Ma Dada looked at Zhao Lin, anger flashing in his eyes.
He was a general with a high title, and he had to apologize to such a small-time prefect, and he dared not forgive him?
If Li Xingye and Fu Chengwang hadn't been watching, I would have crushed you to death.
At that moment, Ma Changda was about to order his personal soldiers to attack and hack Zhao Lin, Li Xingye and Fu Chengwang to death.
But Ma Dada still held back.
Just kill Zhao Lin.
Since they dared to kill Li Xingye and Fu Chengwang, the only way for Ma Changda to survive was to quickly escape to Beidi.
Zhao Chenhan had no choice but to speak: "Master Zhao, for the sake of General Ma's service to the country, please forgive him this time."
Zhao Lin said calmly, "Who do you think you are? Do you have the right to speak?"
Zhao Chenhan paused, then became furious.
Zhao Lin loudly rebuked him, "You are a Tongzhi, a subordinate of mine. Instead of speaking up for me, you speak up for the people who attacked me. What are you trying to do? Do you want him to kill me so you can take his place?"
Li Xingye and Fu Chengwang's eyes immediately changed when they looked at Zhao Chenhan.
Who doesn’t hate those who betray their own people?
Zhao Chenhan is Zhao Lin's deputy, helping him manage the entire Qingzhou. He should be Zhao Lin's closest partner.
Now, he not only reported that Zhao Lin had given false information and killed Ma Changshan, but also spoke for Ma Changshan who attacked Zhao Lin.
If this isn't betrayal, what is?
It can even be said that they colluded with outsiders to murder their superiors.
Zhao Chenhan was filled with resentment and quickly explained, "Your Excellency has misunderstood. I only spoke up for General Ma because he is my brother-in-law. I absolutely have no intention of murdering you or replacing you."
"Yeah?"
Zhao Lin looked at Zhao Chenhan coldly.
Zhao Chenhan said repeatedly: "Yes, that's definitely not what I meant."
Zhao Lin suddenly smiled: "It doesn't matter. You couldn't kill me before, and you can't kill me now."
Zhao Chenhan was shocked.
Seeing Zhao Lin's half-smile, Zhao Chenhan said with an apologetic smile: "You are joking, my lord. I have never had such thoughts, nor would I dare to do so."
"Alright, General Ma, I understand. After all, anyone would be angry if their brother died. General Ma must be anxious to avenge your brother, so I won't invite you in. But General Ma, be careful not to follow in your brother's footsteps, or your family will have to hold two funerals in a row."
Under Ma Changda's angry gaze, Zhao Lin said, "My lords, let's go in and sit down."
"Humph! A general was actually kicked over by a civilian during a surprise attack. How can such a person be worthy of serving as a general in battle?"
Fu Chengwang said unhappily, "No wonder, except for Lord Zhao, everyone else in this dynasty has more defeats than victories, no matter what enemy they face."
Ma Dada had no choice but to apologize: "It's my incompetence."
"If you know you are incompetent, then try to change it."
Fu Chengwang turned away and left.
Zhao Lin led Li Xingye and Fu Chengwang in.
Only then did Zhao Chenhan dare to stand up straight, revealing a resentful look, but then he restrained it and looked at Ma Changda.
This loser was even beaten by the other party in a sneak attack. It was no wonder that Fu Chengwang scolded him.
"Brother-in-law, are you okay? What do we do next?"
Zhao Chenhan asked.
Ma Dada's face turned pale. He said, "Quick, quick, call a doctor."
When Ma Changda was sent to the temporary military camp and the armor on his abdomen was opened, everyone gasped.
I saw a purple-red lump on Ma Changda's abdomen, and faint traces of footprints could be seen.
No wonder Ma Changda was in so much pain.
Zhao Lin's kick was intended to kill him.
"hateful!"
Ma Changda endured the pain and said, "Where did Zhao Lin get his martial arts skills?"
Zhao Chenhan also found it strange.
Zhao Lin has never learned martial arts from anyone.
Zhao Lin didn't have the chance to learn martial arts when he returned to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.
During the three years at the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, although Zhao Lin was interested in learning martial arts, Zhao Jingzhou was too impatient to teach him, and the other guards were also unlikely to teach him.
So he shouldn't know martial arts.
And that dodge and kick just now could not have been done without long-term practice.
Zhao Chenhan himself didn't think he could dodge Ma Changda's grab.
"This Zhao Lin is very well hidden and should not be underestimated."
Zhao Chenhan said: "Outsiders didn't know he was skilled in martial arts, but now we can see that he is extremely cunning."
After drinking the blood-dissolving medicine, Ma Changda felt a little better and said bitterly, "I will kill him sooner or later."
Whether it is for Ma Changshan or himself.
A mere prefect actually dared to kick him.
It's outrageous.
"What should we do next?" Zhao Chenhan asked.
"Go into the mountains to quell the rebellion."
Ma Changda said, "Let's put down the rebels first. That's the important business. Li Xingye and Fu Chengwang will investigate Zhao Lin's collusion with the rebels. We won't interfere for now."
Zhao Chenhan's heart moved, and he whispered, "No matter whether they can find evidence or not, as long as we catch the thief, there will be plenty of evidence."
Ma Dada nodded slowly and said, "There is no time to lose, let's set off immediately."
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Zhao Lin welcomed Li Xingye and Fu Chengwang into the government office.
Li Xingye said, "Zhao Lin, tell me the truth. Do you have any connection with the rebels?"
Zhao Lin pointed to the heavens and swore, "If there is any connection, Zhao Lin will die a miserable death."
Anyway, the original owner did not die a good death.
Fu Chengwang sneered: "Can you believe what people like you say?"
Zhao Lin said, "Master Fu, why do you have to do this? If you can find evidence, you can kill or chop him up as you wish."
Fu Chengwang said: "I will definitely be able to find evidence."
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Your Majesty truly loves the people like his own children. He only sent two gentlemen to investigate the death of a lieutenant general."
Li Xingye coughed lightly and said, "After all, he is General Dingyuan's younger brother. His Majesty will certainly take him seriously. Okay, call everyone in your mansion. We'll question them one by one."
Zhao Lin said, "I have already prepared the banquet. It is not too late to ask after dinner."
"No need." Fu Chengwang refused bluntly.
Li Xingye laughed and said, "Master Fu, why do you have to be like this? Ma Changshan's death is just Zhao Chenhan's one-sided story. We don't even know if it has anything to do with Zhao Lin. Just for your daughter's sake, you have to eat first."
Fu Chengwang said angrily: "I no longer have that daughter."
"Okay, okay, if there's no food, then there's no food. If you're not hungry, then I am. Let's go, let him check it himself, and we'll go eat. The road has been bumpy, and I haven't eaten or slept well, so I'm hungry." Li Xingye said.
Zhao Lin was too lazy to talk nonsense with Fu Chengwang and left with Li Xingye.
Fu Chengwang was so angry that his stomach started rumbling.
Zhao Lin and Li Xingye walked to the backyard, where Fu Liqing was already waiting.
"Greetings, sir."
Fu Liqing first bowed to Li Xingye, then leaned back to look.
Zhao Lin said, "Master Fu is in the study."
Fu Liqing was a little disappointed.
Li Xingye said, "Your father is an old stubborn man, leave him alone."
Zhao Lin said: "It's all my fault. If I hadn't kidnapped Qing'er and eloped, Master Fu wouldn't be so angry."
No matter what the other person does, kidnapping your own daughter is unforgivable.
Fu Liqing said, "I'll have someone bring food to Dad."
Zhao Lin nodded and led Li Xingye to the cafeteria.
After a good meal, with no one around, Li Xingye's face darkened and he asked, "Zhao Lin, tell me the truth. Do you have any connection with the rebels?"
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