son, don't mess around

In Linjiang City.

Starting from this morning, martial law has been imposed outside the city gates.

At the same time, many figures appeared in the city, and many people felt that the atmosphere was a little tense.

Could it be that something big happened again?
Some time ago, the news that Prince Lin was attacked spread throughout the city, causing panic among the people inside and outside Linjiang City, and the city was on high alert.

During that period of time, the people in the city could see countless fully armed city defense troops, guards from the Prince Lin's Palace, and many figures in black armor moving around in the city from morning to night.

Today, many city defense soldiers gathered at the north city gate early in the morning, and even on the official road outside the city, many officers and soldiers were deployed.

In particular, many guards from Prince Lin's Mansion could be vaguely seen in the middle, as if they were welcoming someone.

Such a grand scene caused the people in the city to talk about it again.

Some people who were more informed quickly found out the news.

"I heard that Prince Lin is back!"

"Didn't that dog prince go to the capital to marry the princess?"

"The prince has been assassinated. Linjiang City is leaderless. His Royal Highness must return as soon as possible..."

"This shouldn't happen. The imperial court would actually release him?"

"Great! His Royal Highness is back... The people of Linjiang City are saved..."

"Forget it. Have you forgotten how that bastard prince bullied the common people in the past? Now that he's back, can the people of Linjiang City still have a good life?"

"Being bullied by His Royal Highness alone is better than being bullied by the current group of dignitaries. They are much worse than His Royal Highness..."

"Yes, without His Royal Highness, who can control those ignorant, reckless and powerful dandies?"

"..."

The news spread suddenly in Linjiang City like mushrooms after rain.

In one moment, one stone stirred up a thousand waves!

This news attracted the attention and heated discussion of countless people in the city!
From the nobles and officials to the common people, everyone was moved when they heard the news. Countless people had different thoughts and were discussing it.

At the north city gate, city defense soldiers had already been guarding the gate tightly, and no one was allowed to enter or leave since early morning.

At the same time, there were several figures in official uniforms standing at the city gate. They were standing at the gate, looking at the official road ahead with solemn expressions.

Until, a line of horse-drawn carriages appeared from a distance on the official road not far away.

At the city gate, many people gathered outside suddenly became excited.

"coming!"

"The prince is coming!"

"..."

Above officialdom.

A train of horse-drawn carriages slowly moved and arrived outside Linjiang City.

Around the carriage was a row of Lin Wang's soldiers wearing black armor, fully armed. The black armor shone brightly under the direct sunlight.

There was a fierce aura between heaven and earth.

A murderous atmosphere!

Wu Yue, one of the four most skilled generals under Lin Hengzhong, was sitting on a tall horse, looking forward with an expressionless face.

A magnificent city appeared in sight not far ahead!

Linjiang City!
"We're home!"

In the carriage, Lin Jiangnian lifted the curtain and looked forward, feeling filled with emotion!

He didn't stay in Linjiang City for long, just a few months at most.

But when he first entered the Prince Lin's Mansion, at Liu Su's request, Lin Jiangnian memorized almost everything in most of Linjiang City.

Especially the Linwang Mansion, those memories seemed to be engraved in his mind. So much so that when he returned here a year later, it was still clear.

This made Lin Jiangnian feel like he was back home!
Yes!

This is his home!

It’s a pity that Zhiyuan is not around.

For some reason, Lin Jiangnian suddenly began to miss that cold little maid.

There is also the well-behaved, cute and obedient Xiaozhu!
Judging from the time, they should have arrived in Jiangnan by now, right?
"Is this Linjiang City?"

In the carriage, Jinxiu poked her head out and looked at the city in front of her. Her beautiful eyes were bright and she was amazed: "This city is about the same size as the capital city!"

"It seems to be different from the architectural style of the capital?"

"The air in the south seems to be a lot fresher, and the weather is also very good, making it a very livable place..."

In the carriage, Jinxiu's crisp voice was a little chirping. Looking left and right along the way, he looked at this legendary Linjiang City!

After two days of journey, everyone finally arrived at Linjiang City!

The arduous journey of more than a month had already made Jinxiu feel suffocated. Now that she no longer had to travel every day, she, who was originally a little tired physically and mentally, was now full of energy again.

"Linjiang City is indeed different from the capital, but it's almost the same!"

Lin Jiangnian looked forward. As one of the largest cities in the south, Linjiang City was undoubtedly prosperous.

"We will be entering the city soon. After entering the city, I will arrange for you to stay in the Linwang Mansion first."

As Lin Jiangnian spoke, he glanced at Li Piaomiao in the carriage.

Li Piaomiao looked back at him calmly but didn't say anything, as if she agreed to something.

Lin Jiangnian withdrew his gaze and looked at Jinxiu again.

Jinxiu and Lin Jiangnian looked at each other and snorted, "Why are you looking at me?"

"Once we're at Prince Lin's mansion, follow your princess closely. Don't run around or you might get lost!"

Lin Jiangnian warned.

"Who are you looking down on?"

Jinxiu rolled her eyes: "I am such a grown-up, how can I get lost?"

"It's hard to say." Lin Jiangnian said.

When he first arrived at the Linwang Mansion, he almost got lost.

"No matter how big the Linwang Mansion is, can it be bigger than the Imperial Palace?"

Jinxiu curled her lips and said, "I have never been lost in the palace, how can I get lost in your Lin Wang Mansion?"

"Well..."

Lin Jiangnian glanced at Li Piaomiao but did not explain.

In terms of floor space, the Prince Lin's Mansion naturally cannot be compared with the Imperial Palace in the capital, but in terms of mansion size, the Prince Lin's Mansion is not necessarily smaller than the Imperial Palace.

Worse than that!

Otherwise, you wouldn’t be impeached so often by the ministers in the court…You built the Prince Lin’s Mansion better than the Imperial Palace, what do you want to do, Lin Hengzhong?
"Remember to follow closely then. I won't be responsible if you get lost."

"Ah!"

Jinxiu continued to roll her eyes, too lazy to pay attention to Lin Jiangnian. She pulled An Ning and continued to look outside the car with great interest, looking at the huge city in front of them.

An Ning didn't say anything, but her bright eyes were looking outside, curious about everything.

As the carriage approached, the city ahead gradually grew larger. At the same time, on the official road, the city defense soldiers who had been waiting for a long time lined up on both sides to welcome the Prince Lin home.

Finally, the line of carriages slowly stopped outside the north city gate.

Inside and outside the north city gate, the official roads were already crowded with people watching the excitement, and the noise was boiling.

It was not until the carriage slowly stopped that the surroundings gradually became quiet as if on their own.

In front of the carriage, Wu Yue sat on the horse, looking at the city gate in front of him expressionlessly. All around, the guards in black armor exuded a murderous aura and guarded outside the carriage.

At the city gate, a middle-aged man in an official robe walked out slowly, then slowly knelt down!

"Your humble servants are here on orders from the prince to welcome you home!"

As the official spoke, the officials behind him knelt down immediately.

The soldiers at the city gate knelt on one knee, and the common people watching the excitement outside the official road also knelt down one after another.

"Welcome home, His Royal Highness!"

The sound was so loud, with countless people shouting in unison, that it instantly spread inside and outside the city gate, causing the city to seem to shake.

The scene is extremely spectacular!
Inside the carriage.

"Oh, I didn't realize that Your Highness is so majestic!"

Jinxiu was slightly startled when she heard the noise outside the door. She couldn't help but look at Lin Jiangnian, smiling slightly, and teasingly said, "Your Highness has such a grand ceremony when he returns home. It's really amazing..." But Lin Jiangnian frowned. He didn't intend to make such a big noise when he came back this time. He wanted to return to the Linwang Mansion quietly, but he didn't expect to see such a scene outside the city gate.

Is this a show of force?
Jinxiu noticed Lin Jiangnian's slightly frowning expression again and blinked: "Why? Your Highness doesn't like it?"

"What do you say?"

Lin Jiangnian said angrily.

"Cuckoo..."

Jinxiu covered her mouth and laughed, her smile was very bright: "This is not up to you. Now the people and officials outside are still kneeling. Do you want to go out and say hello?"

Lin Jiangnian's face was expressionless.

With such a big commotion happening now, if he doesn’t show up, it might not end well.

When Prince Lin returned home, the people in the city spontaneously welcomed him, but Prince Lin ignored the people and officials... If this news got out, he would probably be caught and scolded by the people in the city again since he had just returned!
Obviously, he wants to go home quietly!

But it seems some people are unwilling to do so.

"Since everyone welcomes me back so much, I will definitely not let the people down!"

Lin Jiangnian spoke calmly, straightened his clothes, stood up, and walked out of the carriage.

What caught the eye was a crowd of people kneeling down inside and outside the official road.

When Lin Jiangnian stepped out of the carriage, countless eyes fell on him. The gazes from all directions almost swallowed him up.

Lin Jiangnian looked calm, without a trace of fear. He looked around and his eyes finally fell on the officials at the city gate.

"No need to be polite, everyone, please stand up."

Lin Jiangnian spoke, his voice was very soft but full of energy. His voice was steady and clear, reaching the ears of everyone present.

In front, on the carriage, Wu Yue was slightly startled when he heard this, as if a little surprised. He turned his head to look at the figure on the carriage behind him.

Such a breath...

Such powerful internal strength...is this really the powerless prince in his memory?
Wu Yue's eyes narrowed slightly, and his expression became more complicated.

"My Lords, please get up too."

Lin Jiangnian quietly looked at the officials in front of him, many of whom were familiar faces. He swept his eyes over them one by one and said, "Thank you for your hard work, everyone, for coming to greet this prince in person!"

"However, I am exhausted from all the traveling, so I will not talk to you more. I will come to visit you in person someday!"

After saying that, Lin Jiangnian glanced at Wu Yue and said, "Master Wu, enter the city."

"Yes!"

Wu Yue looked forward expressionlessly: "Open the city gate!"

"Open the city gates, welcome His Highness into the city, and go home!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the city gate behind him slowly opened and everyone made way for it.

Led by Wu Yue, the carriage slowly entered the city.

Inside the carriage, Jinxiu listened to the noises outside and was overjoyed.

She really wanted to lift the curtain of the car to see the scenery outside and see what Linjiang City looked like, but she was worried that it would be too conspicuous and her identity would be exposed, so she could only suppress her emotions.

He turned his head to look at Lin Jiangnian who had returned to the carriage and blinked: "Who arranged this?"

Obviously, Jinxiu also noticed that something was wrong.

"do not know."

Lin Jiangnian shook his head.

He wanted to enter the city in a low profile, but some people didn't think so.

After he shows up, if nothing unexpected happens, the news of his return to the Prince Lin’s Mansion will spread quickly.

Can't hide it.

This also means that Lin Jiangnian’s every move from now on will be under the sight of others.

"The situation in Prince Lin's Mansion is complicated and serious now, and no one is surprised."

Lin Jiangnian half-closed his eyes, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

Inside the carriage, Li Piaomiao glanced at Lin Jiangnian and said nothing.

She was like an outsider, never saying a word, as if everything had nothing to do with her.

Jinxiu, who was standing by, felt bored, so she pulled An Ning and quietly lifted a corner of the curtain to look out.

In the city, the busy and bustling streets were crowded with people.

The streets had already been blocked by fully armed soldiers, and countless people gathered outside the streets, looking over here and talking about it.

From time to time, there were voices in the crowd shouting "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince" and the emotions were very excited.

"I didn't realize that Your Highness is quite famous in Linjiang City?!"

Jinxiu was a little surprised.

Isn't it said that His Highness has done all kinds of bad things in Linjiang City and the people hate him to the core?

But why does it feel... different?
I thought that when His Royal Highness came into the city in such a grand manner, many people would throw rotten eggs at him. But why did it seem that many people were quite happy and excited when they saw His Royal Highness coming back?

Jinxiu was a little puzzled.

Even if the rumors in the capital are somewhat inaccurate, they shouldn't be this serious, right?

Looking at the expressions and reactions of some people, why does it feel like...the great judge has returned?

Damn it!
……

"Your Highness, please make the decision for me!"

At this moment, a heart-wrenching roar suddenly came from the street outside the carriage.

The roar was very clear and extremely harsh amid the noisy sounds around it.

Then, the carriage suddenly braked to a stop.

"what happened?"

Inside the carriage, Lin Jiangnian, who was squinting his eyes in thought, was suddenly interrupted and frowned slightly.

Someone called him?

"I do not know!"

"what happened?"

Jinxiu and An Ning also looked at each other and subconsciously looked outside the car curtain.

"Your Highness!"

At the same time, outside the carriage, Lin Qingqing's figure approached quickly.

"Your Highness, someone is blocking the street!"

Lin Qingqing reported in a low voice.

"Who is it?"

"It looks like a sixty-year-old woman!"

"A sixty-year-old woman?"

Lin Jiangnian was slightly startled: "What are you doing here?"

"Seems to be……"

Lin Qingqing's tone was also a little strange: "Does it seem like you are here to seek justice from your Highness?"

"Justice?"

"Find me?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the other women in the carriage all looked at Lin Jiangnian.

"What are you looking at?"

Lin Jiangnian felt a little nervous when he was stared at.

"Seeking justice from me?"

"wait……"

Lin Jiangnian's thoughts were a little confused, and he asked Lin Qingqing uncertainly: "Are you sure they..."

"Did you find the wrong person?"

"..." (End of this chapter)