Chapter 84

Li Chengqian took a deep breath and decided to confess everything to Lin Nanjie: "Actually, I can..."

Li Chenghuan was prepared for Lin Nanjie to be angry, and he was willing to do whatever Lin Nanjie wanted him to do.

Just don't run away.

Before he could finish his words, a slightly warm hand covered his hand.

Li Chenghuan's body froze, and he lowered his eyes to look at the white back of the hand covering his lips.

My nails are a little long, and they feel very sore on my back when I touch them.

Lin Nanjie raised his hand subconsciously, quickly covering Li Chenghuan's words.

As soon as Li Chengqian opened his mouth, Lin Nanjie realized what he wanted to say.

It's just that I can hear his heartbeat.

His pupils rolled around, and he tried hard not to mutter in his heart.

I didn't say it earlier, but it's not that easy to say it now.

"What's wrong?" Li Chenghuan's voice was a little unclear through the warm palm, and his lips gently scratched the palm while speaking, making Lin Nanjie feel itchy.

The gesture was too ambiguous, and Lin Nanjie's ears began to burn uncontrollably, so he quickly withdrew his hand.

He glanced at Li Chenghuan calmly, thinking: "If my uncle knew that the dog emperor not only emptied his wine last night, but also climbed through the window into the yard, he would be in big trouble."

Li Chenghuan was shocked. Lin Nanjie actually wanted to complain to his uncle?

He looked panicked: "Nan Li, I..."

Lin Nanqi then thought: [If my uncle knew that the dog emperor had punished me to raise horses and would beat me with a stick every now and then...]

Li Chengqian's eyes gradually became filled with astonishment, and then turned into full of regret.

Holding Lin Nanjie's hand tightly, he said, "I did many things wrong before, and you could punish me for it."

Lin Nanqi said modestly: "How can that be possible? You are the emperor."

Li Chenghuan kissed the back of Lin Nanqi's hand: "The emperor is just a status, how can he not be punished?"

A sly smile flashed across Lin Nanqi's eyes: [Wow! ]

When Li Chenghuan heard the cheers, his expression froze, and a hint of doubt flashed across his face.

How does it feel like he missed something?

Lin Nanjie was unconscious of revealing his inner thoughts and couldn't help but panic. At this moment, he heard voices and footsteps outside the house. Lin Nanjie immediately found a perfect excuse: "My uncle is here."

As expected, Hua Heng's voice could be heard from outside: "I bought some snacks from Qianchunlou this morning. I'm sure my nephew will like them..."

The sound came from far away and sounded like someone had just walked into the yard.

A hint of panic flashed across Li Chenghuan's eyes.

He was drunk last night and climbed in through the window. If my uncle knew about this, he would probably lock Lin Nanjie's room three times at night.

I never thought that even the emperor would be afraid of his uncle one day.

Lin Nanjie also became nervous. He looked around and saw clothes scattered on the floor at the end of the bed, which looked very suspicious.

Lin Nanjie quickly picked up the clothes and stuffed them into Li Chenghuan's arms, then pushed him to the window: "Go quickly."

Li Chengqian held his clothes and frowned: "This makes me look very shameful."

Lin Nanjie's eyes widened: "Isn't it?"

[Who climbed in through the window in the middle of the night? I thought it was a thief. If I go to my uncle to complain, the dog emperor will definitely be in trouble.]

Li Chengqian took a breath of cool air.

Not only did Lin Nanjie refuse to help him, he even wanted to complain to Hua Heng.

Now he has been arranged in the most remote courtyard. If he angers Hua Heng again, he will probably be kicked out.

Although Hua Heng might not be able to do it, Li Chengqian didn't want to make trouble for himself.

After all, Lin Nanjie is here and he still wants to meet her.

The footsteps outside stopped at the door, and then there was a knock on the door, and Hua Heng's voice came: "Nanjie, are you awake?"

Lin Nanjie quickly pushed Li Chenghuan out, gesturing wildly with his eyes and urging him silently.

[Hurry up, hurry up, or your uncle will find you! ]

Li Chenghuan couldn't help but frown. After saying so many harsh words, he still let him go in the end.

My heart instantly became warm.

Li Chenghuan held Lin Nanjie in his arms, lowered his eyes and kissed her smooth forehead, and whispered, "I'm leaving now. If you have anything, please ask the secret guards to find me."

Compared to last night, this forehead kiss seemed too pure and had a more gentle feel.

Lin Nanzhen rubbed his ears.

The emperor's voice was somewhat sexy and hoarse, making people's ears feel hot.

Hua Heng saw no one opening the door, so he tilted his head and wondered, "Why haven't you woken up yet?"

Seeing that Li Chengqian wanted to kiss her again, Lin Nanjie frowned and said in a low, slightly fierce voice: "Hurry up and leave. If you don't leave, I'll hand you over to your uncle!"

Li Chenghuan had no choice but to give up and jumped out of the window like a thief, which was totally un-elegant and un-dignified of a ruler.

Lin Nanjie looked at Li Chengqian's aggrieved back, grinned, then locked the window tightly and checked it carefully to make sure it could not be opened anymore.

It was dangerous to forget to close the window last night.

After finishing, he walked to the door, opened it, pretended to be sleepy, and yawned: "Uncle, good morning."

Hua Heng looked at the rising sun and realized it was getting late.

Don’t worry, my nephew says it’s early, so it’s early.

Hua Heng stepped into the house, and the uncle and nephew entered the house together: "Uncle has prepared a lot of Qianzhou snacks for you, you can try them."

The servant behind Hua Heng squatted down to prepare breakfast, placed it on the table, and then retreated so as not to disturb the two people from eating.

Lin Nan was delighted: "Okay, thank you uncle!"

By the way, he kicked the handkerchief on the ground into the corner. What a mistake. He even forgot to clean it up.

Hua Heng only saw Lin Nanjie's movements and looked around the room suspiciously: "Did you sleep well last night?"

Talking about last night, Lin Nanqi felt a little guilty, his eyes wandering: "It was good, I slept very well."

Hua Heng said, "Qianzhou is humid, and it's summer now, so mosquitoes are very noisy. Did you get bitten by mosquitoes at night? Your uncle brought you some ointment to apply."

He is a grown man, used to living outdoors, and is not afraid of mosquitoes. This morning when he went to buy food, he saw a stall selling food, and thought that since Lin Nanjie had just arrived, he might be able to use it.

Hua Heng noticed a red mark on Lin Nanjie's neck and pointed it out: "Look at you, you've been bitten. It's quite a big spot. This mosquito sucks blood very fiercely. Hurry up and apply some medicine."

Lin Nanqi's eyes flashed with panic, and he subconsciously raised his hand to cover it, smiling awkwardly, "Uncle is really thoughtful. I'll apply it now."

Lin Nanjie took the ointment, walked to the mirror, squeezed some and applied it.

By the way, he cursed Li Chengqian in his heart.

Where did this mosquito come from? It was clearly a dog emperor that climbed in through the window!

Lin Nanjie finished applying it. Fearing that Hua Heng might be worried, she said, "It's not itchy at all. I slept so soundly last night that I didn't notice it."

Hearing Lin Nanjie say this, Hua Heng straightened his back immediately.

That’s what he said.

Lin Nanjie had obviously adapted well to Qianzhou, so how could he be suffering from acclimatization?

The two sat down to eat. Lin Nanjie had a great appetite and everything he ate tasted delicious.

——Mainly because I’m really hungry.

Hua Hengdun was relieved: "After breakfast, I will go to practice martial arts with my uncle."

Lin Nanjie almost dropped the chopsticks in his hand in fright.

Do you really...really want to learn martial arts?

Lin Nanqi moved his butt uneasily.

Unfortunately, Hua Heng had been worried about Lin Nanjie's health for a long time. He had made up his mind, and after breakfast, he took Lin Nanjie to the training ground in the mansion.

The Hua family kept a low profile and lived a simple life of food, clothing and daily expenses. Hua Heng came from a military background and lived a much more casual life than the noblemen. However, the martial arts training ground was carefully decorated and he would practice martial arts and archery here every morning.

Lin Nanqi looked around curiously: "Is this where my uncle practices martial arts every day?"

Hua Heng nodded and said "not bad", then he picked up a bow and handed it to Lin Nanjie: "Pull it open and try it."

Hua Heng picked up the bow effortlessly, as if he was holding an ordinary object. Lin Nanjie was deceived by the illusion, raised his hand to take it, and fell down.

Hua Heng laughed loudly: "This bow is made of black iron, much heavier than ordinary bows and arrows, don't underestimate it."

Lin Nanjie reluctantly held the bow, his expression twisted: "Uncle, you think too highly of me..."

Hua Heng didn't care: "Come on, open it and try it."

The bow and arrow were made of black iron and were extremely heavy. Lin Nanjie, who already had a sore back, could hardly catch it. He lifted it up with great effort and used all his strength to pull the bowstring. Lin Nanjie took a deep breath, released the bowstring, and shot the arrow. With a "whoosh", the arrow landed in the bushes ten steps away.

Lin Nanqi put down his bow and arrow, wiped the sweat off his face, and looked at the arrow stuck in the grass with the feathers on the end sticking out. He immediately looked embarrassed.

Hua Heng also fell silent.

Everyone in the Lin and Hua families practiced martial arts, but when it came to the nephew, he couldn't even lift anything with his shoulders or hands. Hua Heng couldn't help but sigh.

Lin Nanjie said awkwardly: "Uncle, I'd better not embarrass myself."

Hua Heng patted Lin Nanjie on the shoulder: "That doesn't count. Let's do it again."

This palm strike almost sent Lin Nanjie away.

Lin Nanjie was holding the bow with a sad face, and was about to lift it up when suddenly his hand felt light, and the bow had been taken away by someone.

Feeling relieved of the heavy burden, Lin Nanjie almost cried out of joy.

【Great, I’m finally saved! 】

Looking again, it was Li Chengqian.

Hua Heng was a little surprised, but he still bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, I am honored to see you. It is too sunny here. Would you like to move on?"

Li Chengqian: "No problem, General, you are in a good mood to come and practice martial arts so early. I will join you."

Having said that, Li Chengqian raised his hand, put the arrow on, pulled the string, and drew the bow.

His expression was serious and he had an extraordinary calmness. All he could see was the target dozens of meters away, and he decisively let go of the bowstring.

The arrows were like a torrential rain, and with a sharp sound, they cut through the sky and a feathered arrow appeared on the target.

【good!】

Lin Nanjie almost shouted out loud, his eyes shining slightly.

Hua Heng bit his back teeth unhappily.

The bow passed down from generation to generation in the Lin family was actually pulled open by Li Chenghuan.

Hua Heng was filled with depression.

Not only did he kidnap the person, he also kidnapped the bow and arrow.

Li Chenghuan put down his bow and turned around, his eyes revealing an imperial aura, but the moment he saw Lin Nanjie, his composure dropped.

"It's a good bow indeed."

Although Hua Heng was depressed by the arrow just now, he couldn't help but admire: "Your Majesty has great skills."

Li Chengqian glanced at Lin Nanjie and found that his eyes were sparkling. He couldn't help but feel a little relieved and suggested, "Why don't we have a competition?"

Hua Heng was thinking this: "Okay!"

The two stood in front of the target, Li Chengqian still used the black iron bow, and Hua Heng used the one he usually used, both of which were quite heavy. Lin Nanjie was just about to have some free time to serve as the referee for the two.

The other servants in the training ground were also staring at the two men. Not everyone was lucky enough to witness such a competition.

Both of them reached into the quiver to take arrows, nocked the bowstring, and pulled the bowstring. Hua Heng was a veteran in many battles, so archery was as easy as taking something from a bag. With a "whoosh", the arrow shot out like a meteor. Almost at the same time, Li Chenghuan also let go of the bowstring.

With a "click" sound, two arrows hit the bull's eye at the same time.

Lin Nanqi's blood boiled with excitement: "It's a draw!"

Hua Heng just shot an arrow: "Come again!"

The two shot five arrows in succession, and Hua Heng won by hitting all five arrows, while Li Chengzhen missed the last arrow.

Li Chengqian put down his bow and said to Hua Heng, "Uncle's riding and archery skills are indeed extraordinary. I am ashamed to say that I am not as good as him."

Hua Heng's eyes revealed a look of genuine admiration: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be modest. This black iron bow is rare in the world. It is a family heirloom left by my brother-in-law. It is extremely precious. Your Majesty was able to hit four arrows in a row. Few people can compare to you."

Lin Nanjie saw it clearly.

[Just now, Li Chengqian deliberately missed the last arrow, and actually let his uncle go. ]

[But a bow that ordinary people can't use, is it really suitable for a novice like me? ]

When Li Chenghuan heard Lin Nanjie's heartbeat, the corners of his lips couldn't help but curl up slightly.

The two competed for a few more rounds, and Hua Heng found the fun in it and became more and more courageous.

This is what a martial arts competition is like. You don’t have to win every match, but you just want to have a good time competing.

At the end of the competition, Li Chengqian couldn't help but look at Lin Nanjie for help.

Hua Heng was the general of Qianzhou, a veteran of the battlefield and a master of martial arts. It was good that he could not lose too much compared to the previous few rounds. Li Chenghuan had no intention of competing with the general on the battlefield in martial arts.

But Lin Nanjie acted as if he didn't see it.

Lin Nanjie even had someone bring a chair over and sat down. He held a folding fan in his hand and fanned himself leisurely while watching the competition between the two.

Li Chengqian listened attentively, but heard only a blank.

I couldn't help but wonder, in the past, Lin Nanjie's heart sound was like a chatterbox, why was it so quiet now.

Is it because it's too hot that you're not in the mood?

That’s right, after all, we stayed up too late last night.

Li Chengzhen suddenly felt distressed and said to Hua Heng, "It's almost noon and the sun is scorching. Why don't we stop here?"

Hua Heng still felt a little unsatisfied, but since Li Chenghuan had already spoken, he couldn't force it.

"I didn't expect the emperor to be so skilled in martial arts. I will come back to learn from you some other day."

When he heard it was over, Lin Nanqi stood up quickly and enthusiastically fanned Hua Heng: "The weather is too hot, uncle, be careful not to get a heat stroke."

Washington was relieved: "My nephew is still the best."

Li Chenghuan was jealous silently, but didn't dare to say it.

As soon as Hua Heng put down his bow and arrow, his men came to report: "General Hua, Lin Yonghui and his family were sneaking around last night, and they seemed to be trying to escape."

Hua Heng's expression suddenly changed: "Don't let any of them go, I will go and catch them myself!"

Hua Heng had already ordered people to guard Lin Yonghui's family. He was busy dealing with the affairs of the Lotus Sect yesterday, and he was preparing to meet this family in the past two days.

Lin Nanjie: "This family finally couldn't stand it anymore. They were guilty and afraid of being exposed."

Li Chenghuan's face also turned cold: "I will come too."

***

The foot of Qingwu Mountain.

In the Lin family courtyard.

The original yard had been turned into a mess, and the peaceful atmosphere was broken by a fierce quarrel.

Lin Yonghui and Lin Yongshan were arguing fiercely.

"What do you mean by splitting it equally? All the money in the family should be given to me." Lin Yongshan pointed at Lin Yonghui with a red face, "It was you who came up with the bad idea to trick Lin Nanqie back. Now you want to run away with the money. You wish!"

Lin Yonghui's face turned livid: "Second brother, you are going too far. I am the eldest son, so how come I have a share of the family business? How dare you want to take it all for yourself?"

Lin Yongshan said angrily: "Bah! Lin Nanjie gave you several hundred taels of silver before! But I didn't see you take it out and divide it equally!"

Lin Yonghui was exposed, and a trace of guilt flashed across his face: "What nonsense are you talking about? I lost the money on the way back."

Lin Yongshan: "Who knows if it's true or not? You said it was lost, so it's lost? Where did you lose it? In the casino?"

"Alright, alright, stop arguing!" Father Lin and Mrs. Fang watched their two sons quarreling, and they were extremely worried. "Let's get on the road as soon as possible."

"It's not too late to talk about this once we get there!"

Lin Yonghui and Lin Yongshan then angrily quit.

Lin Yongshan said angrily: "It is more important to escape now, I won't bother with you for now!"

The two of them had their own thoughts, but at least they stopped arguing. Lin Yongshan put on his bag, feeling indignant, and opened the door.

However, the next moment, his body stiffened, his face showed fear, and he staggered back two steps.

"Why don't you leave?"

As soon as Fang asked, she saw a group of people standing at the door.

They saw three people in the lead riding horses. They looked familiar, including Lin Nanjie, the young man who lived with Lin Nanjie, and an imposing man with murderous looks on his face, looking at them unfriendlyly.

Behind them was a group of people, all dressed as soldiers, standing at the door of their house with expressionless faces, all holding weapons.

Fang had never seen such a scene before and was so frightened that she was speechless.

After seeing this, Lin Yonghui and his father were so frightened that their faces turned pale.

Fang's legs were so weak that she would have fallen to the ground if Lin Yongshan hadn't supported her.

"You...what are you going to do?"

Hua Heng's face was full of disgust: "Come here, tie them up!"

His men immediately stepped forward and quickly tied up the four men.

Lin Yonghui calmed down a bit, but his face was very ugly. He asked in a strong and weak voice: "Even if the government arrests people, they must have a crime. My family has lived here for decades, but..."

Lin Yongshan followed up, "That's right! Who are you? Do you still have the law? How can you arrest people at will?"

Hua Heng sneered: "The king's law? I am the general of Qianzhou, I arrest the offenders, you dare to defy the law?"

When they heard that it was the general of Qianzhou, their faces turned pale.

They had all heard of the title of Qianzhou General, he was a devilish man!

Lin Yonghui suppressed his fear and said, "I don't know what crime we have committed that the general wants to arrest us."

Hua Heng's face was extremely cold: "You colluded with the Lotus Sect, collaborated with the enemy and betrayed the country, and harmed the descendants of loyal and good people."

Father Lin and Mrs. Fang suddenly felt dizzy.

Collaborating with the enemy and committing treason, harming the descendants of loyal and good people?

This is a huge crime!

Then they saw Lin Nanjie riding on his horse, looking down at them with no emotion in his eyes. Lin Yonghui and his family felt as if the sky was falling.

We are here to settle accounts with them!

Father Lin panicked and said, "Don't talk nonsense. How could we be traitors to our country and kill loyal people?"

Fang looked at Lin Nanjie tentatively: "That's right! Nanjie, please say something. Can you bear to see your parents and your elder and second brothers being arrested?"

Lin Nanjie looked at them coldly: "I don't need to say much about the harm to the descendants of loyal and righteous people. You know it in your hearts. As for treason, the leader of the Lotus Sect is a native of Zhao. He sneaked into the territory of Daqi and has been entrenched for many years, corrupting the people. You have too close contact with him, and you are indeed suspected of treason."

"According to the laws of Daqi, those who colluded with the enemy and committed treason should be executed along with their entire family. In serious cases, they should be put to death."

"If you tell the truth, you may be able to get a lighter sentence."

The four tied people fell into fear. They looked at each other and saw deep fear in each other's eyes.

The most obvious example of treason is Lin Nanjie’s parents!

When Fang thought of their fate, she almost fainted.

At this moment, Lin Yongshan suddenly shouted, "I'll tell you! I'll tell you! It's all Lin Yonghui's fault!"