“There is indeed a problem.”
Xu Lan nodded in agreement.
If you are not familiar with each other and someone invites you to a gathering for no reason, and in the name of admiration, it is hard not to be suspicious.
What's so admirable about this guy?
Could it be that the courtesan really fell in love with him?
Thinking of this, Xu Lan glanced at Lin Jiangnian. Apart from his good looks, this guy's reputation was almost ruined. Was there any girl in Linjiang City who would look down on him?
If the courtesan recognized the prince of Lin, her admiration would be a lie. If she didn't recognize him, then it would be even more problematic.
"Since you knew she had a problem, why did you still agree to her?"
"It's because she has a problem that you're going."
Xu Lan narrowed her eyes: "Don't you want to go and see what tricks she is playing?"
"In no mood."
Lin Jiangnian didn't intend to cause any trouble.
Xu Lan sighed and shook her head: "I'm afraid you really need to meet this courtesan."
"Why?"
Xu Lan turned her head and glanced from outside the attic at a room somewhere in the brothel, raising her eyebrows.
Lin Jiangnian followed her gaze and saw several familiar figures flash by outside the attic corridor opposite. Lin Jiangnian's eyes fixed.
"Whether it's Linwang Mansion or Linjiang City, there are Zhiyuan's spies everywhere... That's why I brought you here."
Xu Lan said playfully, "From the moment you left the Linwang Mansion, countless masters from the Linwang Mansion have been secretly protecting you. Of course, everything you do in Linjiang City will also reach her ears. The invitation from that courtesan just now naturally did not escape her eyes..."
"Do you think that the prince of Lin, who can spend millions of taels of silver to win the smile of an Oiran and spends his days wandering among thousands of beauties, would refuse an invitation from an Oiran?"
"It would be strange if you didn't go and see him."
Lin Jiangnian frowned, "Do I really have to go see him?"
"That's not the case."
Xu Lan propped up her chin and said, "You can also find other reasons. For example, you can say that Su Lu is ugly and unsightly, and that your Highness the Prince of Lin doesn't like her. Or, for example, you have your eyes on other girls from other brothels..."
"Of course I have an excuse, but it would be best if you go and meet him..."
Xu Lan's eyes lit up with anticipation. "I really want to know what she wants from you."
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and said, "What if she is an assassin who came to kill me?"
"Isn't that better?"
As if she thought of something, Xu Lan's eyes lit up slightly, and an exciting idea flashed through her eyes, and she lowered her voice.
"Don't you want to learn martial arts?"
"I think this is a good opportunity!"
“…”
Yingfengyuan, third floor.
Lin Jiangnian stood at the door, hesitated for a moment, and pushed the door open to enter.
As soon as I walked into the room, I smelled a strong scent of rouge mixed with a light fragrance.
The furnishings in the room were quite exquisite, not the extravagant and decadent scene one might imagine, filled with all sorts of props to entertain.
On the contrary, there are elegant and interesting items such as music, chess, calligraphy and painting placed on the side, making the room seem a lot more elegant.
...Do brothels rely on toys to liven up the entertainment these days?
She is indeed worthy of being the most beautiful courtesan, and she is indeed different from those common women with rouge and makeup.
Just as Lin Jiangnian was sighing, a soft voice came from behind the screen not far away.
"Has His Royal Highness arrived?"
Lin Jiangnian's eyes flashed with a strange color, and then the corners of his mouth raised slightly: "Miss Su?"
The other party really knew him? !
"Your Highness, please take a seat."
Lin Jiangnian glanced at the table next to him, which was filled with delicious food.
The Hongmen Banquet, right?
Lin Jiangnian remained calm and walked to the table and sat down.
At this moment, a figure appeared from behind the screen. They walked out slowly with light steps.
She was wearing a gorgeous dress made of light red brocade, and her face was covered with a veil, revealing only a pair of bright and slightly deep eyes.
Very exquisite.
As expected of the oiran, even though she hasn't fully revealed her face, it's clear that she has a beautiful appearance and a refined temperament.
"Your Highness?"
The woman quietly approached, standing in front of Lin Jiangnian and bowed gracefully. Her movements were dignified, yet seemed a little unfamiliar.
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her, and then a harmless smile appeared on his face: "Miss Su, there is no need to be polite. Please sit down!"
As soon as the woman in front of him sat down, Lin Jiangnian spoke again: "Miss Su, do you know this prince?"
She nodded gently, lowering her eyes slightly, as if with a hint of girlish shyness: "Who in Linjiang City doesn't know Your Highness? I admire Your Highness as a person. Today, I learned that Your Highness was here, so I took the liberty to invite Your Highness to come and have a gathering. If I disturb you, I hope Your Highness will forgive me."
"It's okay, it's okay, I don't hold grudges!"
Lin Jiangnian raised the corner of his mouth slightly and glanced at the courtesan in front of him.
Poor acting!
There is indeed a problem.
Admire him as a person?
How could she say such nonsense?
"So, you admire and respect me? Do you have feelings for me?"
Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes meaningfully.
"Indeed, I... admire Your Highness very much."
"How do you appreciate it?"
The other party was visibly stunned and silent for a moment before whispering, "A few days ago, I heard about what happened to Your Highness in the teahouse. Your Highness was furious in defending the late Princess Lin, a truly virtuous and filial act... Although there are many rumors about Your Highness in Linjiang City, I believe that Your Highness is not a bad person..."
Listening to the other party talking, Lin Jiangnian almost believed it if he had not realized that something was wrong with the other party.
After she finished praising him, Lin Jiangnian sighed.
"Your Highness, why are you sighing?"
"Isn't it embarrassing for you to praise me like this against your conscience?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he could clearly see the other person's expression change slightly.
"Your Highness...why do you say that?"
"Because you acted so badly!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head: "Why don't you praise me for something else? Why praise me for not being a bad person? You don't feel guilty when you hear this. I can't stand it anymore..."
"Who in Linjiang City doesn't know that this prince bullies men and women and does all kinds of evil things?"
"If you had praised me for something else, like saying you covet my looks and want to warm my bed... maybe I would actually believe it."
silence.
The other party was obviously silenced by Lin Jiangnian's words.
It seems that no one expected that Prince Lin would be so straightforward?
After a moment, she slowly raised her head and stared at Lin Jiangnian.
At this moment, her eyes changed.
If those eyes were tender and affectionate just now, now they revealed a deep chill.
"Since you've discovered it, then..."
"You dog prince, prepare to die!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly jumped up and slapped Lin Jiangnian in the chest.
Fierce moves, accompanied by a sharp wind!
Lin Jiangnian's pupils shrank, and when he saw the fierce light in the other person's eyes, his whole body tensed up. The moment the other person attacked, Lin Jiangnian quickly retreated to avoid it.
But even with advance prediction, Lin Jiangnian still felt the sharp palm wind passing by.
My shoulder hurts a little!
Almost got it!
This woman's martial arts skills were clearly much stronger than Xu Lan's. If she struck him with this palm, would he at least be crippled if not dead?!
Lin Jiangnian was terrified. He shouldn't have believed Xu Lan's lies. He knew the other party had problems, but he still took the risk... It was just too much!
After the palm strike missed, the woman was obviously stunned for a moment, with an expression of disbelief on her face.
Isn't this bastard a useless loser who is unable to even tie a chicken?
Why was he able to dodge her palm?
But the next second, her eyes became colder.
"Bang!"
She slapped the table next to her, and it instantly shattered into pieces. Then, she pulled out a silver sword from under the broken table!
"You, my Lord, are guilty of a thousand crimes and deserve to die!"
"Today, this female hero will send you to the west on behalf of Miss Chen from Qingfeng Tower and the innocent people of Linjiang City who died in vain!"
Tearing off one's face, gritting one's teeth and speaking in an angry tone!
She was lying in ambush here today just to take the life of this bastard prince!
I had originally prepared a table full of food in the hope of killing him quietly, but now that I've been discovered, I might as well just take action.
She raised her sword and stabbed it straight into Lin Jiangnian's chest.
Very fast!
It was so fast that Lin Jiangnian had no time to react.
Lin Jiangnian stood there, feeling the sword's sharp murderous intent locked onto him. He suddenly turned his head and sneered, "If you don't come out, this prince will die here!"
As soon as the words fell!
"Bang!"
A long sword pierced through the doors and windows, pierced the air, and headed straight for the female assassin holding the long sword.
The heroine's pupils suddenly shrank, and she immediately held her sword horizontally to block.
"snort!"
The female assassin groaned and was knocked back two steps by the strong shock. Her wrist was numb and her heart was filled with horror!
She realized that something was wrong. How could the guards of this damn prince come so quickly?
“Go to hell!”
Seeing Lin Jiangnian right in front of her, she raised her sword again, wanting to quickly get rid of this bastard.
But the next second, a figure silently stood in front of Lin Jiangnian and slapped out with a palm, blocking the attack of the female assassin.
"Bang!"
The powerful internal force surged, causing the female assassin to take several steps back, her face turning pale.
At the same time, several guards quickly rushed in from outside the door and surrounded her.
Continuous assassinations were blocked, and with the emergence of the enemy's guards, she realized that this assassination attempt had failed!
She underestimated the cunning of that bastard prince, and didn't expect that the other party had already seen through her plan and was well prepared!
If we continue to stay, it might not be good!
"You dog prince, just wait, I will definitely take your dog's life next time!"
After leaving behind a harsh remark, she glared at Lin Jiangnian fiercely, then turned around without hesitation, jumped out of the window next to her, and escaped with a nimble agility.
"Chase!"
"yes."
Behind him, several guards were chasing after him.
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