Lin Jinxiao did not answer immediately. He slowly put down his crutches and knelt down solemnly. Just as he was about to speak, Chang Yanjue was so frightened that he quickly put down the tea cup and came over to help him. He advised tactfully: "No, your legs and feet are not healed. You can't."
Kneel down, old man."
"Once a teacher, always a father. Even if the student's legs and feet are inflexible, etiquette cannot be abolished."
Lin Jinxiao's eyes were filled with light, he quietly raised his eyes and stared at Chang Yanjue, and said deeply:
"The student still remembers that His Majesty paid a private visit to the teacher's home to welcome the junior sister back to the palace. He personally gave the teacher an Emperor's Sword and asked the teacher to protect the Lin clan in times of crisis. When the student left the Chang family because of Yan Ning's incident, the teacher
I also told you that if I have to come to a last resort, I can come to your door and ask for help."
"Yes, I have always remembered this."
Chang Yanjue half-squinted his eyes and looked down at him with a deep look on his face: "Could it be that your Lin clan is in danger? Those dogs are not worthy of your only opportunity to ask for help. You are also a person who has read many poems and books.
People should understand the principle that the Emperor's sword is never drawn lightly."
"Students are not there for them."
Lin Jinxiao said frankly: "The students are here because of my wife's affairs."
"Nanzhi."
Chang Yanjue nodded thoughtfully: "You get up first and talk."
Lin Jinxiao stood up and sat back on his seat, and reported truthfully: "Yesterday, Sanlang from the Li family, a neighbor of the students, came back from Haikang County and said that my wife had encountered a murder case there. The county magistrate was murdered, and she wanted to plead guilty for the injustice.
Regarding the case, the student originally wanted Sanlang to go back and persuade her, but I’m afraid she won’t listen to my advice because of her temper.”
"Haikang County?"
Chang Yanjue thought for a moment, and couldn't help but frown: "It's a poor and harsh place. It's really hateful that the magistrate of a county was murdered."
Lin Jinxiao added: "Students have heard a lot about Haikang County. When other officials arrived there, they tried every means to be transferred out of here. Only the current county magistrate Kang Mingyuan is a different kind. He has been re-elected for dozens of years since he took office.
Zai even spent a lot of money to clear the relationship and asked to stay in the job.
Now the Qi family controls the fish source of the Donghua River. The student originally thought that since she likes fish farming, he would point her out the way. With Sanlang accompanying him, nothing would go wrong. Who knows that she actually wants to interfere in the sea?
The murder case in Kang County will probably have to be discussed separately."
"This girl Nan Zhi is indeed a little reckless."
There was also a hint of worry in Chang Yanjue's eyebrows: "The old man values her not because he wants her to pursue these vulgar gains all day long, but because he wants her to one day serve the court like Princess Shu."
After a pause, he suddenly widened his eyes in annoyance: "It's all this old bastard Nie Huaian's fault. When Nan Zhi wanted to open a restaurant, I complained a lot, but you, Mr. Nie, encouraged her to open a restaurant, and now...
It is simply ridiculous to raise any fish. When you take office, you will be a high-ranking fifth-grade official. Is it possible that you will not be able to support your family with your salary of silver and rice that year?"
Seeing his mentor getting angry, Lin Jinxiao felt an inexplicable fear in his heart. After pondering for a while, he dared to speak slowly: "My wife has her own ideas. As long as it's not too much, I don't want to argue with her anymore."
"What's not an exaggeration? It's not an exaggeration to meddle in other people's county affairs."
Chang Yanjue became even more angry after hearing this: "Does she think Haikang County is Luyan Port and Kang Mingyuan is Hu Maoxi? Although Hu Maoxi is confused, he has a steelyard in his heart, understands the law, and understands the right and wrong."
But thinking about it more carefully, although the girl acted a little recklessly, she was not a brainless guy, and she always had her own opinions. I am afraid she also realized that there was something hidden in this case.
Being able to overcome difficulties and obstacles without fear is the quality that he values.
After careful consideration for a moment, Chang Yanjue looked at Lin Jinxiao with serious eyes: "So you are here today about Nan Zhi going to Haikang County to investigate the case?"
"Exactly."
Lin Jinxiao replied without thinking.
"You are confused."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chang Yanjue puffed out his cheeks and cursed angrily: "Unless there is a special official from the court or His Majesty's order to handle cross-county cases, do you want me to want this old man to hold the Emperor's Sword against a county for a woman?"
Yamen?"
Chang Yanjue cursed angrily in embarrassment, and Chang Yanjue suddenly softened his voice and taught him earnestly:
"Xiao'er, I can understand that you want to protect your family, but I can't just watch you ignore the importance of a woman. Since the founding of the country, our dynasty has only forged two emperor's swords. How heavy it is.
, passed down to this day, one was given to Princess Shu by His Majesty, and although the other is temporarily kept in the hands of the old man, it must not be released until it is absolutely necessary. "
"But from the students' point of view, now is the last resort."
Lin Jinxiao replied solemnly: "For the sake of public service, my wife is here to redress the grievances of the people. The students are about to take over Luyan Port and will be responsible for the coastal defense of the six eastern counties. Princess She ordered me to control all forces. Haikang County is close to
At Luyan Port, if the Dongsang people invade the territory, they will land here first. If the officials in Haikang County are evacuated, Luyan Port will be affected."
"For personal reasons, Chu Nanzhi is my wife, the mother of four children, and a member of my Lin clan. I can't just watch her step into danger. For both public and private reasons, I have to go to Haikang in person this time.
The county has been through this journey."
Chang Yanjue was convinced by his well-founded words, but the worries in his heart became more serious and he didn't know how to persuade him again.
After careful consideration, he had no choice but to compromise and said frankly: "Princess Shu did leave a secret order from His Majesty before she left. When you take office, I will ask the old man to pass the Emperor's Sword to you. You are ordered to control the six eastern counties and take charge of coastal defense.
This is a reasonable and natural thing, but the time has not come yet and the orders have not been fulfilled. If you act on the basis of the Emperor Jian Yue County, it will definitely arouse a lot of unwarranted suspicions."
After thinking for a while, Chang Yanjue raised his eyebrows slightly and continued: "You should go back first. I will leave this matter to my teacher. I will definitely not let Nan Zhi be bullied."
"No."
Lin Jinxiao stared at him with deep eyes: "Teacher is already old, how can the student bear to burden you with this trouble again? The student is not a reckless person, and he will act according to the opportunity when he gets there."
"It doesn't matter."
Chang Yanjue frowned and nodded: "At this point, there is no difference between you going and me going. It's just that once the Emperor's Sword comes out, your family, the Lin family in Luyan Gang, will be in the spotlight and no peace will be found.
"
After a few seconds of silence, he stared at Lin Jinxiao's legs with half-closed eyes, and said with some worry: "It's a long way here, hundreds of miles away, are you hurt?"
"It doesn't matter."
Lin Jinxiao put aside his crutches, stood up and walked a few steps: "The student can now walk on his own."
"This girl Nan Zhi does have some abilities."
Chang Yanjue nodded happily: "You will rest at home tonight and talk to your teacher's wife. She has always talked about you these years. I will go and discuss with your Mr. Nie again and ask him to
Go to the county to count some county government personnel and ask Hu Maoxi to accompany you on this trip.
With the Emperor's Sword in hand, you don't have to be afraid. His Majesty has long wanted to purge the three eastern counties. Unfortunately, he is too old and weak to realize his wish. Now that your lineage as King Pingning has been approved by the imperial court,
Agreed, you have taken over the eastern coastal defense again, and are free to use your hands and feet to realize your ambitions."
"Well, students must obey their teachers' orders."
Lin Jinxiao answered calmly, not daring to tell himself that he had to pass through Duanlong Mountain.
Fortunately, I heard from Sanlang that my wife has to perform surgery on the injured at Orion's house. It should be too late to leave early tomorrow morning after waiting for the county government personnel to be counted.
With this thought in mind, he calmed down and went to talk to his wife.