Chapter 531: Lin Nuo’s Plan

Chapter 531: Lin Nuo’s Plan

“Ah? This is…?”

Luo Xiaoxue was quite surprised to hear that she was to replace that fake princess.

This is about the real one taking the place of the fake, huh?

But why did it sound like she was the fake instead?

“Knight Lin, can I…?”

Luo Xiaoxue asked, her question hinting at whether she still had a chance to negotiate. After all, with the city under lockdown for a search, how could she replace that fake princess?

In Lin Nuo’s understanding, her words meant whether she could manage this job.

Like how a superior might doubt the capabilities of an insecure subordinate—they would need psychological reassurance.

Lin Nuo replied very seriously:

“You can, after all, you come from a prestigious background and have previously been a princess, so you must be familiar with her mannerisms. You should be able to temporarily disguise yourself as the princess and fool the rebels.”

“Mm…”

Familiar? She already was the princess!

She had been worried about one thing:

Did Knight Lin know her true identity?

To be fair, Knight Lin was a person of great abilities, seemingly omnipotent, and if he knew the fake princess was just that, he must know who the real one is.

However, he had never made that clear, nor had he shown her any respect.

He always acted independently, treating everyone with a casual demeanor.

Perhaps he really did know but chose not to say anything, instead helping her privately, letting her think he was unaware, and then naturally accepting his good intentions.

That could be it; after all, Knight Lin always handled things discreetly and subtly, never making his intentions clear.

As for whether he cared about the world…

Did that need to be said? Knight Lin had made many contributions, resolving great disasters, and thanks to his righteousness, countless people had avoided calamity.

He was the most righteous knight cultivator she had ever witnessed.

Moreover, typical sect cultivators were usually busy with their practice and unfamiliar with the world, making them detached from everyday matters.

But Knight Lin was different; he spent his time practicing yet was well-informed about mundane affairs—far better than her, the princess who was keen on mingling with the common folk.

She felt inferior.

So, all she had to do was work with Knight Lin; in her helplessness, she could only trust him.

Luo Xiaoxue asked:

“Then Knight Lin, how do I replace that fake princess and negotiate with the rebels?”

“Very simple. I know the time they’ve agreed to meet. Before that time arrives, I’ll take down the fake princess, switch her clothes, put on a veil, and ride in a carriage to meet the rebel leader. You don’t need to worry; I will accompany you, and when the time comes, just follow my instructions in negotiating with the rebel leader, and it will surely succeed.”

Lin Nuo continued, looking serious, saying “surely succeed.” How could he ensure this negotiation would go well?

The main goal was: to stop Dong Wei from negotiating with the rebels, incite their hatred, and let the rebels know that the city was low on capable troops, making it ripe for attack.

Once that happened, fighting would break out, and Dong Wei would surely have to deal with the rebels. Then, he would take the opportunity to strike and weaken Dong Wei’s forces.

Very reliable.

“But Knight Lin, I am currently being hunted. If I am discovered, I might get caught, let alone replace the fake princess.”

Luo Xiaoxue expressed her concerns.

Lin Nuo responded:

“You don’t need to worry about that. I have already arranged for someone on the inside to do reconnaissance; they will give us signals to create opportunities. Also, we need to think outside the box; if you were to capture someone, what would you do?”

“Announce a wanted notice and issue rewards, then order the manhunt, not giving the fugitive any chance to breathe. We must chase him relentlessly and not miss a single clue about him, investigating every household. The key points are establishments related to food, to discover the fugitive’s eating habits, with special attention on those. After all, people need to eat; that’s a breakthrough.”

Luo Xiaoxue stated firmly, making Lin Nuo’s mind float back to some unpleasant memories.

When he was on the run, looking for a place to eat, he too had to deal with inspections. He had multiple times disguised himself, and each new identity seemed to warrant a new wanted notice—what a hassle!

No wonder she was the princess’s right-hand man; her methods were quite similar. She must have learned it well.

Thankfully, that Empress Luo Xiaoxue was already dead, so no more of this manhunt business would occur—what a relief!

Lin Nuo chuckled coldly and said:

“Then what if the fugitive deliberately goes back to live near her?”

“Isn’t that too risky? The wanted situation is so tight; would he even dare to come back? That would be easily discovered!”

“Sometimes the most dangerous place is the safest. You have to shift your perspective. They are searching for you everywhere, thinking you’ve gone into hiding somewhere. But they wouldn’t suspect that you might be lurking as a maid in the City Lord’s Mansion.”

“As a maid?”

“Yes, we’ll sneak in together, and that would catch them off guard. Also, you need to replace the princess for negotiations. Such a reckless move would be outside their expectations.”

“Mm…”

Luo Xiaoxue contemplated, realizing it seemed somewhat sensible.

It was indeed quite a crazy idea.

This might really catch them off guard—a surprise attack!

“It seems to have some logic, but I’m still worried.”

“Do you wish to save the citizens of Huan Tian City? If the rebels invade, it will turn into a miserable hell.”

Lin Nuo threw this statement out to stir Luo Xiaoxue’s emotions.

The implication was: are you really going to stand by and watch?

A strong moral coercion—Luo Xiaoxue had no choice but to take action, or she would regret it for life.

This tactic worked splendidly, igniting her emotions. She was wavering before but suddenly became determined.

As a princess, facing a great disaster for Huan Tian City while she hesitated—how disgraceful.

Knight Lin was confident; what did she have to fear?

Let’s go! She couldn’t let Knight Lin and the people down.

“Okay, when are we going to act? How do we approach them?” Luo Xiaoxue asked with a determined attitude.

“Prepare yourself. Once you’re ready, come with me. We’ll head over as soon as possible. Don’t worry, we have insiders who can cover for us.”

Lin Nuo said, if he hadn’t bribed someone in the mansion, he wouldn’t have found a chance to eliminate Princess Luo Xiaoxue.

Having spent so long in the underworld, he learned the most practical lesson: money can make ghosts push the grindstone.

Of course, it wasn’t solely about money; Mu Yiting’s network was truly useful, providing him the means to execute various under-the-table operations.

Luo Xiaoxue prepared, deliberately disguising herself as a modest village girl. Meanwhile, Lin Nuo dressed as a humble worker. Coincidentally, the City Lord’s Mansion was hiring, and they managed to get in through their connections.

Next up was getting close to the fake princess.