Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan's expression remained indifferent, but the maid beside him was stunned, blinking blankly, even wondering if she had misheard.
Only when she saw Lin Xuan turn and leave did she realize that she had heard correctly.
The two words that came out of the mouth of this young master of the Lin Household, the current head of the family, were not "Okay!" but "I'm not going!"
but...
Is that correct?
She even seemed a little lost.
After all, normally, the young master would be incredibly excited whenever he heard about the Thirty -Thirty-Third Imperial Princess Thirty-Third Imperial Princess her invitation. He would rush over without waiting for anyone to say anything.
Not only did they go there themselves, but they also had to prepare gifts.
He gave all the treasures, Spirit Stone, and pills to the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess, afraid that she wouldn't see his sincere feelings.
When the old man was still alive, we tried beating him and scolding him, but it was no use.
Now... how did you change your personality?
Rejected?
this...
The maid was puzzled, but couldn't help but try to dissuade her.
"This... Patriarch, it seems the Thirty-Third Highness has something important to discuss with the young master. If we refuse, I'm afraid..."
Her thinking was simple: the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess was, after all, the Holy Lord's own daughter, and her status and position were undeniable.
It wouldn't be right not to go, since Lin Xuan is now part of the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess's faction.
The former playboy Lin Xuan had no sense of hierarchy or authority. In fact, in many people's eyes, he was a fool who would give up everything for the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess, blindly holding onto his sincere heart, unable to see anything else.
However, that playboy Lin Xuan is already a thing of the past.
Lin Xuan, who was about to leave, suddenly stopped, glanced back coldly, and spoke in an icy tone.
"What, do I need you to teach me how to do things?"
That one glance sent a chill down the maid's spine.
In a daze, she even seemed to see the master, and even the old patriarch!
At that moment, she suddenly realized her mistake and lowered her head in fear and trepidation.
"No, no, patriarch, I'll go and refuse right away..."
The maid was terrified and hurriedly left, not daring to linger for even a moment, for fear of being punished.
Lin Xuan said two words, and she repeated those two words.
Originally, the maid wanted to embellish her appearance a little, but after Lin Xuan's gaze, all her mischievous thoughts vanished, leaving only a deep sense of lingering fear.
How could I have forgotten who I am!
No matter how much of a spoiled brat Lin Xuan is, or how brainless he is, he is still the eldest young master of the Lin Household, and the current head of the family!
What right does a lowly maid like her have to discuss his affair with the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess?
Meanwhile, on the other side, the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess was waiting for that fool to come and solve her problems. She only needed to give him a smile to make him dizzy with infatuation.
But to my surprise, the message that came back was that the fool had refused?
This shocked and bewildered her.
How could that be?
Thirty-Third Imperial Princess Shen Zhi asked twice more before confirming that the message from the other side was a rejection.
This made her even more confused.
She didn't understand.
Normally, that foolish kid is at my beck and call, isn't he? Whatever I say, does he dare utter a single word against it?
How could I dare refuse myself?
What's wrong with me today?
Has he gone mad?
The Thirty-Third Imperial Princess couldn't help but frown, pondering the reason for Lin Xuan's unusual behavior today. Then, thinking about the rumors that Lin Xuan had been getting close to the Nineteenth Imperial Prince's people recently, her heart skipped a beat.
After much deliberation, the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess decided to prioritize the overall situation, took a deep breath, and decided to go and see for herself.
Although she deeply loathed the other party, she had to admit that the Lin Household was an indispensable asset to her.
Especially the ancestor of the Lin Household who is currently attempting to break through to the Saint Realm.
If he succeeds in his attempt, she will have a powerful ally behind her, at least propelling her into the ranks of those vying for the top position.
She closed her eyes briefly, suppressing the annoyance in her heart.
"Very well, I'll go and see for myself what tricks this brat is up to."
With that, the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess prepared to depart.
However, at that very moment, a startling fluctuation emanated from the direction of the Lin Household home within the imperial city. A terrifying aura surged instantly, then rapidly diminished...
They moved so fast that the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess hadn't even taken more than a few steps.
She stared in that direction in astonishment, a whirlwind of thoughts swirling in her mind.
This aura wasn't just felt by her; countless people in the city sensed it as well.
And they all knew what was going on.
This is... a sign of a failed breakthrough!
A sudden realization dawned on everyone's minds.
That old bastard from the Lin Household failed to break through to the Saint Realm!
At this moment, countless people and forces within the city experienced both joy and sorrow.
The one who was worried was naturally the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess, who was preparing to set off for the Lin Household to see what Lin Xuan was up to.
The Lin Household patriarch... failed to break through?
this...
Her face turned deathly pale, and she nearly lost her balance. She no longer cared about her disgust for Lin Xuan; all that remained was anxiety.
The Lin Household, and whether or not the Lin Household patriarch succeeded in his breakthrough, were of great importance to her!
How could it... have failed?
The Thirty-Third Imperial Princess felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, her heart turning cold.
Whether the Lin Household patriarch succeeds in her breakthrough or not not only determines whether the Lin Household will have a stronger voice here in the future, but also whether her side's strength will increase or decrease.
But clearly, everything she has gained recently has been nothing but a mirage, a dream come true.
Everything is ruined!
Damn it!
Damn it!!
The Thirty-Third Imperial Princess used almost all her strength to restrain herself from swinging the object in her hand, and her face even showed a hint of ferocity.
The maid behind her spoke cautiously.
"Your Highness, are we still going to the Lin Household?"
To go or not to go...
The Thirty-Third Imperial Princess did not immediately deny it, but instead pondered for a moment.
The Lin Household patriarch failed to break through to the Saint Realm. Even if he didn't perish, he would probably be seriously injured. Such injuries cannot be repaired by ordinary spirit medicine. It can be said that no matter how powerful the Lin Household is, they don't even have a Half-Saint power.
In an instant, they fell from being a top-tier clan in the imperial city to Lineage third-rate Lineage, or even worse.
It's all about timing and fate.
What she valued was the Lin Household that had the potential to reach the Saint Realm, not the current Lin Household that didn't even have a Half-Saint and would soon become a third-rate Lineage.
but...
"Go."
Finally, the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess softly uttered a single word.
go.
I'll definitely go.
But...
As if she had thought of something, a hint of amusement appeared in the eyes of the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess.
The Lin Household.
Lin Xuan was somewhat surprised when he heard from the maid that the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess had come in person.
In my memory, this princess was incredibly arrogant.
Why is she here?
Could it be...?
Is it because of the Lin Household patriarch?
Or perhaps...
Was it because his refusal made the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess feel she had lost face, that she came to confront him?
Lin Xuan couldn't help but shake his head.
If that's really the case, then it only shows that this Thirty-Third Imperial Princess is far too narrow-minded.
Little did the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess know that she found Lin Xuan's current appearance quite strange and was rather surprised.
However, what she was thinking was, why was Lin Xuan, who used to be incredibly attentive and fawning over her like a lapdog, so cold today?
Could it be that he has truly changed his personality?