Chapter 278 A major battle with the local bullies is about to erupt.
"It's alright. Given the prevailing attitude in the imperial court, it doesn't matter whether you pass the exam or not."
After this incident of bestowing rewards, Lin Luoxi finally understood the intricate and shady relationships within the imperial court.
She felt that her eldest and third brothers were so intelligent that it was better for them not to go to the imperial court. She didn't want them to be corrupted by that corrupting influence and become like those parasites in the court.
There are 360 professions, and every profession can produce an expert. She refused to believe that there were other ways out besides becoming an official in the imperial court.
"Don't be like that, Miss Lin. Not all the officials in the court are what you think." Upon hearing Lin Ruoxi's words, Xiao Jingchen immediately spoke up for the other officials in the court.
"Hmph..." Lin Luoxi didn't speak, but instead hummed a few times.
"Lin Yi, send someone back to tell the eldest young master, the third young master, Brother Han Chuan, and Brother Wen Jin that it's just a simple test. Just do your best and there's no need to put too much pressure on them!"
"Yes, Miss." As long as he wasn't asked to deliver a message back, he wanted to stay here and see how Miss dealt with those thugs.
Ever since the battle at Bear Ridge, they and the young lady had been living a peaceful life, without any opportunity to show their skills.
Even if there were, they would only be some ignorant villagers from Cheng Village who could easily take advantage of them.
He had been practicing martial arts with General Lin for half a year, but had no chance to use his skills. Now that he had finally come out with Miss to do something important, he didn't want to be called by Miss to deliver a message.
"..." What constitutes an easy exam? How many people prepare for the next exam for an extended period of time, taking it for years, and still fail...?
Looking at the composed Lin Luoxi, Xiao Jingchen really didn't know what to say.
However, Yan Zhou had mentioned to him that Lin Luoxi's eldest brother, third brother, and that guy named Han Chuan and Wen Jin were all exceptionally intelligent and quick-witted, truly rare talents…
"Miss..." Tang Chuxia, who was writing and drawing on the side, suddenly handed Lin Luoxi three pieces of paper.
"Your Highness, please sign!" To prevent Xiao Jingchen from reneging on his promise of a 15-year tax exemption after seeing her high harvest, Lin Luoxi still had Tang Chuxia write a contract.
"Miss Lin, is there not even this much trust between us?" Xiao Jincheng glanced at the contract in front of him, his lips twitching as he looked at Lin Luoxi with a hurt expression.
"Maybe there used to be, but not anymore." Just kidding. If it weren't for some contract, given the court's attitude, Lin Luoxi really wouldn't dare take over this wasteland.
"If you don't want to sign, that's fine too. Then everything we just discussed is null and void." Lin Luoxi said indifferently, seeing that Xiao Jingchen was still hesitant.
"I'll sign, I'll sign..." He took the red inkpad from Lin Luoxi, pressed his thumb on it, stamped the seal, and signed it all in one go.
"Your Highness, please take care, we won't see you out." Seeing that Xiao Jingchen had signed and sealed the document, Lin Luoxi immediately told him to leave.
"What? Miss Lin, do you have to be so blatant in your betrayal? What do you mean? We're not only acquaintances, but we're also business partners now. Shouldn't you at least treat me to a meal?!"
I never really thought women were materialistic before, but now, Lin Luoxi is embodying that perfectly.
"I forgot to bring any money with me when I went out, and I'll be staying here for a while, so I guess I'll only be able to eat porridge and pickles..." This means that I don't have money to treat you to a meal, so if you want to eat, then you can treat me.
"My treat, my treat..." Xiao Jingchen was truly exasperated with Lin Luoxi. He had no choice but to stay and see what Lin Ruoxi would do to deal with those thugs. He generously offered to treat them.
"The prince is so generous."
"Waiter, bring me all your signature dishes."
Since it was Prince Xiao Jingchen who was treating, Lin Luoxi didn't stand on ceremony and loudly called out to the innkeeper.
"Pfft~ Miss Lin, do you have to be so obvious? When I asked you to treat me, you said you wanted pickled vegetables. When I asked you to treat me, you wanted to order everything in the shop..." Isn't she just trying to rip him off?
"Hehe, Your Highness is so magnanimous. If I had only ordered pickled vegetables and porridge, you would definitely have said that I looked down on you, so..." Having vented her anger, Lin Luoxi felt much better.
"Alright, you're a girl, so whatever you say makes sense." Seeing that Lin Luoxi's brows finally relaxed, he knew that Lin Luoxi felt relieved and didn't argue with her anymore.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Lin Luoxi called Lin Yi and the others to follow.
Today, Lin Luoxi brought more than fifty people with her to deal with the issue of her thousand acres of barren land.
"Where are you guys going?!" Wow, are you going to storm the local thugs' hideout?!
"We're going to get our wasteland back," Lin Luoxi said, glancing at the innkeeper as she spoke.
"Lin Yi, take that shopkeeper down." Lin Luoxi watched as the shopkeeper's expression changed from smugness to panic, but he quickly regained his composure.
"What do you want? We haven't done anything wrong. Even if you are princes, we are not afraid." The innkeeper shouted as soon as he saw Lin Yi approaching.
"He also said he had no problem. We hadn't even revealed our identities yet, and you already recognized us." They were talking very quietly just now; if the group hadn't been paying attention, they wouldn't have been able to hear anything at all.
The fact that they could immediately identify them shows that this inn was also colluding with that local thug's gang.
"Ji Feng, take them down..." When the innkeeper called out his identity, Xiao Jingchen knew that this inn was no ordinary place.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible! You were clearly drugged, how could you be so energetic in the filming..."
The innkeeper, who had regained his composure, was incredulous when he saw Lin Yi and Ji Feng forcefully tying him and the waiters up.
"What are you yelling for? Are you allowed to drug people? Are we not allowed to talk back?"
"The sleeping potion you used is something we've already mastered," Old Man Li retorted with a laugh upon hearing the innkeeper's words.
"Let's go, before they can react, let's deal with them first." Lin Jize urged, seeing that the situation was under control.
"No need, they're already here." As soon as Lin Luoxi finished speaking, the entire street fell silent.
The pedestrians who were just passing by seemed like an illusion, vanishing without a trace in an instant.
Just as everyone looked toward the street, the windows on the second floor on both sides of the street were suddenly opened, revealing a room full of crossbowmen.
"Judging from this, it's not as simple as a local bully seizing farmland."
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