"From the moment I saw Xiao Hao, I felt that he was somewhat familiar. Then I remembered that his eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to those of the Empress. I also remembered that the Empress did have a son of this age, but he died when he was only a few months old."
"I had my doubts, so I sent someone to investigate Xiao Hao's background. It turned out that he was very likely a prince, the empress's son."
Li Xiaochen started lying without even blinking. There was no other way; Xiao Hao's background had to be traced back to something. Otherwise, how could he be sure that Xiao Hao was the emperor's son based solely on Xin Xin's feelings?
We still need evidence. Only when it's announced can we shut those ministers up.
Moreover, he did investigate Xiao Hao and did find some clues.
"What...what are your plans next? Does the Emperor know?"
Lin Yuxin paused for a moment, then asked.
"His Majesty knew; he knew before we went to the northern city."
Li Xiaochen held Lin Yuxin's hand and said softly.
"No wonder…!"
Lin Yuxin suddenly realized why the Emperor had sent so many royal guards to protect Xiao Hao when they went to Beicheng. She had suspected that the Emperor knew something.
Lin Yuxin then looked at Li Xiaochen, signaling him to continue.
"His Majesty intends to take this opportunity to directly recognize Xiao Hao. Now that the Crown Prince has been deposed, and Xiao Hao is the Emperor and Empress's child, the legitimate son, he should naturally be the Crown Prince. His Majesty wants to appoint Xiao Hao as the Crown Prince!"
"I'm telling you this today to give you a heads-up so you can be mentally prepared!"
Li Xiaochen reached out and patted Lin Yuxin's head, speaking in the gentlest tone.
He knew that Lin Yuxin treated Xiao Hao like her own younger brother and was afraid that she would feel bad.
Lin Yuxin was indeed a little sad. Although she had known for a long time that this day would come, Xiao Hao would leave her sooner or later. He was a soaring eagle, and she, the older sister who came halfway through, should also let go.
Why does she give off the feeling of a doting mother sending her son into battle?
Lin Yuxin took a deep breath, forced a smile at Li Xiaochen, and said:
"I see!"
Li Xiaochen knew she was upset, but there was nothing he could do. It was time for Xiao Hao to return to his position; it was his responsibility.
The two chatted for a while longer before Li Xiaochen left, returning the imperial sword to Lin Yuxin before he left.
Before entering the palace, Lin Yuxin gave the Imperial Sword to Li Xiaochen, just in case. She was afraid of encountering someone who was too audacious. Since Li Xiaochen had the Imperial Sword, the other party would be more wary.
However, who knew that Li Xiaochen never actually used it. To be precise, Li Xiaochen used the sword as an ordinary sword from beginning to end. He didn't think that someone who dared to kill even the emperor would be afraid of a sword!
And that's exactly what happened. Xiao Sui and the Crown Prince never intended to let Li Xiaochen go. Even if he said he had the Imperial Sword, they wouldn't be intimidated.
Seeing this, Lin Yuxin unceremoniously put the sword back into her spatial storage. After seeing Li Xiaochen off, Lin Yuxin lost her mood to continue shopping because of Xiao Hao's matter, so she decided to go home first.
As soon as she walked into a quiet alley, Lin Yuxin suddenly felt something behind her, as if someone was watching her.
Lin Yuxin's heart tightened, and she told Xiaodie to go back first, as she had other things to do.
Although Xiaodie was puzzled, she didn't ask anything, nodded, and then went back to her residence.
After she left, Lin Yuxin turned and entered the alley, and sure enough, the person behind her followed.
She knew that Xueying was also nearby, but since returning to the capital, Xueying had hidden herself in the shadows again.
Lin Yuxin kept walking, and soon the alley ended.
Lin Yuxin turned around and stood still, waiting with the silver needles in her hand, ready at any moment.
I saw three big men, fat and with big ears, one of whom had a scar on his face! They were holding knives and didn't look like good people at all.
Who are you? What do you want?
Upon seeing the person, Lin Yuxin blinked and immediately asked in alarm.
"Hahaha! Us? Of course we're your sweethearts! Big brother, this girl is really beautiful today, this deal definitely wasn't a waste!"
The fattest of the three looked at Lin Yuxin with a lewd grin.
"She's beautiful and will definitely fetch a good price! Go, grab her!"
The fat man with a scar on his face was clearly the boss. He also had a calculating look on his face, and then waved his hand to order his underlings to arrest people.
Seeing this, Lin Yuxin looked terrified and kept backing away, shouting:
"Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer! Help! Help!"
That was a very apt and convincing remark!
Seeing how scared Lin Yuxin was, the second and third brothers didn't think this woman could escape. Hearing her cries, they became even more excited!
As the second and third brothers approached Lin Yuxin, they reached out and grabbed her arm. Suddenly, their hands felt a sharp pain, and then they lost all feeling. Their hands hung limply, completely powerless, let alone able to grab Lin Yuxin.
"Ah! My hand!!"
The two screamed in terror, then took a step back, glancing warily at Lin Yuxin who was still crying, but then thought it probably wasn't her.
Who could it be? The two looked around warily.
Seeing the two men looking around aimlessly without arresting anyone, the fat leader frowned and roared:
"What are you looking at? Arrest them right now!"
"Boss! Our hands won't move!"
Fat Second Brother turned to the eldest brother and cried out in pain.
The fat boss frowned and walked over, muttering curses under his breath:
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