Half an hour later, the road Lin Yiyuan walked on was scalded again and again by hot water.
The palace maids that Lin Yiyuan had come into contact with all had pale faces and their eyes were filled with relief.
The news that Lord Lin, a man of high moral character, had contracted syphilis spread throughout the palace. Everyone who heard about it looked at him with contempt, saying it was a disgrace to the emperor's family.
It is said that Lord Lin lived in poverty and ate plain noodles for every meal, but I didn't expect that he was so extravagant behind the scenes!
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Zhao Chen came out of the imperial study, his face was terribly dark, and his slender hands were clenched tightly.
Money! Money! He wants money!
News of the flood was reported again and again by officials, but the money sent for disaster relief could not even make a splash. Zhao Chen knew that some fearless parasites had emerged again.
It seems that his methods were not cruel enough. The last execution of an entire family failed to deter corrupt officials.
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...
Where can we raise money for disaster relief... Zhao Chen rubbed his brows tiredly.
At this time, the chief eunuch said, "Your Majesty, today Lord Lin suddenly fell ill when he entered the palace. An experienced maid found that he had syphilis, and the news spread like wildfire in the palace."
Zhao Chen's expression froze, disbelief appeared on his face, and he laughed out loud in anger: "I didn't hear it wrong."
The chief eunuch said, "Your Majesty, Lord Lin has really contracted syphilis, it is absolutely true."
Zhao Chen thought of what Lin Yiyuan had done and laughed in his heart. He strode towards Xuanzhu Palace. Today he must teach Lin Yiyuan a lesson, even if he was Concubine Lin's father.
As soon as I arrived, I saw Lin Zhiya had changed into a light green dress. Her skin was snow-white and her hair was half draped over her thin shoulders. She looked as harmless as a little deer.
Lin Zhiya held her cheek with her hand, looking worried.
It seems that Lin Yiyuan’s incident had a great impact on her.
Seeing Zhao Chen, she became a little more energetic and her expression became brighter, but she was still listless.
Zhao Chen's heart softened. The surprise that Concubine Lin brought to him in the morning had not yet faded. Moreover, Concubine Lin loved him so much. If he remained indifferent, would he still be a man?
Zhao Chen indulged himself for the first time and walked towards Lin Zhiya, gently holding her hand: "Did I scare you? It's okay, just have someone drive him out."
Zhao Chen's hands had a thin layer of calluses and his palms were burning hot. Lin Zhiya was startled and reflexively wanted to pull her hands away.
[Fuck, the dog emperor must have taken the wrong medicine! ]
Lin Zhiya was frightened for a moment, paused, and then let Zhao Chen hold her hand. She raised her head and forced a soft smile, looking a little pitiful.
[Mind reading, mind reading, what on earth is the dog emperor thinking! ]
Zhao Chen couldn't help laughing, his dark eyes were full of Lin Zhiya's reflection, and at this moment they were full of affection.
"How do you know I'm taking medicine? I've been busy with government affairs recently, and the imperial physician prescribed me some medicine to help me sleep. Don't worry, I'm not so busy that I'd take the wrong medicine."
As for Concubine Lin's clamoring about mind reading, Zhao Chen just thought that she was naive and her mind was full of nonsense. It was obviously him who had the ability to read minds.
Zhao Chen felt that he should be nicer to Concubine Lin recently to avoid her being so startled.
Zhao Chen felt a little guilty, and moved his hand to touch Lin Zhiya's black hair. Lin Zhiya felt goose bumps all over her body and her shoulders.
Lin Zhiya screamed in her heart: [Don’t get close to me! ]
Zhao Chen almost crushed Lin Zhiya's shoulders, but never mind, let's just leave it at that for today. He put his hands behind his back and returned to normal.
Lin Zhiya breathed a sigh of relief and ate the grapes with peace of mind.
Looking around the hall, he found Lin Yiyuan hiding in the corner, his head so embarrassed that he wanted to shrink into his collar.
At this time, Lin Zhiya explained: "Father is waiting for the imperial physician to prescribe medicine for him. After all, this disease is not easy to cure."
Zhao Chen smiled, his words like a knife stabbing into Lin Yiyuan's heart: "Oh, it seems that my imperial physician is an expert in treating this. Is it because of this that you came to the palace with your illness?"
Zhao Chen's brows were cold and his tone did not reveal his emotions. Lin Yiyuan, who had not dared to move, heard this like a clockwork machine and knelt down and kowtowed to Zhao Chen, crying and shouting.
"My loyalty is known to all, and my innocence is known to all. I am innocent!"
Zhao Chen was merciless: "How do you explain your illness, my dear? Your loyalty is not evident. You have not made any achievements since I ascended the throne."
Lin Yiyuan raised his head tremblingly, his face gradually turning blue, as if he was choking on words he couldn't say.
Zhao Chen: "My dear minister, you said before that money is a burden to you, and it is just something that ordinary people pursue. Let me ask you, do you know that the flood in southern Anhui requires at least 500,000 taels of silver for disaster relief?"
"I worry day and night about how to raise money, but you spend money lavishly. From this perspective, you are more comfortable than I am. Am I the vulgar person you are talking about?"
Lin Yiyuan felt dizzy for the first time and explained in panic: "No, I dare not, I...I..."
Zhao Chen stared at the air above Lin Yiyuan and said coldly, "No need to say more, my dear minister is old, so why not resign from your current position."
Zhao Chen pondered in his heart and decided to just send the man back to the countryside. He suddenly thought of Lin Zhiya and looked back at her tentatively.
Although Lin Yiyuan is a good-for-nothing guy, he is Concubine Lin's father after all.
When their eyes met, Lin Zhiya's eyes lit up, and she used all her strength to encourage Zhao Chen to say the rest of the words.
No, no, no! Lin Yiyuan can't go back to the countryside. Lin Zhiya stopped thinking, her sisters are still waiting to get married, if Lin Yiyuan takes them back to the countryside, they may not be able to find a good marriage.
He left on his own, but he had to take his mother and sisters with him to suffer.
In a flash of lightning, Lin Zhiya came up with a brilliant idea and was overjoyed.
Her inner voice: [Let my father go to provide disaster relief. If he does a good job, his reputation will spread, which is exactly what he wants. This move puts him in the right position.]
Zhao Chen was surprised, then he smiled. That's right, with Lin Yiyuan's character, he would be able to do the job well.
He changed his words and said to Lin Yiyuan: "... resign from your current position. I will send you to supervise the disaster relief."
Lin Yiyuan suddenly raised his face, crying and sobbing, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty is wise, I will not fail my mission even if I die in southern Anhui."
Lin Yiyuan hasn't figured out the key to Zhao Chen's change of mind yet. He just feels that his luck has really changed. This is a good opportunity to leave a good reputation for generations to come, disaster relief!
At this time, Nian Zhaoyi came late. When Lin Yiyuan saw her, he excitedly confessed, "Wanyan, my wish is finally coming true!"
Nian Zhaoyi thought of the disgusting aspects of syphilis, and when she came to her senses, she had already retreated ten meters away, forcing a smile: "Uncle, let's not get too close."
At this inopportune moment, Lin Zhiya burst out laughing.
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