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

"Didn't we sell the champion ticket together? You know gambling is a scam." Lin Xiaofeng's voice was full of ridicule and helplessness. His words made Li Dexian blush, but he immediately regained his composure.

Lin Xiaofeng turned to Versace again, his eyes revealing a bit of determination and confidence. "This is a gang crime, and Mr. Lu is probably not the main culprit. We are looking for the person behind it." His words were full of determination and belief.

As the night deepened, the streets of Kyoto were filled with a tense and uneasy atmosphere. However, under the leadership of Lin Xiaofeng, the government officials carried out the search in an orderly manner. They shuttled through the bustling streets, looking for the mysterious Mr. Lu.

At the same time, Lin Xiaofeng was also silently thinking about the details of the case in his heart. He knew that there must be a bigger conspiracy behind this case. He had to be careful and cautious in order to bring the real criminal to justice.

In the night, Lin Xiaofeng stood alone in front of the window, looking at the night sky in the distance. His heart was full of determination and faith. He knew that as long as they worked together, they would be able to uncover the truth of this case. And the people of Kyoto would regain their trust and peace under their protection.

The next morning, the sky was just beginning to turn pale, and the morning glow was like a shy girl, gently lifting her veil and dyeing the sky with a faint blush. This blush was like a newly opened peach blossom, shy and charming, gradually awakening the earth.

In the courtyard of the North Dali Temple, Lin Xiaofeng sat peacefully on a bamboo chair like a leisurely hermit. His right foot was casually placed on the armrest of the chair, his left hand supported his chin, his eyes were deep and blurred, as if he was passing through layers of fog, exploring unknown mysteries. There was a cynical look between his eyebrows, as if he didn't care about anything in the world, but he inadvertently revealed a deep wisdom.

At this time, in a corner of the yard, a weak young man was kneeling there. His cheeks were deeply sunken, as if they had been ruthlessly carved by the years. His lips, which should have been rosy, were now like withered petals, without a trace of blood. His eyes were tightly closed, and his long eyelashes were like two fans, trembling slightly, as if telling of his inner fear and anxiety. His hands were tied behind his back with rough hemp ropes. Due to long-term struggles and wear and tear, deep blood marks had been worn out on his wrists, and the blood marks were particularly dazzling under the reflection of the morning sun.

His knees were on the hard stone slab, and the bone-piercing cold penetrated his bone marrow through the thin trouser legs, causing him to feel waves of excruciating pain. A special torture device made by the Jinyiwei was stuffed into the corner of his mouth - a hollow iron ball. The iron ball made it impossible for him to make any sound, and he could only make a faint groan. The groan sounded like a fallen leaf in the autumn wind, desolate and helpless. His saliva flowed out along the hollow part of the torture device, gathering in a small puddle of water on the ground, flashing a faint light.

The surrounding area was full of solemn-looking Jinyiwei, holding sharp blades and with cold eyes, like a group of messengers from hell. Their eyes were as sharp as hawks, staring closely at the young man kneeling on the ground, making the atmosphere of the whole scene even more solemn and dignified.

The young man's uneasiness became stronger and stronger. He felt as if he was swallowed by endless darkness. He tried to open his eyes and looked at Lin Xiaofeng with a begging look. His eyes were full of fear and helplessness, as if he was asking Lin Xiaofeng for help. However, Lin Xiaofeng seemed not to see him and still sat there leisurely, as if isolated from the world.

At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard in the distance. Li Dexian and Versace hurried over, their faces showing anxious and excited expressions. Li Dexian saw the young man kneeling on the ground at a glance, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Is this Mr. Lu?" His voice revealed excitement and expectation that could not be concealed.

Lin Xiaofeng nodded slightly, acknowledging the young man's identity. A hint of amusement flashed in his eyes, as if he was watching a wonderful drama. Li Dexian walked up to the young man, looked down at him, and showed a satisfied smile on his face: "It's you! How dare you lie to this prince! How audacious!"

Versace stood aside, with a flash of envy and admiration in his eyes. He secretly admired in his heart: The Jinyiwei's efficiency in handling cases is amazing! They were able to catch this mysterious Mr. Lu in such a short time! I'm afraid no one in the whole capital can match such action and case-handling ability!
"Someone!" a Jinyiwei shouted, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived! Take off his gag! Let His Royal Highness interrogate him personally!" A Jinyiwei stepped forward and took the torture device out of Mr. Lu's mouth. Mr. Lu immediately felt relieved, as if he had regained the right to breathe. However, when he looked up and saw the Crown Prince Li Dexian standing in front of him, a strong fear and despair surged in his heart again.

"Are you Mr. Lu?" Li Dexian asked coldly. His tone was cold and majestic, like a sharp knife cutting into Mr. Lu's heart. Mr. Lu nodded weakly, admitting his identity. His heart was filled with regret and self-blame: I actually deceived the prince! This is really a self-inflicted disaster!

"Fuck you!" Li Dexian suddenly kicked Mr. Lu hard. Mr. Lu fell to the ground and groaned in pain. His heart was filled with fear and despair: The prince actually hit me himself! This time I am really finished!

The surrounding Jinyiwei couldn't help but twitch when they saw this. They pursed their lips tightly, fearing that they would laugh out loud. After all, it was the first time they saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince personally interrogating a prisoner and beating him!

Lin Xiaofeng hurriedly stood up from the wooden chair, walked quickly to a middle-aged man with messy robes and a pale face, and tightly grabbed his wrist. That man was the distinguished His Highness Li Dexian. There was a flame of anger flashing in his eyes, as if he wanted to burn this quiet night into ashes.

"Your Highness!" Lin Xiaofeng's voice was low and urgent, with a certain unquestionable majesty, "Pay attention to your appearance! In this Zhengtongfang, every move you make represents the face of the royal family."

Li Dexian was reminded by Lin Xiaofeng, and immediately pulled the corner of his mouth, trying to calm the anger in his heart. He clenched his hands into fists, veins bulging, as if he wanted to condense all the anger in his heart into this moment of clenching. His voice was cold and fierce, as if it came from the Nine Netherworld, which made people shudder: "You dog, you are really tired of living! How dare you play such a fraudulent trick in front of my highness? You dare to cheat hundreds of thousands of taels of silver? If this silver is less than a penny, my highness will let you taste the taste of a thousand cuts!"

As Li Dexian finished speaking, the entire Zhengtongfang seemed to fall into a dead silence. Those who were originally whispering in the corners all shut their mouths, stared at this side with wide eyes. Lin Xiaofeng, who was standing next to Li Dexian, also frowned and stared at Mr. Lu in front of him with a sharp gaze.

Mr. Lu was frightened by Li Dexian's words. He twisted his body frantically, trying to break free from Lin Xiaofeng's restraints. His face was as pale as a piece of paper, and beads of sweat slid down his forehead, soaking his already soaked robe. He said in a trembling voice: "Don't kill me! Don't kill me! I really didn't lie... Lord Lin, do you still remember me? You beat me when I was a child."

Mr. Lu's words made everyone feel confused, and they all turned their eyes to Lin Xiaofeng. Lin Xiaofeng looked at Mr. Lu carefully, frowning, as if trying to recall something. After a while, he slowly said: "You? Are you...Lu Gousheng'er?" There was some uncertainty and doubt in his voice.

"It's me, it's me!" Mr. Lu said excitedly, "Sir, do you still remember me? When I was a kid in the San Shen Gang and was hanging out with Ma Lao San, you slapped me in the face and told me to go home and farm!"

Hearing this, Li Dexian's eyes flashed with a look of realization. He seemed to have remembered this past event: "Hiss...it seems that this is the case. We were together at that time and he was just a child, and you slapped him." He turned to look at Lin Xiaofeng for confirmation.

Lin Xiaofeng was stunned when he heard this, then he smiled bitterly. He looked up at the sky and thought for a long time before he was sure that it was true. He shook his head and sighed, "Oh... is it true? It seems that the slap I gave you back then didn't wake you up and you went astray again!" His tone was full of contempt and disappointment.

However, Lu Gousheng'er shook his head excitedly and said, "Sir, I didn't lie! I really didn't cheat! I'm just a football gambler who sells predictions. I didn't say the predictions are necessarily correct. What does it have to do with me if they want to buy it!" There was a bit of grievance and helplessness in his words, as if he was the victim.

"Say it again, it's none of your business?" Li Dexian stared at Lu Gousheng'er with a bad face. His voice was so cold that it seemed to freeze the entire Zhengtongfang. He had never been defrauded like this since he was a child? And the liar was a low-class gangster! Now he wanted to kill Lu Gousheng'er!
Lu Gousheng was frightened by Li Dexian's momentum and trembled all over. He kept swallowing his saliva and his expression was as tangled as a wrung-out rag. He knew that he was really in big trouble this time, but he didn't want to confess so easily. He thought hard and then spoke carefully: "Sir... I really didn't lie... I just... I just..."

"Just what?" Li Dexian interrupted him coldly, "You just want to cheat money! Do you think that I will believe your lies? Do you think you can play such a fraudulent trick in front of me?" His voice was as cold as ice that had been frozen for thousands of years, making people dare not look directly into his eyes.

Lu Gousheng was so scared that he almost cried. He knew he had no way out. He could only bite the bullet and continue: "Sir... I really didn't lie... I just... I just wanted to make some money... I didn't expect to get into such a big trouble..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Dexian swung his hand and threw him heavily to the ground. His eyes flashed with a cold light as if he wanted to swallow Lu Gousheng'er whole: "Make some money? Do you think you can do whatever you want to make money? Do you think you can live a peaceful life by deceiving others at will? You are wrong! Today, I will let you know what the price is!"

As Li Dexian finished speaking, the entire Zhengtongfang fell into a dead silence. Those who were originally whispering now shut their mouths and looked over here with wide eyes. They knew that today's incident had become a big deal and involved the face of the royal family. This was no small matter!

In the afternoon with dappled sunlight, at the gate of Aijing Primary School, a figure stood quietly, holding a string of crystal clear candied haws in his hand. His eyes were deep and complicated, as if he was thinking about something. This person was Lin Xiaofeng's son, Lin Hongwan.

He is thin, but his eyes are full of determination. His face is a little immature, but you can see the outline of his future. Lin Hongwan is usually not ostentatious, but he has a very high reputation among his classmates. He is helpful and kind-hearted, and often uses his pocket money to help those classmates from poor families.

Not far away, a vendor selling candied haws, Lu Gousheng'er, was staring at Lin Hongwan. There was a greedy light in his eyes, as if he saw some treasure. He knew that Lin Hongwan was Lin Xiaofeng's son, and his family was well-off and generous. Every time Lin Hongwan came to buy candied haws, he would buy a whole box, which made him a lot of money.

However, Lu Gousheng'er was not satisfied with the status quo. He began to have evil thoughts and wanted to squeeze more money from Lin Hongwan. He made up a lie, claiming that he knew the whereabouts of the silver that was cheated, but the condition was that Lin Xiaofeng must give him a huge hush money.

Lin Xiaofeng was furious when he heard the news. He understood that someone was framing his son. He immediately took the Jinyiwei to find Lu Gousheng'er and force him to tell the truth.

Looking at Lin Xiaofeng's angry and majestic face, Lu Gousheng'er couldn't help but shudder. He knew that he was really in big trouble this time. He replied tremblingly: "Sir, I... I really know the whereabouts of the silver. But... but I can't tell you."

Lin Xiaofeng sneered, picked up a string of glass beads from the ground, and said coldly: "This thing is called a rooster laying eggs, and there are a total of eighteen. If you don't tell the truth, I will let you taste the taste of this rooster laying eggs!"

Lu Gousheng'er was so frightened that his soul left his body. He begged for mercy quickly, "Sir, spare my life! I'll tell you! I'll tell you! The silver is not with me, but with Master Lin!"

As soon as this sentence came out, the whole audience was shocked. All eyes were cast on Lin Xiaofeng. Lin Xiaofeng's face turned pale in an instant, and he felt dizzy, as if the whole world had collapsed.

He couldn't believe his ears, and couldn't believe his son would do such a thing. He rushed to Lu Gousheng'er angrily, grabbed his collar, and shouted with red eyes: "You are talking nonsense! How dare you frame my son! Do you want to die?"

Lu Gousheng was frightened by Lin Xiaofeng's aura. He said with a sad face, "Sir, I really didn't lie. I saw with my own eyes that Master Lin hid the silver."

Lin Xiaofeng, who was usually elegant and graceful, frowned at the moment, like a volcano about to erupt. He stood in the quaint study, with a lush bamboo forest outside the window. The breeze blew, and the bamboo leaves rustled, forming a sharp contrast with the tense atmosphere in the study.

He stared at Lu Gousheng'er, his eyes that usually had a bit of cynicism were now full of doubt and confusion. Could this be the real reason why he usually spent money lavishly and generously? Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but ask in his heart. What on earth was the child he had always loved thinking?
"Because he always buys a lot, so..." Lu Gousheng'er's voice echoed in the study, trembling a little. He carefully observed Lin Xiaofeng's expression, fearing that he would accidentally offend this young master. However, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted rudely by Lin Xiaofeng: "Keep talking! Don't stop!"

Lu Gousheng was frightened and shivered. He lowered his head and continued to recall every detail of his time with Master Lin. "So, I stopped selling candied haws and directly supplied them to Aijing Primary School. That's how Master Lin and I became familiar with each other." At this point, he secretly glanced at Lin Xiaofeng, and only when he saw that his expression had eased a little did he dare to continue.

The atmosphere in the study became increasingly heavy, as if even the air had frozen. Lin Xiaofeng's expression kept changing as Lu Gousheng'er told his story, sometimes gloomy, sometimes full of doubts. He became increasingly puzzled and worried about the child's behavior. Why did this child do this? What was he pursuing?
"At first, I didn't want to..." Lu Gousheng'er's voice became smaller and smaller, and he lowered his head, as if he didn't dare to face Lin Xiaofeng's sharp eyes. "Because the candied haws are selling very well, I didn't want to miss this opportunity to make money. But Master Lin said that if I didn't help, he would find someone else to buy the candied haws. I... I considered the hard work and the profit, so I... I agreed to him."

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng sneered, slammed the table and stood up, frightening Lu Gousheng'er so much that he trembled all over. "Humph! Do you think you can fool me? Tell me! What did he ask you to do?" His voice was cold and stern, like a sharp sword, pointing directly at Lu Gousheng'er's heart.

Lu Gousheng'er was so frightened that his face turned pale. He stammered, "Later I found out... He wanted me to predict the results of his football betting for free. I... I swear to God! Lord Lin, I really didn't know he meant to cheat! It was only yesterday that Master Lin asked me to start collecting money..." At the end of his speech, his voice was trembling, and he was obviously shocked by Lin Xiaofeng's majesty. At the same time, he felt deeply afraid and regretful for being involved.

After Lu Gousheng'er finished speaking, he burst into tears again. He fell to his knees with a plop and kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "I'm scared... I have never seen so many banknotes in my life... Young Master Lin told me that as long as I kept the secret, nothing would happen, but I didn't expect..." He was already incoherent and could not continue speaking. He just kept kowtowing and begging for his life.

Li Dexian and Fan Sizhe were stunned when they heard this. They were shocked by the methods used by this kid. He used all kinds of coercion and inducement. It was really extraordinary. Could this be the son of Lao Lin? They looked at each other and saw the horror in each other's eyes. Lin Xiaofeng was sweating profusely. This matter was a bit strange. Where did this kid learn these methods?

Lin Xiaofeng looked at the bamboo forest outside the window, with countless thoughts in his mind. Could it be that this child was really possessed by some evil spirit? He didn't dare to think too deeply, but he had to face this possibility. He turned to look at Lu Gousheng'er, and his voice was slightly softer: "Let me ask you, did Master Lin do this all by himself?" He stared at Lu Gousheng'er's eyes, trying to see some clues from it.

The afternoon sun shines obliquely on the playground of Aijing Primary School. The golden light and the cheerful laughter of the children are intertwined, which should be a warm and harmonious picture. However, under this sunshine, there is an unknown undercurrent.

Lu Gousheng'er, a thin boy with a slightly pale face, stood in the corner, holding the corners of his clothes tightly with both hands, as if this could give him some courage. There were complex emotions flashing in his eyes, both fear of what was about to happen and regret for the past. He murmured to himself, his voice low and trembling: "There is another classmate next to him, but that person doesn't talk much. The two of them have a good relationship and are always inseparable..." At this point, he secretly glanced at Li Dexian.

Li Dexian, the usually dignified principal, now looked gloomy, like the calm before a storm. His eyes revealed incredible anger and disappointment, as if he had been betrayed by the person closest to him. He stared at Lu Gousheng'er with wide eyes, as if he wanted to find out the truth from his thin body.

Lu Gousheng'er was frightened by Li Dexian's eyes and his heart tightened. He was afraid that he would say something wrong and get killed, so he quickly shut up and dared not say anything more. His heart was full of anxiety and uneasiness, like a rabbit being chased by a hunter, with nowhere to escape.

Thunderbolt! Li Dexian's body shook violently and he almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Versace next to him supported him in time, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. Li Dexian's eyes widened, as if he had seen something incredible. His heart was filled with shock and anger. He couldn't believe that his son would actually be involved in this, and the amount was so huge, and there was even his own money in it! This was undoubtedly a great shame for him!
"Is everything you said true?" Lin Xiaofeng asked sternly. Although his voice was harsh, he believed it in his heart. Because he knew that such a lie was not something that ordinary people could make up. A hint of cruelty flashed in his eyes, which made Lu Goushenger shudder.

Lu Gousheng'er replied with a bitter face: "No... I am not lying, Lord Lin. If you don't believe me, you can check... Can I... Can I be spared from death?" Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Lin Xiaofeng rudely: "Come here, imprison him and wait for trial!" After that, he strode out of the room to prepare for the next action. Li Dexian also followed anxiously. This matter was beyond their control. They must find the two children as soon as possible to verify the situation.

The sun was shining brightly, and the temperature on the playground was gradually rising. In the shade of a tree in the distance, two young figures were facing each other. Xie Xiaoxin, a tall, ruddy boy, looked at Chen Liangliang, who was waiting in front of him, with disdain. Chen Liangliang, a thin but stubborn boy, clenched his fists, with a determined light in his eyes.

"Sun Fist!" Xie Xiaoxin yelled, suddenly raising his hands high in an attacking posture. At the same time, Lin Hongwan and Li Lingjue quickly took out the small mirrors they had prepared and shone them towards Chen Liangliang's eyes. Two dazzling rays of sunlight shone directly at him, making it impossible for Chen Liangliang to see. He covered his eyes in pain and screamed loudly, while Xie Xiaoxin took the opportunity to use a sweeping kick to trip him and then straddled him, making him unable to move.

"Little trash! How dare you challenge our Brother Lin when you are so useless?" Xie Xiaoxin said smugly. And Lin Hongwan also laughed: "Chen Liangliang, do you accept it?" Their laughter echoed in the playground, sounding so harsh and ruthless.

In the shade of the trees in the distance, Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian quietly observed all this. Their eyes were full of shock and anger. They saw their children being arrogant and bullying the weak on the playground, and they couldn't help feeling sad and angry. These children were so young and had already learned how to deceive and how to use others to achieve their own goals. Is this really what they want to see?
They began to reflect on whether there was something wrong with their education methods that led to the current situation. They recalled the scenes of their childhood, and those innocent smiles, selfless friendships and pure dreams seemed to have left them far away. They realized that their children had lost these precious things and it was all because they did not give them the right guidance and education.

Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian stood there silently, their hearts filled with guilt and regret. They knew they had to take action to redeem everything. They decided to re-examine their own education methods and give their children the right guidance and education to help them regain what they had lost. Only in this way can they become real people and have a bright future.

The setting sun was like blood, dyeing the sky red, and the grass on the playground was also dyed golden by the afterglow. Against this golden background, Chen Liangliang's lonely figure looked particularly thin. His face was covered with purple bruises, his eye sockets were slightly swollen, and there was a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. But even so, his eyes were still stubborn, like the brightest stars in the night sky, flashing an unyielding light.

His hair was messily stuck to his forehead, and sweat and dust intertwined together, forming mottled marks. His clothes were torn to shreds, revealing the thin skin underneath. His hands were clenched into fists, with blue veins bulging, as if telling of the anger and unyielding in his heart.

At this moment, Lin Hongwan strode over, followed by a group of friends, all with playful smiles on their faces, as if they were watching a wonderful play. Lin Hongwan walked in front of Chen Liangliang and squatted down, his eyes revealing a bit of disdain and ridicule. He gently patted Chen Liangliang's cheek, as if teasing a wounded beast.

"You owe me a debt and you think you're right? You owe me twenty taels of silver and you want to sue me?" Lin Hongwan's voice was low and cold, like the whisper of a devil from deep underground. The corners of his mouth curled up in a mocking arc, as if he was laughing at Chen Liangliang's ignorance and naivety.

Chen Liangliang raised his head and stared at Lin Hongwan with wide eyes. His eyes were full of anger and unwillingness, as if he wanted to eat Lin Hongwan alive. He struggled to stand up, but his body seemed to be bound by an invisible force and could not move. He gritted his teeth, used all his strength, and finally stood up with difficulty.

He stood in front of Lin Hongwan. Although he was thin, his eyes were firm and resolute. He glared at Lin Hongwan, as if he wanted to pour out all the anger and dissatisfaction in his heart. He said in a trembling voice: "You liar! Your pinball machine is a lie! The whole class has been deceived by you! Everyone else is afraid of you, but I am not!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Hongwan sneered and stood up. He pointed at Chen Liangliang with a cold light in his eyes: "Who do you think you are? How dare you talk to me like that? Do you think I dare not hit you?"

Chen Liangliang met Lin Hongwan's gaze without fear, his eyes full of determination and unyielding. He took a deep breath and said loudly: "I will not succumb to your threats! You liar! I will tell the teacher!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a commotion on the playground. The classmates gathered around and talked about it. Some criticized Lin Hongwan's behavior, while others expressed sympathy for Chen Liangliang. Lin Hongwan's face became even gloomier. He glared at Chen Liangliang, then turned around and was about to leave.

At this moment, Li Lingjue came over. He was wearing a green robe with fluttering sleeves, as if he was an immortal who had walked out of a painting. He had a gentle smile on his face, but his eyes revealed a bit of determination and courage. He walked up to Chen Liangliang and Lin Hongwan and stretched out his hand to stop their quarrel.

"Okay, okay, Hongli, stop messing around." Li Lingjue's voice was deep and powerful, as if it had a magical power to calm people. He looked at Lin Hongwan, then at Chen Liangliang, and then continued, "You are all my friends, and I don't want to see you quarreling over such a trivial matter."

Hearing this, Lin Hongwan stopped walking. He turned around and looked at Li Lingjue, with a bit of dissatisfaction and unwillingness on his face. He pouted and said in a pretended angry tone: "How do you know I'm kidding? I'm teaching him how to deal with the hardships of life!"

Li Lingjue smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "Hongli, you are only making things worse by doing this. Do you think you are helping him? In fact, you are harming him. We can work together to find a way to pay you back the money he owes you, but you can't bully him like this."

After hearing this, Lin Hongwan was silent for a while. He looked at Chen Liangliang, then at Li Lingjue, then sighed and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. But I won't just let it go."

Li Lingjue nodded, then turned to Chen Liangliang and said, "Liangliang, don't take it too seriously. Hongli is just that kind of person, he doesn't mean any harm. We can work together to make money to pay him back in the future."

Upon hearing this, Chen Liangliang nodded gratefully.

Li Lingjue stood quietly in a corner of the campus, his eyes deep, as if he could see through everything in the world. He looked at the school gate in the distance that was kicked and was about to fall down, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings. This school that he once regarded as a paradise has now become the deepest pain in his heart.

He turned his head and looked at Hongli again, only to see that Hongli's young face was now wearing an uninhibited smile. Hongli shrugged lightly, as if he didn't care about what was happening in front of him: "Hey, we didn't say we could guess it for sure, it's up to the willing. They are willing to buy, it's not our fault." Although Hongli's words were light-hearted, Li Lingjue could see some trepidation and anxiety in his eyes.

Li Lingjue took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner turmoil. He recalled the days when he used pinball to cheat his classmates out of money. At that time, he was filled with guilt and uneasiness. Now, when the same scene was repeated, he felt even more complicated. He nodded and agreed, "It's better this way, so as to avoid getting into trouble in the future."

However, before he finished speaking, a deafening noise broke the tranquility of the campus. The school gate was kicked open, and a cold wind mixed with dust blew in. Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian rushed in with a group of Jinyiwei, with a hint of cold murderous intent on their faces.

Lin Hongli and Li Lingjue looked at each other and ran without hesitation. But how could their speed compare to those fierce Jinyiwei? In less than a minute, they were brought in front of Lin Xiaofeng. Xie Xiaoxin stood there, watching all this with a confused look on his face. He was too young to understand what was going on. He just watched Lin Hongli and Li Lingjue being caught, and his heart was full of doubts. He scratched his head, with snot still hanging on his face, but he had no time to wipe it.

Lin Hongwan looked up at Lin Xiaofeng with a flattering smile on his face. There was a bit of flattery and flattery in that smile, as if a child who had done something wrong was trying to calm his parents' anger in this way. He said in a trembling voice: "Dad, why are you here?"

Li Lingjue also looked at Li Dexian and laughed dryly: "Father, you are here?" His voice was a little embarrassed and helpless. Li Dexian snorted coldly, said nothing, and just stood there with his arms folded tightly.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at Lin Hongwan with a gloomy face, with anger flashing in his eyes: "Who told you to go out and lie? Tell the truth! If you dare to tell a lie, you will go to the streets to dig manure and never come back!" His voice was stern and cold, like a sharp sword pointing directly at Lin Hongwan's heart.

Lin Hongwan's face turned pale and he said in a trembling voice: "Dad, I didn't lie to you. What's wrong?" There was some trembling and confusion in his voice, as if an innocent child was being unfairly accused.

However, Lin Xiaofeng did not let him go: "Why did you run away when you saw me? You were just pretending! I think you won't cry until you see the coffin! Come on, hang him up! I will beat you to death today!" As he said this, he untied his belt, as if he was going to teach Lin Hongwan a lesson.

Lin Hongwan was so scared that his legs were shaking. He quietly moved behind Li Lingjue and pulled his sleeve with one hand, as if seeking shelter: "Dad, let me die with a clear mind! How did I lie?" There was a bit of stubbornness and unwillingness in his voice.

Li Lingjue looked at the scene in front of him, and an inexplicable courage surged in his heart. He took a deep breath, suddenly opened his arms and blocked Lin Xiaofeng: "Teacher, if you have any questions, just ask me, don't hit him." His body was shaking slightly, but his eyes were firm and powerful.

However, the next moment, a foot suddenly appeared in front of him. Li Dexian mercilessly kicked Li Lingjue to the ground. Li Lingjue felt a sharp pain in his chest, but he gritted his teeth and didn't cry out. He looked up at Li Dexian and Lin Xiaofeng, and a look of determination flashed in his eyes. He knew that at this moment he had no way out.

Seeing this, Lin Xiaofeng hurried forward to help Li Lingjue up: "Be gentle, he is still a child." However, Li Dexian said sternly: "Can a child cheat people out of hundreds of thousands of taels of silver? Can a child cheat his father out of 30,000 taels of silver!" His words were like a sharp knife that pierced deeply into Li Lingjue's heart.

Li Lingjue looked at Li Dexian and Lin Xiaofeng with a look of despair. They seemed to be looking at two strangers. He was full of doubts and puzzlement. How could this happen? How could he deceive his own father?

At this moment, Lin Hongwan, who was hanging far away, suddenly shouted: "Dad, we really didn't lie..." Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Lin Xiaofeng's roar: "You dare to lie?! Shut up!" Lin Xiaofeng said and turned to Li Lingjue as if waiting for his answer.

At this moment, a look of determination flashed across Li Lingjue's eyes. He took a deep breath and whispered, "Father, teacher, do you want to ask about football betting?" "Yes." Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian said in unison. They stared at Li Lingjue closely, as if waiting for his next words.

"Hongli and I did the gambling together, and no one else instructed us." Li Lingjue said slowly. Although his voice was small, it was firm and powerful. As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian looked at each other, their eyes were full of shock and disbelief. They couldn't imagine that these two children would do such a thing.

Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath, looked at Li Lingjue and asked, "Tell me what you think? Why do you do this?" Li Lingjue raised his head, looked into Lin Xiaofeng's eyes, and began to explain.

He recalled the time when the school took them to the stadium to watch a game. During the halftime break, the teacher explained mathematical probability problems to them and gave them a lot of questions. He and Hong Li found it very interesting and started to think about how to use this mathematical knowledge to make money. Later, Hong Li thought of a way to make money, and he also thought this method was feasible, so they did it together.

"He is responsible for setting the questions, and we two are looking for the answers together. But we really didn't think of defrauding people of their money, we just wanted to make money." Li Lingjue's voice became smaller and smaller, as if he was defending himself. He lowered his head, not daring to look into the eyes of Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian. After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng felt mixed emotions. He felt angry and helpless. These two kids actually did such a thing to make money. He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calmer: "Why do you make money? Where do you need money?"

Li Lingjue glanced at Lin Xiaofeng and said with some difficulty: "Hongli said that his family owed a foreign debt of 100,000 taels and was anxious to make money to repay the debt. He didn't want that debt to fall on him in the future." After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng felt a buzzing in his head. This little bastard actually carried such a heavy pressure!

At this time, Lin Hongwan suddenly struggled and shouted, "Dad, I really didn't mean to lie! I just wanted to help my family pay off the debt!" His voice was full of grievance and unwillingness. Lin Xiaofeng looked at his son's stubborn face, and the anger in his heart gradually subsided. He knew that the child could not be blamed for this matter, and they just wanted to share some of the pressure for the family.

The afterglow of the setting sun gradually faded, and the sky was shrouded in a thick blue-purple color. The lights in the campus began to light up one by one, but the soft lights could not dispel the tension and chaos at the time. Li Dexian frowned and stared at Lin Xiaofeng in his arms with a sharp gaze. His resolute face looked a little pale at the moment, and the sweat on his forehead slid down like fine beads.

He gently shook Lin Xiaofeng's body, his voice full of anxiety: "Old Lin, wake up, look at me, don't scare me!" He tried to wake up his unconscious old friend in this way, but Lin Xiaofeng seemed to have fallen into a deep sleep and did not respond.

The moonlight shone through the sparse clouds, scattering mottled light in the quiet courtyard. The night was as dark as water, and the breeze was blowing gently, bringing a hint of coolness. In the center of the courtyard, a middle-aged man was lying on the ground, his face pale, and his forehead covered with cold sweat. His hands were tightly grasping the soil, as if he wanted to draw strength from it. After a long while, he slightly opened his eyes with the first aid of a Jinyiwei.

This man was Lin Xiaofeng. His appearance at this moment made people feel pity. Due to the emergency treatment, a purple mark appeared on his philtrum, and he looked in great pain. He was breathing heavily with difficulty, and his eyes revealed a trace of confusion and puzzlement.

Standing next to him was Li Dexian, the leader of the Jinyiwei, who was usually known for his calmness and composure. But at this moment, his face also showed anxiety and worry. His fingers still did not loosen Lin Xiaofeng's wrist, and he shouted: "Old Lin, wake up quickly, look at what your son has done! Your son has caused you a big disaster!"

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, a trace of doubt and anger flashed in his eyes. He reluctantly waved away Li Dexian's hand and struggled to sit up. His eyes were weak but firm as he looked at the trembling boy beside him - Li Lingjue. Li Lingjue was pale at this moment, and his eyes were full of fear and anxiety. He said in a trembling voice: "It was... Chen Liangliang. I was originally playing marbles with him, but I lost a lot of money. However, it was not entirely forced by him. I used to use candy to lure classmates to help me with homework..."

Lin Xiaofeng was heartbroken when he heard this. He originally thought that his son was born in a wealthy family, received a good education since childhood, and would become a well-educated gentleman. However, now he found that his son had learned to build relationships and bribe at such a young age. This behavior made him very sad.

Lin Xiaofeng tightly grasped the belt, his fingers turning white from excessive force. He said to Li Lingjue, "Quickly call Chen Liangliang to me! Let him hold this belt, I want him to whip that boy, and he is not allowed to stop until I say so!" Although his voice was weak, his tone was extremely firm.

When Li Lingjue heard this, his face twitched and his eyes were full of fear. He knew that Uncle Lin was ruthless to his own son, let alone to others? He slowly stood up and walked towards the classroom nervously.

Under the moonlight, Li Lingjue looked particularly lonely and thin. He wiped his tears as he walked, his heart full of grievance and uneasiness. He didn't know how to face what was going to happen next, nor how to explain it all to Uncle Lin.

After Li Lingjue left, Lin Xiaofeng, the tough guy, finally lost control. He covered his face and cried bitterly, his voice sad and desolate. He cried and said, "Your Highness... I have never suffered such humiliation in my previous life or this life..." His voice echoed in the night sky, and everyone who heard it couldn't help but be moved.

Li Dexian felt bad when he saw this man who was usually upright and upright lose his composure. He patted his back and said slowly, "Old Lin, don't be too sad. The child is still young and can still be taught." But Lin Xiaofeng seemed not to hear him and was still immersed in his own pain.

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The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the glazed tiles of the Forbidden City. The golden light and the crimson palace walls complement each other, forming a magnificent picture. However, in a corner of this picture, a group of Jinyiwei are facing unprecedented embarrassment and fear. They look at each other, their faces full of anxiety and helplessness, as if they are about to face an unpredictable storm.

All the Jinyiwei turned around, their steps hurried, fearing that the coming storm would affect them. They sighed in their hearts, as if they had foreseen the future misfortune. Commander, the usually majestic and decisive Lin Xiaofeng was crying like a child at this moment, what should they do?
Lin Xiaofeng stood in the courtyard, his clothes soaked with tears. He looked up to the sky and howled, his voice filled with endless sorrow and helplessness. His once handsome face was now distorted, as if he had endured all the pain and torture in the world. He burst into tears, his voice filled with regret and self-blame.

"That child is not mine!" Lin Xiaofeng's voice echoed in the courtyard, as if to convey this endless pain and regret to everyone. He recalled that although he was naughty when he was a child, he never ranked third from the bottom in exams. In order to make his son study well, he worked hard and specially set up a large study room, pretending to study for several years. He thought that his efforts could be exchanged for his son's growth and progress, but reality gave him a loud slap in the face.

"I know about the Age of Discovery and the Industrial Revolution, and I thought I could change history, but I can't even teach a child..." Lin Xiaofeng's voice was filled with despair and helplessness. He looked at the sky, tears flashing in his eyes. He couldn't accept this cruel reality, and he couldn't forgive his failure.

Li Dexian stood aside, panicking and embarrassed. He didn't know how to comfort this out-of-control man. What nonsense was Lao Lin talking about? What about the third from the bottom in the exam, what about the industrial revolution? What the hell is this! However, at this moment, Lin Xiaofeng was already in deep self-blame and couldn't extricate himself. His failure in parenting was a huge blow to him. He had come all the way from Yangqu County with countless resources in his hands and could call the wind and rain. Although he had encountered twists and turns, he overcame them one by one and created today's great cause. He thought he could change history in his two lives, but he didn't expect to fall so hard in the matter of parenting.

Li Dexian felt pity for Lao Lin as he watched him suffer so much. He sighed and said, "Lao Lin, you really don't need to be so optimistic. At least Hongli is a smart kid. Think about it, who would do such a thing? This shows that this kid will definitely have a great future." However, at this moment, Lin Xiaofeng could no longer hear any words of comfort. He was immersed in his own sadness and couldn't extricate himself.

At this time, Chen Liangliang had already started to whip Lin Hongwan with the belt. He hesitated for a moment, but after seeing Lin Xiaofeng's cold eyes, he no longer hesitated. He whipped Lin Hongwan's buttocks hard, and the sound was crisp and loud. Although Lin Hongwan had been hit on the buttocks several times, he still urged stubbornly: "Chen Liangliang, didn't you eat? Can you use a little more force? My father won't use this much force later."

The two Jinyiwei and Li Lingjue pretended to be watching and dared not look directly at this "cruel" scene. They secretly prayed in their hearts that the storm would be calmed down as soon as possible. However, Lin Hongwan's wailing became louder and louder, as if it was going to drown out the entire courtyard.

Chen Liangliang said with a bitter face: "Brother Lin, I'm afraid of hurting you..." However, he was interrupted by Lin Hongwan before he could finish his words: "It's okay, you only have a little strength. Unbutton my pants and leave marks, otherwise I will die! Hurry up!" Lin Hongwan was already prepared to be beaten and only hoped that all this would be over quickly.

Chen Liangliang had no choice but to walk over and unbutton his pants, exposing his buttocks. "Then I'll start beating you now... By the way, Brother Lin, when are we going to set off the firecrackers?" He tried to change the subject to make the atmosphere more relaxed. However, Lin Hongwan was no longer in the mood to care about these things. He closed his eyes and silently endured the pain in his body and the regret in his heart.

"Hurry up and beat him. If you keep talking nonsense, I won't take you with me! Ah~~!" Lin Hongwan's wailing sounded again. The whipping became heavier and heavier, making him cry out in pain. But he still gritted his teeth and insisted without begging for mercy. Because he knew that all this was his own fault and he had brought it upon himself. If he begged for mercy, it would only make him more embarrassed and unable to raise his head. So he chose to hold on and silently endure all the pain and punishment.

Lin Xiaofeng, who was far away, couldn't bear to watch any more. He stood up and took a look, but couldn't bear to continue watching. This child has been afraid of falling and hurting himself since he was a child. He knows the severity of the beatings. If someone else hits him, he will really feel sorry for him. However, Li Dexian looked at him and sneered: "This little bastard is pretending!" Such poor acting skills are really ridiculous in his eyes! When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, his eyes were red and he gritted his teeth and said: "Please, Your Highness, you are welcome to execute me!" He was completely disappointed with Lin Hongwan at this moment. He only hoped that he could truly realize his mistakes and correct them through this punishment.

"No, question." Li Dexian replied coldly. The two stood up and walked towards Lin Hongwan with murderous intent. When he came to him, Li Dexian had already grasped the belt and was ready to teach Lin Hongwan a profound lesson so that he would always remember today's mistakes and punishments! The scenery in the distance seemed to become dim at this moment, losing its former color and vitality...

At this moment, the atmosphere in the courtyard became extremely solemn, as if even the air had frozen. Lin Xiaofeng pulled Chen Liangliang over, took back his belt, and pulled him aside. Then he stood side by side with Li Dexian, staring coldly at Lin Hongwan with a sharp gaze. Lin Hongwan had stopped wailing at this moment. His face was pale, and his eyes were filled with fear and regret. He knew that what he had done today had angered his father and uncle, and the punishment that followed would be unbearable.

Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. He walked forward, his eyes like a knife, looking directly into Lin Hongwan's eyes. He said in a low and stern voice: "Lin Hongwan, do you know your mistake?"

Lin Hongwan lowered his head, not daring to look directly into Lin Xiaofeng's eyes. He said in a trembling voice: "I know...I know I was wrong."

Lin Xiaofeng snorted coldly and continued, "You cheated people out of money, threatened classmates, and ranked last in the exam. I know all these evil deeds. Lin Hongwan, you even dared to cheat me, and now you still have the nerve to beg for mercy?"

Lin Hongwan's heart tightened. He knew his father was really angry this time. He took a deep breath and said with courage, "Dad, I know I was wrong. I will correct it. Please give me a chance."

Lin Xiaofeng looked at his son's sincere eyes and his heart softened. But he knew that he had to teach his son a profound lesson this time, so that he could truly recognize his mistakes. So he said in a deep voice: "Okay, I'll give you a chance. But you have to remember that this is your last chance. If you make the same mistake again, I will never tolerate it!"

When Lin Hongwan heard this, a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that his father still loved him, but his expectations of him were too high. He took a deep breath and said firmly: "Dad, I remember. I will study hard and will not let you down again."

Li Dexian was watching this scene, and he couldn't help but feel deeply moved. He knew that Lin Xiaofeng had high expectations for his son, but he also understood that raising a child was not an easy task. He walked up, patted Lin Xiaofeng on the shoulder and said, "Old Lin, don't be too hard on yourself. Hongli is still young, and it takes time and patience to guide him. I believe he will get better slowly."

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, he couldn't help but feel grateful. He looked at Li Dexian, tears in his eyes and said, "Thank you, Dexian. I know I haven't done well enough, but I will try my best."

As the sun sets, the magnificent palace looks even more solemn and mysterious in the afterglow of the setting sun. The golden light reflected from the glazed tiles is like flowing river water, dyeing the entire palace with a layer of dreamy colors. The light shines through the layers of palace walls and falls on every corner of the palace, making those usually majestic and solemn buildings look soft and warm.

However, this sudden change was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. Everyone in the palace felt this unusual atmosphere, and their faces showed complex emotions, including surprise, fear, confusion, and a touch of sadness.

Lin Xiaofeng stood in a corner of the palace, looking deeply at the sky in the distance. There was not much expression on his face, but his eyes were like two twinkling stars, revealing determination and persistence. He took a deep breath, as if to absorb all the troubles in the palace into his body, and then turned it into a force to support him to move forward.

He turned and left, his steps firm and powerful. He knew that today's everything was just a beginning, and there was still a long way to go and more challenges to face in the future. But he also believed that as long as there was love, responsibility and commitment in his heart, he would be able to lead the children to a better future.

In this solemn palace, Li Lingjue's presence seemed like a discordant note. When he heard Lin Xiaofeng's words, he was struck by lightning, and his whole body trembled violently. He silently stepped aside, trying to hide himself in the shadow of the corner to avoid the sharp eyes. His face was as pale as paper, fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, and his eyes revealed deep panic and helplessness.

Lin Xiaofeng walked up to Li Lingjue and stared at him with a sharp gaze. His eyes were cold and sharp, as if they could penetrate people's hearts. He asked, "Tell me, are you hiding something from me? If you don't make things clear today, you can forget about going home."

Li Lingjue was overwhelmed by Lin Xiaofeng's momentum and began to tremble involuntarily. He stammered and said, "I... I didn't... I really didn't..." But Lin Xiaofeng's eyes were like two sharp swords, piercing deep into his heart.

At this moment, Lin Hongwan suddenly argued loudly: "Why should I be beaten? I didn't lie! Who said my test score was the worst? My name was clearly written on the test paper!" His voice was full of grievance and unwillingness, as if he wanted to pour out all the resentment in his heart. He straightened his chest, with stubborn tears flashing in his eyes, like a wounded little animal defending his dignity.

After hearing what Lin Hongwan said, Lin Xiaofeng frowned. He turned to Li Lingjue and asked coldly, "What else do you have to say about gambling?"

Li Lingjue was forced by Lin Xiaofeng's momentum and had to say in a trembling voice: "I... I really didn't deceive others. I never said that I would definitely win. They were willing to participate. It was their own fault that they lost money. What does it have to do with me..." His voice became smaller and smaller, and finally became almost the buzzing of a mosquito.

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, he became even more furious. He shouted, "You're not going to give up until you get to the Yellow River!" Then he strode forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Li Dexian. The two of them walked towards Lin Hongwan aggressively, ready to severely punish him.

The surrounding scenery seemed to have sensed this solemn atmosphere. The soft sunset suddenly became dim, and dark clouds began to gather in the sky, as if brewing for the coming storm. The leaves trembled in the wind, making rustling sounds, as if telling something.

Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian began to teach Lin Hongwan a lesson. Their palms were as hard as iron and stone, and every blow made Lin Hongwan grimace in pain. He was spinning in place like a small spinning top, wailing.

However, just when the atmosphere was tense to the extreme, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly stopped. He looked at Lin Hongwan, who was in tears due to the pain, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart. He remembered that he was also punished by his father for being naughty when he was a child, and the pain and grievance were still vivid in his mind. He took a deep breath, tried to calm down, then squatted down and said to Lin Hongwan: "Hongwan, do you know why I hit you?"

Lin Hongwan looked up at Lin Xiaofeng, tears in his eyes. He shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.

Lin Xiaofeng continued, "I beat you because you harmed so many people! Hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, that's the wealth of so many people! You set up traps to deceive people, and repeatedly deceived others' trust... Do you think that you didn't cheat just because you won the last bet? Now it seems that your accidental hit is a good thing, so that you won't go astray. If I don't beat you today, you don't know how many people you will harm in the future!"

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the ancient streets, dyeing the blue brick road surface with a light golden color. The ancient trees on both sides of the street swayed their branches and leaves gently in the breeze, making rustling sounds, as if telling the vicissitudes of time.

In this quiet evening, a shrill cry broke the silence. A child about seven or eight years old, wearing tattered clothes, with tears on his face, was curled up in the corner of the street, crying. He was Lin Hongwan, and his eyes, which were once clear and bright, were now filled with fear and helplessness.

Lin Hongwan hugged his knees tightly with both hands, his body trembling slightly, trying to defend himself: "Stop hitting me, stop hitting me. Dad, you were the first one to lie... In your book, it was said that Cao Pino would grow a pig nose if he lied, but his nose didn't get longer when he lied. I've tried it." There was a hint of childish trembling in his voice, as if he was accusing fate of being unfair.

Not far away, a burly middle-aged man was walking towards them angrily. He was Lin Hongwan's father, Lin Xiaofeng. His face was full of anger and disappointment, and he held a belt tightly in his hand, as if he would swing it at the poor child again at any time.

"Shut up!" Lin Xiaofeng yelled in exasperation, his voice echoing in the empty street, shaking the leaves around him. He walked up to Lin Hongwan, and seeing his son's red butt, his anger grew even stronger. He threw the belt to the ground fiercely, making a loud "snap" sound, which frightened Lin Hongwan so much that he trembled.

"I'll deal with you when we get home tonight!" Lin Xiaofeng gritted his teeth and said, his eyes full of anger. After saying that, he turned to look at Li Dexian, who was pointing at Li Lingjue with a sly smile on his face.

Lin Xiaofeng looked in the direction Li Dexian pointed, and saw Li Lingjue standing not far away. His face was pale, and his eyes were full of fear. He was wearing luxurious brocade clothes, but he looked so powerless at this moment. Lin Xiaofeng walked up to him and looked at him sternly: "Your Highness, it's your turn." His voice was like an icy wind in the cold winter, which made Li Lingjue shiver involuntarily.

Seeing this, Li Dexian shouted, "Beast! Kneel down and listen!" His voice was like thunder, booming in Li Lingjue's ears. Li Lingjue was frightened and trembled. He knelt on the ground with a plop. The sound of his knees hitting the ground was particularly clear in the empty street. At this moment, he was like a lamb to be slaughtered, full of fear and helplessness.

Lin Xiaofeng put his hands behind his back and looked at Li Lingjue with disappointment. His eyes were like torches, as if he could see through people's hearts. He sighed deeply and said earnestly: "You are an accomplice in setting up a trap to deceive the people. Have you ever thought about the consequences?" Although his tone was calm, every word was like a steel needle piercing Li Lingjue's heart.

Li Lingjue lowered his head and answered in a muffled voice, "I don't know." His voice was full of trembling and fear. He didn't dare to look up at Lin Xiaofeng, as if he would see his father's extremely disappointed eyes.

Lin Xiaofeng paced back and forth, his eyes fixed on Li Lingjue. He felt mixed emotions, angry at the child's ignorance and naivety, but also sad. He sighed deeply and continued, "Gambling is the most harmful thing in the world. As the grandson of the emperor, you don't want to set a good example for the people of the world, but instead lure the people to gamble. How will you face the officials of the court in the future!" His voice became more and more severe, as if he wanted to expose Li Lingjue's crimes one by one.

At this moment, Li Lingjue seemed to be crushed by Lin Xiaofeng's words. His shoulders trembled slightly, and tears welled up in his eyes. He raised his head and looked at Lin Xiaofeng's stern and disappointed eyes, his heart filled with regret and self-blame. He knew he was wrong, extremely wrong. He lowered his head, as if to hide his shame.

When Lin Xiaofeng saw Li Lingjue's appearance, he could not help but feel sympathy and pity. He squatted down, put one hand on Li Lingjue's shoulder, and said earnestly: "Your Highness, as the grandson of the emperor, you should act like a grandson of the emperor! Cheating your father is an act of disloyalty, and betraying your friends is an act of injustice!" His voice was like a spring breeze, warm and touching.

Li Lingjue raised his head and looked at Lin Xiaofeng's kind and determined eyes. A warm current surged in his heart. He knew that he had met someone who really cared about him. He took a deep breath and said with courage: "Master... I was wrong... I promise there won't be a next time." His voice was trembling but firm and powerful, as if he wanted to express his determination.

Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but feel relieved when he heard Li Lingjue's words. He knew that the child had realized his mistakes and was willing to correct them. He nodded and said, "Your Highness is a good child because he can recognize his mistakes and is willing to correct them. But you must remember the lesson this time and don't make the same mistake again."

The morning sun shines through the mist and shines on every corner of Jing'an Town, covering this peaceful land with a layer of golden light. In this tranquility, Li Dexian sits alone on the stone steps in front of the door, looking into the distance, his brows furrowed, his face full of doubts and confusion.

The corners of his mouth moved slightly, as if he was trying to answer the question in his heart, but he couldn't seem to find the answer. He licked his dry lips, as if he was savoring every word that Lao Lin had just said. Lao Lin's tone, which was slightly reproachful and full of disappointment, made him feel an inexplicable pressure. He felt a little dissatisfied and even a little angry, but he knew that this was not the solution to the problem. He took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner fluctuations.

At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng came from a distance. His steps were steady and powerful, and every step seemed to tell people his firmness and determination. He walked in front of Li Dexian and raised his hand to stop Li Dexian from making trouble. His eyes were full of reproach, but more of it was a deep self-blame and regret. He sighed, as if all the weight was on his shoulders.

"Okay, you are indeed wrong." Lin Xiaofeng's voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer hitting Li Dexian's heart, "But as your master, I also have an unshirkable responsibility. This is because I didn't discipline you enough."

Li Dexian looked up at Lin Xiaofeng, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He had never seen Lin Xiaofeng blame himself so much, which made him feel a little uneasy. He lowered his head, not daring to look directly into Lin Xiaofeng's eyes.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at Li Dexian, with a complex emotion in his eyes. He knew that although Li Dexian was young, he had a kind heart. Although Li Dexian was at fault this time, Lin Xiaofeng also understood that as a master, he also had a great responsibility. He took a deep breath, and then slowly said: "Ling Jue, you must remember the lesson this time, and never make the same mistake again in the future."

Li Lingjue is Li Dexian's apprentice and another party involved in this incident. He stood aside and listened to Lin Xiaofeng's words silently. His face was pale, and his eyes were full of fear and uneasiness. He knew that he had really done something wrong this time, and it was outrageous. He looked up at Lin Xiaofeng, his eyes full of regret and guilt.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at Li Lingjue, with a gentle light in his eyes. He knew that Li Lingjue was still young and had a long way to go. He couldn't let this mistake ruin Li Lingjue's future. He walked to Li Lingjue's side, patted him on the shoulder gently, and said, "Lingjue, I know you are very regretful and scared now. But you have to remember that everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes and not let the same mistakes happen again."

Li Lingjue looked up at Lin Xiaofeng, a glimmer of gratitude flashed in his eyes. He nodded, as if to tell Lin Xiaofeng that he understood.

Then Lin Xiaofeng asked Li Lingjue to take out the banknotes that he had cheated to deal with the aftermath. Li Lingjue turned and left silently, his back stretched very long in the sun. Not long after, he came back with a small box. When Lin Xiaofeng opened the box and saw that it was full of banknotes, he breathed a sigh of relief and felt a lot more relaxed. Fortunately, no disaster had occurred, otherwise he would have had to pay more money.

After dealing with everything, Lin Xiaofeng stood at the entrance of Jing'an Primary School and looked at the two teenagers in front of him - Li Lingjue and Lin Hongwan. There was no expression on his face, but his eyes were full of complicated emotions. He took a deep breath and said lightly: "You two have committed a serious crime. You can escape the death penalty, but you can't escape the punishment of living. From today on, you are expelled from Jing'an Primary School."

In the afterglow of the evening, Li Lingjue's figure seemed increasingly lonely and fragile. He stood in the shadow of the teaching building, his face, which was once full of vitality, now looked like an autumn leaf hit by frost, losing its proper color. His heart seemed to be ripped apart by an invisible knife, and the pain was so great that every breath he took was like a sharp thorn piercing his heart.

Lin Hongwan, at this moment, was like a young animal abandoned in an ice cave, shivering. He looked at Lin Xiaofeng's indifferent back, tears welling up in his eyes, and finally burst out like a flood. He burst into tears, shouting at the top of his lungs, his voice full of despair and helplessness. Tears slid down his cheeks, soaking his school uniform that he was once proud of.

Li Lingjue stood aside silently, his eyes also filled with tears. He looked at Lin Hongwan's painful appearance, and an indescribable sadness surged in his heart. He knew that any words of comfort at this moment were futile, and only companionship was the best way to give each other strength. So, he walked forward and silently helped Lin Hongwan up. The two people's eyes met in the air, and each saw the firmness and determination in each other's eyes.

They supported each other and walked towards the outside of the teaching building step by step. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, covering them with a layer of golden light. However, this light could not warm their cold hearts. They knew that what awaited them would be a road full of thorns.

Lin Xiaofeng stood in the distance, watching their backs as they left, with a complex emotion in his heart. He knew that his decision was undoubtedly cruel to the two children. However, he also understood that only by letting them experience setbacks and hardships can they truly grow up. He took a deep breath, then turned to Li Dexian and said, "Your Highness, your child is also at my house today. Come with me tonight, and we will teach him a lesson so that he will learn his lesson."

Li Dexian frowned upon hearing this. He looked at Lin Xiaofeng's determined eyes and couldn't help but waver in his heart. He knew that Lin Xiaofeng was a principled man and his decision must have been made after careful consideration. However, he was also worried that his son would be hit too hard. He sighed and shook his head helplessly: "Old Lin, if you expel both of them, where will our children go to school in the future? You can't let Li Lingjue go back to the East Palace, right? My son has always been honest and never tells lies."

Lin Xiaofeng shook his head and said, "No. If they don't realize the seriousness of their mistakes, then these bad apples must not stay in school. We have to be responsible for other students. After all, their parents have paid the tuition, and we have the responsibility to provide a good learning environment."

Li Dexian was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly: "You are right. I did think too simply about education before. I thought some ideas could be mechanically applied to children, but now it seems that I was wrong. I need to change my way of thinking to educate my children."

Lin Xiaofeng smiled with satisfaction. He looked up at the sky with a determined light in his eyes. "I can accept that my child becomes an ordinary waste, but I absolutely cannot accept that he hurts others! Although these two children are precocious, the rigid education method may not be suitable for them. It's time for them to face the reality earlier and learn to sympathize and understand others. Therefore, I can only use my trump card!"

"What's the killer weapon?" Li Dexian asked curiously, his face full of confusion and expectation.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly and slowly uttered three words: "Metamorphosis."

"Metamorphosis? What is that?" Li Dexian became even more curious. He couldn't wait to learn about this so-called "trump card".

Lin Xiaofeng explained: "We just choose a suitable poor family and let them experience the difficulties and hardships of life firsthand. In this way, they will know what kind of people they have hurt are like. When they learn to empathize and sympathize with the weak, our education will be successful."

Li Dexian fell into deep thought after hearing this, and he recalled his past experiences. At that time, he had just returned to the capital from Yangqu County. He went to a farmer's house to stay for one night and tasted their food in person. The taste was sour and rotten! It made him unforgettable for life! It was also from that time that he truly understood how difficult and hard life was for the people! He sighed and said, "Yeah... time flies, and many years have passed in a flash. We all have our own children and families. But speaking of it, I am quite satisfied with my kid! Well... Hongli is not bad! He is so cunning at a young age. I think he will be very successful in the future!"

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes twitched unconsciously when he heard this. He turned around, sighed quietly, and chanted: "Everyone raises a son hoping that he will be smart, but I have been misled by my intelligence all my life. I only hope that my child will be stupid and rude, and will become an official without any disaster or trouble."

Li Dexian's eyes lit up when he heard this: "What a great poem! I didn't expect you, Old Lin, to have such literary talent! This poem is complete and philosophical, it's really rare to see it!"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly: "Really? Haha... Then write it down quickly!" He patted Li Dexian on the shoulder, and the two smiled at each other. (End of this chapter)