Your Majesty, please stop messing around.

"Marry the eldest princess?"

Hearing the news, Lin Jiangnian was not as surprised as he thought.

Zhiyuan had mentioned this matter to him before, but now that Lin Hengzhong suddenly mentioned it, Lin Jiangnian was mentally prepared.

but……

After Lin Jiangnian hesitated for a moment, he still asked: "Do you have to marry me?"

Lin Hengzhong glanced at him: "What? You don't want to marry?"

"I have never met the eldest princess, so I have to travel all the way to the capital to marry her back. Isn't it too much to start a fight?"

Lin Jiang young sighed and admitted honestly: "It's true that I don't really want to..."

He had no interest in that princess at all, let alone traveling all the way to the capital to marry a woman he didn't know at all?

Who knows what the eldest princess looks like? What about temper? In case there are still some psychological problems...

Isn't this just making you feel uncomfortable?

Lin Hengzhong seemed to have expected this, and nodded slightly: "You are right, but that girl is not simple!"

"She is younger than you, but now she has entered the realm of Tianxuan. If nothing unexpected happens, she will definitely enter the Grand Master within ten years... Whoever can marry her back will be like having an extra Grand Master to protect her. Do you know what this means?"

Lin Jiangnian nodded. Of course he knew what Grand Master meant!

but……

For those sects of aristocratic families, great masters are hard to come by. There are only a handful of them in the world. If they can be blessed, they can keep the family from declining for decades. But for Lin Hengzhong, as a king with a different surname in the Daning Dynasty, he was in charge of the military and political power in Linzhou. He was extremely powerful, so why should he be concerned about it?

What about the Grand Master? !

No matter how strong an individual is, he still cannot compete with an army of well-trained soldiers and horses.

There is no truly invincible person in this world!

"The marriage contract between you and her was made long ago when your mother was still alive. It is the marriage contract decreed by today's decree. Now that you have reached the age of marriage, this marriage should be put on the agenda. "

As if thinking of something, Lin Hengzhong looked at Lin Jiangnian and chuckled: "That girl is not only extremely talented in martial arts, but also talented and intelligent. I heard that she is also tall enough to make a country beautiful. If you marry her back, it won't be a grievance." about you."

"But if you don't want to..."

Lin Hengzhong paused for a moment and waved his hand: "That's okay. Dad will just find a way to help you cancel this engagement when the time comes."

His tone was understated, as if he was just talking about a trivial matter.

Lin Jiangnian was silent.

He originally thought that Lin Hengzhong would ask him to go to Beijing to marry the eldest princess, but now it seems that is not the case?

Lin Hengzhong left the choice to him?

If you don't want to, just retreat?

The tone seems relaxed, but is it really relaxed?

After Lin Jiangnian was silent for a moment, he raised his eyes to look at Lin Hengzhong, but saw that his eyes were still calm.

"Since the emperor granted me the marriage, if I regretted it, wouldn't the emperor be angry and punish me?"

Lin Jiangnian hesitated: "Will it implicate Prince Lin's Mansion?"

Lin Hengzhong's eyes remained indifferent, "It doesn't matter, it's just a small matter."

His expression and tone were calm and calm.

Lin Jiangnian was silent for a long time: "I heard..."

"A lot of people in Beijing are opposed to this marriage?"

"That's indeed what happened."

Lin Heng nodded: "Many people in Beijing hate me very much. Naturally, they don't want our Lin family to have more contact with the Tian family. Some people are worried that I will steal the Li family's power."

Lin Jiangnian's eyelids twitched sharply.

Stealing the Li family’s empire?

This is really dangerous!

But when these words came out of Lin Hengzhong’s mouth, it seemed normal?

"Then, does dad have this idea?" Lin Jiangnian asked tentatively.

Lin Hengzhong glanced at Lin Jiangnian again: "What? Do you want dad to rebel?"

Lin Jiangnian shook his head: "It can be made, but it's not necessary."

"oh?"

Lin Hengzhong seemed a little interested: "Why do you say that?"

"How can rebellion be so easy?"

Lin Jiang young sighed: "No matter how powerful you are, dad, you are still just a king with a different surname. This Daning Dynasty belongs to the Li family. If you rebel, you will be a rebellious minister and traitor. The people of the world will never allow it. I support you, it’s too difficult to rebel... Dad, why do you have to go through all the trouble?"

Rebellion is a technical job!

It is something that must not be done except as a last resort.

If we are now in troubled times, with the Daning Dynasty in turmoil and all heroes rising together, Lin Hengzhong may have a chance to successfully rebel, but even so, he will still be poked in the back by the people of the world.

What's more, although the Daning Dynasty is currently surrounded by crises, the situation is still relatively stable. Under such circumstances, treason is tantamount to courting death.

Even if Lin Hengzhong can really lead his army into the capital, so what?

Can you stop the mouths of everyone in the world?

Can you make the world surrender?

By then, I'm afraid it will fall into even greater war.

Now Lin Hengzhong is the king of Lin, sitting in the southern territory of the Daning Dynasty. He is so powerful that even the emperor in Beijing is afraid.

He can almost be regarded as the local emperor of Linzhou. He has basically got everything he can get, so why bother to do such a thankless thing as a rebellion?

After listening to Lin Jiangnian's words, Lin Hengzhong fell into a brief silence.

After a while, he sighed deeply: "Jiang Nian, you are right. Everyone knows such a simple truth, but..."

"Those old guys in Beijing still don't trust me!"

Lin Jiangnian said nothing.

From King Lin's perspective, he really had no reason to rebel. But from the perspective of the people in Jingzhong, it's not wrong.

A king with a different surname was so powerful that he occupied the southern territory of the dynasty and did whatever he wanted. The power is so great that you have to guard against it!

No one can guarantee that King Lin will not rebel. Even if you take ten thousand steps back, King Lin will not rebel, but what about Prince Lin? Where is the future Prince Lin?

How can those people in Beijing sleep peacefully when power is in the hands of people with foreign surnames?

"That's all, let those old guys worry about it."

Lin Hengzhong waved his hands, with a sneer on his face: "I have been fighting for many years, what occasion have I never seen? They are a bunch of weak and pedantic old people. Apart from scolding me for being a disgusting person behind my back, what else can I do? What?"

How can a king with a different surname, who is a majestic king and was promoted from a sea of ​​​​blood and war, be afraid of those old guys who only know how to write?

Lin Jiangnian looked at Lin Hengzhong in front of him quietly, hesitated in silence for a while, and then suddenly said: "Dad, I have an idea..."

"Um?"

Lin Hengzhong looked at him: "What?"

"During these days in Linjiang City, Hao'er suffered many assassinations. The people behind the scenes are closely related to the forces in the capital... They failed to kill Hao'er this time, so they will not let it go. As long as Hao'er is in Linjiang If the city is destroyed for one day, they will definitely come back. Instead of doing this, it is better to take the initiative..."

After Lin Hengzhong heard this, his eyes narrowed: "What do you mean..."

Lin Jiangnian showed a sneer: "Since they want the child's life, why not give them this chance..."

"They must really want me to go to the capital, right?"

"..."

As night falls.

In a quiet little courtyard.

A beautiful figure walked softly through the eaves corridor, came to the door of the room, opened the door, stepped into the room, lit the oil lamp on the table, and the light gradually illuminated the entire room.

There was a sense of moisture in the room, along with a refreshing fragrance. After just taking a shower, the room seemed a lot fresher.

Zhiyuan, who was wearing a skirt, walked to the table nearby, sat down, picked up a towel and gently wiped her wet hair.

In the bronze mirror, a delicate and beautiful face was reflected.

Fair and elegant.

After wiping her hair, Zhiyuan quietly stared at herself in the bronze mirror. She was silent for a long time, with no emotion on her face.

After an unknown amount of time, she looked away, and there seemed to be an indescribable look in her expression. Immediately, he stood up slowly and came to the cabinet on the side.

Got to go!

In the past few days, she has handed over all the matters that should be explained in the palace.

No worries anymore!

She slowly packed the things in the room. She had been in the palace for a few years, but she didn't leave much behind. After a simple packing, except for some clothes, there wasn't much other luggage.

After finishing cleaning, she sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes a little dazed, not knowing what she was thinking. It wasn't until not long after that that the sound of footsteps coming from the courtyard brought her back to her senses.

The night was dark and silent, and the footsteps were extremely obvious, even a little... familiar!

Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, then slowly stood up and walked to the door of the room, opened the door and walked out.

In the courtyard, Lin Jiangnian's figure happened to appear.

"Hey, what a coincidence!"

Lin Jiangnian saw Zhiyuan walking out of the room, smiled softly and spoke.

Zhiyuan didn't say anything, what a coincidence?

This is her room, what kind of coincidence?

"Your Highness, is something wrong?"

She spoke calmly.

Lin Jiangnian walked through the courtyard, came under the eaves, walked up to Zhiyuan, looked at her, and then at the room behind him.

She had just taken a bath, and the skin all over her body was white and red, and very delicate. The hair that has not yet completely dried clings to the skin, and the delicate face remains as emotionless as ever.

"I want to talk to you about something." Lin Jiangnian said.

Zhiyuan raised her eyes: "What's the matter?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and half-smiled: "Are you going to let me talk to you at the door?"

Zhiyuan was silent, hesitated, and said, "It's getting late... Your Highness, please speak up if you have something to say."

Lin Jiangnian looked her up and down and suddenly said: "You have changed."

Zhiyuan looked confused and frowned slightly: "Why do you say that?"

"You would never refuse me before."

Lin Jiangnian said calmly: "Looking at you now, you don't seem to welcome me?"

Zhiyuan was silent, and after a moment she said: "Your Highness, you are overthinking it."

"Am I overthinking it?"

Lin Jiangnian stared into her eyes and suddenly took a step closer.

Zhiyuan subconsciously stepped back, avoiding Lin Jiangnian's sight, with a slightly unnatural look on his face.

"What do you want to say, Your Highness?"

"You are dishonest!"

Lin Jiangnian stared at her delicate and fair face quietly, and suddenly sneered: "As my prince's maid, you want to run away secretly?"

"You maid, you are so courageous!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a trace of panic flashed in Zhiyuan's eyes. But he quickly calmed down, raised his eyes to Lin Jiangnian, and said calmly: "Your Highness, does he know?"

"If I don't know yet, are you planning to run away secretly?"

Lin Jiangnian sneered.

When he was in Ruyi Building today, when he learned the identities of sisters Liu Su and Zhi Yuan, he also learned from Lin Hengzhong that Zhi Yuan was leaving.

Lin Jiangnian was surprised. He had never heard of this matter. The personal maid beside him is leaving the palace, and his heir apparent is being kept in the dark?

So Zhiyuan didn't intend to tell him?

Lin Jiangnian was somewhat angry.

So, he immediately came to hold him accountable.

Faced with Lin Jiangnian's questioning tone, Zhiyuan quickly calmed down, lowered her eyes, and said calmly: "Isn't it a good thing for Your Highness that I'm gone?"

"Good thing?"

Zhiyuan said calmly: "His Highness has never wanted to see the slave before, and always wanted to drive the slave out of the palace. Now that the slave has left the palace, no one will discipline His Highness in the future, and he will no longer be in His sight. Shouldn't His Highness be happy?"

Lin Jiangnian looked stunned.

It seems...that's what happened?

From the moment he entered the palace, he knew that Zhi Yuan was not going to deal with Prince Lin. Not only that, during the few months that Lin Jiangnian was in Prince Lin's Mansion, she often opposed Lin Jiangnian, without the slightest bit of flattery that a maid should have.

Now that she's gone, it does seem like a good thing?

In a daze, Lin Jiangnian looked at the delicate and graceful girl in front of him. She was always calm, elegant and slightly gentle.

For some reason, Lin Jiangnian was in an indescribable daze.

This maid is disobedient. She confronts him on weekdays and can catch any maid he flirts with. She is indeed not qualified at all. But when she was about to leave, Lin Jiangnian felt an indescribable feeling.

Thinking about it carefully, Zhiyuan didn't seem to be as aggressive towards him as she thought?

Although she did not have the awareness of her responsibilities as the personal maid of Prince Lin, other than that, she did not do anything particularly derelict in her duties. Everything was done flawlessly, and there was never any mistakes. Instruct Lin Jiangnian in martial arts, arrange the maids and maids in the house, and arrange everything in order.

Strictly speaking, she can be considered a qualified maid.

Now that he was about to leave suddenly, Lin Jiangnian was somewhat... reluctant to leave?

Also, is it normal for such a charming and beautiful maid to leave suddenly and be reluctant to leave?

"What you said does make sense."

Young Lin Jiang sighed: "With you gone, no one will be able to take care of me in the future. This is indeed a good thing, but..."

At this point, Lin Jiangnian paused, then suddenly took a step forward, walked up to Zhiyuan, and stared down at her fair and pink face.

Zhiyuan subconsciously wanted to retreat, as if she was remembering an experience from a night not long ago.

"Since it is a good thing, why is Your Highness so aggressive?"

"because……"

Lin Jiangnian spoke calmly, then suddenly reached out and pinched her delicate chin.

A flash of panic flashed across his eyes, and Zhiyuan immediately turned away, a blush quickly crept up the side of his face, and he took a step back.

"Your Highness, respect yourself!"

Lin Jiangnian, however, did not have the slightest sense of self-respect and slowly stepped forward again, approaching.

"You are my eldest son's maid!"

Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes, stared into hers, and said calmly: "If you want to leave the palace, you must first obtain my prince's consent!"

"Understand?"

"..."