son, don't mess around

Chapter 599: Settlement and Dust Settlement

In the hall, everyone was in an uproar.

If Wu Xian's expression changed after seeing Prince Lin's return, everyone would be worried and speculate.

But when Zhou Yu came back, his face was still gloomy and pale. Although he tried his best to hide it, he still couldn't hide the panic in his eyes.

This scene immediately made everyone present panic.

"Brother Zhou, what on earth happened?!"

"Did Prince Lin threaten you?"

"Say it quickly!"

Countless people focused their eyes on Zhou Yu, anxiously wanting to get a result.

However, Zhou Yu just remained silent. A hint of fear appeared on his pale face. He raised his eyes and met the eyes of Wu Xian on the other side of the crowd.

At this moment, both of them saw the uneasiness and fear in each other's eyes.

It was as if he understood something... The Prince of Lin had some crucial evidence on the two of them!

At this time, the maid in the inner hall reappeared, and her cold voice sounded again. As if summoning the soul, she once again read out a name!
The person whose name was called suddenly felt as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

Wu Xian and Zhou Yu, who had met the Prince of Lin, both changed their expressions. Now, the Prince of Lin wanted to meet them alone. How could this not make people terrified?

The person whose name was called, under the gaze of everyone, gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and followed the maid to the inner courtyard.

At this moment, in the hall, Wu Xian and Zhou Yu looked at each other, and they both saw the fear and timidity in each other's eyes. The two looked at each other and gradually reached a unified opinion.

Wu Xian knew clearly that today's plan to force the emperor to abdicate had failed!
In fact, what he should do most right now is to think about how to save the Wu family.

He never thought that he would be tricked by the Prince of Lin! The Prince of Lin did not show off, but he had already investigated the details of his Wu family.

especially……

When Wu Xian thought of the account book that Lin Jiangnian had just mentioned, his eyes were filled with fear, as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

Although he didn't know which account book Lin Jiangnian had in his hand, but... he did have dealings with the Xunyang Wang family.

There have been some shameful things going on!

A year ago, the Wang family was tragically wiped out, and everyone thought that everything was settled. But no one expected that the prince of Lin was involved and found out some unknown secrets!

Wu Xian doesn't dare to gamble!
He didn't dare to bet on how much information related to his Wu family was contained in the account book in Lin Jiangnian's hand!
Once he loses the bet, the Wu family will surely be wiped out!
Thinking of this, Wu Xian broke out in a cold sweat. He looked up at the countless powerful people from the noble families in the hall, all looking at him with questioning eyes.

Wu Xian took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, please leave today."

Wu Xian's words caused an uproar among the powerful people from various families present. Everyone was stunned and asked the reason.

But Wu Xian didn't explain too much. He looked serious, glanced at everyone present, and said in a deep voice: "We...were so wrong!"

"Before anything serious happens, everyone should go back."

Wu Xian's voice was not loud, but it echoed throughout the silent hall and courtyard.

At this time, someone finally discovered that the door that had been closed before suddenly opened again silently.

And Wu Yue, who was originally blocking the door, had disappeared long ago!
In the hall, apart from the figures of various families and forces, there was no servants from the palace.

After Wu Xian gave this reminder, he said no more and walked out of the yard.

Zhou Yu on the other side was the same. Facing everyone's questions, he showed a bitter smile: "We all underestimated the methods of the Prince of Lin, and..."

At this point, Zhou Yu was silent for a moment, and there was a hint of fear in his tone: "You underestimated the Lin Palace!"

At this point, Zhou Yu shook his head and looked at the several powerful people from the noble families who were on good terms with him in the crowd: "Everyone, go back."

After saying that, Zhou Yu said no more and left with the Zhou family members.

After Wu Xian and Zhou Yu left, everyone present was in chaos.

At this moment, everyone was a little confused!
What exactly is going on?

What magical powers does Prince Lin have?
What did he say to Wu Xian and Zhou Yu?
Why did the two of them change their expressions and retreat and run away after seeing him?

Did Prince Lin hold some leverage over them, or did he bribe the two of them with something?

At this moment, no one knows!
A strange atmosphere enveloped the hall and courtyard.

With the departure of Wu Xian and Zhou Yu, many people began to back out.

Most of them gathered at the Linwang Mansion today just to join in the fun. The life and death of the Chen family was not important to them, they just wanted to use the Chen family's affairs to cause trouble for the Linwang Mansion and profit from it.

But now, Wu Xian and Zhou Yu, who had organized everyone to come here today, had already run away. The remaining people from the small families naturally had a bad feeling.

As soon as Wu Xian and Zhou Yu left, the leaders of other families got up and left under the pretext of something.

There was the first one, then the second, and then the third... Soon, more and more people in power from aristocratic families began to evacuate.

Everyone present was not a fool, and they had already anticipated that the situation was hopeless. Even the people from the Wu and Zhou families had already left, so what was the point of them staying here?
The plan to force the king to abdicate has completely failed!

However, what they couldn't accept the most was that the leaders of their various families gathered here, and almost all the bigwigs who controlled most of the power and economy in Linjiang City gathered in the Linwang Mansion today. Not to mention seeing the Linwang Lord, they didn't even get to see the Linwang Prince, and they just scattered like birds and beasts.

Vulnerable!
After Zhou Yu, the leader of the aristocratic family who was summoned to meet the Prince Lin alone did not come back for a long time!
This makes many people feel more and more fearful and uneasy!
The remaining people from the aristocratic families finally couldn't wait any longer and got up and left.

In the end, the lobby, which should have been crowded with people, was now empty and in a mess.

Extremely deserted!

"all gone?"

In the backyard, in the pavilion.

When Lin Jiangnian received the news, a look of understanding appeared on his face.

"I think highly of them!"

He scoffed and shook his head slightly.

Today, so many people came to the palace to look for trouble, and the momentum was huge. However, it was just thunder and rain!
Each family is for their own benefit, and it is impossible for them to unite as one. Once their own interests are touched, they will surely fall apart in an instant!

We only need to deal with the Wu family and the Zhou family, and the remaining families will be frightened and vulnerable!
The solution is surprisingly simple!
"If they don't leave, they won't be able to leave later!"

In the pavilion, Lin Kong replied in a deep voice.

There was a bit more admiration and conviction in the look he gave to His Highness standing beside him.

Today, the noble families came to force the emperor to abdicate, but the prince did not show up, so His Highness came to deal with it. Lin Kong did not expect that His Highness had already grasped the leverage over the Wu and Zhou families, and easily disintegrated and divided the Wu and Zhou families.

Once the Wu and Zhou families were dealt with, the remaining aristocratic families would not be worth mentioning. All we had to do was create conflicts and crises, and the others would be nothing more than chickens and dogs.

However, although this may seem simple, Wu Zhou and his men are not simple people and are not easily intimidated. However, His Highness is in the pavilion in the courtyard, taking control of the situation as if strolling in the garden.

Just now, Lin Kong stood behind His Highness the whole time and witnessed how the person in charge of the Wu Zhou family was controlled by His Highness.

Thinking of this, Lin Kong looked dazed.

His Highness has really changed. Now, His Highness has indeed acquired many of the demeanor of a prince.

"How's it going over there?"

Lin Jiangnian's voice interrupted Lin Kong's thoughts. Lin Kong said in a deep voice: "When the people from the noble families gathered in the palace, General Dongfang had already led his people out of the palace."

Lin Jiangnian nodded thoughtfully and looked outside the pavilion.

At this moment, in the yard outside the pavilion, a middle-aged man was kneeling, his face pale, frightened and uneasy.

"Master Lu, do you have anything else to say?"

At this moment, the middle-aged man was trembling all over, and his head almost hit the ground: "Your Highness, I, I deserve to die..."

"You old man, you really deserve to die!"

Lin Jiangnian's eyes casually fell on the middle-aged man outside the pavilion. Compared with the Wu family and the Zhou family, the strength of the Lu family was indeed average, and could only be regarded as a second- or third-rate small family in Linjiang City.

But the Lu family is not a family that keeps to themselves. The things they did in private are too numerous to list, but they are also very accurate and can never be wronged.

"As a citizen of Linzhou, you are secretly colluding with Xuzhou and reselling military weapons. You are really bold. You don't really think you can hide it from the palace, do you?"

The middle-aged man was trembling all over, his face was pale, and he could not utter a word. He could only kowtow and beg for mercy.

Having secret dealings with Xuzhou and reselling military weapons, no matter which crime it is, is tantamount to treason!

The outcome is self-evident!

Not only their Lu family, but even many noble families in Linzhou have done such things in private. But they have always felt that it is not known to anyone, and everyone has a tacit understanding not to expose it.

But I didn't expect that the Prince Lin's Mansion had already known all this?
But, why have we waited until now to finally settle the accounts?

Thinking of this, the middle-aged man's face turned pale, and he felt that the end was coming.

At this time, Lin Jiangnian in the pavilion looked indifferent, "This prince can give you a chance to redeem yourself, it depends on whether you can grasp it..."

Hearing this, the middle-aged man suddenly raised his head, his eyes sparkling with excitement, and said in disbelief and surprise: "I, I do!!"

"..."

For the people of Linjiang City, today is undoubtedly a lively day!
A crazy day of eating melons!
The government office publicly tried the case of Chen Hongsheng, the head of the Chen family, for prisoner robbery, and the final result was very gratifying!
Chen Junru was executed and Chen Hongsheng was sentenced to exile!
This result was beyond many people's expectations, but it made countless people applaud!

How can one not feel angry when the head of a noble family who used to be so high and mighty has now met such a fate? !

Some people felt sorry for the Chen family patriarch, who ended up like this. But when they thought about how he indulged his only son Chen Junru in bullying men and women, killing people and setting fires, the last bit of pity disappeared.

And just as the people were applauding, another major event happened in the city!
Many people have discovered that a large number of carriages, horses and sedan chairs have gathered outside the gate of Prince Lin's Mansion today, so densely packed that they almost block the passage of people outside.

Just as the people were wondering whether something big had happened in the Prince Lin's Palace, many soldiers and guards of the Prince Lin's Palace suddenly appeared on the streets of Linjiang City, riding their horses fully armed.

Such a hurried pace aroused the curiosity and discussion of many people!
Many curious people followed and saw the soldiers and guards of the Prince Lin's Palace crossing the streets and heading straight towards the aristocratic families in the city.

Soon, rumors began to spread... The Zhu family, located in the west of the city, was ransacked by Prince Lin's palace!

According to onlookers, the entire Zhu family was surrounded by guards from Prince Lin's Palace, and the soldiers from Prince Lin's Palace directly broke into the Zhu family.

The Zhu family's guard wanted to resist and was beheaded on the spot, and the entire Zhu family was captured!

Before the people had finished eating the melon, news came from the east of the city... The troops from Prince Lin's Mansion raided the Yan family in the east of the city as well!

……

When the news came in one after another, the people were excited!

What's going on?
What happened in Prince Lin’s Mansion today?
Why did they start raiding the house?!
The Prince Lin's Mansion, which had been silent for a long time, made a big move with this move, shocking everyone!

The actions of the Lin Wang Mansion were far from over. Within one day, three or four noble families had their properties confiscated by the Lin Wang Mansion!
There were also many noble families who were also interrogated by the Prince Lin’s Mansion!

Among them, there are also several families with extremely fierce resistance. To be able to survive in Linjiang City and become a big family, their strength should not be underestimated.

Such noble families usually raise assassins and tributes, and some even train troops privately. When the Prince Lin's Palace raided, several noble families resisted fiercely.

But in the end, it was quickly suppressed by the Lin Wang Mansion!

Compared with the Linwang Palace, the number of people in the aristocratic family is still far from enough.

From the information leaked out, it was said that these noble families secretly colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, selling out the news and intelligence of Linzhou and secretly smuggling military supplies.

When the news came out, the people were outraged!
What ordinary people hate most are traitors!
For a time, the reputation of these families plummeted!

It is said that when the heads of those noble families came out of the Prince Lin's Mansion and hurried back home, what was waiting for them was the sharp sword that the Prince Lin's Mansion had been waiting for for a long time!

……

Linjiang City.

In a house surrounded by mountains and water.

Mr. Zhao sat in the attic, his old face slightly serious: "What's the situation in the city?"

"Grandpa, people from all the noble families have gathered at the Linwang Mansion, and the leaders of the Wu and Zhou families have all gone there!"

Zhao Jing seemed to have thought of something, and a sneer appeared on his face: "I think that Prince Lin has no chance of getting away with it this time. I guess he must be sweating profusely now!"

Elder Zhao's eyes narrowed slightly, and a cold expression appeared on his face: "That kid asked for this, he must be taught a profound lesson!"

Thinking of how rudely he had been treated by that kid before, Mr. Zhao's eyes turned slightly cold.

"Grandpa, why don't we go over and take a look today?"

Zhao Jing couldn't help but ask. He really wanted to watch the fun and see how Lin Jiangnian would react when faced with the pressure from the elders of various families today.
Must be wonderful!

"You are still young, you will understand later."

Mr. Zhao shook his head slightly and did not explain too much.

Just as the grandfather and grandson were discussing, suddenly a hurried and anxious footsteps stumbled into the backyard.

"Master, master..."

"Why are you so flustered?" Zhao Jing scolded.

"Outside, outside..."

The servant looked panicked: "Yes, someone wants to see the master!"

"Who wants to see me?"

Old Zhao frowned, looking displeased. Who wanted to see him that could make his servants so flustered?

"Yes, yes...Prince Lin!"

"what?!"

Old Zhao suspected that he had heard it wrongly, and was startled: "Who do you say wants to see me?"