Chapter 1: My house was raided right after I crossed over?
In the dead of winter, the streets of Shangjing City were covered with thick white snow.
The streets are bustling with people, and it is time to prepare for the festival when families reunite.
Every household is preparing for the New Year. The streets are filled with dragon and lion dances, fireworks, and lanterns. It is the most lively time of the year.
Just as the Lin family servant hung the red lantern on the gate, he saw a large group of constables rushing towards him from the corner of the street.
Xu Liang, the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, led his men straight into the inner house, and the Lin Mansion, which was originally peaceful, suddenly became panic-stricken.
"We have received a report that the Minister of Revenue, Lin Wuyu, has embezzled a huge amount of money from the imperial court. He will be immediately brought to the Dali Temple for trial."
Xu Liang's face was frosty as he stared straight at Lin Wuyu.
"Uncle Xu, you're mistaken. My Lin family has always been loyal to Da Gan, as the sun and the moon can attest! How could my father do such a thing that brought disaster to the country and the people!"
Lin Muyi, the eldest son of the Lin family, frowned slightly and stood up after making a decision.
Lin Wuyu held Lin Muyi's hand, signaling him not to be impulsive.
"Dad has always been upright, how could they do this..."
Lin Mu also glanced at Xu Liang with dissatisfaction.
"I, Lin Wuyu, walk upright and sit upright. I am not afraid of anything because I am upright and dignified."
He stood up and patted his sleeves, looking righteous and dignified, without any panic or surprise at all.
"It's okay, Daddy will be back soon."
He walked over calmly.
"Catch him!"
Xu Liang shouted coldly, and Lin Wuyu was taken to the Dali Temple in everyone's panic-stricken eyes.
For a moment, everyone in the Lin family felt insecure. Some concubines even packed up their gold and silver jewelry and tried to slip away through the side door. Only Madam Li and the eldest son sat in the hall, waiting for Master Lin to return.
At this time, a young girl in her twenties was wearing a peach pink snow fox shawl and a white jade hairpin on her head.
She wore a string of pearl earrings on her ears, and she looked very elegant.
The girl had fair skin and was as delicate as a peach blossom. She was looking curiously at the rare items being sold on the street.
She was followed by a little maid in goose yellow clothes, who looked a little nervous.
"Miss, let's go back quickly. You just recovered from a serious illness. What if someone finds you?"
"Qingying, I finally got the chance to sneak out, so just play with me and don't say anything to spoil the fun!" the girl said coquettishly.
It was her third day in this world. Her young doctor, who had run a Chinese medicine clinic for eighteen generations, had accidentally fallen off a cliff during an outdoor hiking adventure, and then...
She traveled through time and space to the body of Lin Xiyan, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, the Minister of Revenue of the Dagan Dynasty, who had a high fever for three days and had the same name as her.
With her body in the space, she used her superb medical skills to pull herself back from the brink of death.
This gave me the opportunity to sneak out of the Lin Mansion and explore this new world.
She looked around, looking like she had never seen the world before.
This ancient street market was surprisingly lively, with lights and decorations at night, and people even releasing Kongming lanterns in the sky.
Lin Xiyan was watching intently when suddenly a scent of powder hit her nose. She saw a woman dressed seductively on the street soliciting customers in a soft voice.
Before getting close, you can hear the noisy sounds of stringed instruments and orchestras coming from the building.
Seeing Lin Xiyan stopped to watch, the charming woman said to her, "Young lady, come in and listen to some songs to entertain yourself~"
She looked up and saw Zuixianlou.
Hehe, this is quite interesting. This should be the brothel in ancient times.
"Today, the popular male courtesan Hong Yanggong is playing the piano and composing music~"
She twisted her body, cast a coquettish glance at Lin Xiyan, and pulled her in.
Wow, I didn’t expect there are young prostitutes here. This Dagan Dynasty really surprises me.
Now that you are here, you must visit this famous attraction!
"Miss, we can't go to such a place. Let's go back quickly. Madam knows what to do..."
Qingying grabbed Lin Xiyan's sleeve, with a hint of fear in her eyes.
Lin Xiyan pulled her back and smiled mischievously, "Qingying, if you don't tell me and I don't tell anyone, no one will know."
As you step into the building, the rich scent of cosmetics hits you in the face.
When the madam saw that Lin Xiyan was dressed elegantly, she guessed that she must be from an aristocratic family and was wealthy, so she immediately came up to her with a big smile on her face.
In the lobby, guests sat around round tables filled with fine wine and delicious food.
Several graceful dancers are dancing on the stage. They are wearing gauze clothes as thin as cicada wings. The pink balls on their chests are faintly visible as they dance, which is very captivating.
The spectators around burst into cheers and laughter from time to time.
Qingying's face was so red that it seemed like water was about to be squeezed out of it. She lowered her head and dared not look.
The corridor was filled with a faint scent of incense. Lin Xiyan followed the madam to the elegant room on the second floor.
As the dancer left the attic, a man in red appeared as if from a painting. His red clothes were as red as a blazing flame burning in the dark night.
His eyes and brows are like a pool of spring water, which can captivate people with just a glance, and with a hint of evil charm, people can't help but fall into it.
"This is Master Hong Yang, the most popular male courtesan in the capital."
"Brother Lu, this Master Hong Yang is indeed worthy of his reputation. Meeting him today truly means I have no regrets for the rest of my life."
The guests in the compartment were whispering to each other.
Lin Xiyan looked over and saw a handsome man who looked like an immortal gently stroking the piano.
This Mr. Hong Yang is so handsome that it’s hard to tell whether he is a man or a woman. I made the right decision to come today!
Lin Xiyan stared at Master Hong Yang infatuatedly, her saliva dripping all over the floor.
Who would have thought that this Young Master Hong Yang would actually look straight at Lin Xiyan.
His handsome brows knitted slightly. How could Xi Yan be here? Does the master know about this?
Look at me, handsome man! No, I have to control myself, be reserved! Be reserved!
"I heard that the Minister of Revenue, Lin Wuyu, often visits the brothel and seems to have some entanglement with Young Master Hong Yang."
The sounds of talking and laughing in the compartment reached Lin Xiyan's ears.
When Lin Xiyan heard this, a mouthful of tea splashed out instantly.
Daddy is playing with such extravagance? Does Mom know? This is outrageous!
"How can this be? An official from the imperial court setting foot in a brothel to look for young prostitutes, wouldn't that lead to ridicule?"
"He usually appears to be upright and righteous, but unexpectedly, he is such a playful person in private..."
A burst of laughter came from the compartment.
Lin Xiyan was extremely angry. In her memory, the original owner's father was definitely not such a person!
Just as I was about to go out to find someone to argue with, I heard the noise from next door gradually fade away, leaving only rustling sounds.
She squatted in the corner and listened attentively.
"I heard that he embezzled imperial funds and has been taken to the Dali Temple for questioning!"
"Ah! Isn't he a rare good official? He usually helps the victims of disasters, goes out with his wife to give out porridge, and establishes schools! Could it be that this is all a pretense?"
"You can only judge a person by his appearance, not his heart. According to the latest secret report, the largest granary in the capital, the South City Granary, is completely empty of grain, but instead overflowing with gold and jewels. The Emperor is furious and has sealed all the contents of the granary. He has also detained Lin Wuyu and imprisoned him overnight. I'm afraid his property will be confiscated."
"Of course not. I just passed by the Lin family and saw that the Yulin Guards had surrounded the Lin residence completely. It seems that there is no escape."
"I heard they were going to confiscate their property and exile them!"
Her dad is in jail! ?
No way?
She had just traveled through time and had barely enjoyed a few days of good life before her property was confiscated and she was exiled!?
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