"So what to do! Isn't it possible to watch those corrupt officials starve the people to death! Two tears flowed from the corners of the man's eyes, "I was a showman, but I couldn't stand it anymore, so I escaped with a little money from the villagers...... Unexpectedly, it was still ...... Or ......"

His emotions gradually became excited, coughed violently twice, and spit out a mouthful of blood, and Ah Zhen quickly brought a towel to wipe him gently.

Heng Xinyuan knew that if he pressed him again at this moment, he was afraid that it would become a rush, so he had to let him rest first, "Okay, don't talk first, rest well, wait for tomorrow to rest, and then speak slowly, rest assured, no matter what grievances you have, I will definitely help you get justice......"

The man looked at him, a little surprised, took his hand and asked, "You?" Who are you? ”

"I'm from Kyoto, and I'm a student at the Hanlin Academy, and I'm far away." Heng Xinyuan listened to his words and deeds, he must not be an ordinary person, and he was brave and resourceful, chivalrous and soft-hearted, so he did not hide his identity.

"Heng Xinyuan? Are you the champion of this year's scientific examination? Heng Xinyuan? The man was more and more surprised, raised his head slightly, and stared at him.

Heng Xinyuan smiled and nodded.

"I have read your articles, and I am very impressed by your sharp views and elegant style...... I didn't expect to see a real person now......" The man held his hand and reminded him, "But Lord Heng, no matter what you are going to do in Junnan Mansion, I advise you not to act rashly......"

"Don't worry, we'll talk about these tomorrow, you have a good rest first." Heng Xinyuan stood up, helped him cover the quilt, comforted him a few words, and turned around to leave.

The man called out to him softly behind him, "Master Heng, my name is Jin Lin." ”

"Okay, I'll make a note of it."

Early the next morning, Heng Xinyuan was heating up the only three remaining steamed buns in the house, and Ah Zhen ran in from outside in a cold air, sighing, "Hey, Uncle Wang still didn't survive...... He is already dead, and the villagers have buried him on the dirt slope to the west, which is really pitiful. ’

Heng Xinyuan couldn't help but feel a sigh of emotion in his heart, Jin Lin, who was sitting on the bed, listened to the hammer of the window lattice, and said angrily, "The old man has no place to rely on, he doesn't even have a simple funeral, he has only a foot of loess, these dog officials, with the court's money, don't know how to support the people!" I only know extravagant pleasures! ”

These words pierced Heng Xinyuan's heart directly, and he couldn't help but look at the thin but upright young man in front of him, "Jin Lin has such ambitions, why don't you continue to take scientific examinations, enter the court as an official, and seek the well-being of the people?" ”

Jin Lin smiled indifferently, "If I said that a few years ago, I still had this heart, but now I have seen through the officialdom, it is just a big dye vat of all kinds, Jin Lin is not talented, I am afraid that I will not be able to integrate into it, I am only willing to rely on my own blood to do a little bit for the people." ”

What a young talent!

Heng Xinyuan sighed from the bottom of his heart, if it weren't for the fact that it was a crisis right now, he really wanted to prepare a pot of thin wine and have a long talk with him.

"Lord Heng, now that Junnan Mansion has been covered by those silverfish, you still don't want to go......"

"You are such a weak villager, you know that you are the master of the people, and since I am from the imperial court, I naturally can't retreat at this time." Heng Xinyuan took out a jade pendant from his arms and put it in his hand, "You take this jade pendant, after you arrive in Kyoto, go to the Hanlin Academy to find Lord Luo Zhishu, and tell him about the matter, you can rest assured, Lord Luo will definitely play the emperor and make the decision for you, I still have a few taels of silver here, you hire a horse with fast feet, and leave when you are rested." ”

"Master Heng, do you really want to go by yourself? Why don't you go back to Beijing with me! ”

Jin Lin was a little worried, after all, Junnan Mansion was a sinister place at this time.

"You go first, since I'm here, I naturally have to investigate carefully."

The two were chatting in the house when Ah Zhen hurriedly barged in and shouted, "It's amazing! A group of officers and soldiers came from outside the village, as if they were trying to arrest someone! ”

Jin Lin's eyes froze, "Hmph, they must have come to me!" Let me out! Don't bother you! ”

Heng Xinyuan hurriedly stopped him, "Don't worry! You can't go out, Jane, is there any place to hide in your house? ”

"Yes, yes, yes! Yes, there is! Ah Zhen climbed onto the bed and took down a dusty New Year's painting hanging on the wall, which turned out to be a secret door!

When you open it, there is a secret passage inside, which can go straight to the outside of the village!

"Jin Lin, you hide in first, I have my own way to deal with them, and when these people are gone, you will come out." Heng Xinyuan hurriedly helped him get in, and told him that no matter what happened, he must go to Kyoto to find Master Luo.

As soon as Ah Zhen hung the New Year's painting back in its original place, the courtyard door was kicked open, and then a large number of officers and soldiers wearing yellow hexagrams rushed in with serious faces and flipped in the house.

The one at the head walked up to the two of them, looked up and down, and asked domineeringly, "Have you ever seen a young man in his early twenties with injuries on his body!" ”

"I didn't ...... There is no ......"

"Didn't you? If you dare to lie, beware of the sword without eyes! As he spoke, he pulled out his knife and put it on Ah Zhen's neck, Miao Miao on the side was so frightened that she cried, Heng Xinyuan hurriedly protected her behind him, and stared straight at this officer and soldier.

"This military master, we really didn't see any injured men."

"Who are you? Looks like he's not a local! ”

"Oh, I'm here to stay here." Heng Xinyuan smiled and made a gesture.

At this time, the officers and soldiers in the house turned over a bloody coat, rushed out and said, "Boss! There's a garment here, and it's all blood! ”

The man at the head took it in his hand and looked at it, the corners of his mouth slanted slightly, and he looked at Heng Xinyuan, "Then, what is this?" Hand them over, or you'll all die!" ”

Ah Zhen and Miao Miao were already trembling with fright, only Heng Xinyuan said calmly, "This is what I replaced, I was in a hurry a few days ago and accidentally fell off the cliff, and now it is better." ”

"Really?" The officer looked incredulous, and ordered the men to continue to search the house, but sure enough, there was no one else.

"You said you came from a foreign country, where did you come from? Where are you going? ”

"If you're coming from Kyoto, you're going to Konanfu." Heng Xinyuan told the truth.

"Kyoto?" The officer was a little surprised, "What are you doing in Konanfu from Kyoto?" ”

"I am a student in the Hanlin Academy, and I am far away, and I will go to the Junnan Mansion to visit the old people." He looked at the domineering sergeant in front of him with clear eyes, in fact, he was already eager to snatch the sharp knife and end his dog's life.

When the officer heard this, it turned out to be a senior official from Kyoto, his eyes suddenly wandered, and he pointed to the tip of his nose and asked, "Heng...... ...... Hengxinyuan? The new champion? ”

"Exactly down there." He smiled slightly, "I only stayed at this aunt's house because I was injured a few days ago, and now that I have met you, I am just bothering you to guide me in the way." ”

The officer didn't dare to offend Heng Xinyuan, so he had to stop the search, order everyone to gather, and leave with Heng Xinyuan.

Before leaving, Heng Xinyuan also blessed Ah Zhen loudly, "Auntie, thank you for taking in these days, don't forget what I told you, take Miao Miao to live a good life!" ”

"Good...... Good...... I got ......."

When their carriage and horse disappeared for a long time, Ah Zhen released Jin Lin from the dark passage, and said anxiously, "You heard it, Lord Heng was taken away by them......"

"I heard it, it's all to protect me, that's why it's ......like this" Jin Lin blamed himself a little, and immediately packed up his things and prepared to leave, but Ah Zhen stopped him, "No, little brother, you can't leave now, the wounds on your body are still bleeding, if you don't take care of it, you won't be able to make much of a trip, since they have already come here to search, they shouldn't come again in the short term, it's better to rest for a few more days, and see how Lord Heng moves......"

Jin Lin thought about it carefully, and what she said made some sense, so she stayed patiently.