"No!" both voices cried out simultaneously.
Zhang Hongfu glanced at the boy below the hall, and Nanzhi was also looking at him.
They seemed to see the same answer in each other's eyes.
Zhang Hongfu walked up to Lin Chengyi and whispered, "Sir, the young master of the Chen family is guilty, but we need to plan carefully to bring down the Chen family."
Lin Chengyi realized that he had been too hasty. The Chen family had been entrenched in Lingshan County for many years, and it would be difficult to eliminate them completely.
Therefore, it was said: "There are still doubts about Shen Taihe in this case, so he should be detained. As for Chen Guang, the evidence of his murder of others is conclusive, so he should be arrested and brought to justice immediately."
Nanzhi was finally relieved.
At this moment, Zhang Hongfu noticed Nanzhi and said, "Daoist Sifang, please wait for now."
As one of the witnesses, Nanzhi has already played her role, and logically she shouldn't be allowed to stay.
Nanzhi cupped her hands and said, "May I ask what business you have with me, sir?"
Zhang Hongfu laughed and said, "What sir? I am Zhang Hongfu, our sir's advisor. You can just call me Advisor Zhang."
"Greetings, Master Zhang."
Zhang Hongfu nodded. This young man was quite polite, but it was a pity he was a Taoist priest.
"Why did you stop the master from going to the Chen family just now, Taoist priest?"
So that's how it is. Nanzhi thought he wanted his fortune told.
Nan Zhi said, "I just did a divination. If you want to find evidence of the Chen family's crimes, you will have to send someone."
Zhang Hongfu was alarmed. How could a Taoist priest know what the master was thinking? Could there be spies from other families in the mansion?
"May I ask what the purpose of sending someone is?" Lin Chengyi asked as he came down from above.
Nanzhi bowed respectfully to him and said, "Naturally, we obtained evidence by going deep behind enemy lines."
Zhang Hongfu and Lin Chengyi exchanged a glance, both finding the idea ingenious.
Rather than waiting for the enemy to reveal a weakness, it is better to take the initiative and strike.
Lin Chengyi immediately asked, "May I ask, Master, what should we do?"
Nanzhi looked at him and said, "Your Excellency already has a good plan in mind, why ask me again?"
Lin Chengyi looked at the young man in front of him with approval.
"I've heard that the Taoist priest is skilled in fortune-telling. Why don't you calculate how to assign this person to a position?"
Nanzhi suddenly thought of a certain rich kid. She pretended to be serious and started calculating, imitating the tricks of swindlers in TV dramas.
Looking at the young man before him, Zhang Hongfu felt that the boy did indeed possess some skill.
Lin Chengyi felt the same way.
I've heard that the Grand Preceptor of the Great Yang is a master of divination, with profound skills that are beyond the reach of others.
After half a cup of tea, Nanzhi opened her eyes.
Zhang Hongfu asked impatiently, "How is it?"
Nan Zhi breathed a sigh of relief. "I've got it! May I ask if you have any young men in your household? Sending him would be much more efficient."
Lin Chengyi pondered for a long time. Apart from his elderly mother and daughter, there seemed to be no outstanding young talents in his family.
Nan Zhi was very puzzled. According to the information the system gave him, Lin Chengyi should have thought of it immediately.
But now, as he racks his brains, it's as if this person doesn't exist.
"My lord, is the Taoist priest referring to the young master?"
Nan Zhi smiled slightly, thinking to herself: Finally, someone who knows what's good for you.
He then bowed to the two men and left the government office.
Lin Chengyi asked incredulously, "Is the Taoist priest referring to Jiaxiang?"
Zhang Hongfu nodded. In the family, the only young and strong man left was the young master.
Lin Chengyi frowned slightly, watching the departing figure at the door.
One can't help but wonder, how could this Taoist priest, who looks so otherworldly, be spouting nonsense?
When discussing the selection of personnel to go behind enemy lines with Zhang Hongfu that evening, Lin Chengyi kept thinking about what the Taoist priest had said that day.
However, this matter is of great importance and cannot tolerate the slightest mistake.
Once they slip up, the Chen family will realize they're a bunch of foxes. They'll surely hide their claws for now and wait to strike again.
Seeing the official's hesitation, Zhang Hongfu said, "My lord, the young master is still young. It wouldn't hurt to let him gain some experience."
Lin Chengyi: "You also believe what that Taoist priest said today?"
Zhang Hongfu remained silent, only feeling that the Taoist priest he had met earlier gave him the impression of being a highly accomplished Taoist master.
It's hard not to believe it.
"Fine, let him go, and send two people to accompany and protect him."
After leaving the county government office, Nanzhi lost all interest in continuing her fortune-telling stall.
I found an alley to retrieve my women's clothing, just as my stomach started growling with hunger.
Nanzhi then found a noodle shop and ordered a bowl of plain noodles.
The aroma of the noodles wafted over as soon as they were served.
A bowl of noodles whetted her appetite, and she couldn't wait to pick up her chopsticks.
Just as I was about to pick up my chopsticks, the noodles in front of me were suddenly taken away.
Nanzhi looked up and saw that it was someone she knew.
Lin Jiaxiang picked up the bowl of noodles from Nanzhi, grabbed a pair of chopsticks, and began to eat heartily.
Nan Zhi's chopsticks froze in mid-air.
"Young master, you're so rich, why are you fighting with me for a bowl of noodles?"
Judging from his appearance, he must be extremely hungry.
"What do you know? I'm just giving you face." Lin Jiaxiang paused. "If you want more, just order another serving."
Nanzhi choked and ordered another bowl of plain noodles.
This time she secretly added a lot of chili to the noodles.
Of course, she took it out of her spatial storage.
The white noodle soup slowly turned red, releasing a spicy aroma.
Lin Jiaxiang looked up slightly after finishing his bowl of food.
Why is your noodle dish different from mine?
Nan Zhi's eyes darted around. "Why don't you try my noodles, young master? I haven't eaten yet."
Lin Jiaxiang thought for a moment, then took a new pair of chopsticks and used them to pick up noodles from Nanzhi's bowl.
The white noodles, coated with red chili oil, look much more appetizing.
Nanzhi suppressed a laugh, then lowered her head and ate her noodles.
"Ahhh, water! Quick, water!"
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
