Chapter 361 Lies Don’t Hurt

Xu Chaoge picked up the wine glass on the table, took a sip, and glanced at him: "Where did you get the news?"

Xu Xuan said proudly: "You don't even know who I am? Is there anything in the capital that you can hide from me?"

Xu Chaoge curled his lips and said nothing.

Obviously, after so many years, she has become accustomed to Xu Xuan's virtue.

"Do you think Li Yuan is a little confused?"

Xu Xuan shook his head and sighed: "It's not good for him to win over anyone, but he wants to win over Prime Minister Zhao... How can Prime Minister Zhao be so easy to win over?"

As the elder of the three dynasties of the Daning Dynasty, Prime Minister Zhao has extremely high prestige among the people in the court and the world. Such a big man must be cautious in his words and deeds. How could he be too close to a prince like him?

What's more... taking sides with a prince?

Xu Chaoge played with the wine glass in his hand, his clear and beautiful eyes moved slightly, and he said casually: "He has no choice!"

"Um?"

Xu Xuan was puzzled: "What do you mean?"

"He has to do it."

Xu Chaoge said lightly: "He is just a prince after all. In terms of status, he has a prince above him. After all, his name is not justified..."

"If he wants to be justified, he must get the support of Prime Minister Zhao. Even if he knows that Prime Minister Zhao will refuse, he must do this."

"As you said, I'm afraid the time left for him is running out!"

Hearing this, Xu Xuan was slightly startled, and then a meaningful expression gradually appeared on his face: "Chaoge, when do you think he will be unable to sit still?"

Xu Chaoge asked, "What do you think?"

"Within three months!"

Xu Xuan analyzed logically: "Three months is the limit. This is his best and last chance. If he misses this opportunity, he will never succeed again!"

"It won't take that long!"

Xu Chaoge glanced at him and shook his head slightly.

"When do you think Chao Ge will be?"

"have no idea."

Xu Chaoge answered simply and neatly, with an indifferent expression: "However, it should be within a month, or even earlier..."

She squinted her eyes slightly, as if she thought of some possibility.

"Now, there's something good to watch!"

Xu Xuan looked a little excited: "It's not like we came here in vain. We can encounter such a good show when we come to the capital!"

"The crown prince seizes the legitimate heir, how exciting it is!"

Xu Xuan was very excited. It seemed that he had been in Xuzhou for too long and was a little bit depressed.

"Chaoge, tell me, who among them will win?"

"Is it important?" Xu Chaoge asked.

"Um?"

Xu Xuan was slightly startled: "No, isn't it important?"

Xu Chaoge shook his head gently: "No matter who loses or wins, it is a good thing for our Prince Xu's Mansion!"

As she spoke, she looked out the window and into the distance.

From this direction, you can vaguely see the Daning Palace not far away, shrouded in clouds and mist.

Majestic, spectacular!

It looks like the imperial city shrouded in the aura of a real dragon. Looking from a distance, it gives people an indescribable sense of oppression.

Xu Xuan followed Xu Chaoge's gaze, was silent for a moment, and nodded: "Sister, what you said makes sense. Whoever wins or loses among them is indeed a good thing for us!"

"The internal fighting in the court is a good thing for dad and Prince Xu's Mansion!"

Speaking of this, Xu Xuan couldn't help but sigh: "The imperial court is really in decline. Officials are fighting among themselves and forming cliques. The emperor also lost his mind and let a eunuch monopolize power, and his power is overwhelming..."

Listening to Xu Xuan's sigh, Xu Chaoge did not look back and said calmly: "Our opponent has never been the imperial court."

Hearing his sister's words, Xu Xuan's eyes showed something strange, and he murmured: "Linwangfu?"

Immediately, Xu Xuan shook his head slightly: "Linwangfu is nothing more than this."

"Lin Hengzhong is indeed a figure, but as for Lin Jiangnian..."

As if he thought of something, a strange look appeared on Xu Xuan's face: "I heard that he is a dandy prince like me?!"

Xu Chaoge glanced at him: "Are you?"

Xu Xuan immediately shook his head and denied: "Of course I am not."

"Then do you think he will be?"

Xu Xuan thought thoughtfully and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Indeed, it shouldn't be the case. He has a reputation as a playboy, and has made a lot of noise. It's quite a deliberate and poor disguise..."

But at this point, Xu Xuan sneered again: "Lin Hengzhong is indeed a person. As for him, forget it..."

"Let's wait until Lin Hengzhong dies in the future and he can take over the position of King Lin... The four masters under Lin Hengzhong, as well as many close associates in King Lin's army, may not necessarily recognize him as the prince of King Lin."

Xu Xuan was sighing with emotion, and Xu Chaoge looked at him expressionlessly: "Do you think many people in King Xu's army will recognize you?"

The smile on Xu Xuan's face immediately stiffened.

"Do you think there is a big difference between you and him?"

Xu Xuan was silent!

Being completely fucked and silenced!

After a while, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "Sister, I'm your brother, you wouldn't hit me like this!"

Xu Chaoge said: "I'm just stating the facts!"

"But this fact is not pleasant at all..."

Xu Xuan sighed deeply.

Chaoge was indeed right. Prince Lin was not recognized, and Prince Xu was not much better either.

Of course, his situation may be better than Lin Jiangnian's.

Lin Hengzhong has earned his current status with his own hands. The masters and confidants around him are all loyal subordinates who follow Lin Hengzhong. It is difficult to get them to accept and submit to Lin Jiangnian!

But his Xu family is different. The Xu family is a great contributor to the founding of the Daning Dynasty and a hereditary prince. When it comes to this generation, earth-shaking changes have already taken place.

Xu Xuan's father is a hereditary prince, and the same will be true when he comes to Xu Xuan in the future.

His situation is indeed better than Lin Jiangnian, but it may not be much better!

"It seems that he and I are in the same boat!"

Xu Xuan's face showed some meaningful expression: "I heard that he now lives in Jiang Mansion on West Street in Beijing. What do you think, should we go to visit him?"

"You want to go?"

"I want to take a look!"

Xu Xuan nodded and said thoughtfully: "I want to see what that guy looks like and see if he is worthy of being compared with this prince!"

Xu Chaoge narrowed his eyes: "Are you sure?"

"What else?"

"You are obviously jealous that he is Li Piaomiao's fiancé!"

Xu Chaoge directly exposed him.

Xu Xuan denied it immediately: "Absolutely not!"

"Does this prince need to be jealous of him?!"

"What is this prince's identity and status? What women do I want? Do I need to be jealous of him?!"

Xu Chaoge glanced at him: "I'm just talking, don't worry!"

"I'm not worried!"

Xu Xuan glared and said angrily: "Does this prince need to be anxious? How can he compare to this prince?!"

"So what? He is Li Piaomiao's fiancé."

Xu Chaoge looked at him and said expressionlessly: "You are not."

Xu Xuan: "..."

"Are you my sister?!"

Xu Xuan was furious and questioned.

Xu Chaoge looked at him calmly and glanced at him: "If you don't want to, you can deny it."

"I'll tell my father later and sever the brother-sister relationship with you!"

Hearing this, Xu Xuan immediately became timid.

"Hehe...sister, I'm just kidding. We are siblings. Shouldn't you help me?"

"I'm just telling the truth!"

"Can you be more tactful?"

"You don't have to listen."

"..."

Xu Chaoge retracted his gaze from the window, drank the wine in his hand, and slowly stood up.

"It's time to go!"

Xu Xuan quickly followed and climbed up, "Sister, where are we going?"

"Zhao Mansion!"

"..."

After leaving the Princess Mansion, Lin Jiangnian returned to the Jiang Mansion.

He was really exhausted from running around for days during this period!

It was the end of the year, and the New Year would come in a few days. He just wanted to take this opportunity to have a good rest for a few days.

As for other things in the capital, it has come to an end for now!

The emperor is still in seclusion, and it seems that there is no plan to summon Lin Jiangnian this year.

And the third prince's conspiracy to rebel is almost an open conspiracy in Lin Jiangnian's view. What he can do now is to tell the princess this secret, and Li Piaomiao will naturally tell the prince.

The rest has nothing to do with him!

If the cards are clear, the Third Prince can still succeed at that time...

Then the Crown Prince Li Ci Ning really deserves to lose!

On the other hand, with the death of the Great Protector of the Secret Heaven Division, Lin Jiangnian's plan has been completed by more than half. Next, just let the bullets fly for a while!

He has done everything he can, and the rest depends on whether Chen Changqing will disappoint him!

Success or failure depends on him.

Not long after returning to the Jiang Mansion, Lin Jiangnian received a message from the servants of the Mansion.

"Your Highness, someone outside the door gave you a gift!"

"Gift?"

Lin Jiangnian was a little confused. Who would give him a gift for no reason?

When he saw the gift, Lin Jiangnian quickly knew who the gift was!

"Gao family?"

Lin Jiangnian looked at the heavy gift boxes placed in the yard and understood immediately.

Gao Boyan, that old fox, has not changed his evil heart? !

Last time Gao Boyan hosted a banquet for Lin Jiangnian to come to his house, he tried to curry favor with him, and gave him a house, treasures, and twin sisters...

Except for the twin sisters who were forcibly sent over by the Gao family, Lin Jiangnian confiscated all other things. Unexpectedly, Gao Boyan did not give up, and now he blatantly sent those treasures over again.

When he saw the boxes of gold placed in the box, Lin Kong, who was following Lin Jiangnian, could not help but take a breath and said in surprise: "Your Highness, who sent this?!"

"Such an expensive gift?!"

"Can't you tell?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at him: "Someone who wants to curry favor with this prince!"

"Courting?"

Lin Kong was stunned, and quickly reacted.

Your Highness is in the capital, and there are many people who want to curry favor with you. But those who can curry favor with your Highness with such an expensive gift are obviously not ordinary people.

This gift looks expensive, but it is actually very hot.

"Then, Your Highness, should I accept this gift?"

"Yes, why not?!"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at him and said inexplicably: "Why not accept it when it's delivered to your door?"

You're kidding, these are boxes of gold, the value is inestimable!

Although the Lin Wang Mansion is rich, no one will disdain money.

Last time he rejected the Gao family, Lin Jiangnian was worried that it was a fraud, so he naturally wouldn't take the bait easily.

But this time, the other party took the initiative to deliver it to his home!

Why not accept it when it's delivered to your door?

The money in his hands is his.

As for whether he will do something or protect the Gao family, that is another matter...

If the Gao family is dissatisfied, they can complain to the emperor...if he has the courage.

...

Let Lin Kong sort out the money and send someone to escort it back to Linzhou after the settlement. This treasure, as Lin Jiangnian's private property, may be of great use in the future.

After accepting the money with peace of mind, Lin Jiangnian returned to the inner courtyard with satisfaction.

The room in the inner courtyard was empty, Xiaozhu disappeared, and Lin Jiangnian went to the next courtyard, but did not see Zhiyuan. After a little hesitation, Lin Jiangnian went to his aunt's side.

As expected, he saw Xiaozhu in the backyard of his aunt's side.

Xiaozhu was squatting under the eaves, looking at the courtyard.

In the courtyard, two figures were practicing martial arts not far away.

Hearing the footsteps behind her, she turned back subconsciously, her eyes lit up, and she stood up excitedly: "Your Highness, you are back?!"

Lin Jiangnian nodded, walked to Xiaozhu, and touched her head: "Why are you here? Where is Zhiyuan?"

"Sister Zhiyuan just went to find Aunt Xiang and hasn't come back yet!" Xiaozhu explained.

Lin Jiangnian glanced at the courtyard and saw the twins that Gao Boyan had sent earlier standing in the courtyard.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Seeing His Highness, Jasmine hurriedly pulled her sister Fengling forward and saluted respectfully.

Lin Jiangnian waved his hand, and then he saw the twin sisters wearing tight clothes, and a layer of sweat on their foreheads.

When Lin Jiangnian came just now, he saw from a distance that the two of them seemed to be in the courtyard... practicing martial arts?

"You, what are you doing?"

Lin Jiangnian was a little confused.

Jasmine lowered her head and explained quickly, "Your Highness, I and my sister are practicing martial arts!"

"Practicing martial arts?"

How did the two of them practice martial arts?

At this time, Xiaozhu on the side helped explain, "It was Sister Zhiyuan who asked them to do it!"

Xiaozhu showed a bit of envy on her face and said, "Sister Zhiyuan said that the two of them have a martial arts aptitude, good talent, and are suitable for martial arts, so she let them follow her and teach them martial arts."

Have martial arts aptitude?

Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised. With Zhiyuan's vision, the two of them who could be praised by her and personally trained and instructed by her must have a good martial arts talent?

Did she find a treasure?

At this time, Jasmine secretly looked at the reaction of the young prince in front of her. Seeing that the prince did not show any displeasure on his face, she felt a little relieved.

"Okay, then you continue to practice!"

Lin Jiangnian waved his hand, motioning them to continue.

He didn't care about the sisters. After taking them in, he had always been with Zhiyuan. Since it was Zhiyuan's idea, Lin Jiangnian would naturally not object.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Moli and Fengling both breathed a sigh of relief and bowed their heads to thank him respectfully.

"Your Highness!"

At this time, Xiaozhu's voice came from the side with a little envy: "I also want to practice kung fu."

"But Sister Zhiyuan said that I have no roots and no talent... Your Highness, is Xiaozhu very stupid?"

Seeing Xiaozhu's low mood, Lin Jiangnian touched her head and comforted her softly: "Of course not, Xiaozhu is so smart, how could she be stupid?"

Xiaozhu pouted: "Your Highness, you are deceiving me again!"

She didn't believe it!

I have always been stupid, not smart at all.

"How could it be?"

Lin Jiangnian shook his head and chuckled: "Your Highness, you are telling the truth. In fact, Xiaozhu, your kung fu is not bad at all!"

"How could it be? I obviously don't know any martial arts..."

As Xiaozhu was talking, Lin Jiangnian suddenly leaned close to her ear and whispered something. The next second, Xiao Zhu's fair and tender face turned red in an instant, and she was very shy.

"Your Highness, you, you... are so bad!"

Xiao Zhu stuttered, and her face was hot and red.

What!

Bed, bed...

Can that be called kung fu?

Your Highness is so bad!!

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