Your Majesty, please stop messing around.

Lin Jiangnian's tone was understated, but the words he said were murderous.

The faces of the people present changed immediately!

No one expected that Lin Jiangnian would suddenly bring up the late emperor at this time.

The surroundings were silent, and Zhao Jing's face was even paler. Facing Lin Jiangnian's questioning, he retreated step by step, and couldn't say a complete sentence for a long time.

"I, I..."

His voice trembled, and he was afraid under Lin Jiangnian's gaze. He subconsciously lowered his head to avoid his sight. He could only look at his grandfather for help, hoping that his grandfather would stand up and punish this arrogant and domineering prince of Lin.

"Jing'er, don't be rude and presumptuous!"

At this moment, the silent old man Zhao suddenly shouted coldly.

His tone was serious, with a bit of severe blame.

Zhao Jing was shocked, his face was pale, and his head was lowered: "Grandpa, I, I know..."

Then, Zhao Jing stood behind Zhao Lao, lowered his head and stopped talking, very low-key.

Lin Jiangnian watched this scene quietly, and he felt amused.

This old man seemed to be scolding in a stern tone, but in fact he was protecting Zhao Jing, and turned his remarks just now into a young man who didn't know etiquette.

In this way, it would not make much sense for Lin Jiangnian to continue to pull.

Of course, if Lin Jiangnian insisted on pulling, it would really make Zhao Jing drink a pot, and scare him so much that he couldn't sleep well for ten days or half a month.

It is estimated that after today, the next time he has a chance to see him, he will have to avoid him as much as possible.

After scolding Zhao Jing, Mr. Zhao looked up at Lin Jiangnian in the center of the hall again, staring at the Prince of Lin in front of him!

He was not familiar with Lin Jiangnian, and the last time he saw this kid in front of him was many years ago.

In recent years, his body has gradually become less strong, and he has had fewer interactions with the Prince of Lin's Mansion. When he first met this kid, he was just a spearhead kid. But now, this Prince of Lin has grown up!

At this moment, Lin Jiangnian in Zhao Lao's sight vaguely had some of Lin Hengzhong's aura back then.

He even seemed to be more arrogant and presumptuous than Lin Hengzhong!

Zhao Lao narrowed his eyes slightly. Lin Hengzhong back then was already arrogant, but he was also very disciplined in his style and in all aspects.

And this kid in front of him...

He didn't show any respect to him in his words, deeds, or expressions.

Zhao Lao's heart sank slightly, and his face became a little gloomy.

"I came to the Linwang Mansion this time because I have something important to discuss with the prince. It is both a public and a private matter!"

"Since the prince is not in good health now, I will not beat around the bush."

Old Zhao stared at Lin Jiangnian and asked, "I heard that the prince arrested Chen Hongsheng, the head of the Chen family, in public a few days ago?"

Lin Jiangnian looked calm: "It is true."

"As the head of the Chen family, Chen Hongsheng has made a lot of contributions to Linjiang City over the years. Not to mention his merits, he has also worked hard, and he has a good relationship with the prince..."

Old Zhao asked coldly: "Now that the prince is not in good health, the prince is in charge of the overall situation of the palace, but he arrested Chen Hongsheng for no reason. Chen Hongsheng, I'm afraid it's hard to convince the public!"

Facing the questioning of Mr. Zhao, Lin Jiangnian said calmly: "This prince has his own reasons for this matter, so please don't worry about it!"

"After all, Chen Hongsheng is the head of a noble family. If Your Highness arrests him, how can other noble families feel at ease? Your Highness is not afraid of causing panic among other noble families and uproar among the people?"

"I didn't care about this matter at first, but after all, it is related to the stability of Linjiang City and the future of Linwang Mansion. It's not easy for Linjiang City to have the current prosperity in recent years. It is the result of the joint efforts of all parties. I don't want Your Highness to be impulsive and confused for a while and ruin the current situation!"

Lin Jiangnian smiled but didn't say anything, sneering in his heart.

This old thing is threatening him?

He still knows how to say high-sounding words!

What does Linjiang City have to do with this old thing?

What contribution did he make to Linwang Mansion today?

Now he is licking his face to get credit?

Over the years, how many dirty things have his Zhao family done in the name of Lin Wangfu in Linzhou? Doesn't this old man know it?

"Don't bother Mr. Zhao about this matter. This prince will make the decision."

Lin Jiangnian's tone was indifferent, and he didn't give Mr. Zhao any face.

When Mr. Zhao saw Lin Jiangnian's attitude, his face changed slightly.

This kid actually ignored him so much?

He had said so much, but this kid's attitude was still so cold, and his tone didn't even show any intention of explaining, which made Mr. Zhao angry.

He came to Lin Wangfu this time just to be the peacemaker!

He thought that with his status and qualifications, he came to Lin Wangfu to meet Lin Hengzhong this time, and Lin Hengzhong would at least give him some face.

He never thought that he didn't meet Lin Hengzhong, but met this prince of Lin Wang who he didn't take seriously.

But in his eyes, this prince of Lin Wang should be respectful to him!

A prince of Lin Wang who has made no achievements, heard that this boy is just an unlearned and unskilled playboy, a brat who is arrogant because of Lin Hengzhong's reputation!

Even Lin Hengzhong has to respect him a little bit, so when such a brat sees him, he must treat him respectfully and respectfully?

Who would have thought that this kid didn't take him seriously at all! Whether it's tone, words or actions, there is no respect at all.

What's more, he said so much, but the prince of Lin Wang was still indifferent.

He even hinted that he was meddling in other people's business?

Old Zhao was furious, and his face was gloomy: "I would like to ask the prince, what crime did Chen Hongsheng commit?"

"If the prince does not give an explanation, I am afraid it will be difficult to convince the public!"

Facing the unfriendly questioning of Old Zhao, Lin Jiangnian looked calm: "This prince has handed Chen Hongsheng over to the government office. As for what he has done, the government office will give a fair result."

"If Old Zhao wants to know, wait a little longer. The government office should announce it soon!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone around looked at each other in surprise. It seemed that some people did not expect that the prince of Lin would be so tough.

Even Old Zhao was ignored?

He did not give face at all?

Wait for the government office to announce it?

Who doesn't know that the government office has been controlled by your people, Lin Jiangnian?

Now you have the final say in the government office. What Chen Hongsheng has done is not a matter of your words?

Hearing this, Old Zhao's face became a little more gloomy.

"Good, good, good!"

Mr. Zhao said "good" three times in a row, staring at Lin Jiangnian: "He is indeed worthy of being the son of Lin Hengzhong, and he should not be underestimated!"

"I was wrong!"

It seemed like a compliment, but in fact it was full of irony!

Lin Jiangnian didn't seem to hear it, and smiled: "Thank you, Mr. Zhao, for your compliment!"

"Mr. Zhao rarely comes all the way to the Linwang Mansion, and I think he must be exhausted from the journey. Why don't you stay in the palace for the time being, take a good rest, and recuperate, so that the younger generation can take care of Mr. Zhao more, what do you think?"

"No need!"

Mr. Zhao's face was slightly pale, and he waved his hand to refuse.

How dare he live in this Linwang Mansion?

"Regarding Chen Hongsheng's matter, I hope that the prince will think twice before acting, and not do anything reckless and foolish, so as not to cause unnecessary turmoil and trouble, and lose the face of Prince Lin!"

"By then, you will become a laughing stock of the world!"

Old Zhao looked at Lin Jiangnian in front of him with cold eyes, and his tone was not polite at all. After that, he stood up with crutches: "Jing'er, let's go!"

Zhao Jing, who had been standing behind Old Zhao without saying a word, hurried forward to support his grandfather as if waking up from a dream.

"Grandpa, where are we going?"

"Is there no place for you and me in Linjiang City?"

Old Zhao snorted coldly.

Zhao Jing hurriedly lowered his head and helped his grandfather to leave.

In the hall, the people from other families saw Old Zhao get up and leave, and they also got up and found an excuse to leave.

Not long after, the hall was empty.

Lin Jiangnian was left standing in the middle of the hall, watching Old Zhao leave with a calm expression.

"This Zhao Qing, he is here with bad intentions!"

At this time, a slightly brisk voice came from the back of the hall.

Lin Jiangnian turned his head and saw Jinxiu, who was dressed in a light red skirt, holding up her skirt and walking towards him.

"Are you eavesdropping again?"

Lin Jiangnian took a look and knew that Jinxiu had just been hiding behind and eavesdropping again.

"How can it be called eavesdropping?!"

Jinxiu straightened her tall and full chest with confidence and smiled lightly: "I am listening openly!"

Lin Jiangnian did not argue with her, raised his eyebrows and looked outside the courtyard: "What do you think?"

Jinxiu glanced outside the door and said seriously: "I think his purpose is not simple!"

"What do you mean?"

"This Zhao Qing is very old, and it seems that he will not live for many years. This time he was invited out, and the person behind him must be not simple." Jinxiu smiled and narrowed her beautiful eyes, which was very beautiful.

Lin Jiangnian looked at her and smiled, "Who do you think it is?"

"I'm afraid it's not just these noble families..."

Jinxiu thought thoughtfully, "This Zhao Qing is not a fool, he can't be unaware of the benefits. In addition to his relationship with your palace, under normal circumstances, he will not come forward to destroy and shake the relationship with your palace because of the pressure from other noble families!"

"Under normal circumstances, as long as the Zhao family does not mess around, Zhao Qing's contribution to supporting Prince Lin's enthronement is enough to preserve the Zhao family's prosperity and wealth for decades, so..."

Lin Jiangnian Hearing the meaning of Jinxiu's words: "You mean, Zhao Qing's appearance this time may be the intention of the Zhao family?"

"This possibility cannot be ruled out..."

Jinxiu nodded, and a look of understanding appeared on her pretty face: "To be precise, it must be related to the Zhao family!"

"If the Zhao family had no ulterior motives, they probably wouldn't let Zhao Qing come all the way to get involved in this mess. Just now, Zhao Qing's tone to His Highness was extremely unfriendly, and he was obviously well prepared... I'm afraid that the Zhao family is playing some dishonorable role behind the scenes."

Hearing this, Lin Jiangnian sighed with emotion.

"The Zhao family was indeed a staunch supporter of the prince back then, but I didn't expect that they have changed their minds now."

"Isn't this normal?"

Jinxiu's beautiful eyes were bright, she blinked and smiled lightly: "Didn't the Zhao family also see the potential of Prince Lin back then?"

"Now..."

Speaking of this, Jinxiu seemed to think of something, and said thoughtfully: "I don't think the Zhao family will necessarily betray Prince Lin's Mansion, nor can it be considered as having changed their minds. Aristocratic families like them will never be truly honest..."

"I think the Zhao family got involved in this matter, most likely to take advantage of the opportunity to make some money."

Lin Jiangnian was silent. Jinxiu's speculation and analysis were probably correct. The Zhao family did not have the idea of ​​betraying Prince Lin's Mansion.

That's unrealistic!

It's not good for the Zhao family!

The Zhao family came forward this time, even the old Zhao Qing came forward, mostly for the benefit!

To be more precise, it should be called... taking advantage of the fire? !

"Your Highness, how are you going to deal with it?"

Jinxiu looked at Lin Jiangnian, with a smile on her face, and blinked at Lin Jiangnian.

Smart and curious.

"An old thing can't stir up any waves."

Lin Jiangnian shook his head, not taking Zhao Qing to heart at all: "If he wants to toss, let him toss, it won't be long before he has a good life."

"Let's see how he can toss!"

"..."

Outside the Linwang Mansion.

The atmosphere was dull.

"This Linwang Prince is really too much, too much!"

"He doesn't know how to respect his elders, and he is so arrogant, talking back to you, old Zhao, he is simply arrogant!"

"How can this boy have the style of Linwang Prince, how can he have the style of Linwang Lord? If he is allowed to inherit the Linwang Mansion in the future, I'm afraid it will be bad!"

"..."

After leaving the Linwang Mansion, people from various families gathered around Old Zhao, and they were filled with righteous indignation and condemned Lin Jiangnian.

They didn't expect that after spending so much effort to invite Mr. Zhao out, they didn't expect that the Prince of Lin would not even give Mr. Zhao face!

While they were angry, many people sneered in their hearts and made their own calculations.

Lin Jiangnian really didn't know how high the sky was and was extremely arrogant. After offending Mr. Zhao this time, Mr. Zhao would definitely not let it go. With Mr. Zhao's influence in Linjiang City, this matter would never end so easily.

Therefore, everyone had ulterior motives, but without exception, they were secretly fanning the flames and wanted to continue to escalate the situation.

And under the fanning of the flames, Mr. Zhao's face was also extremely gloomy. Today in the Linwang Mansion, he can be said to have lost face.

Being ignored by a junior!

This made Mr. Zhao, who had lived for decades for this face, very angry.

If he hadn't tried his best to recommend Lin Hengzhong in front of the late emperor, and let the noble families secretly provide Lin Hengzhong with money, food and power support, could he, Lin Hengzhong, be crowned king by the late emperor?

He, Zhao Qing, made a great contribution to this!

Because of this, Lin Hengzhong has respected him and made him a guest of honor over the years! And Zhao Qing also thought so, without him, there would be no Lin Hengzhong today!

This idea has long been deeply rooted in his mind.

He didn't think there was any problem at all!

Even in the entire Zhao family, many people thought so.

And the Zhao family has relied on this to do some unknown things in Linzhou over the years.

The people of other families also know, but no one dares to provoke!

But today, the prince of Lin did not give Zhao Qing any face, which made Zhao Qing feel greatly humiliated!

A little junior, so safe and sound?

Without him, you wouldn't be here today?

It's so outrageous!

"This boy is arrogant, has no manners or rules, and has no upbringing!"

Old Zhao's face was gloomy, and he said coldly: "Since Lin Hengzhong can't discipline him well, then I will discipline him on behalf of Lin Hengzhong!"

"Jing'er, let's go!"

"..." (End of this chapter)