Chapter 132 Heartbeat
"Even if they are loyal ministers, if they endanger the position of the person above them, they will not be tolerated even if they have no intention of being disloyal." Xiao Jingyan said.
Lin Shuhong fell silent again. After hearing what the two said, Lin Feng's expression became visibly uglier. What Lin Nuan said was an undeniable fact.
It is because Lin Shuhong is now the prime minister of the current dynasty. In fact, he is second only to the emperor. There are many rumors outside that he has students all over the world, and half of the people in the court are his students. Relying on the fact that he is a veteran of two dynasties, he controls the court and even looks down on the emperor. Therefore, Lin Feng has always been cautious in the court, not seeking merit but avoiding mistakes.
Both father and son felt that they were loyal to the emperor and patriotic. Lin Feng behaved in a relatively moderate manner in order to prevent the emperor from becoming suspicious of the Lin family. Unexpectedly, the most difficult thing to guess was the emperor's heart.
"My father is loyal and never oversteps the line. Even if he has refuted him in the court, as the saying goes, good advice hurts. If a ruler cannot even listen to the advice of his subjects, how can he be called a wise ruler?" Lin Feng said.
"Feng'er." Lin Shuhong scolded loudly and sternly, and then instructed the three people, "You can talk about these things today in private, and you must not say too much outside. Since ancient times, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. The emperor has just ascended the throne for more than two years. He wants to make some achievements, but his methods are a bit aggressive. But he can be regarded as a wise ruler. At least he has always been thinking about the people."
After saying that, he looked at Lin Nuan deliberately, "Nuan Nuan, I am very pleased that you have such insight now. You are married now, so you must think twice before doing anything. You must not be as willful as you were at home before."
Lin Nuan originally wanted to persuade Lin Shuhong to give up power, but now she is being lectured. How did the topic go off track?
She felt that to put it bluntly, Lin Shuhong didn't take what she said seriously at all.
"Dad, why are you dragging me into this again? Did you understand what I said? The emperor is so wary of you now, why don't you resign and go home to enjoy your retirement? That way, your brother won't have to worry so much and can show his talents in the court. Maybe in the end, the prime minister will still be a member of our Lin family."
"Feng'er, Jingyan, what do you two think?" Lin Shuhong asked instead of answering.
Lin Feng and Xiao Jingyan looked at each other and spoke one after another.
"Dad, since the emperor is already suspicious of our family, even if you resign and return home to enjoy your retirement, I will still represent the Lin family in the court, and I will still be suspected and hindered in every way.
Besides, which high-ranking official is not suspected by the emperor? If they retire to the mountains and forests just for this reason, how can there be any wise officials and generals in the court? I think as long as we show our attitude and loyalty to the emperor, as long as we have not made any mistakes, he can't just find a reason to punish us. If he does that, how can he stop the people from talking about us? "Lin Feng said.
"I believe that only if we become stronger, even if the emperor is suspicious and wary of us, he will not be able to shake our foundation." Xiao Jingyan said.
Lin Nuan glared at Xiao Jingyan fiercely. They had clearly agreed to try his method first, but this guy actually held her back at the critical moment.
If you want to make it so that the emperor can't move at all, that process is definitely not something that can be accomplished overnight.
Xiao Jingyan was not afraid of her at all, on the contrary he smiled at her.
Lin Nuan glared at him and was about to speak when he interrupted her.
Xiao Jingyan continued, "However, regarding the matter of resignation, I think my father-in-law can find an opportunity to bring it up in the court. If the emperor agrees, it proves that he really wants to take action against the Lin family. If that is the case, then it will not be suitable for my brother to stay in the court. If he does not agree, it proves that there is still room for maneuver."
"Let me think about this matter for a while. It's getting late. You two should go back early! Feng'er, please go and see them off on behalf of your father." Lin Shuhong said.
Lin Feng responded, and Lin Nuan wanted to say something else, but was pulled away by Xiao Jingyan.
Lin Nuan was unwilling to not get an answer, but she could only leave temporarily.
After letting Lin Feng take them to say goodbye to Lin's mother, the two of them got on the carriage and left the Prime Minister's Mansion.
When they got in the car, Lin Nuan couldn't help herself, "Why did you let me finish my words just now? Maybe if I persuaded him a little more, my dad would agree."
"Do you understand the principle that too much is as bad as too little? You are too impatient. I used to think you were quite steady, but how come your temperament has changed now?" Xiao Jingyan said.
"I'm just anxious. I hope that we can go back earlier. It's true that the emperor is not anxious, but the eunuch is. Are you addicted to staying here? I didn't expect that you still have a dream of becoming a general." Lin Nuan said.
Lin Nuan spoke more casually when she was angry, and she didn't care whether he was her boss or not. Anyway, he couldn't make things difficult for her now. Moreover, they had been together for so long, and she knew that he was not the kind of person who would make things difficult for her over a small matter.
"Of course I want to go back earlier, but this matter cannot be rushed." Xiao Jingyan explained patiently, "My father-in-law has been in the officialdom for many years, so he naturally has his considerations.
Moreover, the current situation is not clear enough, and we need more time to observe and think."
Lin Nuan calmed down a little after hearing this. "So what should we do next? We can't just sit there and wait."
Xiao Jingyan smiled slightly, "Don't worry, I have some plans. We can use this time to collect more intelligence and understand the various forces in the court. At the same time, we must also pay attention to our own safety to avoid being involved in unnecessary trouble.
After all, this is ancient times, and the court is like a battlefield. If you are not careful, you may be doomed."
Lin Nuan nodded, and the anxiety in her heart was relieved a lot.
She looked at Xiao Jingyan and felt a little guilty for her previous temper. "I was too anxious. I didn't think as carefully as you did and didn't consider the overall situation."
Xiao Jingyan gently held her hand, "It's okay, as long as we work together, we will be able to go back soon. That method is too risky. Starting over again and again is a waste of time, isn't it? We can take one more step, so that we can learn lessons. Even if we fail, we can start over again, and we will be more confident, right?"
"Okay, I understand."
Lin Nuan looked at the hand he was holding and nodded as if possessed by a ghost. Her heart began beating uncontrollably again.