The oil lamp on the table was swaying, and under the dim light, there seemed to be an ambiguous atmosphere surrounding the tent.
Lin Jiangnian sat on the edge of the bed and looked at it.
Zhiyuan closed her eyes slightly and fell into a deep sleep.
That fair and peaceful face was a little soft and looked a little pale.
She is very tired!
Wang Changjin's appearance disrupted Lin Jiangnian's plans for the day, but at the same time, it was also part of Lin Jiangnian's original plan.
After the Wang family was wiped out, only Wang Changjin, whose whereabouts were unknown, and Wang Qin, who was imprisoned by Lin Jiangnian, were left.
Lin Jiangnian didn't kill Wang Qin, he was just waiting for Wang Changjin to show up.
He knew from previous investigations that Wang Changjin loved his nephew very much and would probably not sit idly by and ignore him. More importantly, Wang Qin was the only bloodline of the Wang family.
Wang Changjin wanted to preserve the last root of the Wang family, so he would naturally come to find Lin Jiangnian.
He came as expected!
And Zhiyuan's chance for revenge has finally come.
Wang Changjin posed no threat to Zhiyuan. However, today's travels had left her physically and mentally exhausted.
After returning, Zhiyuan didn't explain much, nor did she go into detail about how she had killed Wang Changjin's uncle and nephew. Lin Jiangnian didn't ask; everything was left unsaid.
Looking down at Zhiyuan who was sleeping soundly on the bed, and gazing at this slightly pale but pitiful face, Lin Jiangnian sighed.
He could notice that Zhiyuan was not in a good mood when he came back, and seemed a little confused.
Lin Jiangnian didn't ask, but he vaguely guessed something.
He lowered his eyes, and the soft hand under the quilt clenched a little.
On the bed, Zhiyuan, who was sleeping soundly, seemed to have let down all his defenses and was sleeping very soundly.
After Zhiyuan fell asleep, Lin Jiangnian slowly got up and tiptoed out of the tent.
In the dark night, several guards had been waiting outside the door for a long time.
The leader was Lin Kong, a black figure in armor.
"How is it?"
Lin Jiangnian's eyes fell on him.
Lin Kong lowered his head and spoke in a deep voice, "Your Highness, I have brought back the bodies of Wang Changjin and Wang Qin. How should we dispose of them?"
Zhiyuan avenged the Jiang family personally.
But how to end the matter naturally fell into Lin Jiangnian's hands.
"Send a few people to take their bodies back to Xunyang City and deliver them to Yuan Zhongnan."
Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes and said calmly, "Just say it's a great gift from this prince!"
Lin Kong was stunned, somewhat confused as to why His Highness would do this. But he nodded, "Yes, I'll do it immediately."
Not long after, Lin Kong left in a hurry.
The deaths of Wang Changjin and Wang Qin meant the complete extinction of the Wang family, the true annihilation of the clan.
Lin Jiangnian has always been a man of few words.
Sending the bodies of Wang Changjin and Wang Qin to Yuan Zhongnan was a move made by Lin Jiangnian.
Although Lin Jiangnian and Yuan Zhongnan had reached some agreements to deal with the Wang family, the agreement between the two was very fragile and there was no trust at all.
It was unlikely that the Governor of Yanzhou would take the Prince of Lin seriously. At least for now, Lin Jiangnian was not qualified to be compared with him.
The bodies of Wang Changjin and Wang Qin were Lin Jiangnian's signal to the governor of Yanzhou!
Of course, it is also a threat!
The leverage Wang Changjin held now fell into Lin Jiangnian's hands. As for what would happen in the future, it all depended on the decision of the Yanzhou Governor.
After standing there and thinking for a while, a feeling of sleepiness came over him and Lin Jiangnian yawned.
I'm sleepy!
sleep!
Turn around and go back to the tent.
Meanwhile, the night deepened.
Outside the tent, the sky and the earth were already pitch black, and the cold wind was howling.
A bonfire burned brightly on the flat ground, trying to dispel the chill of the night. Not far away, guards were still on guard and patrolling.
On a small hill not far away, two figures were quietly looking at the plain.
"Saint, what are we doing here?"
Ling'er looked up at the camp in front of her, her face somewhat puzzled. From a distance, she could vaguely make out some clues.
"This is... the Prince Lin's man?"
Ling'er opened her eyes wide, quickly realized something, and turned to look at the saint beside her.
In the dark night, Liu Su's cold eyes fell on a tent in the middle of the plain not far away, without saying a word.
"Saint..."
Ling'er watched for a while, still not sure what the Saint was trying to do. Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly seemed to see something: "That, is the Prince of Lin?!"
A figure walked out of the tent within the sight of the two people.
It’s Lin Jiangnian!
Even though they were so far apart, Liu Su still recognized him at a glance.
That's the guy!
Seeing this scene, it seemed to confirm some thoughts in her mind. Liu Su bit her lower lip lightly, her eyes a little complicated.
"Saintess, are we going to assassinate Prince Lin?"
Ling'er was a little unsure of the Saint's thoughts and asked in a low voice.
Liu Su didn't say anything, her eyes were always on Lin Jiangnian who was not far away, staring at him for a long time.
It was not until he saw Lin Jiangnian explaining something to the guard in front of him that he returned to the tent.
Soon, the lights in the tent went out.
And the people in the tent never came out again!
As if realizing something, Liu Su's face turned slightly pale and she bit her lower lip tightly.
"Let's go!"
After a while, Liu Su took a deep breath, her tone was cold, and she gritted her teeth with some hatred.
He took one last look at the location of the tent, then turned and left without looking back.
Ling'er standing by looked bewildered!
The Saint brought her back here, stood there for a long time, and then suddenly left with an angry look on her face...
What is going on?
What exactly is the saint going to do?
baffling!
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early morning.
When Lin Jiangnian woke up, he found a beautiful girl in his arms.
Looking down, he saw the delicate body of the girl curled up in his arms, as if cuddling, with her eyes lowered, looking extremely insecure.
Seeing this scene, Lin Jiangnian was stunned.
I couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Who could have imagined that this maid who used to act arrogantly and unattainably in Prince Lin's mansion would be so insecure?
Such a strong contrast piqued Lin Jiangnian's interest. Furthermore, having just woken up that morning, stimulated by the Xuan Yang Heart Technique, he felt a slight urge to move, gazing at the tender, tearful figure of the young woman in his arms.
After staring for a few seconds, he lowered his head slightly and kissed the girl's fair face.
It tastes good.
Like a peach in spring, soft and sweet.
After the kiss, Lin Jiangnian felt unsatisfied and turned his gaze to Zhiyuan's softly pursed red lips. Just as he was about to lower his head to get closer, he noticed that the girl's crystal earlobe was slightly red.
Lin Jiangnian remained calm and continued to move closer.
"Your Highness!"
Lin Qingqing's voice suddenly came from outside the door.
“…”
An inappropriate voice sounded, interrupting Lin Jiangnian's good time.
Lin Jiangnian ignored him and was about to continue when he saw that Zhiyuan in his arms had woken up at some point and his face was flushed.
"Get up, get up!"
The voice was soft and trembling.
His fair face flushed and he turned his gaze away.
"no!"
Lin Jiangnian didn't care about that. Seeing Zhiyuan wake up, he simply stopped pretending. He held her little head and kissed her tearful mouth.
“Hmm…”
Zhiyuan's clear eyes instantly became flustered and shy, as if she didn't expect Lin Jiangnian to be so bold.
Her delicate body trembled violently, and she struggled hard after she came to her senses.
However, this struggle seemed a little weak to Lin Jiangnian.
Rather than resisting, it’s more like... hesitating to refuse but also willing to accept!
After kissing the girl in his arms hard, Lin Jiangnian let go with satisfaction.
What he saw was Zhiyuan's hot and blushing face, no longer as calm and indifferent as before. After looking at him with shame and anger, she turned away in panic and buried her head in the quilt.
"hey-hey!"
Lin Jiangnian admired the shyness of the girl in front of him with great satisfaction. He did not provoke her anymore. He stood up, dressed, and walked towards the door.
On the bed, Zhiyuan sat with her legs bent and her head buried between her legs. It was not until a long time later that the blushing and hot feeling on her face seemed to subside slightly.
She bit her lips lightly, her eyes shy, with a bit of the unique aura of a young girl, staring blankly at the front.
After a while, she gently reached out and touched her lips, then pursed them lightly.
Then, as if realizing something, the blush that had just faded away instantly covered her entire face again.
He looked blankly, not knowing what he was thinking about, as if he was in a daze.
…
Outside the tent.
When Lin Jiangnian walked out of the tent, he saw Lin Qingqing standing respectfully beside him.
He wanted to scold her for disturbing him so early in the morning, but when he saw Lin Qingqing's tired expression, he held back.
Although this subordinate would occasionally do bad things, Lin Qingqing usually did things in an orderly manner and was loyal to him. He was truly a rare good subordinate.
"Your Highness, it's time to set off!"
Lin Qingqing spoke.
"Um."
Lin Jiangnian nodded, and the maid beside him came forward and helped Lin Jiangnian wash up.
Lin Qingqing stood there, and when she was about to go into the tent to pack things for His Highness, she suddenly seemed to remember something and stopped.
No movement.
He glanced inside the tent, his heart trembled, and he immediately looked away.
"Hey, where's Sister Zhiyuan?"
Xiao Zhu came over at some point, looking a little puzzled: "Sister Qingqing, have you seen Sister Zhiyuan? I went to look for her just now, but I didn't see her..."
Xiao Zhu saw Sister Zhiyuan come back last night, but she disappeared early this morning. He was about to ask Lin Qingqing.
Lin Qingqing suddenly stopped in front of her: "Xiao Zhu, come with me!"
"ah?"
Xiao Zhu blinked blankly.
"Stop it, come on!"
As she spoke, Lin Qingqing glanced at the tent behind her and quickly left with Xiaozhu, who was still confused.
…
Pack up your things and continue on your way.
After Lin Jiangnian finished washing up, Zhiyuan had already stood up.
She changed into a long, light gown and combed her hair, regaining her cool, elegant, and otherworldly demeanor. She no longer had the slightest bit of the shy, bewildered look she had shown not long ago after being forcefully kissed.
Women always have two faces.
On the other side, when Shen Lingjun saw Zhiyuan again, his eyes were filled with surprise but also complexity.
Inexplicably complex!
After learning Zhiyuan's true identity last night, she was surprised and shocked, and almost couldn't sleep well the whole night.
It's hard to imagine that Miss Zhiyuan is actually Lin Jiangnian's personal maid?!
Why does that dog prince have such good fortune?
Especially when I saw Zhiyuan's cool and unparalleled temperament again this morning, the thoughts in my mind became stronger.
But for some reason, when she saw Lin Jiangnian appear next to Zhiyuan and the two of them standing together, Shen Lingjun had the illusion that they were a perfect match.
The Kite girl was incredibly beautiful, and that Dog Prince... was pretty good-looking too. When the two of them stood together, they really looked like a perfect match, a talented man and a beautiful woman.
As this thought came to mind, Shen Lingjun found it increasingly difficult to accept.
But thinking of Miss Zhiyuan's last words last night, she fell silent again. So much so that when she saw Lin Jiangnian again today, she subconsciously wanted to avoid him.
She was originally holding a resentful mood, but suddenly fell silent.
Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised by this.
After giving up on assassinating him last night, Ms. Shen seemed to have become a different person. Although she still disliked him, she no longer spoke as arrogantly as before.
Big changes!
This made Lin Jiangnian curious about what Zhiyuan had said to her. Lin Jiangnian went to ask Zhiyuan, but Zhiyuan didn't explain much and told him not to worry too much.
Lin Jiangnian wasn't worried. He had never taken Miss Shen seriously from the beginning to the end. But without Miss Shen, he still felt a little uncomfortable being called "Dog Prince".
“…”
A big fire broke out on the official road a few days ago. The fire burned for several days and burned several mountains. Along the way, the air was filled with a strong smell of smoke and ash.
"How could a fire start in this desolate place, and in the freezing autumn?"
Lin Jiangnian was a little puzzled, but he didn't take it to heart. The guards who went to investigate didn't find anything unusual.
As we continued heading north, the weather became increasingly colder.
As we were approaching Zhongzhou, we began to see more and more people on the official road, no longer as deserted as before.
Along the way, Lin Jiangnian and his group stopped and walked, which seemed more like they were sightseeing.
During the journey, Lady Shen remained silent, but Lin Jiangnian's relationship with Mr. Shen became much closer.
After drinking with Mr. Shen that night, they became closer. Lin Jiangnian also got a lot of information out of Mr. Shen.
For example, their original sect was called Changsheng Sect. Perhaps the name was too difficult, and their sect could not withstand it, and eventually it was disbanded due to poor management.
Shen Lingjun was adopted by her master since she was a child. After her master's death, the sect disbanded. Shen Lingjun could have stayed with several of her uncles and aunts. However, she was stubborn and insisted on going out on her own to explore the world!
So, not long after the righteous Miss Shen entered the martial arts world, she met Lin Jiangnian and was taught a severe lesson!
Besides, Lin Jiangnian had not given up on his martial arts training during his journey north. His Xuanyang Heart Method had already reached perfection, and his internal strength was now stronger than before.
In terms of martial arts attainments, he was no longer just a beginner. With the guidance of Lin Qingqing and Zhiyuan, Lin Jiangnian made rapid progress.
Occasionally, Lin Jiangnian would bring a few pots of wine to ask Mr. Shen for advice. Mr. Shen did not hide anything and would point out the flaws in Lin Jiangnian's moves and how to crack them from time to time.
This old Mr. Shen has a unique view on martial arts and a keen eye for talent. From just a few words, one can feel that he is no ordinary person, which makes Lin Jiangnian extremely interested.
Although Lin Qingqing and Zhiyuan are both good at martial arts, there are not many people who can teach Lin Jiangnian. Although Zhiyuan is very skilled in martial arts, she is gifted after all and is not good at teaching.
A talented master is often not considered a qualified teacher!
This Elder Shen, like Elder Li of Ruyi Tower, possessed a profound understanding of martial arts. His simple instructions were incredibly beneficial to Lin Jiangnian. When they became excited, he would even teach Lin Jiangnian a few moves.
Shen Lingjun was so anxious watching this. How could his uncle be so foolish as to pass on the sect's martial arts to others?!
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