When Lin Jiangnian returned to Jiang Mansion, he was still a little confused.
Tonight is New Year's Eve, and according to his original plan, he intended to stay with Liu Su.
Although Liu Su said no, this woman's other advantages aside, she was really stubborn. If she said no, there was no way Lin Jiangnian would really not give it to her.
When I went to see her earlier, she looked cold and unwilling to see Lin Jiangnian. But although she said no, her actions completely betrayed her.
If she really didn't want to see Lin Jiangnian and didn't want him to come, given her personality, she would probably be kicked out as soon as Lin Jiangnian arrived.
Without even saying a word to him.
Lin Jiangnian felt helpless and distressed about this woman who liked to pretend to be reserved and was also stubborn.
During the New Year, other families are reunited and having a lively time, but she has no home!
Her parents passed away when she was young, and the Tianshen Sect that raised her became more like a den of dragons and tigers to her.
Zhiyuan's background seemed similar to hers, but their situations were worlds apart. Zhiyuan had her aunt, her uncle and aunt from the Jiang family, and Lin Jiangnian, who had been by her side for the past two days.
What about Liu Su?
If Liu Su is willing to go to Jiang Mansion to celebrate the New Year, it would be a good idea.
Jiang Yuxiang had been longing to see her, and she had even privately approached Lin Jiangnian during the day to ask if Liu Su was willing to come.
But Lin Jiangnian knew her too well, and with Liu Su's personality, she would definitely not be willing to come.
The reason is self-evident!
Because of this, Lin Jiangnian came here tonight and planned to spend some time with this tough-talking woman!
However, thanks to Lin Jiangnian's efforts, the "gap" between the two of them gradually disappeared, and they got along better and better. Maybe tonight they would have a chance to try for the first time in the new year...
Liu Su suddenly changed her expression and drove him away!
The kind that is ruthless and unreasonable.
Although Lin Jiangnian didn't know what was going on, he could still see the nervousness and anxiety on Liu Su's face.
Something is strange!
…
After being driven out, Lin Jiangnian did not insist and returned to Jiang Mansion first.
It was late at night, the surrounding streets and alleys were pitch black, the rain was getting heavier, and only the guards and servants were left outside the Jiang Mansion.
"Your Highness, you're back?!"
The servants outside the door hurried forward and welcomed Lin Jiangnian back to the Jiang Mansion.
Lin Jiangnian did not return to his own courtyard, but went straight to the next door.
The yard was dark and Xiaozhu had already gone to bed. Only in the room of the main house not far away was there a faint light on.
Is the kite still awake?
Lin Jiangnian was about to step forward when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps behind him.
"Your Highness!"
Lin Qingqing's voice came from behind.
She was dressed in a black outfit, drenched from head to toe by the heavy rain, looking rather disheveled. Her expression was extremely solemn. "Your Highness, urgent news has arrived from the south of the city... A quarter of an hour ago, the gates to the south city wall were suddenly opened. Fierce fighting broke out at the gates, and a large number of fully armed soldiers and horses poured into the city..."
"A rebellion broke out inside and outside the city gates. The South Gate was nearly lost. The situation is now chaotic..."
"Third Prince, take action!"
“…”
Listening to the information reported by Lin Qingqing, Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes slightly, and there was no big surprise reaction on his face!
"Are you finally taking action?"
Two days ago, when he passed the news to the Third Prince through Jiang Shaoan, Lin Jiangnian had already predicted that the Third Prince would definitely take action in advance in the near future.
Who would have thought he would choose tonight?!
New Year’s Eve...a day for families to reunite and celebrate the New Year!
The third prince chose to mutiny!
He wants to catch everyone off guard?!
It really is an unexpected day!
"What's the situation now?"
Lin Jiangnian was very calm when he heard the news and continued to ask.
Lin Qingqing said, "The South City Gate has been breached. The news hasn't spread to other places yet, but it has already caused some chaos in the city..."
"The rebels who broke into the city went straight for the city defense forces. I'm afraid they want to take over the defense of the capital... There is still a steady stream of people coming from outside the city. The situation in the city is worrying..."
Lin Jiangnian thought thoughtfully: "What about the palace?"
"For now..."
Lin Qingqing was about to shake her head when she heard footsteps again outside the yard behind her, and Lin hurried over.
"Your Highness, urgent news has arrived from outside the palace..."
"The Third Prince led three hundred elite soldiers and headed straight for the palace!"
"three hundred?"
Lin Qingqing, who was standing by, heard the news and subconsciously asked in confusion: "You want to enter the palace for only three hundred?!"
Lin Kong said, "These three hundred are not ordinary elite soldiers. Judging from their quality and momentum, they are all top-notch elites. Among them are many martial arts masters who follow the Third Prince. They should not be underestimated..."
"Even so, he wants to take down the imperial palace guards with only 300 men?"
Lin Qingqing still found it unlikely. How could someone break into the Daning Palace so casually?
Lin Jiangnian understood the situation and said calmly, "What if these imperial guards are also the Third Prince's men?"
Hearing this, Lin Qingqing's face changed slightly, but she quickly reacted: "Impossible... How could the Third Prince have such ability? Could he incite all the imperial guards to rebel?"
"Of course, he can't incite all the Imperial Guards to revolt. He only needs to incite a portion of them and place some of his trusted confidants there. By thoroughly understanding the internal situation of the Imperial Guards, he can play a key role at a critical moment..."
"The Third Prince hasn't been idle these past few years. He's been preparing for this very night!"
Lin Jiangnian didn't know exactly how many confidants the Third Prince had placed in the Imperial Guards, but he could imagine that under normal circumstances, the Imperial Guards guarding the palace gates would be useless to him.
In this way, the three hundred elite soldiers under the Third Prince will be able to play a huge role.
Even...
Change of dynasty!
As if thinking of something, Lin Jiangnian raised his eyes and looked at Lin Qingqing and Lin Kong in front of him.
"Continue to have your spies keep a close eye on the movements of the soldiers in the city. You two must protect the safety of the mansion and not make any mistakes. Do you understand?!"
"I obey your command!"
Lin Qingqing and Lin Kong looked solemn. Although tonight's incident had nothing to do with their Linwang Mansion, they were in the capital and in the vortex of this mutiny. They must not be careless!
The two of them left in a hurry. Lin Jiangnian thought for a while, turned around, and suddenly saw a figure appear under the eaves in front of him.
Like a ghost, she stood silently under the eaves, watching him quietly.
"Kite?!"
Lin Jiangnian looked carefully and saw clearly that the cold figure standing under the eaves was Zhiyuan.
"You haven't rested yet?"
Under the eaves, the kite's slender figure slightly raised its delicate chin, and its bright eyes sparkled in the dark night.
For some reason, Lin Jiangnian suddenly felt that Zhiyuan's gaze was slightly meaningful.
It's like seeing through something...
Late at night, Lin Jiangnian inexplicably felt as if he had gone out to cheat and was caught by his wife when he returned home.
There was a moment of silence.
"Do you want to go and take a look?"
Lin Jiangnian suddenly spoke.
Zhiyuan looked at him with a puzzled and cold gaze.
A little confused.
"The Third Prince has rebelled."
Lin Jiang said in a young voice: "It's rare to have such an exciting show, let's go and watch it."
The long-awaited drama finally took place. As someone who was half involved in the game, Lin Jiangnian naturally had to go and take a look.
Let’s see how the third prince plans to rebel.
I also want to see how His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who had received the news earlier, would react.
What a wonderful drama!
Zhiyuan did not answer Lin Jiangnian immediately. After thinking for a moment, she looked at Lin Jiangnian with her clear eyes and nodded.
"good!"
“…”
Night falls.
The sky was filled with lightning and thunder. The roaring lightning illuminated the sky, which was dark and strange, like a bloody mouth, covering the sky and the earth.
The rain is getting heavier!
The sound of rain covered up most of the noise in the capital!
At the south city gate, inside and outside the city wall, there were countless corpses. Rows of horses poured in from outside the city, galloping through the streets of the city, causing waves.
In the dark night, murderous intent is everywhere!
On the roof, Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan each held an umbrella, standing side by side, looking at the street in the distance.
In the distance, a bustling place with bright lights was faintly visible, and a scene of decadence and extravagance could be vaguely seen. And a few streets away, a large number of soldiers and horses poured into the city, pouring into the capital like a tide.
The final destination is - the city defense army!
And, the imperial city not far away was shrouded in the dark rain!
"The South City Gate has been breached, and the Third Prince's troops will be unable to stop them. Once they take over the city defense forces, the Third Prince's plan will have been largely successful. The rest depends on the Third Prince himself!"
Lin Jiangnian looked forward: "He brought three hundred elite soldiers into the palace. If nothing unexpected happens, he wants to kill the prince tonight!"
"Once the Crown Prince is dead, he'll take control of the entire Imperial Palace and the city's defenses. Tomorrow, he'll announce that the Crown Prince was assassinated. Under the guise of apprehending the assassin, he'll eliminate all the officials who opposed him one by one..."
"By then, I'm afraid it will really be as he wishes."
Zhiyuan listened quietly to Lin Jiangnian's words without saying anything, but just turned around and stared at his face.
"Let's go to the palace!"
Lin Jiang chuckled and said, "That's the exciting part!"
Zhiyuan frowned slightly: "I can't get in!"
The palace is heavily guarded, especially tonight, it would be difficult to break in!
Zhiyuan herself had no problem; it wasn't difficult for her to enter the palace, but Lin Jiangnian...
"Who said we were going to break in?"
Seeing Zhiyuan's puzzled expression, Lin Jiangnian took her hand and raised an eyebrow: "Come on, this prince will take you to the palace openly!"
“…”
Imperial City, South Gate.
Countless imperial guards were on high alert, patrolling outside the imperial city.
Sun Wu, clad in armor, stood guard outside the palace gate, his eyes filled with excitement. After tonight, the gears of his life would completely turn!
When the Third Prince ascends the throne, he will have the merit of following the dragon. By then, he will have all the splendor and wealth he desires.
Thinking of this, Sun Wu's emotions hidden under his helmet could no longer be suppressed.
"Look carefully at everything, cheer up!"
"yes!"
Just then, two horses appeared in front of him! On their backs, two figures appeared, one in front and one behind.
“Who is it?!”
Sun Wu was shocked, and immediately looked alert and stepped forward to stop him.
On horseback, a man in black wearing a conical hat took out a token from his pocket and threw it over.
"The Secret Heaven Division is investigating a case and has important information to report to Eunuch Chen in Beijing!"
Sun Wu saw the token and confirmed it was correct. He then looked up at the two men on horseback and asked in confusion, "Why does your Excellency want to see Mr. Chen at this time?"
On horseback, the man in black coldly scolded, "How dare you delay the important affairs of Lord Chen and His Highness the Third Prince. Can you bear the consequences?!"
Hearing this, Sun Wu's heart trembled, and he immediately confirmed the identity of the person in front of him.
It’s not fake!
Very few people knew about the collusion between the Third Prince and Lord Chen. The only person who knew about this must be Lord Chen's most trusted person within the Secret Heaven Division.
Even he had only just received the news from His Royal Highness the Third Prince this morning. Sun Wu had only just realized that His Royal Highness had already spoken to Lord Chen...
"Sir, please come in!"
After confirming the other party's identity, Sun Wu immediately waved his hand to open the door and let him in.
Lin Jiangnian rode his horse and entered the palace smoothly.
Behind her, Zhiyuan was dressed in black, her figure hidden under the black clothes, and a hat on her head, covering most of her temperament.
"See, I told you we could enter the palace openly!"
After entering the palace, Lin Jiangnian turned his head to look at Zhiyuan next to him, with a hint of pride in his words.
Zhiyuan said nothing. She hadn't expected this. Lin Jiangnian would actually go against her will and enter the palace as a secret official.
If you think about it carefully, this seems to be the best way?
The imperial guards at the palace gate had already rebelled, all of them were the Third Prince's men. Lin Jiangnian, however, had successfully deceived everyone by using the connection between the Secret Heavenly Division and the Third Prince.
This guy...
Zhiyuan looked at him and thought, what a brave man he is!
If they were discovered, it would be dangerous for the two of them to escape!
The two entered the palace smoothly, and the view ahead was pitch black and empty.
There is no one here either!
There was no other sound between heaven and earth except the sound of heavy rain falling.
Something is wrong!
Very weird!
"The Third Prince has entered the Yangxin Palace?"
Lin Jiangnian looked up into the distance, and it was also pitch black, with no movement to be seen.
But as the two of them went deeper, a hint of bloody smell came into the air.
Soon, a corpse appeared on the ground in front of the two people.
Like the eunuchs in the palace, who were beheaded on the spot and died with their eyes open.
Blood flowed all over the ground and was washed away by the heavy rain, leaving a faint smell of blood in the air.
The further we walked inside, the more corpses there were. It seemed like the scene had not been cleaned up yet, and the atmosphere in the air became increasingly tense.
"It seems that we are a step late?!"
Seeing more and more corpses on the ground in front of him, and even the figures of the imperial guards appeared.
There were traces everywhere, obviously there had been a fight.
And there was still no movement in the sight ahead.
Weird!
it's over?
Third Prince, has it succeeded?
"Who's winning?"
Lin Jiangnian's expression was rarely solemn. He muttered to himself and turned to look at Zhiyuan.
But he saw Zhiyuan was looking at him at some point, and their eyes met.
At this moment, a familiar look appeared in Zhiyuan's clear eyes under his bamboo hat.
That was... a look of affirmation!
As if he had already seen through Lin Jiangnian's thoughts, Zhiyuan gave him a definite answer.
The third prince won?
Then he...
“You must die too!”
“…”
