nucmednet Chapter 1199 The rent was too low
Chapter 1199 The rent was too low
After a long pause, Zhao Cun said quietly, "Who knows how Lin Feng survived?"
Cai Lantian quickly reported, "Your Majesty, it is indeed Lin Feng. Someone has confirmed the news."
None of the three engaged in conversation; they each talked to themselves.
Zhao Cun slammed his hand on the desk.
"So even those so-called masters from reclusive sects can lie."
"Your Majesty, there must be more to this than meets the eye."
Zhao Cun seemed not to hear Han Qi's words and continued speaking to himself.
"Send someone with the late emperor's gold medal to Yuquan Temple to ask Master Lengquan for help."
Han Qi and Cai Lantian were stunned.
As things have progressed to this point, everyone in the royal family or among the ministers who are of high rank knows that Lin Feng is an inner disciple of Yuquan Temple.
Even if they received the late emperor's gold medal, they wouldn't kill their own disciples.
Moreover, it is said that Lin Feng was a genius disciple whom Yuquan Temple had finally managed to recruit.
If you dare to take the gold medal and demand that they kill Lin Feng, there's a high chance that Yuquan Temple will turn around and kill them first.
"Your Majesty, let's temporarily halt the plan and wait for the right opportunity. Even if Lin Feng returns, things will remain the same at most, since he is still the Regent of our Great Dynasty."
"What the Prime Minister says makes perfect sense, Your Majesty."
The two were very anxious.
Lin Feng held absolute command of the Zhenxi Army. Facing the powerless Dazong Chaoye, wouldn't he be able to wipe them out at will?
Especially the two high-ranking officials of the Great Dynasty, who did many things against Lin Feng's wishes, even though they had a large family and were very wealthy.
Although the two of them kept complaining about being poor in front of Zhao Cun.
Zhao Cun finally came to his senses and sighed.
"Alas, my two esteemed ministers, do you have any good ideas?"
Upon hearing this, the two senior officials realized that what they had said earlier was pointless, as the emperor hadn't listened to a word they had heard.
"Your Majesty, we should remain steadfast and unmoved, like a mountain, and let whatever winds blow as they may."
Han Qi said solemnly.
“There are some things that Lin Feng can find out.”
Cai Lantian reminded him with concern.
Han Qi shrugged: "Let's just deny everything. Do you think Lin Feng would take forceful action?"
Cai Lantian rolled her eyes inwardly. Everyone knew that Lin Feng was best at forceful attacks.
Zhu Qisheng couldn't bear to watch any longer; these seasoned and prudent ministers were all losing their composure.
He leaned close to the emperor and whispered.
"Your Majesty, after all, it was out of necessity to make a living. Even if what they did was a bit excessive, it is still understandable."
His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but all three people in the imperial study heard it and immediately became alert, exchanging glances.
They stopped talking and simply nodded to each other, acknowledging Zhu Qisheng's words.
Finally, Zhao Cun waved his hand wearily.
"You may all leave. I am tired."
The two ministers bowed and retreated, only turning around and stepping over the threshold when they reached the door.
In contrast to the desolation within the palace, Bai Jing's steward's residence was bustling with activity.
All the officials and generals gathered here, waiting for Lin Feng to speak.
Lin Feng also said a few words, briefly explaining what he had been doing these past few days.
After offering a few words of comfort to everyone, he waved for them to return to their posts and continue with their work.
Only Bai Jing and Wang Qian remained in the room, and the two of them gave a detailed report on the situation of the eight prefectures in Zhenxi over the past few days.
They talked for over an hour.
Lin Feng stayed with Wang Qian for dinner, and even as it got dark, he didn't leave.
Left with no other option, Lin Feng had to ask the guests to leave.
"Wang Qian, go back and rest. You've had a long day."
Wang Qian remained excited, his eyes shining, sitting there motionless.
"Brother, I still have something to say."
"How about we talk about it tomorrow?"
"But, but..."
"No buts, go back to sleep."
Although Lin Feng's tone was gentle, it left no room for argument.
He thought to himself, "This clueless kid, can't he see that I haven't seen my wife for so many days?"
Bai Jing didn't speak, but judging from the way she twisted her body, she had been holding back for a long time.
Wang Qian finally stood up reluctantly, turned around awkwardly, and stepped out of the room with resentment.
He hadn't taken two steps when the door behind him slammed shut.
Ye Liangcai and Qiao Jushan, who were standing on one side of the door, suppressed their laughter as they watched Wang Qian walk out of the house step by step.
Lin Feng rested for two days. He did nothing but stay at home with Bai Jing.
Although he did nothing, the officials in the city and a small number of Zhenxi Army generals could not withstand the psychological pressure and began to either report him or surrender themselves.
The name Lin Feng seems to possess a certain magic, bringing peace of mind to all officials and ordinary people. It also caused those officials who had previously been biased to lose sleep and appetite, ultimately leading them to surrender themselves under immense psychological pressure and even report on other officials.
The network painstakingly built by Emperor Zhao Cun of the Dazong Dynasty and his former officials collapsed overnight.
The group of old officials, led by Chancellor Han Qi and Censor Cai Lantian, stayed at home, stopped attending court, and refused to receive guests.
The palace gates were deserted, with few carriages and horses.
In front of the deserted main palace, Lin Feng slowly walked to the bright red palace gate where two imperial guards stood.
Two Imperial Guardsmen glared coldly at Lin Feng.
"No unauthorized persons may enter the palace."
A soldier shouted.
Lin Feng ignored him and turned to ask Bai Jing, who was standing beside him.
"They look very wealthy. The gatehouse is very impressive, and the soldiers are well-equipped. Who paid for it?"
Bai Jing shook her head: "I didn't give any money; I even collect rent regularly."
Lin Feng nodded: "The rent was too low."
When the two imperial guards saw that Lin Feng and the others ignored them, they became furious. They straightened their spears, took a step forward, and pointed the spear tips at Lin Feng.
However, before he could even open his mouth to reprimand, Ye Liangcai, who was behind Lin Feng, rushed up. He was very fast, and in a flash, he kicked the soldier in the abdomen.
The soldier was immediately kicked more than ten feet away and fell to the ground.
Another soldier's eyes widened, and he immediately shouted.
"Help! Someone has broken into the palace!"
As the palace gates opened, dozens of armed soldiers rushed out, and a man who looked like a general shouted a question.
"Anyone who dares to trespass into the palace will be killed without exception."
The soldier pointed at Lin Feng and the others, reporting loudly. The soldier who had fallen to the ground got up, shouted, and charged forward with his gun.
Before he could even reach Lin Feng, the general kicked him away again.
This kick was even harder, and the soldier was unable to get up from the ground for a moment.
The Imperial Guards were stunned and looked at their leader in confusion. Had he lost his mind and started hitting his own men?
The general stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and bowed his head, shouting.
"This humble general respectfully welcomes Your Highness."
Lin Feng and Bai Jing remained quietly in place, calmly watching the dozens of armed soldiers standing haphazardly in front of the palace gate.
"What a waste of all this equipment! They didn't even train us on military bearing or posture?"
The kneeling general quickly replied, "Your Highness, these Imperial Guards are newly recruited and are currently undergoing training."
"It must have cost a lot of money, right?"
"This... I don't know."
"Alright, go to the palace and inform them that Lin Feng and Bai Jing have come to see His Majesty."
"Your Highness, please wait a moment."
After saying this, he got up and ran towards the palace gate, waving from the steps to signal the soldiers to retreat.