"Li Xingye actually appointed Zhao Lin and Bai Shiyuan as inspectors together?"
In the *** Mansion, *** Li Weibai lay on the couch, eating grapes handed to her by the maid and said lazily.
"Li Xingye is a man of integrity. He actually made such an arrangement. It's obvious that Zhao Lin is quite capable and he's taken a liking to him."
"Princess, it is said that His Majesty asked Li Xingye to take charge of the Flower and Stone Gang. It was Li Xingye who took the initiative to ask for permission, and Zhao Lin instigated Li Xingye to do so."
The subordinate kneeling on the ground didn't dare to raise his head and quickly repeated the news he had received.
"Huh, I didn't expect Zhao Lin to see things so clearly. Even I didn't see these things clearly. No wonder Li Xingye values him. But he's so young, can he really be worthy of such a big responsibility?"
The maid asked, "It's just an inspection, is it important?"
Li Weibai smiled and said, "It may not be important to others, but it is very important to him. Zhao Lin climbed up the ladder by giving Li Xingye advice. If he encounters those corrupt officials, should he intervene? If he does, can he really control them? If he doesn't, how will Li Xingye view him? It's very difficult."
The maid asked, "Is there no other solution?"
"Of course." Li Weibai ordered: "Go, call Zhao Lin and I will give him some guidance."
…
"This is a way to die."
When Han Yuehua learned that Zhao Lin had actually done such an assignment, her face immediately turned gloomy.
Although he was not furious, in the eyes of Zhao Mingya and the others, he was more frightening than furious.
"Isn't it just an errand? How can it be considered a way to death?" Zhao Mingya said, "It's better for him to die. It will save us from trouble."
"Shut up!"
Han Yuehua glared at Zhao Mingya fiercely and shouted, "He is your brother."
Zhao Mingya said unconvincedly: "So what? We've severed ties anyway. Mom, you've always disliked him and wished he'd die out there. Why do you care about him now?"
"I……"
Han Yuehua was speechless. She didn't understand why she was worried about Zhao Lin. Was it because of their mother-son relationship?
No, absolutely not. I am not concerned about him. I am worried that he will bring trouble to the Marquis' Mansion.
Han Yuehua said angrily: "This kind of thing is the most offensive. In the end, won't it all be blamed on us? We can't let him do it. We must stop him. Fang Cheng!"
Butler Fang came over immediately and said, "Madam."
"Send someone to find Zhao Lin and tell him that as long as he gives up his post as inspector, I will allow him to come back." Han Yuehua said.
"Yes, ma'am, I'll go right away."
Fang Cheng sighed inwardly.
…
When Zhao Lin and Su Di returned from Shengjing Prefecture Government Office, it was already late.
Zhao Lin took off his coat, and just as Su Di reached out to take it, Yun Zhiyi took it first and handed it to the maid next to him.
Yun Zhiyi ignored Sudi's unfriendly look and said, "Four people came to see you today and are waiting in the front hall."
"Oh? Who are they?" Zhao Lin asked curiously.
Yun Zhiyi said, "They are Zhang Yongzhen, the doctor of the Ministry of Justice, Sun Xiaohui, the minister of the Supreme Court, Fang Cheng, the steward of the Zhenbei Marquisate, and the people of the ***."
Zhao Lin frowned slightly.
Su Di was surprised and asked, "Zhang Yongzhen is the prince's man, and Sun Xiaohui is the prince of Yu's man. What are they doing here?"
Zhao Lin sneered, "Of course they're trying to win them over. The Flower and Stone Gang appears to be a collection of flowers, plants, and precious stones for the emperor, but there's a lot of room for manipulation. If I, the Inspector, am one of their men, how much can I manipulate them?"
Su Di's heart trembled. "No wonder you offended the Crown Prince. He sent people here. I thought they were here for revenge. But why did the *** and the Zhenbei Marquis' Mansion send people here?"
Zhao Lin said with a cold face: "Who cares what they are here for? Send Fang Cheng away first. I will go meet those three people."
Yun Zhiyi was surprised. She didn't know why Zhao Lin was so hostile to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion and didn't even want to meet them, but she still went to talk to Fang Cheng.
Fang Cheng also knew that even if they met, Zhao Lin would definitely not agree. He might even get beaten up again, so he immediately got up and left after hearing Yun Zhiyi's words.
As for the remaining three people, they were all drinking tea there.
Zhao Lin came in, bowed, and said with a smile, "I was studying with the gentlemen in the yamen. I didn't expect you three to come to my house. Sorry for the long wait."
Sun Xiaohui put down his teacup first and said with a smile, "Young Master Zhao is young and promising, and has earned the respect of Lord Li. This is a good thing, so why not wait a little longer?"
Zhang Yongzhen also smiled and said, "The later you come back, the more it shows that Master Zhao is valued by Lord Li."
The two people spoke so bluntly that Zhao Lin confirmed his guess that they were here to win him over.
After the two of them finished speaking, the person who came from the mansion was a maid. She stood up and said, "His Highness invites Master Zhao to come to the mansion for a chat."
When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.
Li Weibai actually took the initiative to invite Zhao Lin to his mansion. What was she doing?
Zhao Lin asked doubtfully, "May I ask why the Queen asked me to go?"
The maid said, "Young Master Zhao will know when he sees His Highness."
Zhao Lin immediately said solemnly to Zhang Yongzhen and Sun Xiaohui, "My lords, I'm truly sorry. I have to see the empress, so I can't entertain you."
Zhang Yongzhen and Sun Xiaohui stood up at the same time and said, "*** is the most important. You go first, I'll come back tomorrow."
"I'm so sorry, I'll treat you two well tomorrow."
After Zhao Lin saw the two off, he immediately got in the carriage and followed the maid to the *** Mansion.
Zhang Yongzhen and Sun Xiaohui watched from a distance, and when Zhao Lin's carriage disappeared into the darkness, they looked at each other.
"Doesn't the Crown Prince hate Zhao Lin? Why did he send Lord Zhang?"
Sun Xiaohui said with a smile.
Zhang Yongzhen said frankly, "Your Highness is a man of great generosity. How could he bear a grudge against someone who serves the country? Furthermore, Your Highness favors talented individuals. Zhao Lin is a man of great literary talent and outstanding abilities, so Your Highness naturally likes him. I just wonder why Lord Sun has come?"
Sun Xiaohui laughed heartily: "Of course someone has taken a fancy to Zhao Lin."
Zhang Yongzhen sneered, "Prince Yu is actually competing with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for talent. What does he want to do? Isn't he afraid that if His Royal Highness ascends the throne one day, you will all be dead without a burial place?"
Sun Xiaohui also sneered; "I'm afraid that the prince won't be able to ascend the throne, and all your efforts will be in vain."
Li Jingxian and Li Jingzhong competed with each other, so naturally their subordinates were also tit-for-tat.
…
Zhao Lin followed the maid to the outside of the *** mansion. As the maid went in to report, another maid came out soon to lead Zhao Lin inside, and they met Li Weibai in the garden.
Although the night was dark at this time, the moon in the sky was bright, casting its light and illuminating the surroundings.
Li Weibai lay comfortably on the recliner.
She was dressed simply, in only a white gauze dress, with her undergarments faintly visible. Combined with the moonlight, it outlined a picture of a beauty in the moonlight.
"Your Highness, Young Master Zhao is here."
The maid who brought Zhao Lin in walked up to Li Weibai and whispered.
Li Weibai turned her head, and a charming look appeared on her delicate and beautiful face: "You're here!"
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