Chapter 528 The Princess's Pride

Chen family.

In the hall, Chen Hongsheng was sitting on the Grand Master's chair, closing his eyes and concentrating. The face that used to be so radiant looked very haggard.

"Sir, I have united with other aristocratic families to put pressure on the government and spread news in the city according to your instructions... But the palace does not seem to be affected."

Since Chen Junru was arrested, the Chen family has been operating secretly, but with little effect.

After all, the person who captured Chen Junru was Prince Lin, and even his own master couldn't rescue the young master in person. It is extremely difficult to put pressure on the palace through various forces.

It might be easier if it were Prince Lin, but Prince Lin's temperament is too weird, and no one knows what he wants to do. I can't even guarantee that Prince Lin will be so confused that he will really break up with the Chen family and end up fighting to the death?

Sitting on the Grand Master's chair, Chen Hongsheng's expression remained as usual, and he was not surprised by this result.

He didn't want to put pressure on the palace to release Chen Junru. His real purpose is still to test. Testing Prince Lin in the palace, what is the situation now?

"Sir, from what I see, Prince Lin may have really..."

The butler started talking and then stopped.

This is not just his guess, but also the consensus of many people in Linjiang City.

Something has probably happened to the prince!

Now, there is only one opportunity left, and even less one chance to test.

But the problem is that the palace is airtight and difficult for any outside forces to penetrate.

No one knows the true situation of Prince Lin!

No one dares to bet!

Even though I have guessed that something might have happened to Prince Lin, but...

What if nothing happens?

None of the aristocratic families in Linjiang City dared to gamble, they were all waiting for others to be the first to succeed.

"Most of the aristocratic families in the city have become low-key and honest in the past few days. They are in a wait-and-see attitude. Most of them want me to be the leader."

Speaking of this, the butler's tone was a little heavy.

Originally, the Chen family should have stayed out of the matter and sat firmly on the Diaoyutai. No matter how the situation in Linjiang City changes, no matter what the relationship between the imperial court and Linwang Mansion is, it will not affect the Chen family. But suddenly something happened to the young master, and the Chen family was forced to get involved.

"Master, our Chen family must not be used as a gunman!"

The butler looked worried.

Chen Hongsheng lowered his eyes slightly and said coldly: "I know."

Naturally, he would not be the first person to break the situation!

But if he wants to save Chen Junru, he must confront the Lin family.

Chen Hongsheng's face was cold and he was silent for a long time. The atmosphere in the hall was a little dull.

At this moment, hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

"Master, we have new information."

A dark figure hurried over and appeared outside the hall.

"Come in."

Chen Hongsheng spoke expressionlessly.

The black shadow approached, quickly stepped forward and knelt on one knee in front of Chen Hongsheng: "Master, not long ago, I saw that the guards from the Prince's Palace appeared in the city and arrested many people, and brought them back to the Palace..."

It is not unusual for the guards of Prince Lin's Mansion to arrest people.

Especially since Prince Lin was assassinated, no one knows how many people in Linjiang City have been implicated, and no one knows how many people have been imprisoned.

Arresting people is not surprising.

"But the problem is, Prince Lin's arrest this time is very strange. He came from nowhere and appeared very quickly, as if he was deliberately hiding something..."

The black shadow spoke quickly and added: "Coincidentally, my subordinates just learned of something... There is news that has been circulating in Linzhou recently."

"There are rumors outside that the Prince Lin currently in Prince Lin's Mansion is a fake..."

When he heard the news, Chen Hongsheng, who was originally downcast and careless, suddenly froze and stared at the black shadow in front of him: "What do you mean?"

Black Shadow quickly told all the information he had gathered.

Chen Hongsheng frowned and remained silent.

Prince Lin is a fake?

This news really caught me off guard.

It sounds a bit ridiculous. How can the prince, the dignified prince, be fake?

At first, Chen Hongsheng didn't take it to heart, and even thought the news was a bit too fake. Most of them are rumors fabricated by someone, trying to fish in troubled waters in the current chaotic situation in Linjiang City.

But after listening to the folk rumors, Chen Hongsheng's expression became a little more solemn... The 'rumors' circulating were reasonable and not false.

What's more important is that the current Prince Lin does give people an indescribable strangeness.

It seems that since his trip to the capital, he has become a completely different person.

In just one year, no matter how much you experience and how big the changes are, it is absolutely impossible to have such a change?

Chen Hongsheng clearly remembered that Prince Lin was not good at speaking. Although his body was not weak, it gave people a feeling of weakness and was definitely not strong.

But it has only been a year, and the Prince Lin Wang whom I met a few days ago has piercing eyes. Although he is not strong, his body is strong and energetic. He clearly has strong internal strength and is not weak in martial arts...

Although they look very similar, they really don't feel like the same person at all!

Could it be...

Is it really fake? !

As soon as this thought emerged, Chen Hongsheng's heart suddenly moved.

If this is really the case...

His eyes flickered a little, and he turned to look at the butler next to him: "What do you think?"

The housekeeper was also extremely shocked by the news. After thinking for a while, he said: "Old slave thinks that this news does not come from ground. Prince Lin is indeed a bit weird..."

Then, the butler expressed his guess.

After investigating Lin Jiangnian's behavior in the capital over the past year, we can indeed find some clues. Judging from the speech, behavior and habits of Prince Lin, we can indeed find differences from the past.

I couldn't figure it out before, but if Prince Lin Wang is exchanged... the original strange and unbelievable place seems to be solved?

Everything can be explained!

"It would be interesting if Prince Lin is really a fake."

The butler's eyes were obviously excited, and he was worried about how to rescue the young master.

Now, isn't the opportunity here?

Chen Hongsheng's originally downcast eyes also burst out with a glimmer of light.

He was thinking even further!

Now the death of Lin Hengsheng is unknown in the palace. If at this time, there is another news that Prince Lin is a fake person... once it is confirmed.

Prince Lin's Mansion will most likely be torn apart in an instant!

Even if it doesn't collapse overnight, it will definitely suffer heavy damage.

By then...

Thinking of this, Chen Hongsheng's voice suddenly condensed: "Go and check all the clues about Lin Jiangnian this year. Be sure to find evidence."

"yes."

The black shadow left in a hurry. Chen Hongsheng looked outside the hospital, and a sharp light flashed from his eyes.

This news is crucial to him and the Chen family.

In fact, this is most likely an opportunity for his Chen family to get rid of the control of the Lin family.

Regardless of whether this news is true or false, even if it is false...

Chen Hongsheng's face was cold, and his fists under his robe were clenched.

He also wants to turn the fake into real!

…

Qingfeng Building, in the elegant attic.

Lin Jiangnian and Li Mianmiao are still facing each other.

The weather is good, the wind is gentle and the sun is beautiful, the fragrance of rouge is flowing in Qingfeng Tower, and the sound of lingering music is endless.

Qingfeng Building is indeed the largest brothel in Linjiang City. Apart from entertainment items that are less than half a stick of incense for most men, it is also an elegant place for entertainment and romance.

Qingfeng Tower also has talented beauties who are prostitutes but don't sell their bodies, and who charge a premium for selling their bodies. There are clients who come here just for a few minutes. Naturally, there are also pure people who come here simply to listen to music and watch dancing, talk about life with the girls here, and look for the feeling of love.

Of course, the latter category is probably not even as good as the half stick of incense of the former. They have hidden illnesses and are weak in spirit but insufficient in strength.

Commonly known as not lifting!

But if they don't give up, it doesn't stop them from spending a lot of money to make beautiful women smile, listen to music and watch dancing. The voices of warblers and swallows echoed in this enchanted place, accompanied by bursts of elegant music from time to time, which was incompatible with this place.

Elegant room.

Lin Jiangnian and Li Miaomiao sat side by side, looking at each other. The eyes of both of them were calm and not too disturbing.

It seemed like a very common thing was mentioned, but neither of them seemed to take it to heart.

But neither of them spoke anymore.

Lin Jiangnian was waiting for Li Miaomiao's next answer, and Li Miaomiao...

After staring at Lin Jiangnian for a long time, he lightly opened his red lips and said in a nonchalant tone: "What do you want to say?"

"Nothing, just a little curious."

Lin Jiangnian chuckled lightly and looked her up and down: "Do you want to be the emperor?"

"In no mood."

Li Piaomiao's answer was straightforward.

She had no interest in the throne from beginning to end.

Lin Jiangnian expected this answer. He looked Li Miaomiao up and down again and asked slowly: "Then..."

"Are you going to give up?"

This time, Li Piaomiao was silent.

Her expression was as usual, her cold brows slightly furrowed, as if she was hesitating.

From her reaction, Lin Jiangnian got the answer he wanted.

"So, you are like me and can't let go, right?"

Lin Jiangnian looked relaxed, leaned back slightly, and looked at her: "Neither you nor I are interested in the power that is so easy to get, but we can't let it go due to our identity and responsibility."

"Is it right?"

Li Piaomiao remained silent and did not speak.

But judging from her reaction, it seemed that she agreed with Lin Jiangnian's statement.

"Then, congratulations in advance!"

Lin Jiangnian said with emotion: "The future queen is the first queen of our Daning Dynasty. She is supreme, unprecedented and unprecedented..."

Li Piaomiao frowned and said expressionlessly: "What on earth do you want to say?!"

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows: "Isn't what I want to ask already asked?"

Li Piaomiao said coldly: "I will not betray myself."

"so?"

"I cannot agree to this marriage."

"..."

Li Piaomiao's refusal was unexpected by Lin Jiangnian.

After all, she was such a cold and proud person, so in order to get the support of the Lin family, she had to compromise and marry Lin Jiangnian, and even had a child... This was obviously an insult to her!

The reason why Li Miaomiao can become such a young grandmaster is not only because of her outstanding martial arts talent, but more importantly, because she has a tough and strong heart.

How could she, who was so arrogant, agree to such a ridiculous thing?

Selling herself for power, what's the difference between her and the prostitutes in Qingfeng Tower?

It’s just that the sales are a bit more advanced!

Looking at Li Miaomiao's expressionless and cold face, and his eyes that did not conceal his indifference, Lin Jiangnian laughed and said, "Are you angry?"

Li Piaomiao said nothing.

"The prince did handle this matter a bit unfairly. However, he didn't mean any harm. After all, you and I have a marriage contract in name, and he just wanted to make it a matter of course..."

"Of course, there are some selfish motives, you should understand this, right?"

Li Piaomiao was silent.

This is why she was not angry. She and Lin Jiangnian had a nominal engagement, and mentioning marriage was not a threat or a deal.

However, when this engagement was linked to interests, she felt conflicted.

"I came to you today just to have a good chat with you."

Lin Jiangnian said frankly: "You represent the court, I represent the Lin Wangfu, let's discuss the next plan, whether to agree or refuse, whether to make peace or go to war..."

"I think you also hope that the court can coexist peacefully with the Lin Wangfu, right?"

Li Piaomiao stared at him quietly, her beautiful eyes flickering.

Obviously, Lin Jiangnian's words were exactly what she thought.

After a while, she nodded slightly.

"You say."

"From the current situation, your brother's health is getting worse and worse, and I'm afraid he won't be able to hold on for long... The best situation at present is naturally that you will succeed your brother to inherit the throne, legitimately..."

"For the Lin Palace, it is natural to hope so. After all, no matter what, you and I have a history and are not enemies... I am naturally happy to see you become the emperor."

"However, I cannot represent the Lin Palace. I can trust you, but those people in the palace may not. As the prince of Lin, I have to be responsible for the Lin Palace... You should understand this, right?"

Li Piaomiao was silent.

"Of course, the prince's asking us to get married is indeed a stupid move, and this is definitely not his true idea."

"Getting married is more beneficial than harmful to you and me."

Lin Jiangnian shook his head. The so-called marriage was probably just a way for Lin Hengzhong to force Li Piaomiao to abdicate.

"Since you want to be the empress, you can't marry me in name... at least not before you take that position."

People in the world are not fools. How could they watch the eldest princess, who is already married, take the throne?

Especially when the eldest princess marries the prince of Lin, who is already rebellious in everyone's eyes?

Wouldn't that be handing over the Li family's kingdom to someone else?

So, before Li Piaomiao takes the position of empress, there is absolutely no benefit in marrying Lin Jiangnian.

As for after taking the position...

When the rice is cooked, it will not be the turn of the world to complain.

Li Piaomiao listened silently, without saying a word, and the beautiful eyes that were originally full of frost gradually faded.

This was also her idea.

Marrying Lin Jiangnian means that she has lost the opportunity to compete for that position.

So, she has never considered this issue.

At least, she didn't consider it before taking that position.

Seeing that Li Piaomiao remained silent, Lin Jiangnian thought she was still worried, so he changed his tone and shook his head, saying, "Don't worry, even if you are willing to marry now, I can't marry you."

Hearing this, Li Piaomiao raised her head slightly and stared at him with a cold gaze.

After a while, he spoke, "Why?"

Lin Jiangnian sighed, "I have promised to marry Zhiyuan. You know Zhiyuan, right? You should have seen her..."

"She is my legal wife, so you don't have to worry that this prince will be so despicable as to use this method to threaten you to surrender..."

"..."(End of this chapter)