How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 108 Returning Home in Glory: Everyone Was Shocked, and Mixed Feelings of Joy and Sorrow
Inside the Prefectural Government.

Tensions.

Yang Ming and the others felt the pressure increase exponentially.

The pressure from Prefect Zhao made them uneasy. Although they had followed Lin Fan for a long time and naturally learned a lot of his skills, these skills were based on absolute strength.

Without absolute strength, everything is just empty talk.

Now that Commander Qin has arrived, he immediately asked them to lay down their weapons. They know that once they lay down their weapons, they will have no leverage to contend with Prefect Zhao.

"Put down your weapons right now!" Qin Zhenfu roared.

Just as Yang Ming and his group were wondering how to solve the problem, cheers came from outside the mansion.

"Master Lin is back!!!"

When the cheers reached the prefectural government.

The expressions on the faces of all the constables present changed instantly.

The initial unease and anxiety vanished without a trace, replaced by excitement and exhilaration.

"The head instructor is back! The head instructor is back!"

The constables straightened their backs. At this moment, they finally understood how important Chief Squad Leader Lin was to them. As long as Chief Squad Leader Lin was there, their backs, which had been broken by others, naturally straightened up again.

If you had to pick someone who's feeling the most miserable right now...

No one but Prefect Zhao could be chosen.

His excited and arrogant expression vanished, replaced by astonishment. What... what's going on? He beat up the censor and still came back alive?

Is the imperial court so shameless?

He beat up an imperial censor.

Prefect Zhao turned to look at the entrance. The expressions on the faces of the people didn't seem to be lying; that wretched Lin Fan had indeed returned safely.

Qin Zhenfu was also in an awkward position.

Oh no, we've come at the worst possible time.

He swore that he had not come to help Prefect Zhao; he was there to maintain stability and had no other intentions.

But now, all he wants to know is, will the man surnamed Lin believe it?

"Brothers, the magistrate is back! Let's go out and greet him!" Yang Ming shouted excitedly, then looked at the dazed Magistrate Zhao, "The prisoners are locked up in the jail. Go ahead and try to rob them if you want."

Unlike before, they didn't try to stop them. Instead, they generously made way for them, their eyes playful, clearly less tense than before.

Prefect Zhao stood there, not daring to move an inch. He glanced at Commander Qin, said nothing, and walked out of the mansion with a cold face. He really wanted to see what was going on with the man surnamed Lin.

When he came outside.

Senseless.

Staring blankly at the grand spectacle before him.

As a prefect, he had seen the world and knew that the scene before him was extraordinary. He looked at the armored cavalrymen, each of whom was majestic and exuded a murderous aura. They were clearly the elite of the elite.

His gaze shifted and landed on Lin Fan, who was now riding on horseback, looking down at him with a smile on his lips.

"You... how could you come back?" Prefect Zhao blurted out without thinking.

"Be bold!"

The eunuch who had been following them throughout shouted in a sharp voice, "Why don't you, a mere prefect of Anzhou, kneel before the Divine Martial General?"

The eunuchs who worked in the palace were incredibly shrewd and resourceful. Although he didn't know the situation in Anzhou, he kept the people's words in mind after entering the city.

Taking advantage of the absence of the Divine Martial General, the Prefect of Anzhou led a group of people to cause trouble at the Anzhou Prefecture.

Isn't this courting death?

"what?"

Prefect Zhao was stunned, his mouth slightly agape, his mind filled with the eunuch's words.

Divine Martial General?
What is this stuff?
The eunuch said with considerable dissatisfaction, "You prefect, how dare you be so audacious! This man is the Divine Martial General, personally appointed by the current Emperor, and the Commander of the Divine Martial Division. How dare you not kneel?"

Prefect Zhao's mind went blank, and he was in a daze, but as the eunuch's angry shouts exploded in his mind, he instantly came back to his senses.

Pfft!
His knees buckled, and he knelt down decisively, head bowed, wanting only to know where he was.
"This humble official pays respects to the Divine Martial General!!!" Prefect Zhao shouted, his voice trembling.

"Hmph!" The eunuch snorted coldly, dismounted, and walked straight past Prefect Zhao to the steps. He respectfully unfurled the imperial edict, cleared his throat, and raised his voice, "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I have heard..."

The eunuch read the contents of the imperial edict aloud again in Anzhou.

The more Prefect Zhao and Commander Qin listened, the more terrified they became.

The people looked at each other, and although they didn't quite understand some of the words, they knew that this was the current emperor's approval of Lord Lin.

Number one in the world!

Divine General!
He holds the highest official rank!
A special Fourth Division, the Divine Martial Division, has been established!

These messages were so shocking that everyone at the scene felt a little breathless.

After reading the imperial edict, the eunuch walked up to Prefect Zhao and said, "You prefect are truly ungrateful. The Divine Martial General has returned to Anzhou in glory, and you dare to act like this. When I return, I will certainly report this to His Majesty."

Prefect Zhao panicked completely, pleading, "Your Excellency, spare me! Your Excellency, spare me!"

The eunuch waved his leg dismissively, preventing the prefect from grabbing his trouser leg.

Qin Zhenfu, who had been standing the whole time, also came to his senses and quickly knelt down, saying, "This humble official greets the Divine Martial General."

The people knelt down one after another, saying, "This humble subject pays respects to the Divine Martial General."

The constables from the magistrate's office also quickly knelt down.

Lin Fan said, "Fellow villagers, brothers of the Public Security Bureau, please get up."

"Thank you, General Shenwu."

The people and the officials shouted.

Prefect Zhao and Commander Qin also prepared to get up.

"Hey, who told you two to get up?" Lin Fan asked.

Upon hearing this, Prefect Zhao, who had just lifted his knees, was so frightened that he knelt down again.

He's really panicking now.

Even feeling lost.

How could this be? Things shouldn't be like this. This guy clearly committed a serious crime, so how come he was appointed as the Divine Martial General after just a trip to the capital, and even has the Divine Martial Division to be established, ranking alongside the other three divisions as the fourth division?

This is more than just taking off; it's practically reaching the pinnacle of power, wielding absolute authority.

Let alone a mere prefect, even the Grand Tutor of the court would probably have to address him as the Divine Martial General.

at this time.

The constables of the garrison looked at their master with shining eyes.

They all felt like they were dreaming.

They never expected that their master would rise to such heights and become the Divine Martial General. They had just heard the imperial decree, which granted him a first-rank official position and real power.

Thinking about the pressure they endured during this time when the adults were away.

Now it seems that everything is gone forever.

If we're talking about who was the most excited, it would definitely be Li Zhengdao.

The bet was won.

This time, the gamble paid off.

"Prefect Zhao, crawl over here, this general is dismounting," Lin Fan said calmly.

Prefect Zhao was very nimble; he used both hands and feet to quickly climb off the horse. Lin Fan smiled, flipped over, and stepped on Prefect Zhao's back, forcing him to grit his teeth and endure the pressure.

Lin Fan walked up the steps, faced all the people present, clasped his hands and said, "Thank you for your concern, fellow villagers. The current emperor is a wise ruler. How could he be deceived by anyone? Not only did he not blame you, but he also bestowed grace upon you."

The people were overjoyed and cheered loudly.

"Yang Ming, what's the deal with this Prefect Zhao?" Lin Fan asked.

Yang Ming said, "Sir, while you were away, Prefect Zhao brought his yamen runners to the police station and demanded that we release the prisoners we were holding. When we refused, he threatened us."

At this moment, Prefect Zhao was covered in sweat, trembling and opening his mouth several times, wanting to explain himself, but he just couldn't say a word.

Because everything Yang Ming said was true.

He did indeed want to release the prisoners.

"Prefect Zhao, raise your head." Lin Fan stared intently at Prefect Zhao. When Prefect Zhao raised his terrified face, a loud bang suddenly rang in his ears, "How dare you, you audacious dog, come to the Prefectural Office to break him out of prison while I'm away! What do you have to say for yourself?"

"General, I'm innocent!" Prefect Zhao knew he was finished, with absolutely no hope left.

"You're wronging me!" Lin Fan roared. "Men, arrest Prefect Zhao and send him to prison. We'll interrogate him on another day and make him confess everything he's done."

"Yes, my lord."

As soon as he finished speaking, the constables took down the kneeling Prefect Zhao.

"General, I'm innocent! I'm innocent!" At this moment, Prefect Zhao did not continue to shout the same words he always used to say: I am an official of the imperial court, you have no right to arrest me.

It can be read aloud along with the imperial edict.

Lin Fan, as the commander of the Divine Martial Division, had the responsibility of supervising all officials, and thus completely shattered Prefect Zhao's self-righteous means of saving his life.

"Drag him away." Lin Fan waved his hand.

Gradually, Prefect Zhao's shrill screams faded into the distance and eventually disappeared.

Lin Fan looked at Commander Qin and asked with a teasing smile, "Commander Qin, what brings you here?"

Qin Zhenfu nervously swallowed and raised his head. "General, I learned that the prefect had brought his yamen runners to cause trouble at the Zhi'an Prefecture. To prevent any conflict, I came here specifically to maintain order."

"is it?"

"It's absolutely true."

Lin Fan laughed and said, "Whether it's true or false is not up to you to decide, but up to me. You and Prefect Zhao are birds of a feather. I'm too lazy to listen to your explanation. Men, seize him."

"Yes."

The constables walked toward Qin Zhenfu.

The soldiers who had come with Qin Zhenfu looked at each other, somewhat hesitant.

Lin Fan naturally witnessed this scene. "How dare you! Are you trying to rebel?"

Hear this.

The soldiers dared not move.

Qin Zhenfu struggled, "Lord Lin, what have I done wrong? I'm here to maintain stability. I haven't done anything wrong."

Lin Fan waved his hand, not wanting to hear another word of nonsense.

After all those who should be arrested have been arrested.

Lin Fan walked towards the government office, followed by his constables. The eunuch hurriedly ordered his men to carry the gifts bestowed by His Majesty inside.

The people had been gathered at the entrance, exchanging ideas on the spot.

"Look at this, how impressive! Our Anzhou has finally produced a great figure."

"Yes, the moment I saw Master Lin, I knew he was no ordinary man. He was the best in the world, a divine and mighty general. If it weren't for Master Lin, the highest official I would have ever seen in my life would probably have been a prefect."

"Do you think our Master Lin is going to leave Anzhou?"

As soon as these words came out.

The lively scene just moments before fell silent instantly.

The people stared at each other in disbelief.

They never imagined they would be so reluctant to see an official leave.

"Perhaps Master Lin won't leave."

"Are you stupid? Didn't you hear the imperial edict just now? The Divine Martial General is a first-rank official, and a special Divine Martial Division will be established. How can he stay in Anzhou?"

"..."

The people sighed and complained.

……

In the prefectural government compound.

Lin Fan summoned all his trusted men to the jail cell.

"Deputy Squad Leader Li, you're quite impressive, exceeding my expectations."

When he learned from Yang Ming that Li Zhengdao had also chosen to confront the prefect, he was stunned. After all, Li Zhengdao was a wise man who knew when to yield to circumstances.

Li Zhengdao said with a smile, "Sir, what are you saying? I am a soldier you trained. If I don't follow you, who else can I follow?"

Lin Fan smiled and stretched out his finger, waving it.

Li Zhengdao also had a smile on his face. He was in such a comfortable state that he felt extremely good. If there weren't so many people around, he would have wanted to shout out loud.

"Alright, let's get down to business," Lin Fan said.

Everyone immediately became serious.

Lin Fan said, "You all heard the contents of the imperial edict just now. His Majesty trusts me to establish the Divine Martial Division, which will be ranked as the fourth division alongside the three divisions. The scope of responsibility is very wide, so naturally a lot of manpower will be needed. You have all followed me for a long time, so you are one of us."

No one interrupted.

Everyone held their breath.

They knew that what the adults were about to say was important, as it concerned each of their futures and prospects.

“I once said that as long as I can get back up, I will never let down any of my brothers. I mean what I say, so I’ve decided to take you all with me to the capital,” Lin Fan said.

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone was so excited that their faces turned red, and they all clenched their fists.

Especially Qian Tao, Wu Yong, and Ding Peng, who were originally just low-ranking members of the gang and were insignificant figures, but after following Brother Lin...

They never imagined that their lives could be so rich and colorful.

Even those starting from the very bottom can follow in Brother Lin's footsteps to the capital.

This is something they cannot imagine.

It's something I can't even imagine.

Ning Yu said, "You guys are really lucky this time. His Majesty won't interfere with the affairs of the Divine Martial Division, nor will he send anyone in. In other words, once you arrive at the Divine Martial Division in the capital, you will be among the first batch of veterans. As long as you perform well in the future, I dare not say you will be at the highest rank, but you will start at least at the fourth rank."

The pie Lin Fan threw out was already big enough.

Ning Yu's words were like a bomb, leaving everyone stunned and bewildered, unable to process what she had just said.

Li Zhengdao stood there, his fists clenched, a dazzling light shining in his eyes.

He swore secretly.

You must work hard!

"My lord, how many people should we take with us to the capital this time?" Yang Ming asked.

Lin Fan said, "That's not urgent for now. I need to think about the quota carefully."

He certainly couldn't take everyone with him.

We need to leave capable people in the local area.

He was promoted to chief supervisor, in charge of one prefecture and eight counties.

Since the scope of the Divine Martial Division overlaps with that of the other three divisions, then we should take it from them. How can the authority under the jurisdiction of the Divine Martial Division be encroached upon by other institutions?

night.

In the mansion.

After the Ninth Prince painstakingly prepared a meal, he was allowed to sit down and eat with Lin Fan's permission. In the past, he would always actively introduce the dishes.

But now, he sits at the table with his mouth agape, completely ignoring the food in front of him.

It was as if the person had been frozen in place.

While eating, Ning Yu kept glancing at the other person's expression and couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

But suddenly, a possibility occurred to her.

Now that His Majesty trusts him so much and gives him important responsibilities, it goes without saying how diligently the princes used to run to him before he left the capital.

Their intentions were clearly written on their faces.

I want to sit on the throne.

But the master wasn't very interested in them, and even ignored them.

Now the Ninth Prince is humbly and dutifully serving his master. What if, in the end, the throne is snatched away by the Ninth Prince?

The eldest prince has the support of the Grand Tutor, but the Grand Tutor can only suffer in silence in front of his master.

What good is immense power?

My master doesn't care about power; he only cares about fists.

"Xiao Jiu, what's wrong?" Lin Fan noticed that Huang Xiao Jiu was absent-minded and reached out to touch his forehead. "You don't have a fever, so why aren't you eating? What are you standing there for?"

The Ninth Prince snapped out of his reverie, paused for a moment, and shook his head, saying, "No, I was just thinking about something."

"It's good that you're alright. You should also get ready. You'll be coming back to the capital with me in a while. Your cooking skills are really good, they suit my taste perfectly. In a few years, I'll find you a virtuous and beautiful girl in the capital and arrange your marriage."

"what?"

"Hmm? Is there a problem?" Lin Fan asked.

The Ninth Prince quickly shook his head, "No, no."

For the Ninth Prince, everything that was happening now was completely beyond his imagination.

How did a perfectly good headmaster suddenly become a Divine Martial General after just one trip to the capital, with a special Divine Martial Division established for him as its commander? Others might not understand, but how could he not?
This is someone whose power has been completely relinquished by his father, the emperor.

puff!

Ning Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud. Facing the questioning look her master gave her, she quickly said, "Master, is working in your manor also a way to arrange marriages?"

Lin Fan smiled and said, "That's for sure. I've always been quite friendly to my own people."

Ning Yu smiled at the Ninth Prince and said, "Little Ninth, look how good your master is to you. He's even arranging a marriage for you. I have a friend in the capital, the daughter of Lord Qiu. I've heard she's beautiful, virtuous, and gentle. I'll try to set you up."

"Although your status may seem unworthy of him, my master is now the Divine Martial General, holding a high position and great power. You have benefited from his influence, so there shouldn't be any major problems."

The Ninth Prince, who was just about to pick up his bowl and chopsticks, twitched his lips as the image of that square face weighing 170 or 180 pounds flashed through his mind.

Sis, please stop messing with me.

I am afraid.

……

a few days later.

Yong'an County.

Since Lord Lin appeared in Yong'an County, the lives of the people have been very stable.

The former thugs and hooligans have disappeared.

Although Zhongyi Hall is still a gang in Yong'an, its current leader, Wang Changhai, manages his subordinates very strictly and has a supervisory team to investigate whether anyone is bullying the people.

If anyone does so, they will not only be severely punished within the Loyalty Hall, but will also be sent to the Security Bureau afterward.

Stalls near the city gate.

A merchant who came to Yong'an from elsewhere did not go to the restaurants, but instead ordered a bowl of wontons from a nearby stall after entering the city.

The business wasn't too busy at the moment, and seeing that the customer wanted to chat, the stall owner took the initiative to sit down and keep him company. "The security in Yong'an is really good," the out-of-town businessman remarked.

The stall owner laughed and said, "That's for sure. It's all thanks to Master Lin. When he was the head of the gang here, he carried out a purge of the gangs in the city. Now you won't be afraid of encountering bandits when you come to Yong'an, right?"

The merchant nodded, "Yes, we're really not afraid anymore. We haven't encountered any. This Master Lin is truly an extraordinary figure. After he was transferred to Anzhou as the chief commander, he ordered the security prefectures of the eight counties to suppress bandits. The bandit problem in our area has decreased a lot. The only pity is that Master Lin was unable to eradicate the gangs in our area. Although those gangs are much more restrained than before, conflicts still occur."

The stall owner said, "Be content."

"That's true, we should indeed be content."

When the stall owner saw that a customer had arrived, he stood up and said with emotion, "I wonder when Grandpa Lin will come back to see us. We all miss him very much."

If you ask which region's people miss Lin Fan the most...

Naturally, it is the people of Yong'an.

Love the house and the bird.

The people also respected Wang Changhai very much.

Sudden.

The dull thud of hooves echoed outside the city gate, a mighty and imposing sound, as if a vast army were approaching.

It instantly attracted everyone's attention.

As the iron cavalry first appeared in everyone's sight, the surrounding people were immediately drawn to them. Then came the great banners, majestic and awe-inspiring.

The two characters "神武" (Shenwu).

This left the people very puzzled.

But they also understood that the person who had come to Yong'an must be a truly important figure.

When Lin Fan appeared on horseback, the people who saw him rubbed their eyes, as if in disbelief. Then, they heard Lin Fan's voice.

"Fellow villagers, I'm back."

As soon as these words came out.

The people waiting near the city gate opened their mouths slightly, and then burst into a thunderous cheer.

"Master Lin, you're back."

A wave of sound spread out.

The people went completely mad, roaring and shouting.

The vendors eating wontons at the stall also stood up, their eyes burning as they looked at the figure. The stall owner immediately put down all his work, squeezed into the crowd, and waved his arms along with the crowd.

"Master Lin, Master Lin..."

Lin Fan waved to the villagers, saying, "How have you all been? I've missed you all very much."

"Mr. Lin, we miss you too."

"You've finally come back to see us."

The people followed the procession.

All the people put aside everything else, even neglecting their own stalls.

The accompanying eunuchs observed everything that was happening around them.

I never imagined that the Divine Warrior General would be so beloved by the people.

This shows that when the General served in Yong'an and Anzhou, he was truly dedicated to serving the people. Otherwise, how could he have received such treatment?

gradually.

More and more people are joining the procession.

Some people saw that there was a lot of noise over there and didn't know what was going on, but driven by curiosity, they moved closer and saw Lin Fan.

All curiosity and indifference vanished without a trace.

It all turned into frenzied shouting and revelry.

A teahouse.

Qin Si sipped his tea, looking very worried. The task that Master Lin had entrusted to him was still a complete mystery, mainly because Yan Yushu was too cunning and impossible to investigate.

"Fourth Master, another one of our brothers was dragged into an alley and beaten up yesterday. It's too difficult to track down and investigate." Peng Chang said helplessly.

Qin Si said coldly, "I don't care how difficult it is for you. Even if you get beaten so badly that your own parents don't recognize you, you still have to follow and investigate what Master Lin ordered. Think about how long Master Lin has been gone, and I haven't even delivered a single word. Do you know what Master Lin thinks of me?"

Sudden.

A young man rushed to the teahouse's attic.

"Fourth Master, Fourth Master..."

The younger brother, his voice urgent, ran up to Qin Si, clutching his waist and panting heavily.

"Did you find something?" Qin Si's eyes lit up.

"no……"

Qin Si's spirits, which had just been lifted, sank again. Just as he was about to reprimand his underling for making a fuss without finding anything, what his underling said next completely stunned him.

"Fourth Master, Master Lin is back! Master Lin is back!" the underling said.

Qin Si suddenly stood up, his face beaming with joy, "You're back! Where have you been?"

"There were so many people at Da Niu's blacksmith shop, it was impossible to squeeze in." The younger brother was deeply shocked by the scene. Just as he was about to tell Fourth Master that Master Lin's returning entourage was extraordinary, Fourth Master was nowhere to be seen.

"Fourth Master, wait for me!" Peng Chang was still on the second floor, holding onto the railing, and shouted loudly at Qin Si, who had already reached the street.

……

Da Niu Blacksmith Shop.

The apprentices in the shop stared blankly at the scene before them.

They had just been forging iron when suddenly a large army appeared. The people crowded over, not knowing what was happening, but when they saw the iron cavalry, their hearts skipped a beat.

The visitor is extraordinary.

When Lin Fan appeared, they stared in disbelief, recognizing him as none other than Master Lin.
They were also customers of their blacksmith shop.

The master craftsman personally forged the iron rod for the other party.

The eunuch said, "Where is your master? Quickly send him to receive the reward."

The apprentices looked back. Their master was resting, but some apprentices had already gone to call him. Soon, the master, led by his apprentices, came trembling and looking panicked.

When the old master saw Master Lin, he smiled, and Lin Fan smiled as well.

"Are you the master chef here?" the eunuch asked.

The old craftsman quickly and respectfully replied, "It is I, a humble commoner."

"Receive the imperial decree."

As soon as these words came out.

The master craftsman and his apprentices all knelt down.

The eunuch read aloud the imperial edict: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Yong'an Da Niu Blacksmith Shop, having forged the divine silver staff for the Divine Martial General to aid him in his triumph on the arena, is hereby bestowed the title of 'Number One Blacksmith Shop Under Heaven,' and awarded a reward of one hundred taels of gold and an imperial plaque. So be it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his attendants carried the imperial plaque to the master craftsman.

At this moment, the master and apprentices kneeling there were stunned and could not come back to their senses for a long time.

Those words were still echoing in their minds.

The best blacksmith shop in the world?
what?
This was bestowed upon us by the Emperor himself.

"What are you standing there for? Accept the imperial decree!" the eunuch urged.

The old master craftsman suddenly came to his senses, trembling as he respectfully accepted the imperial edict, saying, "This humble subject thanks Your Majesty for your great favor."

Immediately, the old master knelt down heavily before Lin Fan, saying, "Master Lin, you are my benefactor."

The old master craftsman's wish was simple: he hoped that Da Niu Blacksmith Shop would be remembered for all time. He never expected that it would come so suddenly.

Lin Fan laughed and said, "Get up. In the end, it's because your blacksmith shop has good skills. I'm very comfortable using this silver rod."

"Master Lin, I'm so glad you're satisfied." The old master craftsman was in tears, his face flushed with excitement, as if he might faint at any moment.

The onlookers were very envious.

The eunuch said, "General, it's time to go see your sworn sister."

"Ah."

Lin Fan nodded.

……

Wangfu.

living room.

A guest came to Wang Changhai's house. The guest was a relative of Wang's, similar to a cousin. Wang's mother and the guest's mother were sisters.

But in this era, once a woman gets married, she's often separated from her husband by vast distances, and it's hard to say when she'll see him again.

"Cousin, cousin-in-law, although my Chang Hai is the leader of the Zhongyi Hall, he's not the kind of evil person you think he is," Wang Shi quickly explained to her cousin and cousin-in-law when she saw that her husband's expression was not good.

She never expected that her cousin, whom she hadn't seen for many years, would suddenly visit.

Later I learned that my cousin's husband, who was an official, had been promoted to a sixth-rank official and was going to be the prefect of another prefecture. He just happened to be passing through Yong'an on his way.

Although they hadn't seen each other for many years, the family ties remained, and Wang was naturally very enthusiastic. But who would have thought that her cousin and her husband would act so arrogantly as soon as they arrived?

She frequently lectured her husband, her words revealing a deep disdain for the gang.

Although it wasn't very obvious, everyone understood the meaning.

My cousin said, "Cousin, brother-in-law, you don't understand. A gang is a gang. My husband is a sixth-rank prefect after he takes office. The first thing he has to do is to put a stop to the local gang leaders."

Wang Changhai, sitting there, felt extremely uncomfortable, as if he were sitting on pins and needles.

Made.

He had wanted to leave for a long time, but then he thought, after all, she was his wife's cousin, and he could tolerate it.

"Thank you for your concern, cousin and brother-in-law. I, Wang Changhai, understand this principle, but our Zhongyi Hall has an excellent reputation in Yong'an," Wang Changhai said.

My cousin shook her head and said, "This reputation isn't something you can just say is good or bad. Whether it's good or bad depends on the local officials. My husband only needs to say one word to your county magistrate, and the Zhongyi Hall can be disbanded. My cousin-in-law can arrest people just like that. Then we'll be left with no one to turn to."

Horse riding.

Wang Changhai took a deep breath and forced himself to remain calm. He realized that this person was here to show off.

He really wanted to tell them, "What are you pretending for in front of my wife?"

His sworn brother is the chief officer of Anzhou, awarded the title of Loyal and Brave Colonel, and is also a sixth-rank official. He respects your cousin very much. Why do you have to pretend like this in front of us?
But I just let it go.

No matter what, her brother-in-law is a sixth-rank prefect, so she shouldn't cause Lin Fan any trouble.

My cousin was feeling a bittersweet mix of emotions at that moment.

She was deliberately showing off; it was truly remarkable that her husband had been promoted to the sixth rank, especially since they had given their daughter to that high-ranking official as his sixth concubine.

“My cousin is right,” Wang Changhai said.

My cousin was very satisfied with her brother-in-law's attitude.

When she passed through Yong'an, she remembered what her mother had once said: "Everyone says that your aunt will have a better life than me in the future. I accept that from your mother, but you must do your best to be better than your mother."

That's why she came here specifically to see it.

After all, her husband was a sixth-rank prefect, and even the county magistrate of Yong'an had to bow to him.

Not wanting her husband to stay in the living room any longer, Wang said, "Cousin, brother-in-law, let me take you for a stroll in the city. Changhai still has some business to attend to at the village office."

My cousin complained, "Cousin, we're all here. What could be more important to my brother-in-law than being with us? Besides, the magistrate will be here to keep us company later. My husband can talk to the magistrate properly and make sure he's safe in Yong'an."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cao Cao arrived.

Then the county magistrate arrived in a hurry.

"Magistrate Zhou, why did you arrive so quickly?" my cousin asked, her face devoid of any smile, as if she were a superior questioning a subordinate.

In her mind, once she asked the question, Magistrate Zhou would surely give a respectful explanation.

But who would have thought...

As soon as Magistrate Zhou entered the room, he greeted her with a big smile and bowed with both hands, saying, "Madam Wang, congratulations!"

Wang was completely bewildered by Magistrate Zhou's actions.

"Magistrate Zhou, what is there to celebrate?"

Before Magistrate Zhou could speak, his cousin interjected, "Cousin, it's no wonder you have such a wonderful husband. Congratulations!"

Magistrate Zhou glanced at the other person but ignored him, and said instead, "Madam Wang, Lord Lin, he's back."

"Ah!" Madam Wang suddenly stood up. "My brother is back?"

Wang Changhai, who had been holding back his anger, stood up excitedly. He hadn't expected Lin Fan to be back. It was wonderful, truly wonderful.

Just as Wang was about to go out to greet them, a loud voice rang out.

"Sister, I'm back."

Lin Fan strode into the courtyard; his voice preceded his arrival.

"Brother, why are you back?" Madam Wang looked delighted. She hadn't seen Lin Fan for a long time and missed him terribly.

"Haha..." Lin Fan laughed and said, "Sister, there's good news!"

"Brother, you're married?"

"No, it's not that. It's my sister's happy occasion," Lin Fan said.

Wang was puzzled.

At this moment, everyone in the hall also came to the courtyard. Wang Changhai looked at Lin Fa with a smile on his face, and stood aside without saying a word, just watching his wife chat with Lin Fan.

My cousin and her husband walked over.

"Cousin, who is this? Introduce him." The younger cousin asked with a smile, but in reality, she was sizing up Lin Fan.

Lin Fan also looked at the other person and asked, "Sis, who is this?"

Before Wang could speak, the cousin said, "I am your sister's cousin, and this is my husband, a sixth-rank prefect. Since you are my cousin's sworn brother, you should call me cousin."

"What the hell? They asked who you are, not your husband's official rank. Are they trying to show off in front of my sister?" Lin Fan frowned, displeased, then looked at Wang Changhai, "Are they here to show off?"

Wang Changhai nodded with a wry smile.

After getting the correct answer, Lin Fan couldn't help but laugh in anger. He came back and shared the joy with his sister, wondering which bastard had been so bored that he triggered this stupid incident.

My cousin and her husband's expressions changed; they clearly hadn't expected this kid to be so lawless.

"Cousin, your sworn brother is too arrogant," the younger cousin said disapprovingly.

Wang wanted to explain, but Lin Fan directly stopped her, saying, "Sister, don't say anything, leave it to me."

Then he looked at the other person.

"Which prefect are you?" Lin Fan asked.

My cousin smiled and said, "My husband is the prefect of Yandu Prefecture."

Lin Fan didn't bother listening. "You two, kneel down now."

The prefect, who had remained silent until now, suddenly became enraged and glared at him.

My cousin was furious. "You scoundrel! How dare you utter such blasphemous words? How dare you make my husband, a dignified sixth-rank prefect, kneel down? Are you really not afraid of death?"

Lin Fan snorted coldly and said, "A sixth-rank prefect? ​​You were before, but not anymore. Putting people like you in such important positions is a disaster for the local people. You still want to be officials? I'll send you home to farm."

My cousin laughed in exasperation, "Haha, you think you can take me on?"

Lin Fan didn't bother to look at them anymore. He raised his hand and patted the eunuchs and others who had been waiting at the door, and they slowly entered.

Lin Fan held Wang's hand and said, "Sister, the surprise is coming soon. To be honest, I don't know yet, but I think it will be pretty good."

With the emergence of eunuchs.

The prefect's expression changed abruptly, clearly not expecting a eunuch to appear.

“Father-in-law, this is my sister. Please read it aloud,” Lin Fan said.

The eunuch smiled and brought out the imperial edict. When the man saw the edict, he suddenly panicked. How could there be an imperial edict in this place? For a moment, he couldn't help but look at Lin Fan, wondering who this person was.

"Wang, receive the imperial decree."

Lady Wang immediately knelt down to receive the imperial decree.

The eunuch cleared his throat, his eyes narrowing slightly upon seeing the contents of the imperial edict, but he quickly regained his composure and proclaimed loudly: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: General Lin Fan, loyal and courageous in serving the country, has rendered meritorious service to the nation. In consideration of his sworn sister, Lady Wang, gentle and virtuous, and for her meritorious assistance, she is hereby granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady. She is bestowed with the ceremonial robes and cap, and shall enjoy corresponding stipends. This is the imperial decree!"

Lin Fan was also shocked upon hearing the contents of the imperial edict.

He never expected that His Majesty would directly bestow upon him the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady.

This was something he never expected.

"Madam Wang, receive the imperial decree," the eunuch said softly, not daring to urge her in any way.

The woman in front of me is the sworn sister of the Divine General.

He dared not offend them.

"Sister, what are you standing there for? Accept the decree!" Lin Fan said with a smile.

Wang, kneeling, stared wide-eyed, utterly stunned; she felt completely bewildered.

What kind of First-Rank Imperial Lady?

But she still stood up, accepted the imperial edict, and the eunuch handed her the complete crown and robes. "First-rank Lady of the Imperial Decree, this is the crown and robes, a bright red wide-sleeved gown and a pearl and jade five-phoenix crown. In the future, when there are important ceremonies in the court, someone will inform you in advance, and you will need to wear the crown and robes to enter the palace for pilgrimage. This is His Majesty's great favor to the general."

Wang Changhai, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded.

I rubbed my eyes and patted my head. I wasn't dreaming.

No, what on earth happened?

My wife is just an ordinary woman, how did she become a first-rank imperial consort?

"Brother, what's going on?" Wang asked.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Sister, His Majesty has appointed me as the Divine Martial General, a first-rank official. You are my sister, so it is only right that you should be granted a title as well. Therefore, you have been awarded the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady. From now on, even second-rank officials will have to bow to you when they meet you."

Pfft!
The prefect collapsed to the ground, his face deathly pale.

"Father-in-law, this man claims to be the Prefect of Yandu Prefecture, a sixth-rank official. I intend to dismiss him from his post. Is that alright?" Lin Fan asked with a smile.

The eunuch said, "General, you are joking. You are the Commander of the Divine Martial Division, responsible for supervising all officials. Your authority is within the scope of this, so whether or not to dismiss you is entirely up to you."

Lin Fan looked at the other person and smiled, "A sixth-rank prefect, go home and farm."

The man snapped out of his daze and immediately knelt before Lin Fan, pleading, "General, I was blind! Please spare my life!"

He immediately stood up and slapped his cousin hard across the face, saying, "You slut, kneel down and beg for mercy!"

My cousin was stunned by the slap, but she realized she had kicked a piece of titanium alloy this time.

"Cousin, please, please put in a good word for me."

For a moment, Wang didn't know what to say.

She herself is still in a daze.

Lin Fan angrily said, "Shut up! I'm only dismissing you from your post, which is already a favor to my sister. As the commander of the Divine Martial Division, I'm also responsible for supervision. If I really wanted to get rid of you, you would be beheaded. Go back to where you came from."

"Otherwise, if you want to leave again, you won't be able to."

As soon as these words came out.

The prefect seemed unwilling, but dared not linger. He scrambled and rolled away in a sorry state.

(End of this chapter)