Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

"That's right, it's that Lin Xiaofeng! This person has ulterior motives and is good at stirring up people's hearts. Are we going to continue to remain silent and tolerate his unscrupulous domineering behavior?" Lu Yinsheng's words were like pieces of heavy lead, hammered word for word. In the hearts of everyone, it is deafening and enlightening. "Thinking back to the time when the court was a well-educated and harmonious court. We complemented each other and communicated candidly even if we disagreed. But now, Lin Xiaofeng is acting more and more arbitrarily due to the favor of the Holy Emperor. If we continue to let him do as he pleases, the order of the court will probably fall into chaos. This is definitely not the welfare of millions of people.”

He further emphasized his tone, with a determined light in his eyes: "What's even worse is that he also spreads rumors privately among the people, maliciously slandering us, the old bones of the imperial court. Although we are old, the glory of our family and How can dignity be trampled on casually? If this situation continues, not only will our status in the court be in jeopardy, but the family we represent behind us will also suffer irreversible reputation loss. I am afraid that the good reputation accumulated in the past will become a waste in the streets in an instant. Scorn and ridicule.”

Lu Yinsheng's impassioned speech was like a sharp sword, piercing deeply into the hearts of everyone present. The lobby was suddenly enveloped in oppressive silence. Everyone lowered their heads and stroked their beards, focusing their eyes on their palms, as if they could find the answer in the strands of white beards. Time seemed to stand still for a few seconds, and the air became extremely heavy. Finally, an old man with white hair broke the silence. He said leisurely: "However, the key to the problem is that His Majesty seems to be quite protective of Lin Xiaofeng's actions. In addition, the Crown Prince has a close relationship with him. What effective countermeasures can we take?" This sentence was like a cold wave, once again making the whole hall fall into a deeper confusion and helplessness.

Lu Yinsheng's face was as dark as iron, and there was worry that could not be ignored between his brows. His words were like a warning bell that struck everyone's heart, "My colleagues, you have all personally experienced the power of newspapers that can turn the world upside down. Just imagine, if the stage of public opinion fell completely into Lin Xiaofeng's hands, he could do whatever he wanted. Manipulate the world's public opinion and make it his mouthpiece. You must know that those seemingly ordinary newspapers are actually the carrier of thousands of thoughts in the people's hearts. How can such power be easily controlled by Lin Xiaofeng alone? If he does whatever he wants and abuses this power? , I am afraid that it will cause turmoil in the hearts of the world, especially the prince's excessive reliance on him, which has a tendency to fall into confusion. "

So, on this fateful night, Lu Yinsheng solemnly invited everyone to discuss how to deal with Lin Xiaofeng and how to regain the right to speak in the newspaper field. "Not long ago, the Academy's plan to take over the newspaper was not approved by His Majesty, but this does not mean that we have nothing to do. We can imagine whether each ministry of the imperial court can create its own newspaper. In this way, the world's government affairs will be complicated, and various newspapers will They can also focus on each other according to their functional positioning to form a diversified public opinion orientation.”

He gave an example: "For example, the Ministry of War can create a "Ministry of War Daily" to analyze the world's military layout in depth, detail the changes in the border areas, and even guide the people's understanding and attitude towards war through newspapers; and the Ministry of Household Affairs can definitely The Ministry of Household Affairs Daily is launched to focus on reporting on the financial balance and expenditure status of various parts of the country, grain reserve trends and other basic information related to people's livelihood. By analogy, each department can rely on its own functions to publish newspapers. "

Lu Yinsheng’s words were resounding: “Although Lin Xiaofeng and Prince Edward jointly created a new form of media, newspapers, we must clearly realize that this is not only a powerful weapon, but it may also become a shackles to restrain ourselves. The current situation, the essence It’s a public opinion war without any smoke!”

After listening to Lu Yinsheng's words, the surrounding people's eyes flashed with thoughts, and they silently exchanged glances with each other, as if they had reached a consensus deep in their hearts. At this time, an experienced official in the crowd stepped forward, nodded cautiously, and echoed: "Master Lu's discussion is penetrating to the core, and it indeed reveals the core of the problem. However, Lin Xiaofeng has won the respect of both His Majesty and the Crown Prince. It will be even more difficult for the monarch’s trust to get a piece of the pie from Prince Daily.” As soon as this statement came out, everyone’s expressions became more serious, and the discussion about the game of public opinion entered a deeper level. Thinking and planning stage.

A sly smile bloomed quietly on Lu Yinsheng's lips, as discerning as a fox under the moon: "The so-called 'division' is a metaphor. I do not intend to encourage Your Majesty to dismember the Prince's Daily, but to encourage all government agencies to take the initiative to The court submitted a memorial and applied for a new newspaper."

His words echoed leisurely in the hall, like a stone stirring up thousands of waves. He went on to elaborate: "Prince Daily is indeed gaining momentum now. The content it contains is all-inclusive and easy to understand, catering to the reading interests of the general public. However, it is assumed that each ministry of the imperial court can independently establish a newspaper, which will not only attract more The attention and participation of people of insight will have the opportunity to lead to profound changes in the standards and directions of selecting talents for the imperial examination.”

When the audience heard this, they looked at each other, whispered to each other. Lu Yinsheng had a smile in his eyes, and he understood everyone's mentality like a mirror in his heart: Although they seemed to be living in harmony on the surface, when they faced the potential threat of Lin Xiaofeng together, he had touched the sensitive nerve in their hearts.

However, at this time, an elder frowned and interjected: "However, I am afraid that this matter will be difficult to obtain His Majesty's approval in the short term. At the time when the food donation incident is causing a stir, although the economic losses of each family are still controllable, However, the reputation has been seriously damaged, and the prestige of the court has also been greatly affected. At this time, it is proposed to find a new way to establish a new newspaper. I am afraid that the strength is relatively weak and unsustainable." As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly changed. It is even heavier, as if everyone is weighing the cost and possible consequences of this adventure.

Lu Yinsheng's face was tense, his eyes were as sharp as a torch, and his tone was calm but contained unquestionable determination: "Forcibly terminating the operation of Prince Daily is definitely not something a wise man would do. Although the people's trust cannot be reversed immediately, it will ultimately determine the rise and fall of the world. The key lies in the intellectual class, those elites who are knowledgeable about world affairs and have outstanding opinions. As long as we start preparing new newspapers for various departments, a reversal of public opinion will be around the corner! This is a long-term strategic plan that you must consider carefully and plan carefully. "

After a fierce collision of ideas and exchange of opinions, everyone finally reached a unified opinion and said in unison: "Okay! We are willing to fight side by side with Mr. Lu, jointly present to the emperor, and ask for permission to establish a new official newspaper!" At this moment, A sense of righteousness filled the room, as if heralding an upcoming change in public opinion.

After hearing this, Lu Yinsheng stood up with satisfaction and bowed deeply to everyone present. His words were full of gratitude and excitement: "You are all the pillars of our dynasty. You have unique vision and profound insights. This suggestion is just right." My heart! I just received the news that the emperor sent Lin Xiaofeng to check the storage of grain warehouses in various places, but unexpectedly, this kid actually took this opportunity to escape..."

At this critical moment, there was a sudden rush of footsteps outside the door. Lu Yinsheng's son, Lu Shenshen, rushed in anxiously, holding a brand-new newspaper tightly in his hand. He was breathing heavily and had not yet stood firm. Then he shouted: "Dad! Dad! Something bad is going to happen!"

The eyes of the whole audience were instantly focused on Lu Shensheng. Lu Yinsheng's expression suddenly changed and he became furious. Before his son could finish speaking, he waved his hand and gave him a loud slap in the face, shouting: "You traitor! How can I be so impulsive and impulsive!" Do you understand that there are distinguished guests in front of you, so you should wait quietly outside?" In an instant, the tension in the room reached its peak, and this sudden change undoubtedly added more suspense and uncertainty to the upcoming struggle.

Lu Shenchen, his cheeks were so swollen that it was almost impossible to see the original outline. He suppressed the pain painfully and tried to squeeze out a few words: "I...I have something important to report..." As he spoke, he tremblingly came from behind. Pulling out a newspaper that had been hidden for a long time, it looked like a wounded animal trying to convey some vital information.

"Stand aside!" Lu Yinsheng yelled, grabbing the newspaper in Lu Shenshen's hand and pushing it to the corner. The resentment in his heart surged like lava. His son's cowardice made him extremely frustrated. Every time something happened involving Lin Xiaofeng, Lu Shenshe was like a mouse seeing a cat. His panic-stricken look made him grit his teeth. He couldn't help cursing in his heart. How could you raise such a helpless son?

Lu Yinsheng suppressed the sullen look on his face, lowered his head, and looked at the contents of the newspaper intently. Not long after, his expression suddenly changed, like a sudden thunder and lightning in a cloudy sky. He put down the newspaper and spoke in a solemn tone: "Lin Xiaofeng actually secretly sent people to investigate the food storage situation of each family, and openly threatened that the reporters who went out to investigate might not be able to return to the newspaper office unharmed."

Hearing these words, the originally quiet atmosphere in the hall was instantly broken, and everyone had different expressions, including surprise, confusion, and anger. Just at this moment, a person slammed the table, stood up, and shouted with uncontrollable indignation: "This Lin Xiaofeng is really..."

However, before he could finish speaking, another person hurriedly interrupted: "Sorry everyone, I have urgent matters and need to leave first." Then, another person echoed: "Mr. Lu, I also have some matters that need to be dealt with urgently, so I need to go first. " Before they finished speaking, the two people left in a hurry, leaving the people in the hall falling into deeper silence in shock and speculation.

The noise in the lobby gradually subsided until only Lu Yinsheng and his son Lu Shenshen were left standing facing each other. Lu Yinsheng's brows knitted into a knot, and his eyes were burning with flames of anxiety and anger. He slapped the table hard, and the thunderous order exploded in the ears of the servant Xu Bo: "Uncle Xu, tell me what I say immediately, every inch of land in the house, Every piece of land must be closely monitored if there is the slightest sign of disturbance, especially the traces of strangers. If there is even the slightest mistake, we must severely punish it and never tolerate it!"

Lu Yinsheng was editing the newspaper tightly in his hand, his knuckles turning white from the exertion. He almost gritted his teeth and read out Lin Xiaofeng's name: "Lin Xiaofeng, you cunning boy, you are simply lawless!" Lu looked at Shen Shen. His father looked furious, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of sadness in his heart. He carefully comforted him: "Dad, how about we just be patient for the time being? After all, Lin Xiaofeng..."

Before Lu Shen Shen finished speaking, he was cut off by Lu Yinsheng's sharp eyes, as if every word he said was frozen in the air. Lu Yinsheng did not answer, but stared at Lu Shen with his angry eyes, which seemed to burn away all timidity and shrinkage. It contained his hatred for Lin Xiaofeng, as well as his disappointment and blame for his son's weakness. In this silent and oppressive atmosphere, Lu Yinsheng's anger was like a volcano that was ready to erupt at any time, drowning all objections.

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The curtain of the court meeting opened in the splendid hall. Emperor Jingjiang sat firmly on the dragon chair. The hall was solemn and solemn. The rising incense from the copper incense burner intertwined with the morning sunlight, reflecting a mysterious and solemn atmosphere. atmosphere. On this day, Emperor Jingjiang deliberately displayed the newspaper that shocked the capital yesterday in front of the ministers again. The newspaper was like a mirror, reflecting the turmoil inside and outside the palace. Lu Yinsheng, the courtier who always remained calm and thoughtful, quietly handed the newspaper to the imperial court at this moment. His eyes were as sinister as a wolf, and he glanced coldly at Lin Xiaofeng to one side, and then quietly retreated to the corner. , leaving the stage to the coming storm.

Emperor Jingjiang stared at the newspaper in front of him with sharp eyes, and the words on it seemed to come alive, jumping in his pupils. His face turned livid in an instant. Even though he had read this report in private, he still couldn't suppress the anger in his heart when he faced it again. He glared at Lin Xiaofeng, and his fierce eyes seemed to turn into a sharp sword light, shooting straight into the depths of Lin Xiaofeng's soul, and asked sternly: "Lin Xiaofeng, could all this really be done by you?"

Before he finished speaking, Emperor Jingjiang threw the newspaper to the ground angrily. The sound of pages flying and paper breaking echoed in the hall, like dull thunder, shocking everyone's soul.

Lin Xiaofeng was shocked by this sudden question, as if struck by lightning, as if he was in the middle of an electric current, and instantly woke up from the chaos. He recalled that when the lights were dimmed last night, he was immersed in his desk, writing non-stop, and articles like chicken soup for the soul flowed out one after another. He never closed his eyes for a moment until dawn broke in the east. At this moment, facing Long Yan's wrath, Lin Xiaofeng was like a rabbit being targeted by a hunter. He hurriedly stepped forward, his face full of fear and uneasiness. He leaned down deeply, his forehead almost touching the ground, and begged with a trembling voice. Said: "Wei Chen is aware of his sin and is fully aware that his careless words and deeds have angered His Majesty. I beg Your Majesty to be lenient and forgive Wei Chen's sin of ignorance."

Emperor Jingjiang did not get rid of his anger because of Lin Xiaofeng's apology. He stared at Lin Xiaofeng, his anger not diminishing: "You are so courageous! Tell me, what mistakes have you made?"

Lin Xiaofeng was frightened and said in a trembling voice: "I really shouldn't do something that makes His Majesty angry. I'm worried that this may make you worried and hurt your body. I feel deeply regretful and ashamed. If I can pay for my sin with my body, I will Be willing to hit the temple pillars as a sign of repentance.”

When Emperor Jingjiang heard this, his eyes widened and he shouted sternly: "In that case, just go and hit him!" Lin Xiaofeng was stunned and speechless when he heard this, and stood there blankly. Seeing his hesitation, the emperor pressed further: "Why don't you go for it? Are you afraid of death?" Lin Xiaofeng's figure looked extremely lonely and helpless at that moment. The air in the entire hall seemed to have solidified, and everyone All eyes were focused on him, waiting for his next move.

Lin Xiaofeng gritted her teeth, tightened her cheeks, and responded forcefully: "How dare I fear death? Life and death have their own weight. I am only willing to keep this body and do my best to serve His Majesty's country like a dog or horse." Emperor Jingjiang heard this. He said, with a sneer on his lips, as if he was scorning Lin Xiaofeng's clever rebuttal, and sneered: "Huh, you are sharp-tongued and have a sharp tongue!"

The emperor's face became increasingly gloomy, and his majestic voice echoed in the hall: "Lin Xiaofeng, you have arranged the disputes of the courtiers without authorization and damaged the prestige of the court, just to satisfy your own false reputation. Dear ministers, how do you think I should deal with this person?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Cai Yingyang stepped forward quickly, with a stern look on his face, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Lin Xiaofeng spreads rumors, sows discord, and shakes the foundation of the country. He should be punished according to law!" As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the hall instantly dropped to freezing point. . When Li Dexian heard this, his heart tightened and he glanced at Lin Xiaofeng secretly. Lin Xiaofeng noticed Li Dexian's gaze and gave him a suggestive look calmly. The night before, Lin Xiaofeng had privately told Li Dexian that no matter what happens in the court, he should not speak freely. He knew very well that although this incident caused an uproar, it was impossible for Emperor Jingjiang to actually take his life based on this trivial matter. Today's actions were just a journey of destruction that must be carried out before reforming the old and reforming.

While everyone was waiting with bated breath for Emperor Jingjiang's decision, Lu Yinsheng intervened at the right time and calmly put forward his own opinion: "I agree with Cai Yingyang's suggestion, and I implore your majesty to take back the publishing rights of the daily newspapers and return them to the palace under strict supervision." Review, only in this way can we fundamentally prevent such incidents from happening again." As Lu Yinsheng's words came to light, the atmosphere in the hall became increasingly tense, as if a taut string could break at any time.

Most of the ministers were in ups and downs and agreed unanimously, but Zhao Zhongzhan had a sad face and stared at Lin Xiaofeng with his eyes, as if he was the pillar of a building that was about to collapse, fearing that the court would be unstable if it lost this support. Lin Xiaofeng noticed everyone's doubts and was about to open his mouth to defend himself, but was interrupted by Emperor Jingjiang: "No need to say more, Lin Xiaofeng, just shut up!" The emperor knew very well that Lin Xiaofeng had an upright temperament, and the slightest carelessness in his words would get him burned. , so he was ordered to remain silent for the time being.

Emperor Jingjiang turned his eyes to Bai Yongyuan. Although there was no smile on his face, there was some subtle amusement in his eyes. He knew that Bai Yongyuan had a relatively harmonious relationship with Lin Xiaofeng on weekdays, but unexpectedly, in this turmoil, in addition to Lu Yinsheng, Bai Yongyuan was also involved. Rumors abounded, and there were even rumors that Bai Yongyuan was Lin Xiaofeng's father-in-law. Lin Xiaofeng acted decisively and never seemed to care about human feelings, which put Bai Yongyuan in an embarrassing situation.

Bai Yongyuan looked gloomy as he stepped out of the queue, his deep eyes locked tightly on Lin Xiaofeng, revealing endless helplessness and sadness. He made a difficult choice in his heart: Although it was satisfying to eradicate the roots, Lin Xiaofeng was dedicated to serving the country and the people, but his methods were more drastic. He believes that such "monsters" should not be abandoned outside the temple. Therefore, Bai Yongyuan resolutely walked to the front of the emperor and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I believe that although Lin Xiaofeng has made mistakes, his crime is not worthy of death. His original intention is still to save the country from frequent food shortages. I boldly propose that Lin Xiaofeng be killed." He was relegated to the position of patrol supervisor in the Yangtze River Basin and asked to go to the front line and devote himself to disaster relief work along the Yangtze River to atone for his sins." Bai Yongyuan's proposal echoed in the air for a long time, like a stone thrown into the lake, causing a stir. A deep and lasting ripple.

Li Qiuyan and other court officials expressed their opinions one after another and agreed to take action against Lin Xiaofeng. This was the result of their secret discussion at the Office yesterday. They all agreed that Lin Xiaofeng had now become a major hidden danger to the court and that his demotion was inevitable, but the key lies in the emperor's decisiveness. If he were just demoted to a nearby place, I'm afraid he would take advantage of his close relationship with the prince to cause trouble again. In addition, his frequent instigation of forced donations has already caused complaints both inside and outside the court and is overwhelmed, so it is best to exile him to a remote place. , so as not to continue to disrupt the government.

After listening to Bai Yongyuan's suggestion, Emperor Jingjiang raised the corners of his mouth slightly, showing an appreciative smile. His original plan was to demote Lin Xiaofeng, but he never thought of sending him to a famine-stricken area. I thought that if such a troublesome person could stay away from the temple, he might be able to change his mind in a difficult environment and benefit the local area. The possibility of being recalled and reused in the future is not ruled out.

"Mr. Bai Yongyuan's words are sound and moderate, and I deeply agree." Emperor Jingjiang announced loudly, "From now on, I have decided to demote Lin Xiaofeng to the position of Yangtze River Patrol Supervisor. He is given a month to arrive at his post without any delay."

However, just as Emperor Jingjiang finished speaking, a bachelor stepped forward and bluntly remonstrated: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, the punishment for Lin Xiaofeng seems to be a bit too light! He disrupted the imperial court and has caused harm to the people. Such a bad influence, how can such a person represent the imperial court and appease the common people? I think he should be completely demoted to a common people as a warning to others!" As soon as this statement came out, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly fell into a more subtle and tense atmosphere.

Lin Xiaofeng heard everyone's discussion, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes, as if he was weighing whether it was wise to accept civil punishment and temporarily curb his sharpness. However, a bachelor in the crowd suddenly spoke up, pointing the finger at the relationship between Bai Yongyuan and Lin Xiaofeng, suspecting that Bai Yongyuan might be biased because of his special relationship with Lin Xiaofeng.

When Bai Yongyuan heard this accusation, his face changed instantly, just like the clouds in the sunset. He became furious. He pointed at the sky and shouted: "I have no relationship with Lin Xiaofeng! How dare you make false accusations against me?" When they came out, two officials, Li Qiuyan and Chen Shuguang, looked frightened and hurriedly retreated to avoid getting into trouble.

Emperor Jingjiang and Bai Yongyuan had a perfect tacit understanding, and they stopped Lin Xiaofeng from speaking in unison and asked him to remain silent. However, the persistent young scholar was not willing to give in. He asked further, mentioning the generosity of Bai Yongyuan's previous donation of food, implying that the support of his family was far beyond comparison, thus once again questioning whether there was a hidden connection between the two. Blood ties.

Lin Xiaofeng sneered at this, with a trace of ridicule flashing in his eyes. He expressed disdain for those clean people who only knew how to make false claims and attack other people's private lives, thinking that they ignored the essence of national affairs. Bai Yongyuan was choked by these words. He couldn't argue. He could only look at the aggressive little scholar and was speechless. Li Qiuyan and Chen Shuguang were even more afraid that they would be involved, so they hid far away.

Bai Yongyuan suppressed the grievance in his heart and tried his best to clarify: "There is indeed no relationship between me and Lin Xiaofeng. How can the rumors in the market be regarded as real evidence!" However, the young scholar did not give in, tit for tat: "As the saying goes, , There is no smoke without fire, Mr. Bai, have you forgotten this?" As he spoke, Bai Yongyuan's wrinkled face became increasingly pale and weak, as if he was bound by invisible ropes and could not break free.

Surrounded by many comments, Emperor Jingjiang decided to inquire about the true relationship between Lin Xiaofeng and Bai Yongyuan, although he was filled with doubts. When Bai Yongyuan heard this, he was immediately stunned, as if an invisible sharp knife pierced his chest, burning everything inside, and his reputation in his later years seemed to be on the verge of collapse.

Under pressure, Lin Xiaofeng explained hesitantly that Bai Yongyuan and his deceased uncle were only slightly similar in appearance, but in fact they were not connected by any blood. At this moment, Bai Yongyuan's heart was burning like a fire, and the situation was extremely critical. Seeing this, the surrounding ministers anxiously called for the imperial doctor to come to rescue.

In full view of the public, Bai Yongyuan finally fainted due to the blood attacking his heart, but a look of relief and relief could be vaguely seen on his pale face. Seeing this scene, all the officials were moved and felt deep compassion in their hearts. The family's misfortune was actually caused by the traitor, who openly cursed the elders, causing the highly respected Duke Bai to faint with anger due to such insult. It is really sad.

At this moment, someone in the crowd suddenly beat his chest, cried bitterly, and shouted loudly: "Lin Xiaofeng! You are so unfilial! You actually cursed your uncle to die!" The other ministers also responded, with grief and indignation palpable: "That's right. Ah! To this day, are you still trying to cover up the truth? Your Majesty, such an unfaithful and unfilial person must be severely punished!" With this accusation, the entire hall was enveloped in a solemn and sad atmosphere. Everyone seems to feel the power of moral judgment, which is so overwhelming that they can't breathe.

Emperor Jingjiang and a group of ministers, including Li Dexian, were sitting in the court hall. Witnessing this situation, they all looked sideways at each other. The intersection of their eyes seemed to silently convey questions: Is all this true? Lin Xiaofeng's face suddenly tensed, and his piercing eyes revealed unprecedented tension. The situation in front of him obviously deviated from his preset trajectory and evolved in an unpredictable direction. He subconsciously turned his gaze to Li Qiuyan and Chen Shuguang. They felt Lin Xiaofeng's eyes like arrows, and couldn't help but feel chilled. They quickly averted their eyes and never dared to look at him again.

When Emperor Jingjiang saw this situation, he was furious. His eyes widened angrily and he shouted sternly: "Everyone, be silent!" Before he could finish his words, he slapped the dragon case hard, and the majestic momentum instantly suppressed the entire palace, and all the ministers were He was as silent as a cicada, not even daring to take a breath. Emperor Jingjiang solemnly announced: "There is no need to waste any more words on this matter. I have made a decision! Lin Xiaofeng, from now on you will be demoted to the Yangtze River Inspector. Retreat!" After that, Wang Jingwen, a loyal veteran, He personally led Lin Xiaofeng, who had not yet come to his senses, out of the palace.

Lin Xiaofeng's taken away figure disappeared behind the palace gates, but Li Dexian was still stunned there, feeling restless. He knew that with Lin Xiaofeng's departure, the situation in the court would change dramatically, and where would he go in this storm? He tried several times to ask Emperor Jingjiang for help, but Emperor Jingjiang ignored him. He just sat quietly on the throne with deep eyes, as if he was thinking about a more far-reaching plan. Li Dexian could only bear the tremendous pressure brought about by this sudden change alone, with mixed feelings in his heart.

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Lin Xiaofeng followed Wang Jingwen's heavy steps across the threshold of the hall, leaning against the cold and solid vermilion pillars, heaving a long sigh, with a look of deep frustration and confusion on his face. Although he suffered the fate of being demoted, he felt a sense of relief in his heart, finally escaping from the court's overt and covert attacks. However, regarding the unknown journey to the Yangtze River to take office, a thick layer of fog shrouded his mind, and he did not know when he would be able to return to the prosperous capital.

Wang Jingwen approached Lin Xiaofeng, with a relaxed and meaningful smile on his face, and said softly: "Brother, why do you have to be alone here and feel melancholy? After the court is over, Your Majesty will definitely have something to say to you."

Lin Xiaofeng looked sideways at Wang Jingwen, with a bitter smile on his lips, and responded calmly: "Brother Wang, there is no need to play tricks on me. Your Majesty may indeed summon me again after the court is over."

Wang Jingwen smiled even more and nodded appreciatively, his voice full of admiration: "My dear brother, you are deeply favored by the emperor. Even if there is such a major change at the moment, your majesty still tries his best to protect you. This kind of favor is not something that just anyone can do." owned."

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, his face looked a little shy, but he was still humble. He responded: "Brother Wang, I'm sorry. I'm just lucky to have His Majesty's mercy. Compared with Brother Wang, I'm still far behind." ." As he spoke, he looked up at the palace in the distance, praying silently in his heart, hoping that he could live up to the emperor's grace and move forward in the future.

Wang Jingwen looked at Lin Xiaofeng's back, with endless emotion in his heart. His expression seemed to be telling a shocking scene that he had rarely seen in his decades of palace career: "My dear brother, your courage and insight are really rare. It is the first time I have witnessed such a feat in this palace for dozens of years. However, aren't you afraid that this will lead to crazy revenge from others? "

Lin Xiaofeng turned around, with a faint but firm smile on his face, and said softly: "Brother Wang, what you don't know is that in order to realize your great ambitions, sometimes you have to give up something. If you always look forward and backward, and have many worries, , In the end, I will only do nothing. My belief is that as long as I walk on the path of justice, I don’t need to be too rigid in my methods. What I always care about is the suffering of the people in the world, and I see them suffering from hunger and hardship. Helpless, I cannot stand by and watch.”

After hearing this, Wang Jingwen's face became more solemn, and his eyes were full of complex emotions. He seemed to see the thin young man in the depths of time, recalling those difficult days: "When I was young, I also suffered from hunger. My mother unfortunately passed away during the famine, and my father dragged his sick body and begged all the way, just to send me to the palace to make a living. At that time, I often imagined when an upright and good official would appear to save all people. Water and fire enabled my family to escape the plight of hunger. Unfortunately, my father could not escape the clutches of hunger. Today, I see you as a kind brother who is so courageous and dedicated to the people. I really admire you. You are indeed a rare person. A good official."

Listening to Wang Jingwen's words, Lin Xiaofeng's heart seemed to be gently touched by invisible hands. He keenly captured the sad past in the heart of this brother Wang, which was like layers of time imprints engraved in the depths of his soul. He stepped forward, stretched out a hand and patted Wang Jingwen's shoulder gently, and whispered in a tone of understanding and comfort: "Brother Wang, please forgive me and accept the change."

When Wang Jingwen heard Lin Xiaofeng's comfort, he stiffened at first, as if being pulled back to some distant memory, and then smiled with a complicated expression. The smile was mixed with bitterness and helplessness: "My dear brother, these words are like a sharp knife." The awl pierced the self-protective membrane in my heart. Alas, I, Wang Jingwen, consider myself stupid and confided so many secrets in my heart to my wise brother. That’s it. Life is like a drama, and sometimes you have to learn to bear it alone. "

When Lin Xiaofeng saw this, he immediately realized that he had inadvertently touched the pain deep in Wang Jingwen's heart. He hurriedly explained: "Brother Wang, you misunderstood. I didn't mean to pry into your privacy. It was just out of concern and care between brothers." pity."

After hearing this, Wang Jingwen showed his profound life experience and cultivation, quickly adjusted his emotional state, and restored his calm and calm temperament. He bowed slightly to Lin Xiaofeng and said in a calm and firm tone: "Brother, don't worry, I understand that you have no ill intentions. Then I will take my leave first, and you can just wait here for the imperial edict. I hope that we can all be on the stage of life. , each performs his or her own responsibility and tenacity.”

Lin Xiaofeng dexterously approached Wang Jingwen, and when no one was around, he quietly thrust a neatly folded banknote into the other person's hand, and whispered: "Brother Wang, can you help me find out about His Majesty?" What do you think of me? Was he in a good mood yesterday?" The banknote slipped through Wang Jingwen's hands, and the lines on it seemed to be engraved with silent secrets. A smile appeared on his face again, but he soon realized Lin Xiaofeng wanted to find out more about the inside story, so he cleverly took half a step back.

Wang Jingwen confessed frankly: "To be honest, I really don't know the specific thoughts of His Majesty. But based on my understanding of Your Majesty, he will not treat you badly, my dear brother. Recently, His Majesty is in a good mood, and I think there should be good things coming. Almost there." Lin Xiaofeng stopped, not feeling completely relieved, and tentatively asked if he could cancel his position as Yangtze River Inspector and instead contribute in the capital.

Wang Jingwen's expression was slightly bitter and he shook his head: "Brother, your majesty's decree has been made, and the relegation cannot be changed. However, if you intend to stay in Beijing for a few days, I think your majesty will definitely agree." After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng had no choice but to Accepting the reality, he turned around and walked towards the Qianqing Palace, leaving Wang Jingwen standing alone. Wang Jingwen stared at Lin Xiaofeng's retreating back, shook his head slightly, and was about to leave, but suddenly remembered something, quickly caught up with Lin Xiaofeng, and called out: "Good brother! Good brother!"

Lin Xiaofeng stopped when he heard the sound, turned around with a puzzled look on his face and asked, "Brother Wang, what do you want to ask?" Wang Jingwen smiled with a sly smile and looked mysterious: "I have always wanted to ask a question. Lord Bai Yongyuan, is he your real uncle? "

Lin Xiaofeng was speechless after hearing this, and asked: "Brother Wang is the commander of the factory guard, how can he not know about the affairs of the imperial family? Why do you need to ask me for confirmation? This matter is indeed very mysterious!" Wang Jingwen felt a little embarrassed when he heard this: "Earlier I I don’t believe it, but now the rumors are getting more and more intense, and they are so vivid that it is difficult for me to distinguish the truth from the lies.”

Lin Xiaofeng was speechless for a moment and hesitated before responding: "I can't give a definite answer to whether what happened in the past is true now." Wang Jingwen asked again and again, becoming more and more confused: "So, is it true? What you said Makes me even more confused!"

Lin Xiaofeng became impatient when he was questioned, so he reluctantly responded: "Just think of him!" Upon hearing this, Wang Jingwen's face suddenly brightened, he clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Haha, as I expected, Baigong City is so deep, behind it The secret is amazing!”

Wang Jingwen left with satisfaction. Lin Xiaofeng looked at his back, feeling even more confused and thinking silently: "Is Mr. Bai really my long-lost uncle?" Then Lin Xiaofeng was startled, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead: "Oh! I repeated the lie so many times that I almost believed it myself!”

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Lin Xiaofeng looked lonely and lonely under the majestic gate of Qianqing Palace. He tried to find a guard guard to chat with him to relieve his boredom, but no one paid attention to him. At this moment, Emperor Jingjiang arrived slowly, followed closely by Wang Jingwen. Emperor Jingjiang glanced at Lin Xiaofeng with blazing eyes and stepped into the palace gate silently. Wang Jingwen whispered to Lin Xiaofeng to follow, and Lin Xiaofeng took the order and followed them into the solemn Qianqing Palace with cautious steps. (End of chapter)