Chapter Eight: Lin Jiangnian’s Plan
“Got her settled?”
Lin Jiangnian’s mind gradually filled with the image of the figure in the green robe he had seen today.
A cool, aloof aura and an expressionless face. Though seemingly unruffled, her mind was meticulous and sharp.
Just a glimpse was enough to leave a deep impression on Lin Jiangnian.
Difficult to handle!
“I’m afraid before I get her settled, she’ll have me figured out first.”
Lin Jiangnian shook his head. “You say she knows the Crown Prince of Lin’s household better than anyone else. How could I possibly hide anything from her keen eyes and ears?”
“I don’t even know the Crown Prince’s personality, temper, habits, or preferences. If she probes even once, I’m bound to be exposed…”
Today, Lin Jiangnian feigned illness to avoid a crisis, but how many days could he keep this up?
Eventually, he would have to face it!
When the time comes, this fake Crown Prince will surely be unmasked at the slightest touch!
The woman in red, with an exquisitely beautiful face, showed a few traces of thoughtfulness. A slender hand rested lightly on the table, her long middle finger tapping gently with a lazy air. She glanced at him.
“So, you need to act with extreme caution and imitate that scoundrel’s personality, habits, and preferences. The real Crown Prince is dead now; you are the only one left. As long as you don’t make glaring mistakes, there won’t be much trouble.”
Lin Jiangnian spread his hands helplessly. “The real Crown Prince is dead—where am I supposed to find someone to imitate?”
“I’ll teach you.”
“You?”
Lin Jiangnian was taken aback, but the woman in red smiled at him.
Her sharply defined black-and-white eyes gleamed with a hint of pride, as if she had been well prepared.
…
“That scoundrel was spoiled rotten from childhood, with a volatile temper and an extreme style of conduct. Even the servants at the Lin residence dare not approach him. So you must learn his personality and temper, and usually disguise yourself accordingly…”
“He has some shady friends in Linjiang City who often go to brothels and pleasure houses to drink and revel. You need to memorize their names and identities…”
“By the way, that scoundrel recently took a fancy to Chen Yingying, the courtesan of Qingfeng House, and they’re in close contact. When you meet her, don’t expose yourself…”
“Besides that, he has a good relationship with Xu Lan, the eldest daughter of the Xu family in Linjiang City. The Xu and Lin families are longtime acquaintances and often interact…”
“Also, this scoundrel is betrothed to the current princess of the Daning Dynasty, but she despises him and will likely break off the engagement soon…”
“…”
The woman in red spoke softly and slowly, revealing the Crown Prince’s personality, habits, hobbies, usual haunts, contacts, and even his manner of speech.
Lin Jiangnian was silent for a long time after listening.
His gaze grew strange. “How do you know all this?”
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