"Aunt?"
Seeing his aunt at the entrance of the yard, Lin Jiangnian felt a little guilty.
Especially Jiang Yuxiang, who was standing at the entrance of the yard with a stern face and questioning eyes, had the air of an elder asking for an answer.
Lin Jiangnian, who had just done something bad, was naturally a little unsure.
Even Xiao Zhu who was standing beside him was startled.
She was the one who knew best what had happened, and she looked at His Highness with some worry in her big eyes.
Lin Jiangnian remained calm and composed: "Just now? Auntie, I just got up early and went out to do some errands!"
"What's up?"
Jiang Yuxiang asked.
"It's related to Gao Wenyang's death... I can't explain it clearly at the moment, but it's also related to the Third Prince."
When Jiang Yuxiang heard Lin Jiangnian mention the Third Prince, her expression changed slightly. At this moment, she no longer cared about whether what Lin Jiangnian said was true or not. "What does it have to do with the Third Prince?"
"Did you provoke him?"
"I guess so."
Lin Jiangnian nodded and said, "It's nothing, it's been taken care of, don't worry, auntie!"
Lin Jiangnian spoke calmly, without blushing or beating his heart, without any pause or guilt.
Without even blinking.
Xiao Zhu's eyes gradually opened wide!
His Highness...
You're really good at talking nonsense in a serious manner, aren't you?
What is he going to do?
It's obviously Sister Kite, okay?!
Your Highness even lied to his own aunt, so, so... too bad!
Xiao Zhu thought secretly in his heart, but did not dare to say anything.
But when Jiang Yuxiang heard that it was related to the third prince, her expression changed slightly.
She had been in the capital for a long time and was naturally aware of the Third Prince's reputation in the capital. More importantly, Jiang Yuxiang had a close relationship with the current Empress, and the Third Prince was the Empress's biological child.
Jiang Yuxiang, who learned that Lin Jiangnian had grievances and conflicts with the third prince and knew some unknown inside stories, became solemn.
She walked quickly into the courtyard, came to Lin Jiangnian under the eaves, and said, "What's the conflict between you and the Third Prince? Do you know that he..."
Jiang Yuxiang spoke anxiously, but Lin Jiangnian chuckled softly, "I know the Third Prince has considerable influence in the capital. If I offend him, I'm afraid I won't be able to survive in the capital anymore."
Jiang Yuxiang was interrupted and glared at Lin Jiangnian. "It's not that he can't make it, but he has a bit of an extreme personality. If you have a conflict with him, I'm afraid you should be more careful in the future."
Jiang Yuxiang was worried.
Lin Jiangnian nodded and said, "I will be careful. Besides, in the capital, at least he can't do anything to me easily."
Jiang Yuxiang felt slightly relieved when she thought of Lin Jiangnian's identity. However, she still looked at him solemnly and warned him, "But no matter what, if you can avoid it, try not to conflict with him. After all, he is the prince of the current dynasty and the child of the Empress... If you hurt him, I won't be able to explain to the Empress."
"Don't worry, auntie, I'll be careful with my actions."
"That's good……"
Jiang Yuxiang was about to nod when she suddenly realized that there was something wrong with what he said.
"Are you sensible?"
Jiang Yuxiang raised her eyes and stared at him suspiciously: "Do you really want to attack him?"
"How come?"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head slightly and said, "As long as he doesn't provoke me, I will definitely not attack him."
At the same time, Lin Jiangnian added in his heart: Unfortunately, the third prince has already provoked me!
Well, it’s not his fault!
Jiang Yuxiang breathed a sigh of relief. "It's good that you know. After all, the capital is not Linzhou. It's better to be careful in everything. Wait until you enter the palace to see His Majesty... By the way, what are you going to do about your engagement with the eldest princess?"
“It’s not clear yet.”
Lin Jiangnian shook his head gently, "His Majesty is still in seclusion, I don't know when he will summon me!"
Jiang Yuxiang also frowned slightly: "Some time ago, your uncle went to the palace to pay homage to His Majesty, but there is no news yet. I don't know when it will be delayed..."
"That's not urgent."
Lin Jiangnian thought about it and decided not to tell his aunt about his relationship with the eldest princess.
If I say it out loud, it will inevitably lead to another lecture.
Obviously, Jiang Yuxiang in front of him was not much older than him, but every time in front of Lin Jiangnian, Jiang Yuxiang would act like an elder educating a younger person.
Very inconsistent!
It's also very funny.
Lin Jiangnian also found it difficult to connect the aunt in front of him with the elders!
Especially after what happened the last two times...
Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian's eyes narrowed slightly, and he quickly shook his head to get rid of the idea.
Don’t look at what is indecent. Don’t look at what is indecent.
What a sin.
But she is your aunt!
…
Jiang Yuxiang thought for a moment and sighed softly.
The current emperor, for reasons unknown, had been secluded. She had heard a little about the goings-on at court, but she wasn't concerned. Lin Jiangnian was in Beijing to marry the eldest princess, and whether he was marrying her or breaking off the engagement, he had to see the emperor.
But now that she couldn't see the emperor, Jiang Yuxiang felt a little uneasy.
From the perspective of Lin Jiangnian's elder, she naturally hopes to see Lin Jiangnian get married and start a family as soon as possible. If her sister's only child can get married and start a family, she can also give an explanation to her sister.
She also knew the eldest princess somewhat. She was indeed very beautiful, and aside from her somewhat cold temper and fondness for swordplay, she had no other flaws. Both her background and status were more than enough for Lin Jiangnian.
If the two of them could get married, it would indeed be a beautiful thing!
But unfortunately, Lin Jiangnian was unwilling to marry.
Besides, from Jiang Yuxiang's own perspective, Zhiyuan was also raised by her, and the two of them were both mother and daughter, as well as sisters. What if Lin Jiangnian married the eldest princess and neglected Zhiyuan?
Jiang Yuxiang felt conflicted and sighed secretly. She was just about to ask Lin Jiangnian what he thought.
Suddenly, as if he smelled something, he shrugged slightly and looked at Lin Jiangnian with a puzzled look on his face: "What's that smell?"
When these words came out, Lin Jiangnian was startled.
My aunt's nose is very sensitive. She has smelled the scent of other women on him several times before.
I had just returned from spending the night with Zhiyuan, and before I had time to take a shower and get rid of the smell on my body, I was caught red-handed by my aunt.
Seeing his aunt move closer to him in confusion, Lin Jiangnian subconsciously took a step back: "She must have been out for a while and accidentally got some dust on her. It's nothing serious... Aunt, you can just walk around first. I'll go wash up!"
Unexpectedly, Jiang Yuxiang concentrated and shook his head: "No, the aura on you seems to be..."
Jiang Yuxiang felt that Lin Jiangnian's scent was very familiar, but she couldn't put her finger on it. There seemed to be a faint fragrance mixed in, like... a woman's body odor?
The smell was not very clear, so Jiang Yuxiang took a step closer to smell it.
This shocked Lin Jiangnian!
How can you smell this randomly?
Auntie, calm down!
Lin Jiangnian's mind was spinning rapidly, thinking about how to find an excuse to divert his aunt's attention.
Outside the yard, there were suddenly hurried footsteps.
"Your Highness, someone from the Zhao residence has arrived and wants to see you!"
Jiang Yuxiang paused slightly, and Lin Jiangnian took this opportunity to quietly move to the side, avoiding his aunt's approach, and looked at the maid who appeared at the door.
"Zhao Mansion?"
"Miss Zhao?"
Those who could be informed by servants were naturally not from small families. When Lin Jiangnian heard the Zhao Mansion, he naturally thought of the young lady of the Zhao family.
Then, I remembered Miss Zhao's pair of snow-white, jade-like, well-proportioned, silky, soft, and elastic legs hidden under her skirt...
I just touched it and was kicked out. Why did Miss Zhao send someone over again?
Could it be that he is here to cause trouble for him and settle the score later?
Jiang Yuxiang, who was standing by, forgot what had just happened when she heard the words "Miss Zhao" and looked at Lin Jiangnian suspiciously.
She had always suspected the relationship between Lin Jiangnian and that Miss Zhao... To be more precise, she suspected that Miss Zhao had bad intentions towards Lin Jiangnian!
She came to his house every now and then, showed him affection for no apparent reason, and even let Lin Jiangnian enter her bedroom at will... Is this normal?
This is very abnormal!
The maid outside the courtyard spoke cautiously with a slightly nervous voice.
"Yes, it's Prime Minister Zhao..."
Under the eaves, the people who heard the words "Prime Minister Zhao" were all stunned.
"Prime Minister Zhao?"
Jiang Yuxiang was shocked. There was only one person in the entire capital who could be called Prime Minister Zhao.
A veteran of three dynasties, with disciples all over the world, the highly respected Prime Minister Zhao, Mr. Zhao!
But why did Prime Minister Zhao suddenly want to see Lin Jiangnian?
Jiang Yuxiang couldn't help but turn her head and look at Lin Jiangnian in confusion, feeling more and more worried.
Could it be that this kid bullied Miss Zhao, and Prime Minister Zhao sent someone to ask for an explanation?
Lin Jiangnian was stunned for a moment, but his expression remained normal and he was not very surprised.
Unexpectedly, Miss Zhao really kept her promise and was so efficient?
It seems that I have to be nicer to her next time we meet!
...I don't know if she will let me touch her legs next time!
…
The courtyard next door.
After Lin Jiangnian left, the room fell silent again.
There was not a sound or movement at all.
On the bed, Zhiyuan wrapped himself completely in the quilt, even burying his head in it, not moving at all.
After an unknown amount of time, she seemed to have difficulty breathing, so she carefully stuck her head out from under the quilt, breathing slightly and breathing in the fresh air.
The blush on her fair face still lingered, and her eyes, like a young girl in love, carefully glanced around the room.
Empty!
She breathed a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders.
Then, his eyes became dazed again.
He stared upwards, lost in thought, not knowing what he was thinking.
However, that previously cold face now showed many more emotions, which kept emerging and changing.
The girl's originally clear eyes were now filled with a bit of confusion amidst her shame and anger.
In the confusion, there was a rare flash of indescribable...sweetness.
After a while, Zhiyuan finally came to his senses and sat up.
The light-colored quilt slipped off, exposing the girl's snow-white and smooth shoulders to the air. Her long black hair fell loosely on her smooth jade-like back, vaguely revealing her slender waist that could be held in one hand, and her round and perky buttocks that were squeezed when she sat up.
All in sight.
Zhiyuan slowly stood up, paused for a moment, frowned slightly, carefully found the clothes scattered around, and put them on slowly and gently.
After putting on her clothes, the girl regained her cool and elegant demeanor. Only the lingering blush on her face and the brows were less girlish and more feminine.
Zhiyuan slowly stood up, looked back at the messy bed behind her, bit her lip lightly, and then remembered something. She carefully lifted the quilt and soon found a bright plum blossom on the light-colored bed sheet.
Seeing this, Zhiyuan's face flushed red. She looked around and carefully ripped the bed sheet off like a thief. Then, she gently tore off the small piece of fabric with the plum blossom print, carefully folded it, and put it away.
After doing all this, she breathed a sigh of relief, turned back to look at the messy bed, and began to tidy it up carefully.
Just like Xiaozhu did yesterday, she changed the bed sheets and quilts, tidied up the room, and opened the window slightly to let in some air.
After doing all this and making sure that there was nothing unusual in the room, Zhiyuan was completely relieved.
At the same time, footsteps and Jiang Yuxiang's voice were heard outside the door.
"Zhiyuan, are you awake? What's wrong?"
Zhiyuan took a deep breath, walked to the door and opened it.
Outside the door, Jiang Yuxiang looked at Zhiyuan in the room with some concern: "Zhiyuan, how are you? Are you feeling unwell?"
Jiang Yuxiang saw that Zhiyuan's face was slightly red and her breathing was a little unstable. She subconsciously touched Zhiyuan's face and felt that it was slightly hot. Jiang Yuxiang immediately asked nervously: "Why is your face so hot? Do you have a fever or a cold?"
"I'll call a doctor for you!"
Zhiyuan quickly pulled her back, blushing and shaking her head: "Auntie, I, I'm fine..."
Jiang Yuxiang looked at her suspiciously: "If you're okay, why is your face so hot?"
"Just now, I was a little anxious while practicing! No, it's nothing serious..."
Zhiyuan spoke softly, looking away guiltily and lowering his head.
Zhiyuan, who rarely lies, lied in front of his aunt for the first time in his life.
Jiang Yuxiang felt relieved when she heard this, but then her face turned worried and a little reproachful: "You should be more careful. Why would a girl practice so hard for no reason... What if something happens to you?"
Zhiyuan lowered his head guiltily and listened to his aunt's lecture without saying a word.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuxiang couldn't bear to say anything more. She nodded her head and sighed, "Forget it, forget it. Be careful next time and don't let your aunt worry."
"Um."
"Then you should have a good rest."
Jiang Yuxiang gave a few more instructions, and seeing that Zhiyuan's face was still flushed, she asked her to go and rest first.
Zhiyuan nodded, and when she turned around, perhaps because her movements were too violent, her eyebrows slightly wrinkled, as if a trace of pain emerged, and her steps staggered slightly.
As if she remembered something, a hint of resentment and shame appeared in her beautiful eyes.
"Zhiyuan, what's wrong with you?"
Jiang Yuxiang seemed to have noticed something strange.
"No, nothing..."
Zhiyuan's tone was a little nervous. She glanced at her aunt and changed the subject: "Where is His Highness?"
Speaking of Lin Jiangnian, Jiang Yuxiang's attention was quickly diverted.
"He went to the Zhao residence. I heard that Prime Minister Zhao wanted to see him!"
Jiang Yuxiang's face was filled with confusion and uneasiness. "That Prime Minister Zhao has no ties to the Lin Palace. Why did Prime Minister Zhao suddenly want to see him? Could it be..."
"Did that guy really do something to Miss Zhao?"
Beside him, Zhiyuan was stunned when he heard his aunt talking to herself, and his beautiful eyes, which originally contained a bit of resentment, narrowed slightly.
"Aunt, what do you think of Miss Zhao..."
"Did what?!"
“…”
