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

Chapter 132

The eldest young master of the Fu family's eyes lit up and he blurted out: "Wine——" He made a mistake and covered his mouth in the middle of the sentence. Sha Chenlu was so frightened that he screamed: "Dad! Him! He is Lin Jinjiang! Kill him quickly!" Fu Yunde was also frightened and scolded Lin Xiaofeng: "Lin Jinjiang! Why don't you kneel down and worship Master Sha! You This lost dog is no longer a servant of my Fu family! If Master Sha wants you to live or die, do you understand?"

At this moment, Mr. Sha showed an unusual calmness, with his back straight, and commanded majestically: "You are Lin Jinjiang? Kneel down quickly!" Lin Xiaofeng thought to himself: These father and son are indeed of the same category, and they want to kneel down as soon as they meet. , like a rat in a rat's nest, without the appearance of a dragon or a phoenix. Reinforcements had not yet arrived, so Lin Xiaofeng decided to delay for a while.

Lin Xiaofeng pretended to be curious and asked: "May I ask you, are you Mr. Sha?" Mr. Sha's face was full of contempt: "You are just a book boy, but you are worthy of asking my name. It is really ridiculous!" Lin Xiaofeng pretended to be innocent: "Master Sha misunderstood , I once helped your young master solve his problems, how can I turn against you now?"

"Lin Jinjiang, I want you to die!" Sha Chenlu screamed and threw himself at Lin Xiaofeng, recalling the unbearable past. Fortunately, the Sha Family Nursing Home stopped him in time. Mr. Sha's face was gloomy and he said sternly: "You little slave, you dare to talk nonsense in front of me, you are just asking for death!" After saying this, he signaled the nursing staff to take action, and the nursing staff immediately grabbed Lin Xiaofeng's collar roughly and pulled him away. Shengsheng mentioned it and laughed ferociously: "Little bastard, how dare you mess with my master? I can take care of you two with one hand. Who lent you the courage?"

Lin Xiaofeng's expression remained normal and he responded calmly: "You underestimated my weakness, I'm afraid you can take down four of me with one hand." His eyes were as calm as a lake, which actually made the nurse's heart tighten, and the strength in his hands relaxed involuntarily. Come down.

Luo Huajun and others were mixed in the crowd. They wanted to take the opportunity to rescue them, but they did not dare to act rashly at this moment. The guard was so strong that he almost lifted Lin Xiaofeng off the ground, but Lin Xiaofeng patted his collar leisurely as if nothing had happened. Luo Huajun and others seized the opportunity and quickly punched the nurse's wrist. The heart-rending wail echoed in the hall, making everyone present stunned and shocked.

Originally, everyone thought that Lin Jinjiang would be doomed, but unexpectedly the plot turned around and Master Sha's nursing home fell first. Lin Xiaofeng said coldly: "Let him experience what true powerlessness is!" With a stunned gaze, the nurse's knees were mercilessly trampled by the strong entourage, and then he was quickly thrown towards a stone pillar. After the impact, Gu Yuan fainted, and the wet marks under his body quickly expanded.

The men who witnessed this scene all felt a chill hit their bodies and subconsciously covered their crotches, feeling extremely frightened. Lin Jinjiang's ruthless attacks were astonishing. Fu Jiayi's eyes widened, her eyes fixed on the gradually expanding water stain, and her mind was filled with thoughts.

In anger, Mr. Sha ordered everyone to besiege Lin Xiaofeng and others. Lin Xiaofeng raised his fingertips and pointed at Sha Chenlu. Luo Huajun understood this and stepped forward, like a clamp on a dying loach, tightly grabbing Sha Chenlu's throat and dragging him to Lin Xiaofeng. Everyone's eyes were focused on Sha Chenlu. The battle situation in front of them was unpredictable and jaw-dropping. No one dared to act rashly.

Lin Xiaofeng clapped his hands and laughed, nonchalantly: "Master Sha, these minions you brought seem not enough. Now that the master is under our control, I hope you will be careful in your words and actions." Master Sha's face was ashen and he roared at the top of his lungs: "Lin Jin Jiang, you dare to hold my son hostage, let him go immediately, there is still room for negotiation on the previous matter. "

Lin Xiaofeng sneered mockingly: "My courage is beyond your imagination." After that, he bent down, grabbed Sha Chenlu's chin, and asked sternly: "Have you ever insulted Fu Jiayi?" Sha Chen Lu was still resisting tenaciously, but was accurately suppressed by Luo Huajun, unable to move. When Lin Xiaofeng stood up, with a cold face, he shouted: "Slap!"

Luo Huajun followed Lin Xiaofeng's instructions, grabbed Sha Chenlu's hair, and slammed his head against the pillar like a strong wind blowing a fallen leaf. Every collision was like thunder exploding in the lobby, accompanied by Mr. Sha's despair. And with the crazy roar, the air in the entire lobby was so solid that it was almost impossible to breathe. After four or five violent impacts, Sha Chenlu's teeth fell to the ground like a rainstorm. Only a few remaining teeth were left hanging on his bloody gums. The blood sprayed from his mouth stained the ground red, and he finally passed out. Die in the past. At this scene, the color of Fu Jiayi's pretty face faded instantly, and she covered her eyes tightly with her hands. All the Fu family members had a look of fear on their faces, knowing full well that Lin Jinjiang's fierce behavior today might make Fu Jiayi angry. The family embarks on an irreversible road of destruction.

Master Sha's throat was hoarse and he roared almost madly: "Come here, kill Lin Jinjiang! Kill him! Kill him!" However, the nursing staff around Master Sha were all afraid to move forward, because they all understood that Sha The young master's life is still in the hands of the other party. Lin Xiaofeng looked at Sha Chenlu's tragic situation and secretly sighed in his heart that he was too soft-hearted and should have ended it all quietly, lest it turn into such a chaotic scene now. He said coldly to Mr. Sha: "I have warned you long ago, think twice before you speak or act. If your men act rashly, the young master will suffer even more pain."

Mr. Sha's eyes turned blood red with anger. Seeing his son being tortured like this, his heart felt like a knife. He gritted his teeth with hatred and swore a poisonous oath: "Lin Jinjiang, I swear that I will crush you to ashes! Today you must not do anything. If you want to walk out of the Fu family's door alive, that girl can't even hope to escape! Release my son immediately, and I can give you a way to survive!" After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng smiled bitterly, the arrogance and domineering power of the rich and powerful even in the face of a critical moment of life and death for his children. It did not decrease at all, which forced Lin Xiaofeng to take more tough measures to deal with it.

Lin Xiaofeng summoned Han Guiliang and ordered sternly: "Sha Chenlu insulted others, what should you do? Come again, let this old man see what the lesson of 'father is currently committing'!" Mr. Sha didn't know what he meant, but from Lin Xiaofeng's tone I clearly feel that this is definitely not a good thing. Han Guiliang looked around and saw that there were people around him. A trace of embarrassment appeared on his face. He asked in a low voice the meaning of "the father is currently committing a crime". Lin Xiaofeng said bluntly: "It means punishing his children in front of the father."

Han Guiliang caught a glimpse of the many onlookers around him and couldn't help but feel embarrassed. He murmured in a low voice: "Master, with so many people watching, how can I gain a foothold in the world in the future if I do this?" He felt deeply that Lin Xiaofeng was acting more and more carelessly, and I'm afraid You need to try to avoid participating in such incidents in the future.

Seeing Han Guiliang's hesitation, Lin Xiaofeng simply punished him personally. While everyone was stunned, he picked up the folding fan in his hand and knocked out Sha Chenlu's few remaining teeth one by one, completely destroying his ability to taste food. Then he ordered Luo Huajun to wipe Sha Chenlu's lips with the blood that flowed from his face hitting the ground. Lin Xiaofeng sarcastically said: "Master Sha, can you still maintain that arrogant and rude attitude now? I will teach you a new survival rule today!"

Master Sha's eyes were filled with fear and anger, and blood oozed from his clenched fists, but his verbal threats were ineffective. Lin Jinjiang obviously regarded life and death as nothing. In desperation, Mr. Sha turned his attention to Fu Yunde for help. Fu Yunde watched the whole process with cold eyes, but now he had to intervene: "Lin Jinjiang, you'd better release Master Sha immediately. Master Sha is a member of the imperial court, how can you be allowed to be so presumptuous?"

Lin Xiaofeng faced Yunde's accusations without any fear, and his words were full of contempt: "So what if the people are promoted? Even if the prefect comes in person, what's the point of fear?" After hearing this, Fu Yunde gritted his teeth with anger and could only call out Fu Jiayi came to dissuade Lin Jinjiang. Fu Jiayi was horrified. She had never seen such a cruel scene. She was extremely shocked by Lin Jinjiang's ferocity. Looking at Sha Chenlu's tragic situation, she had mixed feelings in her heart and could not look directly at it all.

Master Sha was trembling all over, and ordered his men to contact Master Qu quickly, and hurriedly returned to the manor to mobilize more troops to surround the place. Lin Xiaofeng disagreed with this and found a seat to sit down, waiting for Master Qu to arrive. He also asked Fu Jiayi to come over. Fu Jiayi approached him uneasily and asked him about his next plan. Lin Xiaofeng whispered into his ear: "What's the ending? I'm hungry, so I asked the cook to prepare some delicious dishes such as crystal elbow, sweet-sour pork, and baked carp noodles."

Fu Jiayi was stunned. The scene was already in chaos. Lin Jinjiang actually still had the thought to choose dishes? Lin Jinjiang said he wanted to taste these delicacies, but Fu Jiayi was speechless and could only follow his request, but she was extremely anxious inside.

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At this moment, deep inside the Fu family's inner house, a group of official servants had surrounded the four servants of the Fu family. All four of them were tied up with ropes and captured without mercy. The leading official had a meaningful smile on his face and his eyes fell on Fu Lingzhi. Fu Lingzhi turned pale and knelt down to defend: "Master, these four people disguised themselves and infiltrated the Fu family. Please find out the truth."

The official helped Fu Lingzhi up and whispered: "Miss, you have always had a good reputation. You must have been deceived by criminals. Why don't we talk in detail in private." Fu Lingzhi stood up, feeling very sad in his heart, regretting that he had obeyed. My father arranged to hide these people. If he had known this, he should have informed his superiors early. Now that the officers are searching so closely, even trying to bribe is of no avail. How should she deal with it?

When there were only two people left, the official said straight to the point: "Miss, the Fu family enjoys a high status in the city, and I really appreciate it. But if we doubt your words, the situation will become extremely critical. . Why don’t you come to my house tonight, and we can discuss solutions together, and maybe I can find a way out for you.”

Fu Lingzhi shook her head resolutely and refused: "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I believe that Skynet will not miss anything." When the official saw this, a look of disappointment appeared on his face. It was a pity that this beauty was not easy to control. Since the persuasion was ineffective, he No longer polite: "I'll ask you again. Once you enter the Yamen, it's not up to you."

Fu Lingzhi unyieldingly rejected the officer's proposal, and would rather risk his life than bow to a despicable person. The official sneered and ordered everyone in the Fu family to be escorted to the Yamen. Fu Lingzhi felt sad. There was no way out at this moment. She was determined to stick to her beliefs and never bow to the despicable people.

Fu Lingzhi, a resolute and resolute woman, was like a captured lone goose, behind bars, walking step by step towards the majestic hall with the team of government officials who were waiting for her. During this long journey, the leading yamen officer once again tried to shake her rock-solid determination and persuade her to change her ways. Lingzhi's face was as cold as winter ice, and there was a cold determination between her brows, and she responded coldly: " You have given me eight opportunities to change my past, so there is no need to waste any more words today." After hearing this, the indignation in the officer's heart was like a boiling oil pot, and the sullen look on his face could no longer be concealed, and he gritted his teeth. He urged the team to speed up and move forward quickly.

As he walked through the bustling crowds, wherever he went, people were whispering, with curiosity and fear mixed in their eyes. The high-pitched and resonant voice of the Yamen servant cut through the noise: "Get out of my way! The government is handling an important case, and Mr. Sha's grievances have not yet been settled. How dare the Fu family gather here to make trouble?" There was a commotion in the crowd, and people retreated one after another. A spacious passage leading directly to the lobby was opened.

The moment he entered the lobby, all eyes were firmly drawn, and countless faces were frozen in shock. There was only one person in the hall who was calm and composed, as if he was not involved. He was Lin Xiaofeng. He could be seen resting his legs leisurely on the carved wooden table. His calm and composed appearance seemed particularly abrupt in such a tense and depressing atmosphere. On the opposite side, Mr. Sha's face was as gloomy as iron, his eyes were wide-open, and he was staring at Lin Xiaofeng with blazing anger. At this tense moment, the teapot in Lin Xiaofeng's hand was empty. He suddenly exerted force and smashed the teapot towards Sha Chenlu's forehead. In an instant, tea leaves fell like rain on Sha Chenlu's face. Sha Chenlu was hit hard, fell to the ground and fell into coma. This move undoubtedly made Mr. Sha furious. However, faced with the many masters around Lin Xiaofeng who were eyeing him and his almost crazy audacity, Mr. Sha could only hold back the anger in his heart and be dumbfounded, for fear that Lin Xiaofeng would continue to do even more crazy things. .

Just when everything reached a deadlock, the government officials were filled with indignation and shouted loudly to Lin Xiaofeng to release Mr. Sha, and pulled out the sword from his waist to confront him. In the flash of lightning, Luo Huajun's figure flashed forward, and he stepped forward quickly, crushing Sha Chenlu's fingers without hesitation. The severe pain caused Sha Chenlu to wake up from his coma, and let out a heart-rending wail, helplessly Ask Mr. Sha for help. The people watching around turned pale with fright at this sudden turn of events, and Mr. Sha was heartbroken and wept repeatedly, begging everyone present to be merciful and not to hurt his only son.

Lin Xiaofeng's lips curved into a sarcastic smile. His eyes inadvertently glanced at Fu Lingzhi, who was shackled by shackles, and he searched for the reason in his words. During the conversation, Lin Xiaofeng's eyes suddenly caught the four figures standing next to Lingzhi, and he suddenly discovered that they were the He family that he had been searching for for a long time. It turned out that they were hiding in the Fu family, which made him Extremely shocked.

Fu Lingzhi felt an unspeakable pain in her heart. She knew that hidden criminals could still circulate in the government through power and money transactions, but now that Mr. Sha was hit hard, the Sha family was completely offended. The Fu family is already in a precarious situation due to the inextricable connection between the family and the government. Fu Yunde also noticed the He family being detained by the officials, and his heart suddenly filled with boundless panic, knowing that the Fu family was in a quagmire and could not save themselves.

Mr. Sha couldn't help but burst into tears when he saw Lingzhi being tightly tied up with thick ropes, and begged the officials to release her from the restraints. Lin Xiaofeng also ordered the officers to untie Ling Zhi's body. The officers hesitated, but decided to follow the order, notifying Master Qu first and cordoning off the scene. Master Sha anxiously declared that he had sent someone to inform Master Qu, and asked everyone present to work together to deal with Lin Xiaofeng.

Although the officers had many doubts, they still followed the orders. At the same time, the surrounding beggar gang disciples and brothel thugs heard the news and quickly gathered in, surrounding the scene. Lin Xiaofeng listened to Xiang Xiehong's report and confirmed that the four long-missing He family members were indeed hiding in the Fu family, and immediately ordered his subordinates to intercept those who intended to send them to prison.

In a corner of that bustling city, inside the hook fence, Duke Zhou was sitting there, tasting fragrant tea and watching opera. When he learned that Qu Hengfeng personally led a team to investigate the Fu family, and that a large number of beggars had gathered around the Fu family. , thugs and other forces, they immediately realized the seriousness of the situation and hurriedly dispatched troops and generals to rush to the scene for support.

At a tea stall near Fu's house, people from the market gathered in small groups and it was very lively. They witnessed hundreds of people of all kinds - including beggars in ragged clothes, powerful brothel thugs, and even government personnel. As they kept rushing to Fu's house, discussions arose one after another in the streets and alleys, and even some unidentified forces quietly followed. The tea stall owner and the onlookers were surprised and rushed to Fu's house, eager to experience the truth behind the chaos. As a result, the scene became more and more noisy and became a drama of various human expressions.

The rich mixture of sweet and sour obscures the original richness and deliciousness of the meat, causing this dish to lose its authentic taste. This cooking method was once popular in the folk imitation meal craze. However, the attitude towards the art of cooking must not be taken lightly and must be pursued to the extreme perfection. At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng was sitting alone at a small dining table. There were a mountain of dazzling dishes on the table. He tasted them one by one critically, and each chopstick seemed to be analyzing the complex emotions in the world. Beside him, a chef was shivering, his face was pale, and he was tremblingly looking forward to Lin Xiaofeng's comments. The chef did not realize why his fortune suddenly reversed. Lin Xiaofeng was deeply dissatisfied with his family's mediocre cooking skills and took this opportunity to vent his pent-up emotions. In fact, almost every dish served in the kitchen could not satisfy Lin Xiaofeng's demanding pursuit of delicious food, and this dissatisfaction had long been growing in his heart.

The people around them held their breaths and speculated in their hearts: How did the wanton villain just now turn into the calm and calm character in front of him in an instant? It was as if they were in a dream, and some people even pinched themselves quietly, trying to confirm the reality of what was happening before them.

Lin Xiaofeng also criticized a lot of the plate of baked carp noodles in front of him. He bluntly said that it was salty, greasy and uncomfortable, and asked the chef why he didn't use Yanjin's authentic cooking techniques. When the chef heard this, his face looked horrified, and he muttered that he had never had the opportunity to study in Yanjin. This dish was made according to the temporary request of the second lady of the Fu family, using dried noodles instead of traditional ingredients. After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng was full of disdain and waved his hand to signal the chef to leave.

At this time, Mr. Sha's face turned red, his voice was hoarse, and he anxiously asked Lin Xiaofeng when he could release the hostages. Lin Xiaofeng responded calmly, saying that we need to wait for Master Qu to arrive before discussing. Just at this moment, a thunderous roar pierced the original tranquility: "Qu is here, why are you summoning me?" Qu Hengfeng led a group of officers to break in, and the onlookers immediately separated a road consciously. When Mr. Sha saw Qu Hengfeng, a glimmer of life flashed in his eyes and he hurried forward to greet him. After Qu Hengfeng exchanged brief greetings with Mr. Sha, he looked inside the lobby and found the four detained He family members. There was a strange light in his eyes, and he ordered the officers in a low voice to escort the four people to the prison for interrogation.

Qu Hengfeng immediately turned to Lin Xiaofeng, frowned, and sternly demanded the release of the hostages. Lin Xiaofeng asked, if the hostages were released now, would they suffer retaliatory attacks? Qu Hengfeng promised not to act rashly without trial. Lin Xiaofeng proposed to negotiate outside the lobby and hinted that there might be an ambush by archers. Qu Hengfeng smiled disdainfully, thinking that with the number of people in Lin Xiaofeng's group, there was no way they could deploy archers, and strode out of the lobby.

Lin Xiaofeng followed Qu Hengfeng outside the lobby, followed closely by five bodyguards. Among them, Luo Huajun carefully led Sha Chenlu, always alert to the surrounding disturbances. Outside the lobby, there was a crowd of people and many onlookers. Qu Hengfeng didn't notice it at first. It wasn't until he reached an open area that he realized the huge crowd, and asked Mr. Sha if he had brought such a huge crowd. Mr. Sha also looked puzzled, guessing that some beggars and brothel thugs who were watching the chaos might be mixed in. Qu Hengfeng originally planned to evacuate the crowd, but Lin Xiaofeng advocated using onlookers as witnesses of the negotiation to prevent Qu Hengfeng from betraying his promise, otherwise he would refuse to release the hostages.

Among the crowd of onlookers, some thugs from the beggar gang and the brothel, although they still wanted to leave, could not resist their curiosity and chose to stay and watch this rare showdown. Qu Hengfeng carefully identified the composition of the crowd and after confirming that most of them were ordinary people, he agreed to let them stay. He clearly pointed out that Lin Xiaofeng's abuse of Sha Chenlu constituted a felony, but it was estimated that there must be a deep grudge between the two. He promised that as long as Lin Xiaofeng released the hostages, and after he detailed the whole incident, he would try it in accordance with the law and make a fair decision.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at Qu Hengfeng carefully and tentatively asked about his relationship with the King of Hanjiang. When Qu Hengfeng heard the mention of the words "King of Hanjiang", his expression suddenly changed. He was surprised and asked Lin Xiaofeng about his identity and background. Just when Lin Xiaofeng was about to unveil the mystery, a shrill scream sounded outside the moon gate, and Eunuch Zhou was seen galloping towards him. He hurriedly stopped his horse and walked into the scene, saying that he had come to see him after receiving news. See.

Eunuch Zhou pushed aside the crowd and pointed his sharp gaze at Lin Xiaofeng. However, as he approached, he was accidentally knocked away by a strong man. He staggered a few steps before he regained his balance. The strong man immediately fell to the ground, rushed to Lin Xiaofeng, introduced himself as Qianhu Junjie of Sishui Jianwei Station, looked excited, and sincerely begged Lin Xiaofeng to return to the capital as soon as possible to report on his work. Following closely, there were more than a dozen people who prostrated themselves in front of Lin Xiaofeng and announced their homes. They were all officers and soldiers from various military stations and had been pursuing Lin Xiaofeng for a long time.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at these people in surprise and asked about their identity. Jun Jie reported that because the emperor was worried about Lin Xiaofeng's safety, he had ordered the local guards to search for him and implored Lin Xiaofeng to return to the capital as soon as possible. Everyone shouted "Mr. Lin, please come back to Beijing" in unison. The deafening shouts shook all directions. Qu Hengfeng turned pale and Master Sha was frightened out of his mind. The onlookers cheered and cheered, and many sympathizers rushed to express their heartfelt support. Meaning, the scene got out of control for a moment.

Eunuch Zhou tried to steady his steps after the fall and adjusted his posture to approach Lin Xiaofeng again. However, Lin Xiaofeng was a little shy because of his status as a eunuch. Eunuch Zhou quickly explained his relationship with the prince and revealed his true identity. At the same time, he also took out a pure white and precious mink cloak and gave it to Lin Xiaofeng, honoring him as the new commander of the Jinyi Guard. Only then did Lin Xiaofeng know that he had been appointed as an official by the emperor, and his inner shock was beyond words.

In the midst of the hustle and bustle, facing all the sudden glory and support, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth slightly, but his heart was still shrouded in heavy fog. The enthusiasm of the onlookers became more and more intense, and each had their own thoughts. Qu Hengfeng, Mr. Sha and others looked gloomy, and everyone in the Fu family had complicated expressions. Fu Lingzhi's eyes were confused, and Fu Yunde was even more frightened. Fainting from excessive use. Fu Jiayi recognized Lin Xiaofeng and called his name in a low voice. In this warm call, Lin Xiaofeng's identity change and its impact, like the ripples caused by throwing a stone into a lake, not only rippled inside and outside the Fu family, but also aroused widespread concern and enthusiasm in distant places. discussion.

The hustle and bustle of the surrounding market was rolling like a tidal wave, but Lin Xiaofeng seemed to be standing on the waves. He took a deep breath and slowly raised his right hand. The movement of his hand was elegant and powerful, like a violinist stroking the strings. Passed by, and the surrounding noise calmed down in an instant. The crowd's chatter gradually became thinner, and the commotion in the Fu family's mansion receded like the tide. Although the noise in the streets in the distance was still faintly audible, it could no longer penetrate the regained silence. Lin Xiaofeng raised her hands to block the dazzling sunlight, looking beyond the bustling world, distant and profound, and a searching doubt arose deep in her heart.

Soon, Lin Xiaofeng withdrew his gaze from a distance, with a cold and calm smile on his lips. He looked at Qu Hengfeng, and his words were provocative and calm: "Master Qu, are you going to continue to perform your so-called interrogation duties today? After hearing this, Qu Hengfeng's face turned pale instantly, his eyes dodged, he lowered his head and whispered softly: "I don't dare to do this."

Standing aside, Eunuch Zhou had sharp eyes and was attentive. He immediately noticed the subtle changes in the atmosphere. He stepped closer to Lin Xiaofeng, playing the role of protector. At the same time, he glared at Qu Hengfeng with sharp eyes like knives, and asked: "Master Lin, Master Qu is trying to make things difficult for you?" Lin Xiaofeng responded calmly: "Master Qu himself didn't directly make things difficult for me, it's just that his subordinates seemed too arrogant." At this time, Mr. Sha seemed to have just returned from a game. He woke up from a nightmare, his face full of fear, and he crawled forward with trembling knees, kowtowing and pleading: "Mr. Lin, I am blind and have a lax upbringing. If I am willing to be punished by you, I will punish the traitor with my own hands!" Behind him, a group of villagers and nursing home guards. They also knelt down one after another and begged Lin Xiaofeng for forgiveness.

Lin Xiaofeng saw this and waved his hand to signal Mr. Sha to stand up. Mr. Sha stood up tremblingly and asked fearfully if he had been forgiven. Lin Xiaofeng stretched out his fingers and gently tugged on Mr. Sha's beard, with a teasing smile on his lips: "It's really rare to see you become so humble today." Then, Lin Xiaofeng ordered Eunuch Zhou to teach Mr. Sha a lesson on his behalf. When the father-in-law heard the order, a sinister smile immediately appeared on his face, and he approached Master Sha step by step.

When Mr. Sha heard the word "Panzui", a horrifying scene immediately appeared in his mind. He saw Eunuch Zhou approaching step by step. In fear, he actually crashed into the wooden pillar beside him in a hurry, accompanied by a dull feeling. There was a loud noise, blood splattered, teeth shattered, and finally he passed out. This unexpected situation left everyone present dumbfounded and shocked.

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes turned to Fu Jiayi, and an intriguing smile formed on the corner of his mouth. Fu Jiayi also showed a surprised expression. Eunuch Zhou was still in shock, and Lin Xiaofeng ordered him to carry out the punishment again. Although Eunuch Zhou was surprised, he still followed the order, but he never expected that Mr. Sha would choose such a decisive way to deal with it.

Lin Xiaofeng then declared solemnly: "From now on, Songfeng Bay will never allow such arrogant and domineering people to gain a foothold. Sir Qu, do you understand?" After hearing this, Qu Hengfeng's body trembled and he agreed repeatedly. Lin Xiaofeng's eyes swept across the Fu family members. They all lowered their heads and remained silent. Fu Yunde woke up again, looked into Lin Xiaofeng's eyes, and immediately fainted again.

Lin Xiaofeng ordered Eunuch Zhou to clear the road immediately and evacuate the crowd, and everyone followed him and left Fu's house. Among the onlookers, those who were knowledgeable about current affairs took the lead in shouting "Farewell to the President", and the rest of the crowd also echoed. Lin Xiaofeng was wearing a snow-white mink fur cape. Amidst the cheers of the people, his figure became more majestic and gradually moved away.

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Eunuch Zhou followed Lin Xiaofeng closely as he walked on the road. He finally couldn't hold back the questions in his heart and asked Lin Xiaofeng in a low voice the meaning behind his previous remarks. Lin Xiaofeng cleverly changed the subject. Entering the yamen, Lin Xiaofeng sat firmly on the big chair in the center, while Qu Hengfeng and other Yangqu County officials lined up on both sides. Eunuch Zhou respectfully presented an ancient scroll, which Lin Xiaofeng happily accepted and treasured. Then he ordered Eunuch Zhou to step aside temporarily, leaving only Qu Hengfeng to talk face to face.

Lin Xiaofeng went straight to the point and revealed his identity as the commander of the Jinyiwei, and asked Qu Hengfeng whether the case of King Hanjiang's rebellion could be heard fairly. After hearing this, Qu Hengfeng's face became paler and he replied in panic, saying that no one was more suitable to handle the case than Mr. Lin. Lin Xiaofeng further asked him whether he confessed voluntarily or whether he would investigate and handle the matter himself. After a fierce inner struggle, Qu Hengfeng finally admitted that he was not directly related to the rebellion of the King of Hanjiang and implored Lin Xiaofeng to find out the truth.

Lin Xiaofeng ordered the secretary to record Qu Hengfeng's statement. Qu Hengfeng tried his best to argue that he had nothing to do with the usurpation of power and rebellion by the King of Hanjiang. He only accidentally discovered clues that the He family secretly colluded with the King of Hanjiang while investigating the case of the murder of the He family. A wanted order was issued for four members of the He family who were on the run. Lin Xiaofeng smiled coldly and said sarcastically, if he was really honest, how could he be so nervous and scared. Finally, Lin Xiaofeng signaled the clerk to record the confession truthfully. Qu Hengfeng looked at the contents of the transcript and was filled with shock. It was filled with many accusations that were extremely unfavorable to him. Although it seemed seamless, he insisted that these were all unjust. Qu Hengfeng angrily reprimanded Lin Xiaofeng for fabricating the truth, but in the face of Lin Xiaofeng's strong pressure, Qu Hengfeng, although full of doubts and uneasiness, could only bite the bullet and sign his name and stamp on the confession.

Slander? The corner of Lin Xiaofeng's mouth raised an imperceptible arc, the folding fan in his hand swayed leisurely, and his pair of deep eyes squinted at Qu Hengfeng, as if they contained endless insights and a trace of unpredictable ridicule, "Where is the evidence?" Qu Heng His plump face turned red, and his anger was palpable. His fingers almost touched the tip of Lin Xiaofeng's nose. His voice was loud, almost roaring, accusing Lin Xiaofeng of fabricating the situation out of thin air, and even questioned whether Lin Xiaofeng was using this incident to avenge personal grudges, and vowed to fight against the emperor. Express your grievances in front of others. However, Lin Xiaofeng remained calm when faced with Qu Hengfeng's anger. He remained calm and calmly pointed out that he could not believe that the connection between Qu Hengfeng and the King of Hanjiang could be completely eliminated, especially when he mentioned the Hanjiang River. A huge amount of money flowed into the shipping industry, part of which was obviously directed to the He family and involved many unknown transactions. How could Qu Hengfeng know nothing about this?
Qu Hengfeng was initially aroused into thunderous rage, but then he suppressed his anger and tried to regain his composure, insisting that he was indeed unaware of the incident. Lin Xiaofeng gave a disdainful laugh and asked a horrifying question: "If this confession is presented in front of the emperor, which side will the world believe?" Qu Hengfeng was in extreme pain and confusion. Zhong asked Lin Xiaofeng what his real intention was. Lin Xiaofeng quietly summoned Xiang Xiehong and brought the four brothers of the He family to the scene.

When the four brothers appeared in front of everyone, Lin Xiaofeng went straight to the point and severely questioned them about the truth about their collusion with the King of Hanjiang. Among them, the second son of the He family, who had a simple and honest face, insisted on the innocence of the family and stated angrily that they had been tricked into participating in the shipbuilding business with huge sums of money. It was not until after the disastrous fire that they suddenly realized that the entire family had been destroyed. Although he was lucky enough to escape the disaster, he was burdened with great grievances and wandered around. In the end, he could only seek refuge in the Fu family. He revealed that the He family was actually coveted for their wealth by the King of Hanjiang, and also suggested that Qu Hengfeng had accepted bribes, which put his family in such trouble.

Qu Hengfeng's face suddenly turned pale as he listened to Mr. He's statement, and he denied that he had any involvement in this. The Second Master He firmly stated that the account books left by the family could prove everything he said, and he was willing to accompany Lin Xiaofeng in person to verify the authenticity. In view of the fact that the four brothers may have been manipulated by others, but their shipbuilding skills were of great significance to the court, Lin Xiaofeng decided to absolve them of the charges first and let Xiang Xiehong arrange for them to be properly placed.

Although Qu Hengfeng still insisted that he was wronged, Lin Xiaofeng did not buy it. Instead, he sneered and pressed harder, emphasizing that the existing evidence was enough to push him into despair. Next, Lin Xiaofeng further investigated the exact amount of Qu Hengfeng's corruption. In a heavy silence, Qu Hengfeng finally admitted that he had embezzled 270,000 taels of silver. Lin Xiaofeng seemed to smile casually and said that this was a multiple-choice question related to life and death.

Qu Hengfeng heard that there was still room for redemption, and his inner joy and sadness were intertwined. Lin Xiaofeng pursued the victory and put forward harsh conditions, requiring Qu Hengfeng to return the stolen money in full and sign a confession in his own hand. In despair and struggle, Qu Hengfeng finally reluctantly signed his name on the confession, but his heart was full of unwillingness and resentment.

Lin Xiaofeng pocketed the confession and warned Qu Hengfeng that he must obey orders absolutely from now on. In order to repay the Fu family's kindness, Lin Xiaofeng decided to donate all the 270,000 taels of silver to the Fu family and let them be responsible for supervising the construction of ships to help the court hunt down the King of Hanjiang. When Qu Hengfeng heard this, he was not only shocked, but also confused that Lin Xiaofeng did not make any profit from it.

Lin Xiaofeng understood the doubts in Qu Hengfeng's heart, and reassured him that as long as Qu Hengfeng fully cooperated, he would clarify his non-complicit relationship with the King of Hanjiang in the court, and agreed that he would continue to serve as supervisor. After Qu Hengfeng left, Xiang Xiehong was worried that once Qu Hengfeng's identity as an accessory was exposed, Lin Xiaofeng sighed: "Being in the whirlpool of power, if you want to achieve great things, you will inevitably be contaminated by dust. In order to calm down this situation as soon as possible Storm, it is not appropriate to report this matter to Your Majesty at the moment. I will personally lobby all parties and make proper arrangements for the gold and silver to be escorted back to Beijing and for everyone to return home safely."

After everything was arranged, Lin Xiaofeng and Xiang Xiehong began to discuss the follow-up action plan, patiently waiting for the best time to return to the capital to report to the emperor. In this power world full of conspiracies and intrigues, Lin Xiaofeng is like a wise chess player, carefully laying out his moves. Every move demonstrates his deep understanding of human nature and his ability to freely use power.

Inside Fu Mansion, dark clouds were gathering, and the oppressive atmosphere penetrated every corner of the air like thick ink. Fu Yunde slowly woke up from his coma, his eyes were empty, and he leaned on the back of the chair tiredly, looking depressed. The eldest young master of the Fu family stood to one side, his face full of anxiety and worry. Fu Lingzhi and Fu Jiayi each had heavy worries in their hearts. Fu Yunde suddenly spoke with a low voice: "Did Mr. Lin suffer any injustice when he came to my Fu family? Jiayi, you didn't bully me, did you?" Fu Jiayi hesitated for a moment and responded softly: "Mr. Lin Although there are some criticisms, there is no substantial conflict.”

Fu Yunde looked sad and looked up to the sky and sighed: "My Fu family has really reached the end of the road! Hiding criminals is unforgivable. Now the important officials of the imperial court are being humiliated in my Fu family and being ignored by you people. What on earth did I do?" What kind of debt led to such an ending!" He slapped the handrail hard, his voice getting deeper and deeper: "The foundation accumulated by our ancestors after hundreds of years of hard work is about to be overturned in my generation. I am sorry for my ancestors. He is the eternal sinner of the Fu family!"

Young Master Fu faced his father with confusion on his face and asked four pointed questions in a row. Fu Yunde was furious when he saw this. He sternly rebuked Mr. Fu for being stupid and ignorant, ordered him to retreat, and urgently summoned the housekeeper Jiang Jiantao. The servants took the order and rushed out to deliver the news. At this time, Jiang Jiantao was dealing with trivial matters outside. He hurried back after hearing the news. The courtyard in front of him was in a mess. He asked in shock: "Master, has your home been robbed?"

Young Master Fu was so anxious that he turned his anger on Jiang Jiantao and asked sternly about Lin Jinjiang's situation. Jiang Jiantao's guilty conscience and flashy words further aroused Mr. Fu's anger, and he wanted to severely punish Jiang Jiantao. The entire Fu family gathered in the hall, and everyone's eyes focused on the uneasy Jiang Jiantao. Fu Yunde suppressed his anger and warned Jiang Jiantao that he must confess honestly, otherwise he would bear the consequences.

Jiang Jiantao's face turned pale with fright, he kowtowed three times, and confessed in tears that he had accepted a bribe of 500 taels of silver from Lin Jinjiang, thereby concealing the truth. When Fu Yunde heard this, he was so angry that he couldn't help but fight with fists and kicks. Fu Lingzhi kept calm and asked why Lin Jinjiang got involved in the Fu family.

Jiang Jiantao defended himself slyly, claiming that Lin Jinjiang condescended to come to the Fu family because he was obsessed with the beauty of the eldest lady Fu Lingzhi. Fu Lingzhi was deeply suspicious of this explanation, and when Fu Jiayi heard this, her face turned pale as a sheet and fell into deep thought. After hearing this, Fu Yunde also fell into deep thought.

Young Master Fu suddenly had an idea and excitedly speculated that Lin Jinjiang was actually pursuing Fu Lingzhi and would not hesitate to transform into the wine god in a brothel. When Fu Yunde heard this point of view, his expression suddenly changed, and he nervously instructed Mr. Fu to find out the truth. When Fu Lingzhi heard about her father and brother's plan, her face turned pale and she couldn't accept it. She angrily refuted that this idea was ridiculous.

Upon seeing this, Fu Jiayi angrily condemned Fu Dashao and Fu Yunde for their misunderstanding of Lin Xiaofeng, tried her best to defend Lin Xiaofeng's innocence, and expressed strong dissatisfaction with the way they treated Fu Lingzhi. After weighing the situation, Fu Yunde decided to personally invite Mr. Lin to the Fu family, hoping to use Fu Lingzhi's closeness to Lin Xiaofeng to ensure the peace of the Fu family. Fu Lingzhi was heartbroken when he heard this and could not bear such an arrangement.

After Fu Jiayi experienced this series of changes, she thought about what she had experienced and was filled with pain. She covered her face and left the table angrily while crying. Although Fu Yunde had some rational analysis, his decision-making method chilled Fu Lingzhi and made Fu Jiayi angry. At this moment, both sisters deeply realized the unfairness of life.

At this point, because of Lin Xiaofeng's incident, people in the Fu family were in a state of confusion, and conflicts intensified. Fu Jiayi left quickly with tears in her eyes, casting a thick shadow over the Fu family's future, adding many unknowns and variables. In this turbulent era, the fate of the Fu family seems to stand at the crossroads of history. Everyone's decision will directly affect the future course of the family. The eldest son of the Fu family watched Fu Jiayi rush out the door, his face full of confusion and confusion, and murmured to himself: "I'm afraid this girl is mentally disturbed." He then turned to look at Fu Lingzhi , his face was full of passion, and he began to speak impassionedly: "Lingzhi, what your father said makes sense. No matter who she marries, Lin Xiaofeng is definitely not an ordinary person. If she could become his wife, wouldn't she be on the same page? , reaching the pinnacle of life?”

Young Master Fu was secretly happy. Ever since he tasted the legendary exotic wine, he felt more and more magical and extraordinary about the wine god Lin Xiaofeng, and he admired Lin Xiaofeng even more. In his eyes, if his sister could marry such a person and work with the God of Dionysus in the future, it would be like walking into a fairyland.

Fu Lingzhi lowered her head and wept, with red tears shining in her eyes. She looked at her brother sadly: "Brother, do you still recognize me as your sister?" Young Master Fu did not hesitate and responded boldly: "Even if Marry him, even if you marry a god in the sky, what does it matter?"

Fu Lingzhi's heart was cut with a knife, knowing full well his brother's incompetence and shortsightedness, and now he has even lost his mind. She retorted categorically to her father: "Dad, I will never marry! If you still regard me as your daughter, you must not force me!"

However, Fu Yunde had a tough attitude and declared resolutely: "You must marry him! You are a member of the Fu family and my daughter Fu Lingzhi. There is no room for negotiation on this matter!"

The father and daughter faced each other in the spacious hall, refusing to compromise. Time passed in silence, and Fu Yunde was finally no match for his daughter's firm gaze. Thinking of the Fu family's face and the continuation of the family, he walked towards Lingzhi with difficulty and said word by word: "Lingzhi, if you don't agree. , the Fu family may face catastrophe, can you bear to watch the family decline like this? "

When Fu Lingzhi heard this, she was heartbroken. She looked at her father's gray hair, her eyes filled with desolation and bitterness, and tears fell down her cheeks: "Dad, please get up. I promise you, but from now on, no one in the family will I will never interfere in any business again.”

After saying this, Fu Lingzhi turned and left with a dull expression. Young Master Fu was ecstatic when he heard that Lingzhi agreed to the marriage. He pulled his father's sleeve and said excitedly: "Dad, you see, Lingzhi agreed."

Fu Yunde's face was livid, and he was furious. He slapped Mr. Fu hard and yelled: "Shut up! As the eldest son, you actually pushed your sister to the forefront. Do you still deserve to be called brother?"

Young Master Fu covered his beaten cheek and argued with grievance: "How can you blame me for this? Didn't you yourself not allow me to intervene before?" Fu Yunde responded angrily: "Now you don't need to intervene! Just Because of your poor management, three stores have declined. You are so incompetent that sooner or later the family business will be ruined. From now on, the family business will be handed over to your brother, and you can't touch a penny!"

Young Master Fu heard that his financial resources had been cut off. In desperation, he begged for another chance: "Dad, give me another chance. I'm afraid Lingzhi will be displeased by doing this. I have a clever plan."

Fu Yunde looked suspicious: "What's your idea?"

A mysterious smile appeared on Young Master Fu's lips, and he lowered his voice and said, "I recently acquired a rare treasure, and there is also a set of gorgeous clothes at home that I have collected. I plan to hold a banquet for Mr. Lin tonight, and Lingzhi will be in the house by then." Wait, wait until Master Lin enters the room, and then go straight to the topic. The chance of success is very high. "

When Fu Yunde heard about this plan, he was furious and beat Young Master Fu again: "You bastard! You actually want to use such a dirty method to frame your own sister!"

Young Master Fu covered his cheeks, his eyes were red, and tears were rolling in the corners of his eyes: "Dad, what exactly do you want me to do?"

"What else can we do? Go and make preparations. I'll invite Mr. Lin. Don't be an eyesore here!" Fu Yunde roared.

Lin Xiaofeng was ready and returned to Fu's house with a few personal guards. The various affairs of the Fu family have been smoothly transitioned for the time being, and the situation has been maintained for the time being. When he returned home, the boy at the door saw Lin Xiaofeng's strong entourage and did not dare to come forward to talk, so he immediately went back to report.

Unexpectedly, it was Young Master Fu who came out to greet Lin Xiaofeng. Young Master Fu had a smile on his face, rubbed his hands and said excitedly: "Master Lin is here? My father is about to greet you, and Lingzhi also happens to have important matters to discuss with you."

Lin Xiaofeng looked at Mr. Fu's flattering smile and understood in his heart that although he often hung out in the fireworks alley, he knew nothing about housework and it was all Fu Lingzhi who took care of the overall situation.

"If that's the case, why doesn't she come and tell me in person?" Lin Xiaofeng asked.

Mr. Fu thought for a moment and replied: "She is unwell and is recuperating in the inner room. She is waiting for you, sir. I will take you there right now."

Young Master Fu wanted to guide Lin Xiaofeng into the house, but Lin Xiaofeng calmly avoided his guidance and walked forward on his own. Soon, they arrived at the door of Fu Lingzhi's boudoir.

Young Master Fu reported respectfully: "Mr. Lin, she is inside. Please come in. I will leave now."

Lin Xiaofeng nodded slightly and pushed the door open. The room was filled with a faint fragrance, which was different from the incense commonly used in Fu Lingzhi's study. He looked around. The room was empty except for the bed curtains.

Lin Xiaofeng sat down on the chair and called, "Is the eldest lady here?"

Fu Lingzhi was wearing an almost transparent light cyan gauze dress, leaning lazily on the bed, her face looking haggard, and she was crying alone.

Hearing Lin Xiaofeng's voice, Fu Lingzhi wiped away her tears and responded softly: "Your Majesty, you are too polite. Just call me Lingzhi. I can't go out to greet you in person. Please drink tea first. I will inform you of the details later."

Lin Xiaofeng was suspicious and noticed that Fu Lingzhi was in an abnormal state. He was fine in the morning, but now he was as weak as a sick person. Could it be that he had received some kind of stimulation? While he was thinking, he picked up the teapot and poured tea. A unique aroma of wine hit his nostrils.

Lin Xiaofeng took a sip of tea, her face changed slightly, she frowned and looked at the remaining liquid in the cup, and cursed secretly: The taste of this wine is unique rather than mellow, and it is really not a good wine!

Lin Xiaofeng took a swallow and felt that the taste was strange, but he didn't say anything and just waited quietly for Fu Lingzhi's next words. In the blend of the aroma of tea and wine, an invisible contest quietly unfolds.

Lin Xiaofeng filled a glass of wine again, frowned and sipped it, but realized that the bitterness of the wine in this glass was unprecedented, even the most sour nectar in the world was incomparable. He speculated that it might be mixed with herbs or some kind of rare medicinal wine. As his thoughts flowed, the panic in Fu Lingzhi's heart spread like a tide, and the sound of her heartbeat was particularly clear in the silence. She knew that procrastination would only worsen the situation and might cause Lin Xiaofeng's dissatisfaction, so she mustered up the courage and decided to take action. Her toes as delicate as mutton-fat jade quietly slipped out of the cover of the bed curtain, as bright as jade, and her light steps bounced on the embroidered shoes. She hugged her trembling shoulders tightly, and slowly approached Lin Xiaofeng nervously. Finally, she sat down next to him quietly.

Lin Xiaofeng was fully focused on the mystery in the cup. It wasn't until a faint fragrance awakened his senses that he looked up. The scene before him shocked him. The beauty in front of him was covered in a layer of gauze as thin as a cicada's wings. The weaving was fine, and her figure was graceful and agile. Her curves were like flowing water, especially the delicate sphenoid bone, which seemed to be the reappearance of the game character Tifa. Lin Xiaofeng couldn't take his eyes off the human world, and his blood pressure rose sharply. He asked in surprise: "What... do you mean?"

Fu Lingzhi responded with deep trepidation: "My little lady is willing to serve you, sir. I beg you to forgive the Fu family's mistakes."

Lin Xiaofeng understood her intention instantly, immediately picked up the cloak beside him, gently covered her head, and carefully covered her. Fu Lingzhi was so nervous that she was trembling slightly, while Lin Xiaofeng tried his best to stay calm. On the surface, he looked focused on tasting wine, but on the inside he was filled with regret. When he made it clear that this visit had other important matters and was not here for that reason, Fu Lingzhi was stunned and then took off her cloak, her face full of confusion and confusion.

After Fu Lingzhi put on a simple and elegant dress, with a delicate pink blush on her cheeks, she slowly walked back to Lin Xiaofeng. The latter became more and more confused, wondering in her heart: Is she too nervous, or is she too beautiful? Breathtaking? Fu Lingzhi shyly handed back the cloak and said she would return it after cleaning it. Lin Xiaofeng took it calmly, put it on his knees, and comforted Fu Lingzhi not to be nervous. What happened today was just a misunderstanding, and he would never make it public.

Lin Xiaofeng told her that the imperial court intended to entrust the Fu family with shipbuilding, and that the He family, who had been hidden by the Fu family, might be reborn. He also promised that he would properly handle all the affairs of the Fu family, and had reserved 270,000 taels of silver specifically for shipbuilding. When Fu Lingzhi heard this, he was surprised at first, and then realized that the Fu family would not only survive the disaster, but would also receive huge benefits.

During the conversation, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly felt uncomfortable, red spots appeared on his neck, and his breathing became heavy. At this time, the cloak floated up on its own strangely, attracting the attention of the two people. Fu Lingzhi asked in surprise: "Mr. Lin, is there something hidden in your cloak?" Lin Xiaofeng awkwardly explained that it was a cloak with magical properties. Fu Lingzhi was full of curiosity after hearing this.

Lin Xiaofeng endured his physical discomfort and insisted on explaining his request. The huge sum of money obtained by the Fu family must be shared with him, and he would send someone to supervise the use of the funds. He emphasized that this move was not to be greedy for the Fu family's property, but to ensure the stable development of the Fu family. Fu Lingzhi was so moved that her eyes filled with tears, she stood up and bowed deeply to express her gratitude.

At this moment, the magical cloak was still flying in the air, attracting Fu Lingzhi's attention again. Lin Xiaofeng tried to cover up this embarrassing scene by changing the topic. During the conversation, Lin Xiaofeng felt more and more uncomfortable and suspected that Mr. Fu had tampered with the tea. The effect of the drug gradually appeared, Lin Xiaofeng's consciousness began to blur, and he urgently asked for toilet paper. Fu Lingzhi hurriedly handed over the handkerchief, but Lin Xiaofeng mistakenly used it as toilet paper in a hurry. Fu Lingzhi was shocked and unbelievable when he saw this.

Lin Xiaofeng urgently needed to be alone and ordered Fu Lingzhi to leave the room. The power of the medicine became more and more powerful. Lin Xiaofeng struggled to get up with Fu Lingzhi's support. The magic cloak seemed to transform into a "magic tent" as it moved. Fu Lingzhi quickly left the room with shame on his face. Lin Xiaofeng closed the door with difficulty and endured the impact of the medicine alone.

Lin Xiaofeng has always upheld high moral integrity and consistently adhered to the bottom line in the arena. Today's events were undoubtedly planned by Young Master Fu, but Fu Lingzhi was ignorant. For the sake of the Fu family's life and death, Lingzhi did not hesitate to put down her dignity and prepared to dedicate herself to a strange man. This bravery and loyalty made Lin Xiaofeng feel deep respect in his heart. He knew that even the smallest offense could tarnish Lingzhi's purity and leave eternal regrets in her life. In this era, unlike the freedom of later generations, even in the face of the temptation of beauty, Lin Xiaofeng still understands that forcing without emotional foundation is not the right way in any case. Even in an environment like a brothel, he can still remain a gentleman. The moral integrity is unmoved by beauty.

After enduring a lot of torture in the room, Lin Xiaofeng finally walked out steadily, holding the handkerchief tightly in his hand, with a little warmth still remaining on it. As night fell, Fu Lingzhi had been waiting outside the door. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng appear, she immediately stepped forward to ask about his condition with concern. Lin Xiaofeng advised Lingzhi to take a rest early and discuss it again tomorrow in a calm tone. Lingzhi's face was full of guilt, and she frankly told her brother, Mr. Fu, about his misunderstanding, and begged Mr. Lin to forgive him. Lin Xiaofeng stared at her delicate jade face, feeling pity in his heart. He firmly stated that there was no need to worry about this matter, and he would keep it secret until the end.

Lin Xiaofeng proposed to keep the handkerchief. Fu Lingzhi was stunned at first, but then nodded in agreement. Lin Xiaofeng then turned around and left. However, Lingzhi suddenly called out to him, mentioned his appreciation for the words and phrases of "Yulin Ling" he wrote, and asked if there was an ending. Lin Xiaofeng recalled the poem and recited in a low voice: "Even if there are thousands of styles, who can I tell them to?" As soon as this sentence came out, Lingzhi was stunned for an instant, a shy blush appeared on her pretty cheeks, and she gently touched it with her hands. Covering his face lightly, he quietly retreated.

After Lin Xiaofeng left, Fu Lingzhi stood alone by the door under the moonlight, falling into deep thoughts. On the way, he met a petite figure blocking his way in the west courtyard. It was Fu Jiayi, and her face was full of anger at the moment. Lin Xiaofeng smiled and asked her what happened. Fu Jiayi angrily accused him of being a liar because of the recent changes in his diet. Lin Xiaofeng explained patiently, pointing out that the reason for Jiayi's obesity in the past was long-term consumption of gutter oil. He recommended her to eat Yangchun noodles instead, but it was actually out of concern for her health. After hearing this, Jiayi suddenly became enlightened, and her misunderstanding about Lin Xiaofeng disappeared. At the same time, she also felt sorry for his upcoming departure.

When Lin Xiaofeng was leaving, Jiayi noticed the handkerchief in his hand and couldn't help but have questions. Lin Xiaofeng explained calmly that it was just an ordinary handkerchief used to wipe tea and had no special meaning. He then reveals his true identity and laughs at why he should hide anything from her. After hearing this, Jiayi fell into deep contemplation, with mixed feelings in her heart.

Qiu Ju hurried over and told Fu Yunde that there was an emergency and summoned Lin Xiaofeng. Lin Xiaofeng comforted Qiu Ju and invited her to go to Yangqu County with her. Qiu Ju politely declined, but Lin Xiaofeng promised that she would be welcome to join at any time. Speaking of Cao'er, Qiu Ju said that she was still in the room and was afraid of Lin Xiaofeng's identity. Lin Xiaofeng then asked Qiu Ju to bring Cao'er out to meet him when he left.

Late at night, Lin Xiaofeng's figure gradually disappeared into the vast night. Fu Jiayi and Qiu Ju each savored the complicated feelings in their hearts, which included reluctance and intertwined doubts. Qiu Ju expressed to Jiayi the reason why she did not want to go with them because she felt inexplicable fear about what would happen in the future. Jiayi watched Lin Xiaofeng disappear into the depths of the night, and emotions as complex as the words of "Yulin Bell" surged in her heart, and the melody of the words seemed to gradually blend into the deep night with Lin Xiaofeng's departure. All that's left is the echo in my ears and endless daydreams.

Time passed by, and pressure came from top to bottom. Lin Xiaofeng knew that it was not advisable to stay for a long time. His spirit was tense and he did not allow any relaxation. In one day, he sorted out the complicated affairs in an orderly manner, like a carefully woven brocade. The turmoil in Xinjiekou is like a mirror reflecting the social responsibility that he cannot stay away from. Although he was neither a merchant named Chen nor the owner of a hot pot shop, with a heart of compassion and wisdom, he resolutely spent an hour instilling all the advanced concepts and business methods of later generations into Xinjie and spent the next hour carefully revising the neighborhood regulations, especially adding an important new clause: all brothel owners must give one-tenth of their income back to the community as a public welfare fund. In view of the prestige and status that Lin Xiaofeng had established in the local area, although this move caused ripples in everyone's hearts, no one dared to question it. On the contrary, most people accepted the change with sincerity and regarded Lin Xiaofeng as solid and reliable. He is a hero that is hard to find in this world.

The day finally came for Lin Xiaofeng to leave Beijing, and the scene was truly spectacular. Groups of Beggar Clan disciples surrounded the women in the brothels and the bustling people around them, and sent them off along the bustling streets until outside the city gate. Lin Xiaofeng sat astride a majestic horse, with a spring-like smile on his face, and waved frequently to the crowd around him. As the crowd gradually faded away, Lin Xiaofeng's expression turned solemn, and he specially summoned his loyal assistant Qu Hengfeng, who solemnly and affectionately told him: "The 10% share income I collected from the ten brothels in the city , every month will be used exclusively to assist able-bodied beggars in reclaiming wasteland on the outskirts of the city to plant sweet potatoes. If any government officials interfere, they will be severely punished. As for beggars with physical disabilities, I will arrange additional funds to ensure their basic livelihood. . This matter will be left to you for the time being. After I return to Beijing, there will be a dedicated person to supervise the implementation. At the same time, I also ask you to pay more attention to the Fu family's situation to ensure that they can focus on cooperating with the He family to build ships and avoid any interference from external factors. If someone in your family violates justice, you must punish them in accordance with the law."

After hearing this, Qu Hengfeng respectfully accepted the important tasks and accepted them one by one. Lin Xiaofeng's eyes swept across the crowd again and saw the Fu sisters also coming to see them off. The two stood tall like fairies walking out of a painting. Lin Xiaofeng felt a burst of unspeakable emotion in his heart, lamenting the wonderful turn of fate. At this time, Jin Jiaying quietly drove her horse close to Lin Xiaofeng and joked with a smile: "How do you feel now?" Lin Xiaofeng was confused and replied casually: "What is a rice bowl?" Then she smiled awkwardly and prevaricated: "It's just an ordinary day." Jin Jiaying teased: "Since you like to watch it, just watch it. If you really like it, it's not a bad idea to accept her as a personal maid." Lin Xiaofeng's face suddenly darkened and she sternly retorted: "Don't talk nonsense. How can you regard me as a person who is greedy for beauty?"

While they were teasing each other, Lin Xiaofeng noticed the dog-tailed grass in the crowd who seemed particularly reserved, so he waved for him to come over. When the dog-tailed Cao'er heard the call, he hurried over, knelt down with a plop, and said respectfully: "Cao'er pays homage to Mr. Lin." Lin Xiaofeng quickly dismounted and helped him up, and encouraged him sincerely: "Why are you so timid? How can a person with such an ordinary character build a family, marry and have children? Just call me brother from now on." Gou Wei Cao'er softly called "brother", and his eyes suddenly glowed with new light.

Lin Xiaofeng suddenly touched on the weakness of Dogtail Cao'er's character, and seriously taught him: "It's really a lack of spine to shrink back when the environment changes. How can you enjoy the feast of life with such an attitude?" Dogtail Cao'er listened. , my mood began to adjust, and I suddenly regained the feeling of being led by my elder brother when I followed Lin Xiaofeng. Then, Dogtail Cao'er asked multiple questions in succession, and Lin Xiaofeng patiently answered them one by one. Dogtail Cao'er's confidence gradually grew, and he slowly returned to his normal state.

Dogtail Cao'er revealed his love for Miss Qiu Ju and hoped to marry her. Lin Xiaofeng was silent for a while, and then slapped Gou Tail Cao'er's cheek hard, and the surrounding atmosphere condensed in an instant. Lin Xiaofeng said with a serious expression: "Cao'er, you once saved my life. I will remember this kindness in my heart and never erase it. If you long for a stable or even wealthy life, I can definitely help you achieve it. But you have to go through me. To realize your wish, you must first examine whether you have enough strength to fall in love with Qiu Ju, then you should pursue it bravely and improve yourself to make yourself worthy of her. This is the right way in the world for a man to work hard because of love. There is no such thing as a born coward. It’s just that many people give up their struggle halfway and become so-called ‘dog-lickers’. The way you go in the future depends entirely on your own choice.”

Gou Tail Cao'er touched his cheek and hesitantly expressed his willingness to follow Lin Xiaofeng in doing things and would not mention marrying a wife again. Lin Xiaofeng assessed the situation and felt that although he did not have sufficient conditions at present, he had great potential, so he decided to take him to Kyoto for training and warned him to be cautious in his words and deeds to avoid causing trouble. At the same time, he is encouraged to boldly pursue Qiu Ju. As long as he is willing to work hard and enterprising, Lin Xiaofeng is willing to sponsor him to further his studies, or let him participate in the shipbuilding industry in the Fu family. On the contrary, he can also give him a generous fortune to live a stable life. These options It's all in the hands of Dogtail Cao'er.

After careful consideration, Dogtail Cao'er became determined and was willing to make progress and marry Qiu Ju. Lin Xiaofeng was extremely pleased with this, and promised to go all out to help him grow and progress, and let him stay in Fu's house to practice quietly. When he succeeds in his studies, Lin Xiaofeng will personally welcome him in Kyoto. When parting, Lin Xiaofeng gave a stern warning that if the dog-tailed grass uses his name to do any cross-border behavior, he will be severely punished. Dogtail Cao'er remembered the lesson and reintegrated into the crowd with extremely firm belief. Before leaving, Lin Xiaofeng gave him an inspiring saying: "You can become a great person only by enduring hardships. Only by working hard can you truly win." This sentence is like a bowl of boiling chicken soup, which deeply nourishes the dog. The soil in Tai Cao'er's heart sowed the seeds of hope for his future growth.

Lifting his eyes again, Lin Xiaofeng's eyes accidentally met the Fu sisters' eyes as deep as autumn water. Their eyes seemed to contain a unique concern for him, just like the eyes inlaid in crystal amber. Delicate emotions. So, Lin Xiaofeng took steady steps and approached the two women step by step. Every step he took was like a hammer in the hands of a blacksmith, hitting the silent rock of time hard, stirring up invisible circles. ripples.

Fu Jiayi captured his approach in this ever-changing atmosphere, her face changing rapidly, and a touch of nervousness quietly passing by, just like the subtle ripples caused by the autumn wind blowing across the lake surface, delicate and elusive. She quietly whispered to her sister Fu Ling beside her. Although her voice was as light as floating silk, it contained an imperceptible tremor: "Sister, he is here. Can you please retreat for a while?" I want to talk to him alone?"

When Fu Lingzhi heard this, he glanced sideways at his sister and raised his eyebrows slightly. The subtle changes in his expression seemed to be an inner weighing and decision. After a moment, she nodded slowly. The silence of that moment was more powerful and meaningful than any words.

Before Lin Xiaofeng had even come close, Fu Jiayi couldn't wait to grab his sleeve. That action was like grabbing a life-saving straw, leading him to a relatively quiet and secluded corner. Lin Xiaofeng's eyes flashed with astonishment, and he asked doubtfully: "Jiayi, what makes you look for me so urgently?"

Fu Jiayi lowered her head, and a blush appeared on her delicate face, like the peach blossoms blooming in early spring. The words that came out of her lips and teeth were like a stream gurgling from the depths of her soul: "To be honest, It’s not a big deal, I just heard that you are going to travel far away, and thinking of how much you have taken care of me, I wanted to give you this as a little farewell gift.”

She took out a neatly folded small cloth bag from her arms and opened it carefully. Inside was a finely crafted hairpin, which was as dazzling as a star falling into the world, shining with its unique charm. Brilliance. Fu Jiayi shyly raised the hairpin to Lin Xiaofeng's eyes, her gesture was like sacrificing a rare treasure. Lin Xiaofeng accepted this heavy affection, and the warmth in his heart suddenly surged. He thanked you repeatedly: "Thank you for your generous gift. I will definitely treat it as a precious thing and keep it properly."

Fu Jiayi then plucked up the courage to reveal her desire to travel to Kyoto, but the long distance in reality made it impossible for her to realize it for the time being. In response, Lin Xiaofeng responded firmly and expectantly: "As long as you can successfully complete your studies in the academy, no matter when you want to go to Kyoto, I will welcome you with open arms and will definitely welcome your arrival in the warmest way."

Seeing this innocent and kind-hearted girl who often worked hard for herself, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly felt a deep feeling of love and appreciation in her heart. And Fu Jiayi responded with the same firm gaze: "I promise, I will definitely come that day!"

Just when the two of them returned to the crowd, Fu Lingzhi also walked slowly towards Lin Xiaofeng and gently held his sleeve, as if he wanted to express some deeper emotions. She slowly unfolded a slightly larger cloth bag in her hand. Inside was a collection of poems that exuded the rich fragrance of ink, and the warm body temperature seemed to be still flowing between the pages. Lin Xiaofeng took the collection of poems and opened the title page. What suddenly came into view was her work "Yulin Bell", with densely packed small-character annotations of "Juanxiu" clearly visible; and at the end of the book, she added a new poem that has not yet been published. , although she didn’t go into too much detail, it was full of her deep feelings for Lin Xiaofeng—both gratitude and admiration.

A faint blush appeared on Fu Lingzhi's cheeks, with a slightly coy expression: "Master Lin's kindness to our Fu family is as great as the mountains and the sea. I have no way to repay you, so I can only give this book of poems on which I have put my countless efforts." I give it to you, I hope you don’t feel shabby.” Lin Xiaofeng held the collection of poems in his hands, his heart was filled with emotion, he put it away solemnly, and promised that after finishing the shipbuilding business, he would send someone to deliver the collection of poems to Surabaya Port, and warmly invited Fu Ling. If there is a chance to go to Kyoto, he will definitely treat you as a host.

When Lin Xiaofeng finally boarded the farewell carriage, Fu Lingzhi bid farewell to her with a smile, but she had mixed emotions in her heart. She admired Lin Xiaofeng's noble personality, but was also moved by his integrity, selflessness, and broad-minded gentleman's demeanor. Lin Xiaofeng turned around and said goodbye to everyone, and got into the long-awaited carriage. A group of subordinates stood up one after another and expressed their willingness to escort him all the way. Lin Xiaofeng politely declined their kindness and promised to fight for their fame after returning to Kyoto.

Under the attention of everyone, the carriage gradually started and drove out of the city gate. In the car, Lin Xiaofeng was finally able to enjoy a moment of tranquility. Jin Jiaying accompanied him gently. Seeing his tired face, she thoughtfully put her hand on his arm. Seeing this, Lin Xiaofeng smiled and asked her why she suddenly became so close. Jin Jiaying replied delicately, but she was afraid that he would ignore her presence in his busy schedule. Lin Xiaofeng held her in his arms and soothed her soul with soft words.

At this time, Jin Jiaying accidentally touched the hairpin given by Fu Jiayi. Because of its sharpness, she was accidentally pricked, and she couldn't help but scream. Lin Xiaofeng quickly searched for the hairpin in the car. After discovering it, Jin Jiaying's eyes flashed with surprise when she touched it. She curiously asked if this was a gift specially prepared for her by Lin Xiaofeng. Lin Xiaofeng nodded silently. Jin Jiaying was so happy that she turned around and asked Lin Xiaofeng to wear it for her personally. When the hairpin was firmly inserted into her bun, Jin Jiaying's face immediately flushed with an intoxicating blush. She stared at Lin Xiaofeng tenderly, responded to his love and care with a passionate kiss, and was filled with emotion. Authentic: "You are so good to me."

Facing Jin Jiaying's enthusiastic response, Lin Xiaofeng was filled with excitement. He hugged her tightly. Their feelings blended with each other in the small space of the carriage. The sweet breath filled every corner, as if time was at this moment for them. love and stagnated.

In the Imperial Garden, Emperor Jingjiang holds an urgent letter from the West Factory. His figure is walking back and forth on the flower and stone paths. The wrinkles between his eyebrows are sometimes as tight as hills and ravines, and sometimes they are as relaxed as flat rivers. His changing expressions are like the unpredictable wind and clouds. of the sky. Wang Jingwen stood on one side, his gaze like a torch, paying close attention to Emperor Jingjiang's every move, not daring to relax at all. After a long period of thinking, Emperor Jingjiang finally put the secret letter into his sleeves, and then let out a long and heavy sigh: "It turns out that Lin Aiqing fell into the common people, put down her identity, and became a servant of a merchant. It is really shocking. Unexpected.”

When Wang Jingwen heard this, his expression suddenly changed, and a strange light appeared on his face. The matters revealed in this secret letter were related to the stability of the court. Therefore, Emperor Jingjiang remained tight-lipped and did not disclose anything to the outside world. Lin Xiaofeng, who used to be an important minister of the imperial court, is now at the bottom, playing the role of an ordinary servant. This situation is undoubtedly full of dramatic turns.

Emperor Jingjiang highly praised Lin Xiaofeng's behavior: "This is the character of a true gentleman! Compared with those ministers in the court who keep claiming that they are gentlemen, Lin Aiqing's actual actions today are enough to prove that he is a well-deserved true gentleman." Gentleman. My decision to entrust the prince to him was undoubtedly a wise move."

Emperor Jingjiang's praise of Lin Xiaofeng confused Wang Jingwen, and he cautiously asked what big event had happened. Emperor Jingjiang raised a tolerant and free smile on his lips, and threw the secret letter to Wang Jingwen: "See for yourself. Although Lin Aiqing encountered difficulties and lived in the world, he did not complain about others. On the contrary, after leaving officialdom, he still cared about Paying attention to everyone in the family and repaying evil with kindness is exactly what a gentleman should have. "

Wang Jingwen took the secret letter and read it word for word, his face becoming more serious as the content deepened. Although the narrative in the secret letter is reasonable, it gives people a feeling that it is still unfinished, as if there are more unknown mysteries hidden.

(End of this chapter)