Xu Lan is gone!
Got pissed off again!
Before leaving, he threatened to break off his friendship with Lin Jiangnian and never have any contact with him again.
Lin Jiangnian naturally agreed happily...what a double blessing!
After she left, Lin Jiangnian still sat quietly in the yard.
Beating Li Qianlin in the teahouse today was a plan he had carefully considered.
Of course, it might be a bit impulsive and a bit dangerous, but the Prince of Lin was an impulsive person himself, and beating people in public was a common occurrence for him.
As a playboy with a very bad reputation, no matter what bad things he did, it was considered normal in the eyes of others.
At least Xu Lan didn't have any doubts today!
Of course, there may be other reasons...
Coming back to his senses, Lin Jiangnian shook his head slightly and was about to get up and leave when he suddenly heard footsteps behind him.
Lin Jiangnian turned around and a figure in green appeared in his sight.
Zhiyuan, dressed in a green shirt, appeared under the eaves not far away at some point and was walking slowly towards Lin Jiangnian.
One step, two steps...
Her movements were slow and graceful, her graceful figure wrapped in a long green skirt, the hem of which fluttered in the wind.
As the maidservant of the Prince of Lin's mansion, she possessed both a budding maturity and a touch of girlish innocence. These two contrasting styles merged, punctuated by her exquisitely beautiful yet expressionless face.
Very inconsistent!
She is such a nice girl, but unfortunately she has a cold face all the time.
When Zhiyuan slowly walked up to him, Lin Jiangnian just happened to withdrew his gaze from her.
Zhiyuan's beautiful eyes scanned Lin Jiangnian, and after confirming that His Highness was not injured, she spoke: "Did Your Highness beat anyone up in the city today?"
“That’s right!”
He was not surprised that Zhiyuan knew about this. Linjiang City was full of spies from the Lin Palace, so the news that Lin Jiangnian beat someone in public could not be concealed.
There's no need to hide it.
Lin Jiangnian nodded and glanced at her: "Is there any problem?"
Zhiyuan's eyes turned cold, and after a moment's silence, he said, "Li Qianlin's father is the Minister of Justice and holds considerable influence in the court. Li Qianlin is also close to the Third Prince. His sudden appearance in Linjiang City this time has more than a simple purpose. As for Song Jue, the Song family has some power in Zhongzhou, and they have always been at odds with our palace..."
Upon learning that His Highness had assaulted someone in the city today, Zhiyuan rushed back immediately. After understanding what had happened, she quickly realized that Li Qianlin and Song Jue had ulterior motives.
Lin Jiangnian didn't care about this. Instead, Zhiyuan's attitude surprised him. He glanced at her and said, "I thought you would blame me, the prince?"
Zhiyuan looked a little suspicious: "Why would this servant blame His Highness?"
"This prince beat up Li Qianlin and Song Jue in public and got into trouble. Logically speaking, shouldn't you blame this prince for causing trouble?"
Isn't it this cold and beautiful maid's favorite thing to do to discipline and restrain the Prince of Lin from causing trouble?
Zhiyuan's eyes were slightly cold: "Li Qianlin and Song Jue are ignorant of their own lives. They provoked and humiliated His Highness. They should be taught a lesson."
"You finally said something sensible!"
Lin Jiangnian looked at him with a playful look.
Zhiyuan ignored the sarcasm in Lin Jiangnian's tone. She had long been accustomed to it over the years. She was silent for a moment: "I will find out their purpose and give an explanation to Your Highness."
Li Qianlin and Song Jue are not important. What is important is the people behind them... who ordered them?
She already had the answer in her heart.
"Okay."
Lin Jiangnian nodded and yawned: "I am a little sleepy, I will go to rest first."
Zhiyuan watched Lin Jiangnian stand up and prepare to leave, hesitated for a moment, and suddenly spoke.
"Your Highness, wait a moment."
Lin Jiangnian stopped and looked back at her: "Anything else?"
Zhiyuan's expression was still calm, but there was a hint of hesitation and emotion in her originally calm eyes, as if she was thinking of something.
There was something strange in her eyes. She looked at Lin Jiangnian silently for a moment, then lowered her eyes slightly and said softly, "If Your Highness encounters this situation again, there is no need to do it yourself..."
The voice was very soft, as if it carried some strange emotion.
Lin Jiangnian was stunned, looking at the kite in front of him, with a complicated expression in his eyes.
He was clear in his mind, a hint of amusement flashed across his face, and he asked meaningfully, "Why?"
Zhiyuan said calmly, "Your Highness is worth a fortune, and those people are not worth mentioning. There is no need to dirty your hands, someone will take care of them."
"It depends on my mood."
Lin Jiangnian waved his hand and turned to leave.
Zhiyuan stood there, looking at Lin Jiangnian's departing back, and remained silent for a long time.
Only after she came to her senses did she turn around and leave the yard, saying expressionlessly, "Lin Kong."
Outside the courtyard, Lin Kong appeared, bowing his head respectfully: "What do you want, young lady?"
Although Zhiyuan was a maid in the palace, Lin Kong always addressed her as Miss.
Zhiyuan's expression was as cold as ice, with his hands behind his back, looking ahead.
That stunningly beautiful face was expressionless and filled with murderous intent.
"It seems that we in the Linwang Mansion have been retreating for a long time, and some people can't wait to jump out!"
"In that case, then let them do as they wish!"
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The Prince Lin's Mansion is huge, and if you're not careful, you'll easily get lost. Lin Jiangnian followed the route he had memorized yesterday and finally returned to his room.
The room was cold and empty. Lin Jiangnian didn't feel sleepy at all, but he suddenly felt a little bored while sitting at the table.
As if remembering something, he raised his eyes and glanced outside the door.
"Someone come."
Soon, a timid figure appeared at the door.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"
It was Xiaozhu.
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and said, "Come here."
"oh……"
Xiao Zhu took small steps and came to Lin Jiangnian's side: "Your Highness, what do you want me to do?"
"Nothing, I just wanted to chat with you."
Lin Jiangnian looked at the little maid's nervous expression and said with interest, "Sit down."
When Xiao Zhu heard this, she was filled with panic and quickly waved her hands and shook her head: "No, no, I can't..."
How dare a slave like her sit with His Highness...
Lin Jiangnian had a stern face and a blank expression: "If I tell you to sit down, then sit down quickly. If you don't obey me, do you believe that I will catch you and warm your bed?"
Hearing the words "bed warmer," Xiao Zhu was instantly frightened and pale. He sat down tremblingly, his little butt resting on the stool, his head lowered nervously, his face filled with a look of forced grievance.
Afraid, aggrieved, and dare not resist.
Lin Jiangnian found this a little funny.
This little maidservant was a little too afraid of him.
Presumably, it was the residual influence left by the previous Prince Lin in the mansion.
However, Lin Jiangnian still wanted to get some information from this little maid, so he couldn't let her be so scared and nervous.
"Don't worry, don't be nervous. As long as you are obedient, I won't catch you warming the bed now." Lin Jiangnian's tone softened a little.
But when Xiao Zhu heard this, it sounded like... not now?
That means... in the future?
Xiao Zhu's face turned pale!
It’s over, it looks like there’s no way to escape this disaster!
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