son, don't mess around

After Chen Junru's psychological defenses were broken, he confessed everything very straightforwardly.

After all, becoming a eunuch is extremely destructive to any man.

What’s more, he is a playboy like Chen Junru?
Making him fail as a man would be more painful than killing him.

After realizing that he was abandoned, Chen Junru almost collapsed in despair.

And at this time, Lin Jiangnian suddenly gave him hope of recovery... This undoubtedly pulled him out of despair.

Even though this hope is slim, even though it is possible that they are lying to him, but... this still makes Chen Junru want to grab it desperately.

For this, he is willing to compromise everything!
After all, he didn't want to be a eunuch!
It would be better to just die!

Chen Junru confessed very clearly that it was indeed he who sent people to beat Sun Yuan to death.

Of course, Chen Junru didn't want to kill him at first. After hearing that Sun Yuan was going to the Linwang Mansion to complain, Chen Junru, who was worried that the matter would get out of hand, was furious and sent someone to try to shut him up.

Chen Junru initially planned to break Sun Yuan's legs to prevent him from leaving the house, and then send someone to threaten him to make him shut up completely.

However, there was an accident when his men were executing the plan and they were a little too heavy-handed. In the end, Sun Yuan did not survive and died.

After learning that Sun Yuan was killed, Chen Junru also panicked!
He didn't mean to kill anyone, but no matter what, Sun Yuan died at the hands of the people he sent. If there was an investigation, he would definitely be involved.

Chen Junru wanted to use some money to silence the family, but he didn't expect that the matter would soon be reported to the government. After learning the whole story, Yu Feng, the prefect of Linjiang City, could not sit still and quickly informed Chen Hongsheng of the matter.

Upon learning that his son had killed someone, Chen Hongsheng was furious and called Chen Junru over to give him a severe beating.

But no matter how angry you are, things have to be resolved.

Therefore, under the secret instructions of Chen Hongsheng, the case was quickly suppressed. Yu Feng, the prefect of Linjiang City, had a good relationship with the Chen family and had frequent private contacts with them.

Thus, with the cooperation of the Chen family and the government, the case was hastily closed.

I originally thought that this matter ended here.

Until the day when Lin Jiangnian returned to Linjiang City, Sun Yuan's old mother suddenly stopped in front of the carriage of the Prince of Lin, regardless of her life, and cried for justice.

What no one expected was that this former most dissolute prince in Linjiang City actually took over the case in public.

It was not until Chen Junru explained everything that Lin Jiangnian realized why the prefect Yu had been trying to stop him from handling the matter when he came back that day.

Prefect Yu had known the truth for a long time and had been colluding with the Chen family.

If I remember correctly, although this prefect Yu was not promoted by the Linwang Palace alone, he was still promoted by the Linwang Palace to his current position.

Unexpectedly, he had already colluded with the Chen family in private.

It seems that there are probably countless officials in Linjiang City who have close ties with the Chen family.

……

Outside the dungeon.

"Your Highness, has he confessed everything?"

Lin Qingqing had not followed the prince to the dungeon before. When the prince came out, she learned that he had already pried the truth out of Chen Junru.

This shocked her.

"Your Highness, how did you do it?!"

Lin Qingqing was very surprised.

You know, she brought Chen Junru back to the Prince Lin's Mansion a few days ago, and tried every possible means to make Chen Junru speak, but failed.

As a result, His Highness only went there this time, and it didn’t take long... and Chen Junru explained everything?

“It’s called psychological warfare.”

Lin Jiangnian explained: "This prince has grasped his weakness and prescribed the right remedy."

"weakness?"

Lin Qingqing asked curiously: "What is his weakness?"

"Didn't I let you get rid of it last night?"

Lin Qingqing was stunned for a moment, then reacted.

Was she destroyed last night?

that is not……

Lin Qingqing seemed to have grasped something important, but she didn't quite grasp it: "Your Highness...are you threatening him with this?"

Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes: "No, I gave him hope."

"hope?"

Lin Qingqing also suddenly understood in an instant.

"Your Highness, what are you doing..."

Give Chen Junru hope?

What hope can that give?
is not it……

"Your Highness, did you promise to...cure him?!"

Lin Jiangnian nodded.

"I see."

Lin Qingqing understood.

No wonder Chen Junru confessed so straightforwardly, it turned out to be like this...

understand.

Totally understand.

"but……"

Soon, Lin Qingqing became confused again: "Your Highness, can you really cure him?"

Lin Qingqing was very surprised.

She clearly remembered that she had acted very ruthlessly last night and had completely disabled Chen Junru...there was no chance of recovery at all.

Moreover, I have never heard of any medical technique that can regenerate roots.

Your Highness, can you do it?

"No."

Lin Jiangnian shook his head.

Lin Qingqing hesitated: "Then Your Highness..."

"Lie to him."

Lin Jiangnian shrugged and sighed: "I just wanted to fool him, but I didn't expect him to actually believe it..."

Cure Chen Junru?
Not to mention that Lin Jiangnian doesn't have this ability, even if he does, he can't cure it.

Chen Junru has been completely ruined. There is no chance of recovery at all. Even in Ruyi Tower, there is no magic medicine that can make him grow again.

A rational person would not easily believe Lin Jiangnian's words. But it was obvious that Chen Junru was not a smart person, and he was in a panic because he had become a eunuch, so he was easily fooled by Lin Jiangnian.

Lin Qingqing: "..."

She finally realized that her prince had played Chen Junru in the palm of his hand.

"Then, Your Highness, do you want to hand over this evidence to the authorities?"

Lin Qingqing asked again.

His Highness now has enough evidence in his hands. Chen Junru not only confessed his crimes, but also revealed the hiding places of several of his lackeys who participated in the case. With Xu Xianglian as a witness, Chen Junru will not be able to escape this time.

As long as this news is released, it will definitely clear up the doubts and speculations about His Highness these days and enhance His Highness's prestige in Linjiang City.

At the same time, it can also greatly undermine the arrogance of the Chen family and other families in Linjiang City.

"Not urgent."

Lin Jiangnian shook his head and asked, "What's going on with the Chen family?"

"No movement for now."

Lin Qingqing shook her head: "Chen Hongsheng has not appeared since he returned home last night, but this morning, several people from other families came to the palace and wanted to see Your Highness..."

This morning, people from other noble families came to see their prince, but Lin Qingqing still refused to see them because the prince was ill.

"Don't stop them next time, just let them come."

Lin Jiangnian shook his head and spoke.

At such a critical juncture, all the people from these noble families had their own ulterior motives. Some of them came for the Prince Lin's Mansion, while others came for the Chen family.

No matter what their purpose is, it's time for Lin Jiangnian to meet them.

As for the Chen family...

Chen Hongsheng must have another trick up his sleeve. Lin Jiangnian is not in a hurry, so he should be the one to be anxious next.

Lin Jiangnian just needs to wait a little longer, this old fox will definitely get restless.

……

Lin Jiangnian’s guess was not wrong.

After Lin Qingqing released the news, people from other noble families soon came to visit. They were either the dignitaries in Linjiang City or the heads of various noble families. As the prince of Lin Wang, Lin Jiangnian warmly received them.

This was the first time he met people from various families after returning to Linjiang City.

As expected, the purpose of these people from aristocratic families' visit was not much different from Lin Jiangnian's guess.

Most of them came to inquire about Prince Lin's health and find out what happened in Prince Lin's mansion these days. Lin Jiangnian did not give a direct reply, but only responded to everyone vaguely.

At the same time, these visiting noble families also mentioned the Chen family inadvertently, hoping that the two families could let go of their grudges and not make things too ugly... In their words, they all hoped that Lin Jiangnian could let go of his prejudice, reconcile with the Chen family, and stop holding on to it.

Most of these people were instructed by the Chen family behind the scenes.

Coming to the palace was both a way of pleading for mercy and a way of forcing the emperor to abdicate.

Lin Jiangnian still did not express his opinion, but secretly noted down the identities of these people.

On the other hand, Lin Jiangnian also discovered that the people from these aristocratic families looked at him with a bit of scrutiny and speculation.

This made Lin Jiangnian realize... maybe it wasn't just the Chen family, many people in Linjiang City might have already known that he was a fake.

This visit was also to test Lin Jiangnian's thoughts.

However, Lin Jiangnian was not afraid, and faced the temptations of the various families with neither servility nor overbearance. On the other hand, he also used these families to make his attitude known... This time, he was targeting Chen Junru.

No matter who tries to persuade me, it's useless!
After the news spread, some were happy while others were sad, and the situation in Linjiang City became increasingly complicated and contradictory.

……

The inner court.

In the evening, the sunset glow in the sky enveloped the courtyard, painting the flowers, trees, pavilions and eaves in the courtyard with a layer of golden luster.

The yard was quiet.

Jinxiu and Anning are nowhere to be found.

The Prince Lin's Palace was very large, built on the hillside and beside the water, and its area was no less than that of the imperial palace in the capital. The entire palace had everything one could imagine, and except for a few closed places, most of the rest were open and free.

When Jinxiu and Anning were in the palace, they could move freely, but they could not go to many places. After arriving at the Prince Lin's Mansion, it really felt like they had arrived at another paradise.

The two sisters had a great time strolling around the house.

Lin Jiangnian appeared outside the eldest princess's room.

Knock on the door.

"Come in."

Li Piaomiao's cold voice was heard from the room, with an indescribable ethereal feeling.

Lin Jiangnian pushed the door and walked in.

A chill blew in my face, and the air around me seemed to become colder, instantly dispersing the heat pouring in from outside the door.

cool!

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyes and saw the eldest princess in a snow-white dress sitting cross-legged in front of him, with an invisible aura condensed around her body.

This aura made her skirt flutter slightly, and even her jet-black hair flew in the air, giving her a cool and ethereal temperament.

Indescribable!

Seeing Lin Jiangnian appear outside the door, Li Piaomiao's face flashed with surprise, and then he returned to calm.

The aura lingering around his body slowly dissipated.

She slowly stood up, went to sit at the dressing table, and glanced at herself in the bronze mirror.

His eyes were neither cold nor indifferent.

"Is something wrong?"

"Have."

Lin Jiangnian walked slowly towards him.

The closer you get, the more you can feel the chill in the air.

Unusual chill.

Lin Jiangnian stopped behind Li Piaomiao and looked quietly at the beautiful and cold face reflected in the bronze mirror in front of her.

Stare quietly for a while.

In the bronze mirror, Li Piaomiao's eyes met Lin Jiangnian's for a moment, then quickly looked away.

Stop looking at him.

Her expression was calm as she combed her hair.

Lin Jiangnian took two more steps closer and came behind Li Piaomiao.

As I got closer, I could see more clearly the beautiful face in front of me, as well as the colder chill, plus...

Lin Jiangnian slightly withdrew his gaze from the bronze mirror, lowered his eyes, and looked at the cold woman in front of him.

beautiful!

Even if it is just a back view, or a side face inadvertently revealed from a few wisps of black hair, there will be a sense of stunning surprise at a glance.

"You came to see me last night?"

Lin Jiangnian looked at her quietly and asked suddenly.

Li Piaomiao, who was combing her hair slowly and gently, paused.

"Ah."

She didn't deny it.

There was no point in denying it, as Lin Jiangnian had already gotten the answer from Jinxiu. She had indeed gone to see him last night.

Besides, Li Piaomiao had no intention of denying it.

She didn't bother to hide it.

"Then why didn't I see you last night?"

Lin Jiangnian continued to ask.

Li Piaomiao remained silent, not saying a word, and seemed to have no intention of answering this question.

"Are you avoiding me?"

Lin Jiangnian suddenly asked again.

As he spoke, he moved closer again, wanting to get a clearer look at the exquisite and beautiful face in front of him.

I want to see the changes in emotions on her face.

"No."

Li Piaomiao's answer was still indifferent. She raised her eyes slightly and glanced at the bronze mirror. In it, Lin Jiangnian's face, which was gradually approaching, was also reflected.

The posture of the two at this moment is a little ambiguous.

"You're just avoiding me!"

Lin Jiangnian tilted his head slightly, stared at Li Piaomiao's fair and delicate face with skin as smooth as a baby's, and said seriously.

Li Piaomiao was silent.

After a moment, she suddenly turned her head and looked into Lin Jiangnian's eyes. The moment their eyes met, Li Piaomiao remained calm.

"Why should I hide from you?"

Her answer was neither cold nor indifferent, and she looked at Lin Jiangnian. At this moment, Li Piaomiao's aura suddenly changed.

Lin Jiangnian suddenly felt a pressure.

When Li Piaomiao, who was able to look at him so calmly, appeared in front of him, Lin Jiangnian realized... that he might be about to lose the initiative.

This eldest princess suddenly seemed like a different person.

Once this woman regains control of the situation, it will be difficult to make further progress.

So Lin Jiangnian looked at her quietly.

Looking at this face that is so close in front of me, it seems a little stubborn.

"I thought you would be scared."

Lin Jiang smiled young.

Then he moved a little closer.

The distance between the two people is shortened!
Li Piaomiao still stared at him, motionless.

I don’t know what to think about.

Just as Lin Jiangnian tried to get closer, a small white hand suddenly appeared in front of the two of them, blocking Lin Jiangnian's attack.

There was a cool touch on the mouth.

Li Piaomiao calmly blocked Lin Jiangnian's "attack", looked at him with cold eyes, and said expressionlessly: "You think I'm afraid..."

"Is that so?"

"..." (End of this chapter)