son, don't mess around

As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person!
But for some reason, when Chen Hongsheng saw the young man in front of him with a warm face and a very bright smile, he had an urge to punch him hard in the face!
calm down!

Be calm!
Chen Hongsheng's expression became more and more alert. He had underestimated this prince!

This prince may seem harmless on the surface, but he actually has a weird mind... and is not a good person!
It was obviously directed at him!
Even Lin Hengzhong had to give him some face, but this Prince Lin dared to block him outside the door so blatantly, and now he was so perfunctory as to perform such an insulting scene to him.

It was definitely not the behavior of a dandy prince; it was clear that he came prepared.

As the thought flashed through his mind, Chen Hongsheng looked at the "harmless" prince in front of him and forced a smile on his face.

"how come?"

"I heard that the prince just came back from the capital, and he must be very busy. My visit today is considered a disturbance. I hope that the prince does not blame me."

"Uncle Chen, that's really serious!"

Lin Jiangnian waved his hand and said with a smile: "Uncle Chen and my father are good friends. He is considered my elder. I am so happy that Uncle Chen came to visit me. How dare I blame him?"

The housekeeper who followed Chen Hongsheng heard this and felt angry. This Prince Lin really knew how to lie. If he hadn't done it on purpose, how could the guards of the palace dare to stop their master outside the door?

It's obvious that he did it on purpose to intimidate his master, and now he's pretending to be afraid?
As the housekeeper of the Chen family, when have I ever suffered such humiliation?
However, when he thought of the other party's identity, the butler suppressed his anger.

"Hey, Uncle Chen is here to visit us. How can we let him stand outside the door? Please come in quickly!"

Lin Jiangnian seemed to have realized what was happening and quickly greeted him, "Uncle Chen, please come in!"

After saying that, he turned his head and looked at the guards at the door: "What are you still standing there for? Why don't you entertain Uncle Chen properly?"

"If you neglect me, I'll deal with you later!"

……

In the reception room of Prince Lin’s Mansion.

The servants in the mansion brought tea and food to entertain Chen Hongsheng who had finally entered the palace.

But Chen Hongsheng's face still didn't look very good!

Having been tricked by the Prince of Lin and seeing his hypocritical enthusiasm, he felt so angry that he had no place to vent.

"I heard that the prince was assassinated some time ago. I wonder how he is doing now? Is he feeling better?"

After a long silence, a smile appeared on Chen Hongsheng's face, and he asked, breaking the silence.

"Thank you Uncle Chen for your concern."

Lin Jiangnian said with a smile: "It's fine. My father won't die. Don't worry, Uncle Chen."

Chen Hongsheng: “…”

Who would describe their father like this?
Can't die?
This made Chen Hongsheng even more confused and cautious... What is the current situation of Prince Lin?
Dead? Or alive?

Or seriously injured?
After hearing Lin Jiangnian's answer, Chen Hongsheng became even more worried.

However, he still suppressed his emotions for the time being.

"Linjiang City is still waiting for the prince to take charge of the situation. As long as the prince is okay, I am relieved."

Chen Hongsheng opened his mouth, his eyes fell on Lin Jiangnian, and he slowly said: "I came here today to find His Highness for another matter. Is it convenient?"

"Oh?"

Lin Jiangnian showed a look of surprise and astonishment: "I wonder what Uncle Chen wants to talk to me about?"

Still pretending!

A hint of gloom flashed across Chen Hongsheng's eyes.

He realized that if he didn't take the initiative to mention it today, the Prince of Lin would probably play dumb. But once he brought it up first, he would definitely be in a passive position.

"Today, I came here for my rebellious son!"

Chen Hongsheng narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Lin Jiangnian with deep eyes. After weighing the pros and cons, he spoke in a deep voice: "I heard from the servants in the mansion that His Highness sent people to arrest my rebellious son yesterday. Is this true?"

"What? Is there such a thing?!"

Lin Jiangnian's face was full of surprise: "Did Uncle Chen misunderstand something? Why would this prince arrest Uncle Chen's son?"

"Could it be a mistake?"

Chen Hongsheng suppressed his anger and said, "It is absolutely true. That rebellious son was captured by His Highness's men."

So many people heard him personally order the arrest yesterday, and now they are playing dumb with him? !
"yesterday?"

Lin Jiangnian's face was still full of surprise: "Shouldn't this be? Why would this prince arrest Uncle Chen's son? Isn't this nonsense? However, this prince did order the arrest of a person yesterday, but I heard that the man was a beast who took someone else's wife and daughter by force and beat someone's husband to death in public..."

Having said this, Lin Jiangnian suddenly shut up, as if he realized something, and his eyes became a little strange, as if he had suddenly realized something.

When he looked at Chen Hongsheng, his expression was somewhat doubtful, as if he was a little... embarrassed?
At this time, Chen Hongsheng's face had already turned very dark. He said in a slightly cold voice: "The man that Your Highness arrested is my rebellious son!"

"However, there is absolutely no such thing as forcibly taking someone else's wife and daughter, or killing someone in the street. It was all framed by others."

Of course, Chen Hongsheng would never admit this!

He also understood that the Prince Lin in front of him was deliberately forcing him to speak, but he had no choice but to come!

Chen Junru fell into the Lin Wang Mansion. If he didn't take him away quickly, there was no telling how the situation would turn out.

"Like this?"

Lin Jiangnian suddenly realized, "So, I have wrongly blamed Master Chen?"

"That's right. Young Master Chen is Uncle Chen's beloved son. How could he do something worse than an animal? Someone must have slandered him!"

Lin Jiangnian's expression became angry, and he turned his head immediately: "Someone come here!"

"Your Highness."

A guard appeared outside the hall.

It was Lin Kong.

"what happened?"

Lin Jiangnian said in a slightly cold voice, "Mr. Chen is innocent, how could he rape other people's wives and daughters? You have arrested the wrong person, why don't you apologize to Uncle Chen as soon as possible!"

Lin Kong: “…”

His Highness ordered the arrest of the man. His Highness knows better than anyone whether Chen Junru has any problems or not.

However, since His Highness had said so, Lin Kong naturally would not expose it, and said in a very cooperative manner: "Your Highness, I did not arrest the wrong person!"

"How come you didn't arrest the wrong person? Did you do this on purpose?"

"That's absolutely not the case!"

Lin Kong had a tough look on his face. He turned his head and glanced at Chen Hongsheng, then said firmly, "I have already found out that Mr. Chen's son is indeed suspected of raping other people's wives and daughters!"

"what?!"

Lin Jiangnian showed a look of astonishment on his face: "How is it possible?! How could Uncle Chen's beloved son do such a thing? Is someone framing him?!"

"I can't guarantee it, but this matter is indeed related to Master Chen."

Lin Kong saw the hint in his own prince's eyes and said calmly, "I am also following the dynasty's laws. Before Mr. Chen is cleared of suspicion, I invite Mr. Chen to come to the palace for a visit."

As a subordinate, you should take all the blame on yourself. There are few fools who can survive in the Linwang Mansion.

"Uncle Chen, I'm afraid this matter may be a bit troublesome..."

After listening to it, Lin Jiangnian looked at Chen Hongsheng and said with some embarrassment: "Uncle Chen, you heard it too... Of course, I believe there must be some misunderstanding. But they are also acting in accordance with the law, so please don't make things difficult for them, Uncle Chen..."

Chen Hongsheng looked at the two people in front of him with a gloomy face, singing the same tune. He naturally didn't believe that Lin Jiangnian was unaware of the situation. This scene was clearly performed for him!
Lin Jiangnian removed himself from the matter, pushed all the responsibility onto his subordinates, and even brought up the laws of Daning.

Obviously, he was prepared!

"But don't worry, Uncle Chen. This prince will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly. Young Master Chen will never be wronged in the palace. After the matter is investigated thoroughly, this prince will personally send Young Master Chen back to the Chen Mansion."

"Uncle Chen, what do you think?" Chen Hongsheng looked at the young face in front of him with a smile on his face, which was very sincere and kind.

But when Chen Hongsheng saw it, he inexplicably felt a chill.

In the past, he never took the Prince of Lin seriously, even though he was Lin Hengzhong's son. But how scheming could a dandy boy who grew up in a wealthy environment have?

But today, he truly witnessed the 'cunning' side of the Prince of Lin.

He has changed a lot after not seeing him for a year!
This feeling made Chen Hongsheng feel a little uneasy!
"In that case, thank you very much, Prince!"

Chen Hongsheng had a fake smile on his face. He had already said everything by the Prince of Lin, who had blocked all his escape routes.

Nothing more can be said now.

Today, he is afraid that he cannot take Chen Junru away.

"It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now!"

Chen Hongsheng got up and left.

"Someone, come and see Uncle Chen off!"

"No need!"

Chen Hongsheng waved his sleeves and left the Prince Lin's Mansion with the butler beside him.

After leaving the palace, the butler who had remained silent all along finally showed an anxious look on his face: "Master, are we not going to save the young master?"

"Save? How?!"

Outside the palace, Chen Hongsheng's eyes were deep and cold: "This Lin Jiangnian has blocked all my words and didn't give me a chance to speak!"

The housekeeper was a little aggrieved: "This Prince Lin, is it true that he doesn't give the master a bit of face?"

"Oh, if he would give me some respect, he wouldn't have acted like this today!"

Chen Hongsheng sneered.

The attitude displayed by Prince Lin today clearly shows that he has no intention of releasing the person.

If he forced the palace to release the people, let alone whether Junru could be rescued, he was afraid that as soon as the people were released, the news that his Chen family was bullying others and putting pressure on the Linwang Palace would spread throughout Linjiang City.

By then, their Chen family will really become the target of public criticism!
The housekeeper also realized this, and his face looked a little ugly: "Then Master, are we not going to save the young master?"

"If the young master falls into the Linwang Mansion, the consequences will be disastrous!"

Chen Hongsheng looked unhappy and cursed: "This rebellious son caused all the trouble himself. If he hadn't done such a stupid thing, would I have to be so embarrassed today?!"

"Something that fails to accomplish anything but fails to accomplish anything!"

The butler didn't dare to speak, he could sense that the master was very angry!
After a while, Chen Hongsheng took a deep breath and gradually calmed down. Then he narrowed his eyes and said, "Send someone to send a letter to the other families, asking them to put pressure on the Lin Palace and make things look better!"

The housekeeper understood what the master meant and was a little worried: "Master, will our actions anger that Prince Lin?"

"I'm afraid he can't take care of himself now!"

Chen Hongsheng said in a cold voice: "Is Lin Hengzhong really okay? Why hasn't he shown up for such a long time? It is very likely that he has a big problem now, and it is even more likely..."

He didn't continue, but the butler understood.

It had been so long since Prince Lin was attacked, but there had been no news from Prince Lin's mansion. No one knew what had happened, but as time went on, many people were increasingly inclined to speculate that something had happened to Lin Hengzhong.

"Without Lin Hengzhong, how can he, the prince of Lin, represent the Lin Palace?"

Chen Hongsheng said coldly: "I want to see how capable he is!"

"..."

Wangfu.

After Chen Hongsheng left, Lin Jiangnian's smile gradually faded. He stretched, stood up, and glanced at Lin Kong outside the courtyard: "Send someone to keep an eye on other families in Linjiang City, especially those that are closely related to the Chen family, and see if they have any movement..."

"Yes."

Lin Kong received the order and retreated.

Lin Jiangnian looked at the sky and it was still early.

He hasn't had time to rest properly since returning to the palace yesterday.

Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian turned around and was about to leave.

A figure in white appeared silently in the corridor and stood there quietly, looking at him.

"Why are you here?"

Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised and walked closer.

In the corridor, Li Piaomiao's long black hair fluttered in the wind, her expression was calm, and she stared at Lin Jiangnian quietly.

"Were you eavesdropping just now?"

Li Piaomiao did not answer and continued to stare at him.

"What's the matter? Just tell me directly."

Lin Jiangnian sighed. Based on past experience, Li Piaomiao must have something to ask him.

Looking at her expression, Lin Jiangnian guessed most of it.

As expected, Li Piaomiao was silent for a moment and then spoke.

"Ruyilou!"

Concise and concise.

The cold face and thin red lips uttered an inhuman tone.

"So urgent?"

Li Piaomiao said nothing.

"alright."

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and said, "It's no problem to take you to Ruyi Tower, but I have a request!"

Li Piaomiao looked at him.

"Once you're inside, you can't act alone, you can't wander around, and you can't leave my sight... Especially on the top floor, no outsiders are allowed to get close."

"Understand?"

Li Piaomiao's face was expressionless.

He seemed a little unhappy with Lin Jiangnian's tone, but did not show it.

Nodded silently.

"That!"

Lin Jiangnian nodded: "Come with me."

As he spoke, Lin Jiangnian led her outside.

After walking for a while, Li Piaomiao frowned slightly, "This is not the way to Ruyi Tower!"

"Hey, you're pretty familiar with my family?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her sideways and said happily, "Don't ask so many questions, just follow me first!"

Li Piaomiao looked at Lin Jiangnian's unreasonable demeanor with a blank expression. But in the end, she still showed nothing.

I followed him silently. (End of this chapter)