Retire? This old man must be muddle-headed, I'm only in my twenties, how could I retire so early? Even if I had to resign, it wouldn't be my turn. Official Lin angrily thought to himself.
The emperor slowly walked in front of Lin San and Chen Biqing, carefully looking at the two of them. After a long time, he let out a long sigh: "My two beloved officials, this matter concerns the rise and fall of China, it's a great responsibility, you must investigate clearly — — I am of the same blood as my brother, I don't believe he would do such a thing."
Chen Biqing's expression was emotional as he knelt on the ground, respectfully saying: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best to complete this task and not disappoint Your Majesty."
The old man slightly nodded, glancing at Lin San: "What about you? Can you complete this task? "
Official Lin said with a bitter expression: "Your Majesty, I don't have much knowledge, my knowledge is shallow, I can't compare to Official Chen in putting on a big accusation. If I'm too focused on this task, and someone doesn't like me and wants to accuse me, that would be a big slap to your face. Therefore, it's better to leave this case to someone else — — "
How could Official Chen not hear the sarcasm in Lin San's words? But with the emperor in front of him. He could only be angry but not say anything.
The emperor smiled: "If you do it well, it's your credit, if you don't, it's my fault for not recognizing people — — you're quite sly, first pushing the blame away."
"Your Majesty, you flatter me. I'm just worried about ruining Your Majesty's face! Heaven and earth can bear witness to my sincerity! "Lin San said shamelessly.
Although he was grinning mischievously, the thick bandage on his leg was proof of that. This brat really did have some skill, he had never disappointed anyone. The emperor smiled faintly: "Don't worry, as long as you do your best for China, even if there are some mistakes, I won't blame you. Official Chen — — "
"Your subject is here." Chen Biqing quickly cupped his fists.
The old man smiled: "Lin San's personality is a bit straightforward, if you two are working together and meet some difficulties, don't blame him too much."
Was Lin San a straightforward person? Even the intestines of the sheep on Mount Shu added up could not compare to the intestines in his stomach. Chen daren complained incessantly. The emperor was clearly shielding Lin San. If I work together with him to handle this case, I don't know what will happen.
Sir Lin had a silver tongue, able to spit out lotus flowers from his mouth. Even the stars in the sky could fall from his mouth. The matter of impeachment was dropped. The Emperor also gave him a job and ordered him to investigate Cheng Wang's case. This wasn't a favor, but it was more than a favor. Everyone could see this clearly, and they felt even more reverence towards this normally smiling Sir Lin.
"Little brother Lin, how are your injuries?" Xu Wei pulled Lin Wanrong aside and asked.
Is there a need to ask? Can't you see that I'm still lying in a wheelchair? Lin Wanrong rolled his eyes at Old Xu: "It's okay, I won't die."
Xu Wei looked around and saw that Chen Biqing was waiting in the distance. Presumably, he was waiting for Lord Lin to come over and discuss the matter of them handling the case together. Xu Wei lowered his voice and said, "Little brother, do you have confidence in closing this case in two days? When Old General Li heard that something had happened to you, he was very worried. If it wasn't for the fact that the military training yesterday was very tense, he would have personally come to visit you. In my China's court, the only one who can raise their head in front of the Hu people, other than Li Tai, is you, little brother. Nothing can happen to you! "
Old Xu really had some skill, this flattery was really comfortable. Lin daren said with an old face: "Sir Xu thinks too highly of this little brother. I can only take care of people like Lu Dongzan, I can't do much. As for this case — — "He sighed:" Even if we can't close it, we have to close it. We don't have the time to waste, it's really a headache. "
There were only two days, it really was a bit too tense. But at this critical moment, the emperor also had no other choice. Xu Wei nodded his head in agreement: "Little brother, Gao Qiu has already reported this matter to me. This old man also feels that your analysis is very reasonable. With the opponent's cunning personality, there is only something we don't dare to think about, there is nothing he doesn't dare to do. Think about it, he has been operating for so many years, but his nest was easily broken by us, it really is suspicious. I'm afraid there really is something going on in the wang fu. "
Great minds think alike. Although you are a bit of a hero after the fact, it is still better than someone who doesn't repent. Lin daren patted Old Xu's shoulder with a gratified smile.
In order to take care of Lin Wanrong, the emperor sent Gao Ping to personally send him off. When the small sedan left the gates of the imperial palace, it was already quite late. The sedan of the chief inspector, Imperial Censor Chen Biqing, was already waiting there.
"Lin daren, where are you going now?!" Gao Ping asked in a low voice from outside the sedan.
Where else could he go? The old man only gave him two days. If he didn't hurry up, I'm afraid that I, Lin daren, will really have to retire and return to my hometown. Seeing Chen Biqing looking at him, Lin daren made a sound of oh and said indifferently: "I'm a bit tired today, I should go back to the fu to rest. Gao gonggong, you know the way to my house, right? "
Before he finished speaking. Chen Biqing raised his official robe and hurried up: "Lin daren, you can't rest, you can't rest ah!"
"Yo. Isn't this Chen daren? "Lin Wanrong said with a smile that was neither fast nor slow:" What, are you watching the sunset here? Chen daren is in a good mood ah. "
This brat spoke in a strange tone, not taking the inspector that all the officials feared seriously at all seriously. Chen daren had never suffered this kind of anger before, but he couldn't flare up. He could only suppress his anger and say seriously: "Lin daren says it so lightly, how could this official have such thoughts. The task that the emperor gave me is only two days, there is no time to waste ah. I specifically waited here for Lin daren to discuss this matter with you. "
Discuss my ass, this surnamed Chen is purposely making things difficult for me today, does he think I'm a soft persimmon? Lin daren yawned and said lazily: "This matter ah, this little brother's talent is shallow and I can't speak. It's better for me to go home and sleep. Chen daren, do as you see fit. In any case, you've written many memorials to the emperor, can't you just write another one to ask him for a few more days? Otherwise, you can push the responsibility onto me. I've been wronged too many times, the emperor also knows that I'm often wronged by others, so this little brother doesn't really care. "
Gao Ping was an old man in the palace and had long since grown accustomed to internal strife. Listening to the two talk on the side, he laughed inwardly. Lin daren really was someone who wouldn't suffer a loss. Whoever made things difficult for him, he would fight back in every way possible.
Who knew how this guy managed to survive to this day, he could even say such a bastard thing!! Chen Biqing gritted his teeth in hatred, wanting to write another book to make him happy.
"Lin daren." He suppressed his temper and said: "You and I both eat the royal rations, serving the court and being loyal to the country is our duty. If we are all like you who don't think of improving and try to shirk responsibility …"
Damn you, I hate upright gentlemen like you the most. You say one thing, but think another. When I was loyal to the country, who knows where you were playing with prostitutes. Lin daren didn't pay attention to him, calmly saying: "Eunuch Gao, didn't the emperor tell you to see me off? Why did you stop the sedan and not leave? "
"Yes, yes." Eunuch Gao was quick-witted. When he heard Imperial Censor Chen scold Lin daren, he knew that this surnamed Chen wouldn't have a good ending. With a wave of his hand, the sedan bearers carried Lin daren away.
"This …" Chen Biqing was dumbfounded. In the official circles, it was rare to see someone as direct as Lin daren, not giving any face at all.
Two daren working together to handle a case, but the discussion broke down after just a few words, this was really rare. Lin Wanrong didn't care at all. Don't look at how arrogant this Imperial Censor Chen is in front of others, but he is definitely more anxious about this case than me. He is handling this case for a promotion, while I, Lin Wanrong, don't seek an official position or wealth. I am handling this case purely out of friendship. Can you be more arrogant than me?
As expected, he had only taken a few steps when Chen Biqing's sedan caught up. Official Chen's face was ashen. He gritted his teeth and said: "Lin daren, just now this Chen had a slip of the tongue, I hope Official Lin can forgive me. I also hope Official Lin can understand this official's difficulties and discuss the case with me. "
"Aiya, Official Chen is too humble." Lin Wanrong was never one to be bullied. Seeing this surnamed Chen's ashen face but unable to act arrogant, he couldn't help but let out a few dry laughs: "Actually, this little brother also wants to handle this case well. Otherwise, I would be letting down Official Chen's concern."
Chen Biqing gritted his teeth and didn't make a sound. Lin Wanrong lowered his voice and laughed: "Official Chen, there is one thing. This little brother wants to confirm with you. "
"Please speak, Official."
Lin Wanrong nodded his head and sighed: "According to the rumors, Gu Bingyan is your cousin. Official, is that true?"
Was there a need for rumors? Which official in the court didn't know? Seeing this brat's shifty-eyed look, Official Chen really wanted to punch him in the nose. He snorted and said: "Official Lin is right. Bingyan is indeed this official's cousin. However, this matter has nothing to do with the case. May I know why Official Lin is asking?"
"Oh, nothing much." Official Lin put on a fake smile and said, "It's this lowly official's little nest. Today, it was surrounded by a few unreasonable scholars, and they even smashed and robbed my house. This lowly official couldn't take it anymore, so I casually grabbed two of them and randomly asked a few questions …"
"What did Official Lin ask?" Chen Biqing asked in shock.
Official Lin waved his hand. "I only managed to get some messy information out of him. Cough, cough, Official Chen should know that this little brother is very easy to talk to. Originally, it wouldn't be a problem for everyone to get along with each other. Unfortunately, there are two princesses in my family. Their way of thinking is more violent. Of course, this has nothing to do with Brother Bing Yan. This little brother heard that he has some prestige among the scholars. So I want to trouble Official Chen. If you see your cousin, please ask him to help mediate. Haiz, if the Emperor investigates … Cough, this little brother really doesn't want to see that day. "
Chen Biqing's face turned white and he didn't say anything.
His words stopped there. Lin Wanrong was worried about the Wangfu and didn't know if Gao Qiu had made any progress. How would he dare to go back to sleep? He ordered the sedan to head towards the Wangfu. Chen Biqing naturally followed closely.
Before they even reached the Wangfu, they could see groups of soldiers patrolling. Within two miles of the Wangfu, no one was allowed to enter or leave. The security was tight. When they arrived at the Wangfu, they were even more shocked. Thousands of soldiers maintained their formation and searched the inside of the Wangfu. They didn't miss a single corner.
"Brother Lin, you're back?!" Gao Qiu received news and hurried over. His face was haggard. When Lin Wanrong saw his expression, he knew something was wrong. This search definitely wouldn't yield anything.
Chen Biqing looked around and frowned: "Official Lin, what are you doing?! This Wangfu is very important. How can we let the soldiers run wild? "
Official Lin spread his hands: "Does Official Chen have a good plan? That's great. I'll go home and sleep … "
This ruffian! Seeing him use such a shameless method, Chen Biqing had no way to use his skills. He said helplessly: "Official Lin, even the Emperor hasn't determined Wangye's crimes. If you act so recklessly, people will gossip about you."
Where did this upright official come from? Gao Qiu curled his lips in disdain. Lin Wanrong shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "Official Chen, look at what you're saying. Am I going to convict Wangye? These brothers are stationed in the Wangfu to search for traces of Wangye. If you have a better plan, I won't stop you. "
Chen Biqing snorted: "Since Official Lin has the confidence, how would I dare to stop you? This lowly official will just walk around the Wangfu and wait for Official Lin's good news. "
Chen Biqing brought a few attendants and stood up to walk towards the Wangfu. Looking at his back, Gao Qiu said fiercely: "Brother Lin, is this censor here to pick a fight? Do you want me to find my brothers to tie him up? "
Damn, this old Gao is even more of a bandit than me. Lin Wanrong laughed: "What's the point of tying him up? The old man is still waiting for him to find out the 'truth'. Brother Gao, what did you find? "
Gao Qiu spat lightly and said dejectedly, "Brother Lin, you've also seen the situation. More than a thousand brothers have searched this Prince's Mansion from top to bottom, but they didn't even find a yellow underwear. It's really f * cking strange!"
Lin Wanrong gave a very serious oh: "Brother Gao, you're sure that after those two guards entered the Wangfu, they didn't come out?!"
"I, Old Gao, guarantee it with my head!" Gao Qiu's words were certain and loud: "We've surrounded this two li so tightly that not even a fly can get out. Damn, did they fly into the sky or burrow into the ground? "
"Don't panic." Lin Wanrong patted Gao Qiu's shoulder. The anxiety in his heart was far greater than Gao Qiu's but he couldn't show it: "As long as they are hiding here, we will definitely have a way to find them. Brother Gao, take me in to see! "
Gao Qiu gave a sound of acknowledgment and pushed his wheelchair in.
The big fire had changed Cheng Wang Fu beyond recognition. The air was filled with the choking smell of smoke. The trees in the garden had withered, hundreds of flowers had withered. The past prosperity had all dissipated. The enormous waterwheel that Cheng Wang had brought back from Yunnan was still slowly turning. The golden dragon root carving of the "Dragon Trapped in Shallow Water" was still standing in the distance. But the situation in the garden had changed.
Thinking back to when he had visited in the past, the golden thread lanterns, the coloured glass lamps, the feasting, the gathering of servants. Looking at the dilapidation of today, the contrast was too great.
"Brother Lin, what are you looking at?" Seeing Lin Wanrong spacing out as he looked at a clean room, Gao Qiu hurriedly pulled on his sleeve.
"Nothing, just thinking of some past events." A nostalgic expression flashed through Lin Wanrong's eyes as he lightly pushed open the room. The room was still clean and tidy. A couch stood silently in the corner. The brocade blanket on the couch was soft and gave off a faint fragrance. It was the same as that night.
"The situation is urgent. You can't do bad things. You have to think of Xian 'er — —"
"You're not allowed to call me Master Jiejie — —"
"Daren, slow down, this servant is about to be torn apart by you — —"
The soft cries that followed one after another could be heard, and the sound of ecstasy seemed to be ringing in his ears, as if he had returned to the scene of that day. An Biru's charming face faintly floated in front of his eyes.
"Jiejie, don't go — —" Lin Daren's eyes were filled with tears as he grabbed An Biru's small hand.
"Let go of me — —" Jiejie anxiously shouted.
Lin Daren pulled her even tighter, "I won't let go even if you beat me to death. Jiejie, come back, I miss you so much — —"
"Brother Lin, I beg you, quickly let go of me — —" Gao Qiu's goosebumps spread all over his body as he whined, "I have a lover — —"
Hearing Old Gao's hoarse voice ring in his ears, Lin Daren was shocked. When he looked closely, there wasn't any Jiejie. He was holding onto Old Gao's bark-like hand, almost rubbing off his skin.
"Big Brother Gao, what are you hiding here for? You want to take advantage of me?! "Lin Daren's hairs stood on end. He hurriedly threw away Gao Qiu's sleeve, cold sweat pouring out.
"Brother, are you infatuated? What Jiejie, this is Cheng Wang Fu! "
"Nothing, nothing," Lin Daren wiped away the cold sweat on his forehead and gave a long sigh. He viciously said, "Big Brother Gao, no one is allowed to move a table, a chair, a blade of grass or a tree in this room. If anyone moves, I will chop off their head!"
"Yes, yes." Gao Qiu responded a few times. Seeing Lin Daren's eyes redden, he quietly said, "Brother, don't worry. I will definitely keep the matter of you raising a child outside to rot in my stomach and definitely won't let your furen know. "
Old Gao, this pervert! Official Lin cursed hatefully and hurriedly withdrew from the room. Once he left, he arrived at the back courtyard of the wang fu. The scene in front of him made Lin Wanrong jump in fright.
This back courtyard took up a very large area. The courtyard walls surrounded a clear lake that was several mu in size. There were pavilions on the lake, wooden boats and willows. When the breeze blew, the blue waves rippled, creating a warm scene.
Lin Wanrong had never been to the back courtyard of the wang fu before. The beautiful scenery of green mountains and clear water made his eyes light up. Cheng Wang really knew how to enjoy himself. His expression suddenly tightened, "Big Brother Gao, have you searched this lake?!"
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