son, don't mess around

Early morning hours.

The inner courtyard of the palace.

Lin Jiangnian stood quietly in the woods in the backyard, holding a long sword. He was wearing a blue brocade robe, had a handsome face and looked refreshed.

A breeze blew around, and the rising sun not far away scattered among the woods, illuminating the sky and the earth.

It was still dark among the trees.

The towering trees blocked out the sunlight!

Lin Jiangnian held the Autumn Water Sword that Senior Li had given him a year ago. The sword was sharp and flashing with white light. Under the reflection of the faint sunlight, it reflected a few hints of autumn light.

At this moment, Lin Jiangnian seemed to be in a state of meditation and entered a mysterious state!
He closed his eyes quietly, feeling the changes around him.

At this moment, all the senses in the world seemed to be magnified countless times in front of him.

He could clearly sense every move around him.

The branches rustled in the breeze, the cicadas chirped in the woods, and the sounds of servants and maids walking around in the palace not far away all reached Lin Jiangnian's ears very clearly.

He still had his eyes closed, the aura flowing around him, and that mysterious state seemed to be even deeper.

Until one moment, he suddenly opened his eyes.

There was a gleam of light between his eyes.

The next second, the Qiu Shui sword in his hand trembled uncontrollably and made a sword sound.

"Crash!"

In the sight, the originally dense forest seemed to collapse like a building, and the entire area fell down in unison.

An entire forest collapsed, raising a cloud of dust.

The morning sun penetrates the dust, illuminating the sky and the earth, as well as the figure in brocade standing in it.

The long sword in his hand is still sharp!
The momentum is getting stronger!

"temple……"

Under the eaves of the backyard, Lin Qingqing, who had just stepped into the backyard, happened to see this scene and her pupils suddenly shrank.

His face looked stunned, his eyes were somewhat dull...he was watching this scene in shock.

It was not until a moment later that she came back to her senses and her eyes became full of disbelief.

When she saw the whole field of fallen trees in front of His Highness, and the neat and tidy cuts, Lin Qingqing couldn't help but take a deep breath.

This……

Is this caused by Your Highness?!

Your Highness's sword...

It's really scary.

His Highness's strength has actually reached such a terrifying level? !

Lin Qingqing was so shocked that she couldn't say a word, and stared at the scene blankly. As a martial artist, she could most clearly perceive the difference in strength between the same kind.

The destructive power of the scene before her deeply impacted her worldview.

Lin Qingqing knew very well that she would never be able to do this. With her current strength, even if she used all her internal strength to strike with a sword, she could only cut off two or three trees at most, which was already her limit.

Using luck to strike a sword from a distance is much more difficult than imagined.

This not only tests the mastery of weapons and the ability to use internal strength freely, but more importantly... the user must have sufficiently strong and terrifying internal strength.

It was for this reason that Lin Qingqing was so shocked. Judging from the terrifying power of His Highness's sword, His Highness's strength is probably comparable to Sister Zhiyuan's?

It seems like he must have the strength of a second-grade Tianxuan?

When this thought came to mind, Lin Qingqing took a breath of cold air again.

Can't believe it!

She should be the person who knows His Highness' strength best in this world! Lin Qingqing still remembers that a year ago His Highness was just an ordinary person who had no martial arts skills at all.

At that time, Lin Qingqing was arranged by Zhiyuan to be by His Highness's side to teach Him martial arts.

Because of this, Lin Qingqing knew best that His Highness did not know any martial arts at that time, and the basics of the martial arts His Highness learned were all taught by her.

At that time, Lin Qingqing did discover that His Highness had inherited the prince's talent for martial arts. In addition, His Highness practiced martial arts very hard at that time. She realized then that His Highness would achieve great things in the future.

But Lin Qingqing would never have thought that no matter how high her prince's martial arts talent was, he had already entered the second level of Tianxuan in just one year?

The terrifying destructive power of the scene before our eyes can only be accomplished by a second-grade Tianxuan master.

Thinking of this, Lin Qingqing raised her eyes in astonishment and looked at the figure in white standing in the backyard again.

At this moment, His Highness still stood there holding the sword.

like a statue!
The dust raised by the fall of the entire tree cluster had not yet completely dissipated, but the sunlight had already penetrated the dust floating in the air, shining transparently and falling on His Highness.

At this moment, His Highness's temperament reached its peak.

……

In the backyard.

Lin Jiangnian looked at the destructive power caused by his sword and was even a little surprised himself.

Unexpectedly, after he entered the third level, his internal strength and power had become so powerful!

The power just created is probably close to the strength of a second-grade master.

An ordinary master of the third rank would probably not get any advantage in front of him.

All this is thanks to Mr. Li.

Lin Jiangnian looked down at the Qiushui Sword in his hand. Senior Li had given him this sword a year ago. Over the past year, Lin Jiangnian had been using the sword day and night, and had gradually adapted to it.

Now, Lin Jiangnian has mastered the use of the Autumn Water Sword!
It is worthy of being called a divine weapon. The power of this sword is far beyond the reach of other ordinary weapons.

Now in his hands, this sword can finally gradually exert its original power.

Lin Jiangnian glanced at the woods in front of him again. The entire forest fell down with a crash, as if it had been neatly cut off. The scene was extremely spectacular.

"This Nine Sword Techniques is truly the most powerful technique in the world. It is extremely powerful!"

Lin Jiangnian felt emotional.

A year ago, before giving him the Autumn Water Sword, Senior Li also taught Lin Jiangnian martial arts and passed on to him a complete set of "Nine Sword Techniques"!
Rumor has it that this is the supreme martial art of kendo!

Senior Li even taught Lin Jiangnian the last of the Nine Sword Techniques, which had been lost in the way of the sword.

It's almost like teaching him everything he knows!

However, a year ago, Lin Jiangnian's martial arts skills were still limited, and his internal strength was too weak to exert any power of the Nine Sword Techniques.

To him, the Nine Sword Techniques at that time were just a set of skills that looked good, but not very useful.

But as Lin Jiang's inner strength continued to improve, this set of "Nine Sword Techniques" gradually exerted its terrifying power.

This set of swordsmanship is mysterious and exquisite. Although there are only nine techniques, these nine techniques contain countless variations. It is as fast as the wind and extremely powerful.

Each move was more exquisite and more powerful than the last, especially the last move which had long been lost... Even for Lin Jiangnian today, he is still not proficient in it and it is difficult for him to bring out its true power.

But once it is unleashed, the destructive power it can cause will be far greater than the strength he currently possesses.

Lin Jiangnian even had a premonition that even if he was facing a second-grade Tianxuan master now, as long as the opponent was not sufficiently prepared, he would have some confidence to use the Nine Sword Techniques to kill the opponent instantly...

Of course, this is just Lin Jiangnian’s hunch.

He was not completely sure. With his strength reaching this point, every improvement in a small realm would bring obvious improvement in strength.

Without sufficient preparation, Lin Jiangnian would not take risks easily.

With his current strength, he might be able to handle the third-grade realm with ease, but once he encounters a second-grade master, he will still have no choice but to run away.

……

Lin Jiangnian gradually came to his senses and sheathed his sword. Turning around, he saw Lin Qingqing standing under the eaves not far away, having been waiting for a long time.

"Qingqing, what's the matter?"

"Your Highness." Lin Qingqing's eyes were still astonished, and she couldn't help but sighed: "Your Highness, have you already entered the second-grade Tianxuan realm?"

"No."

Lin Jiangnian shook his head: "I just broke through to the third level yesterday."

"Third grade?!"

Lin Qingqing was a little bit unbelievable, only a third-grade one?
its not right!
How could this be only the third rank?
Indeed, to reach the third level in just one year was already considered a genius among geniuses.

but……

Lin Qingqing couldn't help but look at the destroyed scene in the yard again, in disbelief and shock.

This is definitely not the damage that a master of the third level can cause. An ordinary master of the third level absolutely cannot have such terrifying strength!
Lin Qingqing stared blankly at her own prince in front of her... It was indeed amazing that a second-grade master could have such strength. But the prince was only a third-grade master now, but he could have such strength that could rival a second-grade master?
This……

It seems even more terrifying than his own Highness who has already entered the second rank? !

"Your Highness..."

Lin Qingqing swallowed and was so shocked that she couldn't utter a word.

After a long while, Lin Qingqing finally remembered the important matter. The shock on her face gradually faded, and a bit of worry emerged.

"Your Highness, something happened..."

Lin Jiangnian asked casually: "What's the matter?"

"Your Highness, some bad rumors about you have suddenly started to spread in Linjiang City..."

As if thinking of something, Lin Qingqing's face gradually became solemn. She looked at His Highness, wanting to say something but stopping herself.

I don't know whether I should tell His Highness.

Lin Jiangnian noticed the change in Lin Qingqing's expression, and then guessed something, narrowing his eyes slightly: "Are they spreading rumors that I'm a fake Prince Lin?"

Lin Qingqing was stunned: "Your Highness, you... know?"

Lin Qingqing reacted immediately and said quickly: "I just received the information this morning, but this rumor has been circulating in Linjiang City for some time, and many people have heard about it..."

"Since this morning, this rumor has suddenly started to spread widely in the city, and people are talking about it on the streets..."

"I suspect that someone is deliberately fanning the flames and secretly spreading rumors..."

"The prince has ordered people to arrest the person who spread the rumor, but the news spread quickly. Now there are many voices in the city questioning your identity, Your Highness. I'm afraid it's not good for you..."

When she said this, Lin Qingqing was worried.

She had no idea where the rumor came from, especially since it spread so quickly and didn't seem to be groundless.

Therefore, many people believed it.

Early in the morning, many people gathered outside Prince Lin's Palace. These people questioned the identity of His Highness and hoped that the palace could give an explanation.

Such a situation is extremely disadvantageous to His Highness.

However, Lin Jiangnian remained nonchalant: "It doesn't matter, let them spread it."

"But, Your Highness..."

Lin Qingqing said worriedly, "If the rumors continue to spread, it will be extremely disadvantageous to you, Your Highness, especially..."

"There is evidence circulating among the people that your Highness has been pretending to be the Crown Prince for a year..."

"Qingqing, what do you think?"

Lin Jiangnian suddenly looked at her and asked.

"Ok?"

Lin Qingqing looked at His Highness in confusion.

Lin Jiang asked with a young smile: "Do you think I am real or fake?"

"Or, as they said, I actually pretended to be the Prince of Lin a year ago?"

Lin Qingqing was stunned for a moment, as if she had not expected His Highness to ask her this. However, she quickly came to her senses, shook her head, and said firmly: "Of course it is true, Your Highness!"

"Why and how can you be sure?"

Lin Qingqing said calmly: "I believe in Your Highness, and I also believe in the Prince!"

Lin Qingqing had no idea whether the prince in front of her was real or fake.

However, she does not believe the rumors from outside.

Over the past year, she has been with His Highness day and night and knows Him very well. Not only her, but even Sister Zhiyuan has fallen in love with His Highness... Sister Zhiyuan is such a smart person, if His Highness is a fake, how could she not find out?

Even fell in love with His Highness?

and so……

Those things out there must be just rumors!
There must be someone who wants to frame Your Highness and disrupt the people's hearts in the palace.

"With your words, Qingqing, I feel much more at ease."

Lin Jiang laughed: "But, there's no need to check, I already know who spread it."

Lin Qingqing was about to ask, but when she saw His Highness's expression, she quickly reacted: "Chen family?!"

"pretty close."

Lin Jiangnian nodded.

That old fox really didn't give up.

They did this in an attempt to use public pressure to force him.

But is this the only trick he has?

"He's looking for death!"

Lin Qingqing's eyes suddenly turned cold and murderous.

"Since he has done this, it would be unreasonable for us not to return the favor, right?"

Lin Jiang laughed young and looked at Lin Qingqing: "Qingqing, go and do something."

"Your Highness, just ask."

"Take your men to the government office, remove Linjiang prefect Yu Feng from his post, and arrest him. Then, use Yu Feng's case to rectify the officialdom, take over the government office, and find a suitable opportunity to inform the people of Linzhou through the government office about Chen Junru's case..."

"The palace will dispatch guards to assist you, and the prince's personal army will also do their utmost to cooperate with you. If anyone refuses to cooperate, they will be arrested for treason and executed without mercy!"

Listening to His Highness's calm voice, Lin Qingqing's heart sank.

She knew that His Highness was going to fight back!
It’s time to officially start taking action against those people to establish our authority!

A hint of excitement and sharpness surged in Lin Qingqing's heart.

"As you command, I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

……

After Lin Qingqing left, Lin Jiangnian returned to the room. The maid outside the yard had already prepared hot water. Lin Jiangnian took a bath, washed off the sweat, and changed into clean clothes.

I felt refreshed. When I returned and just stepped into the room, I suddenly smelled a fragrance coming from the room.

That is the unique body fragrance of a woman...

Just by smelling it, Lin Jiangnian identified the person.

"beautiful?"

Lin Jiangnian turned his head and saw a girl in brocade clothes, Jinxiu, who had appeared in the room at some point, looking at him with resentment.

"What's wrong with you?"

"What do you think, Your Highness?"

Jinxiu's voice was faint and seemed to contain some resentment, and her tone was also mixed with a bit of sourness.

"Your Highness is really amazing. He secretly got together with my princess without telling me..."

"..." (End of this chapter)