Kill the enemy and get a wife? I'll single-handedly slaughter my way through the Northern Barba

What does it mean to say "it is for both official and private purposes"?

Lin Feng smiled slightly and explained calmly, "Two days ago, I was returning from Jiucheng when I passed through Wildcat Forest. Unexpectedly, I was attacked by a strange beast at night. The beast resembled a giant cat and was incredibly strong."

"I was almost injured by that beast, but that's a personal matter."

Bai Jing's eyebrows furrowed slightly, as if she had remembered something.

He awkwardly unscrewed the wine flask and took a swig: "I have no jurisdiction over exotic beasts, so why has Lord Lin come to see me?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's smile deepened: "To be honest, when I first arrived in Ruzhou, I thoroughly reviewed many files."

"Especially the case files of the notorious bandit Duan Lang, and the case files of the strange unsolved cases in Ruzhou."

"But I discovered that two files were missing from all the files."

Lin Feng wore a mask-like smile, but his eyes gradually sharpened, like two daggers piercing Bai Jing.

"Former Hanzhou Commander Ye Zhi and former Ruzhou Transport Commissioner Chu Zhen."

"The case files were jointly kept by the Provincial Judicial Commissioner's Office and the Provincial Administration Commissioner's Office."

"I have already inquired with Lord Wu, and these two volumes of files have not yet been put into storage."

"Does Lord Bai know where the files... have gone?"

Lin Feng's gaze was so sharp, almost tangible, that it pierced through Bai Jing's skin, flesh, and bones, reaching straight to her heart.

Bai Jing's heart skipped a beat, and her expression became unnatural.

"The management of case files is complicated, which may be due to the negligence of a minor official in the Provincial Judicial Commissioner's Office."

"Why does Lord Lin specifically seek out these two volumes of files?"

Lin Feng narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Firstly, there's a strange beast in the Wildcat Forest, which some say is a 'cat demon.' I suspect that the beast is related to the deceased Lord Ye, so I need to examine the files to find clues."

"Secondly, Lord Chu's entire family was wiped out by Duan Lang's gang of ruthless bandits. I want to eliminate Duan Lang, so I need to examine the case files."

After a pause, Lin Feng leaned forward slightly: "I imagine Lord Bai must have read the case files and be very familiar with Lord Chu's files, right?"

"Could you, Lord Bai, dictate the details of the case to me so that I can understand it?"

As Lin Feng finished speaking, the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by seriousness and sincerity.

As he spoke, he added, "I want to avenge Lord Chu."

A complex expression appeared on Bai Jing's face, a mixture of surprise, grief, and a lingering doubt.

Bai Jing hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: "There are too many cases in Ruzhou every year. Even if I had seen them, I would have forgotten them."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Lin Feng's eyes, and he sighed softly, "That's... a pity."

"Please send someone to find the two volumes of documents, Lord Bai. If you can find them, send them to me as soon as possible."

Bai Jing nodded slightly and said, "Of course!"

Lin Feng lingered with Bai Jing for a while longer before getting up to take his leave.

Before leaving, Lin Feng did not forget to give some instructions.

"Lord Bai, I wish to rid Ruzhou of this scourge, Duan Lang, and also to eliminate the cat demon."

"The case file is very important to me, please don't forget it, Lord Bai."

After saying this, Lin Feng took his leave.

After Lin Feng left, Bai Jing could no longer maintain the posture she had been keeping.

He seemed like a deflated balloon, his whole body slumped down.

"grown ups……"

Qin Gang couldn't help but say, "I see that Lord Lin is an upright and honest person, and he is determined to investigate the case. Why don't you tell him the truth?"

Bai Jing held the wine jug, gazing at the frozen pond, her voice hoarse.

"Tell the truth? It was precisely because I told the truth that this tragedy occurred."

"In this vast Ruzhou, who can I trust? Whom do I dare to trust?"

Qin Gang frowned and sighed, "If I don't believe Lord Lin, when will the truth of this case be revealed?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Jing was startled. He instinctively unscrewed the wine flask and gulped down two mouthfuls.

"Wait a little longer... wait a little longer..."

Bai Jing said softly, "Let's see what Lin Feng does next before we take any action."

"This time, I absolutely cannot trust anyone."

Bai Jing was speaking to Qin Gang, but also to himself.

As the saying goes, "Once bitten by a snake, twice shy."

Seeing how earnest he was in the mood to persuade him, Qin Gang swallowed back the words he was about to say when he thought of Bai Jing's ordeal...

Outside the Bai residence, inside the carriage.

"Sir, how is it?"

As soon as Lin Feng entered the carriage, Xia Bing couldn't wait to ask him questions.

Xia Bing originally intended to enter the manor today and go with Lin Feng to see Bai Jing.

But Lin Feng persuaded her to stay outside.

Xia Bing's face had been seen by the swordsmen beside Bai Jing, and now that she was wearing a veil, it was hard to guarantee that she wouldn't be recognized.

"This person is extremely suspicious."

Lin Feng frowned slightly and said, "I've hinted at it to him several times, but he still won't tell me the truth."

Xia Bing bit her lip lightly and said, "Then what should we do? Should I sneak into the Bai residence and give him some excitement?"

Lin Feng closed his eyes and shook his head: "No! The swordsman Qin Gang beside him is very powerful; you are no match for him."

"Don't worry, I've already given Bai Jing a chance and asked him to send me the files."

"If Bai Jing is willing to give me the case files or tell me the details of the case, he should probably be fine."

"On the contrary, Bai Jing's evasiveness and unwillingness to reveal details most likely indicate a problem."

Lin Feng clenched his fist slightly: "I'll have my own way of dealing with him when the time comes."

The meeting with Bai Jing ended in this way.

For the next few days, Raymond Lam had a rare period of leisure.

He spent time with Song Yuwei and Su Wan'er at home, their relationship as inseparable as glue.

He also visited Wu Xu at the door, together with Feng Yuan who had come to Ruzhou City.

Lin Feng had thought that Wu Xu would make things difficult for the two of them, but he didn't expect that Wu Xu, the boss, would be so open-minded.

He is willing to dissolve the engagement between Wu Yong and Feng Qing and give Feng Qing her freedom.

Wu Xu did this for many reasons.

Firstly, Wu Yong's character is truly questionable.

Wu Xu had worried a lot about this son, and he had both beaten and scolded him, but Wu Yong never repented.

Wu Xu was well aware of the purpose behind the marriage alliance between the Feng and Wu families.

Wu Yong had a terrible reputation, and no family of equal social standing was willing to marry their daughter to him.

Wu Xu agreed to the marriage, but Wu Yong himself was unwilling and argued with Wu Xu several times.

The arrival of Lin Feng and Feng Yuan provided Wu Xu with a convenient way to back down and dissolve the engagement.

Secondly, Wu Xu was willing to do Lin Feng a favor.

When Wu Xu learned that Feng Qing, who was under Lin Feng's command, was the same Feng Qing who was related to the Wu family by marriage, he was very surprised.

Wu Xuming understood the situation and greatly admired Feng Qing's act of leading a righteous army for the country and its people.

Wu Xu could also discern some of the relationship between Raymond Lam and Feng Qing.

In order to help Lin Feng and Feng Qing get together, Wu Xu readily agreed.

After the engagement was dissolved, Feng Yuan was eager to arrange a betrothal, but Lin Feng stopped him.

The Ten Thousand Buddhas Festival is just around the corner, and officials such as Wu Xu and Lin Feng are going to Thousand Buddha Mountain.

It's not too late to arrange the engagement after we return from Thousand Buddha Mountain.

As for Song Yuwei and Su Wan'er, the two women were understanding and naturally had no objections.

Moreover, they had a lot of contact with Feng Qing on their way from Zhenyuan City to Ruzhou.

It's clear that Feng Qing has feelings for Raymond Lam, and she is a person of upright character, straightforward and frank.

Both Raymond Lam and Feng Qing are happy that they have tied the knot.