Seven days later, Linjia Village.

Chu Chi held the lovely Lin Kankan in his arms and sat on the swing rope that his eldest brother had specially tied for them, swinging back and forth for fun.

The identical tiger-head shoes drew happy arcs in the air. The two girls, one big and one small, were swung high up again and again, and their clear laughter sounded particularly joyful.

On two tree trunks not far away, a tall and graceful young man was leaning on each side.

They looked at the person in their memory with a toothache, who always liked to pretend to be mysterious with a cold face. How could they see that this was the handsome man who used to scare away countless ladies with his cold face?

At this moment, he was like an old slave who worked hard and was pushing the swing very diligently to entertain the girl.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Old Shen is really bold!

My cousin, I can finally see clearly how loyal he is to you. He is willing to sell his body again and again just to save your life. This kind of loyalty is really rare!

Tsk tsk tsk, it's so rare..."

It was not known whether Chu Zongyuan, this bad guy, was doing this out of a yearning for happiness or because that simple-minded but strong-limbed girl from his family just now despised him for being too weak and didn't let him push the swing.

In short, jealousy has now made him split apart, and he has begun to make personal attacks on the man named Shen who is obviously enjoying it.

Pei Changjing kindly reminded.

"Mu Feng's injuries have almost healed in the past two days. You should have heard me talk about how vengeful he has been since he was a child, right?"

Chu Zongyuan shut up immediately.

The advice is very good, please continue next time.

Shen Mufeng glanced at the chatterbox and then turned back to the girl with the cheerful laugh. This was truly a carefree little fairy, and a very obvious smile also appeared in his eyes.

An atmosphere completely different from that outside the house where everyone is happily playing is happening silently inside the house.

Chen Lingfang looked at the child in front of him who was looking at him coldly, smiled awkwardly with a guilty conscience, and tried to make small talk to warm up the atmosphere.

"My dear, your name is Lin Youan, right? Hehe, what a nice name."

Lin Youan asked with a cold face.

"What's so good about it?"

"........."

"Youan, don't be rude to Master Chen!"

Lin Yuanshan, who was sitting next to him, tensed up and quickly scolded him. He then hurriedly stood up, bowed, and apologized to the county lieutenant.

"My child is young, and some of what he said was not quite right. Please don't take it personally, County Lieutenant!"

Fortunately, the county lieutenant, who needed a favor, smiled and waved his hand very generously.

"It's okay. Children say whatever they want. I won't argue with them, and you don't need to take it too seriously. Sit down."

"Thank you, sir!"

Lin Yuanshan bowed again and again to express his gratitude, and gave his nephew a stern warning with his eyes, before he sat down very respectfully, using half of the chair.

We have to treat it with caution!

There is a common saying that prefects who wipe out families and county magistrates who ruin families. But in fact, as long as they are officials, they are all big figures that must be respected and admired by ordinary people like them.

This is the way the world is.

Otherwise, why did his brother try so hard to get into the examination? Wasn't it because he hoped to gain a high position so that his descendants would no longer have to live under the majesty of others?

Just like at this moment, the county lieutenant said nice things because he came to discuss with his family. As for those unpleasant words, they were not said with his mouth, but the consequences that his family would bear directly in the future.

Alas, the young Lin Youan could not fully understand this truth, but Lin Yuanshan knew it clearly. That was why he was so trembling with fear.

This humble attitude of a commoner in front of an official deeply pierced Lin Youan's eyes. He didn't want his uncle to bow and apologize for him, so he could only shut his mouth tightly.

Li Cunxiao, who was sitting on the side, did not look very good at all. He opened his mouth and made some sarcastic remarks.

"Youan, what your uncle said makes sense, you shouldn't act rashly like this.

After all, Mr. Chen has been working hard for the country and the people, and he is truly a role model for us scholars.

In the future, your name will be recorded in history and will be remembered forever.

Otherwise, it would not be worthy of his great merits in this life!"

"Brother Zhishan, I have made a mistake and I am ashamed."

Chen Lingfang's old face turned red due to the ridicule. He bowed to Li Cunxiao with shame on his face, and then looked at him firmly.

"However, for the sake of the country and the people, I have no choice but to go and bother Elder Zhang. I have no regrets."

That day, when Prince Xuan and his entourage came to visit him, he had originally refused. After all, the Chen family had a family motto that they should not participate in the struggle for succession.

But he didn't expect that Chu Zongyuan actually carried the tax evidence of the entire Jiangnan Road! No wonder two groups of people came to assassinate him in just a few days.

He was forced to seek help from the expert Miss Chu.

But what he didn't expect was that it was easier for the King of Hell than for the little devil! The obstacle on the road to success turned out to be this smart and insightful child of the Lin family.

He personally went back twice to ask for help from experts, but was turned down each time. In desperation, he could only shamelessly go to the gate of Green Willow Academy and ask for the respected old headmaster.

Heaven, Earth, the Emperor, Parents, and Teachers, this Lin family kid can't be so stubborn, right? Sure enough, he is a good boy who can listen to the teacher's teachings.

Chen Lingfang's smile seemed a little forced.

I forced myself to find some good qualities of a gentleman in this difficult child.

Li Cunxiao didn't show it on his face, but in his heart he cursed the hypocritical Chen family thief. You can't handle the matter yourself, and you have the nerve to find an old man to pressure us?

He was scolded several times for no reason, and he was unwilling to agree. However, he could not bear the guilt of angering his teacher to death, and he could not bear to let his little apprentice suffer from fear.

After thinking about it, I am still in a dilemma.

Once again, he put on a cold face and glanced at the thief Chen Dagou who didn't want to be a human being. He raised his eyebrows in anger, snorted coldly, cleared his throat, and then began to persuade him.

"Youan, your concern for Chu is out of filial piety, and I can understand that.

But I have already told you that there is a reason why those three people must be allowed to return to the capital. Although I cannot explain it to you in detail, their lives and property are related to the lives of many people.

"My disciple, since ancient times, it has been difficult to be both loyal and filial. Sometimes, you must choose the greater good, understand?"

"know."

It was impossible for Lin Youan to pretend that he didn't hear the Master's teachings, but he still bravely refuted them.

"The great cause of serving the country should be entirely up to us men. How can we let the women of our family take the risk?"

"Ms. Chu, is she just an ordinary woman?"

Chen Lingfang did not agree with his statement.

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