Chapter 390 One glance leads to a lifetime of mistakes
Following the formation laid out by Lin Jinxiao, Du Sankui led the Yulong Gang to flee to Haining County, but encountered a joint attack from the Haining County garrison and Lin Jinxiao's pursuing army at the estuary.
The Dongsang people's fleet that came to rescue them was ambushed and intercepted at sea by the imperial army led by Ji Cen'an before they reached Haining County. They suffered heavy losses and had to flee to the sea in a hurry.
The army of Pingning County, fifty miles away in the Beibu Gulf, could only watch as Du Sankui was captured alive by the sergeants of the Coast Defense Battalion and brought back to Haining County.
With the victory and high morale, Lin Jinxiao led everyone and just stepped into the east gate of Haining County when he saw Ji Cen'an leading many people to welcome them out of the city.
They hadn't seen each other for several years, but they were very friendly.
Ji Cen'an was so excited that he almost shed tears. He stepped forward to salute and hugged Lin Jinxiao tightly: "Brother Jinxiao, I miss you so much after not seeing each other for so many years."
Lin Jinxiao pushed him away with some disgust, and was about to reply when he saw two beautiful figures in front of him.
The leading woman's eyebrows are dyed with makeup, her cheeks are as white as snow, and she is wearing a beige gown with fine butterfly lines that contrast with each other. She is quite a bit like the daughter of an aristocrat.
The woman bowed her body to him respectfully, and said with a bright smile: "The emperor's cousin is so heroic and powerful, and he has made extraordinary achievements for the court this time. Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager, and the old people will definitely be very happy when they learn about it.
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Lin Jinxiao looked at this woman who seemed familiar yet extremely strange. He only glanced at it briefly and then turned his attention back to Ji Cen'an.
I don’t know when I got such a royal cousin who can flatter me.
Ji Cen'an glanced sideways at Ji Wanying, who was a little disappointed, and smiled coquettishly: "Brother Jinxiao, I'm afraid he doesn't remember the little princess. She is the little naughty girl who often hung around Princess Shu when you came to Beijing.
Ghost, Princess Yanjun’s only daughter, Princess Wanying.”
"I see."
Lin Jinxiao straightened his posture and bowed to her: "I have met the princess."
Seeing how docile and respectful he was, Ji Wanying's face showed joy and she wanted to say a few words to express her gratitude for seeing him again after a long separation, but Lin Jinxiao had already turned around and ordered Li Ce:
"Sanlang, you and Lieutenant Chen will follow Youan to the camp to let the soldiers exchange for some rations and fresh water. After resting for an hour, we will set off overnight and rush back to Luyan Port."
"Brother Jinxiao, why are you in such a hurry to return?"
Ji Cen'an said with some confusion: "We just won the battle, and the officials in Haining County have prepared a banquet to reward everyone."
"Brother Cen An is often in Jinling City, but he didn't know that the people in the eastern counties are suffering. This year, the spring famine has just passed and there is a drought, and taxes have to be paid. The people everywhere are already miserable, and it is really not appropriate to spend so much time holding a celebration banquet.
, not to mention that such rebellious things happened within the administration, I can only feel ashamed."
After Lin Jinxiao finished speaking, he immediately stopped Zhu You'an and said solemnly: "You'an, in Haining County, you should not only supervise maritime defense, but also set an example for the officials in the county, live a tight diet, and strictly supervise the allocation of funds by officials at all levels.
Regarding the use of disaster relief money and food in the county, if there is corruption and concealment, severe punishment will not be given."
"I will take my orders."
Zhu Youan glanced coldly at Haining County Magistrate Tang Ji who was following Tang Yuanxi.
Lin Jinxiao looked over understandingly, and raised the corner of his mouth slightly with a calm smile: "County Magistrate Tang, you must remember my words clearly. Zhu Yushi is in charge of the defense of Haining County, and he is also responsible for maintaining the hearts and minds of the people in the county.
It's your responsibility, you should always contact him in everything."
"Your Majesty, please remember your commander's instructions."
Tang Ji felt a chill in his heart. He wanted to hold a wedding banquet to flatter his boss, but he never thought that he would lose his good reputation and instead arouse doubts from his boss.
He looked at Princess Yuanxi next to him bitterly, thinking that she would say a few nice words to him for the sake of being a disciple of the Tang family, but Tang Yuanxi glared at him angrily: "Look at this Princess
What should I do? Mr. Lin cares about people's livelihood and cannot bear the suffering of the people. As a county magistrate, you should share his worries."
"Yes, please keep this in mind."
Tang Ji replied aggrievedly and depressedly.
I don’t know when the little princess became so docile and considerate.
Ji Cen'an never found a space to introduce this princess, for fear of offending Princess Yuanxi, he quickly said to Lin Jinxiao: "Brother Jinxiao, this is Princess Yuanxi from the general's residence, accompanying Concubine Yue.
My dearest daughter, Luyangang."
I didn't have a good impression of Lin Jinxiao, the noble concubine of Yue Dynasty, but this woman came to Haining County with the army even though she was accompanying her to visit her hometown to visit her relatives. It really made people wonder what to say.
He bowed his hands politely to Tang Yuanxi as a salute, then took Ji Cen'an and walked towards the city. As he walked, he did not forget to sarcastically say to him: "Brother Cen'an, you are so elegant. You are marching and fighting with two commanders."
Come with the Lord."
Ji Cen'an looked bitter.
Can he say that he is also helpless?
Tang Yuanxi looked at the figure who had mounted the horse again. He had a graceful demeanor and although he spoke sarcastically, he had not lost the proper etiquette.
If you want to blame him, you can't find a reason, and if you want to praise him, you have no interest.
This is the first time in my life that I have met someone so arrogant in front of me. It is really annoying.
And he is such a handsome and handsome man, it is simply killing him.
"Sooner or later, it will be in this princess' pocket."
Tang Yuan looked forward to the well-proportioned and beautiful back, and secretly clenched his fists.
Ji Wanying on the side noticed her little move. She looked angry, but her eyes seemed to reveal endless nostalgia. She smiled meaningfully and said: "I'm afraid sister Yuan Xi was seduced by my imperial cousin."
Lost your soul?"
"I didn't."
Tang Yuanxi curled her lips stubbornly.
"It doesn't matter if my sister falls in love with my cousin. Even His Majesty and the Imperial Grandmother are very fond of my cousin, not to mention sister Yuanxi. Look at his age. He already has two honors at the age of eighteen.
, he is only twenty-two at the moment and he is already a very popular minister, how many people in the world can be like him."
Ji Wanying was the first to get intoxicated when she said it: "What our daughter's family has been dreaming about all her life is to have such a wishful husband. He is both good-looking, talented and knowledgeable. There is no one who falls in love with him."
There are only a few, but my cousin is an unpredictable person.
Let’s just talk about my uncle’s niece, Sister Yanning. She was one of the best ladies in Luyan Port. Her love for my cousin was as deep as the sea, but he remained unmoved and was attracted by a village woman.
It’s really incredible to go around in circles.”
When she said this, Tang Yuanxi felt even more that Lin Jinxiao was a rare person.
It’s just that he was born with such a charming mark, but he was also a very intelligent and good official with great talents. Compared with those dandy boys in Jingling City, he was a completely different kind of fresh air.
Especially his stubborn eyes that ignore others can't help but give rise to a strong desire to conquer.
It's really endearing.
For a moment, she began to make small calculations in her mind. She pulled Ji Wanying forward with enthusiasm and whispered in front of her: "Sister Wanying is the most loved by the Empress Dowager. Sister, can you help me?"
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"Is sister Yuan Xi really interested in my cousin?"
Ji Wanying looked at her in surprise.
It was with a tentative attitude, but I never thought that she was really attracted to the emperor's cousin.
This is really both joyful and sad at the same time.
Fortunately, she understood her imperial cousin's temperament fairly well, and I was afraid that this little princess could only make mistakes at a glance for the rest of her life.
Tang Yuanxi no longer pretended to be reserved, and took the initiative and said frankly, "I will never marry him unless I am in this life."
Ji Wanying's expression was gloomy for a while, then she smiled calmly and said: "If sister Yuan Xi really has this idea, it would be easy to handle. Your father is a general and your mother is the Queen Mother's biological sister. As long as they persuade the Queen Mother and Your Majesty,
Granted marriage, isn't it just a matter of course?"
Tang Yuanxi laughed contentedly: "It's indeed a good idea."