So Chen Mo recounted what had happened.
After thinking it over, Chen Guozhong decided that he should help.
Since resigning from his official post and returning to his hometown, Chen Guozhong has devoted himself to expanding his network of connections to pave the way for his son, Chen Jiannan.
The woman before him had a family that held official positions in Jingzhou. Since she knew Wu Xianyong, a third-rank official, her position must be quite high. Chen Jiannan had just gone to Jingzhou to take the imperial examinations and would definitely stay there afterward, so he had to help this woman!
If it leads to a positive connection, that would be a wonderful thing.
"Young Master Lin, this young lady has also said that her family has a long-standing relationship with your grandfather, Lord Wu. If there is no legitimate reason, please release her as well!"
Chen Guozhong said solemnly.
When a man's mind is clouded by lust, his IQ will plummet, especially since Lin Wenyao's IQ was already low, and it dropped to a negative number.
Does your family member hold an official position in Jingzhou?
Was he an old friend of my grandfather?
I don't believe you for a second!
If that's the case, why don't you dare to introduce yourself?
They must have something to hide, that's why they dare not!
Besides, this young lady is a rare beauty in recent years, both in terms of figure and appearance. If he could have a taste of her, it would be worth it no matter what!
He has the Wu family backing him up, so if anything unexpected happens, someone will protect him. What is there to worry about?
Perhaps after witnessing his prowess, this young lady will take the initiative to throw herself into his arms; who knows…
With a lewd thought in his mind, Lin Wenyao refused, saying, "Even princes are subject to the same laws as commoners. Besides, she and my grandfather were just old acquaintances. Even if she were a princess, I still wouldn't release her! Before the matter is cleared up, they are all suspects and must be taken back for investigation! If they are innocent, it's not too late to release them!"
With that, he waved his hand and said, "Return to the manor! Anyone who dares to obstruct us will be arrested and brought back to the authorities!"
"yes!"
The officers and soldiers answered in unison, their tone fierce.
Seeing that Lin Wenyao was not joking and that his tall horse was coming towards them without stopping, Chen Guozhong quickly pulled the madam aside.
Upon seeing this, Lin Wenyao sneered repeatedly.
"Young lady, you can go to the government office without worry. I will keep an eye on this matter. If anyone dares to engage in favoritism or corruption, I will be the first to object!"
Chen Guozhong made some harsh remarks, which was a way of saving face.
"Thank you for your trouble, Master Chen."
Chen Mo thought that bringing up Wu Xianyong would make Lin Wenyao restrain himself, but he never expected him to be so assertive.
As for revealing her identity, she had considered it, but dared not.
Especially since Jing Zhe held her hand in public and declared her to be his fiancée, if their identities were exposed...
It would be too much trouble for everyone, so let's just forget about it.
Seeing Chen Mo's dejected expression, Jing Zhe joked, "What's wrong with that? Didn't you see he didn't even give face to Master Chen? That's what they call 'even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake'!"
"Is that so?"
"Absolutely! But these local bullies need to be dealt with by the local bullies themselves! Within a radius of ten miles, the biggest local bully is none other than my eldest sister and her group. Once my eldest sister rescues us, let's see if this Lin fellow dares to come up Mangshan to arrest us! If he dares, I'll respect him as a man!"
After Jing Zhe finished speaking with a smile, he encouraged Chen Mo, "But what you just said wasn't useless. At least Master Chen has started to put pressure on him, and with so many people around, Lin Wenyao definitely won't dare to make any rash moves against us in the short term!"
Chen Mo nodded and said nothing more.
...
The Lin family has already set up a mourning hall, and the mansion is filled with grief.
As soon as Lin Wenyao entered the house, he was pulled by the servants to change into mourning clothes, and then his mother, Wu, came in.
Although Ms. Wu was in her forties and had wrinkles around her eyes, she still had a good temperament and charm. One could guess that she must have been a beautiful young lady from a prominent family in her youth.
Dressed in white mourning clothes, her face showed signs of weariness, but not much sadness—which matched the image of her frantically slapping Lin Yuanqing's corpse.
With a resolute expression, he appeared extremely capable. Upon seeing Lin Wenyao enter the room, he frowned and asked, "What have you been doing so early in the morning?"
"I'm going to arrest them! To avenge my father!"
Then he briefly explained what had happened to Ms. Wu.
After listening, Madam Wu raised her eyebrows and looked at him, asking, "You're not usually this filial, it can't be that simple, can it?"
"Hehe, no one knows a child better than their mother!"
Lin Wenyao smiled and then said, "It's just that my son has taken a fancy to a girl!"
After listening, Madam Wu said with a serious expression, "Although the Lin family is not a prominent family, don't forget that you are the grandson of the Wu family of Jingzhou. Your marriage must be approved by your grandfather, and you must find a woman of equal social standing. Other country girls are fine for fun, but don't even think about entering the Wu family!"
Lin Wenyao nodded repeatedly, "Mother is right, I just wanted to play with her!"
Knowing his mother's personality and fearing her disapproval, Lin Wenyao ultimately didn't dare reveal that Chen Mo knew Wu Xianyong.
"Furthermore, Chen Guozhong did have some connections with your maternal grandfather when he was an official in Jingzhou in his early years. However, he has long since retired from the court and has lost his power base, while your maternal grandfather may rise even higher. There's no need to be afraid of him!"
Wu narrowed his eyes slightly and said domineeringly.
"Grandfather will go even further, wouldn't that mean..."
"It should be pretty close to happening. But this matter has not yet been finalized, so remember to keep a low profile and don't tell outsiders."
Lin Wenyao listened with great excitement, nodding repeatedly.
"By the way, at this juncture, you must not cause any trouble for your grandfather. Dealing with Ah Kun and Chun Shui Lou is fine, but you must wait until the letter of appointment is issued. Then you can find any reason to deal with them, and it will be legitimate, and no one can find fault with it."
Still not entirely at ease, Madam Wu added, "Although Lin Yuanqing deserved to die, there are still formalities to be done. These next few days, you should stay home and observe mourning and keep vigil. Do not go out or do anything until the letter of appointment is issued."
Lin Wenyao nodded repeatedly after listening.
Before leaving, Madam Wu said, "Actually, if this matter is handled well, it will be quite impressive. First, as you're newly appointed prefect, this matter will not only enhance your reputation but also establish your authority, ensuring that no one in Yongzhou will dare to disobey you. Second, if you obtain the 'Cool Summer' award, you can earn a considerable amount of money every day. Give that money to your grandfather and have him pave the way for you; what difficulty will there be in returning to Jingzhou?"
Wu grew up in Jingzhou. If Lin Yuanqing hadn't been demoted for harassing women, why would she have come to this small place?
She was also eager for Lin Wenyao to make a name for himself quickly, pull some strings, and then return to Jingzhou!
Lin Wenyao agreed verbally, but his mind was elsewhere.
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