son, don't mess around

"It seems that Chen Zhaohe, the leader of the cult, has been behind all the events that have happened over the years."

Inside the room, Lin Jiangnian looked at the two women in front of him: "Although they are from different social classes and seem to have nothing to do with each other, many things that have happened in the world over the years have their shadows behind them."

"These two brothers work together seamlessly, their actions intricately linked, they must be secretly plotting something earth-shattering..."

As Chen Zhaohe's identity as the cult leader comes to light, many truths are also unveiled.

Upon closer examination, many of the events that had occurred earlier revealed traces of the brothers.

Inside the room, Zhiyuan and Liusu sat at the table, both looking thoughtful.

Zhiyuan's gaze was cold and clear. She had long known that there were hidden secrets behind her father's murder, that it was a conspiracy to frame him. But the fact that it involved silencing witnesses was something she had never expected.

Lin Jiangnian's current analysis makes this possibility seem infinitely likely.

On the other side, Liu Su was deep in thought.

She recalled the cult leader's actions over the years, as well as the people he had arranged for her to assassinate—they were either government officials or powerful families.

In retrospect, all of this seems to have been foreshadowed.

Most of the court officials and powerful families who died at her hands were people who opposed Chen Zhao in the court.

"However, there is still one thing I haven't figured out yet."

At this moment, Lin Jiangnian looked at Zhiyuan and Liu Su and asked, "After killing the cult leader that night, didn't I send someone to check on him?"

"That cult leader is clearly... also an old eunuch!"

Lin Jiangnian recalled that night; he did indeed have some doubts about the cult leader's identity, but after sending someone to take off the cult leader's pants and check him, he confirmed that the cult leader was a eunuch.

Given that the cult leader was a eunuch and looked almost exactly like Chen Zhao, it's no wonder that everyone assumed the cult leader was Chen Zhao.

But that's when things get weird!

It's normal for Chen Zhao to be a eunuch; he entered the palace and became a eunuch, so naturally he was a legitimate eunuch. But why is the leader of the Heavenly God Cult also a eunuch?
When Lin Jiangnian asked the question, the room fell silent for a long time.

No one spoke.

Zhiyuan and Liu Su frowned slightly, clearly puzzled by the same question.

"Could it be that the cult leader was also someone from the palace back then?"

Lin Jiangnian pondered.

It's not impossible. Since the two are brothers, there's no reason why there would only be one eunuch.
Of course, there is another possibility besides that...

"Is Chen Zhao the one who's about to die? The one still alive is your Heavenly God Sect's leader?"

Lin Jiangnian looked at Liu Su.

As the Holy Maiden of the Celestial God Sect, she must be most familiar with their leader.

Liu Su pondered for a moment, then shook her head slightly: "It doesn't seem like it..."

"Although he looks very much like the cult leader and has a very similar temperament, he doesn't seem like the cult leader at all."

"That's strange?"

If their identities weren't switched, how can you explain that both brothers were eunuchs?

The three sat in the room, pondering for a long time, but came to no conclusion.

"It seems this matter needs further investigation."

Lin Jiangnian sighed: "These two brothers have secretly planted too many pawns over the years, and the forces behind them are too numerous."

As he spoke, Lin Jiangnian paused, his tone gradually becoming serious: "Chen Zhao not only had affairs with the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince, but he was also most likely in cahoots with Xu Hong."

The Great Ning Dynasty is currently beset by internal and external troubles, and Lin Jiangnian is determined to support Li Piaomiao to the throne. Naturally, he will not allow anyone to ruin his plans.

"Our immediate goal is to find Chen Zhao and eliminate him."

Lin Jiangnian glanced at the two women: "A Grandmaster of the First Rank is too much of a threat to us. If he doesn't die, we probably won't be able to sleep well."

"I have sent the message back to the Prince of Lin's residence, and the Prince of Lin's residence will send reinforcements. But there will definitely not be enough time. We must find a way, at all costs, to find him."

"Take his life before his injuries have fully healed!"

"..."

Finding Chen Zhao is the most important task at present.

Whether they can be found remains to be seen.

Chen Zhao is incredibly good at hiding his abilities. His martial arts skills are unfathomable, and he has immense influence and connections throughout the capital. Even if Lin Jiangnian dispatches the elite intelligence agents of the Prince Lin's residence, along with the assistance of the Secret Intelligence Bureau, they might not be able to find him.

Once Chen Zhao catches his breath, Lin Jiangnian will likely be unable to sleep.

"I have mobilized the followers of the Heavenly God Cult in the capital to track down his whereabouts, but there is still no news."

Liu Su spoke up, having already given orders in her capacity as the Holy Maiden, secretly instructing the Heavenly God Sect members remaining in the capital to search for Chen Zhao's whereabouts.

"However, my people have special identities. If they appear openly, they will be targeted by the imperial court."

Liu Su looked at Lin Jiangnian.

Lin Jiangnian said, "No problem, I'll tell Qingqing and the others to be careful later."

Liu Su nodded and said nothing more.

Lin Jiangnian turned to look at Zhiyuan. Zhiyuan's expression remained aloof, her exquisite features exuding a cold beauty.

After the group finished their business conversation, the room gradually fell silent.

No one spoke first.

The sky had darkened, and it was pitch black outside the door, with only a cold wind howling and blowing the lanterns under the corridor.

Tonight is colder than usual!
Liu Su's gaze swept over the two people in the room, lost in thought.

Immediately afterwards, she rose first, walked out of the room, and onto the corridor, gazing at the scenery in the courtyard. The cold wind blew against her face, lifting her stunning red dress, making her aloof and elegant demeanor even more striking in the darkness.

Inside the room, Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan were left staring at each other, neither of them speaking.

It seems that Liu Su deliberately left space for the two of them to be alone.

Lin Jiang sighed, while Zhiyuan glanced outside the door before getting up and leaving the room.

Seeing that the two of them had left, Lin Jiangnian followed them out.

Outside the room, two women stood on either side of the corridor, one in red and the other in white. One was bright and radiant, the other aloof and ethereal; their graceful figures appeared even more captivating in the howling night wind.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the two women were standing with a body length between them.

No one came near.

Lin Jiangnian, who had just left the room, easily squeezed into the space between the two people.

Look left, look right.

I must say, it does give off a vibe of having women on both sides.

"It's cold outside!"

Lin Jiangnian sighed, breaking the silence.

The wind seems particularly cold tonight, chilling you to the bone.

No one responded.

"What are your plans next?"

Lin Jiangnian suddenly asked.

The kite remained silent. Liu Su glanced at him and asked, "And you?"

"I will probably stay in the capital for the time being."

Lin Jiangnian said.

With the world on the verge of chaos, he indeed had to remain in the capital to ensure the safety of the eldest princess after her death.

"What about you?"

Liu Su shifted her gaze from Lin Jiangnian to the paper kite on the other side.

Paper Kite calmly replied, "I'll stay in the capital."

"Ha, you two are quite the congenial couple?"

Liu Su pursed her lips, as if she saw through something. "And what about you?"

Lin Jiangnian looked at her.

"I don't know, maybe he's planning to wander the world?"

Liu Su spoke calmly, with a touch of nonchalance.

"Not planning to stay in the capital?"

Liu Su glanced at the kite again: "What? You want me to stay in the capital?"

"Of course!"

Lin Jiangnian nodded.

"If I stay in the capital, wouldn't I ruin your plans?"

Liu Su's words were loaded with meaning.

"how come?"

Lin Jiangnian naturally understood the meaning in Liu Su's tone, and at the same time, he realized that this woman didn't really want to leave.

"We would be overjoyed if you could stay in the capital."

Lin Jiangnian looked at her with a sincere expression: "The world is in chaos right now, and I need your help right now. It would be best if you could stay."

As he spoke, Lin Jiangnian reached out and grasped Liu Suhong's delicate hand beneath her red sleeve.

The moment you touch it, a cool sensation washes over you, and it feels soft and delicate.

Liu Su suddenly turned her head and stared at Lin Jiangnian, meeting his gaze.

Annoyance flashed across her face at first, and she instinctively tried to shake him off. But just as she made that move, she seemed to remember something and her gaze fell on the kite on the other side.

Zhiyuan's attention was focused on the courtyard, and she didn't notice the two's subtle actions.

A strange feeling welled up in Liu Su's heart. She glared at Lin Jiangnian, her eyes filled with anger.

But for some reason, she didn't try to break free from Lin Jiangnian's hand, letting him hold it. She felt the constant warmth emanating from his palm, driving away the biting chill of the night.

Liu Su shifted her gaze to the courtyard, her expression still blank: "With her helping you, why would you need me?"

"Many hands make light work!"

Liu Su gave a cold snort and glanced at Zhiyuan, only to find that the other party was not looking at her at all.

For some reason, Liu Su felt a sense of frustration.

But this sense of frustration was immediately dispelled by the feeling of being tightly gripped under the sleeve. In its place came a strange stimulation, a bizarre experience akin to something forbidden.

This made her start to have some wild thoughts.

"How is your injury?"

Just then, Lin Jiangnian's concerned voice rang in my ears again.

Liu Su looked even more uneasy, and she turned her head away again: "It's nothing."

"Really?"

Lin Jiangnian leaned close to her ear and breathed warm air into her ear.

Liu Su was about to speak subconsciously, but then suddenly realized what she had done, raised her eyes and glared at him fiercely.

This guy is really pushing his luck!

Just as he was about to reprimand her, he suddenly heard Paper Kite, who had been silent all along, speak up.

"Snowing!"

Lin Jiangnian and Liu Su looked into the courtyard at the same time, and sure enough, the originally dark courtyard was now filled with fine snowflakes.

At first, there were only one or two flakes, but gradually more and more fell, until finally, a light drizzle of snow fell from the sky and was scattered by the cold wind.

It's really snowing!

Liu Su tilted her head back, looking up at the dark night sky, gazing blankly at the scene of snowflakes falling under the dim light.

Down in the corridor, Lin Jiangnian watched the snowflakes gradually falling from the sky, his gaze falling on the two women on either side of him.

One in red, one in white, their ethereal and aloof气质, their exquisite features seemed to be excited by the sudden snowfall.

Even the usually quiet kite seemed to be full of energy, its beautiful eyes sparkling.

For Zhiyuan, who grew up in the south, the opportunity to see snow is rare. Especially since this is the first snowfall of the year in Beijing, it is of great significance.

Looking at the girl who still looked radiant, Lin Jiangnian's heart stirred, and he reached out his other hand to easily grasp the girl's hand.

With her hand grasped, Zhiyuan glanced sideways at Lin Jiangnian.

The two looked at each other. Zhiyuan didn't say anything or struggle, letting Lin Jiangnian hold her as she turned her gaze back to the courtyard.

Lin Jiangnian felt a surge of joy, taking one woman in each hand, and neither woman resisted. In a sense, this didn't exactly mean he had tacitly agreed to anything.
He was so excited that he no longer cared about appreciating the scenery of the first snow. His gaze swept back and forth between the two women beside him, their graceful figures growing bolder.

"Judging from the situation, there will probably be a heavy snowfall, and the city gates may have to be closed tomorrow."

As Lin Jiangnian sighed, he kept an eye on the two women admiring the snow scene, while gradually reaching out to touch their waists.

Soon, Lin Jiangnian's hands landed on the two women's slender waists, gently stroking them and then embracing them.

Hey!
He's got two women on his arms!
At that moment, Lin Jiangnian felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.

But before this feeling could last long, he felt two pairs of eyes fall on him at the same time.

A chilling aura, a scrutinizing gaze!
The cold gaze came from Zhiyuan. She glanced down at him, then her gaze fell on Liu Su beside her. Noticing the prince's movement, her body stiffened slightly, and a look of embarrassment and annoyance appeared.

The scrutinizing gaze came from Liu Su, whose eyes were unfriendly as she stared at Lin Jiangnian's hands, which were wrapped around her while also holding Zhiyuan... What did he mean by that?
"What do you mean?"

Liu Su spoke expressionlessly, questioning him.

It was discovered!

Lin Jiangnian remained calm and composed: "It's snowing and very cold. I was just worried you'd catch a cold."

"I used the Xuan Yang Heart Technique to warm you up... How is it? Do you feel better?"

Lin Jiangnian came up with a perfectly legitimate reason.

But clearly, the two women did not believe it.

"Don't try to fool me!"

Liu Su gritted her teeth and immediately gave Lin Jiangnian a hard elbow to the chest.

Although the kite didn't make a move, it struggled in embarrassment and anger, trying to break free.

"Hey, don't move! Don't move at all!"

Seeing the two women struggling, Lin Jiangnian quickly said, "Wait a minute, wait a little longer!"

Hearing Lin Jiangnian's words, thinking he had something else to say, Zhiyuan and Liu Su stopped struggling and their gazes fell on him again.

Lin Jiangnian exchanged a glance with the two of them, then chuckled, "Let me hug you again, just for a little while, okay?"

"..."

"..."

"Go to hell you!"

Liu Su punched Lin Jiangnian in the chest, struggled free from his embrace, and turned to leave angrily.

He left with a flourish.

The kite beside her also quickly escaped Lin Jiangnian's clutches, its face flushed. Although it wasn't angry, it looked somewhat annoyed.

"Your Highness, you..."

The kite wanted to say something, but in the end, it said nothing.

She glanced at Liu Su's departing figure, her expression complex, before finally turning and leaving herself.

Lin Jiangnian was left alone on the spot, all alone, grimacing and rubbing his chest.

This woman is pretty ruthless!
but……

Although they failed tonight, their struggle and resistance did not seem as intense.
This means... there's hope!
There's hope for iron!
...(End of chapter)