Your Majesty, please stop messing around.

Ruyi Building.

The sun penetrates the ancient building and falls into the building.

The sun is bright and blazing outside, but the building is dark and cool inside, isolating the high temperature from the outside.

On the fourth floor, by the window.

Senior Li sat in his old position, hunched over, like an old man in his twilight years, holding a wine pot and pouring a mouthful of strong liquor into his mouth.

After the strong liquor went down his throat, the stimulation of alcohol quickly spread and exploded in his mouth and throat. Senior Li closed his eyes and savored it carefully.

After a while, he opened his eyes and exclaimed that he was refreshed.

Opposite to Senior Li, Lin Jiangnian quietly looked at the plain old man in front of him.

When he first met Senior Li in Ruyi Building, Lin Jiangnian's instinctive experience told him... this old man sweeping the floor is not simple.

No matter in any scene, the sweeping monk is an extraordinary existence.

Not to mention in this Ruyi Building.

And then it was proved that this old man is indeed not simple.

He taught Lin Jiangnian a lot of things and gave him advice on martial arts. Although Senior Li was unwilling to admit it, in Lin Jiangnian's heart, he was indeed half his master.

"Your Highness, why are you free again today?"

After tasting several sips of strong liquor, Senior Li put down the wine pot and looked up at Lin Jiangnian.

Lin Jiangnian smiled and said, "I came here to visit Senior Li. When I came back a few days ago, I didn't have time to chat with Senior Li."

When Lin Jiangnian came back a few days ago, he came to visit Senior Li. But he didn't expect that Li Piaomiao suddenly appeared and recognized Senior Li's identity.

The uncle and niece talked about the past first, so that Lin Jiangnian didn't have time to chat with Senior Li after he came back.

Senior Li glanced at Lin Jiangnian, his eyes were meaningful, and his tone was casual: "It's good that Your Highness has this heart. What's the point of reminiscing with an old man like me?"

Lin Jiangnian said: "I can be where I am today, thanks to the support of Senior Li. If it weren't for Senior Li's guidance a year ago, I wouldn't be able to return to the palace safely now."

Senior Li didn't speak, he looked at Lin Jiangnian quietly, and after a while, there seemed to be a deep meaning in his turbid eyes.

"Your Highness has already known his life experience?"

Lin Jiangnian nodded and said: "When Senior Li first met me a year ago, I'm afraid he had already discovered that I was a fake, right?"

Senior Li didn't comment, and said lightly: "There is no such thing as fake or not, you are the prince of Lin Wang."

Lin Jiangnian didn't respond, he heard the meaning of Senior Li's words. A bitter smile appeared on his face, and he sighed: "Junior suddenly feels a lot of pressure."

Old Li was surprised: "What do you mean?"

Lin Jiangnian sighed: "Junior has been wandering outside for more than ten years, and never thought that there would be such a day... This Lin Wang Shizi is more like a bondage to me."

"Junior always worries that I won't do well enough, humiliate the reputation of the palace, and harm the people of Linzhou in the future..."

Old Li was silent, and looked at Lin Jiangnian. He could understand.

This Lin Wang Shizi had never received any education in the palace since he was a child, and had no guidance from famous teachers. Suddenly one day he learned that he had become the real Lin Wang Shizi, and had to bear the fate and future of the entire palace.

Whoever changed, he would feel great pressure!

Who made him the Lin Wang Shizi?

He was not only carrying the fate of the Lin Wang Palace, but also the fate of the people of Linzhou.

"Your Highness, don't worry too much."

Old Li said: "Your Highness is still young, and the prince is in his prime. Your Highness still has a lot of time to learn and improve with the prince."

"With the prince paving the way for your Highness, your Highness will definitely grow into a person who can stand on his own in the future, and will never disgrace the reputation of the Lin Wang Mansion."

Lin Jiangnian also smiled and said: "I hope it's as Senior Li said."

Old Li glanced at Lin Jiangnian again, and said meaningfully: "Your Highness came to me, an old man, to reminisce about the past. Isn't it just for this?"

Lin Jiangnian showed an embarrassed look on his face, and touched his head: "Sure enough, I can't hide it from you, senior."

Old Li's eyes were deep: "Tell me, what's the important matter for your Highness to come here today?"

"Actually, it's nothing big."

Lin Jiangnian thought for a while and asked: "Junior is just a little curious about what happened between Senior Li and the eldest princess."

"I heard that Senior Li is the uncle of the emperor of the current dynasty?"

Lin Jiangnian asked.

Elder Li didn't seem surprised by Lin Jiangnian's question. He glanced at him and said, "Didn't the girl tell you?"

"She did mention it."

Lin Jiangnian nodded, "But I was also deceived by her."

"Oh? How did she deceive me?"

Lin Jiangnian sighed, "She came to Linjiang City with me from the capital this time. She lied to me that she was going to Ruyi Tower to find some elixirs, but I didn't expect that she was actually coming for you."

"I was deceived by her so badly!"

Hearing this, Elder Li smiled and laughed heartily, "So that's the case... This is in line with the girl's personality."

After a pause, Elder Li asked again, "What does Your Highness want to ask?"

"There's nothing to ask."

Lin Jiangnian said, "It's just that I'm a little curious, what's the grudge between Elder Li and the previous emperor?"

When mentioning this, Elder Li's eyes became a little deep, and then when he came to his senses, he waved his hand, "It's the past, why mention it again?"

"It's all in the past."

From the reaction on Senior Li's face, he didn't seem to be willing to mention what happened that year. Lin Jiangnian has also secretly investigated these days, but he doesn't know exactly what happened that year.

Lin Jiangnian didn't ask any more questions, but asked another question.

"I heard that the princess came to the palace from afar this time to ask Senior to come out of retirement?"

Senior Li took another sip from the wine pot, and after tasting it carefully for a while, he opened his slightly turbid eyes and looked at Lin Jiangnian.

Then he sighed and said, "Why do you have to test me like this, Your Highness?"

"Since you already know, why ask again? It seems a bit petty."

Being directly exposed by Senior Li, Lin Jiangnian didn't feel embarrassed.

"It is true that I am a little pedantic!"

Lin Jiangnian smiled: "I am just curious, why did Mr. Li refuse?"

Mr. Li looked at him and asked: "Why should I agree?"

Lin Jiangnian said: "Now the new emperor in the capital is weak and will not live long. The Daning Dynasty is facing the danger of no heir... If Mr. Li comes to the capital at this time, he will surely be able to call for a hundred responses and ascend to the throne in a logical way!"

"Although I don't know what happened back then, I have heard my father mention that the senior had competed for the throne. Now the opportunity is right in front of me, isn't Mr. Li tempted?"

Mr. Li shook his head: "I am an old man, how can I have the energy to toss these things?"

Lin Jiangnian disagreed: "Senior is now in his prime, but it is the age of adventure."

"Back then was back then, and now is now. I, an old man, still don't want to get involved in this muddy water."

Mr. Li looked indifferent. He had no interest in these fame and fortune.

"So, your plan is to support the eldest princess to take the throne?"

Lin Jiangnian asked again.

Elder Li looked at him and smiled, "That girl is your fiancée. If she ascends the throne, isn't it a good thing for your Lin Wang Mansion?"

"Not necessarily."

Lin Jiangnian shook his head and sighed, "In this world, fathers and sons can become enemies, and brothers can break up, let alone a mere fiancée..."

"Who can guarantee that the eldest princess will not turn against my Lin Wang Mansion when she ascends the throne and becomes emperor in the future?"

Elder Li smiled and said, "If that's the case, then it's your problem."

"Me?"

Lin Jiangnian was stunned and a little surprised: "Why did Elder Li say that?"

"That girl is your fiancée, so she is yours. If you don't even have this little confidence in her, it can only prove that your highness has not yet subdued her..."

At this point, Elder Li's face showed a meaningful look: "Am I right?"

Lin Jiangnian was silent.

After a while, he sighed deeply: "Does Mr. Li know how strong the princess is now?"

Mr. Li shook his head slightly: "That girl is gifted. She is so young now. I'm afraid she is at least above the second rank, right?"

"One step away, the first rank Grandmaster!"

Lin Jiangnian said expressionlessly.

Mr. Li's eyelids twitched slightly, as if he had not expected this.

"Grandmaster!"

"A 20-year-old Grandmaster."

Lin Jiangnian sighed: "Senior, how do you think I should subdue her?"

"I'm afraid I can't even beat her with one hand, let alone subdue her..."

"I'm lucky not to be subdued by her."

"..."

Subdue a woman who is about to reach the Grandmaster level?

Lin Jiangnian didn't even dare to think about it!

A year ago, when he didn't know martial arts, he thought that Grandmasters were just like this. At most, they were a little stronger than ordinary masters, but they were just masters after all!

But when Lin Jiangnian really entered the martial arts world, as his martial arts skills became higher and higher, he became more and more aware of the gap in martial arts strength.

He also knew how terrifying the Grandmaster realm was!

How did that saying go, when you didn't know martial arts, you saw me like a frog in a well looking at the moon, but when you entered the realm of martial arts and entered the ranks of masters, you saw me like a mayfly looking at the blue sky... It was Lin Jiangnian.

Let alone surrendering, he was lucky to be able to take a few moves from Li Piaomiao without being seriously injured.

When facing Zhiyuan and Liu Su before, Lin Jiangnian could secretly make up his mind to "30 years in the east, 30 years in the west", determined to surpass the two sisters one day, and then surrender the two sisters together clearly.

But for the eldest princess... Lin Jiangnian never had such an idea at all.

The gap in strength is too big, like a natural moat.

There is no other way except drugging!

...

"Your Highness has misunderstood."

However, Old Li shook his head gently, smiling: "Your Highness, you know that sometimes you don't have to be better than her to subdue a woman."

"The strength of martial arts doesn't mean anything."

Lin Jiangnian sighed: "The younger generation understands the truth..."

He understands the truth, but the key is that the princess is stubborn!

Li Piaomiao is arrogant. If he wants to subdue her, he must either crush her with martial arts. Or, he can only find another way!

But it is obvious that the other way is blocked.

More importantly, Lin Jiangnian doesn't have that much time.

The princess's heart is like a cold stone, and Lin Jiangnian doesn't have much time to melt her. The two of them didn't spend much time together, even if they had a good impression of each other, but this good impression is far from enough.

Even if Li Piaomiao had feelings for him, Lin Jiangnian didn't dare to guarantee that this feeling would play a big role in the future grievances between the court and the Lin Wangfu.

Personal emotions can hardly play a big role in front of the country!

"In that case, there are indeed not many choices before His Highness."

Senior Li nodded thoughtfully, and after a moment of silence, he looked at Lin Jiangnian: "Now for the court and the Lin Wang Mansion, supporting her to take the throne is the best choice. But it is far from enough for her and me, an old man. To do this, we must need the support of your Lin Wang Mansion..."

"I know Lord Lin. Your father never does a business that loses money, and he is never willing to be the one who suffers losses. If she wants to get the support of your Lin Wang Mansion, she must pay some price..."

At this point, Senior Li looked at Lin Jiangnian meaningfully: "As for what the price is, it depends on you."

"Me?"

Lin Jiangnian was stunned and didn't react: "What do you mean, senior?"

Senior Li The senior looked deep and spoke slowly: "Now the Daning Dynasty is in trouble both internally and externally. It seems prosperous on the surface, but undercurrents are surging. The court is dominated by treacherous ministers, and factional forces are complicated. Local officials are separatist, and the aristocratic families control the economic lifeline of the dynasty."

"In the north, there is also the King Xu who is eyeing the dynasty... The King Xu intends to get involved in the world. If his plan succeeds, the people of the whole world will be dragged down! Even your Linwang Mansion will not be able to escape unscathed!"

"Now, the choice is in your hands."

At this point, there seems to be a deep meaning in the deep eyes of the old senior Li: "This world will eventually be yours..."

...

After coming out of Ruyi Tower, Lin Jiangnian's mood became heavier, as if the burden on his back was heavier? !

Before, Lin Jiangnian thought about problems from the perspective of the interests of the Linwang Mansion and the people of Linzhou. Everything he did was based on protecting the interests of the palace.

As for what will happen to the Daning Dynasty and the people of the world, it has nothing to do with him.

On the contrary, the more chaotic the dynasty is, the more beneficial it is to the Lin Wang Mansion.

But what Elder Li said today was like an extra layer of shackles falling on Lin Jiangnian.

If the Lin Wang Mansion really intends to support Li Piaomiao to take the throne, then he, the Lin Wang Prince, will no longer be just a simple Lin Wang Prince.

His eyes must be on the people of the world.

In the future, this world may not only belong to the Li family... but also to his Lin family!

In this way, Lin Jiangnian will face even greater pressure!

Some things seem to have begun to develop in a direction that he cannot control...

"Your Highness."

Just when Lin Jiangnian left Ruyi Tower, Lin Qingqing's figure had been waiting for a long time on the shore of the lake.

"Your Highness, there is movement in the Chen family!"

"Just now, the news came that in the evening, a carriage sneaked out of the back door of the Chen family and headed towards the outside of the city..."

"The person in the carriage is most likely Chen Junru!"

Lin Qingqing's tone was a little excited. After so many days of waiting, there was finally movement.

Since His Highness suddenly released Chen Junru a few days ago, he has been ordering people to keep a close eye on the Chen family.

At first, the Chen family was calm for a few days.

But as time went by, as expected by His Highness, the Chen family could not sit still after all.

Especially these days, the city was in a turmoil, but the Lin Wang Mansion was always calm. The more so, the more uneasy those who were interested felt.

No one knows what kind of medicine the Lin Wang Mansion is selling!

Especially the Chen family...

A few days ago, Lin Qingqing learned from Chen Junru's friends...Sun Yuan's wife is very likely still alive.

On the day when Prince Lin came back, Chen Junru threatened to teach that woman a lesson!

As long as that woman is alive, the Chen family will definitely make a move!

Lin Qingqing was ordered to keep an eye on the Chen family for several days, and finally waited for the Chen family to make a move.

"Send someone to keep a close eye on them, don't alert the enemy!"

Lin Jiangnian looked calm.

The more this time, the more patience is needed.

Obviously, the people of the Chen family have lost their patience.

Chen Junru lost his patience and showed his chicken feet.

Then what's next...

"This good show, this prince has to go and see it in person."

"..." (End of this chapter)