Chapter 412 Xu Lan Asks for Help

Gao Mansion.

The carriage stopped outside the Gao Mansion, Gao Boyan got off the carriage and stepped into the mansion.

"Dad!"

In the front hall, Gao Boyan's eldest son Gao Hang saw his father coming back, and immediately stood up and walked up to him: "What's the matter?"

"Is the Prince of Lin willing to save us?"

Gao Hang's tone was anxious and worried.

Since learning that the third prince's mutiny failed and was imprisoned, Gao Mansion has been shrouded in a shadow. The Gao family father and son were even more frightened and restless.

Two days ago, they sent people to Jiang Mansion, but they couldn't even get into the gate of Jiang Mansion. Today, Dad even came to visit in person. If he still can't see the Prince of Lin today, then their Gao family will be in great trouble.

This has to make Gao Hang panic!

He just happened to successfully enter the six ministries of the court with the death of his third brother, and his future is bright. He doesn't want to lose his life in such a muddle!

Gao Boyan did not explain, but waved his hand first: "Go, pour a cup of water and tea!"

He ran to Jiang Mansion early this morning, waited for so long, and finally got to see Prince Lin. Now he rushed back again. He didn't even drink water for half a day on the way, and his mouth was dry at this time.

"Dad, you are still thinking about drinking water at this time?!"

Gao Hang was anxious. He was almost worried to death. Why did Dad still think about drinking water? !

If they couldn't see Prince Lin, or Prince Lin didn't help, they wouldn't have to drink water for the rest of their lives, let alone drink water!

"What's the hurry?!"

Gao Boyan glanced at him and taught him a lesson with a stern face: "If you act so recklessly and lose your patience, what great things can you accomplish? How many times has Dad told you? Don't be so impatient!"

Gao Hang: "?"

No? !

Who was more anxious than him two days ago?

Who was so anxious that he jumped up and down and was panicked after learning that the third prince's rebellion failed? Who else is sighing at home, saying in fear that the Gao family is finished?

Or who is paler than him, looking many years older overnight, and sleepless all night?

Wasn't it you, Dad, who was anxious first?

Why are you lecturing me now?

Gao Hang couldn't help but want to complain, but just as the words came to his lips, he suddenly realized something...

His eyes froze.

As the eldest son of the Gao family and the future heir of the Gao family, he is naturally not a fool!

Previously, Gao Boyan would rather sacrifice his youngest son to let Gao Hang enter the six ministries, which is enough to show that Gao Boyan has high hopes for this eldest son!

Gao Hang is not stupid, but now he sees his father who was anxious like a monkey two days ago, but now he is not in a hurry?

And he has the leisure to let him go to pour water?

Could it be...

"Dad, Prince Lin, didn't you agree?"

Gao Hang was so surprised that his voice trembled slightly, and he couldn't help looking at his father.

Gao Boyan still looked unhappy and glared at him: "What are you doing? Pour some water!"

"Okay, okay!"

Gao Hang quickly poured a cup of tea and handed it to Gao Boyan, and then quickly asked: "Dad, what's the situation now? Tell me quickly, I'm so anxious!"

Gao Boyan sat down on the armchair and drank the tea in his hand. After moistening his throat, his whole body felt hot.

Putting down the cup and looking up, Gao Hang was staring at him with an anxious look on his face. Gao Boyan spoke slowly.

"Dad, I met the prince of Lin!"

"How is it?!"

Gao Hang asked, even his breathing was slightly hurried.

Although he had vaguely guessed the answer from his father's face, Gao Hang was still uneasy.

"Hmph!"

Gao Boyan glanced at him: "How could your father make a mistake when I take action?!"

Gao Hang's eyes widened, and he was immediately surprised: "Dad, you mean..."

"Prince Lin has promised to protect our Gao family!"

Gao Boyan spoke slowly.

He looked calm, but his tone still couldn't hide his relief and joy.

The Gao family is saved this time!

After hearing this news, Gao Hang, who had always been worried, finally showed a look of surprise on his face: "Really?!"

"You are so impatient, how can you be so shameless!"

Gao Boyan snorted and taught him a lesson, and then slowly talked about meeting Prince Lin today.

Of course, this has been processed artistically.

For example, Gao Boyan chose to ignore the behavior of the Minister of Personnel who kowtowed and flattered in front of Prince Lin today.

It's not important!

"Prince Lin has promised to plead for our Gao family in front of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and protect our Gao family..."

"Although our Gao family is close to the Third Prince, we did not participate in the Third Prince's plan of rebellion and mutiny. At most, we can only be regarded as implicated and suffer an unprovoked disaster... As long as Prince Lin is willing to help this time, our Gao family will be able to survive this crisis safely..."

Gao Boyan narrowed his eyes. He knew very well where the Gao family's crisis was this time.

On the one hand, the Third Prince fell, and the Gao family of the Third Prince's lineage would definitely be liquidated by the court last night. But on the other hand, their Gao family did not participate in the Third Prince's rebellion, and the crime was not punishable by death!

More importantly, the fate of their Gao family is irrelevant to the court!

Life or death, only a thought away!

The Gao family before was indeed in great trouble. A minister of the Ministry of Personnel who lost power would soon be swallowed up by other forces in the court.

But now, it's different!

With Prince Lin's support, it means that there is someone behind the Gao family, and others who want to add insult to injury have to think carefully.

More importantly... Prince Lin is the fiancé of the eldest princess!

The eldest princess and the current prince are biological siblings, and the two have a very good relationship.

In this way, the Gao family not only escaped disaster this time, but even...if the imperial court did not fall out with the Lin family, the Gao family only had to hug the Lin family's thighs tightly, which would be enough to achieve success.

How could this not make Gao Boyan feel excited?

However, after Gao Hang heard his father's words, although he was equally excited and surprised, he quickly raised questions: "But, dad...how can you guarantee that Prince Lin will help us?"

"What if he lied to you?"

Gao Boyan glanced at him: "You are still too young!"

Gao Boyan also had such doubts before, but after seeing the pair of sister flowers he had given to Prince Lin in the backyard and the token given to him by Prince Lin, Gao Boyan had dispelled most of his doubts!

After all, Gao Boyan spent a lot of money this time!

He was willing to dedicate all of the Gao family's property to Prince Lin, and he was also willing to work for Prince Lin, recruiting stunning women and talented people with excellent martial arts foundations for him.

In Gao Boyan's view, no one can refuse such a tempting price... After all, there is no big grudge between the Gao family and Prince Lin.

He had already made a special trip to Prince Lin to explain the matter regarding his son Gao Wenyang in a very low profile, and Prince Lin had already expressed his disregard for the previous grudges.

In Gao Boyan's knowledge, Prince Lin was handsome, polite, and not a narrow-minded person!

But this time, Prince Lin only needs to say a few nice words to the Gao family to His Highness, and he will be able to gain the huge wealth accumulated by the Gao family over the years, as well as the loyalty of Gao Boyan, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, a key department in the Six Ministries... …

In Gao Boyan's view, Prince Lin had no reason to refuse.

It can be regarded as a blank wolf!

How could Prince Lin not be tempted by such a huge benefit?

For Gao Boyan, it would indeed be heartbreaking to lose so many years of savings from the Gao family. But compared to life, these are nothing.

As long as you are alive, there is hope!

If we can take advantage of this time to completely climb into Prince Lin's lap, the Gao family may not have a chance to make a comeback, or even be more glorious...

After listening to his father's explanation, Gao Hang gradually let go of his doubts.

Indeed, he could not imagine why Prince Lin Wang would refuse?

With this condition, anyone would be tempted!

"Dad, you still have the foresight!"

Gao Hang couldn't help but praise.

"That's natural!"

Gao Boyan glanced at him coldly: "You still have to study hard."

When the Gao family first gained the trust of the third prince, Gao Hang was puzzled by his father's eagerness to please Prince Lin, and was even a little angry... His father was a high-ranking official in the Sixth Ministry after all, and he was so groveling in front of Prince Lin that he was extremely Disdainful and unhappy!

Looking back at it now, my father was really planning things and predicting events like a god!

Hearing the praise from his eldest son, Gao Boyan felt much relieved. The dull mood that had been pent up for so many days seemed to be swept away at this moment.

"Hang'er, spread the news to the outside world!"

Gao Boyan paused for a moment and asked: "Publish the relationship between our Gao family and Prince Lin. Remember, it doesn't need to be too high-profile, but it must be made clear to those people..."

"Let those who covet our Gao family these days and want to add insult to injury know that our Gao family is not that easy to mess with, especially the Zhou family..."

Speaking of this, Gao Boyan's eyes were cold, "Zhou Yao, that mad dog, thought that our Gao family had lost power, and wanted to avenge his damn son. A small official, a loser who didn't dare to speak loudly in front of me before. , now you dare to bully me..."

"Kill him sooner or later!"

Gao Boyan looked gloomy and his tone was solemn.

Now we have begun to figure out how the Gao family will settle their accounts after this crisis.

And Gao Hang's expression became more and more excited: "Okay, dad, I'll do it now!"

With that said, he excitedly prepared to walk out the door.

But at this moment, a hurried figure stumbled in from the front yard.

"Master, young master, no, it's not good..."

A servant from the house ran in and said with a panicked expression: "The people from the imperial court are here to raid the house..."

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of Gao Boyan and Gao Hang in the hall changed.

Someone from the court is here? !

Before the two of them could react, there were bursts of hurried footsteps outside the courtyard, accompanied by harsh noises caused by the collision of armor and weapons, and a sinister and oppressive aura came over them.

Immediately afterwards, several heavily armed figures poured into the courtyard out of sight ahead.

The first people to break into the hospital were figures wearing black fish robes, jumping into the hospital with great agility. Behind him were rows of soldiers in armor, following closely behind.

In the Gao Mansion, there were still some guards in the mansion who wanted to resist, but they were quickly eliminated by these heavily armed soldiers.

These guards are all masters supported by the high government, and they are all well-known masters in the world. However, when facing this cold iron helmet, the well-trained soldiers could not resist for long before they were pushed to the ground.

When Gao Boyan and Gao Hang, the father and son in the hall, saw this scene, their hearts suddenly sank and their whole bodies went cold!

Still, it's coming? !

"Dad, dad, what's going on?!"

Gao Hang, who was originally happy, turned pale again in an instant, and his tone was full of panic: "No, didn't you say that Prince Lin would, would help us?!"

At this moment, Gao Boyan's heart also went cold.

He recognized the origins of these people in the courtyard at a glance, the masters of the Secret Division wearing black fish robes, and the city defense troops originally stationed outside the capital to protect the capital. After these soldiers were transferred to the capital by taboo, they began to arrest the accomplices of the third prince.

Today, it's finally their turn for the Gao family!

"Calm down!"

Gao Boyan's face was gloomy, and he forced himself to calm down!

He had just returned from the Jiang Mansion, and the people from the court came! In the Jiang Mansion, Prince Lin would definitely not have time to ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for mercy in such a short time.

Although the current situation is dangerous, Gao Boyan is not too panicked with the assurance of the Prince of Lin.

He walked out slowly, looked at the courtyard, and said in a deep voice: "I wonder what important matter is that you broke into my mansion today?"

In the crowd, an expressionless figure said coldly: "According to the order of the Crown Prince, we will thoroughly investigate the third prince's rebels. Please come with us, Lord Gao, and assist in the investigation!"

The cold tone made Gao Hang behind him pale and tremble all over.

The third prince's rebels?

Did they really become rebels?

However, Gao Boyan was still calm and explained: "I am loyal to the court and have never done such a treasonous thing as rebellion..."

"Whether I have done it or not, Lord Gao will know it after you come with us!"

The general interrupted him coldly with a merciless voice.

Then, he waved his hand!

"Catch him!"

"..."

Not long after Gao's house was raided, Lin Jiangnian received the news.

The capital is so small that any disturbance in recent times will attract great attention. The Gao family was raided, which was just expected.

"During the raid on the Gao family, hundreds of people in the family were arrested without resistance, and all the property of the Gao family was seized..."

"The leader of the raid was a new guardian in the Secret Heaven Division and a confidant of the Crown Prince in the palace..."

Listening to the news reported by Lin Qingqing, Lin Jiangnian thought: "It seems that this Mr. Gao is still waiting for me to save him?"

Lin Qingqing nodded. Gao Boyan did have this idea, so when the Secret Heaven Division and the court came to raid the family, there was almost no resistance.

Surprising cooperation!

This surprised the people who came to raid the family!

When raiding the homes of other officials and families before, those people either made a scene or resisted stubbornly, trying to struggle to survive... Everyone knew that if they were caught this time, they would basically die.

But the Gao family was unusual. They cooperated smoothly with the court and captured the entire Gao family.

Gao Boyan's idea was self-evident.

Since they couldn't resist anyway, they might as well be arrested. Then, wait for the prince of Lin to save their lives!

"How is the matter I asked you to do?"

Lin Jiangnian asked.

Lin Qingqing said, "I have done it according to your instructions!"

"Okay!"

Lin Jiangnian nodded with satisfaction, "Go down and rest first."

"Yes."

After Lin Qingqing left, Lin Jiangnian turned around and went to the next courtyard to find Zhiyuan.

As for Gao Boyan... go wherever it's cool.

Lin Jiangnian didn't take it to heart.

The arrest of the Gao family means that they will never have a chance to come out again. As for what they promised Gao Boyan before...

What a coincidence!

In the eyes of the people in Beijing, the prince of Lin was originally a bastard and dishonest dandy! Since he has lost his credibility, Lin Jiangnian should naturally maintain his own personality!

It can't collapse!

For Lin Jiangnian, the most important thing at the moment is how to coax his little Zhiyuan!

He was too much last night and touched Zhiyuan's bottom line. She is still in a bad mood now.

After Lin Jiangnian's unremitting efforts, although Zhiyuan is finally no longer angry! But, she still doesn't pay much attention to Lin Jiangnian!

She is also very wary of Lin Jiangnian's approach, and even hides at her aunt's place.

Judging from the situation, she plans not to come back tonight!

When Lin Jiangnian went to her aunt's place to find Zhiyuan, he was caught by Jiang Yuxiang who came back and was taught a lesson again.

"You bullied Zhiyuan again?"

Facing the aggressive questioning of his aunt, Lin Jiangnian rarely felt guilty and did not refute this time.

After all, this time it was really "bullying"!

Seeing Lin Jiangnian like this, Jiang Yuxiang was even more angry.

In the past, when this guy bullied Zhiyuan, he would refute a few words, but today he didn't even refute. It seems that he really bullied Zhiyuan!

No wonder Zhiyuan looked a little depressed when she came to her place today. When Jiang Yuxiang asked, Zhiyuan avoided her eyes and hesitated...

Judging from the situation, Zhiyuan was probably bullied very badly?

"You stinky boy, I will beat you to death!"

Jiang Yuxiang rolled up her sleeves, looking like she was going to teach Lin Jiangnian a lesson.

"Auntie, calm down, impulse is the devil..."

Lin Jiangnian quickly said nice things to calm down his aunt.

Jiang Yuxiang's expression softened a lot, and then he asked Lin Jiangnian in detail how he bullied Zhiyuan, and even asked Lin Jiangnian to explain in detail.

Lin Jiangnian was silent!

"What? Why don't you tell the truth? Believe it or not, I will really slap you?!"

Jiang Yuxiang stared at him.

Lin Jiangnian thought for a while and tentatively said, "Auntie, how about you ask Zhiyuan?"

"If Zhiyuan is willing to talk, can I still come and ask you?"

Jiang Yuxiang said angrily: "Zhiyuan is thin-skinned and indulges you... Tell me honestly, what did you do to Zhiyuan?"

Lin Jiangnian sighed: "To tell you the truth, auntie, I am actually very thin-skinned..."

This is also a question of whether one is thin-skinned or not...

How did he 'bully' Zhiyuan?

Can this be said?

Can't say anything!

Seeing that Lin Jiangnian was unwilling to tell the truth, Jiang Yuxiang immediately became angry: "If you don't tell me, I'll ask Xiaozhu!"

As Xiaozhu was Lin Jiangnian's maid, and she stayed with Zhiyuan every day, she must know something.

Lin Jiangnian's eyes became a little strange, and he finally managed to persuade his aunt.

This is not fun to say!

With Xiaozhu's behavior, if Jiang Yuxiang really went to find her, he might be able to tell her a story, but Xiaozhu would tell the truth!

Naturally, Jiang Yuxiang didn't really want to ask Xiaozhu. He just warned Lin Jiangnian not to bully Zhiyuan all the time, and Lin Jiangnian agreed.

Then, Jiang Yuxiang thought of something again, glanced at him faintly, and sighed: "Is that girl really gone?"

The girl in her mouth naturally refers to Liu Su.

Lin Jiangnian nodded.

"Where did she go?"

Lin Jiangnian thought for a moment: "It should still be in the city."

Beijing is still under lockdown, and it is not easy for Liu Su to get out of the city.

When Jiang Yuxiang heard this, he hesitated to speak, and then sighed deeply: "I like that little girl very much. She is beautiful and has a good personality. She is... quite pitiful!"

Obviously, she had a very good impression of Liu Su.

Maybe it's because of Liu Su's relationship with Zhiyuan, or maybe it's because of his sympathy for Liu Su's life experience.

"Isn't she willing to stay?"

Lin Jiangnian nodded.

"That's all..."

Jiang Yuxiang glanced at him: "What do you think?"

Lin Jiangnian knew what his aunt wanted to ask, so he said, "Don't worry, aunt, I know what's going on."

Jiang Yuxiang was silent for a while, and finally didn't ask again.

Maybe she believed that Lin Jiangnian had a way to solve it, or maybe she didn't even know what to do.

Jiang Yuxiang felt like the palms and backs of her hands were full of flesh!

However, she still warned Lin Jiangnian: "No matter what, you can't let me down?!"

"Don't worry, aunt, it won't happen."

"Then when you get there..."

When Jiang Yuxiang said this, he subconsciously glanced back to make sure Zhiyuan was not here, then he lowered his voice slightly: "You kid..."

"You don't really want to take it all, do you?"

Lin Jiangnian blinked: "Auntie, isn't it your suggestion?"

Jiang Yuxiang glared at him: "I'm asking you what you think!"

"Auntie, you know that I always listen to my elders!"

"..."

As expected, Zhiyuan hid with her aunt tonight and had no intention of coming back!

Obviously he is worried that Lin Jiangnian will continue to have evil thoughts tonight!

This made Lin Jiangnian very angry... Is he that kind of person?

...so what?

Putting aside the facts, didn't Zhiyuan have no responsibility for her last night?

Not only Zhiyuan, but also Xiaozhu, who had always been obedient in the past. Hiding in the room, locking the door and preventing His Highness from entering!

"Your Highness...Sister Zhiyuan said that if Xiaozhu talks to you tonight, she will sell me out tomorrow..."

Outside the door, Lin Jiangnian looked serious: "You are my maid, how dare she betray you?"

"Sister Zhiyuan said she dared!"

"I'll teach her a lesson later!"

"Your Highness, you are bragging... Sister Zhiyuan ignored you, but you went to find her?"

"..."

Of course, Lin Jiangnian didn't go to find Zhiyuan, nor did he continue to embarrass Xiaozhu. He returned to the room alone.

Since I have nothing to do tonight, I will practice diligently.

If you don't have a woman in your heart, you can make progress faster!

Women will only stop him from becoming stronger!

Lin Jiangnian, who comforted himself in this way, sat cross-legged in the middle of the room and began to practice his internal skills without any distractions.

With the hot and scalding propaganda, the mind slowly circulates throughout the body, expanding the meridians throughout the body and nourishing the internal organs. Lin Jiangnian could clearly feel that his strength had improved further.

Becoming a little stronger.

More than two months ago, Lin Jiangnian, who had just arrived in the capital for the first time, with the help of the eldest princess, entered the fifth level with his inner strength.

After these few months of consolidation and improvement, Lin Jiangnian has now vaguely touched the threshold of the fourth grade.

Of course, this only proves the level of strength that Lin Jiangnian has achieved. There is still a way to go before he can truly become a fourth-level master.

However, this rate of progress is already terrifying!

In just over two months, he was able to reach the threshold of the fourth grade from the fifth grade. He was a genius!

With his strength slowly improving at this pace, Lin Jiangnian is even confident that he can truly reach the threshold of a top master in a few years!

By that time, he should be qualified to have a chance with Zhiyuan, Liu Su and the others, right?

There is even a possibility that he can truly win against the two of them in an upright manner!

Then……

Teach them both a lesson!

Well, at the same time!

…

Just as Lin Jiangnian was looking forward to a bright future, there was suddenly the sound of hurried footsteps outside the hospital.

"Your Highness!"

Lin Qingqing's somewhat urgent voice sounded from the courtyard.

Lin Jiangnian's eyes narrowed.

Lin Qingqing had never been so anxious when she came to see him in the past, so late!

What happened?

Lin Jiangnian stood up and opened the door and walked out. In the courtyard, Lin Qingqing appeared under the eaves.

"Your Highness, something happened to the Xu family!"

"Xu family?"

Lin Jiangnian is still thinking about which Xu family time it is?

In the yard, another figure stumbled in.

"Lin, Lin Jiangnian..."

The voice was panicked and anxious!

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyes and recognized the stumbling, slightly embarrassed figure in front of him.

"Xu Lan?!"

When he saw Xu Lan appear, Lin Jiangnian instantly realized something. He turned back to look at Lin Qingqing and saw Lin Qingqing nodded with a serious expression.

No words!

Everything is left unsaid.

Lin Jiangnian understood everything immediately... The Xu family was also confiscated?

"Lin...Jiang Nian, Jiang Nian..."

In the courtyard, Xu Lan stumbled closer, holding up her skirt. She was wearing a thin long house dress, her hair was messy, her face was a little dirty, and her whole body was in a mess.

But she didn't care about this at all!

At this time, Miss Xu, who had always been confident in the past, was no longer as cheerful as before, and her delicate face was full of panic.

His eyes were red, and he obviously looked like he had been crying.

"Jiang Nian, you, please help, save my grandpa... I, my grandpa, he..."

Xu Lan's voice was choked with sobs. She ran to Lin Jiangnian and tugged hard on the corner of his clothes.

The former Miss Xu was now helpless and extremely anxious.

"Don't be impatient yet, speak slowly!"

Lin Jiangnian opened his mouth to comfort him, seeing that it was a cold night and the temperature in the hospital was extremely low, but Xu Lan was only wearing a thin dress. Lin Jiangnian took off his coat and put it on her body, then helped her back to the room and sat down.

The warm atmosphere in the room drove away the coldness in Xu Lan's body and slightly dispelled the fear in her heart.

Lin Jiangnian sat next to Xu Lan and asked, "What happened?"

At this moment, Xu Lan's eyes were at a loss and she looked terrified. However, after meeting Lin Jiangnian, he seemed to have found some sense of security, and his panic calmed down slightly.

She grabbed the hem of Lin Jiangnian's clothes and spoke in an anxious tone: "My, my grandpa, he... was arrested..."

"You, can you save, save him..."

In Xu Lan's stammering explanation, Lin Jiangnian finally understood what was going on!

It’s actually pretty much what I guessed!

The Xu family is indeed colluding with the third prince!

It is not clear how deep the connection between Mr. Xu and the third prince is, but it is obviously not a big deal if his house was confiscated by the imperial court.

Not long ago tonight, Xu Lan, who was about to fall asleep, suddenly found his second brother Xu Zhongshan rushing in and asked Xu Lan to leave the house quickly without saying a word.

Xu Lan hadn't realized what was going on, and was about to grab her second brother and ask him. Rows of imperial guards holding torches appeared outside the Xu Mansion, surrounding the entire Xu Mansion.

At this time, Xu Lan finally realized something was wrong. She wanted to ask clearly, but her second brother hurriedly told her to leave quickly and asked the guards of the house to escort her out!

Before the imperial guards outside completely surrounded Xu Mansion, the guards at the mansion successfully sent Xu Lan out.

But no one else in the Xu family escaped!

Xu Lan, who didn't know what happened at the time, also realized that something was wrong. The first thought that came to her mind was to find Lin Jiangnian quickly!

She knew that at this time, the only person who could save her grandfather was Lin Jiangnian.

Therefore, Xu Lan ignored her sadness and hurriedly ran to Jiang Mansion.

On the way, they happened to meet the spy of the prince's army who was secretly monitoring the Xu family. These informants knew that Xu Lan had an unusual relationship with His Royal Highness, so they quickly sent her over.

…

After Lin Jiangnian listened, he remained silent and thought quietly.

I have to say that the Xu family really made a foolish move!

In order to break away from the relationship with the Lin family, the Xu family was afraid that the Lin family would rebel in the future and the Xu family would be known as rebellious officials and traitors.

However, the irony is that before the Lin family planned to rebel, the Xu family was already one step ahead!

This is probably...retribution?

"Jiang, Jiangnian..."

While Lin Jiangnian was thinking, Xu Lan's cautious voice came from beside him.

Looking up, he saw that the high-spirited and heroic young lady in the past was looking at him cautiously, her eyes a little panicked and a little embarrassed.

"Me, my grandfather and the others..."

"It's a little serious."

"ah?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Lan's face immediately turned extremely pale.

Although she didn't know what happened, she also knew the seriousness of her home being ransacked.

Doesn't this mean... Grandpa and the others are finished?

"Then, what should we do?!"

Xu Lan's eyes were red, and there seemed to be crystal tears rolling around.

She grabbed Lin Jiangnian's sleeves anxiously and looked at him with a panic face: "You, can you think of a way...save, save my grandpa and the others..."

Lin Jiangnian was silent!

To be honest, he actually didn't care much about the Xu family's life and death. He was not surprised that the Xu family ended up like this, and he didn't feel anything at all.

After all, there has never been anything in common!

But, he couldn't ignore Xu Lan!

If something happens to the Xu family, Xu Lan will definitely not be able to escape! If you are charged with treason, you will at least be punished by the Nine Clans.

For Xu Lan's sake, Lin Jiangnian had to take care of this matter!

Especially Xu Lan's appearance at this time. She was escorted out of Xu's house by the guards. She was in a mess all the way, her face was full of tears, and her eyes were red. The pitiful appearance made Lin Jiangnian feel compassionate.

"Don't worry yet, things haven't reached the worst yet."

Lin Jiangnian comforted him: "I will find a way to rescue your grandfather and the others!"

What he said to Gao Boyan was deception, but what he said to Xu Lan was all true.

"Really, really?!"

Xu Lan looked at Lin Jiangnian, a bit of light, a bit of anxiety, and a bit of surprise gradually appeared in her red eyes.

She seemed a little unsure that Lin Jiangnian would agree to save her grandfather so straightforwardly?

Before coming, she had even thought about the worst outcome, even...

"certainly!"

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows slightly: "You are now my prince's maid, how can I ignore you?"

"There's nothing special about me other than caring about my shortcomings!"

Xu Lan stared blankly at Lin Jiangnian.

I don't know what I was thinking, but an indescribable emotion suddenly surged into my heart. Then, big tears fell from his eyes.

"Hey, don't cry!"

Lin Jiangnian was stunned. I promised to save your grandfather, why are you still crying?

"I, I..."

Xu Lan reached out to wipe her tears in a panic, but the more she wiped, the more tears she shed. In the end, it was impossible to stop.

"I don't know either……"

"Just, I just want to cry!"

As the eldest daughter of the Xu family, Xu Lan grew up in a rich life and had almost never suffered any setbacks or grievances. Such a sudden change tonight had already reached her limit.

Her grandfather and brother were arrested, and the Xu family was ransacked. Such a huge blow left her in a daze and shock, and she felt like she had been abandoned by the whole world.

Now, after hearing Lin Jiangnian's words, the heartstrings that had been tense for a long time finally broke, and the grievances could no longer be suppressed and kept emerging.

The tears could no longer be controlled and fell down!

"Okay, okay, stop crying now!"

Lin Jiangnian could only sigh and comfort him softly.

Miss Xu, who was fearless in the past, turned out to be so vulnerable sometimes? !

However, any teenage girl would not be able to bear this kind of thing, let alone her?

"I, I don't want to cry either..."

Xu Lan's eyes were filled with tears, but the grievances surged in her heart. Where could she stop them?

At this moment, she even had the urge to throw herself into Lin Jiangnian's arms and cry!

However, perhaps it was the last trace of shame in her heart that made her suppress this idea.

"Stop crying. If you cry again, I'll get angry later!"

Lin Jiangnian said with a straight face.

Hearing this, Xu Lan seemed to be frightened and did not dare to cry anymore!

But the look of him wanting to cry but not daring to cry, looking at him with a faint and pitiful look, was actually even more... heartbreaking!

There were a few lines of tears on the originally fair and delicate face, and she looked pitiful, like a little girl who had been wronged.

Lin Jiangnian's tone softened again: "Okay, don't worry now, and don't cry either!"

He comforted her a few words softly, stretched out his hand to wipe the tears on her face: "Look at you crying like this, where is the fearless heroine Xu who I know? How did you become a crybaby? Are you a fool?"

Xu Lan bit her lower lip, as if she was unconvinced and wanted to retort.

But in the end, he said nothing and just stared at Lin Jiangnian.

"It's getting late, why don't you stay here tonight?"

Lin Jiangnian said in a young voice: "Go take a shower first, change your clothes, have a good sleep, and leave the rest to me!"

Xu Lan said nothing and looked at him blankly.

"Don't look at me like that, and don't be stunned!"

Lin Jiangnian waved his hand, and after a while, someone called Xiaozhu next door.

Xiaozhu originally thought that His Highness was going to force himself tonight... On the way here, he was still thinking about how he should resist tonight, and when should he show his pitiful appearance that he couldn't resist and could only let His Highness do whatever he wanted. …

In this way, Sister Zhiyuan can't blame herself, right?

After all, His Highness is very powerful, and she is just a little maid, so there is no way she can resist!

But as soon as he entered His Highness's room, Xiaozhu saw that there was another woman in His Highness's room at some point!

Before Xiaozhu came to his senses, Lin Jiangnian ordered: "Xiaozhu, take Miss Xu to bathe and change clothes, and have a good rest!"

When Xiaozhu came back to his senses, he recognized the woman in His Highness's room... was she Miss Xu?

Xiaozhu was surprised. Why was Miss Xu so embarrassed?

However, she quickly came to Xu Lan's side: "Miss Xu, come with Xiaozhu?"

Xu Lan was still in a daze. When she heard Xiaozhu's voice, she raised her head and looked at Lin Jiangnian. She was still a little worried: "My grandfather..."

"Leave it to me."

Seeing Lin Jiangnian's gentle expression and firm eyes, Xu Lan finally let go of the last worry in her heart.

"Um."

She nodded vigorously, then stood up and followed Xiaozhu away.

After Xiaozhu left, Lin Jiangnian gradually put away the smile on his face.

"Qingqing!"

"Your Highness?"

Lin Qingqing appeared at the door.

"Tell me more about what happened tonight!"

Just now, I only got a few words from Xu Lan, and the specific situation is still unclear. After Lin Qingqing finished reporting, Lin Jiangnian frowned slightly.

This matter is not easy to solve!

First, the Xu family is colluding with the third prince this time, but Lin Jiangnian is not clear about the specific extent of the collusion.

If the Xu family is involved in the rebellion plan of the third prince, no matter how capable Lin Jiangnian is, he can't protect the Xu family!

In this way, he can only try his best to find a way to protect Xu Lan.

On the other hand, the identity of the Xu family is somewhat sensitive... This is also what Lin Jiangnian is most concerned about.

After thinking for a while in the room, Lin Jiangnian gradually came up with a plan in his mind.

However, before that, he had to meet Xu Lan's grandfather first!

"Qingqing!"

"I am here!"

"Prepare the car!"

"..."

The palace.

Late at night, Changqing Palace!

Inside the palace, the lights were bright, and the cold wind rushed in from the corridor, blowing up the curtains under the eaves.

Crown Prince Li Ci Ning was at his desk, reviewing memorials.

All around was silence!

When the Third Prince rebelled, he destroyed the Yangxin Palace, where the Crown Prince was originally the regent, and the Crown Prince moved his office to the Changqing Palace.

The palace was deep and quiet.

With the sound of footsteps, an old eunuch in the palace came to the side of the prince carefully.

"Your Highness, this is the list of the official families arrested in Beijing today, please take a look."

"Yes."

Li Ci Ning slowly raised his eyes and opened the list handed by the old slave. He was just flipping through it casually, and these lists had already been decided, so he didn't need to do it himself.

However, when he flipped through the list, Li Ci Ning's eyes suddenly condensed slightly.

"Xu family?"

Li Ci Ning murmured to himself, his eyes deep: "Xu family, are you also colluding with my third brother?"

"That's right." The old slave next to him lowered his head and spoke.

"The imperial guards found that the Xu family had a lot of correspondence with His Royal Highness the Third Prince in the past..."

Li Ci Ning's eyes gradually deepened: "If I remember correctly, the Xu family and the Lin family are old friends, right?"

"That's right."

The old servant spoke and told His Royal Highness the relationship between the Lin family and the Xu family in detail.

"However, the Xu family seems to have deliberately alienated the Lin family in recent years..."

"Estranged..."

Li Ci Ning was thoughtful, and after a while, a hint of deep meaning flashed in his deep eyes.

"Where is the eldest princess?"

"The princess has left the palace and is in the princess's mansion!"

"Invite her to come tomorrow and tell her that I have something important to ask her!"

"Yes."

"..."