In the afternoon, dark clouds gathered, and it looked like a heavy rain was about to fall.
"My lord, madam, we must hurry. Judging from the weather, the rain won't let up anytime soon," said guard Fang Lei.
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard cries of "Help! Help!"
A woman ran desperately toward Lin Shikang, pursued relentlessly by two masked men wielding large knives.
Lin Shikang: "Fang Lei, go take a look!"
Fan: "Don't go! Shikang, we'd better not meddle. Look at those long knives they're carrying, they're either bandits or robbers..."
"I am the local official, how can I stand by and watch someone die!" After saying this, Lin Shikang got off the carriage and angrily rebuked the masked thugs with righteous indignation, "In broad daylight, you forcibly abduct a woman, is there no law left?"
"Don't meddle in other people's business!"
"Young master, save me! Save me!" The woman quickly ran behind Lin Shikang.
"Grab them!" Lin Shikang gave the order, and the four guards drew their swords and rushed forward.
The two thugs were also skilled in martial arts, but they were outnumbered and quickly found themselves at a disadvantage. Realizing they couldn't win, they retreated.
Lin Shikang didn't know how many people the other side had, and besides, he had female relatives with him, so he didn't send anyone to chase after them.
"Thank you so much for saving my life, Ya Jing is deeply grateful." Yuan Ya Jing curtsied to Lin Shi Kang.
"Miss Ya Jing, you're too kind. It's only right to help those in need."
At this moment, Lin Daya and Madam Fan also lifted the carriage curtain and poked their heads out: "Have all the bad guys left?"
Lin Shih-kang introduced, "This is my daughter, Lin Hui-hui, and this is my mother."
Lin Daya, whose real name is Lin Huihui.
The name Lin Daya is too rustic. She is now the daughter of an official, and people still call her Daya. They feel ashamed. Now Lin Shikang and Fan Shi have automatically changed their way of addressing her.
"I have met Madam Lin. Miss Lin is truly beautiful."
Lin Daya felt very happy to be praised.
Fan Shi then looked at Yuan Yajing. Yuan Yajing was dressed elegantly, especially the pearl hairpin in her hair. The pearls were large and round, and they looked very valuable. She also had a jade bracelet on her wrist. Meng Ruyan had a similar one, which was said to be worth over a hundred taels of silver.
Seeing the heat, Fan felt that this girl was really clueless and didn't know how to show any gratitude to her savior.
"Young lady, where do you live? We'll take you home."
"Thank you, Master Lin." Since Lin Shikang's daughter was already so grown up, it was obviously inappropriate to address her as "Young Master," so Yuan Yajing changed her form of address.
"Just take me to Ganning County. You saved me, and my family will definitely thank Master Lin properly."
"The young lady is actually from Ganning County! What a coincidence!"
"Are you also going to Gansu and Ningxia?"
With a proud look on her face, Madam Fan said, "My son is the newly appointed magistrate of Ganning County!"
Yuan Yajing's expression froze as she stared at Lin Shikang in shock.
She never imagined that such a coincidence could exist in the world. She had previously learned from her father, Yuan Weimin, that Lin Shikang would become the magistrate of Ganning County, and she also knew more or less about Lin Shikang. But now, seeing this, how could a man with such a chivalrous heart be an ungrateful villain?
It must be his ex-wife, Ms. Yang's, fault! Yes, that must be it!
Yuan Yajing's feelings for Lin Shikang were overwhelming; she felt she had discovered the truth.
"It's actually Lord Lin! I was blind to his greatness."
"I am new here, so I hope Miss Yuan will take good care of me."
Throughout the journey, Yuan Yajing secretly observed Lin Shikang. She discovered that Lin Shikang was not only chivalrous and righteous, but also very humble and polite, completely different from the rumors.
At the same time, Lin Shikang was also secretly observing Yuan Yajing. After some indirect questioning, he concluded that Yuan Yajing came from a wealthy family in Ganning County, and that there was a high probability that someone in her family was an official!
Gan Ning's situation is complicated, and I've only just arrived. Maybe Yuan Yajing can help me!
Lin Shikang secretly decided: He must cultivate a good relationship with Yuan Yajing and even the Yuan family!
When they arrived at the post station, a torrential downpour began, and the weather was bitterly cold.
When the postmaster saw Lin Shikang's appointment document, a strange look flashed across his face.
Then they very warmly arranged everything for them, and after drinking the hot ginger tea, they finally felt warm.
After they checked into the post station, one of the staff members rushed to Gansu and Ningxia overnight...
The following morning, Yuan Bao, the Yuan family's steward, received a letter. After reading it, he hurriedly went to see Yuan Weimin.
"Master, the second young lady has sent a letter saying that she is safe."
Yuan Weimin's expression remained unchanged as he continued to play with the walnuts in his hand: "Yuan Ye only led people over there, is it that fast?"
"The second young lady was saved by Lin Shikang."
A hint of emotion flickered across Yuan Weimin's usually calm face: "Lin Shikang? They've run into him."
"Yes, the scouts have also reported that the Second Miss and Lin Shikang have arrived at the post station in Malanpo. If the weather is good, they will be able to reach the county government office by tomorrow afternoon."
"Have someone send a message to Ya Jing right away, telling her to investigate Lin Shi Kang thoroughly. If he can become one of our own, that would be best. If not, then..." Yuan Weimin made a throat-slitting gesture.
Yuan Bao, a confidant of Yuan Weimin, immediately replied, "I understand."
...
After resting for an extra day at the post station, the sky finally cleared up. Lin Shikang and the others ate breakfast and continued their journey. The closer they got to Ganning County, the more anxious Lin Shikang became.
"Dad, I need to use the restroom," Lin Huihui said softly.
Lin Shikang had the carriage stop, and Yuan Yajing accompanied Lin Huihui to the grove.
Lin Shikang also got off the carriage, ready to stretch his muscles and bones, as the bumpy ride of the past few hours had left him aching all over.
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