When he saw the crack on the tree trunk, a hint of surprise appeared in Lin Jiangnian's eyes.
It worked!
These days, he practiced basic skills in the courtyard during the day, and listened to Senior Li explain martial arts knowledge in the world in Ruyi Tower in the afternoon, and made progress under his guidance.
At night, he practiced the Xuan Yang Heart Method in his room.
Lin Jiangnian works very hard.
He hardly slacked off, and with his hard work these days, his body began to change.
The most obvious change is probably that he has become darker!
After practicing martial arts under the sun every day, Lin Jiangnian became noticeably darker than before.
The original fair and delicate, sickly look was gone, replaced by a healthy white.
It has less effeminate and more solemn feeling.
Many servants in the mansion could clearly feel the changes in His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and were dumbfounded.
In addition to the changes in appearance, Lin Jiangnian could also feel that he had become much stronger.
Lin Jiangnian's physical condition before was not that weak, but it was not much better either. Even among ordinary people, it was very ordinary.
But with continuous exercise and hard practice these days, Lin Jiangnian can clearly feel that his physical fitness has improved dramatically. His muscles all over his body have become much stronger, and even his strength has increased a lot.
If it were now, facing Xu Lan like last time, Lin Jiangnian would not have to be so embarrassed and could easily beat her.
Lin Jiangnian is very confident!
At this moment, looking at the cracks on the tree trunk in front of him, Lin Jiangnian's confidence became even stronger.
Who can withstand this punch that is the result of several days of hard practice?
Just when Lin Jiangnian was feeling proud, a slight sigh came from behind him.
"Your Highness's punch was powerful enough, but it wasn't fully utilized. What a pity!"
Lin Jiangnian turned around and saw Lin Qingqing standing behind him in a long gown.
Lin Qingqing looked at Lin Jiangnian, then at the tree in front of them, and shook her head gently: "Your Highness's punches are too superficial, deliberately seeking to use all your strength, but ignoring Your Highness's greatest advantage."
"The biggest advantage?"
Lin Jiangnian was puzzled: "What is it?"
"Xuan Yang Heart Method."
Lin Jiangnian was stunned, as if thinking about something.
"Your Highness, listen to me and try again."
Lin Qingqing said softly: "Sink your Qi into your Dantian, concentrate your mind and hold your breath, and concentrate all your Qi into one point..."
Lin Jiangnian closed his eyes and began to follow Lin Qingqing's instructions in his mind, gradually gathering all the energy in his body into the palm of his fist.
At this moment, Lin Jiangnian felt that his fist had an explosive momentum and was slightly hot.
It seems that this punch has the power to destroy the world.
"Punch!"
Just when the momentum reached a critical point, Lin Qingqing suddenly shouted.
Lin Jiangnian's whole body trembled, and a refreshing breeze of enlightenment rushed into his body. He subconsciously threw out another punch.
"Bang!"
“Crack!”
There was a loud bang.
As Lin Jiangnian threw this punch, the bowl-thick tree in front of him broke and fell down.
Lin Jiangnian opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, and he looked at the scene in disbelief.
this……
Did he do it?
Is he already so powerful?
Lin Jiangnian stared at the broken tree, then at his fist, and was stunned for a long time.
I thought being able to smash a tree with one punch was already impressive, but it turns out...
Can it be more powerful?!
"Your Highness, remember to flexibly utilize your own strengths. When external martial arts and internal mental methods are combined and used skillfully, the power will be multiplied..."
Lin Jiangnian was thoughtful when he heard Lin Qingqing's reminder.
…
After a while.
"worn out!"
Lin Jiangnian sat on the ground again, panting.
However, this time his complexion looked much better. Apart from being a little pale, there was no other abnormal color.
The yard in front of Lin Jiangnian was in a mess.
There were several fallen trees in the yard, tilted and crooked, as if they had been broken by someone.
All of this is naturally the result of Lin Jiangnian's efforts.
Looking at this scene, Lin Jiangnian felt very relieved.
However, the price is heavy.
Weakness, hand pain!
The body feels empty, as if it has been drained out, and I have the illusion of kidney deficiency.
Lin Jiangnian knew that it was the aftereffect of excessive exercise.
Just now, he was eager to experiment and forced his move despite Lin Qingqing's obstruction, which eventually led to his body being hollowed out.
Very weak!
besides……
Lin Jiangnian looked down at the fist in his hand. It was red and had some blood stains on it.
Injured!
But it's not a big problem.
"Your Highness has made some progress in martial arts, but you still need to study hard and practice diligently to achieve greater progress!"
Lin Qingqing glanced at Lin Jiangnian, the shock in her eyes growing stronger. And... it wasn't just shock that His Highness had actually persevered?
His Highness has been practicing martial arts every day these days, almost regardless of rain or shine. His perseverance is unbelievable.
What shocked Lin Qingqing even more was His Highness's talent in martial arts. How long had he only been practicing martial arts, yet he already possessed such strength?
His Highness's talent is indeed inherited from the prince.
I wonder what those people outside who laugh at the tiger father and the dog son, and say that Your Highness is a fool and unlearned, will think if they know about this?
I guess you would be shocked and stunned, right?
Thinking of this, Lin Qingqing's eyes showed a little joy, and she quickly collected her thoughts. Then she thought of Sister Zhiyuan's instructions, and with a complicated look in her eyes, she sighed in her heart.
Sister Zhiyuan...
Too many sacrifices have been made for the sake of the Lin Palace and the princess's last wish!
…
"Your Highness, does it hurt?"
In the yard, after Lin Qingqing left.
Xiao Zhu stood carefully beside His Highness and helped bandage the wound on his hand.
When she saw the wound on His Highness's hand, she was slightly shocked and a little distressed.
...Your Highness must be in a lot of pain, right?
He bandaged His Highness's hand carefully and with clumsy but careful hands, and only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.
"Your Highness, your hand is injured. Try not to be so...dangerous these past two days!"
Thinking of the scene in the yard before, Xiao Zhu was shocked.
She saw it with her own eyes, the prince broke a tree with just one punch... How amazing!
Your Highness, you are already so powerful?
The little maid's eyes were filled with shock.
Lin Jiangnian looked down at his palm, which was being carefully bandaged by the maid. It was obvious that she was very attentive.
"Don't worry, I'm fine!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head slightly and was about to stand up when a figure suddenly appeared in his sight.
uninvited guest.
Xu Lan rushed in with brisk steps.
When she saw Lin Jiangnian and Xiao Zhu in the pavilion, she was about to speak, but her eyes fell on the yard and saw the mess in it. She was stunned and a look of confusion appeared on her face.
"What's going on?"
She walked into the yard, looking at the mess on the ground and the broken and crooked tree lying on the ground. An expression of disbelief appeared in her eyes, and she turned back to stare at Lin Jiangnian: "You did it?"
"no."
Lin Jiangnian shook his head.
Xiao Zhu, who was standing by, opened his eyes wide and looked up at His Highness in confusion.
This, this was clearly done by His Highness?
Why did Your Highness lie?
But soon, Xiao Zhu noticed that the prince glanced at her with a meaningful look and shook his head slightly at her.
Xiao Zhu blinked his eyes innocently and blankly.
Although he didn't know what was going on, Xiao Zhu still nodded obediently.
His Highness likes obedient maids, well... she must be obedient.
“…”
"call!"
Seeing Lin Jiangnian shaking his head, Xu Lan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She was scared to death!
She almost thought that it was Lin Jiangnian who did it.
There are several crooked trees lying in the yard. Although they are not very thick, it requires strong martial arts skills to be able to do this.
Although Xu Lan could do it, it wouldn't be so easy. To have such ability, his martial arts skills must be at least close to the ninth level.
How long has Lin Jiangnian been practicing martial arts?
How is it possible to have such ability?
That’s right, it can’t be him!
Thinking of this, Xu Lan felt relieved and glanced at the yard again: "So, what is going on?"
"Lin Qingqing did it."
Lin Jiangnian directly put the blame on Lin Qingqing.
"I see!"
Xu Lan also knew Lin Qingqing. He knew that she was someone close to Zhiyuan and a guard in the palace. She was quite skilled in martial arts.
Just as she was about to say something else, she saw the little maid named Xiaozhu looking at her with her big innocent eyes.
But for some reason, the way he looked at her seemed a little... strange?
"What's wrong?"
Xu Lan was puzzled: "Is there something on my face?"
“No, no…”
Xiao Zhu turned her head a little nervously and panicked. Just as she was about to explain something in a panic, Lin Jiangnian's voice came from the side.
"Xiao Zhu, you go down first."
"oh."
Xiao Zhu finally felt relieved and quickly lowered his head and trotted away.
She was afraid that if she ran slower, she would be exposed... His Highness was so bad that he actually lied to Miss Xu.
"What happened to her?"
Xu Lan looked at Xiao Zhu's departing back in surprise.
"I don't know, maybe I'm thinking about love."
Lin Jiangnian was talking nonsense.
"Sichun?"
Xu Lan glanced at the courtyard, where the sun was shining brightly.
The sun is shining brightly in the sky, and autumn is not far away. Spring has long passed, so how can I miss it?
"etc……"
Xu Lan frowned slightly: "Why is Xiaozhu thinking about love? Isn't she your maid?"
As if realizing something, Xu Lan's expression changed slightly: "Did you do something to Xiao Zhu?!"
"What are you thinking about?"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and said, "Can you think of something healthy?"
"Something healthy?"
Xu Lan was startled for a moment, then her face flushed slightly, and she said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
After a pause, he angrily continued, "Isn't Xiao Zhu your personal maid now? How could she escape your clutches after taking care of you like this all day long?"
"Don't you have any thoughts about her?!"
As he spoke, Xu Lan stared into Lin Jiangnian's eyes, feeling a slight, indescribable worry in his heart for some reason.
"No!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head.
“Liar!”
Xu Lan sneered.
"Why would I lie to you?"
Lin Jiangnian gave her a strange look and said, "I'm not interested in undeveloped girls."
The sneer on Xu Lan's face froze slightly, and he looked down subconsciously.
The next second, she reacted and became angry and embarrassed.
"Mr. Lin, are you making indirect accusations?!"
“…”
The courtyard soon became quiet.
"Why are you here again today?"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at Xu Lan, who had calmed down, and asked.
"What do you care?!"
Xu Lan snorted, the blush on her delicate face due to anger still not fading, she glared at him unhappily: "I come whenever I want!"
"Okay, whatever you want."
Lin Jiangnian didn't intend to argue with her, and since she had helped him before, he would give her some leniency.
"By the way, have you bought all the wine and ingredients I asked you to help buy?"
Lin Jiangnian brought up the serious matter.
"Humph, no!"
Unexpectedly, Xu Lan seemed to still be angry and snorted coldly.
"Really?"
"No!"
Xu Lan glared at him fiercely.
"Still angry?"
Lin Jiangnian sighed. People with small breasts really don’t have a broad mind. Are they stingy?
"What do you care?"
Xu Lan was obviously still brooding over what happened before, and she was very angry when she saw Lin Jiangnian's indifferent attitude!
How many times has this guy taunted her?
He always teases her, saying, "Is her... small?"
Is it really small?
Xu Lan couldn't help but look down again... and fell silent.
After a while, she finally reacted and her face flushed.
...even if it is indeed a little small.
So what?
Have you eaten at his house?
Can he speak?!
Lin Jiangnian naturally noticed Xu Lan's actions, and seeing her blushing and gnashing expression, he quickly guessed what she was thinking.
He coughed lightly: "Actually, cough...you don't have to feel so inferior..."
Xu Lan suddenly looked up: "What did you say?!"
Lin Jiangnian thought for a moment and said, "I have a unique secret recipe... Do you want it?"
"Secret recipe?"
Xu Lan was stunned, and when she noticed Lin Jiangnian glancing at her, she instantly realized something.
Her face immediately flushed red, and she said angrily: "I don't need that kind of stuff!"
"Really?"
"don't want!"
"Forget it then."
Lin Jiangnian felt a little regretful.
“…”
Xu Lan's face flushed with anger, and her chest kept rising and falling.
It seemed like they were all a lot more angry.
"Okay, okay, I was just kidding!"
Seeing that she was about to completely lose face, Lin Jiangnian waved his hand and said, "I was wrong just now. I apologize to you."
"snort!"
Xu Lan stared at him fiercely with gnashing teeth in her beautiful eyes: "I don't accept it."
"Then what do you want to accept?"
"Think for yourself!"
“…”
Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows, why did he feel something was not right?
Why does Xu Lan look like an angry girlfriend?
Waiting for him to coax you?
coax?
Lin Jiangnian shook his head.
Impossible.
He sighed: "How about I let you curse back?"
Xu Lan's face flashed with ferocity: "I want to hit you!"
"That won't work!"
Lin Jiangnian immediately shook his head and refused.
“…”
Looking at the furious Xu Lan in front of him, Lin Jiangnian sighed again and shook his head gently: "Actually, you don't have to be like this."
"When you're not angry, you're actually quite pretty!"
Xu Lan, who was originally angry, was a little confused when she suddenly heard Lin Jiangnian's praise!
Some people were not able to react... This guy actually praised him?
Is this a ghost?
The sun rises from the west?
At this moment, Lin Jiangnian looked at Xu Lan in front of him and said, "You are a girl, but you act like a man all day long. Is that appropriate?"
"What do you care?"
Xu Lan still glared at him fiercely.
"Of course I have no control over it, but..."
Lin Jiangnian shook his head and said, "I'm just offering a small, sincere suggestion... Actually, I think you're quite good-looking, but you dress like a man all day... With that kind of attire, it's hard not to see you as a brother..."
Xu Lan has an impetuous personality and even his clothes are extremely masculine. Standing in front of him, he looks like a man with a delicate appearance.
She is a nice girl, but she dresses like a brother. It is inevitable that Lin Jiangnian can't help but criticize her.
Not suitable!
Xu Lan was stunned, then looked down at her outfit in confusion... Is this really the case?
"Girls should act like girls. If you dress yourself up and learn to behave like a woman, you'll definitely look great... You're not bad looking, except..."
Lin Jiangnian's eyes inadvertently glanced at her chest, then he realized he had slipped up and quickly covered it up: "Miss Xu, you are naturally beautiful. If you were to dress up like an ordinary woman, you would surely stun everyone and be the best in Linjiang City... Even the courtesans in Linjiang City's brothels can't compare to you..."
It doesn't cost money to praise someone, so it's no problem for Lin Jiangnian to say it casually.
However, Xu Lan was completely stunned.
The originally angry face gradually froze, and was replaced by a fair face that gradually flushed.
This, this guy... is praising her?
Praise her for being beautiful?!
Accident!
Very unexpected!
This guy actually praised her, and it sounded...sincere?
For a moment, Xu Lan was a little confused, her face flushed, she lowered her head, and was at a loss.
The impetuous Miss Xu from before has disappeared without a trace.
It was not until a moment later that she seemed to come back to her senses. She bit her lower lip tightly and glared at Lin Jiangnian with a red face: "You, stop talking nonsense..."
"Even if you praise me, I won't forgive you so easily!"
Say one thing and mean another!
Lin Jiangnian saw through this girl's underwear at a glance, and he was obviously very pleased, praising her so happily...but she was still pretending?
Still being stubborn!
However, Lin Jiangnian didn't expose her: "I'm not praising you, these are all sincere suggestions... Do you want to consider it?"
"No, no!"
Xu Lan spoke subconsciously, and felt her face getting hotter and her whole body trembling slightly.
"You, stop talking nonsense!"
"I, I'm going to ignore you and go back..."
For some reason, Xu Lan felt nervous and extremely shy, and had the urge to escape on the spot.
So she turned and ran.
But just as he turned around, he seemed to think of something and snorted softly like a mosquito.
"Go get the things yourself!"
After saying that, she fled without looking back.
Lin Jiangnian looked at the little girl who turned around and ran away with a smile. She was so cute!
Then, he remembered something and looked a little doubtful.
During this period of time, he had almost figured out Miss Xu Lan's temperament and personality. She was clearly a simple and naive young lady, with some scheming, but not much!
Could such an innocent and even a little silly Miss Xu be the murderer of Prince Lin?
It doesn't look like what they are.
Lin Jiangnian seemed to be lost in thought.
…
In the afternoon, Lin Jiangnian went to Ruyi Tower as usual. He came back before dark, had dinner, and then went straight into his room.
I don't want to see anyone.
The servants in the mansion have long been accustomed to this.
His Highness has always been a solitary person, and the servants in the mansion have always been difficult to approach. Even though His Highness has undergone significant changes recently, he still doesn't like people approaching his room.
Of course, the servants in the mansion didn’t dare to do that!
It was not until nightfall that a figure appeared in the yard as usual, walked to the door skillfully, pushed it open, and entered.
As soon as I stepped into the room, a strong smell of liquor, accompanied by a burst of mellow alcohol aroma, hit me in the face.
Filling the entire room.
The eyes of the woman in red who had just stepped into the room lit up instantly.
…
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