Chapter 146: Not Knowing Good People
All the soldiers knelt down and said in unison: "Your Majesty, please calm down!"
Cheng Duan also cleared his throat and said, "Although General Lin was wrong in what happened today, his actions are excusable. I hope Your Highness will give him a lighter punishment in view of his sincere admission of guilt."
"I hope Your Majesty will give me a lighter punishment!"
The sound was deafening.
Lin Tingfeng was a little surprised.
Is his influence in the military so strong now?
Without caring about his excitement, he lifted his robe and knelt down, straightening his back and said, "I hope Your Highness will deal with this impartially."
He acted so selfless that he almost deceived himself.
Cheng Duan listened and just wanted to kick him.
He kept telling His Royal Highness Prince Jin to handle the matter impartially, as if his physique could really withstand eighty military sticks.
If he is really beaten to death, how will the soldiers in the army view the prince in the future?
Cheng Duan was scratching his head anxiously. Just as he was about to bite the bullet and say a few more words, he heard Mo Jinchuan's cold voice.
"General Lin is right. Without rules, there will be no order."
"Your Majesty..."
Under the tense gaze of the crowd, Mo Jinchuan continued, "I am not an unreasonable person. General Lin did not do it on purpose, so he naturally does not need to be punished so severely.
But since you have taken on the position of deputy general, you should set an example for the three armies."
Lin Tingfeng said impatiently, "Your Majesty, just tell me how to punish me. I will accept the punishment."
Cheng Duan realized something was wrong and frowned, asking, "General Lin, why are you so anxious? Even if the prince wants to punish you, he is following military rules and has nothing to do with you personally."
Hearing this, Lin Tingfeng's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted coldly: "Shut up!"
Looking at his furious look, Cheng Duan thought to himself that something was wrong.
Could it be that he accidentally broke the window paper between the two of them?
Cheng Duan calmly took a half step back, looked at Mo Jinchuan who was sitting in the wheelchair with a normal expression, and then looked at Lin Tingfeng who was completely unable to suppress his anger, and made a decision in his heart.
He took a step forward, patted Lin Tingfeng's shoulder, and said with a wry smile: "General Lin, I know you are feeling very upset, but everyone is here now, don't make things too awkward, or it will be difficult to end later."
Lin Tingfeng's eyes suddenly turned dangerous. "What do you know?"
Cheng Duan smiled knowingly and lowered his voice, "It's just a trivial matter. As a man, how can I not be so broad-minded?"
He acted like an experienced person preaching, and didn't notice how ugly Lin Tingfeng's face looked when he heard this.
Is Cheng hinting to him that he should endure being cuckolded?
Lin Tingfeng gritted his teeth and sneered, "General Cheng is quite magnanimous. I really hope that when you encounter such things in the future, you can maintain your open-mindedness like today."
Cheng Duan said without hesitation, "Of course. Such a trivial matter is not worth us gentlemen paying special attention to."
As soon as the words fell, Lin Tingfeng knocked down the hand that was on his shoulder without hesitation, and said with a sarcastic smile: "Then I will wait for that day."
Cheng Duan was annoyed by his good intentions in trying to persuade the other party, but the other party was not only ungrateful but also verbally abusive. He said coldly, "General Lin, you should wait until he has received eighty military sticks and can get up before you speak."
It's really like a dog biting Lu Dongbin, not knowing how to appreciate a good person!
If His Royal Highness Prince Jin had not been seriously injured and had broken his leg two years ago, and no one in the border town could treat him, forcing him to return to the capital to recuperate, how could Mr. Lin have had the chance to rise to prominence?
He had heard that if it were not for Prince Jin's instructions, the border town defenders would never accept Lin Tingfeng, who had no military merits, let alone obey his orders.
Now that the real leader has returned, he should have the final say on all military affairs. Even if he is severely punished today, no one dares to say a word of objection.
Such an ungrateful person should be severely beaten so that he knows who has the final say in the army now!
Cheng Duan became angrier the more he thought about it. He turned to look at Mo Jinchuan and said respectfully, "Since General Lin is not afraid of punishment, Your Highness should deal with him impartially, lest some people think we are targeting him everywhere!"
Lin Tingfeng gave him a sinister look and said nothing.
"Fuck you..." Cheng Duan was so angry that he rolled up his sleeves and was about to go and argue with him, but was quickly stopped by the soldiers around him.
He turned his head and spat, cursing softly: "What a thing, just treat my kindness as throwing it away!"
Seeing that Mo Jinchuan didn't say anything, he hurriedly urged: "Your Majesty, please give the order quickly, or I will do it myself later."
If he doesn't beat the grandson, he will cry for his parents and change his surname to Lin!
Looking at Cheng Duan's muscular body, Lin Tingfeng's face became even uglier.
If he really took action, he would be crippled at least if not killed by eighty military sticks.
Cheng Duan was anxious and couldn't help but ask, "What is your Highness waiting for? He asked for a beating, why don't you help him?"
Whispers were heard among the surrounding soldiers.
But this time, it was not to beg for mercy from Lin Tingfeng.
Cheng Duan has an impatient temper and always speaks directly, but he is an extremely warm-hearted person.
The person was trying to help with good intentions, and what he said sounded reasonable, but not only did Lin Tingfeng not appreciate it, he even looked like he wanted to hit him.
Besides, he was the one who was at fault in the first place regarding what happened today.
Princess Yong'an was sitting peacefully by the fire and hadn't provoked him, so why did he have to pull her?
For a while, people were saying all sorts of things.
Listening to everyone's chatter, Lin Tingfeng's face became increasingly gloomy, and his fists were clenched so hard that they made a creaking sound.
When the discussion was at its most lively, Mo Jinchuan said calmly, "We will arrive at the border town the day after tomorrow. I will remember this beating for General Lin.
If I don't punish the others, some people will think I'm being unfair."
Song Yanxi curled the corners of her lips slightly, moved her numb little finger, and couldn't help but wonder where the fairness he was talking about was.
He was sure that Lin Tingfeng was angry but dared not speak out, so he did this on purpose.
Lin Tingfeng gnashed his teeth until they were almost broken, squeezing out a few words, "I am well aware of the military regulations, so Your Highness Prince Jin will not need to elaborate on them."
Mo Jinchuan's expression was indifferent, "That would be best."
He looked at Cheng Duan, who was stopped by two people from rushing to beat Lin Tingfeng, and said in a deep voice: "General Cheng, please come with me."
"Your Highness, General Cheng..." The soldier tried to plead for him.
Cheng Duan waved his hands, pushed away the two people who were supporting him, and said in a rough voice: "You don't have to worry. The prince is the most fair and just. He will definitely not wrongly accuse Cheng."
He was almost saying Lin Tingfeng's name.
It's full of innuendo.
Listening to the people around him trying to suppress their laughter, Lin Tingfeng clenched his fists and cast a cold gaze on Song Yanxi.
He may not know about others.
But Song Yanxi...
She must have done what happened today on purpose!
Song Yanxi met his gloomy gaze without fear and deliberately moved her wrist.
It turned out that the blow was too light.
Understanding her silent provocation, Lin Tingfeng's eyes became even colder, like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, ready to launch a fatal attack at any time.
Mo Jinchuan's eyes darkened slightly. Just as he was about to speak, Cheng Duan sneered and asked, "General Lin, why aren't you leaving yet? Could it be that the slap you just received wasn't satisfying? Princess Yong'an is a woman. How can she have any strength in her hands? Why don't I do it for her?"
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