Lin Jiangnian: “…”
Seeing a hint of indifference on Liu Su's cold face, she had obviously guessed what Lin Jiangnian was about to say and interrupted him in advance.
Seeing this, Lin Jiang sighed: "Forget it, I won't say anything."
After a pause, he continued, "But don't act so recklessly next time!"
Liu Su raised her eyes and glanced at him, then said with a cold face, "I'm not reckless."
Lin Jiangnian didn't say anything, just looked at her quietly.
Feeling somewhat uncomfortable being stared at by Lin Jiangnian, Liu Su turned away coldly, "You were the one who begged me to help you kill him!"
Lin Jiangnian sighed: "I asked you to kill him, not to kill him directly like this!"
Just as he was about to analyze the details between the two, Liu Su interrupted him impatiently: "What's the difference?"
Liu Su's cold eyes fell on him, and she raised her delicate and round chin slightly: "If I don't kill you, can you?"
“…”
We can’t continue discussing this topic!
Indeed, what Liu Su said was right. If she did not take action, with Lin Jiangnian's strength, even if he summoned the prince's personal guards, he would never be able to kill the great protector.
but……
This was obviously not what Lin Jiangnian meant.
But Liu Su's words directly blocked all his words.
For a moment, Lin Jiangnian was a little angry.
"You look down on me, don't you?"
Liu Su glanced at him and said calmly, "So what if I look down on you?"
"Don't underestimate me!"
"Then don't ask me to help you kill him?"
Lin Jiangnian: “…”
There's no way to continue the conversation today.
Seeing Lin Jiangnian's frustrated look, Liu Su felt inexplicably relaxed and happy, with a slight smile on the corner of her mouth.
"Just wait, sooner or later this prince will surpass you."
Seeing Liu Su's smug look, Lin Jiangnian said viciously, "Then you'll see how I deal with you!"
"Wait until you can surpass me."
Liu Su spoke in a relaxed tone and with a calm expression.
Obviously, she didn't take Lin Jiangnian's words to heart.
Indeed, Lin Jiangnian's rapid improvement in martial arts surprised her.
But after all, he had only practiced martial arts for a short time, and it was too late! With his talent, he might indeed become a top master in the future, but surpassing her... wouldn't be that easy!
He is making progress, and so is she.
The higher the martial arts realm, the more it requires sedimentation and accumulation. She naturally didn't believe that the guy in front of her could match her more than ten years of hard training with just a few years of martial arts training.
"Then you wait."
Lin Jiangnian still had a vicious look on his face.
He had no idea if he could surpass Liu Su in the future, but he couldn't say anything.
As the saying goes, things change over time...
Lin Jiangnian was quite confident about his martial arts progress over the past year. He might not be able to catch up with Liu Su in the future, but at least...
Lin Jiangnian was confident that he could become a master with similar strength to her, even if he still couldn't compare to her by then, but...
Who says that the level of martial arts is simply a competition of the level of martial arts skills?
Of course not!
In the underworld, strength is important. But sometimes, brains are just as important!
For example, he could...drug?!
“…”
Who says drugging can't be considered a form of strength?
If I administer medicine based on my own ability, why can't it be considered my own strength?
…
Liu Su didn't take Lin Jiangnian's harsh words to heart.
However, when Lin Jiangnian finished speaking, Liu Su quickly noticed his burning and 'malicious' gaze, which immediately made her alert.
"what's on your mind?"
Liu Su keenly noticed the evil in Lin Jiangnian's eyes.
What unhealthy things is he fantasizing about?!
"Of course I'm thinking about how I'll deal with you when my martial arts skills surpass yours."
Lin Jiangnian did not hide his purpose and actions at all.
Facing Lin Jiangnian's confident tone, Liu Su said calmly, "Let's talk about it when you surpass me!"
At this point, Liu Su paused and glanced at him again: "If you can beat me, you can do whatever you want. If you can't beat me, then stop talking nonsense!"
Hearing this, Lin Jiangnian's eyes lit up: "Don't regret it?"
"I never regret it!"
"It's a deal!"
Lin Jiangnian was overjoyed. Wasn't she just coming to him on her own initiative?
He immediately became high-spirited and walked towards the door.
"Where are you going?"
"Go back, practice in seclusion, and then I'll surpass... you!"
Liu Su: “…”
“…”
Apart from being a little weak, Liu Su is fine and just needs to recuperate for a while.
So, not long after Liu Su woke up, the two left the farm and returned to the capital.
Outside the capital, the atmosphere was tense. The city gates had long been controlled by soldiers and experts from the Secret Heaven Division. Passersby were trembling with fear, discussing what major event had just occurred!
Lin Jiangnian had naturally anticipated this. He had his men dump the body of the great protector outside the capital, and this was exactly the effect he wanted.
The deaths of two guardians of the Secret Heaven Division in a row would definitely cause discussion in the capital. As for the Secret Heaven Division's desire to suppress the news, it was naturally unrealistic!
If the news got out, it would be a major blow to the Secret Heaven Division. Once the Great Protector died, the Chen Gong in the palace would definitely be unable to sit still.
And this is also the scene that Lin Jiangnian hopes to see.
There was a strict check at the city gate, and Lin Jiangnian and Liu Su disguised themselves and entered the city smoothly.
Liu Su was weak and needed to rest. Lin Jiangnian originally wanted to invite her to rest at Jiang Mansion.
Liu Su responded with two cold laughs, and her cold eyes made Lin Jiangnian's back numb!
"No, I don't want to see her."
Lin Jiangnian was also expecting this answer.
He intended to ease the relationship between the sisters, but obviously, he failed!
Very difficult!
The two of them didn't get along well to begin with, and now Lin Jiangnian was involved. It wasn't easy to ease their relationship.
Liu Su had practically made it clear that she would not ease her relationship with Zhiyuan. As for Zhiyuan...
Although it wasn't mentioned, I guess it's not much different.
Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian sighed deeply.
It seems that if they want the two sisters to have a harmonious relationship, live in peace with each other, live under the same roof, and even sleep in the same bed...
Disaster!
…
Liu Su left alone. Lin Jiangnian felt a little regretful. He sighed lightly and returned to Jiang Mansion.
After not returning home for one night, everyone in the Jiang Mansion was very worried about Lin Jiangnian.
When Lin Jiangnian returned to the courtyard, Xiaozhu, who was sitting at the doorstep under the eaves with a bored look on her face, immediately became excited, and then trotted over with a bit of worry.
"Your Highness, why did you just come back?!"
"Where did you go last night? Why didn't you come back all night?!"
"Your Highness, are you okay?!"
“…”
Lin Jiangnian took the little maid into his arms, gently stroked her head, and explained with a chuckle, "Your Highness went out to do something and just came back after finishing it!"
"work?!"
Xiao Zhu blinked in confusion. Last night, His Highness said he was going out for a walk, but how come he ended up going on errands while walking?!
At this moment, Xiao Zhu seemed to realize something, and his bright big eyes blinked. He subconsciously moved closer to the collar of His Highness and sniffed it. Soon, a look of "I see" appeared on his little face.
Then, she raised her head angrily: "Your Highness, you, you last night..."
"Which girl are you looking for again?!"
What business?
So he was going to have sex with another girl?!
Seeing Xiao Zhu's angry face, Lin Jiangnian was stunned and surprised: "You can smell this too?"
"What else?!"
Xiao Zhu puffed up her cheeks and glared, "Your Highness, you smell like another woman... Your Highness, last night, last night..."
Xiaozhu's face turned red.
Very angry!
How could His Highness lie to her?
Knowing that she would keep her mouth shut, His Highness still lied to her and said that he was going to do some business... How mean!
His Highness smells like another woman, so it's obvious that he's going there to do business.
He was clearly going there to deal with someone!
Seeing that Xiao Zhu had obviously misunderstood, Lin Jiangnian sighed and said, "I really was on some serious business last night."
Speaking of this, Lin Jiangnian remembered that he had hugged Liu Su last night, and it seemed that her scent was lingering on his body.
The fact that Xiaozhu could smell it also reminded Lin Jiangnian that if Xiaozhu could smell it, Zhiyuan might be able to smell it too.
"Xiao Zhu doesn't believe it, Your Highness is lying!"
Xiao Zhu was still angry.
"When did Your Highness ever lie to Xiaozhu?"
"Your Highness always lies!"
“But there was absolutely no deception this time.”
Lin Jiangnian vowed solemnly: "Your Highness can swear!"
"That's more like it."
Xiao Zhu finally believed His Highness after hearing that he wanted to swear. He didn't ask His Highness to swear, "So what big thing did His Highness do last night?"
"It's a very important matter!"
Lin Jiangnian touched her little head and asked, "Where's the kite?"
"Sister Zhiyuan is in the room."
"I'll go take a look!"
As he spoke, Lin Jiangnian went back to his room first, changed his clothes, and after making sure there was no residual smell on his body, he turned around and went to the courtyard next door.
Xiao Zhu stood quietly at the door, blinking as she watched His Highness expertly change his clothes, examining every detail. She inexplicably felt that His Highness was a bit like... a heartless man?!
"Pooh!"
Xiao Zhu quickly shook her head. Her Highness was not a heartless man. His Highness was the Crown Prince of Lin Wang. As a Crown Prince, it was not unusual for him to have three wives and four concubines...
But soon, Xiao Zhu thought of something else.
Xiaozhu, what are you thinking about?
Is this fair to Sister Zhiyuan?!
Sister Zhiyuan treated you so well, bringing you back to Prince Lin's Mansion and keeping you well fed and clothed. How could you now backstab Sister Zhiyuan and help His Highness hide this from her...
Doesn’t your conscience hurt?
At this moment, Xiao Zhu stood at the door with a conflicted look on his face. He inexplicably felt that his conscience was being tormented like never before.
…
The courtyard was quiet and cold. Last night, the cold wind blew down leaves all over the ground. They had not been swept away yet, and it was quite chilly.
There was no other figure in the yard, and Lin Jiangnian quickly came to the door under the eaves.
After hesitating for a moment, he gently reached out and knocked on the door.
"Kite?"
Last night, Zhiyuan suddenly asked about Liu Su, and Lin Jiangnian answered truthfully. Zhiyuan wasn't angry, but she was certainly unhappy. She kicked Lin Jiangnian out, using the excuse of wanting to calm down.
Now that one night has passed, I wonder how she is doing now?
There was no response from the room, so Lin Jiangnian pushed the door open and walked in.
The warm and quiet room was filled with a faint fragrance, very similar to the body odor of Zhiyuan.
Smells good.
On the other side of the room, Zhiyuan was sitting quietly by the window as usual, reading a book with his head down.
Inside the room, everything is peaceful and quiet.
"Kite."
Lin Jiangnian smiled, walked slowly over and sat down beside her.
Zhiyuan looked up and glanced at him. Without saying anything, she continued to read.
Lin Jiangnian was thinking in his heart, Zhiyuan didn't go out today, so she should not know what happened in Mi Tiansi, right?
The Secret Service wants to block the news. Although the news cannot be concealed, it will probably take some time for it to spread.
"I have something to tell you...I went out last night."
Lin Jiang said in a young voice: "Killed a man."
Hearing this, Zhiyuan paused slightly, put down the book in her hand, and looked up at Lin Jiangnian's face.
"who?"
"The great protector of the Secret Heaven Division, Zhao Changyuan!" Lin Jiang spoke in a young voice.
Zhiyuan's expression changed slightly, and then her beautiful eyes flashed: "Who did you say?!"
The tone seemed a little surprised.
"The great guardian of the Secret Heaven Division, Zhao Changyuan!"
Lin Jiangnian repeated it.
After making sure he heard correctly, Zhiyuan's face became serious as he stared at Lin Jiangnian: "He's dead?"
“Dead!”
"You killed him?" Zhiyuan stared into his eyes.
"Well, huh..."
Liu Su killed the man, but since he proposed it, rounding it off...it can also be considered as murder, right?
Lin Jiangnian paused and explained softly, "Last night, I discovered that someone from the Secret Heaven Division was secretly leaving the city. The person leading them was none other than the Secret Heaven Division's Great Protector..."
"So I followed him all the way out of the city, wanting to see what he was doing so late at night... In the end, I discovered that he was secretly in contact with the private army raised by the Third Prince..."
"This great guardian rarely appears outside the city, so I decided to strike first..."
Lin Jiangnian recounted the events of last night to Zhiyuan in detail, cutting out the beginning and the end. However, he cleverly concealed Liu Su's existence and removed her from the incident.
After listening to Lin Jiangnian's narration, Zhiyuan's expression became more solemn.
Obviously, after learning that the Third Prince was raising a private army and colluding with Mi Tiansi, she realized the seriousness of the problem. This almost confirmed the Third Prince's intention to collude and rebel!
Zhiyuan's eyes were solemn as he said coldly, "Is the Third Prince planning a mutiny?"
"Not surprisingly, this is what he was thinking."
Lin Jiangnian nodded: "I just didn't expect that the Third Prince really had connections with the Mi Tiansi... It seems that the Third Prince has cultivated many forces in the capital over the years."
Zhiyuan seemed to be lost in thought. Although the struggle for imperial power in the capital had no direct connection with the Prince Lin's Mansion, it was inevitable that the Prince Lin's Mansion would be affected.
This news is indeed very important.
She pondered for a moment, then suddenly seemed to remember something. She raised her eyes and stared at Lin Jiangnian, a look of doubt on her face: "You just said that you killed the Great Protector of the Secret Heaven Division?"
Lin Jiang coughed and said, "Yeah...what's wrong?"
"That great guardian's martial arts skills are not weak, at least above the third rank..."
Zhiyuan stared at him with a burning gaze, her expression becoming increasingly suspicious as she asked, "How did you kill him?"
“…”
