Chapter 596: Ancestor, are you talking about Lin Jiayou?
Lin Jiayou returned to the private school and just walked into the dormitory, he saw Master Li standing there, as if waiting for him.
"Lin Jiayou." Master Li called out, his tone much gentler than usual.
Lin Jiayou stepped forward and saluted: "Master."
Master Li looked at him and saw that he was in good spirits, except that the bandage on his arm was a little noticeable.
"How is your injury?" asked Master Li.
"It's okay, thank you for your concern, Master." Lin Jiayou replied respectfully.
Master Li looked at him and felt emotional.
Although this child has had a rough life, he is much calmer than his peers.
"Study hard and you will become a great person in the future." Master Li patted his shoulder and said earnestly.
"The students will keep in mind the master's teachings." Lin Jiayou said seriously.
Master Li asked some more questions about Gu Qingchen's situation. When he learned that she had been under house arrest for three months and had to copy the "Female Training" a hundred times every day, he couldn't help but shook his head.
"This girl deserves it." Master Li said this, but there was no trace of blame in his tone.
Lin Jiayou didn't say anything, just listened quietly.
"Okay, go back to your seat," Master Li said. "Heal your wounds."
Lin Jiayou returned to his seat, took out his books and began to review his lessons.
He knew that only by studying hard could he change his destiny.
On the other side, in a corner of the private school, several children who had been taught a lesson by Gu Qingchen were gathered together and whispering.
"That Lin Jiayou actually received praise from His Majesty!" a child said jealously.
"Yes, I heard that the Duke of Zhenguo even spoke well of him in front of His Majesty." Another child continued.
"Humph, isn't it just luck that he happened to run into His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" the older boy said disdainfully, "If it weren't for that crazy girl Gu Qingchen, he would have been beaten down by us long ago!"
"That's right, what kind of hero is he?"
"However, Gu Qingchen is in a bad situation this time. He was grounded for three months and had to copy books!"
"Serves her right! Who made her so arrogant?"
Several children were discussing the incident with a gloating air, unaware that the impact of this incident was far beyond their imagination.
In a secret room somewhere in the capital, a man in black knelt on the ground and reported to the figure sitting in the main seat.
"Master, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has returned to the palace safely, and Gu Qingchen has been placed under house arrest. The kidnappers have been beheaded in public." The man in black said in a low voice.
The figure in the main seat said in a low and hoarse voice: "Waste!"
The man in black shuddered. "Master, please forgive me! I have tried my best, but the sudden appearance of the Duke of Zhenguo, Gu Junze, disrupted our plans."
"Gu Junze?" The figure in the main seat sneered, "What a troublesome fellow! But, no matter, if I failed this time, there will always be next time!"
"Master, what should we do next?" asked the man in black.
"Keep staring at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Gu Qingchen." The figure in the main seat had a sinister glint in his eyes.
"Yes!" The man in black took the order and left.
The secret room fell into silence again, with only a cold atmosphere filling the air.
At the same time, in another inconspicuous house in the capital.
A white-haired old man was sitting in front of the chessboard, holding a black piece in his hand.
Opposite him sat a young man with a respectful expression.
"You did a great job this time." The old man put down the black piece and his voice was calm.
The young man bowed and said, "It all depends on the guidance of our ancestors."
"You have made an invaluable contribution to His Royal Highness's safety," the old man said. "As for Lin Jiayou, he is a pleasant surprise."
"Grandfather, are you talking about Lin Jiayou?" The young man was a little confused.
"This boy has a strong character and is favored by the Duke of Zhenguo. He will be of great use in the future." A gleam of light flashed in the old man's eyes. "Go and make arrangements for him to have more contact with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Gu Qingchen."
"Yes!" the young man accepted the order.
The old man looked at the chessboard, a mysterious smile on his face.
This game of chess has just begun.
Lin Jiayou returned to the dormitory, and the wound on his arm was still aching.
He didn't care, he just opened the book and studied alone.
Without Gu Qingchen chattering around, the entire private school was too quiet.
This quietness also made him a target that could be easily manipulated in the eyes of some people.
During the break on the second day, Lin Jiayou took a book and prepared to go to the yard to get some fresh air. As soon as he reached the corner of the corridor, his way was blocked by several figures.
The leader was Wang Hao, the distant nephew of the Minister of War.
He was badly beaten up by Gu Qingchen last time and has been holding a grudge against him ever since.
"Hey, isn't this the great hero Lin who has done a great job in protecting the emperor?" Wang Hao crossed his arms and spoke in a sarcastic tone.
The followers behind him immediately burst into laughter.
"Without that crazy girl Gu Qingchen to back you up, why are you hiding here reading alone?"
Another tall and thin boy deliberately stepped forward and bumped into Lin Jiayou's shoulder hard.
The book in Lin Jiayou's hand fell to the ground with a "click" and was covered in dust.
"I heard you received a reward from His Majesty? Show it to us and let us enjoy it. Don't be so stingy."
Lin Jiayou bent down, silently picked up the book on the ground, and carefully dusted off the dust with his sleeve.
He did not remain silent and tolerant as usual, but slowly raised his head, his eyes as cold as ice.
"My things have nothing to do with you."
"Get out of the way."
Wang Hao was stunned. He didn't expect that this taciturn person who usually let others bully him would dare to talk back.
After a brief moment of surprise, he became angry and embarrassed.
"Hey, you're still acting arrogantly!"
He took a step forward and almost poked Lin Jiayou's nose.
"Who do you think you are? You're just a dog of the Duke of Zhenguo and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
As soon as the words fell.
“Bang!”
A crisp slapping sound exploded in the quiet corridor.
No one reacted.
Lin Jiayou slapped Wang Hao in the face without any warning, and his movements were surprisingly fast.
"You dare to hit me?!" Wang Hao covered his burning face, completely ignited, roared and swung a punch.
The followers behind him immediately rushed forward.
Lin Jiayou has changed his previous weak appearance. He does not have the skills of Gu Qingchen, but he has a ruthlessness and calmness far beyond his peers.
He suddenly turned sideways, dodging Wang Hao's fist, and then slammed his shoulder into the other's arms.
Wang Hao felt a tightness in his chest from the collision and staggered back several steps.
Lin Jiayou didn't fight with the others at all. He took advantage of the opportunity of one of his followers and kicked him accurately on the knee.
The man screamed in pain and fell to the ground, and the entire formation was instantly disrupted.
The fight was short, but Lin Jiayou was hit several times and blood was at the corner of his mouth.
But he was extremely accurate in his attacks, focusing on the vital points, using the pillars and walls of the corridor as cover and fulcrum, and each attack was carried out with a ruthless spirit of fighting to the death.
In the end, Wang Hao and several others lay on the ground groaning.
Although Lin Jiayou's clothes were disheveled and there was blood at the corner of his mouth, he stood straight and looked down at them coldly.
"Don't mess with me again in the future."
He spoke word by word, his voice was not loud, but it carried a chill.
Wang Hao struggled to get up from the ground, shocked and angry, with resentment in his eyes.
"Lin Jiayou, just wait for me! I will never let you go!"
Lin Jiayou ignored his shouting, picked up the book, turned and left.
At the other end of the corridor, Master Li took it all in. His brows were furrowed, but a complex and incomprehensible light flashed in his eyes.
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