son, don't mess around

Unless it was absolutely necessary, Chen Hongsheng did not want to fall out with the Prince of Lin in front of him.

Even though the situation in Linjiang City is chaotic now, falling out with the Lin family will do Chen Hongsheng more harm than good.

Until the very end, the Chen family did not want to be the first to take action.

But obviously, Lin Jiangnian did not give him this opportunity.

At this moment, Lin Jiangnian's words had almost made his attitude clear... He was not going to let go of what happened tonight.

He came here for Chen Junru.

It is more likely that they are targeting his Chen family!
Thinking of this, Chen Hongsheng's face became completely gloomy.

"So, what is your purpose, Your Highness?"

He stared at Lin Jiangnian and spoke in a deep voice.

Lin Jiangnian looked at Chen Hongsheng, whose face was becoming more and more solemn, and said calmly: "I have already said it just now. All I want is justice..."

"As the prince of Lin Wang, I have the obligation to seek justice for the people of Linjiang City. I understand Uncle Chen's feelings, but debts must be paid and murder must be punished. This has been the law of Daning since ancient times... Uncle Chen, you know this, right?"

Lin Jiangnian's words shattered Chen Hongsheng's last glimmer of hope.

"Your Highness, why do you have to be so aggressive? It will only end up hurting both sides, which is not good for anyone."

Chen Hongsheng's voice was hoarse, with some unclear meaning: "My Chen family has been friends with the palace for many years. Your Highness really wants to break up with my Chen family for such a small matter?"

"break?"

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows: "Can this prince understand that Uncle Chen is threatening this prince?"

Chen Hongsheng didn't say anything, his deep and somewhat cold eyes fell on Lin Jiangnian.

At this moment, this old fox who had been dominating Linjiang City for many years finally began to show his deep scheming and thoughts.

There was silence all around, and darkness between heaven and earth.

Only on the path not far away, there were some flickering sparks.

The atmosphere is still tense!
After a brief silence, Chen Hongsheng's tone suddenly changed.

"I wonder if your highness has heard any rumors in Linjiang City recently?"

"rumor?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at the old fox in front of him. Seeing that he looked calm, he felt a little wary...

The old fox in front of him was not as easy to deal with as he looked.

The Chen family has been a large family that has been rooted in Linjiang City for many years. It has been able to survive the power changes in the past few decades and has a tendency to become the largest family in Linjiang City. Chen Hongsheng has made an indelible contribution to this.

Previously, Chen Hongsheng was afraid of Lin Jiangnian's identity and was unwilling to completely break up with Lin Jiangnian. But once he really made up his mind, Lin Jiangnian couldn't say what tricks this old fox had in mind.

For example, tonight...

Lin Jiangnian had long anticipated that things would not be that simple!
From the moment he released Chen Junru, he never thought that this old fox would be fooled.

Lin Jiangnian originally wanted to compete with this old fox to see who was more impatient. After all, as long as Sun Yuan's wife was still alive, Chen Hongsheng would never feel at ease.

He will definitely try every possible means to silence Xu Xianglian.

Therefore, Lin Jiangnian had already set up a tight network inside and outside the Chen Mansion to monitor the Chen family's every move.

Once the Chen family makes any move, Lin Jiangnian will be the first to know about it.

Maintaining the status quo!

However, what Lin Jiangnian did not expect was that Chen Junru would trick his father at this time.

He concealed the news that Xu Xianglian was still alive, and sneaked out of the city... Lin Jiangnian almost couldn't hold back when he heard the news.

I've met some stupid teammates, and this is the first time I've met a stupid son.

Chen Junru's move undoubtedly gave Lin Jiangnian a very easy opportunity to catch the criminal red-handed.

It is not easy to deal with the prepared Chen Hongsheng, but it is too easy to deal with the pig-like Chen Junru.

Of course, Lin Jiangnian did not think the matter was too simple. He had long anticipated that Chen Hongsheng, the old fox, would definitely have a backup plan, so he specially invited An Ning over before coming, just in case.

The current situation is exactly what Lin Jiangnian expected!
Chen Hongsheng, as expected, had a backup plan.

After learning that his rebellious son had left the city, he reacted immediately and blocked Lin Jiangnian on his way back.

At this moment, hearing Chen Hongsheng suddenly mention "rumors", Lin Jiangnian seemed to realize something, and his eyes flickered.

This old fox, is he going to confront him? !

Sure enough, Chen Hongsheng stared at Lin Jiangnian for a while, then slowly spoke: "There have been some rumors in Linjiang City recently, and it has something to do with Your Highness..."

"There are rumors in the city that your Highness's identity is a fake. The real Prince Lin died a year ago..."

"Has your Highness heard of this incident?"

As he spoke, Chen Hongsheng stared at Lin Jiangnian, watching every expression and reaction on his face.

I want to see the panic on Lin Jiangnian’s face when his identity is exposed.

But Chen Hongsheng was disappointed!

Lin Jiangnian in front of him had a calm look in his eyes. He listened to Chen Hongsheng's words calmly, and there was even some teasing between his eyebrows.

As if mocking something.

"so what?"

Lin Jiangnian looked at him with a sneer on his face: "Uncle Chen, do you mean to say that you think this prince is fake?"

"Do you suspect that this prince is an imposter?"

Chen Hongsheng stared at Lin Jiangnian with cold eyes. Lin Jiangnian's reaction was beyond his expectations.

Why wasn't he panicking at all?
Why aren't you nervous at all?

Chen Hongsheng took the emotions deeply into his eyes, and a sneer gradually appeared on his face.

"Whether it is true or not, Your Highness knows it best."

"However, since there are rumors in the city, I guess this is not groundless...right?"

Chen Hongsheng's tone was neither cold nor indifferent, but it was suggestive.

Lin Jiangnian heard it!
He is threatening himself.

Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking that Chen Hongsheng might have found some clues.

Therefore, this is the confidence that gives him the courage to challenge himself.

He was reminding Lin Jiangnian, I have evidence that you are impersonating the prince... If you don't want your identity to be exposed, then just be obedient.

And the title of "Your Highness" that he uttered was undoubtedly a reminder to Lin Jiangnian... as long as they didn't fall out, there was still room for maneuver.

Lin Jiangnian sneered in his heart, he actually had a good idea.

"It's just some malicious rumors spread by some unscrupulous people!"

Lin Jiangnian looked disdainful and chuckled, "Could it be that Uncle Chen still believes it?"

"Can't Uncle Chen tell whether this prince is real or fake?"

Chen Hongsheng's eyes suddenly focused.

He had already given Lin Jiangnian in front of him a way out, but he didn't expect that this guy would be so shameless.

Did he really think that he was the Prince of Lin?
Is he really not afraid of his identity being exposed?

Chen Hongsheng looked at Lin Jiangnian deeply and said in a deep voice: "It's already this time, Your Highness, why do you need me to explain it more clearly?"

"Once it's revealed, it won't benefit anyone!"

At the end, Chen Hongsheng's tone became somewhat sinister, and it was already an obvious threat.

He has found some evidence. Although he cannot completely prove that the Prince Lin in front of him is a fake, he is 70% to 80% sure.

That's enough!

A 70% to 80% certainty is enough to make the fake Prince Lin in front of him fall into the abyss and there is no escape!
Chen Hongsheng originally thought that since things had come to this point, Lin Jiangnian would be cautious no matter what.

But unexpectedly, Lin Jiangnian's expression was still relaxed, and his tone was indifferent: "Uncle Chen said so much, just to let this prince bend the law for personal gain and let Chen Junru go?"

Chen Hongsheng said calmly: "This matter is originally a misunderstanding. If it is a misunderstanding, just resolve it. Why make it so embarrassing?"

"Your Highness, aren't you right?"

"Makes sense."

Lin Jiangnian nodded in agreement: "If it's a misunderstanding, just resolve it."

Hearing this, Chen Hongsheng finally felt relieved a little.

This boy finally got it! It seems that he is still afraid of the evidence of his identity in his hand.

Chen Hongsheng narrowed his eyes. With such evidence, this fake Prince Lin in front of him might even be used by his Chen family?
When he thought of this, a hint of heat appeared in his eyes.

However, before his passion could burn for too long, it was completely extinguished by Lin Jiangnian's next words.

"But I think this is not a misunderstanding!"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at Chen Hongsheng and sneered, "I saw it with my own eyes. Your son imprisoned a decent girl with evil intentions, and I just caught him red-handed!"

"How can such a heartless act be forgiven?"

"I saw it with my own eyes, this is not a misunderstanding!"

Lin Jiangnian's words made Chen Hongsheng's face turn cold again. He finally realized something: "Are you kidding me?!"

"Uncle Chen, you misunderstood. This prince is not playing tricks on you."

Looking at Chen Hongsheng's face that was so gloomy that it was almost black, Lin Jiangnian's smile became brighter.

"From the beginning, I never said I would release your son!"

Chen Hongsheng's eyes were cold. At this moment, he finally realized something and finally stopped caring about his image: "Do you really want to fight to the death with me?"

"Your Highness, aren't you afraid that your fake identity will be exposed?!"

Lin Jiangnian looked at him calmly and shook his head gently: "I am very happy that Uncle Chen is willing to call me His Highness, but I don't like Uncle Chen's threats!"

"Lin Jiangnian!"

Chen Hongsheng finally got angry: "Do you really think you are the prince of Lin Wang?"

"You can fool others, but you can't fool me... You are a fake!"

"I have evidence of your impersonation in my hand!"

Chen Hongsheng stared at him: "Do you know what will happen if your fake news is leaked?!"

"Of course I know."

Lin Jiangnian said calmly: "But Uncle Chen, do you think you will still have that chance?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Hongsheng's pupils suddenly shrank and his whole body was instantly filled with horror.

"What do you mean by that?!"

"In consideration of your long-standing friendship with my father, I am willing to address you as Uncle Chen. At the same time, I would like to give you a piece of advice..."

Lin Jiangnian glanced at him and said, "Uncle Chen, if you don't want to drag the entire Chen family into the abyss, you should know what to do."

"Uncle Chen, take care of yourself."

After saying that, Lin Jiangnian turned and left.

Having already figured out what this old fox's trump card was, Lin Jiangnian didn't plan to continue talking nonsense with him.

Lin Jiangnian didn't take Chen Hongsheng's threat seriously at all.

As for how to deal with the Chen family, he had already considered it.

After all, the Chen family is a famous and prestigious family in Linjiang City, with great prestige and power, and should not be underestimated. Behind the Chen family, there are countless vassal families. Unless there is a chance to uproot it, it will not be easily moved unless it is absolutely necessary.

A single move affects the whole body!

Killing Chen Hongsheng is easy, but how to end the matter after killing him is a problem.

Although the Linwang Mansion has considerable power in Linzhou, it still needs the support and assistance of these local forces and powerful people in order to govern the entire prefecture. As one of the representative families of these local forces and powerful people, the Chen family naturally cannot be easily moved.

Unless... the Chen family gives them a chance!

……

Late at night.

On the trail, the atmosphere was still tense.

There was silence.

The two groups confronted each other and neither was willing to give in.

Lin Qingqing stood in front with a sword in hand, leaning against the side of the carriage with her thin figure, using the carriage to conceal her figure, being extremely low-key and not attracting any attention.

But her bright eyes hidden in the darkness would occasionally fall on the few people with the most powerful martial arts in the crowd not far away.

Then he lowered his head and thought silently, how long would it take to kill these people...

Until Lin Jiangnian came back.

"Your Highness!"

Lin Qingqing was relieved to see His Highness return safely.

An Ning, who was standing beside the carriage, also came back to her senses and looked at Lin Jiangnian's little face with a look of worry in her eyes.

He seemed to want to ask something, but hesitated.

"Let's go."

Lin Jiangnian glanced at them and nodded slightly: "Let's go back."

"Then they..."

Lin Qingqing glanced at the master guards who were still blocking the path ahead, and the truth was self-evident.

"Qingqing, protect them."

Lin Jiangnian glanced at the woman named Xu Xianglian who was standing beside the carriage behind the crowd. After giving his instructions, he looked at An Ning, who was standing beside him with her slender and graceful face slightly tilted upwards and looking as delicate as a piece of jade.

"An Ning, let me tell you..."

Lin Jiangnian glanced at the people blocking the path and said softly, "Whoever blocks the way will be killed... Can you do it?"

An Ning was stunned when she heard this, looked not far away, and then looked at Lin Jiangnian.

It seemed like she didn't expect Lin Jiangnian to suddenly ask her to kill someone?
"Kill them all?"

The little girl's tone seemed a little uncertain.

"difficult?"

"without……"

An Ning withdrew her gaze, lowered her head slightly, and shook her head gently.

"Can it be done?"

"can……"

"That's OK!"

Lin Jiangnian glanced behind him again and chuckled.

"Then kill them all."

……

On the path, dozens of guards blocked the path, the atmosphere was heavy and obstructed the sun.

The atmosphere became more and more depressing as they watched the crowd approaching. Their eyes were hesitant, and their hands on the hilts of their swords were trembling slightly.

The young man who appeared in the front was no stranger to them.

Prince Lin!

And the cold and aloof sword-holding girl beside Prince Lin, her cold temperament gave them an extremely oppressive aura.

One step, two steps, three steps...

near!

"call out!"

The next second, a cold light flashed by.

Accompanied by a flash of scarlet.

The guard on horseback who was standing in front suddenly had his pupils shrink, his eyes widened, and he covered his throat tightly.

His body suddenly stumbled and he fell off the horse.

Death in an instant.

In the sight, the girl holding a sword standing next to Lin Jiangnian had a calm expression in her cold eyes.

He lowered his eyes to glance at the sword in his hand, and then...

Look at the next one!
...(End of chapter)