In the blink of an eye, it is the late autumn season when the maple leaves are dyed red everywhere, and the wind blows on the body and gradually has a sense of coolness.

Since meeting her father Lin Chengde and returning to Lixin Garden that day, Lin Qingzhi left Chengche in her room and slept with her for a few nights on the grounds that she had not taken care of Chengche in recent days.

One night, Lin Qingji took Lin Chengde and followed Ah Da quietly into the Fence Garden, Lin Chengde finally saw his six-month-old grandson, clear and cute in his sleep, with a faint flush on his face, and his long eyelashes were like his mother Lin Qingzhi, and the thin corners and contours of his lips were similar to his father Xiao Mufeng, Lin Chengde carefully stroked the little man carved in pink, and his eyes were full of love and excitement.

Since that night, several people have not seen each other again, the Lin family's grievances have been avenged, and Lin Chengde has fled to the rivers and lakes and traveled to the people.

Lin Qingji returned to the Lin Mansion, because he promised Xiao Mufeng to help him create a peaceful and prosperous world, and Lin Qingji is no longer the chic and uninhibited appearance of the past, in less than two years, he has turned a carefree son into a stable and heavy man, although the elegant and jade-like face has not changed much.

Xiao Mufeng, as the crown prince, has been in charge of government affairs for more than a month, immersed in political affairs all day long, often reviewing the recitals until late at night, the lights are on, and the former Prince Ning's mansion has become the prince's mansion, but he is still alone, and the empty palace is bleak and desolate.

But Xiao Mufeng's heart was full of anticipation and sweetness, because he knew that one day not far away, the missing hostess would eventually return to this place and stay with him for a long time, maybe not here, but in the imperial palace, but as long as she was with her, everywhere would be home.

The next day, Jiaodong came to the news of the invasion of the water invaders, making the people in Jiaodong miserable, civil and military officials gathered in the Changding Palace to discuss countermeasures, the right minister Wen Zongshen took the initiative to ask Ying, willing to go to Jiaozhou to quell the rebellion of the water invaders, Xiao Mufeng quietly pondered, did not say a word.

When Emperor Xiao Jingjiao appointed Xiao Mufeng as the crown prince that day, in addition to most of the wings of the king of letters in the court, he did not punish the right minister Wen Zongshen.

The reason is not only that he wants to keep a person who will contain the new prince, but also because Wen Zongshen, as a civil official, has stood in the court for more than ten years, and his secret power cannot be underestimated, and the prince has just been appointed as the ruler, if there are too many people moving at this time, it will inevitably cause political instability.

Moreover, the Jin State has had many wars with its neighbors in recent years, and if the political situation is unstable and there is another invasion by foreign enemies, the dangerous situation can be imagined, after all, the current Jin State is not strong enough to dominate the world among several countries.

And although the rebellion is not small, it is not big enough to make the right minister who is under one person and above ten thousand people go in person.

The reason why Wen Zongshen is willing to take the initiative to ask for help is self-evident, that is, if he calms down the troubles of the rogues, he can be praised by the people and make his official authority more prosperous.

Then if Xiao Mufeng wants to move him, it will be much more difficult, if he does not quell the rebellion of the Liukou, now that the prince is in charge, he will definitely not dare to move him rashly, so there is no harm in Baili.

Just when they were in distress, they heard the deacon eunuch report that Lin Qingji, who had inherited his father's title, asked to see him outside the palace, and the officials were surprised why this gentleman, who had never been familiar with political affairs, appeared at this time, and there was a whispering discussion in the court.

Prince Xiao Mufeng showed a rare faint smile on his face, and instructed the deacon and eunuch to pass Lin Qingji to the palace, Lin Qingji looked sparse and handsome in white clothes, and after walking to the center of the hall to take off his robe and salute, he only heard Xiao Mufeng ask: "Loyal and brave waiting for the audience, what is the matter?" ”

Lin Qingji smiled, and then his expression became serious and said aloud: "Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, the minister eats the king's Lu, and should be loyal to the king, since the minister's family suffered an accident, the minister is introspecting day and night, and now the minister does not want to live in the world like a rat like a mouse, and the minister is willing to relieve the emperor's worries for the prince." ”

Xiao Mufeng heard Lin Qingji's words, slowly walked down several jade steps, and said, "Oh? I don't know how Zhong Yonghou wants to relieve his father's worries for the palace? ”

Lin Qingji bowed his head and kowtowed, and then said slowly: "The minister heard that Jiaozhou was in turmoil, although the minister has never had any experience, but he is willing to do his duty as a minister, and the minister petitions to go to quell the rebellion of the rogues, and ask His Royal Highness the Prince for permission!" After Lin Qingji finished speaking, he kowtowed to the ground.

His Royal Highness had a lot of discussions, some shook their heads, some nodded their heads in approval, and then the right minister Wen Zongshen came out and said loudly: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Qiyu, Zhongyong Hou has never been involved in political affairs, and the matter is serious, and the minister thinks that it is inappropriate to send him there." ”

Lin Qingji glanced at Wen Zongshen and said lightly: "I heard my father occasionally mention it before, the right minister has outstanding intelligence and good political achievements, and the younger generation admires it very much, but you can show your talents, and you have to rely on the emperor's trust and appreciation to have a chance, right?" Do you think it's inappropriate to send juniors to go, do you think that juniors don't have the ability to calm down the chaos? ”

Wen Zongshen didn't expect that Lin Qingji, an idle son who had always been gentle and uninhibited, would be able to be so sharp and sharp-toothed, and he was suddenly stunned, but after all, he had been in the court for more than ten years, and he was naturally sleek and sophisticated, and it was only a moment later that he regained his smile, his eyes were full of smiles, but his eyes were full of gloom: "The virtuous nephew misunderstood, and he didn't mean to be contemptuous, he just hoped that the Liukou chaos could be calmed down as soon as possible, and the people would have a peaceful and peaceful life." ”

Although his words are not very sharp, but there is a hidden meaning, he knows that Lin Qingji came in at this time and took the initiative to ask to go to Jiaozhou, it must be the prince's instructions, so he forced them to say a time limit, if they can't complete the task, naturally Lin Qingji will not have the face to stand on top of the court in the future, which will not only block Lin Qingji's retreat, but also break one of the prince's wings, and the real ginger is still old and spicy.

After listening to Wen Zongshen's words, Lin Qingji smiled even more on his face, and said confidently: "The right minister has such a sense of responsibility to worry about the country and the people, which makes the younger generations admire him very much. Listening to Lin Qingji's words, Wen Zongshen showed a smug smile, but then his face changed slightly, and he said humbly: "The virtuous nephew praised it falsely, but he just pity the people in dire straits, and he dare not worry about the country and the people." ”

Of course you don't dare to be, it is the responsibility of the Son of Heaven to worry about the country and the people, and how dare you, Lin Qingji quietly smiled and watched Wen Zongshen's expression change, and he sneered in his heart. And Wen Zongshen's eyes at this moment are even more fierce, it is he who underestimates the enemy, he didn't expect that the son of the late Zuo Xiang, who has never set foot in the court, would be so transparent, it seemed that he was confused before, if he was allowed to sit in the court, then it would be a big threat in the future, and even more threatening than his father, Wen Zongshen thought in his heart, and there was no longer a look of pride and contempt in his eyes.

Just as Wen Zong was thinking carefully, Lin Qingji continued: "But the minister is sure that he can pacify the rebellion, and he only asks His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to give the minister two months, if he can't do it, the minister will not step into the court half a step in this life!" ”

The voices of everyone are louder, because if you don't step into the court for the rest of your life because of this thing, the stakes are a little too big, which is equivalent to ruining your career for a lifetime.

The prince pondered for a moment, made a decision in his heart, and said seriously: "Okay, since the palace has been in power, it has recruited wise men from all over the world, and you are loyal and brave as the general who protects the country, the son of the former left minister, as the saying goes, 'Tiger father has no dog son', this palace believes in you, and will give you a two-month period, but you must not live up to the expectations of your father and the palace, do you understand?" ”

Lin Qingji looked at the scorching light in Xiao Mufeng's eyes, and said sincerely: "The minister will live up to expectations!" ”

Xiao Mufeng raised his sleeves, his voice was mighty, and he said: "Spread the will of the emperor and the palace, Feng Zhongyong waited for Lin Qingji to be the minister of the Zhengwupin Qincha, and went to Jiaozhou to investigate the pacification of Shuikou, and set off in two days, with a time limit of one month to complete the emperor's order!" ”

Hearing this, Lin Qingji knelt down and said firmly: "The minister will not disgrace his life!" ”