At this moment, Xu Lan's heart suddenly felt anxious, his face changed slightly, and he felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Aunt Xiang, what do you mean?
Why did she suddenly ask this?
Mo Ming asked about the changes in that guy's behavior?
Could it be that...something was discovered?
That guy was exposed?!
When this thought came to his mind, Xu Lan could no longer sit still and became panicked.
She was the person who knew Lin Jiangnian's identity best, and even... she was involved in this matter.
The current Lin Jiangnian is indeed not the former Prince Lin.
Back then at Prince Lin's Mansion, she had pointed this out, hoping to use it to threaten Lin Jiangnian, but unexpectedly, she was threatened by Lin Jiangnian instead.
Now, more than half a year has passed, and I thought this guy's identity had been concealed perfectly. In the end, the clues were still discovered?
Thinking of this, Xu Lan's heart started pounding.
yes!
No matter how well that guy disguises himself, he is not the real Prince Lin after all.
Personality, behavior, and habits can be imitated, but it is impossible to be exactly the same. Especially in front of the closest people, they may be exposed.
Now, Aunt Xiang suddenly asked this, could it be...
Have you already noticed and suspected Lin Jiangnian's identity?
Xu Lan was panicked for a moment, but she quickly calmed down: "No, no..."
Xu Lan pretended to think for a moment, then said, "Why did Aunt Xiang suddenly ask this?"
Jiang Yuxiang stared into Xu Lan's eyes. When she asked, she could clearly see the panic and uneasiness that flashed across Xu Lan's eyes, as if some secret had been discovered.
Jiang Yuxiang confirmed her guess.
Xiao Lan in front of me really knows something.
Had she discovered that something was wrong with Lin Jiangnian's identity a long time ago?
Or...
Does she know even more secrets?
Thinking of this, Jiang Yuxiang's eyes narrowed slightly, but she still smiled and looked normal: "Jiang Nian is my nephew after all. I haven't seen him for several years. When I saw him this time, I found that he has changed a lot. He is completely different from before. Didn't you grow up with him? Aunt Xiang wanted to ask you if you have this feeling."
After hearing Aunt Xiang's words, Xu Lan's anxious heart relaxed a little.
Just, just found that Lin Jiangnian has changed a lot?
Didn't you doubt that guy's identity?
Xu Lan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then whispered, "No, I don't feel anything... People always change. I haven't seen him for a few years, and he has indeed changed a lot. I have also changed a lot. Aunt Xiang has also changed. She has become more beautiful..."
Xu Lan changed the subject subtly.
Jiang Yuxiang naturally noticed it, and gave her a deep look. She didn't ask any more questions, but chuckled and said, "Yes, Xiaolan has changed a lot. I used to say that you and that boy were childhood sweethearts, and maybe it would work out in the future... I didn't expect it to really work out now!"
Xu Lan's face flushed again, and she spoke shyly with a stuttering tone: "No, it didn't work out..."
As if thinking of something, Xu Lan muttered softly again: "He, he is going to marry the princess."
Jiang Yuxiang was slightly startled. She almost forgot that the brat was engaged to the eldest princess of the dynasty.
Although Lin Jiangnian said he wanted to break off the engagement with the princess, it was still unclear what the situation was. And even if the princess was gone, there was still Zhiyuan...
Thinking of this, Jiang Yuxiang took Xu Lan's hand again, looked at her blushing face, and said softly: "Your Xu family and Lin family are old friends. It is reasonable that you like that brat now. If you two can succeed, Aunt Xiang will naturally be very happy, but..."
Jiang Yuxiang paused and sighed softly: "Jiang Nian and the eldest princess are engaged. This is a marriage granted by His Majesty, and I can't refuse. What if..."
"If Jiang Nian really marries the eldest princess in the future, then you..."
Jiang Yuxiang stared into her eyes and asked softly, "Are you willing to be Jiang Nian's concubine?"
Xu Lan's pretty face had already turned red, and she was too embarrassed to raise her head, unable to utter a word.
Such a straightforward question made the heroine Xu lose her usual straightforwardness. Her whole body stiffened, and an inexplicable sense of shame made her mind go blank.
Seeing Xu Lan didn't say anything, Jiang Yuxiang's eyes were complicated, and she sighed softly: "It's normal for you not to accept it. It's okay. After all, you are the eldest daughter of the Xu family. You are the only daughter in your family. No matter what, you can find a suitable husband. There is no need to wrong yourself and become a concubine for that brat..."
Hearing this, Xu Lan's heart suddenly tightened for some reason, and she felt a little panicked. Just when she didn't know what to say, she heard Jiang Yuxiang's voice again.
"I'll go and warn that brat later, and tell him not to mess with you again. I'll teach him a lesson..."
"don't want……"
Xu Lan subconsciously looked up and spoke in panic.
"Um?"
Jiang Yuxiang looked at her.
"Don't... don't tell him. He said... I, I... am willing..."
Xu Lan's face flushed red, and she slowly lowered her head. Her voice became softer and softer, until it was almost inaudible.
"meaning."
“…”
Lin Jiangnian walked into the yard and came to the door of Zhiyuan's room, but didn't find Zhiyuan. After walking around the yard, he saw a lonely and cold green figure in the backyard.
The weather was clear, a rare sight. The biting winter winds had vanished, and the temperature had warmed considerably. In the backyard, a row of osmanthus trees, their leaves lush and green, created a delightful scene. Not far away, a small lake, crystal clear, ripples forming on its surface as the breeze blew.
A kite in green was standing not far from the lake, staring blankly.
When Lin Jiangnian walked closer, she turned her head and glanced at him.
No words.
"What are you doing?"
Lin Jiangnian chuckled twice, walked slowly closer, hugged Zhiyuan's delicate body from behind, put his hands through her slender waist, hugged the girl into his arms, and skillfully held the girl's cold little hands.
"Why are your hands so cold?"
Lin Jiangnian looked down at the girl's crystal clear, snow-white, delicate hands, which were a little cold.
Zhiyuan looked away and did not answer his question.
Of course, there was no resistance.
"Come, let His Highness warm your hands!"
Lin Jiangnian held the girl's cold hand in his big hand and warmed the girl in his arms with the warmth of his palm.
The Xuan Yang Heart Method he was practicing was almost reaching the second level. Lin Jiangnian's Qi and blood were now thriving, and his body was constantly supplying heat. Even in the cold winter, his entire body felt as hot as a furnace.
The more vigorous the qi and blood, the stronger Lin Jiangnian's internal strength.
This is the terrifying aspect of the Xuanyang Heart Method. With such a strong energy and blood, Lin Jiangnian is almost invincible when facing opponents of the same level.
Of course, in addition to this, the Xuan Yang Heart Method has another greater function... to warm up those little girls who are afraid of the cold, lonely and cold in winter.
Zhiyuan lowered her eyes slightly, looking at her small hand that was almost completely wrapped by Lin Jiangnian, feeling the warm breath coming from the close skin, and remained silent.
In terms of martial arts and internal strength, her strength was far superior to Lin Jiangnian's. But this did not mean that she could not feel the cold.
But compared to those ordinary women, she is not as scared and the feeling is not as strong.
She could use her internal energy to resist the invasion of cold, but the freezing wind still made her feel a little chilly.
After Lin Jiangnian wrapped her hands, the heat that continued to flow from his body made her feel inexplicably comfortable.
Perhaps she was already used to it, so she didn't resist much.
Unconsciously, I even felt a sense of security in my heart.
I can’t say.
Very strange!
She raised her eyes slightly and looked back at Lin Jiangnian behind her.
"What's wrong?"
Lin Jiangnian looked into her clear and bright eyes and chuckled, "Why are you looking at me?"
Zhiyuan stared at him for a while, shook her head slightly, said nothing, and prepared to look away.
However, Lin Jiangnian was quick-eyed and quick-spoken. He quickly moved closer and kissed the girl's soft and sweet lips before she turned her head.
Zhiyuan opened her eyes slightly, and a trace of shame and anger quickly emerged in her originally clear and bright eyes.
A few blushes quickly appeared on her fair and pretty face.
It seemed as if he didn't expect this guy to suddenly attack.
Caught off guard!
"ah!"
Lin Jiangnian, who was kissing passionately, suddenly felt his lips bitten and subconsciously let go due to the pain.
The girl in his arms took the opportunity to struggle free, taking two quick steps to the side, away from him. Zhiyuan's face flushed, her breathing slightly rapid, as she straightened her clothes and glared at Lin Jiangnian with shame and anger.
Lin Jiangnian licked his lips. Fortunately, they were not broken, just a little painful.
However, this little kite's teeth are quite strong?
"Little Kite, what is your crime for hurting your own prince?!"
Lin Jiangnian looked at Zhiyuan, whose cheeks were slightly red, and took a step closer.
"No, don't come over here!"
Zhiyuan blushed slightly and glared at him in shame and anger.
That nervous little look, that panicked expression, and that face that seemed cold and fierce, but not threatening at all.
Lin Jiangnian smiled even brighter: "We are already an old married couple, why are you still shy..."
"Who, who is with your old husband and wife?!"
As if stimulated by something, Zhiyuan slightly widened her eyes. Seeing Lin Jiangnian approaching again, she nervously took a few steps back and gritted her teeth, "If you come over again, I, I won't be polite!"
At this moment, she looked exactly like a little girl who was about to be "violated" and was making her final struggle to resist.
However, Lin Jiangnian still cooperated and stopped: "Okay, then I won't go over, okay!"
Zhiyuan didn't say anything. She glared at him coldly, but her expression softened a little. She looked away and took a deep breath.
The two of them remained silent, and Lin Jiangnian quietly admired the frightened and shy look of the girl in front of him, as well as her graceful figure wrapped in green clothes.
Half of it has been unlocked, so it’s time to unlock the remaining half, right?
As if aware of the increasingly presumptuous and fiery gaze beside him, Zhiyuan suddenly turned his head and glared at him.
Lin Jiangnian waved his hands innocently: "I didn't go there!"
Zhiyuan stared at him, with a hint of indescribable annoyance in her cold eyes.
After a while, he said in a cold voice: "From now on... no more!"
"What?"
Zhiyuan gritted her teeth, put on a stern face, and said expressionlessly, "From now on, you are not allowed to kiss in public, kiss..."
She couldn't utter the last word.
But Lin Jiangnian understood, his eyes brightening slightly: "You mean, it's okay as long as we don't do it in public?"
Zhiyuan's eyes froze for a moment before she realized the ambiguity in her words. She added, "No, no!"
Lin Jiangnian asked back, "When will it be okay?"
Zhiyuan stared at him expressionlessly: "Never at any time."
"hehe!"
Lin Jiang laughed, then walked closer to her and said with a smile, "So... anytime is fine?"
"without……"
Zhiyuan's eyes were in a panic. Seeing Lin Jiangnian approaching again, her delicate body tensed in panic.
"No, no..."
Zhiyuan's pretty face flushed, and she lost her usual calmness. She gritted her teeth secretly: "No, without my permission, no, you are not allowed to kiss me casually, kiss..."
"good."
Unexpectedly, Lin Jiangnian nodded and agreed.
Looking at Zhiyuan's shy, angry, and somewhat embarrassed eyes, Lin Jiang smiled and said, "Well, do you allow it now?"
“Not allowed!”
"What about tonight?"
“Not allowed!”
"When will it be allowed?"
"None of them are allowed!"
"Understood!"
Lin Jiangnian nodded: "Then it is allowed at any time."
Zhiyuan's eyes widened suddenly. When did she say that?
"I'm not allowing any of this... um..."
Before the girl could finish her words, Lin Jiangnian blocked her voice brutally and unreasonably.
struggle?
There's no point in struggling!
…
It was getting dark.
Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan returned to the yard one after another.
Zhiyuan walked very fast, completely ignoring Lin Jiangnian behind her. She lowered her head, and on her beautiful and delicate face, one could vaguely glimpse a blush that had not yet completely faded.
And... shame and anger!
Without saying a word, he returned to the room and closed the door!
Lin Jiangnian followed slowly behind, quietly admiring the girl's fleeing figure and thinking about his plan for tonight.
Zhiyuan, who had just been bullied, was furious, so it was better not to provoke her for now. I'd wait until she calmed down a bit, and later, after everyone had gone to bed, to go and apologize to her properly.
Thinking this way, Lin Jiangnian also returned to the room.
My aunt and Xu Lan are both gone. I learned from Xiaozhu in the yard that Xiaolan has gone back.
"Where's my aunt?"
Xiao Zhu explained: "After Miss Xu returned, Miss Jiang went to look for Sister Zhiyuan."
"Looking for a kite?"
Lin Jiangnian was stunned. Why didn’t he see his aunt when he came back just now?
Where is my aunt?
…
At the same time, in the next courtyard.
In the room.
After returning to the room, Zhiyuan sat in front of the bronze mirror, staring at the blushing and delicate face in the mirror, biting her lips lightly, with a hint of shame and anger in her eyes.
Her breathing was slightly rapid, and her beautiful eyes seemed both angry and shy.
With some indescribable complicated emotions, I just stared at it for a long time.
As if thinking of what that guy said not long ago, he felt inexplicably nervous and uneasy.
At the same time, there seemed to be an indescribable feeling...
Inexplicable expectations?
At this time, there was a knock on the door.
"Kite?"
My aunt's voice.
The kite sitting in front of the bronze mirror finally came to its senses. After a brief moment of panic, it quickly recovered.
"Auntie, come in."
The door opened, Jiang Yuxiang walked into the room, closed the door, and came to Zhiyuan.
"Aunt, what's wrong?"
Jiang Yuxiang stared at the slightly flushed cheeks of the girl in front of her. The girl was in love, beautiful and stunning.
It seemed as if I recalled the scene I had just happened to see in the backyard...
For some reason, a trace of envy suddenly emerged in my heart.
She sighed softly and said faintly, "Did that guy kiss you again just now?"
“…”