Your Majesty, please stop messing around.

It was late at night and it was early morning.

Everything was silent, and the residential areas in the city had long been plunged into darkness. The people went to bed early, and the entire city gradually fell into a deep sleep.

However, a series of rapid footsteps sounded extremely harsh in this silent night.

In the pitch-black night, several figures hid in the darkness and hurriedly passed by.

This night is destined to be a night that makes it difficult for all the families in Linjiang City to sleep!

The news that the guards of Linwang Mansion surrounded the Chen family and captured Chen Hongsheng, the head of the Chen family, back to Linwang Mansion spread throughout Linjiang City overnight.

Linjiang City already had spies from various aristocratic families, and even though it was late at night, the Linwang Mansion did not hide its whereabouts during this operation, and appeared openly and openly outside the Chen Mansion.

Therefore, as soon as something happened, it spread almost instantly. All the large and small aristocratic families in Linjiang City received the news immediately.

Countless people were shocked, disbelieving, and shocked!

Those in the family who had already gone to bed were woken up one after another by news from people in the family. They were originally in a irritable mood after being disturbed from their clear dreams, but after listening to the servant's report, they suddenly woke up and broke out in a cold sweat.

Countless people were shocked and no longer sleepy. They quickly got up and summoned everyone in the house to discuss the matter overnight.

This night is destined to be a sleepless night!

No one expected that Prince Lin’s Mansion would actually take action against the Chen family!

Everyone knows that the conflicts and grievances between Prince Lin's Mansion and the Chen family have to start with the old woman who blocked the road and came to redress her grievances when Prince Lin came back.

But as things develop, it seems that this is a grudge between Prince Lin and Chen Junru to redress the grievances of the people. But in fact, no one today would be so simple and naive as to think that this is just the case.

If it was really just a grudge between two people, Prince Lin would never be so aggressive and push the Chen family to this point step by step.

Now they even made a surprise attack on the Chen family in the middle of the night and took away Chen Hongsheng, the head of the Chen family. This was undoubtedly a complete break with the Chen family!

No matter what the reason is, Chen Hongsheng, as the head of the Chen family, is also a prominent figure in Linjiang City. Being taken back by Prince Lin now is undoubtedly a humiliation to the Chen family.

I even heard that Prince Lin's Mansion sent a large number of experts to surround the Chen family tonight, and they were determined to attack the Chen family. If Chen Hongsheng hadn't been able to capture him without hesitation, I'm afraid Lin Wangfu would have taken action against the Chen family tonight. By then, there will definitely be a storm.

As a prominent family in Linjiang City, the Chen family represents not only the Chen family, but also the interests of many aristocratic families in Linjiang City as a whole.

Tonight, Prince Lin's Mansion attacks the Chen family. In the eyes of many aristocratic families, does this count as a warning and declaration of war against them by Prince Lin's Mansion?

Does this mean... Prince Lin's Mansion is going to liquidate these aristocratic families?

For a moment, people were panicked!

Especially for those aristocratic families that are close to the Chen family, the lights were brightly lit that night and no one could sleep. People from these aristocratic families gathered together, thinking and discussing with solemn faces... What is the purpose of Lin Wangfu?

Late at night, the atmosphere in the room was heavy.

The lights were bright, shining on everyone's face. Everyone in the room had solemn expressions and looked at each other, but no one spoke.

There were several middle-aged men gathered in the room, all of whom were silent at the moment.

"Everyone, what do you think?"

Finally, a middle-aged man about fifty years old, with a slightly gloomy Chinese character face, who seemed to be the oldest in the crowd, broke the silence.

"Brother Chen was arrested, what do you think?"

As he spoke, the dull atmosphere in the room relaxed a little.

Not long after, someone responded: "I think this matter is not trivial. I'm afraid Prince Lin's Mansion came here to target the Chen family and me."

This person's words caused the others' expressions to darken slightly.

Everyone looked at each other, and another middle-aged man frowned and said, "Lin Hengzhong doesn't seem to be such a reckless person. Could it be that he really wants to be an enemy of our family when he comes to the palace?"

"It is true that our family is not as good as his Prince Lin's Mansion, but if Prince Lin's Mansion really wants to fall out with us, it will definitely not gain much benefit. Such an act that hurts both sides, is this really what Prince Lin's Mansion wants?"

"Brother Zhou, I don't think Prince Lin may have done this. The arrest of Brother Chen was probably done by Prince Lin..."

As soon as these words came out, others present were silent for a moment, looking at each other as if they understood something.

"That prince is a bit too bullying. Brother Chen is also his elder. It doesn't matter that he has no elders. He actually arrested Brother Chen in public. He is really lawless and uneducated!"

Someone snorted coldly, with an ugly look on his face: "What did the Chen family commit? Is there any reason to arrest someone?"

"I've never heard of it, but Prince Lin's men surrounded the Chen family and took Brother Chen away by force!"

"There is no reason to arrest anyone. Does he still have the king's law and Daning's laws in his eyes?!"

"I'm afraid it's not just Brother Chen that he wants to arrest..."

As soon as these words came out, the surroundings fell into silence again. Everyone in the room looked at each other and became a little darker.

Naturally, these people gathered together not to feel sorry for Chen Hongsheng. They were not sure whether Prince Lin was just arresting Chen Hongsheng and beating up the Chen family. Or... I want to beat these aristocratic families!

What they are even more afraid of is that Chen Hongsheng is just the beginning, and it will be their turn next!

Everyone present came from several major families in Linjiang City. These aristocratic families have a deep foundation and high prestige among the people. But even so, once the palace really wants to deal with them. Their fate was no different from that of the Chen family.

"Everyone, we must unite!"

After a moment of silence, the oldest middle-aged man spoke again. He looked at everyone present and said in a deep voice: "The situation in Linjiang City is now chaotic. No matter why Brother Chen was arrested by the Linwang Mansion, this has violated your bottom line!"

"The Linwang Mansion arrested people for no reason, and the one taken away was the dignified head of the Chen family. Today it is Brother Chen, and tomorrow it may be you and me. This matter must not be underestimated!"

This statement naturally aroused the approval of the other family members.

They were terrified and worried about this matter.

"Brother Wu, you are the oldest among the people present, and you are also the most prestigious person in our family. You tell us what to do, and we will listen to you."

"The situation is urgent now, we must unite and cannot let the Lin Wang Mansion continue to act so recklessly!"

"That's right, we can't just sit there and wait for death, we must take action!"

The atmosphere in the room became more lively. Wu Xian's eyes swept across everyone's faces, his face solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Brother Chen was arrested, this case must not be set as a precedent, otherwise we will become the prey of the Lin Wang Mansion in the future, no matter how hard we try, we will be defeated. By slaughter!"

"The Lin Wang Mansion arrested people for no reason, and there must be a reasonable explanation for this matter. If there is no explanation, we will never agree. "

"I need your cooperation to make this matter bigger and guide public opinion. At the same time..."

Speaking of this, Wu Xian paused and narrowed his eyes: "Tomorrow, I will invite the most respected elders in the family to go to the Lin Wang Mansion in person to meet with the Lin Wangye and ask him for an explanation!"

"If he can't give an explanation, or the Lin Wangye still doesn't show up..."

Speaking of this, Wu Xian stopped and looked at everyone.

At this moment, everyone also realized Wu Xian's purpose, and many people's eyes gradually brightened.

Is this going to put pressure on the Lin Wang Mansion to force the palace?

Naturally, these noble families present cannot compete with the Lin Wang Mansion, but the foundation of these noble families over the years should never be underestimated. Especially the respected elders in various families, many of them have a very high status in the hearts of the people of Linjiang City, and some of them are old predecessors who have been praised and respected by the former emperor, and even Prince Lin has to give them some face.

If the people of their various families come together, even the Prince Lin’s Mansion will definitely not have no reaction.

And more importantly...

There has been no news about Prince Lin for a long time. Since the last attack, there has been no movement.

In Linjiang City, some bad news about Prince Lin has been circulating.

Even the rumor that Prince Lin was seriously injured and died has long been circulated in various families. Although there is no confirmation, there seems to be a trace under various signs.

Especially the fact that Prince Lin has been messing around during this period, it makes people doubt this... If Prince Lin is still alive, how can he let this playboy do whatever he wants?

And this is also the best opportunity to test Prince Lin!

If the Lin Prince still does not show up despite the joint pressure from their families, it probably means...

The Lin Prince really had an accident!

Now, it is just the Lin Prince who is suppressing the news to cover it up.

But sooner or later, this matter will be exposed!

Once the news of the death of the Lin Prince is made public, the entire Lin Prince's mansion will surely fall into chaos. They will no longer have to be afraid of the Lin Prince's mansion. How much trouble can a little Lin Prince cause?

"Brother Wu, it's a good plan. My Zhou family is willing to cooperate with Brother Wu and go to the Linwang Mansion together to ask the prince for an explanation."

"My Zhao family is willing too. The Linwang Mansion arrests people without reason. This matter must not set a precedent. The prince must give us an explanation!"    "We are all willing to cooperate!"

"..."

"Okay!"

Wu Xian looked at the people from various families in the room who responded one after another, narrowed his eyes, and sneered: "This time, our families will unite and unite as one. We will definitely be able to rescue Brother Chen and let his Linwang Mansion know that we can't be easily provoked."

"This Linjiang City is not a place where his Linwang Mansion can have complete control!"

"..."

That night, the whole Linjiang City was very busy!

Many people from the families suffered from insomnia, but Lin Jiangnian slept well that night.

When he woke up, it was already dawn!

The pair of maids outside the door helped Lin Jiangnian change his clothes and wash up. When they finished all this, Lin Qingqing had been waiting outside the courtyard for a long time.

"Your Highness, I have captured Chen Hongsheng and brought him back to the palace last night!"

"Capture?"

Hearing this, Lin Jiangnian glanced at Lin Qingqing and asked in surprise: "Did you take action?"

"No."

Lin Qingqing shook her head quickly: "Chen Hongsheng was very cooperative and did not conflict with us."

Lin Jiangnian nodded slightly, which was within his expectations.

Last night, Lin Qingqing brought a large number of the prince's personal troops and the guards of the Linwang Palace, murderous and aggressive.

With such a battle, any family in Linjiang City would have to weigh their fears.

The old fox Chen Hongsheng is not a fool. If he really wanted to take action last night, he would definitely not get any benefits.

The Chen family has many masters. Such a family must have a large number of master guards, and most of them even have a family guard army behind the scenes.

But Lin Jiangnian is sure that Chen Hongsheng dare not take action. Not to mention that Lin Qingqing brought many masters. Once the Chen family really fights with the Lin Wang Mansion, no matter what the result is, the Chen family will be guilty!

That is exactly what Lin Jiangnian wants.

Therefore, Chen Hongsheng will never be so irrational unless it is absolutely necessary.

"Shouldn't be violent?" Lin Jiangnian asked uncertainly.

Lin Qingqing bowed her head and said respectfully: "Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely invite him back politely and will not use force."

"That's good."

Lin Jiangnian nodded: "It's good that I didn't use force."

After all, Chen Hongsheng's status is not ordinary. He dare not resist the Lin Wang Mansion, and Lin Jiangnian cannot let him get hurt.

Otherwise, it will be difficult to explain to the other noble families.

"What is the situation of the other noble families?" Lin Jiangnian asked again.

Hearing this, Lin Qingqing's face was a little solemn: "Your Highness, the situation is not good."

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows: "Are there many people coming?"

"Not only a lot, but also..."

Lin Qingqing said solemnly: "There are also many respected elders..."

"The news spread to the ears of various families last night. Many people from various families came this morning, including many big figures..."

"Among them, there are several old seniors from the family. Even our prince has to give some face. They came to visit and said they wanted to see the prince..."

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows: "Where are they?"

"I didn't dare to stop them. I welcomed them into the palace and settled them properly. They are currently in the palace. Your Highness, what do you think...how to deal with them?"

Lin Qingqing asked cautiously.

Lin Jiangnian asked casually: "What did the prince say?"

Lin Qingqing said: "The prince didn't say anything, nor did he say he wanted to see them."

"That's fine, let them go." Lin Jiangnian waved his hand.

Lin Qingqing was startled: "Ignore them?"

"They are here to see the prince, not to see me."

Lin Jiangnian sneered: "Since the prince won't see them, let them go."

Lin Qingqing worriedly said: "But they stay in the palace and refuse to leave..."

"Then let them stay."

Lin Jiangnian said casually: "Let the palace keep a few rooms for them to stay. Although these old guys want to take advantage of their age, we can't be less polite in our palace, understand?"

"...Yes!"

"Where is Chen Hongsheng?"

Lin Jiangnian asked again.

"I brought him back last night and placed him in the side courtyard of the palace according to your instructions, and ordered the masters to keep a close watch on him."

"Okay, let's go and take a look!"

Lin Jiangnian waved his hand and walked out of the courtyard.

...

In the side courtyard, there was silence.

There were guards and masters guarding outside the courtyard, and the surroundings were strict.

In the courtyard, Chen Hongsheng, dressed in a gray robe, stood in the courtyard.

The weather was good, the sun rose slowly from the east, shining into the courtyard, and also reflecting a calm, slightly gloomy face.

Until, footsteps were heard behind him.

Chen Hongsheng turned around, and when his eyes fell on the young man in his sight. In an instant, the cold and suppressed anger spread.

The murderous aura also spread in an instant!

But the young man in his sight always looked calm and walked into the courtyard with a faint smile on his face.

Staring at the middle-aged man in the courtyard with a gloomy face and angrily staring at him, he smiled and greeted him.

"Uncle Chen, how are you!"

"..." (End of this chapter)