knowledge of the Crown Prince.
"Sister, what's your name?"
Xiaozhu asked curiously.
Shen Lingjun was silent for a moment: "Shen Lingjun."
"Sister Shen?"
Xiaozhu blinked.
"And you?"
"My name is Xiaozhu."
Xiao Zhu squinted her eyes and smiled. Her smile was very sweet and a bit harmless.
Shen Lingjun looked at the little maid in front of her, feeling dazed.
I originally thought that there was no good person around this dog prince. How could the servants who followed this dog prince and acted like accomplices to evil be good people?
But I didn't expect that there would be such a simple and kind person around this dog prince?
Looking at the clear and pure eyes of the little maid in front of her, as well as her ignorant yet kind face, Shen Lingjun was somewhat shocked.
"Sister Shen, why are you here?"
Xiao Zhu couldn't help but ask again: "Why do you want to follow my prince?"
She tilted her head and asked.
Shen Lingjun remained silent and finally just shook her head slightly.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhu blinked and didn't ask any more questions. It was late at night and everyone was asleep. She looked at Sister Shen in front of her again and asked, "So... Sister Shen, what are you going to do tonight?"
It's already very late. This sister has been following me all day. Could it be that... she plans to sleep here tonight?
"have no idea."
Shen Lingjun lowered her head slightly, looking a little confused.
She didn't know what to do now.
"or……"
Xiao Zhu's dark eyes rolled around, and he glanced behind him tentatively: "Why don't you come to my place to rest tonight?"
"Yours?"
Shen Lingjun was stunned and couldn't help but look up and stare at the little maid in front of her.
It was quite unexpected.
"Yes!"
Xiao Zhu nodded. She felt that Sister Shen in front of her was really pitiful. Seeing her freezing in the cold wind, she felt a little sorry for her.
"I have a small tent over there. Although it's very simple, it can shelter you from the wind and rain. Why don't you sleep at my place tonight?"
Xiao Zhu spoke.
Shen Lingjun's eyes were a little dazed. Looking at the little maid in front of her, she seemed to recall herself when she first entered the martial arts world. How could there be such a kind and naive little girl in this world?
She didn't know me, and didn't even know whether I was an enemy or a friend, yet she dared to take in a stranger?
Is she stupid, or is she too trusting?
Shen Lingjun was silent. At this moment, she couldn't help feeling a little angry.
Why would such a kind girl be the maidservant of that bastard prince? If she stayed around that bastard prince for a long time, would she...
Thinking of this, Shen Lingjun bit her lower lip and gritted her teeth: "Xiao Zhu?"
"Hmm? What's the matter?"
"Why would you stay with that dog...your Highness?" Shen Lingjun's eyes were complicated.
Xiao Zhu blinked, not understanding why, and said innocently, "Because I'm His Highness's personal maid!"
"Were you taken back to Prince Lin's Mansion by him?"
Xiao Zhu was startled and quickly shook his head: "No, no... Yes, actually..."
"It was His Highness and Sister Zhiyuan who took me in..."
Xiao Zhu muttered quietly, if it weren't for Sister Zhiyuan and His Highness, she would probably have already...
After listening to Xiaozhu's explanation, Shen Lingjun was dazed and surprised.
This little maid was actually rescued by that bastard prince?
How could that little bastard be so kind?
Wouldn't he...
Shen Lingjun looked at the pretty and graceful little maid in front of her and immediately understood something.
That dog prince, could it be that he wants to...
Thinking of this, Shen Lingjun became angry again.
Then he looked up at Xiao Zhu in front of him and suddenly said, "Do you want to come with me?"
"ah?"
Xiao Zhu looked confused: "Leave? Where to?"
"Leave here, go anywhere!"
Shen Lingjun took a deep breath. The girl in front of her was so kind and innocent. She really didn't want her to be defiled by that bastard prince.
"Prince Lin is a bully, a tyrant, and a perpetrator of all sorts of evil. If you stay with him, you'll be aiding and abetting the evil..."
Hearing Shen Lingjun's low voice, Xiao Zhu was stunned on the spot. After a while, he waved his hands in a panic: "No, no..."
"Your Highness, His Highness is not a bad person..."
Xiao Zhu's face flushed red as she tried to explain that His Highness wasn't a bad person. She'd initially believed so, but after spending a few months with him, she'd discovered that His Highness wasn't as bad as outsiders claimed. In fact... His Highness was actually very kind to her.
Except, except...
Xiao Zhu thought of something and her face turned red.
Shen Lingjun looked at the little girl in front of her with complicated eyes. It's over!
This innocent and kind girl was indeed deceived by that bastard prince!
"Really, His Highness is really not a bad person, he is really a good person..."
Xiaozhu tried to explain himself, but he didn't know how to describe it. He ended up flustered and stammering.
Shen Lingjun naturally didn't believe it and thought that this naive little maid was deceived by that bastard prince.
You bastard, you even deceived such a kind girl!
Shen Lingjun took a deep breath, and after swallowing the last bite of steamed bun, she regained some strength and her hands and feet warmed up, she stood up from the ground.
"I'm leaving!"
Shen Lingjun looked at the little maid in front of her and said seriously, "Thank you for the steamed buns and clothes... If there is a chance in the future, I, Shen Lingjun, will definitely reward you handsomely."
Xiao Zhu blushed slightly and waved her hands repeatedly: "No, that's not necessary..."
She didn't do anything either.
But he soon realized something: "Sister Shen, you, you want to leave?"
"Um."
Shen Lingjun nodded. She was initially confused, unsure of what to do next. But perhaps Xiaozhu's actions had resonated with her. She realized there were many kindhearted people like Xiaozhu out there, and she couldn't afford to continue to despair.
Having made up his mind secretly, Shen Lingjun's eyes gradually became firm!
"Don't worry, little girl. I will definitely save you from this sea of suffering!"
…
In the room.
It's late at night and everyone is asleep.
Lin Jiangnian slowly finished his practice, feeling the surging energy and blood in his body, which only subsided after a long time.
Lin Jiangnian lowered his head and sighed.
This is probably the sequelae of the Xuan Yang Heart Method. It happens every time, especially after entering the first level of Xuan Yang, this feeling is particularly strong.
Young people have strong qi and blood!
It's no surprise.
Just as Lin Jiangnian stood up, there was a noise outside the door. Lin Jiangnian looked up and asked, "Xiao Zhu?"
"Your Highness."
Xiao Zhu's timid voice came from outside the door, and she seemed a little guilty.
"Come in."
The tent door was pushed open, and Xiao Zhu's delicate figure walked in. With her head lowered, she took small steps to a spot not far from Lin Jiangnian, her hands intertwined, and she moved cautiously, as if she had done something wrong.
"Your Highness..." The little maid's voice was very soft.
"how?"
"I'm here to admit my mistake."
"Admit your mistake?"
Lin Jiangnian was stunned and looked at the pretty little maid in front of him, wondering what she had done wrong.
"What did you do?"
Xiao Zhu took a deep breath and then told His Highness what he had done before.
Xiao Zhu felt bad for secretly sending food to Sister Shen, and had a strong sense of guilt. In the end, she couldn't help but come and apologize to His Highness...
After she finished speaking, Xiao Zhu lowered her head and said, "I sent her food without your Highness's permission..."
"I'm sorry, Your Highness, please punish me..."
After saying this, Xiao Zhu lowered his head guiltily, ready to accept the scolding and punishment from His Highness.
Unexpectedly, Lin Jiangnian didn't get angry at all, and didn't even react much. He just chuckled and said, "Why did you go and bring her food?"
Xiao Zhu lowered her head and said, "I felt so sorry for her... She was cold and hungry over there alone, so I, I..."
Lin Jiangnian nodded slightly, this was very consistent with Xiaozhu's personality.
"Then where is she?"
Lin Jiangnian looked up and glanced outside.
"Let's go, let's go."
"Gone?"
Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised: "She's willing to leave?"
Xiao Zhu lowered her head: "She, she stole a horse and left, and she also said, said..."
Having said this, Xiao Zhu stopped and his voice seemed to tremble a little.
"What did you say?"
"She said..."
Xiao Zhu bit her lower lip lightly, a little panic on her face: "She said that she would take me away next time and told me not to follow His Highness and help him do evil..."
Lin Jiangnian smiled and said, "Will you leave then?"
Xiao Zhu quickly shook her head and said anxiously: "Slave, this slave doesn't know how to do it!"
She, she will never leave His Highness.
His Highness was very kind to her, so of course she didn't want to leave him.
But for some reason, Xiaozhu was particularly nervous.
Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian waved at her and said, "Come here."
Xiao Zhu walked closer obediently.
"Do you want this prince to punish you?"
Lin Jiangnian took the little maid into his arms, squinted his eyes, and looked down at the little maid's pink and tender face with a rosy glow.
It's so cute with its red color.
Perhaps it was due to Lin Jiangnian's tireless efforts and mature exploration along the way that the little maid's once immature figure gradually began to blossom. Her once seemingly flat figure beneath her chest-length skirt now showed signs of growth.
Being held in His Highness's arms, Xiao Zhu's face flushed. She was already feeling guilty. When she heard His Highness's words, her face flushed slightly and she bit her lower lip lightly: "Your Highness, if Your Highness is angry, then, then punish this slave..."
She accepted the punishment willingly.
“Is that so?”
Lin Jiangnian nodded slightly. This was what she liked about the little maid.
Very obedient.
She is much better than a cold maid like Zhiyuan!
Holding the little maid in his arms, Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes: "Then this prince will have to think about how to punish you!"
The sound is soft and playful.
The little maid's face became increasingly red. She naturally understood the meaning of His Highness's words. Your Highness, is this going to...
Lin Jiangnian stared at the blushing and shy face of the girl in his arms, and suddenly picked her up by the waist.
"You little maid, wait and see how I punish you tonight!"
The little maidservant screamed and subconsciously hugged His Highness's neck, curling up in His Highness's arms. She suddenly thought of what Sister Lin Qingqing had said to her today, and she felt even more shy. Her face was hot and flushed.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
The little maid's voice was trembling and uneasy.
"Yes, be gentle."
“…”