Chapter 108: Plan to Enter Beijing

"Marry the princess?"

Hearing this news, Lin Jiangnian was not as surprised as he had imagined.

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

However...

After hesitating for a while, Lin Jiangnian still asked: "Must I marry her?"

Lin Hengzhong glanced at him: "Why? Don't you want to marry her?"

"I have never met that princess before, so I have to travel thousands of miles to the capital to marry her. Isn't it a bit too much of a fuss?"

Lin Jiangnian sighed and admitted honestly: "I am really not willing..."

He has no interest in that princess, let alone traveling thousands of miles to the capital to marry a woman he doesn't know at all?

Who knows what the princess looks like? What about her temper? What if she has some psychological problems...

Isn't this just making things 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 become a grandmaster within ten years... Whoever can marry her back is equivalent to having an extra grandmaster to protect him. Do you know what this means?"

Lin Jiangnian nodded. Of course he knew what a grandmaster meant!

But...

For those aristocratic families, grandmasters are hard to come by. There are only a handful of them in the world. If they can get one, their family will not decline for decades. But for Lin Hengzhong, as a king of a different surname in the Daning Dynasty, he holds the military and political power in Linzhou. He is so powerful, why should he care about this?

What about a grandmaster? !

No matter how strong a person is, he can't compete with a well-trained army.

There has never been a truly invincible person in this world!

"Your engagement with her was made when your mother was still alive. It was an engagement made by the emperor. Now that you are of marriageable age, 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 very skilled in martial arts, but also very intelligent. I heard that she is also very beautiful. If you marry her, it won't be a grievance for you."

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

Lin Hengzhong paused and waved his hand: "That's fine. Dad will find a way to help you cancel this engagement."

His tone was light, as if he was just talking about an insignificant little thing.

Lin Jiangnian was silent.

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

Lin Hengzhong gave him the right to choose?

If he doesn't want to, just cancel it?

The seemingly relaxed tone, is it really relaxed?

After a moment of silence, Lin Jiangnian looked up at Lin Hengzhong, but saw that his eyes were still calm.

"Since it is the emperor who granted the marriage, if I regret it, won't the emperor be angry and punish me?"

Lin Jiangnian hesitated: "Will it implicate the Lin Palace?"

Lin Hengzhong's eyes were still indifferent, "It's okay, it's just a small matter."

His expression and tone were calm.

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

"Many people in Beijing oppose this marriage?"

"That's true."

Lin Hengzhong nodded: "Many people in Beijing hate me to the core, and naturally don't want our Lin family to have more contact with the Tian family. Some people are worried that I will rob the Li family of their kingdom."

Lin Jiangnian's eyelids jumped.

Rob the Li family's kingdom?

This is really dangerous!

But when Lin Hengzhong said this, it seemed normal?

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

Lin Hengzhong looked at Lin Jiangnian for a second longer: "Why? Do you want Dad to rebel?"

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

"Oh?"

Lin Hengzhong seemed to be interested: "Why do you say that?"

"How can it be so easy to rebel?"

Lin Jiangnian sighed: "No matter how powerful you are, you are just a king of a different surname. The Daning Dynasty belongs to the Li family. If you rebel, you will be a traitor and a rebel. The people of the world will never allow you to support you. Rebellion is too difficult... Dad, why do you have to waste your energy on something that is thankless?"

Rebellion is a technical job!

It is something that must not be done unless it is absolutely necessary.

If he were in a chaotic world now, the Daning Dynasty would be in turmoil, and heroes would rise up. Perhaps Lin Hengzhong would have a chance to succeed in the rebellion, but even so, he would still be criticized by the people of the world.

What's more, although the Daning Dynasty is now in crisis, the situation is still stable. Under such circumstances, rebellion is tantamount to seeking death.

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

Can he shut up the people of the world?

Can he make the people of the world submit?

By then, I am afraid that they will fall into a greater war.

Today, Lin Hengzhong is the King of Lin, sitting on the southern territory of the Daning Dynasty, with overwhelming power, even the emperor in the capital has to be a little wary.

He is almost the local emperor of Linzhou, and he has basically got everything he can get. Why should he go to the trouble of doing such a brainless rebellion?

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

After a while, he sighed deeply: "Jiangnian, you are right, such a simple truth, everyone knows it, but..."

"Those old guys in the capital 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 the 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 survives, they will definitely come back again. Instead of doing this, it is better to take the initiative..."

After hearing this, Lin Hengzhong's 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.

Gotta 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 slightly 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 very 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. Her hair, which had not yet completely dried, stuck to her skin, and her delicate face remained 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 plan to tell him?

Lin Jiangnian was somewhat angry.

So, he came to ask for accountability.

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

"Good?"

Zhiyuan said lightly: "Your Highness used to dislike me and always wanted to drive me out of the palace. Now that I've left the palace, no one will discipline Your Highness in the future, and I won't be an eyesore to Your Highness anymore. Shouldn't Your Highness be happy?"

Lin Jiangnian was stunned.

It seems... that's the case?

Since he entered the palace, he knew that Zhiyuan and Prince Lin didn't get along. Not only that, during the few months that Lin Jiangnian was in the palace, she also sang against Lin Jiangnian a lot, without the flattery that a maid should have.

Now that she's gone, it really seems to be a good thing?

In a trance, Lin Jiangnian looked at the pretty and graceful girl in front of him. She was always calm and peaceful, elegant and a little gentle.

For some reason, Lin Jiangnian was in a trance.

This maid was disobedient and usually went against him. She could even "catch" a maidservant when molesting her. She was really not qualified at all. But when she was about to leave, Lin Jiangnian had an indescribable feeling.

Thinking about it carefully, Zhiyuan didn't seem to be as excessive to him as imagined?

Although she didn't have the awareness of her duties as the personal maid of the Prince of Lin, she didn't do anything out of line or dereliction of duty. She did everything flawlessly and never made any mistakes. She taught Lin Jiangnian martial arts, arranged the maids and servants in the mansion, and arranged everything in an orderly manner.

Strictly speaking, she was also a qualified maid.

Now that she was leaving suddenly, Lin Jiangnian was somewhat... reluctant?

Yes, it is normal to be reluctant to let such a beautiful maid leave suddenly?

"What you said does make sense."

Lin Jiangnian sighed: "If you are gone, no one will be able to control me in the future. This is indeed a good thing, but..."

Speaking of this, Lin Jiangnian paused, suddenly took another step forward, walked to Zhiyuan, and stared down at her fair and pink face.

Zhiyuan subconsciously wanted to retreat, as if she remembered an experience on a night not long ago.

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

"Because..."

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

A trace of panic flashed across her eyes, and Zhiyuan immediately turned her head to avoid it, a blush quickly climbed up her side face, and took a step back.

"Your Highness, respect yourself!"

Lin Jiangnian did not have the slightest awareness of respecting himself, and slowly stepped forward again, approaching.

"You are my prince's maid!"

Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes, stared into her eyes, and said lightly: "If you want to leave the palace, you must first get my consent!"

"Do you understand?"

"..."