Chapter 79 Exploitation and Threat (Two in One)

All human beings have weaknesses!

Once a weakness is exposed, it is difficult for anyone to escape.

No one will be an exception.

For Lin Kong, he had no father or mother since he was a child. Like many people in Linwang Palace, he was adopted since childhood.

It was the prince who gave him another chance to live!

The prince took him in, gave him food and clothing, and also gave him the opportunity to practice martial arts. He cherishes this kind of opportunity that is rare and rare for ordinary people!

In return, it became his duty to protect the palace and His Royal Highness Prince Lin!

Lin Kong worked diligently in Prince Lin's Mansion since he was a child, worked hard in martial arts, and worked conscientiously, which soon paid off... Fortunately, he had a good talent in martial arts, and he stood out from many candidates. He made meritorious service and was promoted to become a personal soldier of His Royal Highness. Commander.

I originally thought that his future would become bright and bright!

However, this joy was quickly overwhelmed by reality.

The prince has a kind heart and is well loved by the people in Linzhou. His reputation is not bad. But Prince Lin is completely the opposite.

Over the years, what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has done in Linjiang City has made him disdainful! As His Royal Highness's personal soldier, Lin Kong couldn't stand it, but he had no choice!

As a palace guard, the only thing he can do is to obey orders and help His Highness do things that even he finds despicable.

He even felt sick!

This so-called prince's personal army seemed to be a shackles to him.

He became Prince Lin's accomplice and helped him do those disgusting things... He heard people outside scold him, saying that he was Prince Lin's dog, a loyal but disgusting dog!

From that moment on, Lin Kong was confused!

He didn't know whether what he did was right or wrong, but he still had no choice!

His fate was doomed from the beginning.

Over the years, the reputation that the prince had managed to accumulate in Linzhou was almost destroyed by this Prince Linzhou.

The imperial court continued to impeach Prince Lin Wang, and the voice of reducing the vassal status never stopped.

Lin Kong couldn't even imagine what would happen to Linzhou if the Prince Lin succeeded to the throne in the future.

What will happen to Linjiang City?

Will the wealth that the prince has built up over the years disappear in one fell swoop?

The Prince Lin Wang has no knowledge, no skills, no ambition, and can be regarded as an out-and-out idiot. When he succeeds to the throne in the future, will this palace really be able to hold on?

In the past few years, many people have advised King Lin to take another concubine, even if it is a concubine. King Lin was in his prime, and it was not too late to have several more children.

After all, Prince Lin's bloodline is weak, so he should be prepared just in case and make plans for the future.

However, these proposals were all rejected by King Lin!

King Lin does not take concubines, which means that the only one who can succeed to the throne in the future is Lin Jiangnian!

This news is not good news for the entire Prince Lin's Mansion and Prince Lin's subordinates.

And in Lin Kong's heart, a strong and rebellious thought gradually emerged.

This thought became more and more intense.

Not long ago, His Highness went on a tour. As His Highness's personal soldier, he did not travel with him.

As expected, His Highness was attacked!

After learning the news, Lin Kong rushed outside the city to rescue. But at that moment, the rebellious thought in his heart became stronger!

When he rushed to the temple, he saw corpses on the ground, mixed with rain, like a scene from a hell on earth. His heart suddenly sank, and at the same time it started beating rapidly in vain.

Until...the subordinate guards found His Royal Highness the Crown Prince from the ruined temple.

Your Highness, you are not dead!

he was disappointed

…

In the silent courtyard.

Lin Jiangnian looked at Lin Kong who was kneeling in front of him, his head lowered, and his whole body was filled with a sense of malaise.

He no longer had the slightest bit of indifference and arrogance he had before, instead he was filled with anxiety and an indescribable feeling of unwillingness.

Everyone has weaknesses!

He is no exception!

As a bodyguard of the house, Lin Kong has no father, no mother, no worries, and according to common sense, it is indeed difficult to find his weaknesses.

Because of this confidence, he was fearless in front of Lin Jiangnian. Even if the other party is Prince Lin, he is still not afraid.

Until... when Lin Jiangnian said the name Su Lu.

Lin Kong was completely confused.

Then, it was a complete failure.

This woman named Su Lu is his biggest weakness!

…

"Let her live?"

Lin Jiangnian stood there, his eyes still calm, and glanced at him, "When did this prince say that he wanted to kill her?"

Lin Kong lowered his head and gritted his teeth: "Miss Su is innocent. She knows nothing. Please don't embarrass her!"

"I have no intention of embarrassing her."

Lin Jiangnian sneered: "What you said makes me look like a bad guy who bullies men and dominates women?"

Lin Kong took a deep breath: "I don't dare."

"This matter is my fault alone, and I am willing to take responsibility for it. As long as His Highness is willing to let Miss Su go, I will let His Highness handle it without any regrets..."

In order to protect Miss Su, Lin Kong risked his life.

He has been with His Highness for many years, and he understands His Highness best as a person! If His Highness really wants to harm Miss Su, everything will be over!

"Can't you tell that you are quite sincere towards Su Lu?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at Lin Kong.

The woman in red was indeed right. Is this Lin Kong actually a love interest?

What a surprise!

However, this also means that he has a weakness.

Women are his Achilles' heel!

Lin Kong lowered his head, said nothing, and looked depressed.

Seeing him like this, Lin Jiangnian knew that it was almost over, so he changed the subject: "You will bear it alone?"

"Can you bear it?"

Lin Kong gritted his teeth: "I am willing to die to apologize!"

"Really?"

Lin Jiangnian's mouth slightly raised: "Then go and die!"

"If you die, this prince will let Su Lu go? How about it?"

Lin Kong's heart trembled, and he looked up at Lin Jiangnian in front of him. When he saw the calm eyes of His Highness, it seemed that he was talking about something extremely ordinary.

Endless fear surged in Lin Kong's heart. At this moment, His Highness was completely different from the past.

At this moment, His Highness made Lin Kong feel as if he had seen the prince at a certain moment... The cold and indifferent temperament was very similar!

Emotions of fear and despair spread in Lin Kong's heart.

"Why? Can't bear it?"

Lin Jiangnian's eyes were playful: "Don't want to die?"

Lin Kong's heart trembled, and a trace of determination flashed across his face: "As long as Your Highness is willing to let Miss Su go, I am willing to commit suicide!"

As soon as the voice fell, Lin Kong slowly stretched out his hand, took a deep breath, and slapped his chest with his internal force.

At this moment, Lin Jiangnian's expressionless voice came.

"Stop it first."

Lin Kong's body stopped in place, and he looked up in confusion.

But he saw Lin Jiangnian's eyes indifferent: "Don't rush to die, wait a little longer!"

Lin Kong looked stunned, as if he didn't react.

Lin Kong's voice was hoarse and low: "Your Highness, don't kill me?"

"Killing you is easy, but your dog life is worthless in my eyes!"

Lin Jiangnian shook his head: "Save your dog life, I have other uses for it."

He already had an idea in his mind.

If Lin Kong had chosen to protect himself and clear his relationship with Su Lu, then what kind of person would he be in Lin Jiangnian's eyes.

Such a cold-blooded person must not be kept alive!

But he would rather commit suicide than save Su Lu, which is enough to prove that Su Lu is extremely important in his heart, even worth his life?

This shows that he does have some value!

This is his weakness, and also his fatal weakness... People with weaknesses are easier to control!

Lin Jiangnian has taken advantage of this weakness of his!

…

"From now on, you are a dead man!"

Lin Jiangnian slowly put away the emotions on his face and looked at him expressionlessly: "Do you understand what I mean?"

Lin Kong's heart trembled, staring at Lin Jiangnian's expressionless look. At this moment, His Royal Highness the Prince became more and more unfamiliar, and more and more familiar...

The terrifying oppressive momentum almost made him breathless.

The oppressive feeling that can only be felt when facing the prince, but at this moment, it was felt again from His Royal Highness the Prince of Lin.

Is he dead?

Lin Kong's heart trembled, and he naturally knew what it meant.

"Subordinates... know!"

His voice was hoarse.

"Very good, since you are so sensible, I can give you a chance to survive and make meritorious deeds!"

Lin Kong said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, what do you want?"

"You are from Zhiyuan, right?"

Lin Jiangnian spoke slowly.

Lin Kong was startled, looked up at Lin Jiangnian, and when he saw him staring at him sharply, his heart trembled, and he lowered his head and remained silent.

He guessed the purpose of His Highness.

"The prince ordered me to obey Miss Zhiyuan and follow her orders..."

"Miss Zhiyuan?"

Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes suddenly: "What is her origin?"

"I don't know."

"Don't know?"

Lin Kong lowered his head and said: "Miss Zhiyuan was brought back to the palace by the prince. She is nominally his maid, but... except for the prince, no one knows Miss Zhiyuan's true identity..."

"I just know that the prince values ​​and trusts Miss Zhiyuan very much..."

Lin Jiangnian frowned, stared at Lin Kong for a while, retracted his gaze, and said lightly: "So, you would rather obey her than listen to the orders of this prince?"

Lin Kong's heart trembled: "It's the prince's order..."

"Really?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at him and sneered: "Just my father's order?"

Lin Kong was silent and lowered his head: "Your Highness, please forgive me."

"..."

Lin Jiangnian gradually retracted his gaze and said lightly: "Don't forget, this is the Lin Wang Mansion, and this prince is the heir to the palace in the future... This prince will not bother you about the previous things, but you should understand how to choose in the future?"

"I understand!"

"In that case..."

Lin Jiangnian took something out of his arms and threw it in front of Lin Kong: "Eat it."

"What is this?"

"Poison."

Lin Jiangnian had no expression on his face.

Lin Kong's eyelids jumped suddenly, and he was silent for a moment. He picked up the black pill from the ground and swallowed it calmly.

Seeing him so cooperative, Lin Jiangnian breathed a sigh of relief, glanced at him again, and said: "From today on, you will work for this prince. In the future, you must report all matters of the palace to this prince. Especially... the order given to you by Zhiyuan, do you understand?"

Lin Kong's heart was shocked, and he suddenly realized something. Your Highness, the real purpose is not him.

But... Miss Zhiyuan? !

Your Highness, he, he is going to...

He looked up in surprise, but saw Lin Jiangnian looking at him with a smile, and Lin Kong's heart trembled!

Sure enough, His Highness's real purpose turned out to be... Miss Zhiyuan!!

After a brief shock, Lin Kong quickly calmed down.

He had no choice.

His life was now in the hands of His Highness, the Crown Prince, and he had to obey. He could not care about his own life, but he could not let Miss Su get in trouble...

"I obey your orders!"

Seeing Lin Kong nod wisely, Lin Jiangnian nodded with satisfaction.

He liked dealing with smart people, just as the woman in red liked dealing with her... obedient people were very likable.

"In addition, this Crown Prince needs you to do something..."

Lin Jiangnian seemed to have thought of something, and said with a hint of meaning: "If you help this Crown Prince do this, this Crown Prince will not only forgive you for your previous affairs, but even..."

"How about letting you marry Miss Su?"

Lin Kong's heart trembled suddenly, and he looked up and looked at Lin Jiangnian in disbelief.

Marry, marry Miss Su?

This, this was a thought he dared not think of.

He did love Miss Su, but... Miss Su was a prostitute after all, so what if she was the most beautiful woman?

Although Lin Kong didn't mind, he was from the Lin Wang Mansion and was a soldier beside the Lin Wang Prince. For the reputation of the palace, how could he be allowed to marry a prostitute?

Being in the palace, he had no choice. Therefore, he could only hide his love in his heart.

But now, Lin Jiangnian's words made his heart tremble suddenly.

Marry, marry Miss Su!

This...

"Your Highness..."

Lin Kong's voice was a little hoarse, and his brain even had a short circuit.

Lin Jiangnian seemed to have anticipated his reaction long ago, and was not surprised, and spoke lightly.

"Don't worry, this prince keeps his word..."

"As long as you listen to this prince's orders, this prince will give you a chance to marry Su Lu..."

"It depends on whether you want it or not!"

"..."

Half an hour later, Lin Jiangnian left the courtyard and returned the same way.

The stick plus sugar is the way to control people.

Killing Lin Kong is easy, but if you can control him for your own use, or even make him completely obey your orders, it will obviously be much more useful.

This is also the purpose of Lin Jiangnian's visit to Lin Kong today!

As the prince's personal army of the Lin Wang Mansion, what he knows and what he can do are extremely useful to Lin Jiangnian.

If he can be controlled, it will naturally be a good thing!

If he can't be controlled...

Lin Jiangnian's eyes are slightly cold, and he will get rid of this person as soon as possible!

...

Not long after Lin Jiangnian left, he suddenly ran into a familiar figure.

"Zhiyuan?"

Zhiyuan, who was wearing a plain long dress, appeared in front of Lin Jiangnian's sight at some point and bumped into him.

Lin Jiangnian stopped, and Zhiyuan also stopped, and the two looked at each other.

Silence for a moment.

"Your Highness."

Zhiyuan spoke, her voice was neither cold nor indifferent, and she could not see any emotion.

Lin Jiangnian seemed a little surprised and looked her up and down for a while.

I haven't seen her for a few days since that night. The last time I went to see her, I was turned away.

I didn't expect that she would take the initiative to say hello again when I bumped into her today?

"Are you not angry with me?"

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows and said unexpectedly

Zhiyuan looked calm and said lightly: "I dare not."

"Really?"

Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian took a step towards her.

But just as she moved, she saw Zhiyuan inadvertently took two steps back.

"I have something else to do, so I won't disturb your highness."

After saying that, she left straight away, leaving a faint fragrance in the air.

Lin Jiangnian didn't chase her, but took a deep look at her back, shook his head, and turned to leave.

...

Not long after, Zhiyuan suddenly stopped and glanced back. Behind her, Lin Jiangnian's figure had long disappeared.

Her eyes were still indifferent, and her temperament was cold and unparalleled.

There was a kind of loneliness that was hard to describe.

Then he raised his eyes and looked at the courtyard in front of him.

A figure appeared beside her at some point, Lin Qingqing.

"Sister Zhiyuan, earlier... Your Highness went to Lin Kong's courtyard."

Zhiyuan's eyes moved slightly, and she nodded slightly, without saying anything.

The surroundings became quiet, and Lin Qingqing looked at Zhiyuan who had remained silent in front of her again, hesitated for a long time, and said: "Sister Zhiyuan?"

Zhiyuan glanced at her: "What?"

"You..."

Lin Qingqing looked at the courtyard in front of her and sighed softly: "Lin Kong made such a big mistake...but your punishment this time was so light, isn't it a bit too protective of him?"

Zhiyuan's eyes were calm, silent for a while, and shook her head gently: "He is not bad by nature!"

"This is not a question of whether he is bad or not..."

Lin Qingqing sighed: "No matter what Lin Kong's intention was, he almost hurt His Highness this time. When the prince comes back, he will definitely not forgive him...Sister Zhiyuan, why are you so confused and get into trouble?"

Being with Zhiyuan since childhood, Lin Qingqing knows her best. She is so smart, why did she make such a stupid decision this time?

She is not worried that the prince and His Highness will suspect that she colluded with Lin Kong to murder His Highness?

Zhiyuan was silent for a long time this time, gradually retracting her gaze from the courtyard, and said softly: "I have my own plan."

"What plan?"

Lin Qingqing couldn't help asking, what plan could Sister Zhiyuan have?

Zhiyuan was silent for a while, and then she said: "His Highness the Prince will be the master of the Lin Palace sooner or later!"

"So?" Lin Qingqing was confused.

Zhiyuan's eyes were still indifferent: "Your Highness is the only son of the prince. In the future, he will inherit the prince's vassal throne, and he will also inherit the prince's trusted generals and Linzhou soldiers and horses, and inherit the huge business that the prince defeated... Therefore, your highness must Learn to grow up!”

Lin Qingqing was still full of suspicion, but she seemed to understand something: "Then, what does it have to do with this matter?"

Zhiyuan raised her eyes and said: "Lin Kong was adopted by the prince since he was a child, and he is very loyal to the prince. The prince made him the commander of His Highness's personal army, which was also a move for His Highness!"

"Chess?" Lin Qingqing was confused.

"Um."

Zhiyuan nodded and said: "Lin Kong is quite capable and has high martial arts talent. But he is arrogant and has a temper that is difficult to discipline..."

"The reason why the prince keeps him is because he has specially prepared a little test for His Highness!"

Zhiyuan's eyes were cold, but there seemed to be some gleaming light: "If His Highness can subdue him and make Lin Kong sincerely convinced, it will prove that His Highness is not completely unbearable..."

Lin Qingqing was slightly shocked and her eyes widened: "Sister Zhiyuan, you mean... the prince has prepared all of this a long time ago?"

She seemed to suddenly realize: "So you punished Lin Kong so lightly before, was it all intentional?"

"Are you planning to leave Lin Kong to His Highness and let His Highness handle the matter on his own?"

"Um."

Zhiyuan nodded slightly. From the beginning, this was a test.

Lin Kong is a small part of this test. And Yingfengyuan’s assassination became an opportunity!

"If His Highness wants to inherit the throne in the future, he must pass this test... If even Lin Kong cannot pass this test, how will he be qualified to inherit the throne of the prince in the future, and how will he be able to control the generals around the prince?"

"Those people are a hundred times more dangerous than Lin Kong!"

Zhiyuan's eyes were still understated, but the expression on his face gradually became serious: "If His Highness can't even pass this test, he may give up everything in the future, accept the imperial court's reduction of vassalage, marry the eldest princess in the capital, and it would be better to be an idle prince. !”

"At least, you won't lose your life in a daze!"

"..."

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