Gu Bingyan had long heard of Lin San's eloquence. Seeing his sinister smile, he immediately calmed down. He snorted and said coldly, "Official Lin, you came at the right time. Do you know this City Defense Commander Xu Zhen? He trespassed into the Prince's Residence and barged into the inner residence. I suspect that he has ulterior motives and was about to send him to the Ministry of War for investigation. "
Lin Wanrong looked at Xu Zhen and smiled. "Are you talking about this General Xu? I know him, I know him. We fought together. "
"I'm afraid it's not as simple as fighting together." Gu Bingyan snorted and sneered. "If I remember correctly, this General Xu Zhen was one of the meritorious people who followed Official Lin to destroy the White Lotus. In the name list that Official Xu Wei of the Ministry of Revenue submitted to the Emperor, he was listed among the top few generals under you. Official Lin, did I remember wrongly?! "
Gu Bingyan was quite thoughtful to even remember this clearly. Lin Wanrong looked at him and pretended to be surprised. He laughed. "Oh, is that so?! Aiya, if Mister Gu didn't mention it, I wouldn't have remembered these things. You also know that I have always been indifferent to fame and fortune. I don't care about it at all. Mister Gu, on the other hand, still remembers my petty achievements. I am ashamed, ashamed! "
As the two spoke, the confrontation between the two sides became more intense. The hundreds of strong men behind Gu Bingyan moved secretly with sharp blades in their hands. Xu Zhen wasn't someone to be trifled with. With a wave of his hand, another group of soldiers from the Divine Weapons Camp stepped forward. The crossbows in their hands flashed with a faint light as they aimed at the people in front of them.
Seeing Lin San's evasive words, Gu Bingyan smiled coldly. "Official Lin, today is not the time to talk about military achievements. This is the Prince Cheng's Residence that was bestowed by the previous Emperor. It is the residence of the Emperor's sons and grandsons. Official Lin, not only did you allow your soldiers to enter the Prince Cheng's Residence at night and barge into the inner residence, you even beat people up and committed arson. What are your intentions? If you don't give me a clear explanation today, no matter what your identity is, I will definitely report you to the Golden Palace and beg the Emperor to uphold justice! "
This Gu Bingyan was also a ruthless character. With just a few sentences, he had accused Lin San of arson and murder. Those who were less courageous would have been scared off by him.
"Sue me?" Lin Wanrong's face was filled with innocence. "Mr. Gu, what are you suing me for? Allowing his subordinates to enter the Prince's Mansion at night? This doesn't seem to make sense! "
"Why not?! Isn't Xu Zhen your subordinate?! "Gu Bingyan brushed his sleeves and snorted angrily.
Lin Wanrong chuckled and said, "Xu Zhen is indeed my subordinate — oh, no, no, I should say, he used to be my subordinate. Mr Gu, you should know a little about me since you know so much about me. I'm currently the Deputy Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, a small title. As for General Xu, he has already been promoted to the Chief of Defense in the capital. His direct superiors should be the officials in the Ministry of War and have nothing to do with me. If you say he is my subordinate, then you are giving me too much credit. As for allowing my subordinates to enter the Prince's Mansion at night, ai, I am a coward. Mister Gu, please don't scare me. "
He said it so lightly. With just a few words, he had completely pushed the blame away and no one could use it against him. Gu Bingyan thought about it carefully. Xu Zhen was indeed not under Lin San's command. Just this point alone was not enough to convict him. He was unwilling and snorted coldly, "Even if Xu Zhen was not sent by you, how do you explain beating people up and committing arson in the Prince's Mansion?"
"Arson?!" Lin Wanrong's face was filled with shock, "You can eat whatever you want. But you cannot speak carelessly. Mister Gu, you say that I committed arson. May I ask which eye of yours saw it? "
"This — —" Gu Bingyan thought for a moment and snorted, "How can there be such a coincidence in the world? The moment the Prince's Mansion was on fire, you barged in. If you say that this matter has nothing to do with you, no one will believe you. "
Lin Wanrong smiled slightly and said unhurriedly, "So, this is all Mister Gu's speculation?"
"So what if it is speculation?" Seeing Lin San's disdainful expression and disdain, Gu Bingyan was instantly enraged.
Lin Wanrong laughed out loud. He suddenly stopped and slapped his wheelchair heavily, "Mister Gu likes to speculate? Then why don't I learn from you and say that it was Mister Gu's idea to plant explosives in the Xiao Family to kill me, isn't it?! "
His voice was like a sudden clap of thunder, making everyone's ears ring. The soldiers under Xu Zhen's command had all been brought out from Shandong. When they heard that Lin Official had been framed by someone, they immediately became enraged. "Kill him — —"
"Chop up this bastard — —"
"Avenge General Lin — —"
"You, what did you say?" Gu Bingyan's expression changed and he unconsciously took two steps back, "You, you cannot frame me!"
To be able to silently plant explosives in a lantern and have Furen bring it back to the Xiao Family, this plan was truly exquisite. If there weren't a few strategists plotting on the side, Cheng Wang would never have thought of this. Seeing this surnamed Gu's eyes flicker, and thinking about his shocked expression when he saw him, even if he didn't participate in the plot to kill him, he must be someone in the know. Lin Wanrong gritted his teeth and sneered, "Frame me?! Mister Gu, who did this, you know in your heart. You can speculate about me, but I can't speculate about you? Isn't this a great joke? "
Looking at Lin San's predatory gaze, he thought of many legends about him. Fear rose in Gu Bingyan's heart. He quickly snorted and lowered his head.
Lin Wanrong gave Xu Zhen a look. Xu Zhen nodded slightly and shouted, "Brothers, charge with me — —"
More than a thousand soldiers roared in unison, waving their swords and spears as they charged at the crowd. Gu Bingyan's expression changed dramatically as he angrily said, "This is an important area of the wangfu. Anyone who dares to trespass will be punished for treason. Lin Official, you saw it, it was Xu Zhen who attacked the wangfu. In the future, at the Golden Hall, you have to be my witness. "
"Is it an attack? Oh, then I have to be a witness. "Lin Wanrong laughed. He asked Xu Zhen, "General Xu, Mister Gu said you attacked the wangfu. Is this true?!"
"General Lin, please investigate." Xu Zhen cupped his fists and said solemnly, "As the commander of the city defense, it is my duty to maintain the peace of the capital. Tonight, I was patrolling the city. Suddenly, I heard that the wangfu was on fire and hurriedly brought troops to help. Who would have thought that not only did this Mister Gu obstruct us blindly, he even gathered his henchmen to openly fight against us with swords and spears in hand. I think they have ulterior motives. Wangye is very likely to be in their hands — — "
"You are speaking nonsense." Gu Bingyan pointed at Xu Zhen's nose and scolded.
"Who is speaking nonsense, we will know tomorrow." Lin Wanrong chuckled, "Mister Gu, you said that General Xu attacked the wangfu, but I don't think so. Ensuring the safety of the capital and maintaining the unity of the capital is the main responsibility of the commander of the city defense. Cheng Wangfu is an important area of the capital and should be the focus of the defense. As the commander of the city defense, if he saw the wangfu on fire and didn't come to help, then he would be neglecting his duty. Thus, I think that Mister Gu's attack on the wangfu is far-fetched. General Xu is loyal and should be rewarded. General Xu, quickly put out the fire. If you are late and burn something that shouldn't be burned, then it will be troublesome. "
"Yes!" Xu Zhen secretly smiled. Just as he was about to give the order, Gu Bingyan stretched out his arms and blocked the crowd, shouting, "Wait — —"
"Mister Gu, did you really start the fire in the wangfu?!" The flames were raging and had already reached the inner courtyard. The sound of the roof beams and walls collapsing could be heard. Lin Wanrong put on a fake smile and fanned the flames, "Otherwise, why would you stop General Xu from putting out the fire?"
"There is no need for him to put out the fire." Gu Bingyan roared angrily, "My wangfu has its own way of putting out the fire."
"Is that so?" Lin Wanrong smiled darkly, "Mister Gu, may I ask what your status in the wangfu is?"
Gu Bingyan was stunned. Everyone knew his status. Although he had no official position, he was still respected and no one dared to provoke him. However, Lin San pretended not to know. This question made him speechless. After a while, he finally said, "I am a good friend of His Highness — —"
"Then you are a guest official." Lin Wanrong cut him off and said indifferently, "The wangfu's safety is related to the country of China. How can the city defense yamen ignore it? How dare they ignore it? His Highness and Little Prince have not said anything, but you, a guest official, are here pointing fingers and stopping people from putting out the fire. What are your intentions? "
"This — —" Lin San had a sharp tongue. Gu Bingyan couldn't win against him and angrily said, "Lin San, how dare you be so rude to me. My father is the teacher of His Majesty and His Highness. I have been studying with His Majesty and His Highness since I was young and we are close friends — — "
"What is your position?" Lin Wanrong couldn't be bothered to listen to his long-winded words and cut him off.
Although Gu Bingyan didn't have an official position, he was more arrogant than anyone else. He angrily said, "I don't need an official position — —"
"How dare you!" Before he could finish, Lin Wanrong angrily shouted, "You unruly commoner! You don't have an official position and you don't understand the politics of the court. Yet you dare to incite illegal armed forces and stop officials from doing their work. How dare you! General Xu, with Princess Nichang and me here today, you can do whatever you want! Let's see who dares to stop you! "
"Roger!" Xu Zhen's expression turned cold and he shouted, "Soldiers, listen up! Quickly enter the inner residence to put out the fire. If anyone tries to stop us from doing our work, it will be seen as violent resistance. It is the same as rebellion. Kill them all! "
"Kill them all!" A thousand soldiers roared in unison, their aura shaking the heavens.
"Let's see who dares!" Gu Bingyan's eyes turned red. He stood in front of the crowd and the hundred strong men behind him were about to take action. Xu Zhen laughed coldly. He waved his hand and the Divine Arms Battalion fired their crossbows. These crossbows were modified by Xu Zhiqing. They could fire three or five times in a row. They were extremely powerful and powerful. Although these warriors were the guards of the Imperial Residence, they couldn't be compared to the experienced soldiers. Moreover, the archers of the Divine Arms Battalion were specially selected by Xu Zhen. None of their arrows missed their target.
After the rain of arrows, screams of pain could be heard. In the blink of an eye, more than ten of the guards behind Gu Bingyan were hit by the arrows. Some hit their necks, some hit their chests. Fresh blood flowed and dyed the garden red.
Gu Bingyan put on a strong front. He had never seen such a real slaughter. He was so frightened that he fell to the ground, his face as white as paper. He trembled as he raised his head, "Lin San, you, you've got guts! I want to sue you, I want to sue you in front of the Emperor. "
Looking at the current situation, no one cared about what he was saying. Xu Zhen's elite troops rushed in and fought with the rest of the imperial guards. The garden of the Imperial Residence was spacious. The guards were skilled in martial arts and familiar with the terrain. The soldiers were well-trained and had a reasonable formation. They also had the help of the godly archers. In an instant, the sounds of killing could be heard. Fire and blood reflected off each other. The situation was chaotic.
Lin Wanrong frowned. This kind of killing was costly and meaningless. Those who should have run had already run.
He whispered a few words into Qin Xian 'er's ear. Miss Qin nodded and reprimanded, "Everyone in the Imperial Residence, listen up. General Xu entered the residence to carry out his official duties. If you go against him, it is the same as going against the army and the court. This is rebellion. It is a crime punishable by death and the execution of nine generations! In the name of Princess Ni Shang, I order all of you to put down your weapons. Seeing that all of you were bewitched and didn't know anything, I can plead with Imperial Father to let bygones be bygones. If anyone resists to the end, it will be seen as a rebellion. They will be killed and their families will be executed! All of you have to think this through! "
Qin Xian 'er's status was extraordinary. Many people in the Imperial Residence recognized her. Since the Princess was here, she was the Emperor's golden branch and jade leaf. She represented the Emperor. If they continued to resist the Princess, even if they were in the right, it would be considered a rebellion. The guards understood this and their resistance gradually weakened.
The soldiers were shaken. They tightened their formation and surrounded the remaining guards. In a short while, they were all captured. Lin Wanrong nodded at Miss Qin. Qin Xian 'er untied the ropes that bound the captured guards. She said indifferently, "I keep my word. You can go now! I only ask that you remember not to do anything that goes against heaven and reason in the future. "
There were more than forty to fifty captured guards. They originally thought that although they would be spared the punishment of death, they would not be able to escape prison. They didn't expect that Princess Ni Shang would be so generous and personally let them go. Everyone couldn't help but look at each other in dismay, not knowing what to do. Some of the bolder ones stealthily moved toward the door. Seeing that the Princess and Lin Official did not pay any attention to them, as if they did not see anything, their expressions were greatly shaken and they broke into a run. In just a short moment, all the captured guards had run away cleanly.
Qin Xian 'er looked at Lin Wanrong and smiled, "Husband, this method of yours is really useful. If I knew it would be like this, I would have shouted earlier to save your men's lives."
"Little darling, if you shouted earlier, it wouldn't be realistic. Yi, your face is getting smoother and smoother. Let husband touch it again!" He touched Xian 'er's face a few times and laughed. He didn't look serious at all. The smile on his face was very mysterious.
Gu Bingyan fell to the ground, speechless. He never thought that a huge conflict would end up like this. When the tree falls, the ashes scatter. Lin San's methods. It was really unimaginable.
"Lin San, I will definitely report you to His Majesty." His face alternated between red and white. He looked at Lin Wanrong angrily and struggled to get up from the ground.
"You are very welcome." Lin Wanrong laughed, "Oh, let me remind Mister Gu, you better bring His Highness to the Golden Palace with you. Only then will you have something to say. Otherwise, with the crime of obstructing official business, I will say that you are an unruly commoner. If I say that you are rebelling, cough, cough, your father won't agree! "
"You, you …" When it came to bickering, there was no one in the world who could be Lin San's opponent. Gu Bingyan was almost choked to death by his words. His face turned pale and he almost couldn't catch his breath.
Xu Zhen walked out from the inner chamber with a serious expression. He looked at Lin Wanrong and slowly shook his head, indicating that he didn't get anything. Even though he had expected this result, Lin Wanrong still couldn't help but feel disappointed. Cheng Wang was truly cunning. This house had been empty for a long time. If he really escaped, then China would never have a day of peace.
The air was filled with the smell of smoke and dust. The soldiers were busy setting up water hoses to put out the flames. Xu Zhen also sent a dozen people to clean up the battlefield in the garden. Dark red blood soaked the soil. Hundreds of flowers had withered in the garden and it was a mess everywhere.
All the servants and maids of the wang fu, including Gu Bingyan, were detained in the garden. A few soldiers took metal shovels and were under a large tree not far from them. They dug up the soil in the garden and buried all kinds of blood. Everyone's heart shook when they saw this.
"Hm, what is this?" A few soldiers dug up the soil next to the tree and were about to bury the stains when they saw that when the soil was lifted up, they could faintly see the corner of a golden robe under the tree. Although it was only a corner, it was dazzling under the light of the lantern.
The maids and servants in the garden were gathered there, and they watched the soldiers dig out this thing with their own eyes. They were all amazed. Some of the more knowledgeable ones instantly changed their expressions. The garden instantly buzzed. Everyone whispered to each other, the nervousness gradually spreading. Gu Bingyan heard the noise and accidentally glanced over. When he saw what it was, he instantly gave a sound, his face as white as paper.
"What's the noise?" Lin Wanrong asked with a frown.
Xu Zhen hurried over and knelt on the ground in panic: "Reporting, reporting to Lin Official, under that tree, there's something strange."
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