Lin Yinan's words and reaction showed his current mood without reservation. Lin Yunlong looked at his son with a half-smile but turned around and left. The moment the door was closed, he smiled jokingly and murmured to himself:
: "It's all really the other way around."
Lin Yinan walked out of the room. The eunuch who had been standing outside the door immediately stepped forward and said to him with a smile: "Eighth Prince, walk slowly."
Lin Yinan glanced at the face that he had seen for many years, and strode away without saying anything. Liu Lei was the eunuch who had been with Lin Yunlong the longest. Lin Yinan didn't know him particularly well, because all these years
I didn't see any strange behavior on his part. Everything Liu Lei did was more like what an ordinary eunuch should do, but the more this happened, the more Lin Yinan felt that something was wrong. Lin Yunlong would not stay useless.
The slave is by your side, that's for sure.
Lin Yinan couldn't explain the emotions in his heart at this time. Logically speaking, even if Lin Yunlong took Lu Zhiyao away, he would not attack her so easily. But knowing this, he would still feel uneasy.
Returning to the Eighth Emperor's Mansion with a stern face, Lin Yinan made Su Mozi subconsciously think that something was wrong when she saw him for the first time. Walking towards Lin Yinan, Su Mozi asked in a low voice: "What's wrong?"
Lin Yinan turned his head and glanced at Su Mozi, and said coldly: "Go and call Su Shi and the others."
"all?"
"Yes, all of them."
Su Mozi set off quickly, not daring to delay at all. It had been a long time since these people had gotten together to take action, and they didn't know what big event had happened this time.
Su Shi and others were equally curious when they heard Su Mozi's words. Could it be that the prince and the emperor had already taken action?
They hurried to the Eight Emperors Mansion and met Lin Yinan. When they heard Lin Yinan said that he wanted them to search for traces of Lu Zhiyao inside and outside the city, they were a little stunned.
"Eighth Princess...what's wrong with her?" Chu Ziqian regained his composure and asked in confusion. Hasn't Lin Yinan been keeping a close eye on her recently? Could it be that Lu Zhiyao still has a chance to sneak out and cause trouble?
Lin Yinan's face became gloomier again, and then he replied in a very reluctant voice: "I was taken away by someone sent by the emperor because of my negligence."
"Your Majesty?!" Mu Ranchen's eyes widened in surprise, "Isn't it the Crown Prince that the Emperor wants to deal with? Why did he attack us?"
"He wants to use Zhiyuan to blackmail me into dealing with the Nangong family." Lin Yinan leaned on the back of his chair, with a cold light in his deep black eyes, "Go and find her right away. We must find her."
No one dared to underestimate this matter, so they left the Eighth Emperor's Mansion one after another and divided their troops into several groups to search inside and outside Jingcheng.
Guessing that Lin Yunlong would not take Lu Zhiyao too far away, and would probably hide her in the palace for control, Li Muchen, who had cooperated with Lin Yinan in sneaking into the palace several times before, entered the palace alone.
The Chu family's business is spread all over the streets and alleys of the capital. Being familiar with the city, he quickly marked out several suspicious areas and went to investigate with Su Shi. Zhan Yulong and Mu Ranchen were responsible for the surrounding areas of the capital. As for
Su Mozi was always waiting for news from these people, and also kept an eye on Lin Yinan's movements.
The calmer Lin Yinan was, the more uneasy these people became. Fortunately, Lu Zhiyao disappeared not long ago, just a few hours. If he couldn't find him for several days or more, what would Lin Yinan do? They
No one dares to say for sure.
At this time, time will make people feel that it is passing so slowly, and a day that used to be unfeeling will also feel long at this time. But people who feel this way are not only Lin Yinan and his group, but also those who were killed by Lin just last night.
The same goes for Nangong Lingfeng, who had withdrawn his military power from Yunlong.
Queen Nangong Liuxi once tried to find Lin Yunlong to ask for clarification, because what Lin Yunlong told her before was completely different. Even though the matter was a foregone conclusion, Nangong Liuxi still wanted to seek justice for her family. However,
Lin Yunlong ignored her request for an audience and directly ordered his servants to tell Nangong Liuxi that he was dealing with state affairs and it was not appropriate to see people, so he turned Nangong Liuxi away.
Nangong Liu Xi disappeared, so Nangong Lingfeng had to come over in person again. After entering the palace, Nangong Lingfeng came to where Lin Yunlong was with a complicated mood. He never thought that he would have to talk to someone in such a low voice like today, even if it was
Your Majesty, Nangong Lingfeng has never thought about it.
Xia Zhenkun is dead, and now he is the only general in the Xia Lai Kingdom. How can Lin Yunlong evacuate him just when he says to withdraw?! Wouldn't this be of no benefit to anyone?
"Isn't this General Nangong?" Liu Lei saw Nangong Lingfeng's figure from a distance. Not long after the queen left, another member of the Nangong family came. The intention was so obvious that he, a slave, could not even pretend to be confused.
"Coming to see the Emperor?"
"My father-in-law is joking, I am still a general now." Nangong Lingfeng smiled reluctantly and said in a low voice: "Please send a message to my father-in-law and say that Nangong Lingfeng wants to see you."
Liu Lei sighed lightly and said to Nangong Lingfeng in embarrassment: "Slave, please try your best. The emperor is not in a good mood today. The queen just came here and the emperor has not seen her."
After saying that, Liu Lei turned around and walked towards the door, knocked three times, pushed the door open and walked in. After a while, he returned to Nangong Lingfeng again.
"General, please come in."
"Thank you so much, father-in-law." The cold anger in Nangong Lingfeng's eyes disappeared all the moment before he walked into the house. Step by step, he walked in front of Lin Yunlong, and Nangong Lingfeng spoke under the pressure of his voice. "Wei minister, please see the emperor."
.”
"My dear, there is no need to be so polite. If you have anything to say, please speak up."
Lin Yunlong put down what he was holding, as if he wanted to talk to Nangong Lingfeng. Nangong Lingfeng did not waste this opportunity. After slowly standing up straight, he told Lin Yunlong the purpose of his trip.
"Your Majesty, I came here today because of the military power issue." Nangong Lingfeng directly stated his attitude, "I dare not disobey the Emperor's order, but I still said what I said, and I am not willing to accept it. I don't feel that I am old enough.
He cannot go to the battlefield and kill the enemy. The eighth prince is weak and sick. Even if he has talents, he may not be of use at the critical moment. How can the majestic Xia Lai Kingdom not even have a general? Could it be that... the emperor already has one in his heart?
Are there any other candidates who can take over the position of general?"
"Indeed."
"Who is it?"
Nangong Lingfeng was anxious and quick to speak, but after asking the question, he started to regret it. Lin Yunlong narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at him without speaking. Nangong Lingfeng noticed that Lin Yunlong was already a little unhappy, so he restrained himself and closed his mouth.
The atmosphere became heavy and stiff, and Nangong Lingfeng calmly waited for Lin Yunlong's answer. There were only a few talented people in the court. Those who surrounded Xia Zhenkun had been eliminated long ago, and the rest were just his own hands.
They were promoted. It would be fine if the emperor really chose them, but Nangong Lingfeng always felt that this was impossible. This time the emperor made it clear that he was here for him, so how could he still give himself a chance to stand up?
"I haven't met General Nangong yet. When the time is right, I will let you meet him."
"There is no one guarding the gate over there, just in case Qingming Kingdom..."
"Isn't there someone in the Nangong family still there? How can we say it is undefended?" Lin Yunlong smiled and comforted Nangong Lingfeng, "Don't worry, it's what you should get, and I won't give you anything less.
. Even if I want to promote new people, it must be done through your hands. I will never forget the hard work of the Nangong family over the years. It is also good for you to stay in the capital and come to the palace to talk to me if you have nothing to do.
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There were too many ministers who wanted to meet with him this day because of Nangong Lingfeng's affairs, but Lin Yunlong didn't meet any of them. One was because he didn't like listening to their nagging, and the other was because he felt that he had nothing to say to them.
.
Lin Yunlong had already said that. If Nangong Lingfeng said anything more, he would be pushing the envelope. After returning to the general's residence in vain, Nangong Lingfeng was so angry that he couldn't even eat. He threw the teacup on the table.
The servants in the room were so frightened that they didn't dare to take a breath, for fear that he would transfer his anger to himself.
Nangong Lingfeng's plan failed, and the prince came to the Eighth Emperor's Mansion in person to see Lin Yinan. They had just talked a few days ago. Although Lin Yinan also rejected Lin Yichen's invitation at that time, there was no reason to change so quickly.
, that’s how to join forces with the emperor.
Lin Yinan was not in any mood. When he saw Lin Yichen coming, he still sat there motionless. Seeing this, Lin Yichen smiled coldly and said, "Eighth brother has such a big air."
"If you have any questions, Prince, just tell me." Lin Yinan didn't bother to refute anything or get up. But it was just because of this that he made Lin Yichen even more dissatisfied.
Lin Yichen stared at Lin Yinan for a while, then continued: "Why don't you explain the matter of military power?"
"Do I need to explain to you?" Lin Yinan frowned, feeling that Lin Yichen's words were a bit ridiculous. "From the beginning to the end, I never agreed to your terms and joined forces with you. Could it be that the prince is here today to investigate?"
"Serious words."
"If not, it's best. This matter is not under my control. All I can say to you is that my father has already set his sights on you, so you can take care of yourself."
"So, you still refuse to agree to help me?" Lin Yichen always felt that if Lin Yinan joined the gang, things might be easier to handle.
"Why should I help you?" Lin Yinan leaned forward, resting his arms on the table, looking sideways at Lin Yichen, and asked: "Even if I help you, you will still have to deal with me when you look back, right? Li Lili."
Why should I do something unpleasant?"
Lin Yichen was speechless when he was asked. When he was about to turn around and leave angrily, Lin Yinan said slowly: "I have done everything I need to do, and the rest is up to you. Don't think that General Nangong's
The matter is over, this is just the beginning. The next time we meet, I will be your enemy. Don't blame me, because I can't help myself. Lu Zhiyao is in the hands of my father."
