Meanwhile, Hu Laosan, who had already slipped away, was now with Lin Ruxin, and the two couldn't possibly return directly to Qingmei Village. Instead, they seemed to be enjoying some sightseeing.
At this moment, Hu Laosan and Lin Ruxin were in a small town. Although there was some chaos everywhere, people still had to go on with their lives.
Upon arriving in this small town, Lin Ruxin immediately let loose and wanted to wander around before leaving. Hu Laosan was naturally very unwilling, but with his clumsy tongue, he couldn't persuade Lin Ruxin.
Although he managed to bring Lin Ruxin out, Hu Laosan dared not let anything happen to her. If nothing went wrong, there might still be room for maneuver, but if something did, they would be in real trouble.
Lin Ruxin held a candied hawthorn in her hand, eating it as she walked forward.
Hu Laosan said with a bitter and resentful look, "Miss Lin, I don't believe you're just out for fun. If that's all, you don't need to stick to me like this. If you have something to say, please just say it."
"I've noticed that you're so impatient. Why are you in such a hurry? Oh, how can you be so sure I have ulterior motives?"
Old Hu said seriously, "You've been to school, so you must understand what this means. If it's just for fun and nothing else, I simply don't believe it."
"Okay, I admit I do have other things to do, so I need you, a local, to do me a small favor. You just need to find someone for me, and after it's done, I might not bother you anymore."
Hu Laosan hurriedly asked, "Please tell me the name of this person, Miss Lin. If I know him, I will take you there right now. If I don't know him, I will search high and low to find him."
Lin Ruxin frowned, seemingly unable to recall the name for a moment, which made Hu Laosan extremely anxious. Dealing with this trouble as soon as possible was the most important thing; he absolutely couldn't forget it.
Lin Ruxin bit her lip and said, "If I remember correctly, the person I'm looking for is called Ning Ye. Do you know him?"
Upon hearing the name, Hu Laosan was momentarily stunned. Why would Lin Ruxin be looking for Ning Ye?
My young master has never left Qingyuan County, so how could he know Lin Ruxin?
Just as Hu Laosan was about to say that he did not know Ning Ye, Lin Ruxin interrupted him directly, "Don't pretend. You hesitated just now. It's obvious that you've either heard of this name or you know this person. I have something important to discuss with him. Don't lie to me."
“I do know Ning Ye, but Miss Lin, what business do you have with him? If you don’t tell me, I absolutely will not tell you where he is.”
Lin Ruxin crossed her arms and said, "I don't care about this. You have to take me to him, or I'll just keep following you. Besides, what can a weak woman like me do to him?"
"I won't take you there until you tell me what it is. Since you've made up your mind, I'll just wait it out with you. As long as General Lin doesn't catch us, I don't care."
Lin Ruxin gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, then let's see who can outlast whom. I refuse to believe that I can't beat you, you idiot."
As it turns out, even a rabbit will bite when cornered, and a person can do anything when cornered.
These two stubborn guys really went head-to-head. One of them continued shopping without a care in the world, while the other followed closely behind. It's unclear what was going on between them.
The imperial court in the capital was in complete turmoil, as the rebellion of Prince Jingyang had a profound impact.
The rebellion of a prince is always a major event, and now the civil and military officials are arguing fiercely in the court. One side believes that troops should be sent immediately to suppress the rebellion and escort the prince back to the capital. Only in this way can those people realize that the majesty of the court is still inviolable, not even by a prince.
If this is not dealt with seriously, the already precarious dynasty will inevitably face even more problems, and by then, it will be too late for regrets.
The other side argued that this matter involved at least one member of the royal family, a mere officer. If this were done, wouldn't it be a clear announcement to the world that Prince Jingyang's rebellion was a sign of the court's incompetence?
It would be better to appease and coax them first, and then discuss the matter calmly after everyone sits down. That would be the best solution.
The radical faction was naturally led by the Minister of War. After all, due to the rebellions in various places over the years, his power had grown increasingly greater. No one felt that he had too much power; they only felt that he didn't have enough.
The conservative faction, on the other hand, consisted of the Prime Minister, who was over seventy years old and should have retired to his hometown long ago. However, he remained in the court and was essentially the head of the civil officials, a position that no one could challenge.
Prime Minister Liu Jinqing coughed lightly twice. "Why is there such a commotion in the court? His Majesty is watching."
As soon as Liu Jinqing spoke, everyone obediently shut their mouths. As for the high and mighty emperor, his appearance was completely obscured due to the implicating of others, but the occasional cough indicated that his health was already very poor.
Minister of War Li Liancheng said, "Prime Minister, I can fully understand your good intentions, but the rebellion is a done deal. No matter how much you try to change it, you can't change the fact."
"Lord Li, you are mistaken. What the people of the world hear is up to us. As long as we can minimize the impact of this matter, it is not that difficult."
Li Liancheng knelt down on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, not everyone in the world is a fool. Please make a judgment on today's matter."
Liu Jinqing also spoke up, saying, "Your Majesty, you and Prince Jingyang are, after all, blood brothers. If you go too far, you will probably be ridiculed by the world."
From the dragon throne, an aged voice came, "I know that both of you ministers are thinking of me, but what you say makes sense. Why don't we each take one side?"
"Li Liancheng".
"Your subject is here!"
"I grant you the order to immediately mobilize the Tiger and Leopard Camp in the capital to suppress the Cangzhou rebellion and bring back my dear brother who is currently suffering terribly."
Once His Majesty spoke, everyone understood what he meant, and no one dared to say anything more. After all, the matter was already settled, and anyone who was disobedient would only be asking for trouble.
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