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

Chapter 109

"Here comes someone! Send all the supplements in my collection to the prince's mansion. Make sure he recovers his strength as soon as possible!"

As the sun fell, Li Dexian, dressed in bright red clothes that shone like fire, walked quickly to the gate of Qianqing Palace. Next to him stood Wang Jingwen, who looked as pale as a mourning concubine. At that time, the accumulation of water in his abdomen could provide him with a little distraction, but once it was discharged now, before he could enjoy a moment of relief, panic instantly spread throughout his body like ice. Because of the act of assisting the prince by correcting the imperial edict, this is a capital crime. If someone is exposed, even Lingchi execution will be inevitable.

Wang Jingwen showed pain on his face and begged in a low voice: "Your Highness, this old slave's life is now completely in your hands." Li Dexian laughed when he heard the words, and said nonchalantly: "You are as timid as a mouse! Everything can be done as usual, there is no need to worry about it. ." Wang Jingwen had no choice but to nod in agreement and follow Li Dexian into the Qianqing Palace.

When Emperor Jingjiang saw Wang Jingwen, he immediately showed concern and asked, "Huh? The prince is here. Judging from his face, he seems to be seriously ill." He then asked, "How have you been doing in the past two days? "When Wang Jingwen heard this, he had mixed feelings in his heart, and he almost blurted out the truth. He felt deeply that your majesty cared so much and that the friendship over the decades was not an illusion, so he replied with tears in his eyes: "Thank you for your concern, my old slave's condition has improved. No big deal.”

Emperor Jingjiang comforted him and said, "That's good. You might as well spend a few more days cultivating yourself." Then he turned to the prince and asked, "Do you have anything to report?" Li Dexian immediately saluted and responded, "It's nothing important. I just came here specially." Say hello to your father. If your father is busy, I will leave now." Emperor Jingjiang was a little confused, but did not go into details. He waved for the two of them to leave: "Well, let's go."

After they exited the Qianqing Palace, Wang Jingwen was full of doubts. After much hesitation, he asked: "What is the purpose of His Highness's move? Since he came to the Qianqing Palace, he did not discuss it in detail with His Majesty." Li Dexian smiled lightly and said meaningfully: " Didn't you notice the new clothes I'm wearing today? I just wanted my father to admire them more!" After hearing this, Wang Jingwen could only respond in silence.

"Old slave, I will resign now. As for the imperial edict..." Before Wang Jingwen could finish his words, Li Dexian continued: "Don't worry, I have already planned this matter carefully!" After that, the two of them dispersed. Li Dexian quickly returned to the East Palace, called his personal maid, took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to her, and solemnly warned: "No need to ask more, if anyone inquires about my whereabouts, please give this letter to him." Remember. Stay, no one is allowed to enter the room without my permission, and do not clear away the papers on the table in the room." After giving the instructions, regardless of the maid's reaction, he went straight into the room and took out the package that had been prepared early in the morning, and then stepped on it. The well-prepared BMW and horse left the East Palace Gate leisurely.

After leaving the palace, Li Dexian looked back and confirmed that the figure of the palace gate guard had disappeared from sight. Then he pulled the reins fiercely and the horse galloped away, heading straight towards North Langfang. The wind blew in front of him, and Li Dexian was very excited. At this time, his eyes were shining with a strange light, as if a giant dragon was about to return to the vast sea, free and easy. He knew that Emperor Jingjiang would eventually find out about the false edict, and he only had to wait for the news from the other side of the Yangtze River. Instead of sitting in a trapped city waiting for something to happen, it is better to take the initiative and escape as soon as possible. Otherwise, once the truth is exposed in front of Emperor Jingjiang, he will be severely punished. But if he could go to Laolin first to avoid the sharp attack, and after a few months Emperor Jingjiang's anger would subside a little, he would not hesitate to be punished even if he was beaten.

However, the people sent by Emperor Jingjiang to pursue him must move quickly, so he still needs to try to delay the pursuit to ensure nothing goes wrong.

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Not long after, Li Dexian arrived at Beiling Newspaper Office. Although it was already dark, the windows of the newspaper office were still brightly lit, and a group of reporters were busily moving between the papers. When Li Dexian saw this scene, he couldn't help but feel a happy smile in his heart. He dismounted and quickly climbed the stairs. As soon as he reached the upper floor, he shouted loudly: "The first batch of reporters, come and see me quickly!"

The reporters who were working hard were stunned for a moment when they heard this voice. Afterwards, a small number of them stood up one after another and walked slowly downstairs. Li Dexian looked around at the group of people and said gently: "I plan to go out once. Is any of you willing to follow me?"

"Those who wish to accompany us, please raise your hands!" As soon as he finished speaking, the reporters raised their hands one after another, their faces full of anticipation and excitement. Traveling with the prince is a rare opportunity for them. Who is willing to miss it?
Seeing this, Li Dexian smiled loudly: "Great! You can go home and say goodbye to your family tonight. I grant you permission to finish work early and rest early. When you return from the trip, you must make up the owed hours."

"Before the city gate opens tomorrow morning, those who wish to accompany us must gather in front of the newspaper office. I will stay at the newspaper office tonight." Upon hearing this, the reporters all obeyed the order, and then dispersed and returned home.

Li Dexian watched everyone leave, then turned and walked into a room. He took off his red robe and put on a set of coarse cloth clothes that he had prepared. Then he went upstairs to find a mattress, lay down without any worries, and soon fell asleep.

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The next day, dawn broke, and there was still a touch of night ink in the sky. Li Dexian had finished his morning wash early and stood solemnly in front of the newspaper office. The figure was like a silent statue, contrasting with the faint morning light, showing a calm and firm aura. All around, reporters have gathered as scheduled, their eyes shining with anticipation and curiosity, like stars surrounding the Beidou, each looking for its own position.

After everyone had arrived, Li Dexian slowly spoke, and his words were loud and clear: "I have an important matter for you to handle today. Please divide everyone into two groups according to the left and right, and arrange them from front to back!" His words were like autumn water! The sky is the same color, and there is endless power in the tranquility.

Li Dexian raised his hand and waved, and as if pulled by an invisible force, the reporters naturally divided into two rows on the left and right, with about a dozen people on each side, in an orderly manner. Yang Baixi, the reporter who is often known for his sharp insights and sharp writing, is standing at the front, asking curiously: "What is your mission for Your Highness?"

Li Dexian did not answer immediately, but his eyes were like a torch, scanning the crowd one by one, as if he could penetrate everyone's inner world. At this moment, his eyes fell on a man with a similar figure to himself, and he pointed at him and asked, "What's your name?"

The man who was selected responded: "Tao Yu, a common man, would like to hear what His Highness has to say." There was a hint of solemnity and humility in his words.

After hearing this, Li Dexian raised a satisfied smile at the corner of his mouth, and then said astonishingly: "Very good! I will give you a piece of clothing. Put it on immediately and become the leader of the right team!" Before he finished speaking, he took out yesterday's clothes from behind his back. The red dress he was wearing was handed to Tao Yu personally.

Tao Yu took the blazing red dress, lowered his head and looked at it carefully. An ecstatic expression gradually appeared on his face. He clasped his hands and said resolutely: "I am willing to go through fire and water for His Highness, no matter what!"

Seeing this, Li Dexian's smile deepened and he nodded approvingly: "That's great! Tao Yu, you lead the right team to Yangqu County immediately. Make sure to set off immediately without delay!"

When Tao Yu heard this, he was slightly stunned and asked: "May I ask, Your Highness, how to travel to Yangqu County?"

"Don't worry!" Li Dexian responded calmly, as if everything was under his control. "I have already hidden a detailed map in my clothes. All you need to do is follow the map." After that, he urged. Said: "Change your clothes quickly and set off, don't hesitate again!"

Hearing this, a look of determination flashed in Tao Yu's eyes. Without any hesitation, he hurriedly took out the map with the secret hidden in his red clothes, then quickly put on his red clothes and led his team to leave resolutely. Among the remaining crowd, a group of reporters headed by Yang Baixi looked at each other, feeling a little at a loss for a moment.

Li Dexian ordered again, with a loud and decisive voice: "Within half an hour, everyone will find a good horse and bring dry food to prepare for the trip!"

Finally, Yang Baixi couldn't restrain the doubts in his heart, took a step forward, and asked: "Your Highness, where is the destination of our trip?"

Li Dexian looked back and smiled, his eyes as deep as the abyss: "We are about to go to the old forest by the Yangtze River to embark on an unknown journey of exploration!"

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Lin Xiaofeng traveled a long distance, and after more than ten days of wind and rain, he finally set foot on the border of the city on the Yangtze River. When he arrived outside the city, he deliberately separated from the others and drove into the city alone, while the others went their separate ways and disappeared among the crowds. Holding in his hands the clues about the former location of Xiang Xiehong and others, Lin Xiaofeng secretly thought: Maybe they can be found here. This move was due to his caution, knowing that Emperor Jingjiang in the capital had a strong backing, but in a foreign country, he had to constantly assess the situation and deal with it tactfully in order to protect himself.

As the carriage drove slowly to the foot of the Yangtze River City, Lin Xiaofeng's mood gradually became gloomy. It was a scorching sun, and victims were everywhere outside the city gate. The officers and soldiers waved sticks in an attempt to maintain order, and set up more than a dozen porridge shacks in the mess to give porridge to the hungry people. Lin Xiaofeng looked around. The people receiving the porridge were lying or sitting. Their faces were earth-colored, and their exposed chests and abdomen were dark and skinny. Every slight rise and fall showed that they still had breath. The air was filled with a disgusting stench, and flies were circling in swarms. Under the heat, one can imagine the stench emanating from the bodies of these victims who had not bathed or changed clothes for a long time.

Lin Xiaofeng resolutely dismounted and took off the reins, then rode on horseback and walked slowly to the porridge shed. The white water in the porridge pot was thin, and there were almost no traces of rice grains. The so-called "porridge" in the bowls was only slightly thicker than the water. He frowned, and a heavier worry surged in his heart. The situation in the Yangtze River in front of him was obviously more severe than expected. How can this kind of "porridge", which can only replenish a little water and satisfy hunger, allow disaster victims to survive for a long time?

So Lin Xiaofeng drove his horse through the city gate, and was questioned by the guards as soon as he entered the city. He showed the directions but did not mention the transfer order. When the guard saw that he was wearing luxurious clothes, he asked for one tael of silver as the fee for entering the city. Lin Xiaofeng didn't take this trivial matter seriously. He left for office a few days in advance, intending to go deep into the people to find out the real situation, so as not to rush into office and be blinded by the superficial prosperity. Although he was just a Yangtze River inspector, he had great powers and responsibilities. Not only could he report matters directly to the emperor, but he was also in charge of local grain and water conservancy. If anything went wrong, he might be in trouble.

Lin Xiaofeng's mood became more and more solemn. He rode slowly in the city and carefully observed the scene of every street and alley. There were very few people walking on the streets, and most of the people looked haggard and sad, with obvious signs of lack of nutrition. Countless pairs of eyes turned to this uninvited guest. Lin Xiaofeng did not dare to wander around anymore, but quickly rushed to the destination according to the address left by Xiang Xiehong. Fortunately, Xiang Xiehong was well prepared, and the instructions were detailed and clear. Lin Xiaofeng quickly found the door of the secret mansion.

He knocked on the door, and soon it was opened. The person who opened the door was surprised when he saw Lin Xiaofeng, and blurted out: "Master! Why did you come here in person?" Lin Xiaofeng looked serious and walked straight into the house without saying a word, Ming Congliang. He followed closely behind, trembling with fear, and couldn't help but murmur in his heart: What kind of trouble have these people in my family caused, and they actually alerted the master to come in person, and they will definitely be severely punished after they return!
Lin Xiaofeng sat firmly on the main seat in the main hall and asked in a low voice: "Where are the others now?" Ming Congliang swallowed and replied: "They bought a painting boat and lived on it. They rested during the day and moved at night. "The younger one will stay at home and be guarded." After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng decisively ordered: "Call everyone here, especially Lu Yuefeng, who must come to see me immediately!" After hearing this order, Ming Congliang felt worried. Uneasy, the master's anger has been revealed, and he has never been lenient in punishing his subordinates in the past.

"Why don't you go quickly?" Lin Xiaofeng urged.

"Ah, let's go, set off immediately!" Ming Congliang panicked and hurriedly left the mansion, speeding away like a meteor streaking across the night sky.

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After an hour passed, people sent from Yangqu County returned one after another. Lin Xiaofeng paced back and forth in the courtyard several times until he confirmed that the others had not yet shown up. He secretly praised everyone's caution. When everyone finally arrived, they sat down around the big table and stared nervously and anxiously at Lin Xiaofeng, who was sitting upright in the center.

After a while, Lin Xiaofeng spoke slowly: "Everyone..." Before he could finish his words, an urgent call suddenly came from outside the courtyard door: "Hey, Master! I'm late, I deserve death!" I saw Luo Huajun panicking and stumbling around. He quickly rushed into the yard, then stood up, with an embarrassed look on his face, rubbed his chest with his hands, and looked at Lin Xiaofeng with fear.

Lin Xiaofeng looked calm and asked: "Why are you here just now? Everyone is already present, but you are the only one who is late. Do you think you treat me like nothing?" Luo Huajun's throat rolled, and he did not dare to answer for a moment. Seeing this, Xiang Xiehong quickly spoke out to save the situation: "Master, Luo Huajun has scars on his body."

Luo Huajun quickly answered: "Yes, I am slightly unwell. I was not late on purpose. I am actually lost because I lost my way. Please forgive me." Lin Xiaofeng glanced at him sideways and said coldly: "Why do you get lost? We all have sedans and horses when we go out. You walked here instead of walking. If you get lost because of this, you should not participate in this rally."

Luo Huajun defended in fear: "Master, you have wronged me! They left me alone on the boat. They didn't have enough money to hire a car, so they had no choice but to come on foot." Lin Xiaofeng was quite dissatisfied: "Come on foot? In that case , we should make plans early, how can we delay the time.”

Luo Huajun anxiously stated: "Master knows everything! I was really abandoned on the bow of the boat. I had no choice but to walk. It was really an innocent act!" After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng seemed a little impatient: "Well, just find a place to sit down on your own and say this. How were the wounds on the body caused, but they were caused by being beaten? "

Luo Huajun responded shamefully: "I accidentally fell into the water and suffered no serious injuries." Lin Xiaofeng shook his head and sighed: "Oh, it's also bad luck."

Immediately afterwards, Lin Xiaofeng turned his eyes to Xiang Xiehong and asked: "How are your specific progress now? Can you describe in detail what you have done?" Upon hearing this, Xiang Xiehong immediately took out a book from his arms to check and reported. : "It's the right time, sir. We haven't taken any major actions yet. Lu Yuefeng has founded a patriotic sect, and the number of believers has increased to more than 5,500; Qin Yubo and others have dug many tunnels that lead directly to several villages around the Yangtze River. Fortunately, no real action has been taken against the granaries of wealthy families. It has been found that the wealthy families involved in these tunnels may appear beautiful on the surface, but in reality they are filled with filth. During times of famine, they lowered prices and annexed land, forcing many people to die. Ming Congliang has verified this matter one by one. More importantly, the grain storage problem in the government warehouse is serious, and most of it is moldy and old grain. It is suspected that government officials have colluded with local powerful people to profit from it. "

Lin Xiaofeng looked around at his subordinates and chuckled: "It's quite a lively job. They gave me a generous gift when I first came here!" However, when the conversation changed, his eyes instantly became sharp: "But it's precisely because of you. These guys, sir, I was demoted to this level!" As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere instantly became solemn, and Lin Xiaofeng's eyes seemed to penetrate people's hearts, making it impossible to avoid the chill that came from deep within.

When Xiang Xiehong heard what Lin Xiaofeng said, his face suddenly turned pale and he was shocked: "The master was actually demoted to the Yangtze River Patrol Supervisor? Could it be that we acted carelessly and caused the master to suffer this hardship?" Lin Xiaofeng's face was calm and he smiled calmly: " How could the matter of being demoted have nothing to do with you! Your actions of secretly stealing food and creating a cult made me feel like I was on pins and needles. I remember that when I was in Kyoto, I worked hard in many ways to solve the food problem, and I also offended many people. Less powerful."

"The current situation is different from the past. Even if I once had a prominent position in the court, even if you stole the food of those unscrupulous rich people, and even if corruption is rampant in the Yangtze government, such actions are actually a serious crime of treason. "!" Lin Xiaofeng scolded: "The crime of rebellion is extremely serious. Do you know that I have aroused the jealousy and wariness of many people in the court, and you are causing such a huge mess here, are you trying to stop it?" Am I going to die? If I die, do you really think you can take over Yangqu County easily?"

"Within the capital, I was still able to deal with it without touching Long Yan's bottom line, because my existence value and my contribution to the development of gunpowder were of vital importance in the eyes of Emperor Jingjiang. However, when it comes to rebellion, we must not act rashly. Emperor Jingjiang I am in my prime, and my authority is supreme. I can look down upon the ministers, but I can never challenge the foundation of the imperial power!"

"Lu Yuefeng, can you ensure that you have complete control over your patriotic religion of more than 5,500 people? Once the hungry people rise up, it will no longer be a simple folk activity, but a real rebel force!" Lu Yuefeng After hearing this, his face turned pale in an instant, and he hesitated to speak. The atmosphere in the room was so tense that you could almost hear your breathing.

Xiang Xiehong was filled with guilt and hurriedly explained: "I ordered Lu Yuefeng to disband the Patriotic Church half a month ago, but the situation developed too quickly and could not be ended in time. Please give me more time." Lu Yuefeng also echoed with a trembling voice: "Exactly, the lower level It is difficult to strictly control the personnel, so I kindly ask you to allow some time for thorough cleaning.”

Lin Xiaofeng sneered: "Grace time? What are you planning? Do you intend to gain control of the Yangtze River Basin?" Then, he gave instructions with wisdom: "Quickly find those who disobey the order and put them to death." They convened a gathering, hosted a banquet for the troublemakers, lured them with food and wine, and used alienation tactics to divide them. "

When Lu Yuefeng heard this, he instantly understood Lin Xiaofeng's strategy, and his expression softened slightly: "The master has indeed thought carefully about this method of sowing discord. I admire him very much!" He immediately followed the order and left, but Lin Xiaofeng stopped him again: "This matter must be done. Make arrangements after the meeting.”

Xiang Xiehong asked tremblingly: "Master, are we going back to Yangqu?" Lin Xiaofeng stretched his body leisurely, leaned on the back of the chair and smiled: "There is no need to be afraid, I have the heart to save the world, now that I am here, I will go all out. In the capital, I have raised more than 20,000 shi of food, which will be delivered to the Yangtze River in the near future. Have you heard about this? "

Xiang Xiehong shook his head and replied: "I have never heard that the city has not received news of the arrival of food. Moreover, the porridge at the porridge shed outside the city has become increasingly thin recently. It is said that more than a hundred people have starved to death in the past month."

Lin Xiaofeng nodded slightly: "I have learned about it. The actual local situation requires in-depth investigation of the government to understand the details. We will discuss this matter after I officially take office. I have brought a hundred stones of sweet potatoes from the capital, and the land transportation may arrive later. Xiang Xie Hong, we will send someone to Ergutun to pick up this batch of sweet potatoes. Whether they will be planted or used as food has not yet been decided. They will be properly placed. "

"Taking advantage of the falling property prices, we immediately started to acquire the fields around the Yangtze River. As for the theft of grain, we can't stop it for the time being. Everything is waiting for me to make specific arrangements." Lin Xiaofeng closed his eyes and meditated, silently planning the overall situation in his heart, "The rest of the matter has already been done The arrangements have been made, and I will live in this house from now on. You can settle down on your own. If there is any emergency, you can gather on the boat and Ming Congliang will be at my side."

After the words fell, Lin Xiaofeng walked out with a puff of sleeves, followed closely by Ming Congliang. Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to respond.

Xiang Xiehong made a happy face and said to everyone: "Everyone just returns to their posts. Judging from the master's actions, he seems to be quite satisfied with the work I have done." Luo Huajun interjected and joked: "Xie Hongxin hasn't arrived yet. It seems that I am protecting the master." The responsibility falls on me." Then everyone dispersed, each performing their duties and continuing to perform tasks according to Lin Xiaofeng's arrangements.

As soon as the words stopped, a rough shout was heard in the courtyard. It was Xie Hongxin's unique voice: "Have all the brothers gathered together? This place is really hard to find!" Luo Huajun's face instantly darkened when he heard the voice, as if covered by dark clouds. Clear sky.

Everyone saw Xie Hongxin stepping into the courtyard with a group of figures, and they all clasped their fists and saluted. Someone was surprised and said: "Oh, brother Ji, look at Master Zhou here too, and he brought a monk with him!" Han Guiliang grinned and said to Xie Hongxin teasingly: "Brother Hongxin, do you know? Luo Huajun has recently If you develop a set of ruthless sword skills, it is said that you can be decapitated within three moves!”

"Why don't you two compete?" After hearing this, Xie Hongxin's eyes suddenly flashed with fighting light. He walked quickly towards Luo Huajun, patted his shoulder, and said boldly: "I didn't expect that your martial arts has improved again. Come on, let's Let’s have a good discussion!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Hongxin took off his coat, revealing his solid and powerful upper body. The clothes clinked to the ground with the hidden weapon. When Luo Huajun saw this, his body couldn't help but tremble slightly. He turned his head and glanced at Xie Hongxin's bare-handed posture. He gritted his teeth and stepped forward with the knife. The light of the knife gave a chill in the sunset.

The onlookers whispered privately that Luo Huajun's move was too staged and only made it a laughing stock. However, Xie Hongxin didn't care about this, and just said with an open-minded smile: "Very good, even if you come with a knife, just come here with a horse!" Luo Huajun shamelessly provoked: "Don't you dare to let me use your hand?" ?" As soon as these words came out, the four people burst into laughter.

"You are so shameless. You are holding a sharp knife and you want someone to give up one of your hands?" Luo Huajun looked embarrassed and hurriedly defended: "Don't laugh, don't laugh! I'm just sick!" Xie Hongxin had obviously lost his patience. He gestured with his hands behind his back: "Stop talking nonsense, do you want to fight or not?"

After hearing this, Luo Huajun looked stern, clenched the knife in his hand, and proudly declared: "Don't say I'm bullying you, my latest set of knife skills can kill you with just three moves! Wait until I count to three, Start now."

Xie Hongxin nodded helplessly, mocking him for delaying the war. Luo Huajun suddenly shouted "three" and rushed over like a tiger descending a mountain. The people watching the battle were all horrified, secretly sighing in their hearts that Luo Huajun was really thick-skinned.

However, before everyone could stop laughing, the duel had come to an abrupt end. Luo Huajun danced his gorgeous knife and flew straight at Xie Hongxin, who tapped the ground with his toes, stirring up a cloud of sand and dust. In the smoke and dust, Luo Huajun wailed - "Both eyes are attacked", and then his whole body hit the wall like a kite with a broken string.

Xie Hongxin walked out of the dust calmly, patted the dirt on his trouser legs, and said with disdain and contempt on his face: "You are really weak, not as good as your performance in the past few days." The onlookers were stunned, and their eyes immediately turned to Luo Huajun, who was struggling to get up.

Luo Huajun covered his abdomen with one hand and leaned against the wall. Although he was weak, he still shouted: "Despicable villain, cough cough, wait until I get better before we fight!" Everyone sneered at him, stopped talking, and turned around. People gathered around Zhou Zhiwei and others, and there was a lot of discussion.

When everyone saw Zhou Zhiwei, they stepped forward to say hello. Zhou Zhiwei stroked his beard and smiled, enjoying everyone's praise: "The master said that life is boring and he needs me to add fun around him, so I came with him." Someone else praised: "It turns out that the master also likes such liveliness in private, maybe he has fun It has to be even better than us.”

Everyone asked with great interest: "What new tricks did Master Zhou bring this time?" Rong Shenghuang was salivating at the side, listening attentively, full of expectations in his heart: "It's so exciting, I can't hold it back just by hearing about it. I want to experience the world. ”

Suddenly, someone asked Lao Ji: "Old Ji, if you didn't stay in the county to supervise the construction of the house, why did you follow the master here?" Lao Ji smiled bitterly and scratched his head, took out a drawing from his arms and put it on the On the table: "My master ordered me to build a luxurious brothel here. The drawings have been completed on the way."

He showed the drawings, and everyone found that the design style was quite similar to Western architecture, with a dazzling array of strange decorations such as Roman columns. But after seeing it, everyone was amazed: "Oh, what is this? The painting is so rough!"

"Can such a drawing be used to build a house? It's such a mess!" Lao Ji shook his head and smiled bitterly, explaining: "Building according to this original drawing will definitely collapse, and I will need to revise the design."

Xiang Xiehong praised: "Lao Ji's craftsmanship has become more and more exquisite, and he can actually identify and correct such poor drawings!" Lao Ji proudly responded: "It's just a commonplace thing. I think about the county government and theater blueprints that I drew by myself. Wasn’t Zhang successfully completed through my skillful corrections?”

Just as everyone's attention was focused on Rong Shenghuang, Zhou Zhiwei came over at the right time and introduced: "Everyone, this is Master Wu Wu." With this introduction, the atmosphere became subtle again, and the story continued to unfold among various characters. .

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In the streets, Lin Xiaofeng and Ming Congliang walked side by side, walking steadily. Ming Congliang's words are like the spring breeze blowing on the face, gently telling every detail of the city. Lin Xiaofeng listened quietly on the side, his brows sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed.

After Ming Congliang's story was finished, Lin Xiaofeng spoke with a low and firm voice: "Everything you did was right. I originally planned to stay in the city for a few more days, but now it seems that it is not necessary. ”

He paused and continued: "I will take office early tomorrow morning. You need to lurk in the dark and not be exposed to everyone. Wait until there is no one around before you come out to meet me."

Ming Congliang looked at Lin Xiaofeng with some confusion, and asked puzzledly: "Master, we have no enemies here, why are we so alert?"

Lin Xiaofeng was silent for a while, then slowly spoke: "We are new here, so it is always good to be cautious. This can avoid unnecessary trouble."

He looked up at the sky and continued: "Besides, I am responsible for the food supply of the Yangtze River this time. I heard that the food in the official warehouse has become moldy. This is a big deal! I must explain it clearly to His Majesty. But more importantly The important thing is that if it is not handled properly, the people outside the city will suffer. Therefore, this matter cannot be taken carelessly. The truth of the collusion between government and business must be found out before severe punishment can be taken. "

He patted Ming Congliang on the shoulder and said sincerely: "The situation in the government office is still unclear now, and it is difficult to distinguish between friends and foes. We must keep a low profile. Don't be impatient. There will always be a time when you can show your talents."

After listening to Lin Xiaofeng's words, Ming Congliang suddenly understood a lot. He took a deep breath and nodded, indicating that he would act according to Lin Xiaofeng's instructions.

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The next day, as the light began to shine in the sky, Lin Xiaofeng woke up in the haze of dawn. He arranged his clothes carefully and meticulously. The crown is shining brightly, and the official robe is gorgeous but not too complicated. It is obvious that he knows the truth that "wealth cannot be promiscuous". Holding in his hand the official certificate representing the identity of the new inspector, he mounted his horse and walked leisurely to the front of the government office with the sound of hoofbeats.

When the visitor at the gate of the government office saw the newcomer Lin Xiaofeng, his eyes showed panic and uneasiness. His hurried footsteps disappeared deep into the public house as fast as lightning, and he hurriedly reported to Xun Liu, the governor of the Yangtze River: "Sir, Lin Xiaofeng has already Go outside the government office!"

After hearing the news, Xun Liu slightly raised his deep eyes and responded with a calm voice: "Oh? Please invite him in quickly." Soon after, Lin Xiaofeng was led into the inner hall of the government office. Xun Liu and Lin Xiaofeng looked at each other and looked at each other carefully: Lin Xiaofeng was in his youth, full of heroic spirit, wearing official robes but not flashy at all. He wore an emerald jade ring on his right thumb and several gold rings on his left hand. , this flamboyant temperament is just as described in many rumors in Beijing. In Lin Xiaofeng's eyes, Xun Liu was a thin old man. Although his clothes were patchy and patchy, they could not hide his unworldly aura of immortal bones. He knew that someone who could hold the power of a palace in such a small area could not hide it. , there must be something extraordinary.

Before Xun Liu could say anything, Lin Xiaofeng took the lead in saluting and spoke humbly: "Your Majesty, Lin Xiaofeng, has been ordered to take up his post and has come to see Lord Xun." I once served as the Tutor of the East Palace, so we don't need to be polite." Lin Xiaofeng lowered his eyebrows and lowered his head, and his tone became more humble: "Your Excellency, you are exaggerating. The events of the past are like passing clouds and are not worth mentioning. You can just call me Xiao Lin. "

"Xiao Lin?" When Xun Liu heard this, a subtle change of expression flashed across his face, and the corners of his mouth twitched. He secretly figured out that Lin Xiaofeng's behavior was really different. Xun Liu comforted him and said, "Lord Lin, there is no need to be overly modest. There is no smooth sailing in the officialdom. If you have such achievements at such a young age, you will definitely be able to shine in your official career in the future. However, I am a little curious, why do you want to What about wearing so many rings?”

Lin Xiaofeng smiled calmly and said calmly: "This is the first time that Xianguan is going to work in a foreign country. His return date is unpredictable, so he sold his belongings at home and exchanged them for easy-to-carry jewelry to take with him." Xun Liupi agreed with a smile. : "Sir Lin is really honest and respectable." Lin Xiaofeng responded magnanimously: "Sir Xun, you are so flattering that you dare to ask about the location of your house. I want to take up my new post as soon as possible, so as not to waste my time and feel unworthy of the imperial salary and the great favor of the emperor."

After finishing speaking, Lin Xiaofeng raised her head and held her hands in an elegant manner. Xun Liu thought to himself: If you are so shameless in your twenties, it is no wonder that you can move around in the palace with ease. In contrast, he is still struggling to survive in the local area and has not yet seen a bright future. Xun Liu forced a smile on his face and said: "Don't worry, every time a new official takes office, I will hold a banquet to welcome you. First, I will familiarize you with the environment. At the banquet, I will introduce my colleagues one by one. You can also take a tour of the mansion. I have sent a letter The official is accompanied by Yiwei."

"Shang Yiwei, please show Mr. Lin around the government office." Shang Yiwei responded: "Yes, sir!" Lin Xiaofeng bowed again and saluted: "In this case, I will first thank Mr. Xun for his hospitality." Xun Liu watched Lin Xiaofeng leave, filled with doubts in his heart: Although this man was well-mannered, his words revealed a strange aura. Could it be that everyone in the palace preferred this style?

Lin Xiaofeng followed Shang Yiwei as he shuttled between the various departments of the government office. Along the way, Shang Yiwei introduced: "This is the Experience Department. Not far ahead is the sixth room, and directly opposite the end is the household room." Lin Xiaofeng cared about his predecessor. Regarding the situation of the supervisors, Shang Yiwei replied: "There used to be two supervisors here, but they have been transferred and their whereabouts are unknown."

He also asked about the food situation in the government office, and Shang Yiwei responded truthfully: "Nowadays, the government office is in a very difficult situation, and the daily meals are quite simple, usually just some clear soup with little water, and occasionally a few vegetable leaves for decoration. Most of the time, we can only rely on food." Porridge to satisfy hunger." After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng glanced at Shang Yiwei and asked slightly jokingly: "Isn't the gruel you mentioned like the kind given out in the porridge shed?" Shang Yiwei hesitated for a moment. Answer: "Broadly similar."

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You can travel leisurely, time flies by, and you don’t realize it’s too late. In the government office, meals are served twice a day, which coincides with Lin Xiaofeng's afternoon meal. In the room, Lin Xiaofeng saw Shang Yiwei respectfully serving a bowl of green porridge with a plate of pickles, and he couldn't help but smile slightly at the corner of his mouth. This porridge is far thicker than those sold in supermarkets and porridge sheds, and its color and texture are extraordinary. Although those few pickles seemed bland and unappetizing, Lin Xiaofeng still decided to take a bite to show respect for this simple daily meal.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Lin Xiaofeng tasted it, his facial features were distorted, porridge water spurted out, and the table was instantly messed up. He quickly stabilized his body and sat down again. Everything around him seemed to be still at this moment, and he fell into deep contemplation.

Looking back on the difficult years of Yangqu County, the official uniforms were not so tattered that it was difficult to cover the body, and they could barely find some dry food to satisfy their hunger. Now, this newly arrived magistrate is actually in a difficult situation. As the head of the government, why does he lack food and drink? Do you think that I, Lin Xiaofeng, am inexperienced in the world and do not know the taste of hunger, so I am easily deceived? This disguise was so clumsy that it was ridiculous. So, Lin Xiaofeng signaled Shang Yiwei to remove the unpalatable food from the table. After the table was cleared, he closed his eyes and rested in his chair, trying to sort out the chaotic thoughts.

Shang Yiwei accepted the order and left. Before leaving, he did not forget to turn around and cast a disdainful glance at the mess on the table. He quickly returned to the mansion with a bowl of porridge in hand. Seeing this, Xun Liu asked eagerly: "Why is this so? The meal has not been delivered yet?" Shang Yiwei lowered his voice and replied: "Sir! The porridge has indeed been delivered! But the gentleman vomited it out after just one taste, saying that the food was difficult. He swallowed it without touching the rest." He added: "This man is an extraordinary person. Judging from his luxurious clothes, he must not be used to simple meals, and I heard that he showed his indifference during his lunch conversation. Displeasure."

After hearing this, Xun Liu stroked his beard and smiled, saying meaningfully: "Wonderful! I originally thought that the officials sent from the capital must be well-educated people with outstanding intelligence, but now it seems that they are just a dandy who is industrious and indifferent to grains." That’s all. You still need to pay attention to his actions and observe carefully, so as not to miss the important event due to his words and deeds. At the reception banquet in the evening, I will personally examine his background. "

At the end of the evening, Xun Liu led all the government officials to rush to the reserved restaurant. Lin Xiaofeng carefully looked at the crowd, and there were many people wearing patchwork official uniforms. This has become a norm here. As the prefect, Xun Liu took the lead in setting an example, wearing patchwork uniforms, and his subordinates followed suit. strange. However, a subtle mystery was revealed in everyone's eyes. When some people saw Lin Xiaofeng's gorgeous clothes, their eyes naturally showed a trace of contempt. Lin Xiaofeng took it calmly and didn't take it seriously.

Corruption is rampant within the government office, and it is unknown which conspirators are hiding among them. Xun Liu was the most suspect. As a prefect, he might not be able to escape responsibility for the mildew in the rice grains in the official warehouse. With such a huge beetle, there must be many conspirators behind it.

During the dinner, Xun Liu and Lin Xiaofeng affectionately introduced the officials one by one. When the dishes were served one by one, although they were all light vegetables, they were specially paired with dry rice. Xun Liu greeted enthusiastically: "Come on, Mr. Lin, please use it slowly! Because of your arrival today, we are fortunate enough to enjoy such delicious food. Although it is a period of disaster, as officials of the imperial court, we should spend it together with the people." Please enjoy this meal as you get through this difficult time.”

Lin Xiaofeng secretly felt that Xun Liu was trying to rob him, but he still kept smiling and responded: "Master Xun is so upright and upright, I will not be polite if you are a lower-ranking official!" Then he picked up a piece of green leafy vegetable and chewed it slowly. There was an intriguing expression on his face.

Everyone was chatting and eating, while Lin Xiaofeng was chatting while quietly observing the surroundings. During this period, more than half of the people were not very interested in the food and only moved their chopsticks a few times. In contrast, drinking was quite enjoyable, and Xun Liu was among them. According to common sense, if there is no family member to deliver food, everyone will only be able to enjoy a bowl of porridge at the government office in the afternoon. However, the possibility of delivering food is slim. Everyone generally eats porridge, but Lin Xiaofeng is the only one who can enjoy such delicious food. If it were anyone else, wouldn't it be embarrassing? It can be seen from this that the daily life and diet of these people are by no means as simple as what they see in front of them.

Xun Liu noticed that Lin Xiaofeng didn't move his chopsticks much, and asked with concern: "Master Lin, why don't you eat vegetables? But you don't think it tastes good? You might as well try this." Before he finished speaking, Xun Liu picked up a chopstick of green vegetables and sent it to Lin Xiaofeng In the bowl. Lin Xiaofeng's face was as calm as water. He chewed for a long time before swallowing the piece of green vegetables. He responded with a wry smile: "Master Xun, I am already deeply satisfied with today's meal. In fact, I have already eaten some dry food just now, so I am not too hungry at the moment. "

Xun Liu suddenly realized after hearing this, and a look of regret appeared on his face: "That's it! Alas, what a pity, we rarely enjoy such food and wine once." Lin Xiaofeng responded humbly: "Master Xun, you are so honest and self-disciplined. Even if it is simple food, the official can eat it with gusto. Now that His Majesty has appointed me to serve as the inspector of the Yangtze River, how can I shrink from it because of a temporary discomfort in food? Even the most ordinary dishes taste a little sweet! ”

When the officials heard this, they were stunned and speechless. They all thought to themselves: What kind of drama is this? The emperor was not present, but this man was so good at flattery that he was promoted!
A trace of imperceptible contempt flashed in everyone's eyes, but Xun Liu smiled and praised: "Master Lin's determination to serve the country is really admirable!" Then he asked with concern: "Has Master Lin arranged his residence properly? , and there are people to serve you?" Lin Xiaofeng shook his head and sighed after hearing this: "In order to live up to His Majesty's trust, I immediately came on horseback as soon as the palace issued an order. I was in a hurry and only brought money to buy the mansion. As for the maids and servants, I have not yet arranged them. Xun Liu's eyes lit up after hearing this, and he immediately said generously: "What's the problem! Although the mansion has limited financial resources, it still has enough manpower. After the banquet is over, I will immediately send someone to select a few maids and servants to send them to the Lord's mansion." At your disposal!" Lin Xiaofeng declined and said, "Since Mr.

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The banquet was in full swing, and Xun Liu saw Lin Xiaofeng moving freely between the banquets, changing glasses with the guests, and showing off his exquisite demeanor in every move. When Lin Xiaofeng came from the capital to the Yangtze River Mansion, it was hard to live up to his reputation, and Xun Liu's disdain for him gradually grew. It is rumored that this person is quite talented, but his behavior is eccentric and abnormal. He has not shown any extraordinary qualities in the Yangtze River Mansion. Everything he says and does is to cater to the powerful and flatter him. Xun Liu secretly thought, when he was in the capital, he used the power of the prince to pretend to be powerful, but now that he is far away from the imperial city and has lost his support, he has become submissive. He is really a villain! However, everything in the world has its use value. Xun Liu couldn't help but regret that he was not born at the right time. The Holy Spirit trusted and valued Lin Xiaofeng so much. It was really short-sighted.

Xun Liu thought deeply, repeatedly considering various rumors about Lin Xiaofeng in his mind, and he was hesitant. He raised the wine bottle, faced Lin Xiaofeng and said with a smile: "Mr. Lin, I heard that your poetry is extraordinary and holy in Beijing. Do you have the honor to listen to your masterpieces here today?" Lin Xiaofeng drank it all in one gulp, and then responded loudly: " Sir Xun, I am a newcomer to your country. I have been kindly invited by you. However, I must know that I have not fully displayed my poetic talents in front of Your Majesty. Please forgive me if there are any shortcomings. "

In an instant, Lin Xiaofeng raised the wine bottle again and loudly chanted the famous poem of compassion for farmers: "It is noon on the day of hoeing, and the sweat is dripping from the soil. Who knows that every grain of food on the plate is hard work!" Although the poem is simple and unpretentious, , recited from his mouth, it is as eye-catching as a child reciting it. Although his chanting lacks emotional fluctuations and is as straightforward as a slogan, it is astonishing to hear the verses come out of his mouth in a blink of an eye. Although the poem is simple, it is full of sincere emotions and is beyond words. Some people in the crowd immediately burst into heartfelt admiration.

Xun Liu's eyes moved slightly, and he saw that most of the food was left in front of Lin Xiaofeng. He had only eaten two bites, and the corners of his eyes twitched slightly. He is indeed a villain whose words and deeds are inconsistent! But on the surface, he still praised Lin Xiaofeng: "What a poem! Mr. Lin is really quick in thinking and well-spoken. I am ashamed of myself." Lin Xiaofeng smiled modestly and replied with a kind of pride that could not be concealed: "It's a shameful thing to show off. I wish you all good luck.”

Xun Liu became more and more disdainful of Lin Xiaofeng in his heart, but the smile on his face did not diminish. He thought: It turns out that Lin Xiaofeng does have some literary talent hidden in his belly. It is no wonder that he can win the trust and favor of the emperor and the prince. The banquet continued, and after another half an hour, the banquet was full of laughter and joy. However, the dishes on the table were still plentiful, with a lot of leftovers.

At this time, Lin Xiaofeng observed the words and noticed this detail. He took the opportunity to approach Xun Liu and whispered in Xun Liu's ear: "Master Xun, I feel a little tired today and want to leave first." Xun Liu was surprised and looked at him after hearing this. , secretly scolding the idiot, he couldn't bear the burden after just drinking a little. But he did not hold back, and stood up and announced: "My colleagues, we have made acquaintance with Mr. Lin today, and we will support each other in the future. Today's banquet is over, don't miss the official business tomorrow."

Xun Liu quietly asked Lin Xiaofeng where he lived and wanted to send a maid to wait on him, but Lin Xiaofeng whispered to him. By the time everyone stepped out of the restaurant, night had fallen and the carriages and horses were already ready. Xun Liu was slightly drunk, with a mysterious smile on his face, and greeted: "Come here, we have prepared carriages and horses to take Master Lin home. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient to walk alone at this time." Lin Xiaofeng responded with tears of gratitude: "Thank you for your concern! I just want to take a walk alone, so please go back first."

Xun Liu was slightly drunk, with sly eyes, he pointed at Lin Xiaofeng and joked: "I know, you can go on your own, I will go back to the house first." After that, he got on the carriage, and his figure gradually disappeared into the night.

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The audience dispersed like a tide and boarded the carriage one after another. The noisy scene disappeared in an instant. The smile on Lin Xiaofeng's face was like morning dew meeting the rising sun, short and bright. As the crowd left, his smile was like dewdrops evaporated by the sun, and disappeared without a trace in an instant. His calm face turned to the coachman beside him, and his voice was low and powerful, like a stone breaking through the ground: "You wait here for a while, I plan to go out to eat, and I will come back later." After speaking, he put his hands leisurely behind his back. , every step he took was slow and steady, and there was an air of leisure and determination in his footsteps, as if every step was in a silent dialogue with this bustling street.

Just after taking a few steps, Lin Xiaofeng's eyes moved like autumn water, capturing the moment when no one around him was paying attention. He turned around without hesitation and walked into a dark and secluded alley. The alley was like a giant beast devouring light. It was dark, deep and silent. Only the sound of his heartbeat appeared and disappeared in this dead silence, like singing a monologue song with the night.

Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded from the darkness, breaking the tranquility: "Master, the young one is waiting here."

"Well, did you carefully note down those people in front of the door just now?" Lin Xiaofeng's words echoed in the alley, with a hint of unquestionable majesty.

"I have kept them all in mind." The coachman responded respectfully.

"You need to follow the leader, old man Xun Liu, who is the magistrate of the Yangtze River. Seeing that he is walking in a hurry, he must be returning to the Yamen. It is expected that they will attend a banquet on this trip. You should pay attention to what kind of dishes they enjoy and with what kind of food. When people share a meal together, they must be careful in their conduct.”

Ming Congliang was full of doubts, but he still mustered up the courage to ask: "Master, didn't you just have dinner?"

In the shadows, a subtle smile flashed across Lin Xiaofeng's lips. The food on the table just now was bland and tasteless, making it difficult for him to swallow. In addition, he had not eaten for a whole day, and the hunger in his belly was as strong as a wildfire. The situation of Xun Liu and others is probably the same. In order to maintain their dignity in front of outsiders, their meals must be clear soup with little water. Their inner desire for food and the true experience of hunger can only be expressed through subtle expressions. Changes are looming.

Just like a grand wedding banquet, the first banquet is just a formal preparation; the real connotation of the banquet can only be revealed when relatives and friends sit around at the second banquet. The first banquet is often irrelevant, but the second feast is the key to insight into people's hearts. The key to being able to integrate into a certain circle lies in whether you can participate in this second banquet.

For local officials like Xun Liu, their diet and relationships with people are the core of Lin Xiaofeng's investigation. The information currently available is not enough to determine the extent of corruption in the Yangtze River. The victims are everywhere outside the city, and time is running out. Evidence must be collected quickly and all problems solved with lightning speed.

"No need to say more, just do it quickly and report to me tomorrow when you have an opportunity." Lin Xiaofeng's words were like thunder on the ground, shocking the heart.

Ming Congliang heard the sound and ran away, his figure as agile as a cat, jumped up the wall, and disappeared into the curtain of night in the blink of an eye. After Lin Xiaofeng confirmed that the coachman had left, he also left the deep alley, returned to the restaurant, and boarded the carriage directly. He once again ordered the driver to drive around the city. Along the way, he saw that many brothels and restaurants were still prosperous, especially several large-scale brothels. The women in front of the door were wearing gauze, with affectionate eyebrows, singing softly, and the sound of solicitation was continuous and silky. thread.

After roughly inspecting the scene in the city, Lin Xiaofeng urged the driver to speed up and rush home. When they arrived at the door of their home, they suddenly saw three people waiting in front of the door. Upon closer inspection, they were two pretty and smart maids and a muscular nurse.

When the three of them saw Lin Xiaofeng getting out of the car, they immediately stepped forward. One of them, a maid with lively eyes and a peach-like face, asked softly: "May I ask who you are, Mr. Lin?"

"Exactly." Lin Xiaofeng responded, looking over the three of them.

"Slave Yao Hong."

Another maid also spoke softly, her voice like running water: "Slave Liu Xi."

"The villain king is a force!"

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng had a satisfied smile on his face, as if everything was under his control: "Very good! It seems that you are sent here by Mr. Xun. Come with me." As these words drifted into the night , the figures of the four people disappeared into the door of the mansion together, leaving a deep and mysterious scene in the darkness.

The moment the three of them followed Lin Xiaofeng into the mansion, his deep eyes flowed like a pool of autumn water, carefully looking at the two young maids sent by Xun Liu specially. The two girls were approximately fourteen or fifteen years old. They were in their prime, with beautiful and refined looks, eyes as bright as rippling autumn waves, and they were looking at Lin Xiaofeng intently and enthusiastically. Lin Xiaofeng's heart was shaken by this attack of tender and affectionate eyes, and he secretly sighed: "Oh! What a gentle trick from a beauty! If an ordinary person encounters such a charming and charming temptation, I am afraid it will be difficult to resist its charm. Power! And I am in the prime of my youth and my blood is strong. Once my mind relaxes a little, I am afraid that I will be unable to control my impulse and may reveal important secrets about my children's love. As the saying goes, 'Men are not frivolous. "How can it be normal?" This statement is true. I remember that the house was full of guests and there was no time to care about anything else. But now the house is empty, and this sudden feeling of silence and closeness makes Lin Xiaofeng's heart suddenly ring. "

His sharp eyes moved away from the two maids and turned to Wang Yili. He also looked at Wang Yili carefully, and then said to Wang Yili in a deep voice: "You, Wang Yili, must stay in this gate and shoulder the responsibility of protecting your home." As soon as he finished speaking, he said to Yao Hong and Liu Wei: "Follow me into the inner room."

Hearing this, Yao Hong and Liu Xi exchanged a tacit look, with subtle yet sweet smiles flashing in each other's eyes, as if everything was unspoken. Then the two of them nodded in unison, turned their attention to Lin Xiaofeng, and meekly agreed to the order. As a result, the three of them walked into the house side by side, and every step seemed to involve an imperceptible tension.

Wang Yili, who stayed where he was, watched them disappear from sight, with a cold and unpredictable smile appearing on his face. There seemed to be deep wisdom and planning behind that smile. This scene, against the backdrop of the quiet night, became increasingly confusing, injecting an uneasy atmosphere of tension into this otherwise ordinary night, and also adding a bit of mystery.

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When he got indoors, Lin Xiaofeng took off his tired coat and lay heavily on the bed, as if all the hard work of a day's running was pressed on his spine. Seeing this, Yao Hong frowned slightly, with a look of confusion on her face, and asked softly: "What are your orders, sir?"

"This day's bumps have made my old bones sore. One of you is rubbing my shoulders, and the other is stepping on my back." Lin Xiaofeng's words revealed a deep tiredness and laziness.

Hearing the word "step on the back", Yao Hong couldn't help but feel thirsty, her heart trembled, and she thought to herself: Wouldn't it be disrespectful and offensive to stand on the master's back for a pedicure?
Lin Xiaofeng saw her hesitation and said sincerely: "Look at my tiredness, it's not just pretentious. I usually travel by sedan and horse, and I have maids like Lin Taohua and Xiao Yin around me to take good care of me. Today I am in person. Running, I really feel the fatigue of my body and bones. I want to use your skills to relieve my fatigue, and also take this opportunity to test my concentration. "

Yao Hong looked shy and did not move. She asked in a timid voice: "Master, what's going on with the back stepping?"

Liu Xu had quietly approached, and her slender but powerful fingers were like agile willow leaves. She massaged Lin Xiaofeng's shoulders skillfully, obviously knowing a lot about massage techniques. Lin Xiaofeng explained: "Just step lightly on my back. If the intensity is not suitable, I can hold on to the bed frame to adjust it."

Yao Hong was still shy and asked hesitantly: "Master, I'm afraid this will stain your clothes."

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly and said quite freely: "Idiot, just take off your shoes and socks." So, Yao Hong slowly took off her embroidered shoes and white socks with a hint of shyness, just as she was about to step onto the bed. At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng told him to stop.

"Wait a minute!" Yao Hong asked in surprise: "Why did the master stop this slave?"

Lin Xiaofeng stared at Yao Hong's beautiful feet. They were crystal clear, the skin was better than snow, the toes were slender and exquisite, like finely crafted works of art, the blood veins and texture were clearly visible, the foot shape was extremely graceful, the wrists and ankles were well-proportioned and well-proportioned, truly a work of nature. masterpiece. He said with slight appreciation: "It's okay now."

Yao Hong mistakenly thought that Lin Xiaofeng was worried about unclean feet, so she stepped lightly on the edge of the bed with bare feet, carefully used the bed frame, and stepped slowly behind Lin Xiaofeng. Lin Xiaofeng closed her eyes and enjoyed the comfort, but her hunger became stronger at this moment. The various delicacies carefully cooked by Lin Taohua came to mind - twice-cooked pork, pork balls, braised pork and beef noodles, and her Adam's apple rolled involuntarily. , salivating.

Liu Wei observed the words and expressions and asked with concern: "Does the master feel that the slave's tactics are inappropriate?"

Lin Xiaofeng opened his eyes and nodded with satisfaction: "The technique is excellent, just keep going." Liu Lu then asked considerately: "Master, if you have anything bothering you, you might as well tell us and let us share it with you."

Lin Xiaofeng confessed frankly: "I have nothing to worry about, I'm just feeling empty in my stomach and feeling unbearably hungry."

Liu Wei immediately responded diligently: "Whatever the master wants to eat, I will prepare it right now."

"I want to eat beef." As soon as Lin Xiaofeng finished speaking, a trace of embarrassment flashed across Liu Lu's face. He was thinking about how to find beef late at night, and couldn't help but secretly sighed that Lin Xiaofeng was really a fastidious person.

Seeing their silence, Lin Xiaofeng joked casually: "Master Xun's house doesn't even have beef?"

Liu Wei hurriedly explained: "I don't know what I know. It is illegal for people to eat beef. Moreover, Magistrate Xun is known for his integrity. He also eats what the people eat."

Lin Xiaofeng sneered: "So, the life of the prefect Xun Liu is really very light! When I enter the capital in the future, I will let you see the real prosperous world. Even pigs and dogs may not see those bland things. Gotta catch your eye."

Yao Hong and Liu Lu responded in agreement, but in their hearts they were somewhat contemptuous of Lin Xiaofeng's words and deeds.

After a hard step on her back and shoulders, the second maid was dripping with sweat, and Lin Xiaofeng felt refreshed. He ordered: "Okay, let's stop here."

"Hurry and heat the hot water and let Wang Yili go out to find some fish and meat delicacies." Lin Xiaofeng said as he took out a piece of silver weighing one tael from his sleeve and handed it to Liu Lu.

Liu Lu looked at the silver in his hand and frowned: "Master, I'm afraid one tael of silver is not enough. I need at least five taels."

Lin Xiaofeng responded decisively: "That's five taels! Let him do it quickly, I'm so hungry that my chest is touching my back!" Liu Lu took the money and hurried to the kitchen with Yao Hong to get busy.

Lin Xiaofeng stood up to stretch his muscles, sat on the edge of the bed, and fell into deep thought again. The two maids in front of them were skilled in their skills and had obviously undergone strict training. If they spoke carelessly, the news might reach Xun Liu's ears; and if they refused people thousands of miles away too much, it would easily arouse Xun Liu's suspicion. Both are thorny issues.

After weighing it again and again, Lin Xiaofeng smiled bitterly and made up his mind. We can only adopt this response method temporarily, wait for the opportunity, and find the best solution.

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When Wang Yili stepped through the door with sumptuous food and wine in his hands, Lin Xiaofeng's eyes flashed with an unconcealable look of hunger. He was a young man with lofty ambitions and full of vitality. His appetite was quite astonishing. In addition, he was running around and working all day, and his stomach was empty. At this moment, he was already so hungry that his chest felt like it was pressed against his back. In just a moment, half of the dazzling array of delicacies on the table was taken away by him.

Yao Hong and Liu Lu walked into the room with hot water in hand. The sight in front of them made them jaw-dropping. The table full of delicious food that was once full of flowers was only a few stars left in the blink of an eye. Yao Hong walked softly to Lin Xiaofeng and asked cautiously: "Master, are these dishes to your taste?"

Lin Xiaofeng was picking his teeth vaguely, with a lazy smile on his tired face, and replied: "It's not about whether it's delicious or not, it's just because the belly is extremely empty, so it's just a way to fill up the belly. " Before he finished speaking, he put the chopsticks aside.

"Do we need to remove the remaining dishes?" Yao Hong's eyes lingered on the plates of meat and vegetables, secretly salivating in her heart.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled lightly and said in a casual and indifferent tone: "It doesn't matter if you throw it away, just feed it to the dogs." As soon as these words came out, Yao Hong and Liu Lu both cursed in their hearts, secretly blaming this man for his lack of understanding of the world and his complete disregard for others. Feel.

"Master, the hot water is ready. Do you want to take a bath now?" Yao Hong tried her best to maintain a respectful posture and asked again.

Lin Xiaofeng nodded slightly, and although her figure was a little lazy, she still walked into the bathhouse with steady steps. After testing that the water temperature was moderate, he slowly took off his clothes and jumped into the tub like a dragon diving into a deep pool. He applied a wet towel to his forehead and leaned against the edge of the tub to rest for a while. He instantly experienced the comfort from his skin to the depths of his soul. and tranquility.

At this moment, if I could have a beautiful woman by my side, spend this time washing away all the dust...

Just as Lin Xiaofeng was indulging in this boundless reverie, the door of the bathhouse opened silently, and two graceful figures floated over. Lin Xiaofeng squinted her eyes and looked through the diffuse mist. She saw two girls, Yao Hong and Liu Su, wrapped in gauze. They looked like fairies under the moon, looming under the dim light. Their eyes were filled with affection. At the same time, He whispered to Lin Xiaofeng: "My maid is willing to wait for the master to take a bath."

The two moved lightly in lotus steps, and their four jade legs complemented each other, making them as bright as the moon and dazzling. Lin Xiaofeng's Adam's apple rolled involuntarily, his brows furrowed, and he shouted angrily: "Leave quickly!"

When Yao Hong and Liu Xi heard this, they froze on the spot as if struck by lightning. They were horrified: How could there be such a rude and rude rebuke? Is this really what a man does?

Seeing that the second maid was still standing still, Lin Xiaofeng urged her sternly again, with a cold tone in her voice: "Why are you so hesitant? Could it be that you have rebellious thoughts?"

"Get out of here quickly! I look at a woman's body and feel disgusted with it!" His words were strong and resounding.

Yao Hong and Liu Lu looked at each other, each dumbfounded with astonishment on their faces. They secretly speculated in their hearts: This gentleman is not only surly in temperament, but he may also be hiding some ulterior quirks!

After the two women's embarrassment subsided, Lin Xiaofeng let out a long sigh and stared at his reflection under the water, with a bitter smile on his lips. He knew very well the important mission he was shouldering at this moment, and he must not be led astray by the temptation of beauty.

After bathing, Lin Xiaofeng dressed neatly and walked into the bedroom. At this time, Yao Hong and Liu Xi had changed into simple clothes and knelt respectfully outside the door. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng appear, the two of them had expressions of fear and anxiety on their faces.

"Please forgive me, sir." They both said in unison.

Lin Xiaofeng's sharp eyes swept over them, and a thought flashed in his mind: If Lin Taohua at home could be so submissive and docile, it would definitely save a lot of trouble in daily life. He waved his hand and said: "That's it, get up, don't make the same mistake again in the future, and call Wang Yili in by the way."

Afterwards, Lin Xiaofeng walked into the bedroom lightly. Yao Hong lowered her voice and said to Liu Xi, "Do you think he is feeling unwell?"

Liu Wei also responded in a low voice: "The physical condition is unknown, but his behavior is really weird. I must report it to Master Xun tomorrow."

"Well, that's really what you should do."

Soon, the two led Wang Yili back. The three stood at the door and were not in a hurry to enter. Yao Hong warned Wang Yili in a low voice: "Be careful, he may be a little weird, don't anger him."

Wang Yili smiled confidently and said with relief: "Don't worry, what's there to be afraid of?" As he spoke, he calmly opened the door and entered.

"The master has summoned the young man to come here. What's the mission?"

Lin Xiaofeng was sitting on the edge of the bed and saw Wang Yili approaching. A strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he waved: "Come here, sit down." This move surprised Wang Yili.

Lin Xiaofeng's smile became more and more evil, and he put a hand on Wang Yili's thigh and praised: "The body is quite strong!" When Yao Hong and Liu Lu, who were eavesdropping outside the door, heard this, they opened their eyes like a bolt from the blue: "It turns out he is It’s as good as Longyang!”

Wang Yili's mind was in confusion and full of doubts: "Master, what do you mean?"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled more and more evilly, looked Wang Yili up and down, and said jokingly: "Why are you so shy?" As he spoke, his hand quietly reached towards Wang Yili's belt.

Wang Yili was panic-stricken and extremely nervous: "Master, why are you doing this? Is my innocence about to be ruined here?"

Lin Xiaofeng took out a stack of banknotes from the package, took out a 10-tael piece and slapped it in Wang Yili's hand. Wang Yili was so frightened that he screamed: "Master, what exactly do you want to do!"

Lin Xiaofeng teased and said, "Look at how red your face is. Let me take a closer look." His hand continued to find Wang Yili's belt.

Wang Yili backed away in horror, his face turned red, he was frightened and angry: "Master, what on earth do you want to do!"

Lin Xiaofeng's expression suddenly changed, he took off the ring on his hand, and said in a strong tone: "Be obedient, let me take a look!" Wang Yili's whole body was shaking and sweating, knowing that as a patrol supervisor, if he resisted, he might endanger his own safety.

"Master! It really can't be done! I won't obey!" Wang Yili was in a desperate situation.

In an instant, Lin Xiaofeng punched out like a gust of wind and rain, beating Wang Yili severely until Wang Yili was swollen from the beating and curled up on the ground, wailing.

"Get out!" After the words fell, Yao Hong and Liu Lu outside the door were completely confused. They felt that Lin Xiaofeng's behavior was extremely abnormal. How should they deal with this difficult situation next?
Yao Hong suppressed the bitterness in her heart and asked quietly: "Should I tell Master Xun about this?"

Liu Wei was in a daze and kept mumbling: "I must tell him, it's too scary!"

"Run away! They're out!" Wang Yili burst into tears and struggled to open the door. At this moment, he just wanted to escape from the pervert in order to protect himself.

"Stop! Who told you to leave?" Lin Xiaofeng quickly chased out with his shoes, came to Wang Yili's side again, and groped him again.

Wang Yili cried and begged for forgiveness: "Master, I really can't do it! Please let me go!" At this moment, he was unable to resist, and despair once again enveloped his heart.

Lin Xiaofeng searched carefully and found the 10 taels of silver notes that had been given to Wang Yili before and the scattered 3 taels of broken silver. Then with a gloomy face, he kicked Wang Yili on the buttocks and scolded: "You dog slave! You dare to embezzle the master without doing anything." Money! Did you embezzle these three taels when you were buying groceries? "

"Get out!" Wang Yili looked at Lin Xiaofeng, his throat choked with sobs, and his heart was full of grief and anger: That's my money! I spent every penny of the money I spent on groceries!
Lin Xiaofeng was about to turn around and retreat into the house when he suddenly stopped and looked back. Wang Yili felt panic in his heart and quickly lowered his head and continued to crawl away with difficulty. Lin Xiaofeng smiled proudly when he saw Wang Yili's escaping figure.

Fortunately, I have seen all kinds of things in the virtual world in my previous life, otherwise it would be difficult to pretend to be so good! In his view, although the farce unfolding before him was despicable, it would help him navigate the power game with ease.

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At dawn the next day, Yao Hong, Liu Wei and Wang Yili walked side by side into a dark room deep in the government office. The two women stood there with pale faces and lingering fears, recounting the horrifying experiences of last night in trembling voices one by one. And Wang Yili's eyes flashed with fear from time to time, like an overly frightened bird, ready to flee at any time.

After they finished telling the horrifying story, Wang Yili suddenly felt sad. He knelt down in front of Xun Liu with a plop, hugged his knees tightly, and cried bitterly: "Master! Master! Please choose someone else, little one." People are really scared to death!" He burst into tears and said: "The villain has not yet married. If he is really harmed by Lin Xiaofeng, how will he face the world in the future, and how can he continue to live?"

After hearing this, Yao Hong and Liu Wei both felt sad in their hearts. They turned their faces to cover their faces and sobbed, becoming increasingly frightened and uneasy about Lin Xiaofeng's unbelievable behavior. After listening to the narration, Xun Liu's face turned livid, his brows furrowed into a ball, and he was full of anger with nowhere to vent. He kicked away Wang Yili who was lying on the ground, and scolded sternly: "You are a slave dog, you can't even do this little thing well. If you dare to say another word, I will definitely kill you!"

Wang Yili curled up on the ground shivering, his whole body trembling, his voice became hoarse and broken due to fear and pain. He continued to describe the horrific experience he encountered last night: "When I entered the room, Lin Xiaofeng asked me to sit on the edge of the bed and gave him a gift. I have ten taels of silver." His voice became deeper and more crying: "He also asked me to sleep with him."

When Xun Liu heard this, his eyes suddenly became sharp. He caught a glimpse of Wang Yili's cowardly look, kicked him hard again, and urged: "Get to the point quickly! Don't be verbose!"

(End of this chapter)