When the silver chest was fished up, Lin Wanrong did not dare to delay. He opened the chest on the spot and sent soldiers to separate the silver and tin. After the chest was repacked, he calculated that there were three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver, not a cent more, not a cent less. Only then did he feel completely at ease. He sealed the silver vault and sent troops to guard it. Luoyuan was personally supervising in the army, so there should not be any problems.
By the time he was done with these matters, it was already night time. Just as he was about to drink some water, he saw Hu Bugui flying over on horseback. He dismounted and said excitedly, "General Lin, I heard that the silver has been found, is this true?"
Lin Wanrong smiled and waved her hand. She pointed at the silver box in the middle of the field and said, "How could it be fake? Three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver, not a cent less, it's all here. "
Hu Bugui's face was full of joy. "General Lin is really an extraordinary person. Now the people of Ji Ning have spread that you are generous and care about the people, spreading three hundred thousand fish seedlings in Lake Weishan, giving birth to hope, you are the great benefactor of the counties of Ji Ning. They also say that you are the constellation of the heavens that descended to earth, specializing in solving problems and saving the people. On the way back today, all I heard was your legend. Sigh — "He shook his head in annoyance, a hint of dejection on his face." It's a pity that I had official business to attend to today, so I went to the Zhuping district government office and missed such a great opportunity. "
Lin Wanrong laughed heartily. "What constellation of the heavens descended to earth? It's the people of Ji Ning who flatter me. Don't you know what kind of person I am? Eating, drinking and playing, everything is number one. How can I worry about the country and save the people? Oh yes, brother Hu, did you find anything when you went to the Zhuping district government office? "
Hu Bugui shook his head with a face full of annoyance. "Those dogs are extremely cunning. When I led the troops to the Zhuping district government office, they had already retreated an hour ago. I desperately chased after them for a while and intercepted the last few of them. The rest have all escaped. "
This was already expected, so there was nothing strange about it. Lin Wanrong nodded, patted Hu Bugui on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Big brother Hu, you did a good job. When we return to the capital, I will report to the Emperor. The two of us will be promoted and get rich together. The money will come rolling in, hahahaha. "
Hu Buhui found it funny. This Official Lin seemed like a genuine profiteer. However, he was never careless when it came to important matters, which was admirable.
The three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver in the treasury had already been robbed once, so there was no room for error this time. With Hu Bugui holding the fort, Lord Lin could rest assured that there would be no problems. Coupled with Luoyuan's assistance, there would definitely be no problems. Only then did he let out a long sigh as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders. In a loud voice, he shouted, "Men, come on a fast horse from eight hundred li away. Send a memorial to the capital and report the good news to the Emperor!"
Outside the tent, a military advisor came in with a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. Official Lin slowly paced two steps, and said with a smile, "I am not familiar with writing memorials, so do as you see fit. The main purpose is to highlight the hardships of this mission. Tens of thousands of soldiers searched day and night, and General Hu Bugui did not sleep for two nights to travel thousands of li to capture the real culprit. In short, write a long memorial and mention the names of the brothers under my command. Let them show their faces in front of the Emperor, so that I can account to everyone. "
Hu Bugui beamed with joy. There was really nothing to say about following General Lin. Last time, it was a military exercise on the battlefield, and this time, it was fishing for silver in the lake. Every time, he could gain face in front of the Emperor. In less than three to five years, the Emperor would also remember his name.
The advisor was also a clever person. General Lin had repeatedly emphasized the need to highlight the many brothers. Think about it, even the soldiers under his command had sent memorials, so how could the name of Official Lin not be mentioned? After comprehending the spirit, the advisor's writing was as if he had divine help. At the beginning of every paragraph, he added a sentence, "General bowed and worked hard, risked his life to personally lead the army." He wrote two pages of letters, praising Official Lin's great achievements, and how the people of Mount Weishan Lake loved and supported the general.
Official Lin took the letter and admired it, then said without a change in expression, "It is written very objectively! It has a future! In the future, you will write all the battle reports. " At the end of the letter, he signed his name and sent a fast horse that traveled eight hundred li to the capital to deliver the news.
When he returned to the residence, he saw that the yamen was in a festive mood, decorated with lanterns, and hung up big red lanterns. Luo Ning was in front of the door, directing the people to clean up.
"What is this for?" Lin Wanrong walked over with a smile, supporting Luo Ning's waist and gently rubbing it for a while. "Ning 'er, are we going to have a wedding? That is very good, we can consummate our marriage again tonight! "
Luo Ning's face was bright red, and she looked at him charmingly. She said shyly, "Big Brother is not serious at all. Today, we found the silver, and our Luo Family is proud and elated, sweeping away the decline of many days. It is time to have a good celebration. There is another joyous matter. Father just woke up and wanted to see you! "
Father-in-law woke up? He woke up as soon as I found the silver. He really knows how to pick the right time. This old fellow is not pretending to be unconscious, is he? Official Lin felt disdain in his heart, but he pretended to be happy. "Aiya, that is great. Today is really a double blessing. Ning 'er, let's go and pay our respects to Father-in-law! "
Ning 'er softly acknowledged and pulled her big brother to go to their father's residence. Just as they reached the door, they heard Lomin's voice coming from the room. "Is that Ning' er outside?"
"Father, Big Brother and I are here to see you." Luo Ning gently pushed the door open and entered. She saw Lomin slowly sitting on a chair with the help of a maid, looking at the two of them with a smile.
"Aiya, Official Luo, long time no see." Official Lin gave a fist salute and laughed. "I really missed you."
"What did you miss me for?" Lomin smiled and shook her head. "I'm afraid you missed my Ning 'er?"
Luo Ning's face turned red and she pouted coquettishly, "Daddy, you're making fun of your daughter!" Lin Wanrong chuckled and said, "All of you, all of you, not one less."
Lomin sighed deeply. "Speaking of which, we have not seen each other for a few months. I did not expect that when we meet again, I would cause you and niece Zhiqing to work day and night for me. I am deeply sorry."
Seeing that Lomin seemed to have aged a lot and was no longer as cunning and cunning as before, Lin Wanrong hurriedly laughed. "Don't say that, we are a family! When we were in Jinling, you took good care of me. I should also share your worries. "
Hearing him refer to her as' Old Mount Tai ', Lomin looked at Luo Ning in surprise. Ning 'er's cheeks were pink and her head was lowered all the way to her neck. Looking at the boy who was beaming with joy and taking advantage of her, he suddenly understood. He laughed bitterly in his heart. Forget it, forget it, the rice has been cooked. I don't need to be polite with this boy. He laughed and nodded. "I see. Very good, very good! My dear son-in-law, I heard that you have become a fish leaping through the dragon gate and fishing for silver on a wooden boat. The people of Ji Ning City are full of praise for you. If this news reaches the ears of the Emperor, it will be terrible. That would be incredible. Your meteoric rise is just around the corner. "
Nonsense, the Emperor's princess is my dearest wife, Xian 'er. If I don't rise, who will? Official Lin laughed and looked around. He said mysteriously, "Old Mount Tai, you don't need to worry. Before I left the capital, the Emperor had spoken. "
Lomin was overjoyed. He immediately stood up from his chair and said excitedly, "What did the Emperor say?"
"The Emperor said that three hundred and fifty thousand taels of official silver were stolen from Ji Ning's territory. Tens of thousands of soldiers were detained in the capital without rice and food. The border is in a state of emergency. Lomin's crime is unforgivable."
Hearing this, Lomin's face turned pale and he sat down on his chair. Lin Wanrong shook his head and sighed. "Father-in-law, don't blame your son-in-law for being too talkative. You have been through all kinds of storms in Jinling. Why did you let down your guard when you came to Ji Ning? What kind of place is Ji Ning? It is the birthplace of the White Lotus Sect. The waters are deep. You are upright and outspoken. How many people in the court want to use this opportunity to get rid of you? Three hundred and fifty thousand taels of official silver crossed the border. You should have told them to scram as soon as possible. How could you let them stay the night? Everyone else is trying to avoid you. Aren't you just looking for trouble? "
Lomin said in annoyance, "I was just muddle-headed for a moment. At that time, the person leading the troops told me that we needed to replenish our rations. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to guarantee our journey. I only let them stay the night to share the Emperor's worries. Who would have thought, ai! Worthy son-in-law, quickly tell us, what else did the Emperor say? "
Hearing her father and big brother talk about politics, Miss Lo didn't care about these things. She said her goodbyes and left.
Seeing that Lo was loyal and devoted to the Emperor, Lin Wanrong didn't feel good about scaring him. "When he found out that something happened to the official silver, the Emperor was naturally furious. He wanted to issue an edict to punish you on the spot. Fortunately, Teacher Xu and I tried our best to persuade him. We knelt outside the Imperial Palace for twenty-four hours. Only then did the Emperor's anger subside and he extended the deadline by seven days. He said that if we can find the silver within seven days, he will let bygones be bygones and restore you to your official position. But if we can't find it, then I don't need to say what the consequences will be. "
"The Emperor really said that?" Lomin was surprised and happy. She sighed and said, "If that's the case, then this time, it was a blessing in disguise? Ai, even if I am restored to my official position, how would this old man have the face to see the Emperor and see my colleagues? "
"About this? Let's see if father-in-law still wants to be an official. "Lin Wanrong giggled. There was a mysterious look on his face.
"Aiya, my worthy son-in-law, don't play riddles with this old man. I've already betrothed my daughter to you. We are a family. Help me think of an idea." Lomin was also a fox. How could she not understand the meaning behind her worthy son-in-law's words? She immediately grabbed his hand and said warmly.
This old man's skin isn't thinner than mine. Lin Wanrong snickered and said, "This, it depends on how father-in-law handles it. It's true that the silver was lost in Ji Ning territory. You can't deny it even if you want to. In my opinion, why don't you submit a statement of guilt and honestly take responsibility for this matter. "
"A statement of guilt?" Lomin's face was full of shock and suspicion. "If I submit a statement of guilt, wouldn't that give Cheng Wang an excuse?"
"If you don't submit a statement of guilt, does that mean he doesn't have an excuse?" Lin Wanrong patted his shoulder. "Old Tai Shan, don't worry. A statement of guilt is just the prelude. The more exciting part is yet to come. It's true that the silver was lost, but didn't we spend less than three days to find the silver? Also, you raided the Zhuping district government and captured a nest of thieves — — "Lin Official blinked and a smile floated on his face." This group is the remnants of the White Lotus. There are thousands of them. Old Tai Shan, you personally led the army and charged at the front. Raiding the Zhuping district government, you killed thousands of the White Lotus and captured dozens of thieves. You uprooted the last of the White Lotus's power in Shandong. The silver wasn't lost and you followed the clues to destroy the White Lotus. Tell me, is this a mistake or a merit? "
Lomin wasn't an easy person to deal with. Since my worthy son-in-law gave all the credit to me, I couldn't be polite. I nodded and said, "It is a merit! But who knows what the Emperor thinks? Also, it's not certain if these are White Lotus thieves! "
"Whether they are White Lotus thieves or not isn't important. What's important is that someone will take the blame for you. Since everyone's mouths will be covered, the Emperor will be able to step down! " Lin Official laughed and said, "When the silver and the thieves are escorted to the capital, you can write a memorial that night. Say that although you have atoned for your crimes, you feel that you have failed the Emperor's grace. Ask the Emperor to let you retire and return to your hometown. Hehe, what do you think the consequences will be — — "
"The Emperor definitely won't let me go — — wonderful!" Lomin clapped her hands and shouted excitedly. She looked up and down at Lin Wanrong. "After three days, I have to look at you in a different light. Worthy son-in-law, you've only been in the capital for a few months and you're already so familiar with the matters of the court. You're a hundred times better than this old man. "
"That's because of Old Tai Shan's teachings!" Lin Official said without blinking. The two of them laughed at the same time.
After all, Luo Min had just recovered from a serious illness. After talking for a while, Lin Wanrong said his goodbyes and left. He looked around but didn't see Luo Ning. Just as he was about to return to his room, he suddenly saw a servant girl run over and report, "Daren, daren, Young Miss Xu invites you!"
"Which Young Miss Xu?" Lin Wanrong asked curiously.
"The Young Miss Xu who came with you from the capital!" The servant girl blinked her eyes and said, "Young Miss Xu said that she is waiting for you in her room!"
Xu Zhiqing is looking for me? And in her room? Lin Official laughed dryly a few times and quickened his steps to the back courtyard. There was no light in Luo Ning's room. It seemed that she hadn't returned to her room yet. However, the room next to hers was brightly lit and a delicate figure was reflected on the window screen.
Lin Official's eyes swept over that tall and firm chest and he secretly swallowed. He knew women by looking at their breasts. The person in this room was undoubtedly Young Miss Xu.
He lightly knocked on the door twice. The room was silent for a while before Xu Zhiqing's slightly trembling voice sounded out, "Who, who is it?"
"Yi, it's not Ning 'er?! I'm sorry, I touched the wrong door. "Lin Wanrong gave a flirtatious smile and turned to leave.
The door opened with a crash. Young Miss Xu stood in front of the door. She gritted her teeth and said in a small voice, "Lin — — you, you wait!"
Lin Wanrong turned around and looked at her strangely, "It's so late, Young Miss Xu still hasn't slept?"
Seeing him put on an act, Young Miss Xu's heart was filled with hate. She looked around and saw that there was no one around. She stretched out her slender arm and fiercely pulled him in. With a pa sound, she closed the door.
"You, what do you want to do? Don't act recklessly! "Lin Official's eyes widened and his face was filled with fear as he spoke in a panicked voice.
"Act recklessly?" Young Miss Xu was angry and amused at the same time. She wanted to kick him, "In this world, is there anyone who acts more recklessly than you?"
Lin Wanrong gave a lewd laugh and said, "Young Miss Xu, don't hold onto my good points and refuse to let go. Although my weakness is in your hands, you also have a loophole that needs to be plugged. Everyone is the same. "
"Nonsense, who's willing to catch you in the act? What loophole do I have? " Young Miss Xu gave a snort. Seeing his eyes wander around her chest, her face became hot and she quickly turned around. Her heart was beating fast. The two of them didn't say anything and the room became extremely quiet. Only their breathing could be heard.
Lin Wanrong's eyes swept over her alluring curves. Looking at her bulging bottom, he secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Her bottom was like a millstone, suitable for giving birth to a son. This Young Miss Xu was also suitable for a man, she had a promising future!
"That, Young Miss Xu, you called me here in the middle of the night, do you have any instructions?" Seeing that Young Miss Xu still didn't turn her head, Lin Official felt reassured and boldly looked at her as he hypocritically spoke.
"You, you're not allowed to look!" Young Miss Xu's face was burning as she snorted.
"Look, look at what?" Lin Official didn't understand. "My eyes are straight, looking straight ahead. I can't see anything!"
There was no way to reason with this shameless person. Young Miss Xu had no way to deal with him. She sighed in her heart. Look, look, look. In any case, she had already been stared at by him countless times. It didn't matter if it happened once or twice. She lightly opened her mouth and said, "Lin San, your performance today was shocking. I underestimated you in the past."
"Not at all, not at all. Same to you!" Lin Wanrong had a mischievous smile on his face.
"Lin San, what kind of impression do I have in your heart? Can you tell me? "Young Miss Xu let out a faint sigh and softly said.
"Impression? Oh, big, very big! "Lin Wanrong wiped the corner of his mouth as he spoke.
"What big?" Miss Xu asked suspiciously. Seeing the vulgar expression on his face as his gaze fell onto her chest, she instantly understood what he meant. Her delicate face flushed red, and she clenched her fists tightly. She had an urge to beat this pig head up.
"Lin San, I'm willing to bet and I'm willing to lose!" Xu Zhiqing's silver teeth almost bit through her jade lips. She stuck out her full chest and closed her eyes slightly. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly and faint water droplets condensed on her eyelashes. Her voice was slightly trembling as she said, "Here, take it! I only ask that you move faster! "
"Faster? Faster what? "Lin Official asked in confusion.
"You want to tease me again?!!" Young Miss Xu's tears fell down. Her eyes suddenly widened and she angrily said, "I promised you conditions and I can fulfill them now. Didn't you want to touch me? Then I'll give it to you! "
Seeing Young Miss Xu's chest thrust out in front of him, Lin Official's eyes widened even more than a gorilla's. He jumped back two steps and said in shock, "Young Miss Xu, what do you mean by this? When did I say I wanted to touch you — — touch that? Please respect my character! "
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