Lady, let me explain.

Chapter 105 The World
Seeing Yuan Chun's cautious demeanor, Lin Yi smiled faintly.

Having spent many years in the deep palace, where the rules were strict and people's hearts were treacherous, Yuan Chun was not a simple and willful girl like Mu Wanqing. She did not need his guidance and could naturally see the situation clearly and know what to do.

"Help me change my clothes."

"Yes Yes……"

Yuan Chun got up, knelt on the bed, and carefully untied Lin Yi's belt with her small, fair hands.

……

Lin Yi pinched her fair and rosy cheeks. When he approached, Yuan Chun closed her beautiful eyes.

Lin Yi kissed her cheek, his lips brushing against her mouth, then captured her soft lips in a passionate kiss.

……

The bridal gown, belt, skirt hem... Lin Yi casually tossed them out, and pieces flew out of the red tent, scattering on the ground.

"My lord," Yuan Chun suddenly murmured.

Lin Yi released her, and saw her take out a square piece of white silk to place on the ground.

Then she closed her eyes, her delicate brows furrowed, and slowly fell to the ground. Her long, smooth black hair cascaded onto the thin, bright red blanket.

Yuan Chun had been spending many years in the deep palace and was already a grown woman.

She was tall and slender, with long, straight, fair legs. Her thighs were fleshy and perfectly proportioned, with no gaps when closed.

Lin Yi's breathing became somewhat rapid.

After eating some snowflakes, he grabbed her soft, boneless little hand and held her fingers tightly.

……

He slowly straightened up.

……

The next day.

Lin Yi played chess with Prince Xin.

His chess skills were average, while Xin Wang was skilled at the game. Before long, the game showed signs of defeat.

"I'm such a terrible chess player... Fortunately, the key to breaking the Zhenlong Chess Game doesn't lie in skill. I know the secret of sacrificing pieces. I just need to memorize the game and have Wang Yuyan give me the steps to solve it."

Before long, Lin Yi conceded defeat. He smiled and said, "What does Your Highness want me to do? Please speak frankly."

He certainly enjoyed himself last night; it's only natural that one is obligated to accept gifts and favors.

Of course, the value must be equivalent; otherwise, he can simply renege on the debt...

Zhao Zhen said solemnly, "Whether Sect Leader Lin believes it or not, I sincerely want to befriend you."

Lin Yi smiled: "Your Highness is so kind, how could I not think of repaying you?"

Zhao Zhen slowly spoke, "In your opinion, Sect Leader Lin, what is the current state of affairs in the world?"

Lin Yi smiled and said, "Your Highness has the world in your heart, so why should I speak presumptuously? Now that the court has united with the Mongols and the Qing to resist the Jin, the situation should be improving."

Zhao Zhen shook his head: "This is only a temporary measure, and it's like drinking poison to quench thirst... The Manchu Jurchens are preparing for war and dominating the north. If the Jin Dynasty is destroyed, the Qing Dynasty will have no checks and balances, and the elite Eight Banners troops will soon march south, and the capital will be in danger."

Lin Yi nodded in agreement, "Your Highness is wise."

Zhao Zhen stood up and walked to the pavilion: "Looking at the world, it is truly surrounded by enemies. All the barbarians want to lead their troops south, trample the Han dynasty, and take over the Central Plains... The Song dynasty has reached the point of its decline. If there is no restoration, the Zhao family's empire will collapse, and the Han people will suffer an even greater catastrophe."

Lin Yi already knew what Prince Xin was thinking, so he simply played along, saying, "If a country wants to be revitalized, it must have a ruler who can revitalize it. But now the emperor is being misled by villains, and the court is controlled by eunuchs... Oh, Your Highness, do you perhaps want to purge the court of corrupt officials?"

Zhao Zhen shuddered and turned around abruptly: "This... Sect Leader Lin, please be careful with your words!"

Lin Yi smiled and said, "There's no one else here, Your Highness, please speak frankly. Why beat around the bush?" Zhao Zhen said, "I intend to advise my elder brother, but unfortunately, he lives deep within the palace and is rarely summoned. Furthermore, the inner court is controlled by the Eastern and Western Depots..."

Lin Yi seemed to be deep in thought. Now that the inner court was controlled by the Eastern and Western Depots, Zhao Zhen had no way to get involved.

He said calmly, "Does Your Highness mean that I should eliminate Yu Huatian?"

Zhao Zhen smiled, "Sect Leader Lin is indeed resourceful and wise."

The Eastern Depot is under Wei Zhongxian's control. If Prince Xin makes any moves now and alerts Wei Zhongxian, the situation will be extremely unfavorable.

Yu Huatian was backed by Consort Wan, who both cooperated with Wei Zhongxian and was also in conflict with him.

As soon as Yu Huatian dies, the Western Depot will almost instantly collapse. Although the Eastern Depot will benefit the most, Prince Xin will also be able to take the opportunity to extend his influence into the inner court.

Infiltrating the inner court meant planting a spy next to the emperor, and the purpose was self-evident.

Lin Yi thought to himself that if Emperor Xuanzhi were to die, it would most likely be because of Prince Xin.

The only variable is that Wei Zhongxian rebels, kills Prince Xin, and installs a prince from the imperial clan as a replacement... But in such a chaotic world, daring to do this will surely lead to widespread rebellions.

Although Wei Zhongxian currently wields immense power, he is merely a eunuch, and his authority originates from the emperor. Once Prince Xin ascends the throne and the situation stabilizes, eliminating Wei Zhongxian will be a piece of cake.

By then, Prince Xin would hold immense power, and if he were capable enough, he could truly revive the Song Dynasty...

Lin Yi said, "But Yu Huatian has been living in the deep palace for a long time, and Chongyangzi is also in charge of the palace."

He had wanted to kill Yu Huatian for a long time, but he just hadn't had the chance.

Zhao Zhen paced a few steps, then said meaningfully, "The day after tomorrow, my brother will go boating in the Western Garden."

Lin Yi understood and didn't say much, but started thinking... Even if he encountered that Chongyangzi, even if he couldn't beat him, he could still leave easily.

Zhao Zhen sat down again and said, "There is another matter that Headmaster Lin may not know: last night, the Qing envoy Wei Xiaobao was assassinated."

Yuan Chengzhi and Xia Qingqing made their move!

It seems that since he had refused him in Jiangcheng, Yuan Chengzhi had no hope for him. Since the matter had already been secretly accomplished, he naturally wouldn't have informed him beforehand.

Lin Yi picked up his teacup, took a sip, and asked unhurriedly, "What was the result?"

Zhao Zhen said, "Wei Xiaobao is injured, and the assassin has been captured."

Who is the assassin?

"Golden Snake King Yuan Chengzhi".

Lin Yi nodded slowly... Yuan Chengzhi's assassination attempt had failed yet again.

He assassinated Huang Taiji and the last emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and also attempted to assassinate Wei Xiaobao once in Jiangcheng.

It sounded like only Yuan Chengzhi had been captured. Lin Yi guessed that Xia Qingqing had gone to his residence last night, but since he had spent the night at the Prince Xin's residence, Xia Qingqing had come up empty-handed...

Lin Yi said meaningfully, "With Yuan Chengzhi dead, the Golden Snake Camp will definitely be in chaos, and the Qing court will be rid of a major threat."

Zhao Zhen also said, "The anti-Qing rebels in Shandong are also at the height of their power. It's just a pity that Yuan Chengzhi, Li Quan and others are ambitious but lack talent and are unlikely to achieve great things. If they could serve the court and fight against the Jin and Qing, the chances of victory would be much greater... Sect Leader Lin, I have a suggestion, but I don't know if I should say it?"

Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat, already expecting this. "Your Highness, please speak freely."

Zhao Zhen said, "The Golden Snake Camp is composed of martial arts figures, and Master Lin's prestige in the martial arts world is unmatched. Rather than watching the Golden Snake Camp collapse, why doesn't Master Lin step forward and take control of the Golden Snake Camp again?"

"In the future, we will cooperate with the imperial army to launch a northern expedition, destroy the Qing Dynasty, recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun, leave our name in history, and be admired by future generations."

Lin Yi was stunned. What was this called? Just when you're about to doze off, someone brings you a pillow.

Or is it that all the smart people have come up with the same idea?
He wanted to gain the support of Prince Xin to develop the Shandong rebel army.

Prince Xin also wanted to control the Golden Serpent Camp through him.

(End of this chapter)