The next morning, Lin Jiangnian woke up as usual.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door, and then the maids from yesterday appeared as usual, ready to help His Highness change clothes and wash up.
As expected, the little maid from yesterday was still following behind the maid, carefully lowering her head, still looking like you can't see me.
She raised her eyes cautiously and tentatively stole a glance at His Royal Highness. When she noticed that His Royal Highness's gaze was on her, she quickly lowered her head like a frightened bird.
Her pretty face flushed red, her heart was beating fast, and she was nervous and uneasy.
"All of you, get out."
Lin Jiangnian's eyes fell on her, and he waved his hand meaningfully: "It's fine as long as she stays."
"yes."
Seeing this, the two maids knew that His Highness was still interested in the service of the little maid from yesterday, so they put down their things and left the room.
And closed the door.
"Bang!"
The sound of the door closing made the little maid's heart skip a beat. Her heart was in her throat, and her fingers were slightly red from intertwining and pinching.
Don't dare to look up.
Fortunately, Sister Zhiyuan arrived in time yesterday, so His Highness didn't...
But then she remembered that she seemed to have accidentally fallen into His Highness's arms yesterday... Her face turned even redder.
"Look up."
His Highness's expressionless voice came.
Xiao Zhu's delicate body was tense, and she carefully raised her delicate and small face, which was flushed and panicked.
His dark pupils were filled with panic, and he stammered, "Your Highness..."
Lin Jiangnian quietly looked at the frightened little maid in front of him. Compared with the two maids just now, this little maid in front of him seemed easier to fool.
The pitiful appearance easily makes people want to bully him.
"What are you still standing there for?"
Lin Jiangnian said with a stern face: "Why don't you come over and help me change clothes?!"
“Oh, oh…”
The little maidservant finally woke up from her dream, her face flushed. She carefully moved to Lin Jiangnian's front, stretched out her trembling little hand, and began to help His Royal Highness the Crown Prince change his clothes.
As soon as her slender little hands touched His Highness's body, she felt a soft and warm breath. She immediately remembered what happened yesterday, and her face became more rosy, like a ripe apple that made people want to take a bite.
Perhaps because she was nervous and afraid, her movements were trembling and clumsy. She tried to tie her clothes for a long time but still couldn't. The little maid was so nervous that she was about to cry.
"Take your time. There's no rush."
Lin Jiangnian's expressionless voice came to my ears.
The little maidservant trembled and looked up at His Highness with some fear. She saw that His Highness had no expression on his face and his voice was emotionless.
But for some reason, it felt like His Highness didn't seem to blame her or seem angry?
The little maid's heart was slightly relieved, and she finally helped His Highness put on his clothes after much difficulty.
Lin Jiangnian stood before the mirror, catching sight of a handsome young man reflected in it. He wore a green python robe, with golden silk tracks wrapped around his waist. He possessed a distinguished demeanor, a refined appearance, and a refined demeanor.
Xiao Zhu stood by, carefully looking at her own prince through the bronze mirror. Looking at the prince in the bronze mirror who looked majestic and gentle, she was a little dazed for a moment.
Your Highness, it seems different from what those sisters said?
They said that His Highness had a bad temper, was moody, and would beat and scold them at will... Once, a maid in the mansion angered His Highness because she was slow in serving him, and she was dragged out and beaten for half the night.
But……
The little maidservant lowered her head, thinking about what had just happened... Her movements were slow and clumsy, but His Highness not only didn't drag her out to beat her, he didn't even seem angry?
The little maid tilted her head, and a hint of doubt and confusion appeared in her bright eyes.
…
Lin Jiangnian quickly saw the little maidservant peeking at him from behind in the mirror. She looked confused and quite cute.
"What are you looking at?"
He immediately frowned and turned around expressionlessly.
"ah……"
The little maid quickly lowered her head and said in panic: "No, I didn't see anything..."
Seeing her so nonchalant, Lin Jiangnian didn't continue and glanced outside the door: "Where's Zhiyuan?"
The little maid lowered her head and whispered, "Your Highness, Sister Zhiyuan has gone out."
"Where did you go?"
"I don't know..."
The little maid spoke in a low voice.
Lin Jiangnian seemed to think of something and narrowed his eyes: "So, she is not at home now?"
"Um……"
Lin Jiangnian breathed a sigh of relief.
The person who posed the greatest threat to him in Prince Lin's mansion was this Zhiyuan. Every time he faced her, Lin Jiangnian had to be extremely alert and cautious.
Now that he knew she was not at home, Lin Jiangnian felt much more relaxed.
"I'm hungry. I want to eat."
Lin Jiangnian glanced at the little maid who was still in a daze beside him and patted her head gently.
The little maid was suddenly slapped on the head, and she was completely stunned. When she came to her senses, her face flushed red and she said nervously, "Good morning, breakfast is ready. Your Highness, please follow me..."
Having said that, she almost ran away from here.
…
Zhiyuan was not at Prince Lin's mansion today. Lin Jiangnian breathed a sigh of relief, and his mind became active.
Right now, he not only has to prevent his identity from being exposed, but he also has to find a way to investigate the identity of the woman in red.
And find out what kind of poison she used?
Lin Jiangnian was frightened by last night’s experience. She was probably wary of Lin Jiangnian’s detoxification from the very beginning!
Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian's face darkened slightly.
If he doesn't get rid of the poison, his life will always be controlled by her and he will become a puppet in her hands. When her goal is achieved, Lin Jiangnian will surely die.
"Poison..."
Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes, thinking of the people around the woman in red, and remained silent.
This poison is probably not something that ordinary people can possess. If we can find out the origins of those around her, perhaps we can find some clues...
Just as Lin Jiangnian was pondering his next plan, a familiar figure rushed in again.
Lin Jiangnian looked up and saw the...brother from yesterday?
"Why are you here again?"
Lin Jiangnian looked at Xu Lan, who barged in without any courtesy, and asked, "Do you think this is your home?"
"What else?"
Xu Lan sat across from Lin Jiangnian with confidence, glancing at him with a hint of pride. "I'm Uncle Lin's niece, and this Prince Lin's Mansion is half my home. Is there anything wrong with me going home?"
"have."
After eating and drinking his fill, Lin Jiangnian slowly stood up, glanced at her, and turned to walk outside.
"You are not welcome in this house."
"Does this lady need your welcome?"
Xu Lan glared at him lightly, then saw Lin Jiangnian walking towards the door and followed him: "Where are you going?"
"sleep."
Lin Jiangnian didn't want to pay attention to her.
Xu Lan and Prince Lin have known each other since childhood, so it is inevitable that she will see some flaws. It is better to have less contact with them.
"Are you a pig? Sleeping in so early in the morning?"
Xu Lan glanced at the sky outside, and seemed to think of something. His eyes rolled and he said, "The weather is nice today. Do you want to go out for a walk?"
Lin Jiangnian stopped and looked back at her with a strange look in his eyes: "You mean... you want me to go out with you?"
Xu Lan nodded slightly excitedly: "Any questions?"
Lin Jiangnian's gaze fell on Xu Lan's flat chest, and he sighed with a little regret.
"I'm sorry, but this is not my cup of tea."
Xu Lan was stunned. What does that mean?
When she noticed Lin Jiangnian's eyes, she subconsciously looked down, and then the expression on her face gradually froze.
“…”