When he brought Du Xiuyuan and the others down the mountain, even though it was already late, there were still countless people gathered to watch the show. The soldiers raised their torches high, illuminating the night as if it was daytime. Before tonight, the news of Lord Lin's bombardment of Yu De Immortal Market would spread all over Great Hua. No one knew what kind of reaction there would be. Du Xiuyuan and the others were secretly worried for General Lin. He was the only one who acted as if nothing had happened and chatted with everyone with a cheeky smile.
"General." Du Xiuyuan, who was patrolling ahead, hurried over with a grave expression. "There are people blocking the path of the army. It's — "He paused and lowered his voice." It's Minister Ye of the Ministry of Appointments, Official Liang of the Ministry of Rites, as well as the attendants and scholars of the Three Ministries and Six Ministries, as well as Prince Cheng — "
Lin Wanrong was startled. These people had arrived quite quickly. He had only just left the mountain. He chuckled and said, "It's fine, it's fine. Perhaps these people are here to give me a plaque to eulogize me. Who knows? Brother Du, let's go and take a look. "
Du Xiuyuan saw that he was not surprised at all, as if he did not take these influential officials seriously. He secretly admired him. He dared to say and do, and dared to take responsibility. He was truly an extraordinary man.
Lin Wanrong was about to go forward when Miss Xiao poked her head out of the sedan and asked, "Lin lang, what's going on up ahead?"
Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "Someone has come to visit me. Qing Xuan, rest here with little shimei for a while. I'll be right back. "
Xiao Qingxuan smiled lightly and took out a golden token from her bosom. She stared at it carefully, and a thin layer of mist rose in her eyes. She was full of nostalgia and reluctance to part with it. She beckoned to him and said softly, "Lin lang, come here. I have something to tell you."
When Lin Wanrong walked in front of her, Xiao Qingxuan handed the token to him and said softly, "This is for you. If anyone dares to make things difficult for you, take this out. No one will dare to touch a single hair on Langjun's head. "
The gold medallion was heavy in his hand, and there was a lifelike phoenix carved on it. He didn't know what it was used for. Lin Wanrong laughed and said, "Your token is somewhat similar to the golden token bestowed by the Emperor in my hand. We have the Dragon and Phoenix Combination, we don't have to be afraid even if we travel the world. "
Xiao Qingxuan smiled sweetly, "Don't gossip. Hurry up and get rid of them so we can go home as soon as possible."
The soldiers in front had stopped moving a long time ago. A clamor came from the front of the formation. Indistinctly, shouts of "Lin San, come out!" "Lin San, come out and answer!" could be heard.
Lin Wanrong hurried over with Du Xiuyuan. He glanced around and saw that more than half of the officials and scholars that he had seen at the morning court were here. Standing at the very front with a cold smile was Cheng Wang. Behind him were the two ministers of the Ministry of Appointments and the Ministry of Rites, and dozens of scholars and deacons. Everyone was in high spirits and shouting loudly.
"Little brother Lin San greets wang ye, greets daren." Lin Wanrong gave a yawn and made a shocked expression on his face, "It's so late, and daren are still coming out in groups to investigate the situation of the people? To work so hard for the country, little brother really admires you. "
The Minister of Appointments, Ye daren, shouted, "Lin San, don't speak nonsense. We are here to question you about your crimes."
"Crimes? What crimes? " Lin Wanrong was puzzled, "Little brother has always been law-abiding and paid taxes according to the rules. What crimes are there to question?"
Ye daren angrily retorted, "You still want to quibble about the things you did? What did you do on the mountain? Are the people in the world idiots? "
Lin Wanrong snickered, "Little brother came here on a sightseeing tour and casually fired two shots. Ye daren, this matter doesn't seem to be under your jurisdiction. "
Ye daren's beard trembled as he pointed angrily at him, "Casually fired two shots? You say it so easily! Do you know what this place is? This' Yu De Immortal Market 'is a holy land that all scholars in the world yearn for. There are many senior scholars who have made great contributions to China. The founding emperor of the country has given us a plaque, and all the colleagues in the court are proud to be born in the Sacred Market. How dare you behave atrociously here? You have no respect for the law and are extremely arrogant. His Highness, I, and all the colleagues are here to punish you for your crimes. Why don't you quickly surrender and listen to the punishment? "
Lin Wanrong smiled carelessly, "Yu De Immortal Market? That's a good name, but it's a pity that I've never heard of it. I received a tip-off that there are people on this mountain who raise weapons, gather illegally, legislate privately, restrict the freedom of others, falsify the edict of Emperor Taizu, and confuse ignorant youths. What's more, they claim to be equal to the heavens, trying in vain to be independent of China. They have committed numerous crimes and have angered both men and gods. This kind of illegal terrorist organization that brings chaos to the court and corrupts the foundation of China can only be firmly banned in order to protect China for the next ten thousand years. Lord Ye, is it wrong to do this? "
Lin San had a glib tongue, and Lord Ye was dazzled by the accusations that were thrown at him one after another. Apart from Lin San, there was no other person in the world who had labeled the 'Yu De Immortal Market' as an illegal terrorist organization.
"You, you, are talking nonsense." Lord Ye's tiger beard trembled as he pointed at Lin Xiuyuan's nose and said, "The name of the Sacred Market is respected by the world. Countless senior scholars came from here, and they are the backbone of China. How can it be a terrorist organization?"
"Lord Ye, it's not up to you to say whether it's a terrorist organization or not. I have a few confessions here that were written by the scholars on the mountain who were deluded. "Lin Wanrong extended his hand and Du Xiuyuan handed over the confessions. Lin Wanrong smiled and said," Whether it's a terrorist organization or not, Lord Ye, please take a look. You will know with one look. "
Lord Ye hadn't thought that Lin San's methods were so experienced. In a few short hours, he had not only destroyed the Sacred Market, he had even prepared all the confessions. People wanted to catch him but didn't know where to start.
"Lin San," Cheng Wang, who had been watching silently, suddenly said, "You led the troops to charge up the mountain, and with a shining broadsword, it wasn't hard to get as many confessions as you wanted. These confessions that were forced out cannot be counted. Even in front of the Emperor, you can't escape the suspicion of extorting confessions. "
"Yes, yes, Wang Ye has a good eye. You are extorting confessions. All the confessions cannot be true." Hearing Cheng Wang's words hit the nail on the head, Lord Ye became alert and hurriedly shouted. The scholars behind the two also shouted, "Extorting confessions, this is extorting confessions — —"
Du Xiuyuan was slightly nervous and hurriedly looked at Lin Wanrong. Lin Wanrong's expression was normal as he snickered, "Capturing criminals, taking confessions, this is the universal method of solving cases. If according to what Wang Ye has said, all the yamen will take people to solve cases, then they can't escape the suspicion of extorting confessions. Such a conclusion coming from Wang Ye's mouth, wouldn't it chill the hearts of the public? "
Cheng Wang snickered, his eyes flashing. He nodded and said, "What a sharp tongue. Whether the confession is true or false, the 'Yu De Celestial Market' is a holy ground that Emperor Taizu personally wrote. It has the reputation of being 'on par with the heavens'. You are so presumptuous in a holy ground, where do you put Emperor Taizu? "
"On par with the heavens?" Lin Wanrong snickered and waved his hand. Two soldiers carried out Emperor Shengzu's inscription, "Wang Ye, are you talking about this?"
Cheng Wang's eyes scanned and he hurriedly kowtowed to the ground, saying in fear and trepidation, "Unfilial descendant Zhao Ming Cheng kowtows in salute to Shengzu's true writings." Minister Ye and the others also hurriedly knelt down and shouted, "We kowtow in salute to Shengzu's true writings." Lin Wanrong stood at his spot and accepted everyone's bow before he pretended to go to Fu Cheng Wang, "Wang Ye, please rise!"
Cheng Wang and the others bowed three times and nine times before respectfully standing. He looked at Lin Wanrong and said, "Lin San, you are so daring. You know that Shengzu personally wrote 'on par with the heavens' and you dare to fire without permission. Are you thinking of rebelling?"
"Wang Ye, you can eat whatever you want but you cannot speak whatever you want." Lin Wanrong's expression was solemn as he said, "This is Emperor Shengzu's inscription, it is proof that Yu De Celestial Market is a fake edict. Xiao di was just about to personally present it to the Emperor to see. "
"You are so daring. Ben wang is a descendant of Shengzu and has admired Shengzu's writing for a long time. These three words' on par with the heavens' were written by Emperor Shengzu himself, how is this a fake edict? "Cheng Wang said angrily," You dare to be so presumptuous in front of Shengzu's inscription, do you really think ben wang can't punish you? Ben wang already has proof that you are in cahoots with the Holy Mother of the White Lotus Sect. Tomorrow, I will report this to the Emperor and punish you for your crimes. "
Motherf * * *, Cheng Wang was prepared to completely turn hostile. He even pulled out the matter of An jiejie and thought he had something to use against him. Lin Wanrong roared with laughter and said, "Wang Ye, what White Lotus Holy Mother, what cahoots? You might be a relative of the Imperial Family, but I can still sue you for slander. Xiao di is righteous, selfless, clean, and disregards beauty. In Jing, I am well known and respected by all. If I really have done something wrong, then please, Wang Ye, don't worry and go to the Emperor to complain. "
Cheng Wang smiled coldly, "Ben wang will not argue with you. This Shengzu's inscription is right in front of us, the Sacred Workshop lives up to its name. What else do you have to say? "
Lin Wanrong smiled disdainfully and said, "What lives up to its name? Emperor Shengzu was benevolent and wise, able to predict the future a hundred years ago. Wang Ye, as a descendant of Shengzu, how come you don't even recognize Shengzu's calligraphy? Come, present Emperor Shengzu's calligraphy to wang ye and the daren to see what these three words are. "
"Yes!" Two soldiers raised the inscription up high and strode forward. Cheng Wang was the closest and closely examined the scroll. His expression instantly changed. Minister Ye stared for a beat and murmured, "On par with the husband? This, this, why is it like this? "
"Official Ye has good eyes," Lin Wanrong snickered, "Emperor Shengzu had a grand plan and had such insight a hundred years ago. His inscription, 'On par with the husband', was to urge the people of Yu De Immortal Market to learn from the common people, to go among the people, to be close to and love the people. Who knew that this workshop had ill intentions and used the slight difference between the two words to claim to be on par with the heavens, to distort black and white, to confuse the people. What's more, they passed laws to forcefully imprison others, and tried to turn this mountain into a country within a country. "
Cheng Wang's expression changed as he shouted angrily, "Emperor Shengzu's inscription has been passed down for thousands of years, everyone knows it, how can it be wrong? Lin San, it must be you. "
Lin Wanrong roared with laughter, his voice shaking the air, "Wang Ye is right, Emperor Shengzu's inscription has been passed down for thousands of years, everyone knows it. But I want to ask, who heard Emperor Shengzu say the words' On par with the heavens' with their own ears? Or was it recorded in the records that Emperor Shengzu had personally conferred a title? Everyone here is a scholar who has read extensively, which one of you has heard or seen it? "
Everyone was speechless. The words "On par with the heavens" might be true in the rumors, but no emperor of any generation would say the words "On par with the heavens" with their own mouths. "Heaven" was the greatest authority. Which emperor would be stupid enough to put another person on par with himself?
Seeing that these menacing lords didn't dare to speak, Lin Wanrong was satisfied. She said to the two soldiers, "Hurry up and put away the Sacred Ancestor Emperor's authentic work. Tomorrow, we'll present it to His Majesty."
The officials followed Cheng Wang's lead. Seeing him remain silent, they lowered their heads and didn't dare to speak. Cheng Wang gave Ye Daren a look and then twitched his mouth at the little sedan behind Lin Wanrong. Ye Daren instantly became alert and said loudly, "Lin San, your words sound nice, but do you think ben official doesn't know the truth? Ben official received a petition saying that the Vice Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Appointments, Lin San, had taken a fancy to a female disciple in the Sacred Workshop and wanted to forcefully possess her. That female did her best to resist. In a fit of anger, you took troops up the mountain to forcefully seize her. With the petition here, you still dare to quibble? "
He took out a petition filled with words from his long sleeve and proudly displayed it. The officials were filled with righteous indignation and cursed Lin San as the scum of officialdom and a disgrace to the scholarly class.
What the f * * k, this works? It seems that my skin isn't thick enough! Lin Wanrong giggled and said, "Ye Daren, you really have keen eyes. You even found this matter, this little brother admires you."
Seeing Lin San show signs of softening, Ye Daren was instantly overjoyed. His face was smug as he said, "Ben official is upright and honest, and friendly with the people. Even if Lin San has great power, this official will definitely handle this matter impartially and give justice to the people. Where are the officials — — "
The officials following behind him hurriedly raised their hands and said, "Daren, please give your orders."
Ye Daren pointed at the little sedan that Miss Xiao was sitting in, his face full of righteousness as he said, "The commoner girl that Lin San had forcefully seized is in that sedan. You all quickly take her and protect her properly. There can be no mistakes."
The officials looked at each other. Lin San was surrounded by soldiers. Fighting with these tigers and wolves for a person, wasn't that just seeking death? Lin Wanrong gave a mysterious smile and said in a small voice to Ye Daren, "Daren, please step aside to talk. This little brother will show you something."
"Don't try to bribe this official." Ye Daren sternly refused. Just as he was about to put more gold on his face, he saw Lin San give a ghost of a smile. In his hand, he held up a shining gold token. He said, "Ye Daren, look carefully. The young miss in the sedan wanted me to show you this token. "
"What token?" Ye Daren swept a disdainful glance. His mouth instantly gaped as though he had seen a ghost, unable to speak.
"Ye Daren, Ye Daren — —" Cheng Wang was stopped by him. Seeing that he wasn't speaking or moving, he became slightly impatient and kicked Ye Daren's leg: "What's wrong?"
Ye Daren turned around, his expression wooden as he muttered: "Wang ye, it's the Imperial, Imperial, Imperial — —"
"Imperial what?" Cheng Wang pushed him away. That token instantly fell into his eyes. His expression quickly changed, his lips trembling for a beat before he kowtowed: "Subject di Zhao Ming Cheng kowtows in salute to the Empress. Long live the Empress, long live, long live! "
The officials also stilled upon hearing this. They really saw a ghost today. They had clearly come to capture Lin San, but why had even the Empress appeared? Seeing Cheng Wang kneel on the ground, the others didn't dare to slight him. They hurriedly knelt on the ground, calling out "Long live the Empress."
Empress? Lin Wanrong's mind exploded. Qing Xuan was the Empress? How, how was this possible? Motherf * * * er, am I going to steal a woman from the Emperor?
This "Empress" was a blow to Lin Wanrong that far surpassed the shock of the officials. Lin Wanrong stood there, his heart empty. He didn't know what to say.
Cheng Wang and the others knelt on the ground. They waited for a long time but no one spoke. They hurriedly raised their heads to peek. They saw Lin San's brows were tightly furrowed. They didn't know what to say. "The Empress" didn't speak, Lin San also didn't speak. Everyone could only kneel on the ground, no one daring to make a sound.
The legs of Ye Daren, who had spoken before, were shaking. The commoner girl that Lin San had "stolen" was actually "the Empress"? This was the biggest joke in the world. Not to mention the others, even he couldn't convince himself! Under the Empress' anger, executing the nine clans would be a light punishment.
"Everyone, stand up." A female voice came out of the sedan. It was slightly immature. It was Junior Shimei Li Xiang Jun: "You are distorting black and white, pointing at a deer and calling it a horse, it is infuriating. If you want the Empress to be lenient, then write a detailed explanation of today's events and present it to the Emperor. The Empress will deal with it. "
Hearing that the one speaking seemed to be a little girl and not the Empress who was the mother of the world, Cheng Wang's face was full of confusion. But that token couldn't be faked so he could only obediently agree. Ye Daren's face was pale. He wrote a note to present to the Emperor. He couldn't wear the hat of the Minister of Appointments anymore.
"Everyone, leave." Li Xiang Jun's voice might be immature but it carried a bit of authority. No one dared to linger and hurriedly turned to leave. Cheng Wang turned his head to look at the sedan, his eyes full of confusion.
"Lin lang, Lin lang — —" Miss Xiao's delicate voice sounded next to Lin Wanrong's ears. The little girl, Li Xiang Jun, giggled and said: "Shijie, your Lin lang has been scared silly by you."
Lin Wanrong woke up and hurriedly pulled Xiao Qingxuan's little hand: "Qing Xuan, what is this? How can you be the Empress? Aiya, I haven't fought over a woman with the Emperor. Motherf * * * er, this time I'm going to bombard the Imperial Palace. "
Li Xiang Jun giggled and said: "Lin da ge, you have guts. You can say such rebellious words. When you bombard the Imperial Palace, call me as well. "
Seeing Lin daren's somewhat silly appearance, Xiao Qingxuan covered her lips and smiled. She said affectionately: "Don't listen to Xiang Jun's nonsense. Lin lang, my identity isn't important. I, Xiao Qingxuan, am your wife. In life, I am a member of the Lin Family. In death, I am a ghost of the Lin Family. In life, I will be with you! "
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