Young Master, Don't Show Off - Chapter 171

[Chapter 171 Promotion]

Zhang Jing looked at Zhao Lingjun and Lin Xiu, and gradually understood.

Zhang Huai had always addressed him as “Lin”, and Zhang Jing did not associate him with the once famous fiancé of Zhao Lingjun.

But even if he had known earlier, today’s events would not have changed.

So what if he was Zhao Lingjun’s fiancé? Zhao Lingjun’s men could not bully the Zhang family.

Of course, he was thinking more now.

His two guards were only one step away from the upper realm of the earth rank.

But in front of Zhao Lingjun, they didn’t even have a chance to make a move. How terrifying was her strength?

And the only legitimate daughter of the Xue family, what was her relationship with Lin Xiu?

The Zhang family was naturally not afraid of the Xue family, but they were absolutely unwilling to confront the Xue family.

Today’s events were completely beyond his expectations and control.

He glanced at Zhang Huai, and Zhang Huai lowered his head guiltily.

Zhang Jing was silent for a moment, and said: “It was your husband who started the trouble today. The majesty of the Zhang family cannot be challenged, but I will give Miss Zhao a favor. Let’s go.” As soon as

Zhang Jing finished speaking, the pressure on the old man and the middle-aged man suddenly disappeared. They struggled to get up from the ground, followed Zhang Jing, and were about to leave.

At this time, several figures flew from the direction of the palace and landed in front of them.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a white face and no beard.

When seeing this person, the expression of the pretty widow in the crowd was slightly startled.

Zhu Jin showed her a kind smile, and when he looked at Zhang Jing, Lin Xiu and others, his expression returned to calm, and said: “His Majesty has ordered that all those who caused this chaos will be brought into the palace for personal trial. Third Master, Mr. Lin, come with us.”

Zhang Jing was silent, and Lin Xiu did not say anything.

Zhu Jin first took two steps forward and said to Zhao Lingjun very politely: “Don’t worry, Miss Zhao, His Majesty just asked Master Lin a few words.”

Zhao Lingjun nodded slightly and let go of Lin Xiu’s hand.

A servant behind Zhu Jin waved his sleeves, and everyone took off and flew towards the palace.

Xue Ning’er looked at the woman in front of her, feeling bitter in her heart.

She had never longed for power as much as she did at this moment.

If she couldn’t even protect the person she loved, what was the point of her practicing so hard?

She wanted to say thank you to Zhao Lingjun, but found that she didn’t even have the qualifications to say thank you.

They are a family, and it is natural for Zhao Lingjun to help him. What is she?

Zhao Lingjun turned around and saw Xue Ning’er.

She saw the unwillingness and disappointment in the woman’s eyes, as if she had thought of something. She was silent for a moment and said, “I’m sorry.”

Xue Ning’er wiped her eyes and said, “No need to say sorry, who made you lucky?”

She just sighed in her heart, if she was born a year earlier, born in the Zhao family, and named Zhao Ning’er, she would be the one who could stand beside Lin Xiu openly just now…

…

After Lin Xiu and others were brought into the palace by Zhu Jin, the pretty widow was sent to a side hall, and Lin Xiu, Zhang Jing, Zhang Huai, Wu Wenyuan, and Liu Qingfeng were taken to the imperial study.

Emperor Xia sat behind the imperial desk and read the memorials, and seemed not to see them at all.

Wu Wenyuan and Liu Qingfeng knelt down immediately after entering the hall when they met the emperor for the first time. Zhang

Huai was frightened and knelt down on the ground.

In fact, he could have been exempted from kneeling, but the development of the matter was completely beyond his expectations, and his legs were weak and he could not stand steadily.

Zhang Jing and Lin Xiu stood on both sides.

Zhang Jing’s expression was as calm as usual, and Lin Xiu’s mind was not here at all.

He didn’t expect Zhao Lingjun to show up. He deliberately made such a big noise outside, naturally to let the dog emperor know that his secret detectives were not just for show. If there was a commotion in Dongcheng, they would definitely investigate it as soon as possible and then report it.

He didn’t wait for Zhu Jin first, but Zhao Lingjun.

It was not surprising that Zhao Lingjun would help him. After all, they were nominally husband and wife. It would be strange if she didn’t help. What surprised him was that Zhao Lingjun was really in the upper realm of the earth level…

How could the gap between people be so big? She practiced normally, and he couldn’t catch up even if he cheated…

Everyone had their own thoughts, and there was silence in the imperial study.

At a certain moment, Lin Xiu’s ears suddenly heard a sound of wind.

The wind blew from outside the hall, blowing Lin Xiu’s clothes, and a figure came in the wind and landed on the hall.

It was a middle-aged man. The moment he appeared, Emperor Xia finally put down the memorial, walked quickly to the imperial desk, and said, “Why did brother come here in person? Zhu Jin, please take a seat.”

The middle-aged man smiled and said, “Your Majesty, there is no need to be polite. This rebellious son has caused trouble and even Your Majesty is alarmed. I will take him back to the palace and discipline

him well.” Emperor Xia smiled and said, “It is normal for young people to make mistakes. Just give him a little admonition. Brother should not be too harsh on him.”

The middle-aged man said, “I will take this rebellious son back and will not disturb Your Majesty.”

Emperor Xia said, “Go, say hello to Duke Dingguo on my behalf.”

The middle-aged man waved his sleeves, and a gust of wind swept Zhang Jing up, flew out of the hall, and disappeared into the sky.

Emperor Xia looked at the direction where the two disappeared, and the smile on his face gradually froze. After a long time, his expression returned to calm, and he looked at Lin Xiu and the other two.

Feeling the emperor’s gaze, Wu Wenyuan lowered his head deeply, his whole body trembling.

Liu Qingfeng’s back was also soaked with cold sweat.

Zhang Huai was even more trembling in his heart. Zhang Jing was taken away, what should he do?

Emperor Xia looked at Lin Xiu and asked, “Do you know your crime?”

Lin Xiu said honestly, “I know my crime.”

Emperor Xia asked, “Tell me, what crime should you be charged with?”

Lin Xiu said, “I am the son of an earl. I should not commit a crime by committing treason and making things difficult for the son of a first-class duke. He raped a commoner girl, and I should have pretended not to see it. I have caused trouble for Your Majesty. Please punish me alone, and let Lord Wu and Lord Liu go. They all act in accordance with the law and are loyal to the court and Your Majesty…”

Wu Wenyuan and Liu Qingfeng were grateful. Liu Qingfeng said, “Your Majesty, I was also involved in this matter, and I am willing to accept the punishment!”

Wu Wenyuan also felt a little brave, and said in a trembling voice, “Your humble servant is also willing to accept the punishment…”

Emperor Xia was silent for a while. At that moment, he said calmly: “You two are doing things impartially, what’s wrong with that?”

He looked at Wu Wenyuan and asked: “What’s your name and what’s your official position?”

Wu Wenyuan said: “Your Majesty, I am the humble servant Wu Wenyuan, and I am honored to be the magistrate of East City.”

Emperor Xia looked at Liu Qingfeng again and asked: “What about you?”

Liu Qingfeng said: “Your Majesty, I am the humble servant Liu Qingfeng, the head of the Qingli Division.”

Emperor Xia nodded, and then said: “Wu Wenyuan, the magistrate of East City, is not afraid of power and performs his duties conscientiously. He is now promoted to the magistrate of Jingdu, in charge of the people’s livelihood of the four cities, and is given the third-class loyal and brave earl as a reward. Liu Qingfeng, the head of the Qingli Division, enforces the law impartially, and is promoted to the Qingli Cheng, and is given the third-class Anhua Earl…”

Wu Wenyuan and Liu Qingfeng were stunned. Didn’t they say they were going to be punished? Why were they promoted instead?

Zhang Huai was also stunned.

Isn’t Anhua Earl his father? Did your majesty forget that Daxia already has an Anhua Earl.

The titles of the rich and powerful will not be repeated. If there is a first-class Anhua Earl, there will not be a third-class Anhua Earl. Unless the first-class Anhua Earl dies and there is no one to inherit the title, the title will be vacant and can be given to others.

To put it in an unlucky way, even if his father died unexpectedly, the new Anhua Earl should be him.

His Majesty seemed to have a bad memory, but Zhang Huai did not dare to remind him.

At this time, Emperor Xia waved his hand and said, “Others, go, Lin Xiu stay.”

The three of them were confused. His Majesty brought them to the palace and said that he would interrogate them personally, but he did not interrogate or ask at all. He inexplicably promoted people and gave them titles, and then inexplicably let them go. It was really hard to predict the king’s heart…

However, after the three of them walked out of the imperial study and came to the square in front of the palace, Zhu Jin said to Wu Wenyuan and Liu Qingfeng: “The two adults wait here and leave the palace with Master Lin later.”

After that, he looked at Zhang Huai indifferently and said, “You, follow me…”

In the imperial study.

Emperor Xia looked at Lin Xiu and asked in a deep voice, “Are you scheming me again this time?”

Lin Xiu said innocently, “It’s really not this time…”

If he did it, he would admit it. If he didn’t do it, he couldn’t let others put the blame on him.

He looked at Emperor Xia and said, “Your Majesty’s words make me very sad. The Zhang family is the largest family in Daxia. My father is just a small first-class earl. I am tired of living, so I offended the Zhang family like this. It’s not to save the future queen…”

Emperor Xia looked into his eyes, was silent for a moment, and said, “I wronged you.”

Lin Xiu struck while the iron was hot and said, “Your Majesty has always been clear about rewards and punishments. Lord Wu and Lord Liu have both been rewarded. I…”

In order to save his woman, he offended the top wealthy family in Daxia. If he didn’t give anything, he would really lose a lot this time.

Emperor Xia said angrily, “You have forced me to reward you with so many things, and you still want rewards? Do you think I am your cash cow?”

Lin Xiu said, “I don’t want money. Your Majesty, can you give my father a higher title or something? He is just a small first-class earl. I can’t afford to offend anyone, and it would be inconvenient for me to do things for Your Majesty. Besides, you rewarded the two adults but not me. The people will also say that Your Majesty is unfair…”

Emperor Xia sneered and said, “You are considerate of me.”

Lin Xiu said, “It is my duty to share your majesty’s worries.”

Emperor Xia thought for a while and said, “This time I will accept your favor and give him a third-class title at most. Your father’s title has been promoted too fast in the past year. If you want to be promoted again, it depends on your ability.”

Lin Xiu looked at him and asked, “What ability do I have?”

Emperor Xia said, “If you can be promoted to the upper realm of the earth level, I will directly confer him the title of Duke. If you can be promoted to the heaven level, I will give him a second-class Duke, so what?”

Lin Xiu thought for a while and asked, “What if it is the upper realm of the heaven level?”

Emperor Xia sneered, “In the upper realm of the heaven level, I will give your family the hereditary first-class Duke. Your father, you, your son, and your grandson are all first-class Dukes of Daxia.”

Lin Xiu asked again, “What if I am promoted to the supreme level?”

Emperor Xia glanced at him and said, “What are you dreaming about? If you can step into the supreme level, and you still need me to confer you the title, then it will not be me who confer you the title, but you who will confer me the title…”

(End of this chapter)