Your Majesty, please stop messing around.

It's getting dark.

Inside the Jiang Mansion.

"That brat hasn't come back yet?"

In the front hall, Jiang Yuxiang, wearing a warm yellow dress, sat under the eaves, looking out into the distance at the courtyard, where it was already dark.

"Fourth Miss, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Miss Zhiyuan haven't come back yet."

The maid next to her spoke in a low voice.

Hearing this, Jiang Yuxiang frowned and said, "Why aren't you coming back yet?"

"Could it be that he went off to hang out somewhere?"

Jiang Yuxiang frowned.

That’s right!

They hadn't seen each other for half a year, and now they must be a single man and a single woman, with a burning desire that would spark at the first touch. At this time, other people were just an eyesore.

The two of them might not come back tonight?!

When he thought of this, Jiang Yuxiang's expression became more and more strange. Hesitating, a strange idea emerged in his mind.

After a while, Jiang Yuxiang collected his thoughts and sighed softly.

"Forget it, leave them alone!"

Jiang Yuxiang slowly stood up and was about to leave.

At this time, there was a sound of quick footsteps outside the courtyard: "Fourth Miss, His Highness and Miss Zhiyuan are back!"

Hearing this, Jiang Yuxiang's eyes suddenly lit up and she quickly walked out of the hall.

Outside the Jiang residence, a carriage slowly stopped. Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan got off the carriage and returned to the Jiang residence.

"Kite!"

Inside the mansion, Jiang Yuxiang walked up to the two of them and looked at them critically.

Especially when Jiang Yuxiang's eyes fell on Zhiyuan and saw that Zhiyuan had a calm expression, clear eyes, and her face and clothes were intact, for some reason, she felt a little relieved.

Then, his eyes fell on Lin Jiangnian.

"Aunt, what do you mean by the way you look at me?"

Lin Jiangnian felt something was wrong.

"I thought you two wouldn't be coming back today?!"

A strange look appeared in Jiang Yuxiang's eyes, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised as he looked at the two of them.

Very meaningful!

Lin Jiangnian understood.

"Aunt, what are you talking about? Where can we go if we don't come back?"

Lin Jiang coughed young.

"Who knows?"

"Really?!"

Jiang Yuxiang was somewhat unconvinced. She pulled Zhiyuan to her side and looked her up and down carefully.

It shouldn't be like this!

I haven't seen him for nearly half a year, and this brat is at the age when his energy and blood are the most vigorous. It's like a new marriage after a long separation... After not seeing each other for such a long time, didn't the two of them do anything?

It can be seen that Zhiyuan's expression seems to be as if he has done nothing...

Could this brat possibly become a good man?

"Aunt, what do you mean by this?"

Lin Jiangnian understood what he heard. Was he suspecting that he had done something to Zhiyuan?

“Shut up!”

However, Jiang Yuxiang did not give Lin Jiangnian a chance to speak. She turned to look at Zhiyuan, trying to see something.

Zhiyuan also felt a little uncomfortable with the look in her aunt's eyes. She looked away slightly, feeling guilty and nervous: "No..."

"All right."

After looking for a while and not being able to see anything, Jiang Yuxiang gave up.

I feel relieved too!

The cabbages in my own garden have not been eaten!

"You have some conscience!"

As Jiang Yuxiang spoke, she pulled the kite, glanced at Lin Jiangnian, and warned: "This brat hasn't come to see you for so long, you must not forgive him so easily..."

"Listen to my aunt, I must teach him a lesson..."

Zhiyuan listened at the side without saying a word, just nodded slightly.

Lin Jiangnian followed behind, feeling somewhat helpless. His aunt was still the same aunt, always giving bad advice.

But...

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyes and glanced at the two people in front of him. Jiang Yuxiang, who was wearing a warm yellow long skirt, was standing next to Zhiyuan. She was tall and had an outstanding temperament. The charm revealed by her mature body was natural.

It’s no wonder that when standing together with Zhiyuan, the two of them look like sisters.

Lin Jiangnian looked at it a few more times, then slowly looked away.

This is not something you should look at too much.

…

The sky was getting dark. Lin Jiangnian had just arrived in Chujiang City today, and too many things had happened.

Lin Jiangnian's nominal uncle also held a banquet at his house to welcome Lin Jiangnian.

However, this meal was a bit weird!

The Jiang Mansion was a huge place, but not many people attended the banquet.

Lin Jiangnian's eldest uncle, second uncle Jiang Ningkang, second aunt, and Jiang Shaoan also came. As for Jiang Yuxiang, although he came, he was still in conflict with Jiang Zheng and hardly spoke to him at the banquet.

Jiang Ningkang and his wife were also very happy to learn that Lin Jiangnian had come to Jiangnan. Previously, Lin Jiangnian had lived in the capital for half a year and had always lived in the Jiang Mansion. He had a very good relationship with his second aunt's family.

Especially Jiang Shaoan. From his hostility towards Lin Jiangnian in the beginning to Lin Jiangnian's cleaning up of various princes and nobles in the capital, Jiang Shaoan was gradually shocked and accepted his cousin.

And now... when his cousin let him beat Jiang Jingyun in front of him, he felt proud. This made Jiang Shaoan even more determined to follow Lin Jiangnian.

As for his uncle Jiang Zheng, Lin Jiangnian's nominal aunt Sun Yan did not show up. It was said that she went back to her parents' home in a rage.

Jiang Jingyun also went back with them.

He was beaten up in public by Jiang Shaoan today, and his reputation was ruined. He should be too embarrassed to come out now.

However, this doesn't affect anything.

Sun Yan's absence made the atmosphere less tense.

Mr. Jiang has rarely appeared in public since he became seriously ill, and he did not attend today either.

The meal ended in a tense and weird atmosphere.

As expected, the news of Lin Jiangnian's arrival at the Jiang family would soon spread. As for how big a sensation it would cause, it was not clear yet.

After the meal, Jiang Ningkang made a special trip to find Lin Jiangnian.

"Jiang Nian, Jiangnan is not like the capital. Now that you are here, you must be careful about everything."

Jiang Ningkang had warned Lin Jiangnian when they were in the capital. Now that they were in Jiangnan, the situation was actually similar. The current situation in Jiangnan was not much better than that in the capital.

When Lin Jiangnian arrives in Jiangnan this time, he will definitely be targeted by many people.

"However, you don't have to worry too much. This is the Jiang family. No matter what happens, you must tell your second uncle. He will definitely find a way to help you."

"Thank you, second uncle."

Lin Jiangnian spoke with gratitude.

No matter what, his second uncle and aunt are people who care about him very much.

Whether it's because of the late Princess Lin, or for other reasons... no matter what, they can be considered a family.

After giving Lin Jiangnian some special instructions, Jiang Ningkang and his wife got up and left. On the other side, Jiang Shaoan quickly sneaked in again.

"cousin?!"

At this time, Jiang Shaoan's face still showed signs of being beaten, and he looked bruised and swollen.

However, the whole person seemed extremely excited.

"What's up?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at him.

"cousin!"

Jiang Shaoan was extremely excited and said carefully: "Jiang Jingyun ran away, he didn't come back tonight!"

Lin Jiangnian didn't care: "So what?"

"He's really embarrassed this time!"

Jiang Shaoan raised his eyebrows and said proudly, "I beat him up today. He lost all face. I guess he won't dare to show up again. Cousin, you don't know how ugly his face was today..."

Jiang Shaoan was still chattering excitedly, but Lin Jiangnian had no time to pay attention to him.

"So? You still have something to do?"

Hearing this, Jiang Shaoan's face suddenly showed a hint of shyness: "Well... there is indeed something."

"If you have to fart, do it now!"

Jiang Shaoan hesitated for a while before speaking carefully: "That... cousin, Jiang Jingyun will definitely not let it go, and will definitely find a way to retaliate against me..."

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"Cousin, you have to help me when the time comes!" Jiang Shaoan said pitifully.

So this is what this kid was planning!

Afraid of retaliation?

"You still have to rely on yourself to be a good person."

Jiang Shaoan panicked when he heard this: "Cousin, you can't just ignore me... This is Jiang Jingyun's territory, they are outnumbered, I can't defeat them alone."

"Then won't you also develop your power and win over people?"

Jiang Shaoan was startled: "How to win him over?"

"Do I need to teach you this?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at him and said, "There are so many people around. Can't you win over his people? Can't you use a sowing of dissenters? Can't you buy people's hearts?"

"Wait until you win over all his people to your side and strengthen your own power. Will you still be afraid of him then?"

Jiang Shaoan was suddenly stunned and stood there in a daze, as if an unprecedented road was slowly opening up before his eyes.

Still, is it possible to do this?

"But, Jiang Jingyun is the eldest son of the Jiang family..."

"That's what you said, isn't it?"

Lin Jiangnian was extremely disgusted: "You are not from the Jiang family? Were you picked up?"

"Of course I am, but..."

"That's it!"

Lin Jiangnian interrupted him: "You are also a member of the Jiang family. Why are you afraid of him? He, Jiang Jingyun, has the qualifications to inherit the Jiang family. Don't you have the qualifications?"

"Okay, get out of here now and find a way to get there... I've already shown you the way, but if you're still not ready, don't call me cousin anymore!"

"I don't have a cousin as embarrassing as you!"

Without waiting for Jiang Shaoan to continue speaking, Lin Jiangnian kicked him on the butt. Jiang Shaoan covered his butt and ran away feeling aggrieved.

This little brat is wasting his time.

After driving Jiang Shaoan away, Lin Jiangnian returned to the courtyard. The courtyard was quiet and brightly lit.

"Your Highness, you're back?!"

In the courtyard, several women were enjoying the cool air.

When Xiaozhu saw Lin Jiangnian coming back, he stood up excitedly. In the courtyard, Xu Lan and Xiaolu were also there, and they were gathered together, whispering something.

"What are you doing?"

Lin Jiangnian walked slowly to Xiaozhu's side, touched her little head, and looked at the few people.

"Of course I'm scolding you."

Xu Lan glanced at her and said unhappily.

"What are you scolding me for?"

Lin Jiangnian turned his head and looked at Xiaozhu and Xiaolu. Xiaozhu's face turned slightly red and she looked away feeling guilty, while Xiaolu pretended she knew nothing.

"Well, I just left not long ago, and you guys are scolding me behind my back, right?"

"Tell the truth now!"

Lin Jiangnian immediately looked angry and put his hand on Xiaozhu's waist.

Xiao Zhu was ticklish, her body trembled slightly, and she soon began to beg for mercy. Her body softened slightly and she collapsed in His Highness's arms, whispering softly, "Sister Xu Lan said that Your Highness was partial to one and neglected the other. As soon as I came back, I went to find Sister Zhiyuan..."

"Sister Xu Lan said she was very angry!"

Hearing this, Lin Jiangnian looked at Xu Lan, but saw that Xu Lan's face was slightly red. He looked away and said unhappily: "Xiao Zhu, you are really a traitor. You can't trust me!"

"Oh, are you really scolding me?!"

Lin Jiangnian hugged Xiaozhu and came close to Xu Lan to take a look: "Are you scolding me for being partial?"

"Aren't you?"

Xu Lan's face turned slightly red, as if she felt guilty, but she bit her lower lip lightly and glared at him in shame and anger.

She wasn't jealous, it was just that Lin Jiangnian had just arrived at the Jiang family and couldn't wait to see Zhiyuan... Of course, this was also normal. Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan had a deep relationship, and they hadn't seen each other for such a long time, so it was indeed time for them to meet.

It’s just that…

Well, he just feels jealous!

Although she knew that this was normal and she could fully understand it, but... this did not affect Xu Lan's resentful mood.

What!

Can't she just feel resentful?

Seeing Xu Lan's aggrieved look, Lin Jiangnian couldn't help laughing.

This little girl is becoming more and more skilled in expressing her facial expressions.

"Are you really angry?"

Lin Jiangnian approached Xu Lan and saw Xu Lan glaring at him in shame and anger: "If you come any closer, I will bite you to death!"

As he spoke, Xu Lan seemed to feel that he was a little too excited, and snorted again: "Let's go, Xiaolu, let's go back and ignore him!"

With that, Xu Lan stood up, took Xiaolu and left. Before returning to her room, she glared at Lin Jiangnian and snorted.

Xiao Zhu stood aside timidly and blinked: "Your Highness, aren't you going to comfort her?"

"She did it on purpose."

Lin Jiangnian had known Xu Lan for so long, how could he not know what she was thinking now? She was clearly deliberately showing off her expression and acting with him.

However, comfort is definitely necessary. After comforting Xiao Zhu for a while, Lin Jiangnian walked to the door of Xu Lan's room.

Knock on the door!

"who?"

"I."

“I don’t know him.”

"If you don't open the door, I'll bang on it!"

"Go ahead and hit me. I'll call the police later!"

Hearing the righteous voice in the room, Lin Jiangnian pushed the door and walked in.

In the cold room, Xu Lan was sitting at the table, staring at him angrily.

"If you trespass into someone's house, I'll report you to the police and have you arrested. Do you believe me?"

“I don’t believe it!”

Lin Jiangnian walked up to her, stared at her angry face, and chuckled, "Go ahead and report it!"

"I will really report it later!"

Xu Lan's eyes widened, and she was furious.

This bastard is not threatened at all!

Lin Jiangnian looked down at her and quietly calculated for her: "Even if you report to the authorities from now on, the authorities are still some distance away from the Jiang Residence. Even if the officials set out from now on, it will take them half an hour to arrive at the Jiang Residence..."

Xu Lan was stunned, wondering why Lin Jiangnian suddenly said this?

"So, it will take half an hour for the government officials to arrive..."

Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at her with a smile.

"Half an hour later, the daylily has gone cold..."

"This prince must seize the opportunity while the heat is on!"

“…”