Chapter 196: In Danger Again

When Mrs. Dong saw him look like this, she didn't go deeper, but just stared straight at him with that pleading and expectant look, which meant nothing to see.

Lin Mubai naturally knew what she meant, but pretended not to see it. He just sat there, seemingly lost in thought, but in fact he was secretly remorseful.

This lady shouldn't have been let in, it was his carelessness. He is cautious everywhere these days, and he doesn't want to give those people a grip. Since Dong Mingguang's drunken words in his backyard will be known to the emperor immediately, then Mrs. Dong's visit to the Lin Mansion at this time will inevitably be known to the emperor soon. No matter how you look at this matter, it looks like there is some secret work between his Lin family and the Dong family. But obviously not. What Dong Mingguang said and did, it had nothing to do with him Lin Mubai, but because Mrs. Dong suddenly came and dragged him in.

After swallowing a large mouthful of water, Lin Mubai said with difficulty: "What Mrs. Dong means is not very clear, but since you have seen this matter so clearly, I think you already have a countermeasure?" ”

Seeing that Lin Mubai was pretending to be confused, Mrs. Dong couldn't help but say angrily: "I'm a woman, what countermeasures can I have?" If it weren't for the fact that I had a good relationship with Mrs. Zun, I would have come here to ask for help. I thought that Lord Lin was a chivalrous and courageous person, but I didn't want to be a timid and afraid person! Come on, come on, it's also my lord's life...... "Mrs. Dong hid her face and wiped away her tears, and got up to say goodbye.

Lin Mubai hurriedly stopped someone, and persuaded again: "Mrs. Dong, please stay, you are too careful." Lord Dong has always been a square man, but a loyal servant of the country. If something happens to him, how can I stand idly by? It's just that this matter is extraordinary, so there is this question. ”

When Mrs. Dong heard that he was sincere, she stood up again, turned around and cried: "Lord Lin, I am also anxious for a while, and I hope you will forgive me." I know that this matter is related to the national system, and I don't dare to expect too much, I just ask you to say a few fair words for my lord in front of the emperor, and it is enough to save his life! ”

She said "I don't dare to hope", and on the other hand, she hoped that a few words would turn the situation around. Lin Mubai couldn't help but sigh secretly, he was involved in the matter of the four princes, and he was not satisfied that it was not bad to cut down the nine clans, and he still "left a life", and it was "enough", it was really a woman's opinion. However, he is already a person who is right and wrong, and if he doesn't agree, he has to agree, even if he goes through the motions, so he responded to Mrs. Dong's request.

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In the early morning of this day, the ministers arrived in turn, and sure enough, Dong Mingguang was nowhere to be seen. The emperor's expression was still the same, but every time his gaze swept over Lin Mubai's side, he was a little more exploratory. And Lin Mubai had already made up his mind in his heart, but he was not flustered.

The day's deliberations were in a hurry, and they soon dispersed. Lin Mubai was indeed summoned by the emperor alone.

Without waiting for the emperor to ask, he knelt down first and said, "Your Majesty, a strange thing happened this morning, and the ministers don't know whether to talk about it or not. ”

The emperor snorted coldly and said, "Say." ”

So Lin Mubai told the story of the morning, but only said that someone kidnapped Dong Mingguang, and concealed Mrs. Dong's allusion that the emperor was the person behind the scenes, and added at the end: "The incident happened suddenly, and the Dong Qi family panicked for a while, and was afraid that the official would hurt his husband's life, so he thought of asking for help from the minister." But the minister thinks that the kidnapping of the important ministers of the court is not a trivial matter, and the minister alone cannot be the master, think about it, this matter still has to be given to the emperor, and it is up to you to decide. He kept his eyes straight ahead as he spoke, his eyes open, and there was no hint of panic.

The emperor looked at him with scrutinizing eyes for a long time, half silent, and suddenly said coldly: "This matter is strange. However, why did Dong Qi remember to come to you? I don't remember that you were so friendly with that Dong Mingguang. ”

The emperor didn't ask about Dong Mingguang's life or death, but asked about this trivial matter, and Lin Mubai was even more convinced of Mrs. Dong's judgment in his heart. Ten percent of this matter was sent by the emperor to do it. He replied unhurriedly: "If you go back to the emperor, the minister and Lord Dong do not have much personal relationship, but the two ladies are called sisters before they leave the boudoir, and they are very affectionate, and they often come and go back and forth for twenty years after they get married, so as soon as Lord Dong has an accident, it is reasonable for the Dong Qi family to come to the Lin Mansion for help." ”

"Well, there is such a reason." The emperor still relied on Lin Mubai very much in his heart, and when he heard him answer like this, he was quite satisfied, so his face was a little pale, and he nodded and said: "You don't have to worry about Dong Mingguang's affairs, I will order someone to look for him, and you can ask that Dong Qi to wait for the news with peace of mind, and don't leak the news." ”

Lin Mubai nodded yes, but his heart was very heavy. The emperor refused to break this layer of window paper, and he naturally couldn't intercede for Dong Mingguang. Moreover, it seems that Dong Mingguang is more than lucky. The emperor quietly took people away in the middle of the night, and only then did he repeatedly tell him not to leak the news, it seems that he wanted to avoid startling the snake. In other words, he plans to start with Dong Mingguang in order to draw out more people behind him. No matter who they are, all in all, it only means that the capital will be bloody again.

But in any case, he managed to save himself from this morning's crisis. Since the emperor no longer inquired, he has dispelled his doubts. At such a time, no one can withstand the slightest suspicion.

Thinking of this, Lin Mubai planned to retire.

At this moment, I saw the old eunuch Bu Yi hurriedly walking in from outside, and walked quickly to the emperor's side without being announced. Maybe it was because he was so dizzy that he didn't see anyone present, or maybe there was something urgent, but he directly whispered something in the emperor's ear. Although the sound was extremely small, Lin Mubai still heard it. What Na Buyi said was: "Your Majesty, I didn't take care of it in prison, and I have already committed suicide." ”

"What! How can it be! The emperor's face was immediately gloomy as iron, and he said angrily: "It was fine just now!" ”

At this time, Lin Mubai stood there in a dilemma, and he couldn't disappear immediately. Obviously, this was not something he should know. After hesitating for a moment, he still stubbornly said: "Your Majesty, if there is nothing to do, the minister will retire......"

The two men woke up. Bu Yi immediately stood aside with his hands down, his face ashen. The emperor was still angry, but it was inconvenient to attack, so he could only wave his hand and signal him to retreat.

Lin Mubai walked away, not wanting to stay for a moment. Unexpectedly, he had just taken two steps when he heard the emperor say from behind: "Wait, you come back." ”