Bai Shiyuan said, "Although Zhao Lin was young, he possessed remarkable literary talent. Even more valuable was his profound understanding of statecraft. Had he matured, he would have been a valuable pillar of state. It's a pity he died young. It's said that Prince Yu recommended Zhao Chenhan from the Zhenbei Marquisate to succeed him. This man is even younger than Zhao Lin and lacks any significant abilities. I'm afraid he might make mistakes and bring disaster to the people..."
"Master, a letter from the Second Master."
Bai Shiyuan's servant came up with a letter and said, "The messenger said that the Second Young Master has something urgent to tell us and asked us to give it to you as soon as we get it."
"What's his urgent matter?"
Since everyone present was his own family, Bai Shiyuan was not shy. He tore open the envelope, took out the letter and read it, then let out a light exclamation.
"Zhao Lin is not dead? It was his guards who died." Bai Shiyuan said.
"What a great escape! You have such skills at such a young age. You deserve the praise from my nephew." said the old man whom Bai Shiyuan called uncle.
"Not only that, he went straight to Qingzhou Prefecture and actually killed the magistrate Qiu Cheng with a gavel in court." Bai Shiyuan said with a serious expression.
Suddenly, several sounds of people gasping for air were heard.
hiss……
"Where does he get such courage?"
"How could the censors forgive him for beating and killing a serving county magistrate?"
"He's finished! Absolutely finished! Even with Li Xingye's protection, he's finished!"
Everyone said.
The thin old man shook his head and said, "He's still too young and doesn't understand the seriousness of the matter. Even if he's very dissatisfied with Qiu Cheng, he can't take action, let alone kill him on the spot. He's not hitting Qiu Cheng, he's hitting the face of the court. If he's not punished, where will the officials put their faces?"
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