son, don't mess around

Chapter 446 Xu Brothers and Sisters
The news of Lin Hengzhong's assassination had not yet reached the capital, so the capital was still relatively calm.

But if nothing unexpected happens, within two days, when the news arrives, it will inevitably cause great turmoil and repercussions in the capital.

By then, the entire court will be affected.

What’s more important is that someone will definitely set his sights on Lin Jiangnian because of this.

If Lin Hengzhong's assassination was true, the Lin Wang Mansion was leaderless, and the only heir, the Lin Wang Shizi, was still in the capital. If at this time, we could find a way to keep Lin Jiangnian...

For the court and the new emperor, they naturally hope that the Linwang Mansion can be stable for the time being. At least, before Li Ci Ning has enough power to deal with the Linwang Mansion, he hopes that the Linwang Mansion can be stable.

But on the other hand, the forces in the capital are mixed, and naturally there are people who do not want to see the world in peace. They even hope that the Linwang Palace will be in chaos, and even the world will be in chaos...

The world is in chaos!

For some people it is more beneficial!

Therefore, once the news that Lin Hengzhong was stabbed and seriously injured spread, someone would definitely target Lin Jiangnian.

Even... it is possible to kill!
Therefore, there is not much time left for Lin Jiangnian.

Early the next morning, Lin Jiangnian found his aunt and explained the situation in Prince Lin's Mansion to her.

When Jiang Yuxiang learned that Lin Heng had been stabbed and seriously injured and was in a coma, she was obviously extremely shocked and couldn't believe it.

"Why would someone suddenly assassinate him?"

After a brief moment of shock, Jiang Yuxiang became worried: "What are the guards of Prince Lin's Mansion doing for a living?"

"How is the prince doing now?!"

Admittedly, Jiang Yuxiang did not have much contact with this nominal brother-in-law, and even had some conflicts with Lin Hengzhong because of the kite incident.

But no matter what, Lin Hengzhong is her nominal brother-in-law and Lin Jiangnian's father. If anything happens to him, the consequences will be disastrous.

Faced with his aunt's anxiety and worry, Lin Jiangnian told her the whole story.

Lin Jiangnian doesn't know much information at the moment. He only knows that Lin Hengzhong was attacked by a mysterious master. As for the master's origin and current situation, he is still unknown.

The news was rushed from the Linwang Palace to the capital city day and night. The capital city and Linjiang City are thousands of miles apart, so even if the news was delivered, it was already several days old.

At present, Lin Hengzhong’s situation remains unclear.

After Jiang Yuxiang heard this, his expression became more serious.

She knew the seriousness of the matter very well. If something really happened to the prince, the Lin Palace would be in chaos. At this time, the leaderless Lin Palace needed someone to stand up and take charge.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuxiang raised his eyes to look at Lin Jiangnian, and asked solemnly: "What do you think?"

Lin Jiangnian told his aunt about his plan: "I have to go back as soon as possible to confirm the situation..."

Returning to Linjiang City as soon as possible is Lin Jiangnian’s next most important plan.

After listening to this, Jiang Yuxiang nodded slightly. For this kind of thing, Lin Jiangnian, the prince of Lin, must not stay outside any longer.

"But in this case, I can't go to Jiangnan Jiang's house for the time being."

Lin Jiang young spoke loudly.

Jiang Yuxiang shook her head: "Business is more important. I'll talk about the situation with the old man after I get back..."

Compared to Mr. Jiang’s serious illness, Lin Hengzhong’s condition is obviously more serious.

As one of the largest aristocratic families in Jiangnan, the Jiang family is certainly famous. But the Jiang family has long been deeply rooted and its power is complicated. Even if the old man really has an accident, it will not affect the Jiang family.

What's more, with the big brother in charge, there won't be any trouble.

But the situation is different here in Prince Lin’s Mansion!

If something happened to Lin Hengzhong, even Jiang Yuxiang could foresee the seriousness of the matter.

"You should return to Prince Lin's Mansion as soon as possible to see what is going on. Stabilize the situation and do not let Prince Lin's Mansion fall into chaos..."

Jiang Yuxiang stood in front of Lin Jiangnian, looking up at him with a slightly serious expression, like a serious elder, and gently reminded him: "Remember to be careful when you go back. I'm afraid that many people will target you this time. After the prince got into trouble, there must be someone who wants to kill you..."

Jiang Yuxiang obviously saw it very clearly, and knew that there was more to the assassination than that. It was right for Lin Jiangnian to return to the Linwang Mansion as soon as possible, but he also had to pay attention to his safety.

Right now, the person who can least afford to get into trouble is him.

"Don't worry, auntie. I'll be careful."

Lin Jiangnian nodded. He had anticipated this and had made preparations.

"But I feel relieved that Zhiyuan is with you."

Jiang Yuxiang sighed softly: "Zhiyuan's martial arts are very powerful, and he can protect you at the critical moment... But you still have to be careful!"

She gave many instructions and her eyes were a little reluctant.

Jiang Yuxiang was quite happy when she learned that something happened to Mr. Jiang and Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan planned to go back to the Jiang family with her. This way, she wouldn't have to separate from Zhiyuan and the brat.

By the way, I can also take this kid back to experience the scenery of Jiangnan.

Unexpectedly, something happened to Prince Lin suddenly, disrupting the plan.

Jiang Yuxiang couldn't help but feel a little regretful and let Lin Jiangnian go back to Linzhou first.

Lin Jiangnian looked at his aunt's somewhat lost expression, hesitated, and was about to say something when he heard footsteps outside the door.

"Miss, someone from Jiangnan is coming!"

The person who spoke was a maid, who was running towards them in hurried steps.

Upon hearing the news, Lin Jiangnian and Jiang Yuxiang looked at each other.

The Jiangnan Jiang family finally arrived?!

……

When Lin Jiangnian and Jiang Yuxiang arrived at the front yard, many people had already gathered in the front yard hall.

Someone from Jiangnan Jiang family has arrived.

It was an acquaintance who came.

"Second Young Master, Second Madam, the old man is seriously ill and may not be able to hold on for much longer. The eldest young master has specially ordered us to come and inform you..."

In the front hall, there were several dusty figures standing, all of them were servants who had rushed all the way from Jiangnan.

In addition, Jiang Ningkang, Jiang's mother and others were also standing in the yard, all with frowns and serious expressions.

He stared at the dusty figures in front of him, all of whom were familiar faces. The leader was a young housekeeper of the Jiang family, with whom he had a good relationship in the past.

"what happened?!"

Jiang Ningkang spoke in a low voice and his face was solemn.

He had been worried since he received the letter two days ago. Now that the Jiang family had arrived, he felt even more uneasy: "Hasn't the old man always been in good health? How could he suddenly fall ill?"

The young butler lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "The master was indeed in good health some time ago, but before the New Year, the master suddenly caught a cold and became seriously ill and has been bedridden ever since..."

"We have consulted doctors all over the city, but to no avail. The master's health is getting worse and worse. I'm afraid... he won't be able to hold on for much longer..."

"The eldest young master asked me to come here and ask the second young master, the second mistress, and the second young lady to go back as soon as possible..."

There was silence in the hall.

Jiang Ningkang looked embarrassed and gloomy.

Not only was Jiang Yuxiang asked to go back, but even Jiang Ningkang and Jiang's mother were asked to go back. This undoubtedly proved that... the old man's condition was very serious.

It even seems like they are arranging their funeral arrangements!

The situation is more serious than imagined.

Jiang's mother, who was standing by, couldn't help but tear up when she heard the news: "My father-in-law was in good health, how could he suddenly become ill?"

The atmosphere in the entire hall was depressing. Only Jiang Shaoan, who was standing in the corner, was heartless and looked at everything in a daze.

He grew up in the capital and didn't have much impression of his grandfather in Jiangnan, nor did he have any feelings for him at all.

I originally wanted to laugh and tell a few jokes to ease the atmosphere, but when I saw that my father and mother looked unhappy, I thought about it and swallowed my words back.

Mother Jiang wiped her tears and looked back at Jiang Ningkang: "Master, what should we do?"

Jiang Ningkang frowned and took a deep breath: "Father is seriously ill, so we have to go back and take a look at the situation."

After all, he is his biological father. Even if they had different ideas in the past, blood is thicker than water. Now that his father is seriously ill, there is no reason for him not to go back. But soon, Jiang Ningkang frowned again, a little worried: "Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, and the court is busy with many affairs. I wonder if Your Majesty will grant me leave..."

After hearing this, Jiang's mother couldn't help but say, "There are so many officials in the court. One more or one less won't make a difference. Your Majesty is sure that something has happened to your father-in-law. How could His Majesty not grant you leave?"

Jiang Ningkang thought about it and nodded: "Then I will ask for leave from His Majesty tomorrow morning..."

Speaking of this, Jiang Ningkang saw Lin Jiangnian and Jiang Yuxiang who happened to be coming over.

"Yuxiang, what about you?"

Jiang Yuxiang also heard what the Jiangnan visitor said. She had previously suspected that the old man was deliberately pretending to be sick to trick her back. Now that the matter has become so serious, even the second brother is ready to go back, it is obviously not fake.

She nodded: "I will go back with you, second brother."

Jiang Ningkang nodded: "Okay, in that case, I'll have someone to accompany me on the road."

Having said that, Jiang Ningkang looked at Lin Jiangnian again: "Then Jiangnian, you..."

"I won't go with you. I have to go back to Linjiang City first."

Lin Jiangnian hadn't had time to tell Jiang Ningkang about the incident at Lin Wang Mansion, so Jiang Ningkang didn't know much about it. However, when he heard that Lin Jiangnian was going back to Linjiang City, he didn't say anything and nodded: "In that case, then you should be careful..."

"Uncle, I have something to tell you."

Lin Jiangnian gave Jiang Ningkang a look and spoke. Jiang Ningkang noticed it and nodded: "Come to the study."

After the two left, Jiang Yuxiang quickly came to the young butler from Jiangnan.

Although he is called the young housekeeper, he is also in his forties and has been in the Jiang family for decades. He can be considered an elder who has watched Jiang Yuxiang grow up since childhood.

"Uncle Jiang, what's going on with the old man?"

Jiang Yuxiang stared at him and said solemnly, "How could the old man catch a cold? How could he suddenly fall ill?"

"What's going on, old man?"

"Tell me everything from beginning to end, carefully!"

"..."

Beijing.

In a house full of birdsong and flowers.

Attic room.

A young man in a brocade robe was lying lazily on the edge of the attic, holding a petite maid in his arms, his eyes casually cast around the courtyard.

The maid in his arms was wearing a light gauze dress, her snow-white skin faintly visible. She was lying obediently in the young man's arms, stuffing grapes into his mouth gently and charmingly.

The young man ate the grapes stuffed into his arms by the maid and nodded with satisfaction. The big hand that fell on the maid made the maid shy.

The scene was unsightly.

Until the sound of hurried footsteps broke the harmony.

"Your Highness, the princess is here!"

A servant's hurried voice came.

As soon as these words were spoken, the young man, who was sitting lazily in the attic, was startled and sat up.

"Your Highness, what's wrong?"

The maid in his arms still had a charming look on her face with a blush on her cheeks, but she was suddenly pushed away by the young man next to her.

"Hurry down and go, go, go!"

Having said that, he drove her away without mercy.

The maid felt aggrieved and wanted to say something, but when she saw the cold and impatient look in his highness's eyes, her heart trembled suddenly. She dared not say a word, and quickly stood up, covering her collar and walked away quickly.

Xu Xuan quickly straightened his clothes and tidied up the mess around him. He heaved a sigh of relief after making sure there was nothing unusual.

Then, soft footsteps were heard.

In sight, a graceful figure appeared in the attic.

She is tall, has a good temperament, a pretty and intelligent face, and a head of neat black hair.

Come slowly.

When he stepped into the attic, he stopped again, and his expressionless eyes fell inside the attic and on the young man.

"Chao Ge, you're here?!"

In the attic, Prince Xu Xuan of Xu Wang waved at her with a look of surprise on his face: "Sister, how come you have time to come to see me today?!"

Xu Chaoge looked coldly at Xu Xuan in the attic, a trace of contempt flashed in his eyes, and then he said expressionlessly: "I have something to talk to you about."

"What's the matter?"

Xu Xuan waved enthusiastically: "Come and sit down!"

Xu Chaoge glanced around and said expressionlessly, "Dirty!"

The smile on Xu Xuan's face froze immediately, and a sense of guilt surged in his heart.

"Chao Ge, what do you mean by this..."

"Do you need me to explain?"

"Ahem... no need!"

Xu Xuan's old face turned red, obviously knowing that his sister had noticed something.

Right!

However, he was also thick-skinned. After coughing lightly, he waved his hand and said, "I'm just bored... Don't worry, sister, I didn't do anything..."

As he said that, he stood up and walked towards the attic, trying to explain his behavior, but Xu Chaoge warned him away with a look of contempt and disgust: "Stay away from me!"

Xu Xuan was hurt: "Chao Ge, I am your biological brother!"

"I don't have a brother as shameless and morally corrupt as you." Xu Chaoge didn't give his biological brother any face at all.

Xu Xuan: "..."

"I'm really sad when you say that."

Xu Xuan looked sad: "In your eyes, I am not important at all as your brother?"

"I hate men who are promiscuous and can't control their lower body the most!"

Xu Chaoge glanced at him calmly and said expressionlessly: "If you were not my brother, you would have been dead long ago."

Xu Xuan shrank his neck in fear and smiled awkwardly: "Not really... Chaoge, you wouldn't be so cruel, would you?"

Xu Chaoge glanced at him again and said nothing.

Xu Xuan felt a chill on his neck.

Knowing his sister's character...she could really do it.

"Ahem... It's not that serious. Sister, you are just stereotyping me. How could I be a promiscuous man who can't control himself?"

Xu Xuan complained for himself: "Look, I haven't messed with other women recently... I have been in Beijing for so long, and I have never been to a brothel..."

Xu Chaoge said nothing and looked at him coldly.

"Well...at least I am better than that Prince Lin, right?"

Realizing that he had said something wrong, Xu Xuan immediately wanted to drag Lin Jiangnian into the water: "We are both princes, so am I not much better than him? That guy is really promiscuous, with many female confidantes around him... He is obviously engaged to the eldest princess, but he still shows affection to her, even not letting go of the maids around him... What a beast!"

Xu Xuan gritted his teeth, obviously still feeling aggrieved.

However, Xu Chaoge's face still showed no emotion as he looked at him coldly.

"He's not a good guy."

"the same as you!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)