son, don't mess around

Chapter 851 The Eldest Princess is pregnant with your child?!

As night fell, a biting wind howled outside, but inside the rooms, the lights shone brightly.

Zhiyuan and Liu Sujing sat at the table, their eyes meeting in silence.

No one spoke.

The already cold room seemed to grow even colder.

On the table was a bottle of strong liquor that had been brought in by a servant not long ago.

Lin Jiangnian opened the wine jar, and the rich aroma of the wine filled the entire room. Liu Su, who had been staring at the kite, seemed to be attracted by the strong liquor, and her eyes lit up slightly.

"It's cold, have some wine to warm yourself up."

Lin Jiangnian poured a bowl of wine for the two women and took the initiative to break the silence.

The kite didn't move, but merely glanced at the wine on the table.

Across from her, Liu Su picked up the wine bowl on the table and took a small sip. The strong liquor went down her throat, and the familiar taste evoked long-forgotten memories.

In a daze, it felt like I was back in the memory of the first time I drank strong liquor.

Liu Su picked up the strong liquor and drank it all in one gulp. The fiery taste went down her throat and into her body, and soon her body began to feel hot.

The harsh winter cold seemed to be dispelled by this strong liquor.

"How about it?"

Lin Jiangnian asked the question.

"generally."

Liu Su put down her wine bowl, pursed her lips, and said indifferently.

Tsk, look at how stubborn she is.

Lin Jiangnian didn't expose him, and just picked up his wine bowl and took a couple of sips.

Then, seeing that the two women at the table were still silent, Lin Jiangnian broke the silence.

"The Sixth Prince has been found."

The two women's eyes simultaneously fell on Lin Jiangnian, waiting for him to continue.

Lin Jiangnian didn't keep them in suspense any longer and told the two women about the Sixth Prince and Hu Yao. After listening, the two women both looked thoughtful.

Zhiyuan remained silent, her cool gaze lost in thought. Across from her, Liu Su said indifferently, "She's quite a pitiful woman."

"There is always something hateful about a pitiful person. In a sense, she brought this fate upon herself."

Liu Su remained noncommittal. She felt sorry for Hu Yao, but she didn't sympathize with such a woman. She was indeed pitiful, but also hateful.

Having witnessed the assassination attempt on Chu Jiangcheng, the three people present naturally felt no sympathy for her.

"Where is the Sixth Prince?"

Just then, Paper Kite suddenly asked a question.

"He didn't die."

Lin Jiangnian looked at Zhiyuan and explained, "The person behind him is indeed Chen Zhao, but he is just a pawn used by Chen Zhao and does not know Chen Zhao's whereabouts."

"I have secretly sent him back to the palace, which can be considered a great gift to that emperor. As for how to deal with him, that is their own business."

Paper Kite nodded thoughtfully, having no objection to Lin Jiangnian's decision.

The Sixth Prince is a hot potato; keeping him in one's hands would naturally be detrimental to His Highness.

How are things going on your end?

Lin Jiangnian asked in return.

Paper Kite frowned slightly and said, "There are too many refugees outside the city. The situation is more serious than we imagined. Once more and more refugees gather, it is very likely to cause unrest."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiangnian simply sighed and said nothing more.

An individual's strength is ultimately limited. The Great Ning Dynasty does not belong to the Lin family, and all he can do is try his best.

Whether or not this situation can be changed is ultimately not up to him.

"Just do your best."

Lin Jiangnian comforted the kite.

The kite remained silent and nodded.

Seeing the two of them being so affectionate, Liu Su sneered inwardly, picked up the wine bowl on the table, filled it with wine, and drank it all in one gulp.

"boom!"

The wine bowl landed heavily on the table, drawing the attention of Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan.

She seemed oblivious, glancing out the window as if looking at something else.

Zhiyuan remained silent, glancing back at Lin Jiangnian with a calm, yet seemingly profound, gaze.

Lin Jiangnian naturally sensed that something was wrong, but he was prepared.

"How about we have some wine to warm ourselves up?"

Lin Jiangnian looked at the kite and said softly.

Zhiyuan glanced at the wine bowl on the table, then at Liu Su. After hesitating for a moment, she picked up the wine bowl and took a small sip.

Her movements were light and clumsy, and as the strong liquor went down her throat, she quickly frowned. After a sip, she seemed to choke and coughed a few times.

A burning sensation in my throat.

"Are you okay?"

Lin Jiangnian reassured her, "It's obvious that Zhiyuan isn't used to drinking alcohol for the first time."

“It’s unpalatable!”

Paper Kite gave its evaluation without any expression.

Lin Jiangnian laughed twice and sighed, "This liquor is indeed very strong, but you'll get used to it."

Paper Kite didn't speak, but pursed her lips slightly, clearly not used to it.

Her cool gaze fell on Lin Jiangnian and Liu Su, but she said nothing.

"Now that the situation in the capital is clear and the Sixth Prince has been apprehended, it can be considered a relief."

When the atmosphere became somber, Lin Jiangnian broke the silence: "Now, apart from Chen Zhao's whereabouts being unknown, everything else can be put on hold for the time being."

Lin Jiangnian looked at the two women and chuckled, "You've both worked hard these past few days. Take a good rest now. While the capital is still peaceful, enjoy the local customs and culture."

Liu Su glanced at Lin Jiangnian; she wasn't interested in or concerned about any of this. For some reason, however, her gaze kept falling on the two people in front of her, a strange feeling stirring within her.

It's so congested.

She looked away and said expressionlessly, "I'm leaving."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan simultaneously looked up at her: "Where are you going?!"

Liu Su said calmly, "Go back to where I belong."

"Where should you go back to?"

Lin Jiangnian realized something: "The Heavenly God Cult?"

Liu Su remained silent, but clearly acquiesced.

She plans to return to the Celestial God Cult.

The reason he came to the capital to find Lin Jiangnian was to personally inform Lin Jiangnian of this important discovery. Now that Lin Jiangnian knows, he has also brought Chen Zhao, who was hiding in the shadows, to light.

Although Chen Zhao's whereabouts are currently unknown, she has already done what she needed to do. She plans to return to the Heavenly God Sect's headquarters to finish what she hadn't done before.

She intends to control the Celestial God Sect in the name of the Holy Maiden, integrating and bringing under her control all its various factions. In the future, she will completely seize control of this power.

At the same time, she also planned to use the power of the Heavenly God Sect to continue tracking down Chen Zhao's whereabouts.

"In such a hurry to leave?"

Hearing that Liu Su was leaving, Lin Jiangnian was naturally reluctant to let her go. This woman was too free-spirited; once she left, he didn't know when they would meet again.

Liu Su didn't speak, but simply picked up the wine bowl on the table and drank the strong liquor in one gulp.

As the alcohol took effect, a blush gradually appeared on her delicate face, her skin glowing with a rosy hue, and her gaze seemed to deepen.

Her gaze swept over Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan in the room, then, as if remembering something, she fixed her gaze on Lin Jiangnian and stared at him: "You two, what did you hide from me last time?"

"Keeping it from you?"

Lin Jiangnian was somewhat surprised and exchanged a glance with Zhiyuan: "What's the matter?"

"Your secret!" Liu Su stared intently at the two of them: "Last time in the palace, I asked you two, what secrets are you hiding from me?"

"That night, I asked you what we should do if Li Cining passed away. Did you two know some secret?"

"You didn't tell me?!"

At this moment, as if she had been asked about something important, Liu Su became somewhat agitated, staring at the two of them.

Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan looked at each other again and finally understood what Liu Suwen was asking.

"There is indeed something I haven't had a chance to tell you."

Lin Jiangnian pondered before speaking.

Since this matter concerned the grand plan of supporting the eldest princess to ascend the throne, Lin Jiangnian naturally wouldn't casually inform outsiders. However, both Zhiyuan and Liu Su were among the closest women to Lin Jiangnian.

Naturally, there was no reason to hide it.

When Liu Su asked about it, Lin Jiangnian naturally told her about it.

Originally, Liu Su was emotionally agitated and had always suspected that Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan were hiding some secret from her, which made her feel sad and wronged. However, when she heard Lin Jiangnian say that he would use the military power of the Prince of Lin's Mansion to support the Princess to ascend the throne... Liu Su was so shocked that she stood there stunned for a long time.

"Support the eldest princess to ascend the throne and become empress?"

"The Empress?!"

"You guys were already in cahoots?!"

Upon learning the truth, Liu Su stood there stunned.

After a long while, many things finally began to surface in my mind.

"So, this was all planned in advance? The last time the Eldest Princess appeared at the Prince Lin's residence, it was to discuss this matter with your Prince Lin's residence?"

Lin Jiangnian nodded: "I guess so."

Although this was not the original plan, the result was the same.

Liu Su stood there stunned, recalling her previous reaction, and felt a surge of anger.

He then became enraged and embarrassed.

"You two have been keeping such a huge secret from me?!"

Liu Su was furious.

She felt like she had been played!

This guy actually kept such a big secret from her?
Liu Su looked at Zhiyuan again and saw that she was calm and indifferent, obviously she already knew about this, which made Liu Su even angrier.

She knew everything, yet she kept her feelings a secret from me alone?!
"Don't get agitated. I originally planned to find an opportunity to explain things to you properly, but you left suddenly last time, so I haven't had a chance to talk to you."

Lin Jiangnian tried to comfort her, but Liu Su gave a cold laugh, expressing her emotions.

But deep down he knew that after she left without saying goodbye last time, he really didn't have the chance to explain.

Thinking this way, my anger subsided a bit.

Liu Su took a deep breath, drank a large gulp of strong liquor, put down the bowl to calm herself, and then stared at Lin Jiangnian, asking, "Did Lin Hengzhong agree?"

Lin Jiangnian nodded.

"wrong……"

Liu Su quickly realized something and squinted at him: "What are the conditions of your Prince Lin's Mansion?"

Liu Su realized the problem... Supporting the eldest princess to ascend the throne meant that Lin Jiangnian could no longer marry Li Piaomiao.

A married princess has no right to the throne.

Realizing this, Liu Su felt a sense of relief for some reason, and even felt quite pleased.

But then she realized the key point: what could Li Piaomiao's ascension to the throne bring to the Prince of Lin's mansion?
What benefits did Li Piaomiao promise the Prince Lin's mansion that would make them fully support her ascension to the throne?

What benefits could the Prince of Lin's mansion possibly gain from this?
"Well, that's a long story."

Lin Jiang cleared his throat lightly: "This matter cannot be explained in just a few words."

"really?"

Liu Su didn't believe it. She stared at Lin Jiangnian, feeling that he was lying.

Looking into his eyes again, he seemed somewhat evasive and guilty.

"You and Li Piaomiao..."

Liu Su stared at him and demanded, "What happened?"

"Why would your Prince Lin's Mansion help the Princess ascend the throne for no reason? Even if Li Piaomiao can promise your Prince Lin's Mansion many benefits, aren't you afraid that Li Piaomiao will go back on her word after ascending the throne and break ties with your Prince Lin's Mansion?"

"I don't believe you and Lin Hengzhong couldn't have thought of this!"

"right?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiangnian sighed deeply.

This woman is too smart; it's not a good thing!

Nothing escapes her eyes.

At this moment, not only Liu Su, but even Zhiyuan's gaze also fell on Lin Jiangnian.

The two women stared at him, waiting for his answer.

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Jiangnian did not hide anything and nodded: "The Prince Lin's residence does indeed have conditions."

As he spoke, Lin Jiangnian glanced at the two women before continuing, "While discussing this matter at the Prince Lin's residence, the Prince Lin put forward several conditions, one of which was very crucial..."

Seeing the two women's intense gazes, Lin Jiangnian shrank back: "Your Highness, we must leave an heir for the Prince of Lin's residence..."

After these words were spoken, the room fell into a brief silence.

Liu Su and Zhiyuan exchanged a glance and were both stunned.

To leave an heir for the Prince of Lin's household?

Wait, doesn't this mean...?

Realizing something, Liu Su's gaze instantly turned dangerous as she stared at him: "Li Piaomiao is pregnant with your child?!"

Upon hearing this, even Zhiyuan's gaze sharpened, her cold eyes fixed on Lin Jiangnian with a scrutinizing look.

Let Li Piaomiao leave behind an heir for the Prince of Lin's mansion. The Prince of Lin's mansion currently only has one heir, who else could it be but Lin Jiangnian?!
At this moment, Lin Jiangnian was sweating profusely, but he still forced himself to remain calm.

"I don't think so... yet."

He only slept with Li Piaomiao for one night, it shouldn't be that fast... right?

"So, you two have already slept together?"

Liu Su keenly gleaned important information from Lin Jiangnian.

No children yet?
But the way he's being so uncertain means he's already slept, doesn't that mean he's already gone to sleep?

The thought struck Liu Su somewhat astonished... This guy actually slept with that princess?
That woman, with her icy, deathly cold personality, actually... with him...

For a moment, Liu Su was somewhat dazed, somewhat incredulous, and also... extremely uncomfortable.

"Good, good, that's great!"

Liu Su looked at Lin Jiangnian, gave him a thumbs up, and sneered, "I really didn't expect our Prince Lin's son to be so capable. He can even sleep with the Princess so easily. He's really something!"

"Jealous?"

Lin Jiangnian was helpless.

Why would I be jealous?

Liu Su sneered repeatedly: "I'm overjoyed that our young master is so promising."

"I must wish you and the Princess a long and happy marriage, and that you will soon have a healthy baby. After all, this concerns the stability of the Prince Lin's residence and the Great Ning Dynasty, a matter of great importance... How could I dare to be jealous?"

"Paper Kite, you're right, aren't you?"

Liu Su looked at Zhiyuan and saw that Zhiyuan's usually aloof face now had a strange expression.

Faced with Liu Su's question, the two half-sisters seemed to stand on the same side for the first time.

Paper Kite nodded, expressionless, and said, "Yes!"

Lin Jiangnian: "..."

No, Paper Kite, why did you join her in causing trouble too?

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(End of this chapter)