son, don't mess around

This night is destined to be a restless night!
Such a big commotion outside Chujiang City was hard not to attract the attention of the people in the city. When some brave people came to the riverside, they saw blood dyeing the river red, broken walls and ruins everywhere, and the night wind spread the smell of blood outside the city.

Everyone realized that something big had happened!
Then, a piece of news spread quietly throughout the entire Chujiang City.

Prince Lin was attacked!

Tonight, the Prince of Lin was assassinated in an unprecedented way. As soon as the news came out, Chujiang City was in an uproar.

This news is indeed too shocking!

Who on earth was so bold as to assassinate Prince Lin in Chujiang City?

I heard that there were countless assassins who were going to kill Prince Lin tonight, setting up a tight net to kill him.

It was also heard that almost all the guards of the Jiang family had come out, and even the city defense guards had been mobilized to go and rescue Prince Lin.

To date, the whereabouts of Prince Lin is still unknown!
When this news came back, countless people were shocked.

Those who had grudges against Prince Lin, or even those who had enmity with the Jiang family, naturally clapped their hands behind his back, feeling that God had eyes.

But more than that, countless noble families noticed that something was amiss behind this.

Prince Lin was attacked?

Who did it?
Many people with a keen sense of smell even predicted that the sky of Chujiang City might be changing!

……

Sun family!

When they heard the news, everyone in the Sun family couldn't sleep. Even Sun Changtian was woken up after falling asleep.

"Attacked? That's great, that's really great!"

In the front hall, Sun Jingguo's face was filled with excitement: "If this Prince Lin died, it would be a great thing for us!"

Sun Jingguo was excited, but the others were not so happy.

Sun Qiao frowned, his eyes deep: "Isn't this a bit too coincidental?"

"Why was he assassinated at this critical moment?"

After hearing what his elder brother said, Sun Jingguo gradually calmed down and stared at him, "Brother, do you mean that this was directed and acted by Lin Jiangnian himself?"

“Not likely.”

Sun Qiao shook his head. He did have such a guess. But if he directed and acted in the play himself, it wouldn't have caused such a big scene.

The river was covered in blood tonight, it didn't look like a show at all. If it was a show, then it would be too much of a waste.

I heard that the Jiang family and the city defense guards were dispatched, and I also heard that the people of the Jiang family looked anxious and hurried, and it didn't seem like they were acting.

Prince Lin, I'm afraid you really encountered an assassination attempt!

"As long as it's not acting, isn't that a good thing?"

Sun Qiao said nothing, but looked up at his father who was sitting on the main seat.

Sun Changtian's eyes were deep and his face was solemn. He said in a deep voice: "It may not be a good thing for our Sun family!"

"My Sun family just had a falling out with the Jiang family and had a grudge against Lin Jiangnian. Now that the boy has been assassinated, everyone will suspect that it was our Sun family who did it."

Sun Jingguo on the side said in a deep voice: "This matter has nothing to do with my Sun family. Even if you suspect it, what can you do?"

Sun Changtian said coldly: "I am worried that the boy will use this as an excuse to cause trouble!"

At this point, Sun Changtian sneered: "If he dies tonight, it will be all over. If he doesn't die..."

At this point, Sun Changtian's eyes became more serious: "Quickly send someone to keep an eye on them, and make sure to monitor every move of the Jiang family!"

"If Prince Lin is still alive, come and report immediately."

"Yes."

"..."

Many people were destined to remain awake that night.

Especially those families that had grievances with the Jiang family and Prince Lin, not just the Sun family, but also the Xu family.

Ever since Xu Xiuzhu was captured by Lin Jiangnian, the entire Xu family has been in a panic, especially the head of the Xu family, Xu Yan. He has to worry not only about whether the Prince Lin will harm his son, but also whether the family can survive.

This time he paid a heavy price and barely saved the Xu family, but still couldn't get his son back.

Naturally, Xu Yan had also thought about whether to secretly test and eliminate Lin Jiangnian. But just when he had this idea, he learned the news that the Prince of Lin was attacked.

When he heard the news, his heart was broken!

Realizing that something was wrong, he rushed to the Jiang family as soon as possible.

However, the Jiang family had already imposed martial law and refused to see any outsiders. At the same time, the entire Chujiang City entered a period of alert.

The next morning, people throughout the city could smell the tension and solemnity in the air.

There were countless soldiers in the city, and martial law was imposed everywhere. All entertainment activities were banned in the city. Even the cargo transportation through the West Gate was cancelled today. The whole city gave people a sense of panic as if a storm was about to come.

Countless people were talking about it and speculating constantly, wondering if the Prince of Lin was assassinated. If the Prince of Lin was really dead, it would really cause a major earthquake in Chujiang City.

No one can guarantee whether Prince Lin will go crazy when he finds out that his only beloved son has died!

If the Prince Lin's Mansion takes this opportunity to raise an army, then the entire Jiangnan region will be finished!
Countless people were worried, and spies were closely following the Jiang family's movements. At this time, the Jiang family was closed. The entire mansion was under martial law, and no outsiders were allowed to enter.

Inner courtyard, inside the room.

Lin Jiangnian lay on the bed, his eyes dazed, his whole body aching and weak, as if he had indulged in excessive sexual activities and his whole body was drained of energy.

I can't muster any strength!
There's nothing serious wrong with his body.

Thanks to the strength of Xuan Yang's mental method, the boiling blood had been protecting his heart. In addition, he had not been seriously injured during his escape last night.

Except for the last moment when he was forced to use the Nine Sword Techniques in order to resist Duan Tiande's fatal blow, he suffered backlash and some injuries.

However, these injuries were not serious and would heal after a period of recuperation. But the weakness of his body was the real weakness.

He fought his way out of the encirclement of countless assassins and killers on the river and escaped, while also using up his true energy to help the princess stabilize her heart.

In the end, Lin Jiangnian was really squeezed dry, not a drop was left.

If Liu Su hadn't appeared at the critical moment, he would have lost his life long ago.

At the moment, Lin Jiangnian was lying on the bed, unable to move.

Feeling weak.

Kidney deficiency!
The last time I felt this way was when I was sucked dry by the eldest princess for the first time. That time, it wasn't even as extreme as it is now.

Lin Jiangnian lay on the bed in a daze, and vaguely heard many figures appear in the room. There was Xu Lan who rushed in, and Xiao Zhu who was worried and wiping tears. Lin Jiangnian even heard the anxious voice of his aunt.

He wanted to open his eyes, but he couldn't move.

He didn't know how much time had passed until he felt a stream of cool spring water rushing into his body. The water spread to every part of his body and soothed his meridians.

Lin Jiangnian's originally weak body gradually recovered bit by bit.

I don't know how much time has passed, it seems like a very long dream. After waking up, Lin Jiangnian finally managed to open his eyes with difficulty.

When I opened my eyes, I saw a familiar and cold figure.

Zhi Yuan, dressed in light clothing, sat beside him, her eyes cold and filled with worry.

"Your Highness, are you awake?!"

One can clearly hear some joy in Zhiyuan's tone.

Lin Jiangnian looked weak and asked in a daze, "How long have I been lying there?"

"Two days and two nights."

Zhiyuan explained softly.

Two days?

I slept for such a long time!
It seems that this time he almost lost his life.

Lin Jiangnian sighed in his heart, and he began to try to regain control of his limbs, trying to sit up with difficulty. The Zhiyuan next to him stood up and helped Lin Jiangnian sit up.

"Your Highness, your body has not fully recovered yet, so you should not move around."

"It's okay. I survived this time, so I can't die."

Lin Jiangnian spoke. When there was no response from the side, he turned his head and met Zhiyuan's clear eyes.

"Okay, it's up to you."

Lin Jiangnian sighed again: "If you don't want to move, then don't move."

Zhiyuan's expression finally eased: "Your Highness, please take good care of yourself first. Don't worry about other things for now. Taking good care of yourself is the most important thing."

Lin Jiangnian asked: "What about outside? What's the situation now?"

Zhiyuan said: "The news that His Highness was assassinated has spread everywhere. The old man has ordered a blockade of the news about His Highness."

Lin Jiangnian nodded thoughtfully, and then asked, "Have you found out who did it?"

Zhiyuan shook her head slightly: "Not yet."

"It's hard to check?"

Zhiyuan lowered her eyes and said in a slightly cold tone: "The people who assassinated Your Highness were all deadly warriors, and almost no one was left alive."

"Where is Duan Tiande?" Lin Jiangnian asked.

Zhiyuan said calmly, "He is temporarily imprisoned in the dungeon. His mouth is harder than expected and has not been pried open yet."

"Take your time to try him. Don't let him die."

Zhiyuan nodded.

"They tried to assassinate me a year ago, and now they're back. This Duan Tiande, and that Yue Qing... do you think they are the same person who was behind this a year ago?"

Lin Jiangnian asked.

Zhiyuan was silent for a while before she asked, "Your Highness, are you referring to Xu Hong?"

Lin Jiangnian's eyes were deep: "Besides him, who else could be so generous that he could mobilize so many assassins, and even hide it from the Chujiang City navy and launch an assassination silently?"

"Besides, he is the only one who hates me so much and wishes me death, right?"

Zhiyuan listened quietly, and then his eyes turned cold.

"I will report this matter to the prince."

Zhiyuan said softly: "This vengeance will definitely be avenged for Your Highness."

A year ago, on the night His Highness entered the capital, among those who assassinated His Highness, in addition to the Third Prince, there was also the shadow of Prince Xu.

Now, a year has passed, the Third Prince has fallen, and the only one left is Prince Xu.

only……

Zhiyuan frowned slightly but said nothing.

"What did you think of?"

Lin Jiangnian asked.

"Something strange."

"Ok?"

"Xu Hong is about to start a rebellion, and now is a critical time for him and the court to hold each other back. Under such circumstances, why would Xu Hong suddenly come to assassinate Your Highness?"

"Isn't he worried that the prince will turn against the imperial court and join forces to attack him?"

After hearing what Zhiyuan said, Lin Jiangnian thought about it and felt that it did make some sense.

"But, besides him, who else can do this?" Lin Jiangnian asked back.

The kite fell silent again.

An ordinary noble family simply cannot do this, not to mention having so many assassins, let alone having such powerful means in Chujiang City.

In that case, it can only be the Xu family!
"It may not be Xu Hong, it could also be Xu Xuan!"

Lin Jiangnian sneered: "No matter what, this matter must be investigated!"

"They failed to kill me this time, so it will be my turn for revenge next time. Investigate and find out all the people involved in this matter. I still say that..."

At this point, Lin Jiangnian glanced at Zhiyuan and asked, "What did you say?"

Zhiyuan was silent for a moment: "It's better to kill someone by mistake than to let him go?"

"Yes, that's it!"

Lin Jiangnian was very nervous after escaping from the assassination attempt. He still felt a lingering fear when he recalled the desperate escape.

There's a feeling of frustration in my heart that I can't do anything about!
If you want revenge, you have to retaliate more severely.

Overturn the table, no one is interested!
"If you want to make a fuss, make it big!"

Lin Jiangnian sneered: "I originally wanted to take this opportunity to frame the Sun family. But now it seems that this is just icing on the cake!"

"What do you plan to do, Your Highness?"

"Search the house, we must search the house!"

Lin Jiangnian sneered: "If I give them a good face, do they really think that I am a polite and kind person? If we can talk, then talk. If not, just flip the table."

Zhiyuan was silent and nodded: "I understand."

She understood what His Highness meant.

"By the way, where is Xu Chaoge?"

"Is she still alive?"

Lin Jiangnian finally remembered the Princess Xu whose life and death were unknown.

Zhiyuan glanced at His Highness and nodded: "She hasn't woken up yet."

"Not awake yet?"

Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised: "Dead?"

"not yet."

Zhiyuan shook her head slightly and said, "Her injuries are too serious!"

Thinking back to the miserable appearance of Princess Xu, even Zhiyuan couldn't help but feel a little sympathy.

It's really miserable!

A spear pierced her shoulder, causing the wound to become infected and inflamed, and she lost too much blood. By the time Zhi Yuan rescued her, Princess Xu was only breathing her last.

At the request of His Highness, she was brought back to the Jiang family and treated. With careful treatment and the precious life-saving pills brought from Ruyi Tower, her life was barely saved.

However, she was still in critical condition and was still in a coma. Whether she could survive depended on fate.

Lin Jiangnian, who heard the news, couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

This woman is indeed miserable. A princess has fallen to this state.

Zhiyuan glanced at him and said calmly, "Are you heartbroken?"

"Why do I hear the sourness in your tone?"

Lin Jiangnian looked at Zhiyuan with a smile, but saw Zhiyuan looking away, with a cold face, and she was too lazy to pay attention to him.

"If it weren't for her this time, I would have been the one to die."

Lin Jiangnian sighed: "That Yue Qing's martial arts is above the second level. If she hadn't stopped me, I would have died long ago!"

"In a sense, she took that bullet for me."

Hearing this, Zhiyuan remained silent.

She was naturally aware that the assassination was extremely dangerous that night, and with His Highness's strength, it would be impossible for him to escape easily.

Only with that woman present, there is a glimmer of hope.

"Anyway, don't let her die."

Lin Jiangnian said with emotion: "She still owes me three lives, I can't let her get away with it so easily."

"..." (End of this chapter)