Another morning.
Lin Jiangnian got up early as usual and practiced martial arts, which ended near noon. He then took a shower, changed clothes, and had his meal.
He ordered the servants in the mansion to buy two jars of good wine, and Lin Jiangnian carried the wine to Ruyi Tower.
The last time he met Mr. Li in Ruyi Tower, Lin Jiangnian had inquired about his elder's fondness for drinking. Therefore, he had specially bought two jugs of fine wine, intending to build a closer relationship with him.
The identity of that Elder Li was mysterious. Although he kept his identity to himself, he knew many secrets. Lin Jiangnian decided to try and see if he could get some useful information from him.
Inside Ruyi Tower.
Lin Jiangnian poured two bowls of wine on the small table by the window.
"Last time I heard that Senior loves to drink, so this time I specially brought two pots of good wine, Senior, would you like to try it?"
"Your Highness is thoughtful!"
The old man's cloudy eyes lit up slightly when he saw the wine on the table.
He stayed in Ruyi Tower all year round and had no hobbies except a few sips of wine. I mentioned it casually last time, and I didn't expect His Royal Highness to remember it and even bring some wine today.
The old man slowly picked up the wine bowl on the table, took a sip carefully, savored it for a moment, clicked his tongue for a moment, then drank it in a big gulp, finishing it in one gulp.
He put down the wine bowl and showed an expression of enjoyment on his face.
"This wine is really good!"
Li Lao sighed.
Lin Jiangnian smiled curiously and asked, "Senior, do you have a special liking for wine?"
"How many people in the martial arts world don't like wine?"
Mr. Li glanced at him, then seemed to think of something, shook his head and sighed: "It's a pity that this wine is not strong enough..."
Lin Jiangnian took a sip. The wine wasn't particularly strong, nor was it particularly tasty. But compared to those bland, watery drinks, it was pretty good. Anticipating that this senior might enjoy strong liquor, Lin Jiangnian had his servants buy him some. Wasn't that enough?
He glanced at Mr. Li in front of him and asked, "Senior, have you ever drunk a stronger wine?"
"That was all many years ago..."
Mr. Li nodded slightly, his tone a little regretful: "If you want to talk about good wine, it has to be the 'Bi Yi' of Kendo. It is mellow and strong, with a lingering fragrance..."
"Unfortunately, that was many years ago..."
"kendo?"
Lin Jiangnian sounded familiar. Wasn't the eldest princess, the fiancée of Prince Lin, the heir of the way of the sword?
While browsing through materials earlier, Lin Jiangnian had come across brief descriptions of the Sword Dao. The Sword Dao was considered a prominent sect within the Jianghu, a considerable influence. As its name suggests, the Sword Dao sect was renowned for its swordsmanship, a reputation known far and wide.
However, compared to other martial arts sects that have strict entry requirements and rely on a long tradition, the sword path places greater emphasis on spirituality when recruiting disciples, only accepting talented disciples and never restricting the departure or retention of outer disciples. It is precisely because of this that the sword path has continued to flourish, and sword path disciples are spread throughout the Daning Dynasty, including many outstanding and talented masters.
At the same time, Kendo and the Daning Dynasty have an inseparable relationship, and the exchanges are extremely close. The eldest princess of the Daning Dynasty is a core disciple of Kendo!
And this is also the fundamental reason why Kendo can truly gain a foothold in the world!
It’s nice to sit under a big tree and enjoy the shade!
Thinking of Mr. Li’s identity, Lin Jiangnian’s heart moved.
"Mr. Li, do you have any connection with the way of the sword?"
Mr. Li seemed to be lost in some memories, then waved his hands and sighed, "It's all in the past, and it doesn't matter anymore!"
Seeing that Senior Li had no intention of saying more, Lin Jiangnian didn't ask any further questions. Instead, he chuckled and changed the subject: "I imagine that a wine that Senior could never forget must be extremely delicious, right?"
A look of reminiscence appeared on Old Li's face, a hint of nostalgia: "Yes, in all these years, I haven't had the chance to drink it again. It's a pity..."
"Except for the sword art's 'Green Ant', all the wine in the world isn't strong enough, isn't strong enough, and tastes bland, but it's better than nothing..."
Mr. Li sighed lightly, feeling a little regretful.
For an old alcoholic like him, ordinary wine regions no longer interest him.
But in the end, it is tasteless to eat and a pity to throw away. Perhaps it is exactly the same as his life?
Lin Jiangnian seemed to have thought of something, and said thoughtfully: "That may not be the case..."
"Come to think of it, I do know of a strong liquor. I wonder if you would be interested?"
"Strong liquor? How strong?" Senior Li raised his eyes, seeming interested.
"I will definitely satisfy you, Senior. Next time, I will try to bring you two pots."
"In that case, I'll trouble you, Your Highness!"
"It's nothing, it's just a small matter!"
“…”
The Ruyi Building gradually became quiet again.
Elder Li drank the wine in his bowl in one gulp, then looked up at Lin Jiangnian who was sitting across from him and sighed, "Your Highness made a special trip to visit an old man like me and even brought some wine. I guess... there must be something going on?"
"Senior is truly as foresighted as a god."
Lin Jiangnian smiled and did not intend to deny that he did have some questions that he wanted to ask the old senior Li in front of him.
"Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite!"
He shook his head slightly. "If Your Highness has anything you want to ask, please feel free to ask directly. If an old man like me knows anything, I can help you solve some of your doubts."
"Then thank you in advance, Senior!"
Lin Jiangnian bowed and thought for a moment before speaking: "I do have some doubts that I would like to ask you, Senior..."
"I'm new to martial arts, so I'd like to ask you, senior. Martial arts are complex and confusing. What should I learn?"
Elder Li glanced at Lin Jiangnian and shook his head slightly. "The martial arts of the world are indeed complex and vast, and each martial art has its strengths and weaknesses. I wonder what Your Highness would like to learn?"
"Could you please give me some guidance, Senior?"
"It's not really teaching. Ultimately, it's just about fist and foot skills, swords, clubs, and other weapons of various schools... What are you interested in, Your Highness?"
Lin Jiangnian thought for a moment and asked, "May I ask which weapon is the most powerful?"
Elder Li sighed, "Just as martial arts in the world complement and counteract each other, swords and knives are naturally the same. They restrain each other and have their own advantages and disadvantages!"
"But speaking of which, the spear can be considered the king of weapons... Is Your Highness interested?"
Lin Jiangnian seemed to be thinking about something, which was not much different from what he knew.
Among all the weapons in the world, the most difficult one is the spear, and the most outstanding one is probably the spear.
As the saying goes, an inch longer, an inch stronger!
But even so, there are very few people in the world who are good at using spears. There are many reasons for this. It is much more difficult to master a spear than other weapons, let alone become proficient in it.
More importantly, for most people, it is more convenient to travel around the world with swords and knives, and carrying a spear is a bit too ostentatious.
It doesn't fit the image of a free and easy and romantic man in the world at all!
Lin Jiangnian wasn't sure what he was best suited for. After thinking for a moment, he thought, "So, Senior, do you know everything about weapons in the world?"
Elder Li shook his head: "I can't say I understand everything, but I know a little bit!"
Lin Jiangnian thought for a moment and said, "I'm quite interested in these swords, spears, swords, and halberds. If you have time... I'd love to hear more about them."
“…”
Only children make choices!
For Lin Jiangnian, guarding the treasure house of Ruyi Tower and having the guidance of a master like Senior Li, he naturally would not miss this opportunity!
No matter how many martial arts are collected in Ruyi Tower, it is not as good as having a senior master personally teach and guide you.
Lin Jiangnian stayed in Ruyi Tower for a whole afternoon, listening to the old senior Li telling him about the knowledge of martial arts and weapons in the world.
I benefited a lot from the whole afternoon.
Lin Jiangnian has a deeper understanding of the martial arts in the world.
"It's getting late, I won't bother you today!"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at the sky outside the building, slowly stood up, bowed and said, "I am very grateful for your help today. Next time I come, I will bring you two jugs of good wine!"
"Your Highness is thoughtful."
Elder Li shook his head slightly: "It's not bad to have His Highness willing to chat with an old man like me to relieve my boredom!"
He stayed in this Ruyi Tower for many years, spending most of his time alone.
It's rare to have someone to talk to him and relieve his boredom, which can add some fun to this boring life.
"By the way, there is one more thing I want to ask you, Senior."
As Lin Jiangnian was about to leave, he seemed to think of something, "Senior, have you ever heard of the Heartless Gu?"
"Heartless Gu?"
Senior Li was slightly stunned and fell into deep thought.
"Exactly."
Lin Jiangnian nodded.
"I've never heard of such a poison..."
Elder Li shook his head slightly: "Love Gu does exist, but Heartless Gu is unheard of."
No?
Doesn't exist?
Is the woman in red trying to trick him?
Lin Jiangnian's eyes fixed.
"However, the art of Gu poison is too mysterious and almost lost, and I don't fully understand it. Therefore, I can't guarantee that this poison doesn't exist in the secret techniques of the Miao border..."
Senior Li shook his head slightly.
Lin Jiangnian was silent for a moment before nodding: "Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Senior!"
Then he turned around and left.
…
At night.
In the room.
Xiao Zhu stood aside cautiously and spoke in a low voice.
"Sister Zhiyuan got up at 1:00 AM this morning, inspected the mansion, and talked to several sisters... Sister Zhiyuan went out at noon, and after returning in the afternoon, she has been staying in her room..."
Xiao Zhu lowered his head and carefully told Sister Zhiyuan everything about her itinerary for the day.
After she finished speaking, she felt a little guilty and uneasy.
Did she, did she betray Sister Zhiyuan?
But, but...
All the sisters in the mansion are aware of these things, and it's not a secret, so... this shouldn't be considered betrayal, right?
Um!
Not counting!
Xiao Zhu secretly clenched his fists and comforted himself.
Inside the room, after Lin Jiangnian finished listening, his eyes fell on her: "That's all?"
Xiao Zhu raised her little face blankly: "What else?"
"Who did she meet today? What did she say?"
"Slave, I don't know..."
Xiao Zhu lowered his head and whispered.
She is just a little maid, how could she know so much?
"When and where does she bathe every day?"
Xiao Zhu opened his eyes more and more confusedly, Your Highness... why are you asking this?
Does this matter?
Xiao Zhu was completely confused, but still whispered, "Sister Zhiyuan, you should bathe and change clothes around 12:00 PM every day, and then return to your room to rest..."
Sister Zhiyuan's daily routine is basically fixed. Although Xiaozhu is not with Sister Zhiyuan, he also knows about it.
As for the rest, she really didn't know.
Lin Jiangnian listened, thoughtful.
Xiao Zhu cautiously stole a few glances at His Highness. Seeing that His Highness didn't say anything, she cautiously said, "Then, can I leave now?"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and waved his hand: "You go down first."
"yes."
Xiao Zhu lowered his head and quickly left the room.
For some reason, she always felt a strange sense of guilt when she was with His Highness. It felt like she had done something wrong to Sister Zhiyuan.
With his head lowered, he left His Highness's courtyard with something on his mind. Not long after he left, he bumped into a figure head-on.
"Xiaozhu?"
"Ah? Sister Kite?!"
Xiao Zhu raised her eyes and saw Sister Zhiyuan appear in front of her at some point. She was suddenly startled and a trace of panic flashed across her little face.
This hint of panic caught Zhiyuan's eye. She frowned slightly: "What's wrong with you?"
"No, nothing..."
Xiao Zhu quickly lowered his head and spoke guiltily.
But how could her reaction escape Zhiyuan's sight? He looked at her, then glanced at the yard behind him.
"Where is His Highness?"
"His Highness is in the room..."
Xiao Zhu felt extremely guilty and was at a loss: "Zhi, Sister Zhiyuan, are you looking for His Highness?"
Zhiyuan's beautiful eyes scanned Xiaozhu for a few times before she said calmly, "It's okay. You can go down first."
"oh……"
Xiao Zhu felt relieved and ran away as if he was escaping.
Zhiyuan watched the scene quietly, a hint of movement in his cold eyes. He turned back to look at the yard ahead, gazing at the lights that had lit up not far away, lost in thought.
A figure appeared silently behind Zhiyuan.
Zhiyuan turned around and saw a figure in a gray robe and long skirt standing in the yard not far behind him, with his head lowered and his brows lowered, with a respectful look on his face.
It was Lin Qingqing.
"How's the investigation going?"
Zhiyuan spoke softly.
Lin Qingqing lowered her head and said, "Sister Zhiyuan, the assassin from Yingfeng Garden is too cunning, and my subordinates are incompetent. We searched all over Linjiang City but still couldn't catch him..."
"However, I have found a clue. The assassin in Yingfeng Garden is probably related to Li Qianlin."
"Li Qianlin?"
Zhiyuan whispered the name, with a deep chill in her cold eyes.
"It seems that he still won't give up!"
"Sister Zhiyuan, do you want me to deal with him?"
Lin Qingqing's tone was calm, as if she was making an insignificant decision.
This kind of thing has long been commonplace for her.
"No rush for now."
Zhiyuan said expressionlessly, "Find out who he's interacting with in Linjiang City and who's behind them!"
"Catch them all in one fell swoop, leaving no one behind!"
"yes!"
“…”
In Linjiang City.
Somewhere in a residential area.
"You dog prince, I'm going to take your life!"
A figure sat at the table, gritting his teeth, his delicate brows filled with a look of gnashing teeth.
This person was the female knight who had assassinated Lin Jiangnian in Yingfeng Garden last time.
Shen Lingjun!
At this moment, her face was filled with anger, and she slammed the table. The already shaky wooden table suddenly had several more cracks on it.
Since the last assassination attempt failed, many experts from the Lin Palace have been dispatched to track her down. These past few days, she's been hiding here and there, barely evading the guards' searches.
But these days of hiding from place to place are so frustrating!
When had she, the great Lady Shen, ever suffered such injustice?
More importantly, since that incident, that damned prince has been hiding in Prince Lin’s mansion and never goes out again.
This made her, who had originally planned to assassinate again, feel powerless.
If that bastard prince hid at home and never came out again, how could she assassinate him again? How could she avenge Chen Yingying and the innocent people who were persecuted and implicated?
You can't just break into Prince Lin's mansion and kill that damn prince, right?
Shen Lingjun may have a chivalrous heart and a hot-blooded nature, but she's not without brains. A place like the Prince Lin's Mansion, teeming with experts, isn't one she can casually approach. She might not even be able to enter the palace, let alone assassinate it.
But in this case, how can we kill that bastard prince?
Just when Shen Lingjun was in trouble, a voice came from outside the door.
"Ms. Shen?"
Shen Lingjun suddenly became alert and subconsciously grabbed the sword on the table. Then he seemed to realize something and walked carefully to the door. When he was sure that there was only one person outside, he pushed the door open and walked out.
Outside the door, there was still the familiar servant.
"What's up?"
"My master has asked me to inform Miss Shen that the Linwang Mansion is now under great pressure. It is no longer possible to assassinate Lin Jiangnian. Miss Shen will only be in greater danger if she continues to stay in Linjiang City. She may be exposed at any time..."
Shen Lingjun was silent.
That's true. If that little prince was frightened and hid in his house and never went out again, she would have no chance of assassinating him.
Even if he went out again, he would definitely be protected by experts, and there would be no chance like last time...
Thinking of this, Shen Lingjun felt a little unwilling.
Did Chen Yingying die in vain?
That bastard prince relies on his father's power and dares to treat human lives like that?
Prince Lin is a kind-hearted man, and is deeply loved by the people of Linzhou. Why did he give birth to such a disaster?
Seeing Shen Lingjun's silence, the man slowly spoke again: "However, Miss Shen, there is no need to worry too much. If Miss Shen wants to assassinate that dog prince, it is not completely without a chance!"
Shen Lingjun stared at him: "What do you mean?"
"Soon, there will be a perfect opportunity to assassinate that bastard prince..."
The servant looked up at Shen Lingjun in front of him and asked, "Miss Shen, are you interested?"
“…”
Night falls.
Lin Jiangnian sat in the room, practicing qigong and regulating his breathing.
As Xuan Yang's mind method was running, he felt the blood and energy in his body surging and flowing as usual, and his whole body was hot!
Even after finishing the exercise, I couldn't calm down for a long time.
Looking at himself covered in sweat, Lin Jiangnian sighed.
This Xuan Yang Heart Method is somewhat unorthodox.
When practicing qigong and regulating breathing, the body will heat up, so it is more suitable to practice without wearing clothes.
Compare heat dissipation!
At the same time, this Xuan Yang Heart Method would constantly stimulate Lin Jiangnian's body, and the vigorous Qi and blood would also stimulate the primitive desires somewhere in his body...
After all, they are still young, their bodies and conditions are at their peak, so it is inevitable that they will be a little... out of control.
Those who understand will understand!
Looking down at the majestic object that hadn't fallen for a long time, Lin Jiangnian sighed... This was really a test for him as a cadre!
"The first level of Xuan Yang..."
Lin Jiangnian pondered silently.
How far is he from the first level of Xuanyang now?
As I was thinking about it, a familiar faint fragrance came from my nose.
Looking up, I saw a familiar figure appearing at the window.
The woman in red walked into the room and her eyes fell on Lin Jiangnian, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground. Her beautiful eyes moved, and when she was about to chuckle and speak, her eyes suddenly fell on a certain part of Lin Jiangnian's body.
She was stunned for a moment, then seemed to realize something, a blush appeared on her face, she turned her eyes away awkwardly and spat.
"Pooh!"
"Dirty!"
“…”
(Two chapters in one)
Thanks to 【Cha Cha Cha Cha Cha Qian】 for the reward. I still owe ten chapters and there will be more later!
