Chapter 212 Hot Discussions in Beijing

In the quiet room, Lin Jiangnian sat cross-legged on the ground, practicing to digest the powerful internal force in his body. As the Xuanyang Heart Method was running, his aura became stronger.

The Xuanyang Heart Method was the most powerful and yang heart method in the world. Every time Lin Jiangnian practiced this method, his blood and qi were vigorous and it took a long time to calm down. Now, as the strong internal force continued to flow into various parts of his body, his aura became stronger and stronger.

In the whole room, as Lin Jiangnian's aura became more and more full, the temperature seemed to be getting higher and higher.

Jinxiu sat aside, looking at Lin Jiangnian with interest.

Lin Jiangnian, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, was focused and concentrated at this time. On his fair and handsome face, there was a faint flush, as if the temperature was not low.

A white robe fluttered slightly, and the aura was exuding.

Lin Jiangnian's appearance was not bad, with sharp edges and a handsome appearance. He had a bit of the elegance of a scholar, and mixed with a lot of the chivalrous temperament of a chivalrous man. His red lips and white teeth made him look more masculine than the scholar, and less vulgar than the rough chivalrous man.

Jinxiu's hands were propped on the table, supporting her delicate and small chin, blinking and staring at Lin Jiangnian, without saying a word. Her smart and smiling eyes were slightly bright, as if appreciating something beautiful.

Two hours later, Lin Jiangnian slowly closed his eyes and opened his eyes.

The majestic internal force that poured into his body had been completely digested by him, integrated into his body and integrated. At this moment, Lin Jiangnian was full of strength, and his strength between his fists and feet was different from the past.

Looking down at the palm of his hand, he still had a bit of surprise on his face, which was not very real.

At the moment, he was even confident that if he fought Yue Pingsheng again, even if he still couldn't win, he would definitely not be completely helpless.

In fact, he already had a chance of winning in a head-on fight!

Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian was somewhat excited, but he was more confused. He looked up and saw Jinxiu still sitting at the table not far away, smiling and looking at him.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Lin Jiangnian finish his work, Jinxiu smiled and spoke.

Her smile was sweet and harmless.

Lin Jiangnian approached, sat down beside her, and asked, "What's going on?"

"What are you asking about?"

"Why did my strength improve so quickly?" Lin Jiangnian asked doubtfully.

"Haven't I told you?"

Jinxiu raised her eyebrows, smiling: "That medicine soup can not only cure your injuries, but also temper your body. There are several rare herbs that are hundreds of years old in the raw materials, which can enhance your internal strength and achieve twice the result with half the effort!"

"After taking the medicine on time these days, do you feel tired and drowsy?"

Lin Jiangnian nodded. These days, he did start to feel drowsy uncontrollably every time he took the medicine. He had long guessed that it might be related to the medicine sent by Jinxiu.

"Drowsiness is a sequelae. After your original internal strength is sealed, the effect of the medicine is absorbed and taken effect in your body. Your body can't bear it and you are prone to fatigue..."

Speaking of this, Jinxiu looked up and down at Lin Jiangnian and blinked: "How do you feel now?"

"What level of martial arts have you reached?"

Lin Jiangnian felt it carefully and was not sure: "Sixth grade?"

He vaguely felt that he could touch the fifth grade, but it seemed to be a step away.

"Sixth grade!"

Jinxiu nodded thoughtfully and blinked: "Only one step away from becoming a real master?"

The fifth grade is a watershed in the division of martial arts realms. Only after entering the fifth grade Wuxiang realm can one be considered a real master. Such masters can be regarded as well-known in the world.

At present, Lin Jiangnian still has a distance.

"But it should be more than one step."

Jinxiu changed her tone and shook her head gently: "Although the internal force is close to the fifth grade, your own strength has not improved much. If you want to be truly stable, you still have to rely on your own efforts."

Lin Jiangnian is naturally clear about this.

The competition in the first level of martial arts has never been about the depth of internal force. In addition to internal force, a series of factors such as martial arts skills, learned moves, and experience in fighting enemies are indispensable.

Lin Jiangnian's own martial arts experience has not reached this level. If he meets a real fifth-grade master, he will naturally be much weaker.

But Lin Jiangnian did not speak, staring at Jinxiu in front of him, without saying a word.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Jinxiu blinked, her eyes innocent, but there was a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.

"Why do you do this?" Lin Jiangnian asked.

"What?" Jinxiu still blinked innocently, didn't understand?

"Why do you want to help me?"

Lin Jiangnian stared into her eyes. Although she didn't say it directly, there are very few rare herbs in the world that can enhance internal strength, especially the spiritual medicines that have existed for hundreds of years, which are almost extinct.

Even in Ruyi Tower, it is difficult to find such herbs!

Each one is worth a fortune, and there is no market for it. But the other party fed him such rare herbs for free, which made Lin Jiangnian doubt...what is her purpose?

Jinxiu smiled: "Why don't I understand what the young master said?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and didn't beat around the bush with her: "Do you really not know what I want to ask?"

Jinxiu still blinked, as if she wanted to pretend to be innocent, but it can be seen that Lin Jiangnian stared at her calmly, without any ripples. Seeing that there was no way to avoid it, Jinxiu sighed with a little regret: "Okay, this is what my master ordered."

"What is your master's purpose?"

"I don't know about that."

"You really don't know?"

Jinxiu thought for a moment, her eyes moving, her eyebrows smiling: "Maybe, my master likes you and wants to marry you?"

Lin Jiangnian didn't say anything.

There is no free lunch in the world. The woman in white is willing to feed Lin Jiangnian such priceless rare herbs to help him practice and improve his internal strength. The purpose is definitely not simple.

Although it is not ruled out that the other party is greedy for his body, this possibility is not high!

The other party's purpose is elusive.

Seeing Lin Jiangnian's serious look, Jinxiu chuckled again: "Don't worry, my master won't make things difficult for you."

"As for helping you practice, it's just a matter of convenience. Who knows..."

Jinxiu smiled: "What will my master need your help in the future?"

Lin Jiangnian stared at her face, and could not see anything else unusual, it didn't seem like she was lying.

But Lin Jiangnian didn't believe it completely.

Just do it, and you can take out such priceless herbs... Let's not talk about whether it is reasonable or not, the woman in white is definitely a loser.

But before Lin Jiangnian could ask anything else, Jinxiu had already stood up slowly, stretched, showing her pretty figure, and then glanced at Lin Jiangnian: "Young Master is now in good health and his martial arts have improved. If you want to leave, you can leave by yourself. This place can't stop you."

At this point, Jinxiu raised her eyebrows: "However, if you want to stay and accompany me for more time, you are welcome!"

Looking at Jinxiu's smart eyes, Lin Jiangnian did not answer.

However, he was not in a hurry to leave.

After recovering from his injuries, Lin Jiangnian stayed here for another two days.

While consolidating his own strength, he now needs some time to fully master the internal force in his body and integrate it. On the other hand, Lin Jiangnian has to investigate the situation in the capital.

Lin Jiangnian was injured before, but he was not in a hurry to attack. Now that his injury has healed, he must first understand the current situation in the capital, find the whereabouts of Zhiyuan and the others, and then make the next plan. Although there will be no more crazy and fierce assassinations in the capital, it is definitely not much safer under this imperial city than on the way to the capital.

Over the years, Lin Hengzhong has been in a high position and has offended countless dignitaries. Especially in this capital, he has made countless enemies. Lin Jiangnian, who has just arrived in the capital, will naturally not act rashly.

In the past two days, Jinxiu still visits Lin Jiangnian from time to time every day, chats with him, and asks about things in the world from time to time.

It can be seen that Jinxiu probably hasn't been away from home for many years and is quite interested in the outside world.

However, even though the two of them gradually became familiar with each other and talked a lot, Jinxiu never revealed any information about her own identity. At the same time, she almost never asked about Lin Jiangnian's identity.

Lin Jiangnian is the same, maintaining a tacit understanding with each other!

In addition, the woman in white often appeared during this period. However, she would only stay for a while each time, and she was in a daze and silent most of the time, and rarely communicated with Lin Jiangnian.

Even if she did, it was only a few words.

The woman in white gave people the feeling that she was more like an ice sculpture without much emotion.

That night, after Lin Jiangnian had dinner, when he returned to his room, the woman in white came again.

The snow outside the yard melted a lot, and the ice sculpture on the eaves melted and fell into the yard. On the roof, the woman in white sat on the eaves.

"Have you eaten?"

Lin Jiangnian greeted politely.

The woman in white on the eaves just glanced at him coldly and didn't say anything.

Lin Jiangnian, who was planning to go back to his room, paused, turned around and walked out of the yard, tiptoed along the yard, jumped up, and landed on the roof.

Now, flying over the eaves and walls is much easier for Lin Jiangnian. He walked to the side of the woman in white. When he got closer, he saw that the woman in white was looking up at him. In the middle of the night, her deep eyes were as bright as stars, but seemed lifeless.

It's hard to describe.

Such a beautiful woman is like an ice sculpture.

Lin Jiangnian sighed and sat down beside her.

The woman in white still had no expression on her face, but she moved to the side inadvertently.

Pulling the distance between the two.

Lin Jiangnian didn't care, sitting side by side with her, looking at the scenery not far away. Not far away, you can vaguely see the prosperous downtown streets, dotted with stars. Not far away is the majestic and majestic imperial city, which makes people feel a little scared from a distance.

There is the central hub of the Daning Dynasty!

How many scholars in the world dream of this place in their lives?

After a few glances, Lin Jiangnian turned his head to look at the woman in white beside him: "I haven't had time to say thank you to you... Thank you for your herbs, I'm almost healed."

The woman in white looked ahead, without responding, as if she didn't hear. A strand of black hair fell down, covering her fair face, and a hint of a snow-white neck was vaguely visible.

Lin Jiangnian stared at her for a while, but in the end he didn't ask.

She's wearing so thin, isn't it really cold?

It's winter now, and the air seems to be a lot colder after the snow melted.

But she's always wearing a thin long skirt, which doesn't seem thin, but in this winter season, most people have already wrapped themselves in thick winter clothes, but she's still wearing this thin dress...Are you really not afraid of the cold?

As if she noticed the gaze next to her, the woman in white slowly turned her head and looked into Lin Jiangnian's eyes.

There was no panic, not even the slightest bit of panic when being stared at by the opposite sex, and not even the slightest bit of discomfort. With calm and calm eyes, it was as if Lin Jiangnian in front of him didn't matter.

It seems that for her, there is nothing worth caring about in this world!

Such a woman is really strange!

Lin Jiangnian sighed in his heart, and then said: "I have to go!"

"Thank you very much for your hospitality during this time, girl. Now that I have recovered from my injuries, it's time to leave... This period of time has caused a lot of trouble for the girl. If you need it in the future, just ask the girl as soon as possible... If I can do it, I will definitely Do your best.”

Lin Jiangnian came to say goodbye to her.

Although the woman in white in front of him was a bit cold and not very communicative, she still saved his life and spent such rare herbs to help Lin Jiangnian improve his strength. This kindness was not insignificant.

But on the other hand, Lin Jiangnian increasingly felt that things were not that simple...

The woman in white didn't speak, she just stared at Lin Jiangnian, and after a while, she hummed softly.

Then without saying anything else, he stood up and left.

The figure disappeared into the night.

Lin Jiangnian watched this scene quietly, strange woman!

…

The next day, Lin Jiangnian packed his things and prepared to leave.

Of course, there is nothing to pack. He was alone when he came, and he was still alone when he left.

Jinxiu watched Lin Jiangnian arrive at the gate of the courtyard, seeming a little reluctant to leave, and sighed: "Do you really want to leave, Master?"

Lin Jiang young smiled: "Could it be that you can't bear to leave me?"

"It's really a bit reluctant to give up."

Jinxiu sighed and said with a half-smile, "It's rare to see such a handsome young man as the young master. It's always nice to look at him. Now that the young master is gone, I'm afraid I'll have to guard the empty room alone again."

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows: "If Miss Jinxiu can't let me go, why don't you come with me?"

"Let's go together?"

"yes!"

Lin Jiangnian nodded: "I happen to be short of a maid... Miss Jinxiu, why don't you think about it?"

Jinxiu was stunned for a moment, then blinked, and then waved her hand: "Then, let's forget it!"

"My master heard it and had to break my legs..."

Jinxiu looked pitiful and scared.

Lin Jiangnian naturally didn't believe it. A maid who dared to ask others if she wanted to sleep with her master behind her back didn't look like someone who would be afraid of her master.

However, Lin Jiangnian didn't expose it and sighed regretfully: "Since Miss Jinxiu doesn't want to, I won't force it. It's getting late, so I'll leave first. See you again when we have the chance!"

He waved his hand towards Jinxiu and turned to leave.

Jinxiu stood at the door, watching Lin Jiangnian leave. She didn't look back until Lin Jiangnian's figure completely disappeared from sight.

"Princess, he's gone!"

Jinxiu turned around and saw a woman in white appearing in the yard behind her.

"Um."

Li Piaomiao nodded calmly.

"Princess, after he leaves this time, he should take action soon. If nothing else, he should go to Jiang's house."

Jinxiu was a little worried: "Princess, when do you plan to go..."

"Wait a little longer."

The woman in white shook her head slightly and glanced at her again: "How is the thing I asked you to do?"

When business was brought up, the smile on Jinxiu's face gradually faded, and anxiety appeared in her eyes: "Princess, I have contacted the famous doctors in the world according to your instructions, but they have never heard of His Highness the Crown Prince's situation and cannot guarantee..."

The woman in white was silent and didn't speak.

Jinxiu asked cautiously: "How is His Highness doing now?"

The woman in white glanced at her and said calmly: "Not good!"

These three simple words made Jinxiu's heart sink slightly.

Some time ago, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince suddenly vomited blood and fell ill. After examination by the palace doctor, he could not find any problem. However, His Highness the Crown Prince's health has been deteriorating day by day, and he has become increasingly thinner. The current situation in the palace is not good. Under this precarious situation, if something goes wrong with His Royal Highness, the consequences will be disastrous.

More importantly, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Eldest Princess are siblings, and their relationship has been very good since childhood. Now that something happened to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Her Royal Highness the Princess naturally cannot sit idly by and ignore it.

After a while, the woman in white raised her eyes and said expressionlessly: "Send my order to summon them into the palace."

"yes."

"..."

Beijing, a prosperous place.

After the heavy snowfall, the enthusiasm of the people in the city cannot be concealed. The snow has not yet melted, every household in the city has reopened its doors, and people are coming and going on the streets. Figures from three religions and nine streams from the north, south, and south of the world gathered here one after another.

At this moment, inside a teahouse in Beijing.

The cold wind whistled outside the window, but the teahouse was warm and lively.

Some leisure people sit in twos and threes in the teahouse chatting, ordering a pot of hot tea, and the smoke fills the air. Just inside the teahouse, in the corner of the hall on the first floor, sat a blind storyteller.

He was about forty or fifty years old, with a thin figure. He was sitting in the corner, holding a blackboard in his hand and talking about something with excitement.

All around were a group of tea drinkers who were listening with gusto.

"As mentioned last time, Prince Lin from Linzhou was assassinated in a small town outside our capital shortly after he entered Zhongzhou..."

"The blood flowed like a river that night, and the scene was horrific. The sound of fighting resounded through the middle of the night. The densely packed corpses could not be buried. The smell of blood did not completely dissipate for four or five days. The scene was so heroic and miserable that it is indescribable..."

The storyteller was beaming and frothing at the mouth as he recounted what happened that night. The tea-drinking guests around him listened with gusto and paid full attention.

"I know this. I was in the city at the time. I screamed and fought for most of the night, but I didn't dare to come near. I heard that many people died..."

"Isn't that right? I heard that the master who assassinated Prince Lin this time was not an easy person. There is a descendant of the Duan family, Yue Pingsheng, a well-known mandarin duck in the world... In addition, I heard that there are even more powerful masters. body."

"Tsk, tsk, who did Prince Lin Wang offend so that he could be assassinated by so many people?"

"Who knows? But I guess it's probably related to the above..."

"Hush, I don't want to say that!"

"..."

The people around were talking a lot and it was very lively. When this matter reached the capital, it caused an uproar in the capital.

Prince Lin was about to enter the capital, but he was assassinated like this. It was obvious that someone did not want him to enter the capital alive. But Prince Lin is, after all, the only son of Prince Lin in Linzhou. This move is undoubtedly a provocation to Prince Lin. Now that the power of King Lin in Linzhou is growing day by day, no one knows what impact this matter will have.

Some people are worried and others are worried, but it doesn't stop everyone from talking about it after dinner!

"Do you think this King Lin will rebel?"

"Does this need to be said? Lin Hengzhong is such a precious son, and when he encounters such an assassination, doesn't he want to annihilate his descendants? Isn't this counter-intuitive?"

"I don't think so. No matter how courageous Lin Hengzhong is, he is still just a vassal king. If he dares to rebel, he will be against the people of the world. Isn't he afraid of becoming the target of public criticism?"

"You have no children, why do you care so much? If it were me, if anyone dares to kill my son, I will kill his whole family for eighteen generations!"

"Don't you find it strange? Could it be that someone deliberately provoked a conflict between Lin Hengzhong and the court?"

"Yes, I heard that the master of martial arts who assassinated Prince Lin was closely related to Prince Xu from the north... If I remember correctly, the two princes of the Northern and Southern Dynasty of our Daning Dynasty have always been at odds with each other?"

"..."

There was a lot of discussion in the teahouse and it was so lively that even the storyteller's voice was almost muffled.

While everyone was discussing heatedly, in a corner of the teahouse, a young man sat there calmly by the window, quietly listening to the discussions in the teahouse, his gaze falling on the city outside the window, neither cold nor indifferent.

"Hey man, can I sit here?"

At this moment, an enthusiastic voice came from the side.

Lin Jiangnian turned his head and saw a young man of similar age looking at him with a smile on his face.

The surrounding teahouses were already full, leaving Lin Jiangnian alone at the table. The other party's purpose is obviously to come and have a table.

Lin Jiangnian glanced at this man. He was a few years older than him. He had good looks and a mature temperament. He had a bit of a heroic spirit and was dressed in simple but not plain clothes. Between his brows, there was a bit of clarity and righteousness.

"Can."

Lin Jiangnian nodded slightly.

"Thank you brother!"

The other party looked happy and clasped his fists at Lin Jiangnian, "I'm Xu Zhongshan, don't you know your brother's name?"

Lin Jiang young laughed: "Lin Kong."

"It turns out to be Brother Lin Kong!"

Xu Zhongshan smiled and nodded. After sitting down, he asked the waiter for a pot of tea and listened with interest to the discussions of the storyteller downstairs and the people around him.

Lin Jiangnian looked at the person in front of him for a few times. He didn't see anything in him, and then turned his eyes to the window again.

As if waiting for something.

Xu Zhongshan, who had been listening to the storyteller downstairs, suddenly raised his head and looked at Lin Jiangnian: "Brother Lin Kong, who do you think will be the person who assassinated Prince Lin Wang?"

"..."