Inside the dim, damp, dilapidated temple, Lin Jiangnian looked down at Wang Changjin, who sat cross-legged in a corner. This once high-spirited man had fallen with the downfall of the Wang family, and now, only his last struggle remained.
But is it really just like that?
Wang Changjin looked up and met Lin Jiangnian's gaze. Even though he was in such a miserable state and had fallen to such a state, all his sharpness had long since disappeared from his body, but his eyes remained firm.
He looked at Lin Jiangnian calmly, "You will agree."
"oh?"
Lin Jiangnian looked at him: "Why are you so sure?"
"You are a smart person. You know better than anyone how important what I hold is to you."
Wang Changjin stared at Lin Jiangnian and said in a deep voice, "Otherwise, Qin'er would have died long ago, and you wouldn't have waited until now..."
"Right?"
Lin Jiangnian looked at him quietly. After a while, he sighed softly: "You are indeed a talent, but it's a pity!"
"It's hidden quite deeply!"
"Isn't it the same for Prince Lin?"
Wang Changjin spoke in a low voice, his eyes complicated and silent.
Everyone says that Prince Lin is an unlearned fool, and the people in the capital look down on him and find him unbearable to look at.
But this handsome and elegant young man had easily destroyed the Wang family. The family business that the Wang family had painstakingly built up for decades was gone in a flash.
No one could have imagined that the Wang family's biggest backer in Yanzhou, the Yanzhou governor Yuan Zhongnan, would turn against them at the critical moment and deal a fatal blow to the Wang family.
Even if the Wang family had not been wiped out later, it would have been completely finished!
And all this was done by the "fool" Prince Lin in front of him.
Although it is unclear what kind of agreement was reached between Lin Jiangnian and Yuan Zhongnan, Yuan Zhongnan has a close relationship with his Wang family and they have many common interests. His Wang family even holds some key evidence against Yuan Zhongnan.
Under such circumstances, the fact that Yuan Zhongnan could turn against the Wang family and treat them as abandoned children was enough to show the ability of this Lin Wang's son. With such means, was the Lin Wang's son really so ignorant?
Is he really a fool?
This Prince Lin is hiding so well!
…
"My Wang family is destined to suffer this calamity. This is retribution for our fate!"
Wang Changjin's voice was hoarse, he closed his eyes, and his tone was lonely.
The Wang family's fall to this state was a big blow to him.
Lin Jiangnian glanced at him: "Retribution?"
Chuckling, "Don't you hate me?"
Wang Changjin opened his eyes.
"The Wang family is in this state because of me... Don't you want revenge?"
Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes and looked at him.
A trace of a sad smile appeared on Wang Changjin's face: "Revenge?"
"Now I'm the only one left in the Wang family, struggling to protect myself. How can I seek revenge? Will you give me a chance to make a comeback?"
Lin Jiangnian smiled: "What do you think?"
Wang Changjin said in a deep voice, "Give Qin'er a chance to live... I know you hate him, but he is the only child of my Wang family. Give him a chance to live!"
"I'll give you everything you want!"
His voice was low and firm as he looked at Lin Jiangnian.
This was his real purpose in coming to see Lin Jiangnian. He had something in his hand that the Prince of Lin was very interested in.
He will never let it go.
Lin Jiangnian didn't answer him immediately. After looking him over, he said calmly, "Even if I let him go, he won't survive."
The Wang family lost power overnight, and there are too many people who want the Wang family dead!
Wang Changjin was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "I want to give it a try!"
Lin Jiangnian naturally understood the meaning of his words, and looked at him twice with a playful look.
"Okay, then I promise you!"
After saying that, Lin Jiangnian turned around.
"Qingqing."
Outside the dilapidated temple, Lin Qingqing, who was ready to break in at any time, was shocked: "Your Highness, what are your orders?"
"Bring Wang Qin here!"
“…”
"Let me go, let go of your grip... Don't, don't kill me..."
A few terrified, hoarse voices were heard outside the ruined temple. Then, a disheveled figure was thrown into the ruined temple.
Wang Qin, who was tied up all over, was thrown in by the guards and fell heavily to the ground, making him dizzy.
At this moment, Wang Qin no longer had the arrogance of the son of the former prefect. He was in rags and looked like a beggar on the street.
Although there were no scars on his body, he seemed to have some mental problems. His dirty face was full of fear. He curled up on the ground, twitching in pain. It took him a while to struggle to get up from the ground. The first thing he saw when he looked up was Lin Jiangnian, who was looking down at him coldly from the ruined temple.
He suddenly showed fear on his face, his whole body trembled violently, and he stepped back subconsciously: "Don't, don't kill me, don't kill me..."
He muttered to himself, his voice trembling and terrified.
He was obviously scared!
"Qin'er?!"
Just then, a deep and familiar voice came from the side.
Wang Qin was shocked and turned his head suddenly. When he saw the familiar figure in the corner of the dilapidated temple, his eyes suddenly turned red.
"Second, Second Uncle!"
"It's really you?! Second uncle!"
"You finally came to save me?!!"
The moment he saw his second uncle, Wang Qin was so excited that his whole body was shaking and tears were streaming down his face.
After being detained and tortured for so long, I thought there was no hope of survival this time.
I didn’t expect that I could see my second uncle again?
"Second Uncle, hurry, save me..."
Wang Qin struggled desperately and rolled on the ground towards Wang Changjin's position.
Wang Changjin quickly walked to Wang Qin and helped him untie the ropes on his body.
"Qin'er, are you okay?!"
"I, I'm dying..."
Wang Qin's voice trembled, full of grievance: "They tortured me and bullied me... Second Uncle, please help me get revenge!"
"Kill, kill them!"
Wang Qin's voice was sad, angry and aggrieved, like a wronged child who went home to complain to his parents.
“…”
Lin Jiangnian stood aside, watching the touching scene of the uncle and nephew reuniting with great interest, and could not help but interrupt.
"Can you give me the things?"
At this moment, Wang Qin seemed to realize something and looked at Lin Jiangnian with horror and resentment.
"Second Uncle, he, he's not dead... Kill him quickly..."
At this moment, he still hasn't figured out what's going on.
"Qin'er, listen to me!"
At this moment, after making sure that Wang Qin was not seriously injured, Wang Changjin leaned over and said something in Wang Qin's ear.
After hearing this, Wang Qin trembled all over and his face turned pale.
"Second, Second Uncle, are you telling the truth?"
"There's no time to explain. Hurry, do as I say!"
Wang Changjin spoke in a deep voice, his expression extremely serious, staring at Wang Qin.
At this moment, Wang Qin, whose mind was still confused, finally realized the seriousness of the matter when he saw his second uncle's unprecedentedly serious expression.
"I, what should I do?"
“You’re…”
Wang Changjin leaned over to his ear and whispered something. After making the arrangements, he looked up at Lin Jiangnian and said, "Let him go. Once he's safely gone, I'll tell you where the hidden things are."
"OK."
Lin Jiangnian glanced at Wang Qin and spoke lightly.
"Qin'er, hurry up!"
Wang Changjin said in a deep voice.
"Second Uncle, I..."
Wang Qin's face turned pale. He opened his mouth but said nothing in the end.
He knew that his second uncle was here to save him.
For now, let’s leave here first.
Thinking of this, Wang Qin finally gritted his teeth, struggled to get up from the ground, and walked out of the ruined temple. When he passed by Lin Jiangnian, he looked up at Lin Jiangnian.
In this look, there is complexity, hatred, resentment, and unwillingness...
Many emotions flashed through Wang Qin's mind as he struggled to walk out of the dilapidated temple.
Outside the ruined temple, there were still countless guards blocking the way, but with Lin Jiangnian's order, the crowd made way.
Lin Qingqing looked puzzled and anxious. What on earth happened to His Highness?
Why was Wang Qin released suddenly?
But thinking that this was an order from His Highness, Lin Qingqing did not say a word and watched Wang Qin's figure leave and disappear.
"He is..."
On the other side, Shen Lingjun, who was on horseback, saw the embarrassed figure leaving and his eyes widened slightly: "Isn't he Wang Qin?"
Shen Lingjun had previously kidnapped Wang Qin under Zhiyuan's orders, so she naturally recognized him at a glance.
Shen Lingjun was shocked.
Wasn’t the Wang family wiped out?
How come Wang Qin is still alive?
How come he is here?
What happened here?
Shen Lingjun watched the scene in shock and astonishment. Beside her, Zhiyuan remained indifferent. Her cold eyes remained fixed on Wang Qin until he disappeared into the nearby path as he walked away.
It didn't move for a long time.
The eyes are getting colder!
…
Inside the ruined temple.
Lin Jiangnian looked bored at Wang Changjin, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, and said indifferently, "The person has been released. Isn't it time to talk?"
Wang Changjin did not say anything, but just looked up into the distance outside the temple, motionless.
At this moment, there seemed to be movement in the distance, as if some sound was breaking through the air from afar.
Lin Jiangnian turned his head subconsciously.
In the dilapidated temple, Wang Changjin's heart suddenly settled down, and he retracted his gaze to Lin Jiangnian.
"Go a hundred meters southeast of the temple, under the camphor tree, and you'll find what you want."
Wang Changjin said in a deep voice.
Lin Jiangnian did not move, and the two figures behind him left the ruined temple quietly.
Half an hour later, two figures returned to the inn quietly and respectfully handed over a package.
After opening the package, Lin Jiangnian took a quick glance when he saw what was inside.
"You are quite trustworthy."
Lin Jiangnian looked at Wang Changjin and chuckled, "But how did you know that this prince would be interested in these things?"
Wang Changjin said calmly, "Is it true that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came to the capital just to marry the eldest princess?"
Lin Jiangnian was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Can't this prince just be attracted by the beauty of the eldest princess?"
"Everyone says that the eldest princess in the capital is arrogant and looks stunningly beautiful, like a fairy... This prince is quite interested in her!"
Wang Changjin said nothing, his eyes calm.
He had already seen through everything.
Could the purpose of Prince Lin's visit to the capital be so simple?
The journey to the capital is extremely dangerous. Would Lin Hengzhong let his only son take risks for no reason?
What the Lin family is planning is probably not simple!
This is also the reason why Wang Changjin is confident that Lin Jiangnian will be interested in what he has.
"Okay, let's go!"
After getting the things, Lin Jiangnian didn't say any more words and walked out of the dilapidated temple.
Wang Changjin was visibly taken aback, as if a little surprised: "You won't kill me?"
He was meeting Lin Jiangnian here today, already prepared to sacrifice himself. He had already left a way out for Wang Qin. As long as Wang Qin was alive and the Wang family's roots were not cut off, there was still hope for their Wang family.
As for him...
Although he made such a deal with Prince Lin, how could Prince Lin let him go?
He was ready to die.
But this scene made Wang Changjin a little surprised.
Lin Jiangnian stopped for a moment, glanced back at Wang Changjin, and suddenly a meaningful smile appeared on his face.
"Don't worry, someone will naturally kill you. There's no need for me to do anything."
Wang Changjin frowned. He felt that there was something behind Lin Jiangnian's words, but he couldn't figure it out.
Meanwhile, Lin Jiangnian had already led his men out of the ruined temple. Wang Changjin stood there, frowning.
Since he couldn't figure it out, and Prince Lin didn't want to kill him, then...
Wang Changjin gritted his teeth, turned around and left.
…
Outside the ruined temple.
Lin Jiangnian handed the contents of the package to Lin Qingqing, told her to protect it well, then gave his instructions and continued on his way.
Lin Jiangnian got back on the official carriage, and the convoy continued to move forward.
On the way, Lin Qingqing approached the carriage and came to Lin Jiangnian's side, with a conflicted look on her face, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
"Your Highness, why did you release Wang Qin?"
Lin Qingqing couldn't help but speak, her tone a little worried.
She didn't understand why His Highness would let Wang Qin and Wang Changjin go... They were clearly doomed to die and should be eradicated, so why was His Highness so soft-hearted?
"Your Highness, do you need me to get rid of them?"
Lin Qingqing felt that it was not too late to mend the situation. In these desolate mountains and wilderness, the uncle and nephew could not run far.
“No need!”
Lin Jiangnian looked calm. Seeing Lin Qingqing's tense expression, he chuckled and said, "Don't worry, they won't survive."
As he spoke, Lin Jiangnian looked up into the distance with an indifferent gaze.
Lin Qingqing was puzzled, but seeing His Highness looking so relaxed, she felt relieved.
Could it be that His Highness had already made preparations?
"Qingqing?"
"Your Highness?"
"It's getting late. If there's no village or town, why don't we camp in the wild tonight?"
"yes."
“…”
After the carriage, Shen Lingjun left the dilapidated temple, his mind full of doubts along the way.
What the hell is going on?!
She had a general idea of what was happening in the dilapidated temple and had a rough idea of what was going on.
It turned out that Wang Qin had been imprisoned by this bastard prince, which was why he had escaped being silenced before? But today, why did the bastard prince kindly let Wang Qin go?
Is it because of some deal reached with the middle-aged man in the dilapidated temple?
That middle-aged man seems to be Wang Changjin?
Shen Lingjun seemed to be lost in thought, with a puzzled look on his face.
But this shouldn't be the case...
Given this bastard prince's character, how could he let Wang Qin and his nephew go so easily?
Could it be that this bastard prince has changed his nature?
Shen Lingjun was puzzled, and her heart was already somewhat shaken. Now seeing this scene, some of her thoughts and ideas were shaken again.
She looked up at the carriage in front of her, her mind full of doubts, and couldn't help but want to ask him.
But in the end, I held back!
Given that son of a bitch's habits, he definitely wouldn't tell me even if asked. Even if he did, it would probably be full of nonsense.
Just then, Shen Lingjun suddenly realized something.
Where is the Kite Girl?
Only then did Shen Lingjun realize that the kite girl who had always been by her side had disappeared without a trace.
Where did you go?