Zhiyuan was very familiar with Lin Jiangnian's martial arts skills, and naturally knew that with Lin Jiangnian's martial arts skills, it was absolutely impossible for him to kill the Great Protector of the Secret Heaven Division.
Even with the help of the prince's personal guards, it is absolutely impossible!
The prince's personal guards were almost all trained by Zhiyuan herself, how could she not know the details?
Even if he encountered a surprise attack or siege, it would not be difficult for the great protector to escape and survive with his strength.
So……
How did Lin Jiangnian kill Zhao Changyuan last night?
Facing Zhiyuan's sudden questioning, Lin Jiangnian remained calm, as he had already prepared his words.
Of course it is impossible to reveal Liu Su!
The last time she killed Chen Feiyang, Zhiyuan said angrily that if such a dangerous thing happened again next time, she must be told first.
But not only did Lin Jiangnian not tell her last night, he was even with Liu Su! If Zhiyuan knew that Liu Su had killed Zhao Changyuan, what would the consequences be... Lin Jiangnian didn't dare to think about it.
Therefore, Liu Su must not be revealed.
Therefore, Lin Jiangnian had already thought of his excuse this morning!
I accidentally ran into the Great Protector last night. The situation was urgent and I didn't have time to come back to inform Zhiyuan... This is completely understandable!
As for Zhiyuan's question about what happened last night, Lin Jiangnian was already prepared. Meeting Zhiyuan's cold, questioning gaze, Lin Jiangnian remained calm and said, "Actually, I didn't kill him myself!"
Zhiyuan stared at him and continued to ask, "Who is it?"
She had expected this and didn't react much.
Lin Jiangnian's martial arts skills definitely couldn't kill Zhao Changyuan. He must have had other helpers with him last night.
As for who the other helpers are?
In Zhiyuan's mind, he quickly thought about the people Lin Jiangnian knew who had the ability to kill Zhao Changyuan.
In a trance, two figures gradually emerged in her mind...
"It's Dongfang Guanshan!"
Lin Jiangnian's words interrupted Zhiyuan's thoughts.
"Dongfang Guanshan?!"
Hearing this name, Zhiyuan was obviously stunned and looked up at Lin Jiangnian: "Did he come to see you last night?"
“That’s right!”
Lin Jiangnian naturally put the blame for killing Zhao Changyuan last night on Dongfang Guanshan.
Didn't Dongfang Guanshan say yesterday that he was loyal to the Lin family and to him, the Crown Prince of Lin? So, as a loyal subordinate of the Lin family, it was only natural for him to take the blame for his master, right?
Very reasonable!
After hearing the name, Zhiyuan was slightly stunned and seemed to be thinking about something.
She didn't ask any further questions, obviously she believed it a little!
Yesterday morning, she had learned that Dongfang Guanshan had arrived in the capital, but her whereabouts were unknown. As one of Prince Lin's four great masters, Dongfang Guanshan would naturally come to see Lin Jiangnian upon his arrival in the capital.
In addition, this person's martial arts skills are indeed impressive. With his help, it is not surprising that Lin Jiangnian was able to kill Zhao Changyuan last night...
Everything makes sense!
No flaws!
"Where are the others?"
Zhiyuan raised her eyes and asked.
"Let's go!"
Lin Jiangnian said, "He went north to Xuzhou."
"Xuzhou?"
Zhiyuan frowned slightly: "What is he doing in Xuzhou?"
"He said he was going to clean up Zheng Zhiming's mess."
Lin Jiangnian spoke, glanced at Zhiyuan again, and asked, "Zheng Zhiming, what did you do in Xuzhou?"
Zhiyuan lowered her eyes, was silent for a moment, and glanced at him: "Revenge!"
"revenge?!"
Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised: "What do you mean?"
Zhiyuan stared at Lin Jiangnian and said in a cold voice, "That night in the temple, the person who assassinated Prince Lin was closely related to Prince Xu's Mansion..."
Listening to Zhiyuan's explanation, Lin Jiangnian gradually realized something.
"Wangfu, have you found any clues?"
Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes: "Is it related to that King Xu?"
Zhiyuan was silent for a moment, then nodded: "It may not have been done by Prince Xu, but it is most likely related to Prince Xu's Mansion!"
"Isn't that what he did?"
Lin Jiangnian curled his lips.
After the assassination in the temple that night, Prince Lin's Mansion had always suspected that it was related to Prince Xu's Mansion.
No matter what, Prince Xu’s Mansion cannot clear itself of suspicion!
"The prince sent Zheng Zhiming to Xuzhou for revenge and as a warning!"
Zhiyuan spoke coldly.
Lin Jiangnian was lost in thought. No wonder he heard that Zheng Zhiming had gone on a killing spree in Xuzhou, killing so many people, yet Prince Xu's palace hadn't even given a shit...
So you feel guilty?
Did Prince Xu’s palace tacitly acknowledge that Zheng Zhiming killed people in Xuzhou as a way to appease Lin Hengzhong’s anger?
"So what kind of trouble has Zheng Zhiming gotten himself into in Xuzhou? Does he need Dongfang Guanshan to help him solve it?"
Zhiyuan shook her head slightly: "I don't know."
She had no idea what exactly had happened in Xuzhou, but being able to gather two of the prince's trusted masters in Xuzhou must have been no small matter.
"One more thing..."
Zhiyuan seemed to remember something and looked up at Lin Jiangnian.
"Um?"
"I heard that Prince Xu has also come to the capital!"
"Prince Xu?"
Lin Jiangnian was stunned and almost forgot there was such a person!
The Xu family is entrenched in the north of Xuzhou and has always been very low-key, so low-key that many people have even forgotten the existence of the Xu family.
Prince Xu, like Lin Jiangnian, is the only son of a king of a different surname in the Daning Dynasty!
They both have the same status as the crown prince, command a large number of troops, and have a noble status.
Lin Jiangnian didn't know much about this person, but he had heard Lady Shen mention him before. She said that Prince Xu loved his people like his own children, was gentle and refined, and was an utterly good man...
It is not clear whether he is a good person, but from various rumors, it can be inferred that this Prince Xu is probably a bit hypocritical.
As a dandy who has lived a life of luxury since childhood, he can be gentle and approachable... This is obviously not realistic!
Mostly fake!
"What is he doing in the capital?"
Lin Jiangnian was slightly surprised and turned his head to look at Zhiyuan.
Zhiyuan glanced at him, was silent for a moment, and then said, "He's coming for you."
"I?!"
Lin Jiangnian became more and more confused and immediately became alert: "Does that guy have a preference for Long Yang?"
"You like men?!"
What the hell?
Coming for him?!
Zhiyuan's face looked a little unnatural, her face flushed slightly as she looked away.
After a moment's silence, he said, "I don't know his purpose, but he is definitely coming for you."
"After learning that you had come to the capital, he rushed here from Xuzhou and arrived in the capital a few days ago..."
Are you really coming for him?
Lin Jiangnian's eyes narrowed slightly. He didn't believe that Prince Xu was coming solely for him. That kid's coming to the capital at this critical moment must have a more serious purpose!
The capital is in chaos now, and if Prince Xu gets involved, it will add a lot more variables to the already unclear situation.
"He came alone?"
Lin Jiangnian asked, "Who else is following you?"
Zhiyuan said, "Besides him, his sister is here too!"
"younger sister?"
Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised: "He has a younger sister?!"
“…”
Capital city, princess's palace!
The current emperor has many children, but few are favored. And she is the only one who can be named the eldest princess at such a young age and be granted a princess's residence.
From childhood to adulthood, the eldest princess was favored, and she did not disappoint. She was sent to kendo at a few years old and received kendo inheritance. She soon showed amazing martial arts talent and became famous all over the world.
The capital city gradually became prosperous and bustling, but the area in front of the princess's mansion was extremely deserted.
A carriage slowly stopped outside the princess's mansion. The guards outside the princess's mansion immediately became alert and someone walked forward quickly.
"Who is here?!"
The carriage curtain opened, and Lin Jiangnian jumped out. He looked up at the guards in front of him and took out the token in his hand: "I want to see your princess!"
The guard at the door was immediately shocked when he saw the token in Lin Jiangnian's hand. His tone softened and he quickly said respectfully, "Wait a moment, I'll go report right away!"
The guard at the door quickly led Lin Jiangnian into the princess's mansion, and then hurried forward to report.
Lin Jiangnian stepped into the princess's mansion and looked around.
This is his first time here.
The few times I met the eldest princess in the past were either at her house in the capital or in the palace. This is the first time I’ve been to the princess’s mansion!
I have to say that as a princess's mansion, it is indeed rich and luxurious. Both the decoration and furnishings are quite grand and elegant. The rows of palace lanterns under the eaves and the luminous pearls inlaid on the door curtains are expensive and priceless!
After seeing the token, the guards in the palace all treated Lin Jiangnian with great respect. The guards didn't know who the young man was, but since he had the princess's token, he must be someone extremely important to the princess, so they didn't dare to neglect him.
As Lin Jiangnian waited for the guards to report, he was bored and looking around in the front hall. At this moment, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in his sight.
"beautiful?"
Lin Jiangnian shouted.
The figure who was about to leave not far away stopped when he heard Jinxiu's name, turned around subconsciously, and revealed an exquisite and beautiful face.
It is indeed beautiful!
"Why are you here?"
Lin Jiangnian stepped closer and said with a smile, "Your princess..."
As he approached, he saw Jinxiu looking at him expressionlessly, with no emotion on her face. In those cold eyes, there was a hint of...bewilderment?
"What’s wrong with you?"
Lin Jiangnian quickly noticed that something was wrong with her and asked in confusion, "Unhappy?"
"No."
She spoke coldly, without any emotion in her tone.
A bit cold!
"Um?"
Lin Jiangnian blinked. This doesn't look like Jinxiu?!
We haven't seen each other for a while. Why does she have such an expression when we meet?
"What's wrong with you?"
Lin Jiangnian was a little puzzled. He walked closer to her and chuckled, "Why, after not seeing you for a few days, you're already giving me a bad face?!"
"Could it be that you are still holding a grudge against me?"
Jinxiu in front of her noticed Lin Jiangnian approaching, and a hint of panic immediately appeared in her cold eyes. She subconsciously took two steps back.
"You, don't come over here..."
His tone was flustered and he stuttered a little.
A trace of fear appeared on his fair face, as if he had been frightened by something.
At this time, Lin Jiangnian finally realized that something was wrong.
He stared at the 'Jinxiu' in front of him for a few seconds, frowning: "You are not Jinxiu?!"
The 'Jinxiu' in front of him didn't say anything, bit his lower lip tightly, stared at Lin Jiangnian vigilantly and panicked, with a hint of shame in his eyes.
The next second, she turned and ran away without looking back.
Disappear quickly.
Lin Jiangnian did not chase after him, but stood there with a look of doubt on his face.
wrong!
This girl really doesn't seem to be Jinxiu?
Although she looks exactly like Jinxiu, her temperament, words and deeds are completely different from Jinxiu.
Jinxiu is lively and naughty, and loves to laugh. Her smile is sweet and lovely, very contagious, and even her words are sweet.
But the person just now, apart from looking like Jinxiu, there is no other similarity between them!
It's clearly a completely different personality.
This splendor cannot be faked.
but……
I've never heard Jinxiu mention that she has twin sisters before?
Lin Jiangnian was puzzled, and at this moment, a voice came from behind him.
"Your Highness, please follow me."
A maid appeared behind him and spoke respectfully.
Lin Jiangnian regained his composure, nodded, and followed the maid.
Passing through the pavilion corridor, we arrived at the inner courtyard of the princess's mansion.
"Your Highness, please come in!"
Lin Jiangnian walked into the inner courtyard.
The courtyard was deserted, and not far ahead stood a three-story attic.
In front of the attic, there was a lawn with a pavilion on it. Some unknown flowers and plants were placed in the corners of the courtyard. Since it was winter, the flowers and plants were almost withered, giving it a rather desolate look.
Lin Jiangnian looked up and saw a figure in white standing quietly in the lonely pavilion.
The white dress flutters gracefully, and she looks cold and independent.
The cool figure stood in the cold wind, with an inexplicable coldness and elegance. It seemed as if it had merged with the world, giving people an indescribable sense of aura.
As if hearing footsteps behind him, the figure in the pavilion slowly turned around. A stunningly beautiful face appeared in Lin Jiangnian's sight.
Her face without makeup, exquisite and beautiful facial features, is so beautiful and charming, beyond compare!
only……
This usual cold expression casts a layer of frost over this beauty.
It’s so cold that people dare not look directly at it!
It’s too cold!
Every time I see this eldest princess, I feel like she is just a body without any emotions at all.
Like a walking corpse!
Is this the price of being a genius?
Lin Jiangnian sighed in his heart, collected his thoughts, and walked forward slowly: "Greetings, Princess!"
The princess put her hands behind her back and looked at Lin Jiangnian indifferently. She looked at him for a long time before she spoke: "You looking for me?"
"Exactly!"
"What's the matter?" Her voice was cold and clear.
As expected of the eldest princess, she never drags her feet and is always clean and efficient.
Lin Jiangnian pondered for a moment and said, "Just last night, I accidentally learned a secret. I think the princess would be interested in this secret..."
He had come to see the Princess today to discuss the Third Prince's private army. Lin Jiangnian wasn't interested in the struggle for imperial power, but he was very interested in dismantling the Third Prince.
The Third Prince was training his own army in secret, clearly for the purpose of rebellion, so Lin Jiangnian naturally couldn't sit idly by.
Anyone can be the emperor except the third prince.
Just as Lin Jiangnian was thinking about how to bring up this matter with the eldest princess and get some benefits from her.
When the eldest princess heard the word "last night", she seemed to remember something and suddenly looked up at Lin Jiangnian.
"What did you do last night when you left the city under my name?!"
“…”
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