As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Xuan's expression changed slightly.
He subconsciously turned around to look at his sister beside him. Sure enough, he saw that his sister's face became visibly colder after hearing Lin Jiangnian's slightly frivolous words.
Even Zhiyuan, who was standing beside Lin Jiangnian, turned her head to look at him again, but she said nothing. She just stood quietly beside him without saying a word.
Lin Jiangnian still looked at the brother and sister in front of him with a slightly frivolous look.
Playful.
scrutiny.
Xu Chaoge said nothing, staring at the man in front of him with narrowed eyes!
Lin Jiangnian!
Although it was their first meeting, she was already familiar with this person's appearance.
As the princess of Prince Xu's mansion, how could she not even remember the appearance of Prince Lin's son?
Naturally, there was no way that Lin Jiangnian in front of him didn't recognize the two brothers and sisters!
So... he's playing dumb!
I have to say, although I already knew what the Prince of Lin looked like, I still couldn't help but sigh after seeing him in person.
This boy really inherited the good qualities of the Prince Lin and the late Princess Lin. He is handsome and can be considered a rare handsome man.
but……
The boy's frivolous tone did make Xu Chaoge feel a little colder in his heart.
But, she also realized...
Is this guy deliberately provoking?
Xu Chaoge raised his eyes and stared at Lin Jiangnian quietly for a moment, then turned around with an expressionless face.
"Let's go."
Go ahead, she turned and left.
From beginning to end, he ignored Lin Jiangnian.
Xu Xuan on the side was slightly stunned.
What's going on?
Why did my sister turn around and leave?
This guy just took advantage of you... With your sister's personality, how could you not retaliate?
This is wrong!
However, Xu Xuan didn't have time to think. Seeing Xu Chaoge was about to walk out of the eaves, he suddenly woke up from his dream, hurriedly followed his sister's footsteps, and held up the umbrella to shield his sister from the wind and rain.
After the brother and sister left, Lin Jiangnian slowly withdrew his gaze from the street and said, "Let's go."
Zhiyuan turned her head to look at Lin Jiangnian, said nothing, and nodded.
The two continued to walk side by side, but the atmosphere seemed to be more solemn than before.
After a while, Lin Jiangnian suddenly spoke: "I'm afraid the brother and sister's purpose in coming to the capital at this time is not simple."
Zhiyuan looked at him, pondered for a moment, and nodded.
The prince and princess of Prince Xu's mansion appeared in the capital at the same time. Are they coming to the capital to travel and relax at this critical juncture?
Obviously not!
"Your Highness..."
At this time, Xiao Zhu, who had been following His Highness and Sister Zhiyuan, asked in a puzzled voice, "Who were those two just now?"
Xiao Zhu just secretly observed that the two people had outstanding looks and good temperaments, and did not look like ordinary people.
And His Highness even flirted with someone else's sister in front of Sister Zhiyuan just now... How bold!
This made Xiao Zhu worried for a while, until he saw that Sister Zhiyuan didn't seem angry, he felt relieved.
However, I was full of doubts in my heart.
"Them?"
Lin Jiangnian smiled and patted Xiao Zhu's head, chuckling: "A guy with the same status as your Highness."
Xiao Zhu blinked blankly. Is his status the same as His Highness's?
Who in this world can have the same status and position as His Highness?
Xiao Zhu thought quickly for a while, and finally, as if he suddenly remembered something, his eyes suddenly widened: "He, he is..."
In this world, isn't the only person with the same status and position as his Highness the one from the north... Prince Xu?!
Those two people just now were Prince Xu and his sister? !
For a moment, Xiao Zhu was shocked.
"This Prince Xu seems to be different from what was rumored?"
Lin Jiangnian seemed to have thought of something, glanced at Zhiyuan, and spoke with a chuckle.
Zhiyuan was silent for a moment, then said, "He is not important. Xu Chaoge beside him is the one you should be most wary of."
"Xu Chaoge?"
Lin Jiang laughed: "That's a nice name. Is she difficult to deal with?"
"Um."
Zhiyuan nodded, looked at Lin Jiangnian, and seemed to be hesitant to speak.
"What? Are you worried about your Highness?" Lin Jiangnian noticed Zhiyuan's reaction and spoke.
"This person's mind is unfathomable."
Zhiyuan was silent for a moment, a rare look of solemnity appearing on her face. She stared at Lin Jiangnian seriously and said, "Compared to Xu Xuan, Xu Chaoge can be considered a better opponent for you."
Seeing Zhiyuan's serious expression, Lin Jiangnian also slightly restrained the smile on his face and said seriously: "Indeed, I have heard that Prince Xu's daughter is not simple. Many decisions in Prince Xu's palace are related to this princess, but..."
"She is a woman after all!"
"This prince is good at dealing with women!"
“…”
Zhiyuan didn't say anything and looked at him expressionlessly.
"Hey, Zhiyuan, you misunderstood. The treatment I mentioned is not what you think!"
"What am I thinking?"
"It's... it's not what you think."
“…”
Zhiyuan didn't say anything. He stared at Lin Jiangnian quietly for a long moment before he retracted his gaze and looked forward again.
After a while, she said calmly: "If you can handle her, it's not impossible."
Lin Jiangnian: “?”
Fishing, right?
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Lin Jiangnian lectured with a stern face, "How could this prince be that kind of person? You know, you are the only one in my heart..."
Before Lin Jiangnian could finish his words of loyalty, Zhiyuan interrupted him calmly.
"She's different."
Zhiyuan glanced at him and said, "She is very likely the biggest hidden danger and threat to the Linwang Mansion in the future. If you can really deal with her and marry her back to the Linwang Mansion, I have absolutely no objection."
"...If you have the ability!"
Zhiyuan spoke lightly, without a trace of laughter on his face.
Lin Jiangnian was stunned.
He looked at the kite in front of him, whose pretty face and calm expression were in a trance for a long time.
What is going on?
Zhiyuan, actually supported him in playing with the princess's feelings?
By order... to pick up girls?
…
On the other side, the night was shrouded in mist and rain.
Xu Xuan held an umbrella, followed his sister, and spoke angrily.
"This Prince Lin is really not a good person. I didn't expect him to be so frivolous and lustful. He even dared to tease you, my sister..."
"Don't worry, sister. I'll go after him next time and get justice for you!"
“…”
Xu Xuan didn't expect that Lin Jiangnian was so bold that he dared to openly tease Chaoge.
Originally, meeting Lin Jiangnian in such an occasion, Xu Xuan wanted to show his demeanor. However, he did not expect that the Prince of Lin would not follow the rules of martial ethics.
He greeted his sister right away!
Can this be tolerated?
Xu Xuan couldn't bear it, but he didn't expect his sister to bear it!
This is a bit unusual!
"Didn't he recognize us?"
Xu Xuan was a little confused. As the prince of Prince Xu, how could he not recognize the prince of Prince Lin, who had the same status as him?
It can be seen that Prince Lin looked like he didn't know him?
Shouldn't this be the case?
"He's faking it."
Xu Chaoge spoke expressionlessly.
"Pretending?"
Xu Xuan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "So, he teased you... on purpose?!"
"This Prince Lin is really not a good person!"
Xu Xuan suddenly spoke angrily.
Even if we don't get along, our identities are on opposite sides, and we are enemies, but no matter what, shouldn't we be friendly when we meet?
What's the matter with you turning against me the moment we meet?
"Why? Do you think he should be nice to you?"
Xu Chaoge glanced at him and said expressionlessly.
"Shouldn't it be?"
"Oh!"
Xu Chaoge sneered: "Do you really think he is a fool?"
"A year ago, he was attacked in a temple in Linzhou, and a few months ago, he encountered frequent assassination attempts on his way to the capital... Do you think he wouldn't be suspicious?"
Xu Xuan's eyes widened immediately: "What does that have to do with me? It wasn't me who assassinated him."
"Do you think he'll believe it?"
Xu Xuan was silent.
"If it were you, would you be suspicious?"
Under his sister's questioning, Xu Xuan fell silent. After a while, he sighed deeply, "So, I'm taking the blame?"
"You are the Prince of Xu, if you don't take the blame, who will?"
Xu Chaoge said lightly.
Xu Xuan wanted to refute, but in the end he just sighed deeply.
Can't refute it!
He really has to take the blame for this.
"So, he did this on purpose today? Pretending not to know us? Tearing you, my sister, to provoke us?"
Xu Xuan seemed to realize something quickly.
No wonder my sister didn’t get angry today.
Xu Chaoge's eyes were calm: "It's a good thing he didn't do anything to you."
"He dares?"
Xu Xuan glared: "Am I afraid of him?!"
"The woman next to him is very skilled in martial arts!"
"How deep?"
Xu Chaoge glanced at him and said calmly, "If she wants to kill you, I'm afraid I can't stop her!"
As soon as these words came out, Xu Xuan felt a sudden chill on his neck. He shrank back subconsciously, a little surprised: "So powerful?"
"That girl, is her martial arts skill better than yours?!"
"Her name is Zhiyuan, and she is the personal maid of Prince Lin."
Xu Chaoge was thoughtful. According to her investigation intelligence, the maid beside Lin Jiangnian was not simple.
Strictly speaking, she is not just a simple maid.
"It seems that this Prince Lin doesn't like me!"
Xu Xuan seemed to have thought of something and sighed with a hint of regret.
Xu Chaoge glanced at him and said, "You and he are enemies!"
"I originally wanted to have a good chat with him... After all, we are of the same status, so I think we should have some common topics..."
Xu Xuan sighed, feeling quite lonely and isolated at the top of the world.
As the prince of Prince Xu, he has enjoyed the glory and privilege brought by his status since childhood. But at the same time, no one can understand his troubles.
As the prince of Prince Xu, he is handsome and outstanding, which makes him easily envied and troubled!
In his opinion, only the Prince of Lin, who has the same status and experience as him, can understand him.
Unexpectedly...
"You're different from him."
Xu Chaoge glanced at his brother who had a strange way of thinking and spoke expressionlessly.
"What's the difference?"
"He is the eldest princess's fiancé, the future imperial consort!"
"Are you worthy?"
“…”
Xu Xuan's expression changed immediately, and he was furious: "Xu Chaoge, don't go too far... I am your brother, how can you help others to show off?!"
Xu Chaoge had a blank expression on his face: "Am I wrong?"
Xu Xuan was furious: "Well, I'm your brother too... I was just speaking up for you and wanted to teach him a lesson for you, but is this how you treat your brother?"
Xu Chaoge's eyes were cold: "No need!"
After a pause, she said coldly, "I will avenge this myself!"
Hearing this, Xu Xuan couldn't help but feel a little scared.
This is his sister!
He is petty and vindictive!
The Prince of Lin dared to tease and offend his sister today, and he will suffer the consequences later!
Thinking of this, Xu Xuan felt much more at ease. He even couldn't wait to see his sister find trouble with that guy...
Who made him marry the eldest princess!
Serves you right!
Just as Xu Xuan was thinking proudly in his heart, Xu Chaoge's voice came from the side again.
"What's the situation with the Third Prince?"
"Not sure..."
Xu Xuan shook his head slightly. "However, there has been a lot of activity from the Third Prince these past two days... I estimate that it should be soon!"
"I just don't know when he will make his move... I'm kind of looking forward to it!"
Xu Chaoge said nothing, looking off into the distance. In the hazy night, not far ahead, he could see the brightly lit imperial city shrouded in mist and rain.
On New Year's Eve, the gloomy palace still revealed a somewhat depressing atmosphere.
"Is imperial power really that fascinating?"
Xu Chaoge muttered to himself.
Xu Xuan, standing by, sighed, "Who wouldn't be tempted by the supreme imperial power?"
Xu Chaoge turned his head and looked at him: "Are you also moved?"
Xu Xuan sighed: "I have no choice!"
"If possible, I just want to be a quiet and dissolute prince, sleep until I wake up naturally every day, go out to drink and have fun, take two lackeys with me to tease decent women, and then marry two beautiful women. Living a good life with the three of us is more important than anything else..."
"What a pity, you don't give me this chance!"
At this point, Xu Xuan said angrily, "You insist on asking me, a spoiled second-generation kid with a comfortable life, to work hard. This is too much!"
Xu Chaoge had a blank expression on his face: "If Dad heard what you said, he would definitely beat you!"
"hey-hey!"
Xu Xuan chuckled: "So I only dare to tell you, my sister!"
As he spoke, Xu Xuan raised his eyes and also looked at the imperial city in front of him which was shrouded in gloomy words.
The New Year is approaching in Beijing, and the capital is immersed in the festive and joyful atmosphere. However, the imperial city feels oppressive and suffocating.
Extremely divided.
"But we don't have a choice!"
"The imperial court has always been eyeing us covetously, considering us a thorn in their side, and constantly thinking about reducing our influence and eliminating us..."
"The Lin family is a lesson. They made great contributions to the dynasty, pacifying the various states in the southern border and expanding the territory. Their achievements were so great that they had to be crowned kings. Otherwise, how would the other generals in the court view them? But before they could even sit comfortably on the throne of the king, they were targeted by the court..."
"When the birds are gone, the dogs are cooked. They need outsiders to help maintain the stability of the dynasty, but they are also wary of outsiders taking power. We outsiders will never truly gain their trust. If we don't resist, the only fate that awaits us is destruction!"
Xu Xuan looked indifferent and smiled bitterly: "I don't agree with what Dad did, but..."
"I know Dad did the right thing!"
"The fate of our Xu family must be in our own hands!"
“…”
