The summer breeze is gentle and cool, and there are occasionally three or two cicadas outside the window. The slightly hot weather makes people feel a little weak and powerless. In the corridor outside the door, Lan Qing leaned sideways against the red painted wooden pillars, drooping her eyelids, dozing weakly.

Inside the house, the falling white veil covered the bed, and you could only vaguely see figures flowing inside.

Lin Juan was lying in the middle of the bed, holding Lin Sishen with one hand and Chen Qingwan with the other. Under the gaze of the two, he fell asleep quietly, his eyelashes as thick as palm-leaf fan trembled slightly with his gentle breathing.

Lin Sishen leaned on the innermost side with his forehead, his eyes slashed across Juan's white and tender cheeks, and then looked at Chen Qingwan opposite him, his eyes full of comfort and tenderness. She raised the corners of her lips and smiled at Chen Qingwan, and said softly: "She sleeps so well."

Chen Qingwan nodded lightly, raised his hand and gently tucked the corner of Ju'an, covering her belly, and then closed his eyes and said softly: "If you have nothing to do, you can come to accompany her from time to time."

Goodbye today, Lin Sishen loves Gu An very much. She pondered for a moment, and suddenly remembered what the second prince told her today. She frowned slightly, sighed and hesitated: "I want to, just..."

"Just what?"

Chen Qingwan asked back, looked up at her frowning brow, and opened her lips and asked slowly, "It seems that you are still full of thoughts today, but what difficulties have you encountered?"

Lin Sishen couldn't help but take a deep breath when he heard this, and smiled helplessly: "It's true that I can't hide it from the princess."

Chen Qingwan curled his lips and smiled slightly, looked at Lin Sishen with a solemn expression, and said seriously: "You might as well talk about it, maybe I can help you solve your problems."

Lin Sishen nodded and told Chen Qingwan that the second prince summoned her today: "The second prince secretly summoned me today, and he... wanted me to assassinate one person for him."

Without Lin Sishen speaking, Chen Qingwan guessed the purpose of the second prince. She opened her lips and asked casually: "He wants you to kill Sun Wenqian?"

“That’s right.”

Lin Sishen frowned and said, "Sun Wenqian has revealed his flaws. In order to prevent Sun Wenqian from falling into the hands of others, the second prince wants me to get rid of Sun Wenqian for him."

Chen Qingwan nodded thoughtfully: "It is not difficult to guess the second emperor's thoughts. Sun Wenqian has followed him for many years and knows many unknown secrets of him. Besides, only dead people will shut up completely and will never reveal his secret."

Speaking of this, Chen Qingwan paused: "But he gave this matter to you. In addition to not wanting to cause doubt, he also wanted to hold you firmly in his hands."

Lin Sishen took a deep breath and said seriously: "Yes, as long as I kill Sun Wenqian for the second prince, I will undoubtedly leave a handle and fall into the hands of the second prince. In this way, I will not be able to separate myself from the second prince in the future."

Chen Qingwan's eyes flashed slightly: "Sun Wenqian's situation is quite subtle. The second emperor's brother wants to get rid of him, while the fourth emperor's brother wants to pry out the second emperor's brother's secret from him. Whether it is killing or not, you will eventually be pushed to the forefront. The second emperor's brother's behavior is to kill two birds with one stone. He can not only use you to get rid of Sun Wenqian, but also lead the anger of the fourth emperor to you."

Lin Sishen said decisively: "So Sun Wenqian feels that he can't die, at least now, he can't die at my hands."

Chen Qingwan curled his lips and smiled slightly when he heard this, and asked again: "What kind of handle did the Second Emperor use to threaten you this time?"

Lin Sishen snorted coldly and said, "This time, he planned to use the life of his second brother's benefactor to threaten me. He has always colluded with Prime Minister Situ of Liao. When I sent people to Laos to find my second brother several times, I was deliberately obstructed. In addition to the people sent by the second prince, Prime Minister Situ was indispensable to secretly helping him."

Chen Qingwan nodded thoughtfully and said in his eyes: "He has been deploying to seize the throne for many years. He has privately stationed troops to collude with a different party. It seems that he does not intend to leave a way out for himself."

Lin Sishen was stunned when she heard this. She stared at Chen Qingwan with a flashing look for a long time, and then tentatively said softly: "When I went to Longyou to investigate the case, the princess should be there too."

Chen Qingwan's smile was removed, her thin lips trembled slightly, she looked at Lin Sishen with a complicated expression, and gently opened her mouth and asked, "What are you thinking about?"

“It’s not.”

Under Shen Qingwan's gaze with a hint of expectation, Lin Sishen shook his head helplessly and explained softly: "Since I obeyed the love grass, the memories about the princess in my mind will have misunderstandings. Any memory that is a bit vague and vague, I can infer that it is related to the princess."

Chen Qingwan curled his lips and smiled reluctantly when he heard this, and sighed silently: "So that's it."

Although the two have not mentioned this matter recently, Lin Sishen finally lost many memories of Chen Qingwan. Even though they seem to have recovered from their original state, Chen Qingwan still has some concerns.

Lin Sishen pursed his lips, looked at Chen Qingwan, who had closed his eyes without saying a word, and hesitated and asked: "Princess, do you care a lot about whether I remembered those past events?"

Chen Qingwan frowned slightly, and she seemed to be a little reluctant to speak, but when she spoke to her mouth, she shook her head again and said softly: "It's not the case. As long as you have me in your heart, how can I care?"

Lin Sishen vaguely realized that Chen Qingwan's words were not sincere. It was obvious that Chen Qingwan did not want to mention this matter, so Lin Sishen had to give up. Her eyes flashed and coughed lightly, "The second prince only gave me half a day to consider. After it was dark today, I must give him a reply."

Chen Qingwan came back to his senses and his expression quickly returned to calmness: "Then have you thought of a solution?"

"Um."

Lin Sishen nodded, then looked at Chen Qingwan calmly and said, "I did think of a countermeasure, but I'm afraid I need the help of the princess."

Although Chen Qingwan's expression was light and light, he looked at Lin Sishen's clear eyes, but there was a faint smile that seemed to be there. She raised her eyebrows and said, "You can't help but say it."

Lin Sishen turned his head and looked at Ju An who was sleeping, and pondered: "I don't want to attack Sun Wenqian at this time, but I can't let my second brother's benefactor die because of my involvement. I can only think of a way to have the best of both worlds. I remember the princess told me before that if he wants to break the deadlock between the second prince and the fourth prince's fingertips, he must force the second prince to a desperate situation and make him unable to retreat."

Chen Qingwan's eyes moved, and he closed his eyes with a smile and asked, "What are you going to do?"

Lin Sishen slowly raised his eyes, with a dark light flashing in her eyes. She curled her lips and smiled coldly: "I have been under control for many years, so I should be the one who takes the lead and let them taste the feeling of being strangled by someone's throat."

Chen Qingwan said meaningfully: "As soon as they move their whole body, once they both retreat, I'm afraid the old fox hidden in the dark will not be able to help but stretch out his sharp claws."

"Then cut off his claws together."

Lin Sishen's voice was loud and loud. She looked at Chen Qingwan calmly. Her feminine and handsome face was unusually determined and determined. A bright smile appeared on her face and asked softly: "Isn't this just right for the princess's wishes?"

Chen Qingwan looked at Lin Sishen with a complicated expression, slowly raised his hand and gently stroked her face, and said softly, "Shen'er, you only need to remember one thing. No matter what you want to do, even if you are enemies with the world, I will protect you."

Lin Sishen was stunned when he heard this, and the sharp cold light in her eyes gradually dissipated. She slowly closed her eyes with peace of mind, feeling the jade hand that Chen Qing stroked on her face, lingering inch by inch across the tip of her eyebrows, eyes and nose.

"If the princess protects me well, then I will give the princess a peace for the rest of her life."

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Lin Sishen stayed in the palace for most of the day. It was not until it was getting late that she reluctantly said goodbye to Shen Qingwan and Lin Ju'an, and returned to the general's mansion alone.

After simply using dinner and filling her stomach, she let Mo Zhu stay outside the door, while she stayed in the study and couldn't leave.

As night fell, the bright moonlight was covered by dark clouds. Lin Sishen, who had changed into night clothes, left the general's mansion quietly in the dark and rushed all the way to the thatched cottage where Liu Ce was hiding in the west of the city.

The second prince was not seen in the thatched cottage, and only Liu Ce, who had been waiting for a long time, came forward and asked Lin Sishen to sit down and talk.

Lin Sishen did not go around with Liu Ce and told his decision straight to the point. Liu Ce thought for a while and nodded with satisfaction: "As for this reason, did Lord Lin agree?"

Lin Sishen nodded, looking tired: "I have worked with Mr. Liu for many years. Mr. Liu should have figured out my character long ago. I am not a person with great ambitions. I just hope that in this troubled autumn, I can do my best to protect my relatives."

Liu Ce stroked his beard, looked at her expression quietly, and sighed slowly, "Mr. Lin is indeed a person who values ​​love."

Lin Sishen waved his hand and smiled helplessly, "Sir, don't mock me. The word "super affection" seems to be praised, but in fact it is mostly concerned. I suffer from this. If I am indecisive in encountering things, I will never be able to become a great person."

Liu Ce did not agree with Lin Sishen's self-mockery. He explained: "Why do you have to laugh at yourself? Prosperous career and promotion are great ambitions. Protecting relatives and enjoying happiness together is just a difference in choices between people. Don't underestimate yourself."

Before Lin Sishen could speak, Liu Ce laughed loudly again: "As long as you accomplish this this time and solve the problems of your Highness, your Highness will definitely be a great master. As long as your Highness gains power, you can rest assured. General Weiyuan's mansion will naturally be safe and sound under the protection of your Highness."

Lin Sishen's expression moved and he tentatively said, "But what if it doesn't work?"

Liu Ce's smile froze when he heard this, and his expression suddenly became a little cold. He casually raised his hand to dust off the cuffs and said quietly: "Your Highness has entrusted important tasks to the Lord, which is to believe in the Lord's ability. If you can't even do this small thing, I'm afraid..."

Liu Ce paused, glanced at Lin Sishen meaningfully, and stopped talking, but the implication of his words was self-evident.

Lin Sishen felt it clear. Her eyes darkened, and she slowly stood up and bowed and smiled, "Sir, don't worry, I will definitely accomplish this within the three-day period."

Liu Ce stood up solemnly when he heard this, and bowed slowly, "Then I'm waiting for the good news of you."

Although the second prince did not want to arouse suspicion, he forced Lin Sishen to assassinate Sun Wenqian, but he was worried about Lin Sishen and secretly sent a lot of people to keep a close eye on Lin Sishen and placed two people beside her, calling it helpers for Lin Sishen to send him, but in fact he sent them to monitor Lin Sishen so that she would not make any secret moves.

Lin Sishen promised to get rid of Sun Wenqian within three days, but there was no movement. The previous two days, she went up and down to court step by step. In addition to going to the Ministry of War to handle official documents, she was staying at the gate of the general's mansion and not leaving the two gates.

Liu Ce was also calm. He did not send anyone to remind Lin Sishen, nor did he do it himself. Instead, he hid silently around the general's mansion, observing Lin Sishen's movements.

It was not until the third day that Lin Sishen, who was still holding the army, finally had some movement. Late that night, she quietly left the mansion, and as soon as she climbed out of the high wall, two mysterious black shadows quietly landed behind her.

"Mr. Lin."

The two of them were wrapped in black robes and black scarves, almost blending with the darkness. They knelt on one knee respectfully and saluted. Although they had no hostility and murderous intentions, their lowered eyes were cold and cold.

"Let's go."

Lin Sishen looked at the two of them with expressionless expression, without saying much, but waved his sleeves and gently tapped his toes, and his body suddenly flew up, landing on the eaves as light as a swallow. Several leaps quietly flew through several houses and headed straight towards the Jingzhao Mansion.

The two men in black followed her without saying a word, following her neither far nor near.

Since he arrived in the capital, Sun Wenqian has seemed particularly cautious. Like Lin Sishen in the past two days, he has been staying in the government office except for being on the court. Except for having to go out to handle official affairs, he would never step out of the door without leaving the door. Several guards who followed him from Longyou were guarding him day and night.

In addition to living in simplicity, even his daily food, clothing and expenses have his subordinates to check his food, clothing and expenses, and he is afraid that someone will secretly poison him.

It is almost impossible to attack him in the government office. Unless he can be drawn out, even if he leaves the palace, he must quietly attack him when everyone cannot notice it, and cannot arouse anyone's suspicion. This is undoubtedly difficult to ascend to the sky.

Lin Sishen stopped in an alley not far from the back door of the government office, and there was no movement. He had been hiding in the dark and was still pressing his troops. The two men who were following him had to stay quietly beside her.

They waited until late at night, and Lin Sishen did nothing. The two seemed to be suspicious, but even so, they still didn't say a word and continued to wait with Lin Sishen.

After waiting for half an hour, a figure finally appeared in the empty alley behind the government office. It was an old beggar in rags and dirty clothes. He leaned against the wall of the government office as if nothing had happened and looked around for a while. He went forward and knocked on the door in three or two shorts.

Soon the back door was opened, and the old beggar skillfully crawled in. After the back door was closed, everything returned to peace.

Lin Sishen leaned against the entrance of the alley and glanced at it, then yawned and stretched lazily under the gaze of the two of them, and began to close his eyes to rest.

After waiting for about half an hour, the closed back door of the government office finally made a noise. The old beggar who was put in the door earlier came out, and four or five men in black were following him.

One of the people who were protected was wearing a black robe and looked down on his face, but judging from his figure and behavior, it was Sun Wenqian who was cautious and unable to make a move. For some reason, he was led out of the door by the old beggar, and the group quietly followed the old beggar away.

After they walked a little farther away, Lin Sishen, who had been holding back his troops, finally got up and followed. Naturally, the two of them were inseparable from each other.

Sun Wenqian followed the old beggar to the west of the city where fish and dragons were mixed, and stopped in an ordinary dilapidated wooden house. The old beggar stood respectfully in front of Sun Wenqian, turned around and pointed to the wooden house not far away, "Sir, I saw that woman enter the house with my own eyes."

When Sun Wenqian heard this, he raised his eyes and stared at the wooden house for a few glances. Then he signaled the followers beside him to take the lead first, and he stood anxiously under the tree and waited under the tree.

While waiting, he vaguely heard a few buzzing beeps. He raised his eyes and saw a hive hanging on the tree through the moonlight, so he moved a few steps away unconsciously.

A sudden sound came from the wooden house not far away. The people led by Sun Wenqian were immediately attracted by attention. At the same time, no one noticed that an ordinary bee was slowly flying down from the tree, landing accurately on Sun Wenqian's shoulders, and quietly crawling into his collar.

The guard who was sent to the wooden house by Sun Wenqian to inquire, returned empty-handed and hurriedly reported to him that there was no one in the wooden house, only a black cat running around.

Sun Wenqian snorted coldly when he heard this and glared at the old beggar fiercely. The old beggar's expression changed and was about to explain. When Sun Wenqian suddenly groaned in pain, he raised his hand and slapped his neck. He picked up a bee that was being beaten to death from his shoulder with an extremely ugly expression.

The guards on the side hurriedly grabbed the bee's corpse from Sun Wenqian's palm. After careful observation, they shook their heads and replied: "Sir, this is just an ordinary beeworm, and it is not toxic."

Sun Wenqian breathed a sigh of relief, looked up at the beehive on the tree, gritted his teeth and said angrily: "Damn it, even a small beeworm is going to go against me."
To be continued...