A cold tone and an unfriendly expression.
The Saint Lady Liu of the Celestial God Cult is like a thorny flower at this moment, delicate and blooming, yet keeping people at a distance.
Wearing a bright red dress, with a cold and detached look in her eyes.
Lin Jiangnian didn't say anything, just stared at her quietly.
Looking at this familiar yet stubborn and delicate face so close to him, he sighed softly after a while.
"How are you feeling?"
Liu Su didn't say anything, but just looked at Lin Jiangnian coldly.
The two looked at each other, and there was a stubborn gleam in her cold eyes, as if she was engaged in some kind of silent confrontation with Lin Jiangnian!
Such a cold and arrogant attitude made Lin Jiangnian shake his head repeatedly in his heart.
As expected of sisters, this Saint Liu is really similar to Zhiyuan in some ways!
The character is also very stubborn!
Sighing, Lin Jiangnian slowly walked to her side.
"You, what are you doing?!"
Liu Su noticed Lin Jiangnian's actions and stared at her with cold and vigilant eyes.
Lin Jiangnian ignored her threatening gaze, sat down beside her, and sighed, "Don't you really want to see me?"
Liu Su still looked cold and said nothing.
"Today is New Year's Eve, and tomorrow is the new year!"
Lin Jiangnian looked at her and sighed softly: "In the blink of an eye, we have known each other for almost a year..."
About a year ago in the spring, in that dilapidated temple, the two met for the first time. Under Liu Su's coercion, Lin Jiangnian was forced to pretend to be the Prince of Lin and sneak into the Prince of Lin's mansion...
Thus, the unclear relationship between the two was formed!
In the blink of an eye, a year has passed!
When Liu Su heard Lin Jiangnian's words, her expression was slightly moved and her eyes were dazed.
A year?
Time flies!
You Ran still remembered the scene a year ago when the guy in front of him was groveling and walking on thin ice in front of him.
In the blink of an eye, it was already a long time ago!
And this guy... he inexplicably became the real Prince Lin, and her relationship with him also changed drastically due to some unexpected circumstances.
As a result, this guy who had always been under her control has now grown into someone she has to face up to, and even has some helplessness about.
Thinking of this, Liu Su looked a little embarrassed and annoyed.
She glared at him lightly.
Weird mind.
Lin Jiang sighed in a young voice, saying that from the time they met by chance until now, too many unexpected things had happened.
To the extent that Lin Jiangnian was sometimes surprised and dazed.
Seeing that Liu Su's expression seemed to be gradually relaxing, Lin Jiangnian asked again: "Didn't you go out for a walk today?"
Liu Su glanced at him and said coldly, "There's nothing to leave."
"It's New Year's Eve after all..."
Having said this, Lin Jiangnian stopped talking again.
He suddenly remembered that for ordinary people, the New Year is a year of reunion and celebration.
But this is not the case for Liu Su.
Her parents passed away early, and she grew up in the Tianshen religion. Reunion should be considered a fantasy for her.
Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian's eyes became softer and more distressed.
He slowly walked forward and took Liu Su's hand.
Liu Su noticed something and suddenly became alert: "What are you doing?!"
Seeing that her hand was grabbed by Lin Jiangnian at some point, she immediately tried to shake it off, but Lin Jiangnian held it tightly, not letting her get away.
Unable to shake him off, Liu Su immediately became angry and said, "Let me go... Don't force me to do it!"
Seeing her deliberate disguise of a fierce exterior but a weak heart, Lin Jiangnian said nothing, but tightened his grip even more.
"Go ahead, if you like, go ahead!"
"I will never resist!"
Liu Su sneered: "Can you resist?"
Although this guy's martial arts skills improved rapidly, he was still far behind her.
If she really took action, how would he have the chance to resist?
Lin Jiangnian looked at her and said seriously, "Even if I could resist, I wouldn't be willing to do it."
As soon as these words came out, Liu Su's delicate body trembled slightly. Especially when she looked at Lin Jiangnian, inexplicably, that gentle gaze made her feel a little hot.
For a moment, I didn't dare to look him in the eye!
Liu Su subconsciously avoided his gaze, and for some reason her face showed a hint of indescribable embarrassment.
She bit her lower lip, as if she wanted to say something.
But in the end, not a word came out.
She looked away and didn't resist anymore. Instead, she said with a cold face: "What on earth are you doing here?!"
"To accompany you!"
Liu Su was silent for a moment, then sneered, "What will she do if you come to me?"
It was naturally impossible for Lin Jiangnian to say that he came to see her after just spending time with Zhiyuan.
He looked at Liu Su quietly and said softly, "She will understand."
"Oh!"
After hearing this, Liu Su was silent for a moment, then sneered again: "No need!"
"Just go and accompany her. I don't need you to accompany me!"
Lin Jiangnian sighed in his heart and looked at Liu Su quietly without refuting her stubbornness.
"But, I want to accompany you, and..."
Lin Jiangnian paused for a moment, and under his sleeve, he held Liu Su's cold and soft hand tighter.
"I need you to accompany me!"
“…”
As soon as these words were spoken, it was obvious that Liu Su's expression changed!
Even if she tried her best to hide it, there was still a hint of panic that was hard to conceal, mixed with a bit of shame and anger.
"you……"
She wanted to say something to hide her panic.
But when he opened his mouth, not a single word came out.
Looking at Lin Jiangnian's calm gaze, she felt ashamed and angry, and strange emotions surged in her heart.
It wasn't until a long time later that she suddenly calmed down!
When she met Shanglin Jiangnian's gaze, her previous shyness suddenly disappeared.
She was in a trance for a moment, not knowing what she was thinking about.
Lin Jiangnian held her hand tightly and said softly, "There are not many people in this world that I care about, and you are the most important among them..."
"one!"
Lin Jiangnian silently added two words in his heart.
"At the same time, you are the person I worry about the most!"
Compared to Zhiyuan and Xiaozhu who stayed with him, Liu Su was indeed the person he cared about the most.
The Saint Liu of the Celestial God Cult was free-spirited, undisciplined, and uninhibited. At the same time, as a Saint of the Celestial God Cult, she faced many dangers when traveling.
Even within the Tianshen Sect, there are still many crises.
In this case, how could Lin Jiangnian not be worried?
"I know it's hard to keep you by my side."
Lin Jiang sighed softly, "I won't force you, but I hope you can be safe and honest..."
"At least don't have a cold face every time we meet..."
"Okay?"
“…”
I have to say that every time I saw this Saint Lady Liu, she basically gave Lin Jiangnian a cold look.
This isn't the first time we've met!
I've even slept with him several times... My body structure is almost unlocked.
It turns out that this Saint Lady Liu is really fickle!
It looks one way on the bed and another under the bed!
"snort."
Liu Su snorted lightly, seemed a little guilty, and turned her head away slightly.
She doesn't know why either!
Even when I haven't seen this guy, I always think of him inexplicably.
When I saw him, I was clearly surprised.
But for some reason, I always subconsciously and unconsciously have a cold face!
Especially when I actually saw him, the scene of this guy being intimate with that woman in Jiang's house would always unconsciously emerge in my mind.
In my mind, I would inexplicably imagine the two of them hugging each other affectionately, whispering in each other's ears, and even taking off their clothes and doing those... obscene things that are disgusting to watch!
Thinking of these, she felt extremely uncomfortable!
Feeling so uncomfortable, his expression and tone naturally became cold subconsciously!
Especially when she saw this guy's playful smile...she became even more unhappy!
"you……"
Liu Su took a deep breath, calmed down a little, and stopped thinking about the messy images in her mind.
He looked up at Lin Jiangnian and was about to say something.
But when the words came to his lips, he couldn't help but ask.
"What about her?"
"ah?"
Lin Jiangnian was stunned and didn't react for a moment.
She naturally meant the kite?
But what did Liu Su ask?
When I looked up, I saw that Liu Su still had a cold face and spoke expressionlessly.
"Since I'm the person you care about most...what about her?"
"She isn't?"
Lin Jiangnian: “…”
“…”
Capital city, imperial palace!
Late at night, darkness enveloped the sky and the earth.
The bustling and lively places in the city are celebrating the arrival of the New Year.
However, there was no New Year atmosphere inside the palace!
A gloomy atmosphere enveloped the entire imperial city, but this ancient and solemn imperial city remained the same as usual.
The rain gradually got heavier, and the big raindrops hit the eaves with a clattering sound. In the distance, the sky was covered with sheets of rain.
In the yard, under the eaves, inside the room.
The fire was burning brightly, and the room was as warm as spring.
A figure was lying on the desk, looking at something intently.
The light was dim, reflecting a slightly weak figure.
“Ahem!”
After a while, several coughs were heard in the room.
"Your Highness, take care of yourself!"
The old servant beside him hurried forward to put a long mink coat on His Highness and spoke with concern.
After coughing a few times, Li Qining's face turned pale. He waved his hand and said, "It's okay, you can go down first!"
"Your Highness, please take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself!"
The old slave had a worried look on his face, but he still respectfully left the room.
Li Ci Ning raised his eyes and stared at the heavy rain in the yard outside the window. He didn't know what he was thinking about and did not move for a long time.
Until the door of the room was pushed open again.
A graceful figure in white slowly walked into the room.
Li Ci Ning raised his eyes and looked at her, a little surprised: "Piao Miao?"
"Why are you here?!"
Li Ci Ning's face showed a touch of unexpected joy: "Where is the Queen Mother?"
"Just went to bed."
Li Piaomiao was dressed in white, a look that matched her aura of coolness. She held the Silver Moon in her arms, a chill emanating from the blade.
Her cold eyes fell on Li Ci Ning, staring at him for a moment without saying a word.
"It would be nice if you could spend more time with the Queen Mother if you have nothing to do!"
Li Ci Ning nodded slightly, a look of relief appearing on his pale face: "My Queen Mother rarely speaks in the palace. It's a rare opportunity for you to visit her. She is very happy to see you today..."
Today is New Year's Eve, and it's a rare occasion for the family to get together.
It can be considered as a reunion dinner!
This is not easy for those of them who are in the royal family.
However, there are still some people missing from this 'reunion dinner'!
"Unfortunately, Father is still in seclusion..."
Li Ci Ning coughed twice: "You went to see the emperor today, how was it?"
Li Piaomiao shook his head slightly.
The answer was as expected. Li Qining smiled bitterly, "Father's thoughts are really hard to understand..."
"The situation in the capital is becoming increasingly precarious, and urgent news has arrived from the north... Those tribes in the north are ready to make a move, eyeing the border of our Daning Dynasty covetously..."
"But Father..."
Li Ci Ning did not continue speaking. He looked up at Li Piao Miao and saw that she had a cold expression, as if she was thinking about something. He asked, "Mother, did she say anything else to you?"
Li Piaomiao nodded.
"I guess it has something to do with my third brother?"
Li Piaomiao was silent, then nodded. "My Queen Mother said that no matter what happens in the future... she hopes that you can spare Li Yuan's life because he's your brother!"
Hearing this, Li Ci Ning fell silent!
"Mother, does she really believe that I can defeat my third brother?"
Li Piaomiao didn't say anything.
"But, I am also his child..."
Li Ci Ning muttered to himself, a bitter smile appearing on his face.
"I never thought of killing my third brother..."
"But what if Third Brother wants to kill me?"
Li Piaomiao looked at him quietly: "My mother said that she would persuade Li Yuan to give up."
"Do you think it's possible?"
Li Piaomiao said calmly, "No."
"I seem to have no choice?"
Li Ci Ning smiled bitterly.
But no one could answer him.
Perhaps, he already had the answer in his heart.
"Hopefully, it won't cause too much impact?"
Li Ci Ning raised his eyes and looked towards the courtyard, muttering to himself.
"The imperial court is currently plagued by internal and external troubles and can't afford to suffer any more turmoil... I hope my third brother won't cause any major trouble..."
"I also hope that it will not affect the foundation of the imperial court..."
Li Piaomiao also looked towards the courtyard, and the 'Silver Moon' in his arms exuded an increasingly cold aura.
"When will he make his move?"
"tonight!"
"tonight?!"
Li Piaomiao suddenly turned her head and looked at Li Ci Ning, a hint of suspicion in her beautiful eyes.
"Should it be now?"
Li Ci Ning smiled calmly at Li Piaomiao, but there was no joy in his smile.
He murmured.
"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be here soon..."
“…”
It's late at night.
It's raining heavily.
The heavy rain covered the entire city and obscured the joyful atmosphere of the New Year.
As the clock strikes midnight, the new year arrives.
The city was filled with the sounds of firecrackers and fireworks.
Not far away, at the south entrance of the city.
Under the city wall, heavy rain was pouring down, but the soldiers defending the city still remained at their posts.
Many soldiers looked up outside the rain, at the fireworks in the distance and the crackling sound of firecrackers, and couldn't help but sigh.
"New Year's Day is here!"
"Another year of life."
"The New Year atmosphere this year is weak again, it's boring..."
During the New Year, the city's guards relaxed their patrols considerably. Those soldiers who were on New Year's duty and couldn't go home gathered in groups of three or four, chatting, playing cards, and gossiping about family matters.
"Xiao Li, what are your plans after the New Year?"
Just under the wall, several soldiers guarding the city gate were gathered together chatting.
A soldier with a dark complexion and a somewhat honest look, about twenty-four or twenty-five years old, was considered the youngest among the soldiers defending the city.
"Brother Liu, after the New Year, I plan to go home!"
Xiao Li spoke with a smile.
"Go home? Back to my hometown?"
"yes!"
Xiao Li nodded and said, "I just received a letter from home a few days ago. My wife gave birth to a daughter..."
"I've decided to go back to my hometown and start some small business, as long as I can support my wife and children..."
Xiao Li imagines his future life.
Although the soldiers nearby felt sorry, they still gave their blessings.
"That's good. At least I can be closer to home and have a warm bed with my wife and children. My life will be complete!"
Xiao Li smiled naively and nodded, "So, this should be my last night on duty, and also my last night with all of you brothers. Thank you for your care over the years. If you have time in the future, you are all welcome to visit my hometown. I will definitely treat you well!"
"Okay, so it's settled then?"
"Next time I'll go to your hometown and give you a good meal..."
"Hahaha……"
“…”
