"abnormal?"
When Xu Lan heard Zhiyuan's question, his heart skipped a beat and he instantly understood what Zhiyuan meant.
She was indeed doubting Lin Jiangnian's identity!
Thinking of this, Xu Lan's heart tightened. That guy thought he was a good pretender? He didn't expect that Zhiyuan had already suspected him.
"What could be wrong with that guy?"
After a brief thought, Xu Lan shook his head: "If I have to say it's abnormal, then it's probably that he has a problem with his brain."
"That's not right, he has always had problems with his brain!"
Xu Lan sneered and spoke.
Zhiyuan frowned slightly, then quickly relaxed her brows: "Miss Xu, didn't you notice...any changes in His Highness?"
"Change? Hasn't he always been like this?"
Xu Lan sneered: "How else can he change? Could he become a gentleman?"
At this point, Xu Lan's expression became even more indignant: "He is a scumbag. Even if he turns into ashes, I will recognize him!!"
She cursed the Prince of Lin in front of his maid. Apart from Prince of Lin, she was probably the only one in the world who dared to do this.
Zhiyuan fell silent, the last trace of strangeness in her eyes disappearing. She nodded: "In that case, I won't bother you anymore!"
The kite turned and left.
Xu Lan stood there, and only after the kite left and disappeared did she breathe a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders.
The sneer and resentment on his face disappeared completely, and his expression gradually became solemn.
After a while, she looked at the night outside, not knowing what she was thinking. An indescribable expression appeared on her face, and she muttered to herself.
"I saved your life this time... Humph..."
“…”
In the room.
Lin Jiangnian sat on the edge of the bed and adjusted his breathing. The power of Xu Lan's two palms was a little too strong. Although he took healing medicine, he could still feel discomfort and dull pain in his body.
He lowered his head and sighed softly.
After all, his physical fitness was still somewhat worrying. Although he wasn't weak, he wasn't much stronger by comparison.
What's more, he couldn't even beat Xu Lan, and only managed to defeat her with a combination of sneak attacks and underhanded tactics. If it were anyone else, Lin Jiangnian wouldn't have been so lucky.
Are all ninth-grade masters so powerful?
What about the first grade?
Lin Jiangnian was somewhat tempted.
The Lin Wang Mansion is a huge force, so there must be many masters in the mansion, right? There must also be a lot of martial arts secrets hidden, right?
Although the Linwang Mansion was a government-run institution, it had numerous connections with the underworld. Of all the martial arts sects within Linzhou, which one wouldn't be respectful to the Linwang Mansion?
Those underworld forces that even the imperial court cannot control, won’t they have to behave themselves when they arrive in Linjiang City?
In this case, if Lin Jiangnian could learn one or two martial arts tricks... not to mention becoming famous and becoming a martial arts master, at least strengthening his body would be fine, which is better than not being able to even beat Xu Lan, right?
Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian became more and more interested. But before that, he had to clarify one thing.
Why didn’t the previous Prince Lin practice martial arts?
If the Prince of Lin had no interest in martial arts before, and Lin Jiangnian suddenly showed great interest in it, it would probably reveal something.
It seems that an opportunity is still needed!
After a while, Lin Jiang sighed. He still had to be cautious and tread carefully in the Linwang Mansion.
At this moment, the voice of the maid outside the door interrupted Lin Jiangnian's thoughts.
"Your Highness, the hot water is ready. You may change and bathe now."
Lin Jiangnian came back to his senses, stood up, opened the door and walked out, glancing at the two maids outside: "Where's Xiaozhu?"
"Sister Xiaozhu will be here soon."
"Okay, you guys step back."
Lin Jiangnian nodded, narrowed his eyes, and sneered: "Let her come."
“…”
Silent night.
Xiao Zhu walked cautiously outside the bathroom with nervous steps, his face showing a nervous and slightly uneasy expression.
Your Highness, Your Highness, again and again, he specifically asked her to serve him!
These past few days, whether it was getting His Highness up in the morning to wash and comb his hair, or bathing and changing clothes at night, His Highness had always let her do it all by herself. He even went so far as to ask her to warm the bed...
Although he had guessed this, Xiao Zhu still couldn't help feeling a little nervous, even... a little guilty.
Her heart began to pound when she thought about how she had secretly told Sister Zhiyuan about something not long ago.
Standing at the door, he took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down, and then he spoke softly, "Your Highness?"
"Come in."
Lin Jiangnian's voice could not tell whether it was happy or sad.
Xiao Zhu then opened the door and walked in.
The bathroom was filled with heat. Lin Jiangnian stood in front of a bronze mirror not far away, looking at her quietly.
When His Highness fixed his gaze on him, Xiao Zhu felt a sense of guilt almost subconsciously for some reason, and quickly lowered his head: "Your Highness..."
"What are you still standing there for?"
Lin Jiangnian's voice sounded a bit impatient: "Why don't you come and undress me?"
Xiao Zhu blushed, and then she hurried to His Highness in panic, "Slave, I will help Your Highness change clothes..."
As she spoke, she carefully reached out and began to help Lin Jiangnian undress.
Perhaps it was because practice makes perfect, with the experience of the previous two days, Xiao Zhu was much more skilled and smoother today than before, and quickly helped Lin Jiangnian unbutton and take off his coat.
After the outer garment was taken off, Xiao Zhu looked at His Highness's plain white lining and was stunned for a moment.
"continue!"
Lin Jiangnian's expressionless voice came to my ears again.
Xiao Zhu's pretty face flushed instantly, and she lowered her head, her face burning hot. Last night, His Highness only asked her to take off her outer clothes, so why did he ask her to take off her outer clothes tonight...
Although she was nervous and shy, Xiao Zhu took a deep breath and tremblingly reached out to continue taking off her clothes...
Lin Jiangnian stared expressionlessly at Xiao Zhu, who was blushing with her head down in front of him, and sneered in his heart.
This little maidservant was indeed the little spy that Zhiyuan had planted beside him.
In that case, don't blame him for taking advantage of the situation!
“That’s enough!”
Xiao Zhu trembled as she helped Lin Jiangnian take off his shirt. After a long struggle, when she was about to take off Lin Jiangnian's pants, she was stopped by Lin Jiangnian.
Xiao Zhu felt relieved, her heart finally relaxed, and her pretty face flushed red. When she saw His Highness turn around and step into the bath, Xiao Zhu was frightened and quickly turned away.
But soon, Lin Jiangnian's voice was heard behind him again.
"Come here and help me wash my hair."
Xiao Zhu clenched his nervous little hands into fists and took a deep breath.
Xiaozhu, you can do it.
Don't be afraid!
It is your duty to serve His Highness, Your Highness... Your Highness will not do anything to you!
Thinking of the experiences of the past two days, Xiao Zhu felt slightly relieved.
His Highness really didn't bully her these past two days...it's really different from what those sisters said.
Thinking of this, Xiao Zhu turned around, carefully came behind the Crown Prince, and began to help him comb his hair.
Lin Jiangnian lay in the bathtub, soaking in the hot water, squinting his eyes, quietly enjoying the service of the maid.
The little maidservant's movements were clumsy but gentle as she helped His Highness comb and wash his hair. She looked down at His Highness's young face with a slightly scholarly air, and Xiao Zhu's face flushed.
Your Highness is really handsome!
Xiao Zhu couldn't help but look a few more times, and the corner of his eye accidentally followed his line of sight down to the water...
"ah!"
Her pretty face suddenly turned red, she screamed in surprise, and quickly turned her head away, not daring to look again.
My heart suddenly started beating faster!
When she gradually calmed down, she saw that His Highness had opened his eyes at some point and was looking at her quietly.
The blush on Xiao Zhu's face, which hadn't yet completely subsided, instantly surged back into her heart: "Your Highness... Yes, I'm sorry..."
"fine."
Lin Jiangnian spoke.
Hearing that His Highness did not blame her, Xiao Zhu breathed a sigh of relief and continued to help His Highness comb and wash his hair.
"Xiaozhu."
At this time, Lin Jiangnian suddenly spoke again.
"Um?"
Xiao Zhu lowered her head, the blush on her delicate face never fading: "Your Highness, what's wrong?"
Lin Jiangnian quietly looked at the delicate face of the little maid so close to him. She was pitiful and touching, looking weak and gentle, and also light and delicate, making her easy to bully.
"I have a question for you."
Lin Jiangnian waved at her. When Xiaozhu came closer with a hint of doubt, she saw Lin Jiangnian narrow his eyes and suddenly asked, "Did you go and tip off Zhiyuan before?"
Xiao Zhu trembled all over, and his little face turned pale in an instant.
Your Highness, Your Highness discovered it?!
“…”