Hold the thick thighs tightly [My father is a traitor]

Chapter 314 Constant little moves

With the emperor's word "reward", the first dragon boat race finally came to a successful conclusion. Then the highlight of the day - the second dragon boats were gradually launched into the water, with a total of ten boats. The atmosphere outside the Drum Tower will be ignited to a new climax.

Unfortunately, Xiao Yining could not watch this round from the Drum Tower. She would wait for Wang Lin to receive the reward and then go downstairs with him to continue being an ordinary scholar's daughter.

At this moment, Wang Lin was kneeling in front of the emperor, making his request, "Uncle, I don't want any reward money, I just want to return to the Dali Temple."

Sheng Jingchen stared at his cousin with a deep gaze, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes, "Wang Lin, you are born with supernatural powers. It is a waste of your talent to be a minor official in the Dali Temple. If you go to the border to fight the enemy, you will definitely make achievements and bring honor to your family. With your cousin here, no one will dare to take away your credit."

"Uncle, I don't like fighting or killing. I just want to be like Lord Lu in the future, to investigate unjust, false and wrong cases, and help the people get justice." Wang Lin lowered his head even more and continued to plead.

As soon as these words fell, all the officials turned their gaze to Lu Chengan, and then shifted their gaze away with indifference.

Only Sheng Jingchen and Xiao Yining did not move their gazes, and their emotions were surprisingly consistent, both of them were quite unhappy.

Sheng Jingchen was angry that he had wasted a talented person.

Xiao Yining felt that this person was not upright and now that he had seduced his second uncle, he would lead this honest man astray in the future.

Afterwards, both the grandfather and grandson hummed loudly at the same time.

The two of them had such a tacit understanding that everyone couldn't help but feel curious and secretly glanced at the two of them.

At this time, Pei Dafu stepped forward and whispered in Sheng Jingchen's ear, "Your Majesty, although the Second Master Wang receives a salary, he has been idle at home for a month and has nothing to do."

As soon as these words fell, Lu Cheng'an quickly stood up and argued, "Your Majesty, Wang Lin was seriously injured when he was handling a case with me outside. I asked him to rest at home and come back after he recovered."

"Lord Lu, I, my injury has healed a long time ago." Wang Lin replied with a red face.

After listening to the two people's words, Sheng Jingchen sneered, "Lord Lu is really considerate of his subordinates. He even cares so much about a clerk."

Then, he looked at Wang Lin again and said in a deep voice, "Wang Lin, if you don't want to kill the enemy, I won't force you. But you are taking the salary I give you and not doing anything after your injury has healed. This is not okay. I don't support idle people."

Wang Lin immediately became anxious and said, "Uncle, I have not used the salary and have kept it at home. I will go home and get it back to you later."

Seeing this, Sheng Jingchen couldn't help but shake his head slightly. This appearance was indeed not suitable for going to the battlefield, but he was still willing to give it a try.

So, he said in a gentle tone, "That's not necessary. I won't give you this month's salary. The Ministry of Revenue will allocate 3 million military pay to the generals in North City. Wang Lin, you follow the escort team and help me escort the military pay to North City."

"If you still don't change your mind when you return from the North City, I will allow you to work in the Dali Temple, but you can't be a clerk. It's a waste of your talent."

Then his gaze passed over the countless officials and fell on the man who was also wearing the uniform of the Dali Temple official. "After you return, you will follow Chen Shaoqing and learn his skills."

"Ah?" Wang Lin raised his head and looked at the emperor in surprise, then his gaze fell on Lu Chengan, and saw that his face was slightly pale, and finally he looked at Chen Shaoqing in confusion.

The Dali Temple has one chief and two junior officials. Chen Shaoqing has the least experience and is the youngest, having only taken office last year.

Chen Shaoqing exchanged a glance with him from a distance, stood up without changing his expression, and replied with his eyes lowered neither servilely nor arrogantly, "I obey your command."

Wang Lin also suppressed the many doubts in his heart and made a promise, "Don't worry, cousin, I will definitely deliver the military pay to North City safely."

Sheng Jingchen said no more and waved his hand to let him leave.

Little Yining did not continue to stay on the Drum Tower. She was carried away from the Drum Tower by Wang Lin. However, when she left, her last look at the emperor was quite complicated.

Pei Dafu saw this and joked to the emperor, "Your Majesty, the young lady is extremely reluctant to part with you!"

Sheng Jingchen curled his lips, then his face turned cold, and he asked in a cold voice, "How is the investigation of the oral custody going?"

Pei Dafu immediately entered elite mode and replied loudly, "Your Majesty, the Minister of Revenue has raised the odds. In the second round, the team with the highest odds is Qi Yuanhou's team, which is also 1:100. Before the change, dozens of people had placed bets, totaling more than 20,000 taels."

When these words were spoken, all the officials looked up in disbelief. If someone still couldn't see the trick, he must be a real fool.

The atmosphere, which had been relaxed, immediately became extremely solemn.

Xie Lian stood up quickly and said to ease the atmosphere, "Your Majesty, the Qiyuan Marquis Mansion has always been among the last few."

Sheng Jingchen looked at him with cold eyes and said angrily, "It seems that you really think I am blind and heartless. Not only do you team up to play tricks on me, you also want to empty my treasury."

Then, all the officials knelt down in unison and shouted to the emperor to calm down. Their voices were so loud that the officials and their families around them felt nervous again.

Wang Lin, who had not yet completely left, paused when he heard this and asked anxiously, "Qing Jie'er, did I make my cousin angry?"

At this moment, Xiao Yining was upset because Wang Lin had to escort the military pay. Hearing this, he couldn't help but look at Wang Lin in surprise.

"Second uncle, my uncle is very busy and has no time to be angry with you."

Xiao Yining’s words were particularly agreeable, and several children nodded.

Zhang Liangchuan, who was walking with them, patted Wang Lin on the shoulder and consoled him, "Wang Lin, if the emperor was going to be angry, he would have been angry when you refused just now, instead of finding a master to guide you in handling cases. Alas, I really envy you, a fool..."

After saying that, he left with jealousy in his eyes.

When Wang Lin heard this, he couldn't help showing regret on his face. "Actually, I want to follow Lord Lu."

He looked at his little niece and asked, "Sister Qing, you also think that Lord Lu is good, right?"

Xiao Yining just looked at him with a complicated expression and replied, "Second Uncle, I just think Sister Lu is good. It has nothing to do with Lord Lu."

"I also think Sister Lu is very good, but Lord Lu... I don't know why I don't like him either." Yu Ke also agreed thoughtfully.

"Ah... this..." Wang Lin looked at the two of them in confusion, not understanding why their feelings were different from his.

"Actually, I don't like Lord Lu either. Brother Lin, could it be that you haven't realized that Lord Lu doesn't like you?" Pei Yi frowned at the fool and spoke bluntly.

"You normally don't even bother to read the Great Zhou Calendar, and now you can't even figure this out. You'd better not learn how to handle cases, lest there are more false and wrongful cases, and you become a dog official who harms people."

After saying that, Pei Yi ignored him and left with the little ones, leaving Wang Lin alone standing there.

After an unknown amount of time, he heard footsteps approaching from behind him. Then, a gentle voice came into his ears, "If I remember correctly, you are Wang Cheng's younger brother, Wang Lin, right?"

Wang Lin turned around upon hearing this and looked at the person who came with a frown.

The man's eyes were filled with heat as he introduced himself, "My name is Nalan Qingye. I met you last time when you came to pick up Junior Brother Pei. At that time, you said you would treat us to a drink."

Wang Lin's eyes flashed with confusion, but then he reacted and said enthusiastically, "Yes, yes, yes, I did say at that time that you are Ayi's senior brother, right? Come on, I'll treat you to a drink, thank you for taking care of him in the academy."

After hearing this, Nalan Qingye smiled, looked sideways at the river, and asked, "Aren't you going to watch the dragon boat race?"

"I'll come back to pick up my niece later. I don't like this kind of hustle and bustle." Wang Lin replied indifferently.

Nalan Qingye nodded, said no more, and left with Wang Lin.