Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Chapter 53

He looked at Lin Xiaofeng, like a great scholar who had read ancient and modern classics and suddenly discovered a rare book that had been dusted for a long time. He expressed both appreciation and admiration for knowledge, as well as joy and comfort for talents: "Lin Aiqing, , your performance is truly amazing and has far exceeded everyone’s initial expectations.”

Lin Xiaofeng felt an uncontrollable joy in her heart. He tried hard to suppress his smile and prevent his pride from leaking out.

He assumed a more humble posture and responded in a solemn and sincere tone: "I am worried and uneasy. This is just my duty. How dare I take the credit of God and think it is my own."

Although he was as proud as a peacock in his heart, Lin Xiaofeng could not help but secretly praise His Highness the Crown Prince's understanding and growth.

He decided that after returning home, he would reward him with a plump and delicious chicken drumstick to express his inner praise.

Looking around, all the ministers had expressions of surprise and relief on their faces. Their eyes were all focused on the prince who once made them frown.

Who would have expected that under Lin Xiaofeng's careful training, the prince would emerge from a cocoon like a silkworm chrysalis and quietly complete his self-sublimation. This change undoubtedly brought unexpected surprises to the entire court.

In this solemn court, the only prince has made countless people worried.

However, it seems today that it is like two bugs that once emitted a foul smell. In the process of tempering each other, they miraculously gave birth to fragrance. Is this a vivid interpretation in the real world of the wonderful law that the ancients said "the extreme of things must reverse"? Woolen cloth? Breathtaking.

On the solemn hall, Li Dexian slowly raised his right hand. This action seemed to be an understatement, but it was like a heavy wind that instantly filled the entire hall, pressing down on everyone's heart like a huge stone. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if they could see through everything, scanning the ministers standing below one by one. No corner could escape his penetrating gaze.

The air seemed to have frozen, so quiet that even breathing became noise. Li Dexian's voice resounded through the hall, and every word was clear and firm: "Father, don't be anxious, my son and minister have not finished speaking. Those little things of reading scriptures and practicing calligraphy are just the trivial scraps of life, and they are really insignificant." His voice It seemed to be filled with magic, making everyone's hearts tense.

The ministers exchanged confused looks with each other, and the entire hall fell into silence, as if frozen in place by an invisible force of tension. Lin Xiaofeng's face darkened, his thick eyebrows knitted together, and deep in his heart he pondered over and over whether Li Dexian's move was really necessary.

At this time, Li Dexian's voice echoed in the hall again, as clear and powerful as a bell: "Just now, Master Li mentioned that my son and Master Lin punished Imperial Physician Guo. My father's views may not have convinced Master Li." He straightened his back, his voice was firm, and his eyes were shining: "Today, I have the temerity to tell you why we must severely punish Dr. Guo."

His words were resounding and his expression was extremely serious: "Mr. Guo is just a quack doctor who is ignorant and has harmed the country. There is no need to waste any words. Not long ago, he used a so-called exotic ginseng from overseas to treat the princess. Body, father, do you know how much precious gold and silver we have spent on this ginseng?"

When all the ministers heard this, they all turned pale with astonishment. The answer revealed by Li Dexian was shocking: "A full two thousand taels of silver! But after detailed verification by my ministers, its true value is only a mere two thousand taels! This is a fraud and huge profit of a thousand times!" He pointed out angrily: " Therefore, what I am punishing is an old quack doctor who deceives the world and steals his reputation and is greedy."

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, a bitter smile appeared on his face. He secretly admired the prince's ability to calmly talk nonsense now, showing the true demeanor of a dragon.

Li Dexian's face became more serious and his eyes were blazing. He said word for word: "Faced with such a situation, I am deeply aware of the chaos and corruption in the procurement field in the palace. I am afraid that there are problems not only in the imperial hospital, but also in the imperial kitchen, where similar huge false reports may be hidden. "

He spoke earnestly and in a deep and powerful voice: "In view of this, I have sent Ou Zhiyong out of the palace secretly to conduct in-depth market surveys to investigate the actual prices of goods."

"This investigation is like prying open Pandora's box." A trace of anger flashed in his eyes: "Basic ingredients such as cabbage, eggs, and rice that are eaten daily by the people are sold for only a few cents per pound, but they are often sold in the palace. It has been doubled several times or even dozens of times.”

He gave examples to illustrate: "For example, an ordinary egg cost ten taels of silver to get in the palace, but in the bustling market, people only need to pay five cents to buy it; another time , Erchen ordered the imperial kitchen to make a simple pie and fruit, but the reported cost was as high as dozens of taels, while the same food can be purchased by the private sector for only a few copper coins."

Li Dexian spoke earnestly and slightly indignantly: "Some people may use this eloquent saying that the ingredients served in the palace are all carefully selected delicacies, and their quality far exceeds the world. However, the iron-like The facts cannot be quibbled with - I personally went to the people, purchased and compared them with my own hands, and there was no huge difference in the nature of the ingredients between the palace walls and the market, but the dishes cooked were equally unpalatable!"

He clenched his fists and spoke more and more fiercely, continuing to reveal the shady story behind this: "According to a preliminary audit, the palace spent as much as 80,000 taels of silver on meals last year alone. However, if calculated based on the actual price in the private market, , it only costs a mere eight thousand taels to meet the daily needs of the palace!"

His voice echoed in the hall, like thunder exploding, mercilessly exposing the worms in the system: "There is a disparity of more than 72,000 taels of white money. Where do you think they escaped? I dare to say, It must be those corrupt people who are linked together, plucking their feathers in dark corners, embezzling national funds wantonly!"

At this moment, he mentioned Ou Zhiyong, who was investigating the people's sentiments, with a compassionate but firm expression: "While traveling for research, I witnessed with my own eyes the hardships of life for many ordinary people. They worked hard day and night to make ends meet, and their exhausted figures were like those struggling on the edge of life and death. Ants. Even if I try my best to help them, it will only drop water into the sea and be unable to change their fate of being trapped in the quagmire."

"If everyone in the imperial palace could uphold fairness and integrity and strictly observe frugality, how could the people be allowed to live in such hardship?" His voice was trembling but full of strength. "My son, I sincerely ask my father to keep a clear mirror and see clearly. , with a thunderous strike, the chaos is brought to order, and justice is brought to the world!"

As his impassioned words came to an abrupt end, the entire splendid hall fell silent instantly, as if time had frozen into a glacier.

Everyone looked at each other, with expressions of astonishment and shock on their faces, as if they had just experienced a storm.

Among them, Lin Xiaofeng stood still on the spot, deeply moved by the prince's deafening speech. His heart was in turmoil and he had thousands of thoughts. The silence of that moment was like the huge hole left by the torrential river after it hit the heart, which could not be calmed down for a long time.

In Li Dexian's series of actions, Lin Xiaofeng's original cognition was like a fragile soap bubble, shattered in an instant under the sharpness of reality.

He originally thought that this dissolute young man would spend all his wealth and enjoy the world as he pleased. However,

He never expected that those seemingly heavy silver coins had already turned into blessings that illuminated the world, quietly falling into every corner of people's lives.

Li Dexian's seemingly rough and unobtrusive way of action is like a bell ringing in people's hearts, and the resonance is strong and far-reaching. People can't help but fall into the ripples of deeply touched emotions.

At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng captured a corner of his father's inner world for the first time. It was full of unexpressed relief and joy, just like the spring sunshine after a cold winter, penetrating through the layers of snow and bringing a refreshing warmth.

At this time, Emperor Jingjiang's face was shaken, and his eyes flashed with powerful but affectionate eyes. His hands seemed to want to touch Li Dexian's resolute face, but in the end they just gently placed them on his shoulders, his voice trembled slightly, and his words were full of surprise and appreciation: "All of this was done by you alone? "

Li Dexian's expression was indifferent, and his words showed determination and calmness, "That's why, since the day Master Lin returned to Yangqu County, I have learned from the pain and decided to put aside the vain, be down-to-earth, and do something that is beneficial to the people."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang turned his back and quietly wiped away the sparkling tears from the corners of his eyes. When he turned around to face everyone again, the smile in his eyes was already shining like stars, bright and brilliant: "Okay... That's great!"

He raised his chest and raised his head, and announced loudly to the civil and military officials of the court: "All the noble families, come and see, this is my son, this is my son!"

After hearing this, all the ministers knelt down and shouted in unison: "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Your Highness, the Crown Prince, understands righteousness and is truly a blessing to the country."

Among them, the veteran cabinet ministers headed by Bai Yongyuan were even moved to tears, and they were filled with great joy deep in their hearts. They saw the prince truly grow from youth to maturity, showing the virtuous character and broad mind that a prince should have. Above this solemn hall, the prince's figure became more and more solid and powerful. It seems that he is ready to take up the important responsibility of the country and lead the people of the world to a new era of prosperity.

Chen Shuguang quietly wiped away the sparkling tears from the corners of his eyes. The tear stains were like bronze rust eroded by time, engraved on his resolute face. He tightly grasped the corner of Bai Yongyuan's sleeve, as if he wanted to knead his inner shock and doubts into the fabric. His voice was as low as the collision of metal in a blacksmith shop: "Mr. Bai, does the prince's talent really come from Lin Xiaofeng's careful teachings?"

Bai Yongyuan's face turned red due to the excitement of emotion, and his eyes shone with complex brilliance, like twinkling stars in the night sky.

He was filled with emotion and said word by word: "It's absolutely true, besides Lin Xiaofeng, who else can be qualified for the position of East Palace Tutor? Oh my, even though I'm half a century old, I can sometimes misjudge people. Things in the world are really difficult to fathom, people's hearts are as deep as the sea, and loyalty is often misunderstood as traitorous people. Lin Xiaofeng, Lin Xiaofeng, he is indeed a character, beyond the reach of others!"

Li Qiuyan on the side frowned, and a cloud of doubt formed between his brows. Although he was full of doubts, he still chose to remain silent and nodded slightly to show his approval. The depressing struggle is like a traveler groping alone late at night.

Emperor Jingjiang's face was full of smiles, and his joy was beyond words. He patted Li Dexian's shoulder hard. The force was so strong that Li Dexian immediately grimaced in pain, but he could only grit his teeth and endure it, forcing out a forced smile.

"Dexian, you have done an extremely good job in this matter!" Emperor Jingjiang's voice was as loud as the clash of gold and steel, "Wang Jingwen, I give you one month to thoroughly investigate all corruption in food, clothing, housing and transportation in the palace. I require that every person be investigated for corruption. Every hidden corner must be well understood!"

"Lin Xiaofeng, what you have done can be regarded as a great military exploit!" As soon as Emperor Jingjiang finished speaking, a solemn and majestic aura emanated from him, and his words revealed his sincere appreciation for Lin Xiaofeng, " I will give you a unicorn suit in recognition of your achievements!"

"Li Yihao, do you have anything to say?" Emperor Jingjiang's eyes were as sharp as arrows, shooting straight at Li Yihao. The pressure in his eyes was like a mountain of tai, which made people feel heart-stopping.

Li Yihao's knees were shaking constantly. He knew that Lin Xiaofeng had quietly snatched away the position of Taifu that he had cultivated for many years.

Now that the truth has been revealed to the world, his heart is filled with mixed feelings and bitterness. In desperation, he could only kneel down on the ground, his throat choked with sobs, and he said in a trembling voice: "I... I feel extremely guilty and speechless."

"Okay!" Emperor Jingjiang's voice was like a bell, echoing throughout the entire hall, "In this case, I have decided to remove you from the position of Taifu of the East Palace. From today on, only Lin Xiaofeng will be the Taifu in the East Palace. My dear friends, Do you have any objections?"

When the ministers heard this, they all kowtowed and fell to the ground, and responded in unison: "My emperor is wise!"

Lin Xiaofeng keenly captured the fleeting opportunity, just like a blacksmith who noticed that the fire was raging and instantly swung his hammer to strike the hot iron. He said something quickly and forcefully: "Your Majesty, I His Royal Highness, with a deep and ardent love for thousands of people, is sincerely praying for His Majesty's permission to allow His Royal Highness to enter and exit the palace without restriction, and to personally touch the soil of the people. The real and complex social situations.”

His words were as shocking as the ground-breaking words, "As the ancient saying goes, if you can't clean your own house, how can you govern the world? Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. Now, His Royal Highness has emerged and begun to practice the way of governing the country. This is a critical moment when we urgently need to devote ourselves to practice and gain insights.”

As soon as Lin Xiaofeng finished speaking, he bowed deeply, with firm eyes and a sonorous tone: "I would like to always accompany His Highness the Crown Prince like a shadow to ensure that everything is in order. Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Li Dexian heard this from the side, and his calm eyes suddenly flashed with the wisdom of a wise man. He secretly approved, quietly gave a thumbs up, and whispered: "Old Lin, you are really smart at this trick!"

Emperor Jingjiang completely listened to these words, and his face suddenly overflowed with a look of relief and joy. He raised his voice and responded. His voice was like a great bell, full of determination and tolerance: "Reading thousands of books is not as good as doing it." After thousands of miles of journey, this is the truth! I am right!" These words contain his full expectation and firm trust in the prince's future experience and growth.

Lin Xiaofeng felt happy in his heart. He knew that his words had touched the emperor's heart.

So, he bowed deeply and respectfully again, his words full of loyalty and determination: "Your Majesty is wise and wise, and I will do my best to assist His Royal Highness in every step, and I will never let down His Majesty's high hopes and trust."

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes were like stars in the dark night, deep and piercing, reflecting the brilliance of determination and resourcefulness. Without hesitation, he pulled out the telescope from his back that he had kept secret.

His movements are like the flying dragon walking on the snow in poetry and paintings, coherent and powerful. Every tiny movement is as smooth as flowing water, but it also contains the power of thunder.

He straightened his body and raised his arms to the top of his head. The sound was like a loud bell and a giant drum, which was full of solemn ceremony and passionate emotion: "On this auspicious day when the whole world is celebrating and the whole country is celebrating, there is one more meaning for me. It is a far-reaching auspicious thing, and I want to dedicate it to His Majesty’s Holy Ming at this moment, hoping that it will add a touch of brightness to today’s ceremony!”

At this time, Emperor Jingjiang's eyes were as sharp as a falcon, and they instantly focused on the shining brass telescope in Lin Xiaofeng's hand. His eyes showed strong curiosity and expectation, while his words naturally exuded an imperial tone. Majesty and intimacy: "Huh? Lin Qing's house actually has a treasure that has not been revealed. It really surprises me. Show it to me quickly. I want to have a look at it!"

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, he immediately bowed deeply, and his voice was like the collision of gold and stone, resounding throughout the hall: "This is an artifact called the 'Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains Mirror'. Those who hold this mirror can cross thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, and see everything in the world. Within the field of vision, there is nothing but the vast territory controlled by our emperor!”

"This mirror is extraordinary. It was carefully made by the people of Yangqu County with sincerity, love, patience and filial piety, supplemented by thousands of taels of silver. It is specially enshrined to His Majesty to symbolize the eternal stability of our country, Jingjiang. , Thousands of years to come, multiply and live, the country is peaceful and the people are safe!"

As Lin Xiaofeng spoke impassionedly, the faces of the ministers in the palace changed rapidly, like masks on a drama stage. Some were as pale as paper, and they covered their chests in pain, as if they were being stabbed deeply into their hearts by invisible sharp knives, revealing what was hidden behind the machinations. of pain and struggle.

As the ancients said, a fox's tail cannot be hidden after all. Even if those treacherous people occasionally make some minor achievements, their greed and cunning can never be changed.

Chen Shuguang clenched his teeth at this moment, with anger surging in his chest. He pushed Bai Yongyuan who was also shocked next to him, lowered his voice and almost roared: "Mr. Bai, look at this man! Look at him!"

On Bai Yongyuan's face, a torrent of anger and powerlessness rolled across his face like a roaring wave.

His face was as red as a ripe tomato in August, full and blazing, and his eyes were wide open, as if a bolt of lightning mixed with shock and confusion had struck his heart directly. His pupils were filled with astonishment and confusion that could not be dissipated. Time seemed to be frozen in the gap between his clenched teeth at this moment, silently and powerfully fighting against the torrent in his heart.

Finally, a low voice struggled out from the depths of his throat. The voice was like an echo in the abyss, full of stupefied pain at the ruthless impact of reality, as well as deep lamentation and regret for the vagaries of the world.

"What the hell @#￥%·······&*"

Lin Xiaofeng, who is as cunning as the reincarnation of a fox, always seizes the opportunity at the most subtle moment and slaps Bai Yongyuan's dignity hard.

Whenever he had just finished praising Lin Xiaofeng for a certain move, the other person would immediately put on a groveling face like a trick. That look was obviously carefully designed just to arouse a sting in the old man's heart, an unbearable feeling. The name of the diaphragm should be.

At this moment, Emperor Jingjiang took over the mysterious telescope. The joy on his face was like a spring stream breaking through the ice and flowing out uncontrollably. He blurted out a barrage of words of praise: "It's really wonderful. How wonderful this is." What a magical thing!”

Lin Xiaofeng seized this opportunity, like a cat smelling a fishy smell, with a flattering smile on his face, and quietly approached Emperor Jingjiang. His words were full of flattery: "Your Majesty, you need to hold this treasure upright. , point the camera at your eyes, and you will be able to understand the secrets.”

After hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang respectfully raised his telescope and explored the world outside the majestic palace. At that moment, his face suddenly changed, like dark clouds covering the sun, but deep in his heart, there seemed to be roaring waves.

He dexterously rotated the telescope twice with his left hand, and finely adjusted the focus with his right hand. He let out a series of exclamations of admiration from his mouth. The heartfelt appreciation was like an invisible note, echoing melodiously in the empty hall, hitting every corner.

At this moment, all the ministers held their breaths, their hearts hanging on a thread, as if the whole world was waiting for Emperor Jingjiang's reaction.

Judging from the changes in Emperor Jingjiang's expression, this telescope seems to be able to see through the scenery thousands of miles away as Lin Xiaofeng said.

But the truth is often dull and unremarkable. Telescopes cannot penetrate the sky and the earth. It is just the habit of the ancients to exaggerate the description of things. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses can swell into a spectacular scene of millions of armies in their paintings.

Lin Xiaofeng is undoubtedly familiar with this tradition of bravado and never tires of it. After all, there is no price to pay for bragging. Just a slight shake of the lips and tongue can make the cowhide fly to the sky.

The long time flowed quietly in the quiet gaze of Emperor Jingjiang. His eyes, full of majesty and depth, were like black holes absorbing the sea of ​​stars. Through an exquisite telescope, he took in the distant scenery one by one.

He was immersed in this magical world created by heaven, carefully searching for every tiny trace, as if he wanted to discover the secrets of heaven and earth in the textures carved by time.

After a long time, he slowly and solemnly put down the artifact in his hand. At that moment, his eyes shone with a mixture of admiration and surprise, and his voice was like a bell, resounding calmly and powerfully: "Wonderful! This thing is wonderful! It is really so magical that one can penetrate the fog hundreds of feet away with just one glance. If it is applied to a battle on the battlefield, foreseeing the enemy's situation will be as easy as grasping the enemy's bag and picking up items!"

Emperor Jingjiang's eyes were piercing, like a blazing torch, instantly illuminating Lin Xiaofeng beside him. He turned his face sideways and stared directly at Lin Xiaofeng with his sharp eyes. His words contained endless admiration and expectation: "Lin Aiqing has once again achieved extraordinary feats this time. How should I reward you so that you can fully reflect your great achievements?"

In the face of Emperor Jingjiang's praise and inquiry, Lin Xiaofeng did not show the slightest hint of pride. He only bowed slightly, his face was calm and calm, and there was a humble and restrained atmosphere in his words: "Your Majesty is overly complimentary, such a miracle. The creation is not the work of a humble minister, but the people of Yangqu County, who are grateful for His Majesty's mighty favor, worked together and spent a little money to create it. The humble ministers do not dare to covet rewards, but are only willing to serve His Majesty wholeheartedly and create greater glory."

After hearing Lin Xiaofeng's answer, Emperor Jingjiang burst into hearty laughter. There was a hint of cunning in the laughter, and his eyes were like arrows, scanning Lin Xiaofeng's face sharply, but he was already thinking silently in his heart: "This guy looks humble on the surface. Youjia is actually subtly asking me for gold and silver."

So, with a smile on his face, he said openly: "I have long been deeply moved by Yangqu County's sincere loyalty to the imperial court. For this reason, I specially give Yangqu County a hundred taels of gold! Lin Aiqing, accept it on behalf of Yangqu County. This is a blessing."

At this moment, Lin Xiaofeng lowered his head, lowered his eyebrows, and lightly traced an almost imperceptible look of disdain on the corner of his mouth. It was obvious that he was not completely satisfied with this reward from Emperor Jingjiang.

Emperor Jingjiang keenly caught this subtle change, an awkward smile appeared on his face, and he thought to himself that the word "tax-free" that he almost blurted out just now was probably not the best choice.

After all, Yangqu County has a bumper harvest every year, and tax exemptions and exemptions are too generous. In contrast, giving gold and silver is more practical.

Although he was rewarded with a hundred taels of gold with just a telescope, Lin Xiaofeng had a delicate mind and had already penetrated the mystery. Deep down in his heart, he was quite satisfied with the result.

He stood up quickly, saluted respectfully, and expressed his sincere gratitude to Emperor Jingjiang for his generous gift. His words and deeds all revealed his cherishment and admiration for the royal grace.

Emperor Jingjiang's eyes were as deep as the abyss, like the stars at night, containing endless majesty and authority. He slowly opened his red lips, and every word sounded like the sound of a bronze bell, sonorous and powerful, without losing the emperor's unique calmness and determination: "Lin Aiqing, regarding such artifacts, I would like to ask if there are more in the treasury. Stocking up?”

Hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng's eyes flashed with perseverance. He was like a rock standing in the strong wind and waves, unshakable. He responded confidently: "Your Majesty, the initial stage of research and development of these artifacts is indeed an investment." Huge, but its main consumption lies in overcoming technical barriers. But as long as the key links of the production process are broken through, mass production output can be quickly achieved. If His Majesty has expectations for this, Weichen will immediately order the Yangqu County workshop to work overtime. Add more points and go all out to meet the needs of the army."

When Emperor Jingjiang heard this, his slight nod was light but powerful enough to penetrate the back of the paper, as if a majestic mountain was silently expressing his affirmation. His voice was low and appreciative: "Very good. I will send someone to discuss this matter with you in detail."

This morning, sanitary napkins, an innovative measure related to people's livelihood, had just been implemented in the palace. Not a moment later, there was another large order for new equipment from the military.

Lin Xiaofeng's heart was filled with ups and downs. Living in the depths of the palace, he unintentionally acted as a "salesman" to promote technological innovation. It made people lament the changes in the world, and there was also an indescribable unique charm in the change of roles.

Just as he was immersed in this subtle joy, he inadvertently caught Li Dexian's figure from the corner of his eye. I saw the prince standing not far away, with a wink on his face and a look of uncontrollable curiosity and desire.

Lin Xiaofeng instantly understood the prince's thoughts. It turned out that the novel and unique telescope had aroused his strong interest.

Sure enough, as the court meeting came to an end, Li Dexian could no longer hold back his inner impulse, and walked forward quickly, with a look that was a bit angry but also mixed with ridicule, and complained to Lin Xiaofeng: "Brother Lin, you are really not a friend enough." , I got such a rare treasure, but I am not the first one to show it to you!"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled calmly, with cunning and kindness hidden in that smile. He looked sideways at Li Dexian, his tone was leisurely, as if he was telling an insignificant story: "Your Highness, please don't be anxious. Anyone who is a good product must have a place for Your Highness. Now Li Yihao We are no longer here, except for those old masters in the Hanlin Academy, who else can give us advice? Come on, follow me to the East Palace now, and we will talk in detail there."

As soon as Li Dexian heard this, his face suddenly cleared up, and his joy was beyond words. He followed Lin Xiaofeng's footsteps with great expectations and embarked on the road back to the East Palace. His heart was filled with an eager yearning for unknown exploration.

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When Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian stepped side by side into the deep and ancient courtyard of the East Palace, it was as if time and space were frozen at this moment. Lin Xiaofeng faced Li Dexian directly, and his words were like hammers hitting stones, and every word was sonorous: "During the period when I left the palace, , how did you allocate and use the huge sum of money entrusted to you? Please explain it clearly in detail. "

When Li Dexian received this question, he did not show any nervousness. Instead, his eyes moved and a sly smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, like a fox revealing the secrets deep in the jungle. He said slowly: "Actually, there is nothing special about it. , as I reported to you before, during the days when you were outside the palace, I personally got involved in investigating the various tricks of the palace's material procurement. I never expected that this corrupt trend would be so arrogant and domineering."

He paused for a moment, his eyes flashing with vigilance, "Then I followed the trend and entrusted Ou Zhiyong to conduct on-site visits among the people. After this investigation, I was shocked to realize how many civilians were living in extreme poverty and did not even have a meal. Having a full meal has become a luxury. So, I decided to distribute all the silver to save the people from the fire and water."

Li Dexian patted his chest, his face filled with childlike pride and pride, and his bright eyes were locked on Lin Xiaofeng: "Hey, Old Lin, what do you think of what I did this time?"

Hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng curled up the corner of his mouth slightly and lowered his eyelids, as if he was deliberately hiding the deep worries in his heart: "Although this method is commendable for friendship, it is not a long-term solution."

When Li Dexian heard this, his face instantly turned red. He eagerly took out a yellowed account book from his arms and opened it with all his strength. He saw that the names on it were densely packed like stars, and each name was marked with bright red handprints. , symbolizing solemn commitment. "Look carefully! This is a gratitude book signed by all the people. Every aid is in exchange for the people's deep gratitude to me!"

He tapped the page with his fingers vigorously, hoping to get Lin Xiaofeng's approval.

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng just laughed dumbly, and there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes that was hard to catch: "If Your Highness does such a good deed just to win public opinion, I'm afraid it is not a long-term solution."

"You know, the common people have their own limitations in their hearts. They may not be truly grateful in private, and may even laugh at you as a 'taken advantage of' who doesn't know the truth. In history, many heroes have done so because of this blindness. Giving and leading to a tragic turn of fate, even for a superhero.”

However, after hearing these words, Li Dexian did not show any frustration. Instead, he laughed loudly. The laughter echoed in the empty hall. It was full of freedom and ease, and also revealed the unique arrogance and confidence of a child of the royal family: " Well said! That’s the kind of superhero I want to be, and that’s really apt!”

The laughter gradually subsided, but his firm eyes were still shining like stars lighting up the night sky, revealing his determination and belief in the future.

"・・・"

At the moment that followed, Li Dexian's face was like a cloud, and anger condensed between his brows, like a blazing flame burning. He spoke sharply and loudly, and the majestic power seemed to penetrate the air: "Why? I have become a fool who was innocently deceived in the eyes of others! I am dedicated to doing good and devoting myself fully to public welfare undertakings. I have a sincere heart and hope that the people can repay me with the same sincerity! Lao Lin, your heart The world is too gloomy and obscure, and the bottom is bottomless!”

Facing Li Dexian's storm of accusations, Lin Xiaofeng forced a bitter smile at the corner of his mouth. That smile was full of endless helplessness and sorrow.

He knew that some truths could not be explained clearly in just a few sentences, so he chose silence and let his inner voice echo alone: ​​Such a direct way of spreading money would not only fail to win praise, but would instead become the target of ridicule from others.

With his keen insight honed over many years in the world, he was convinced of this conclusion.

Just when Lin Xiaofeng was deep in thought, Li Dexian's face suddenly changed slightly, appearing uneasy and uneasy. A trace of embarrassing blush appeared on his face, and his words became hesitant: "Old Lin, to be honest, I am currently short of money. Regarding us, That...that sanitary napkin project that is related to people's livelihood and well-being, when will we see tangible benefits?"

Lin Xiaofeng savored Li Dexian's words carefully, and noticed a subtle contradiction and conflict in them, so he responded calmly, with a little playfulness in his voice: "This matter is not far away. It only takes a few years, and we will definitely gain a lot." , returned with a full load.”

Hearing this, Li Dexian was stunned and whispered repeatedly: "What should I do? I still need to accumulate wealth. I am eager to gain wealth quickly, but I have to endure the suffering of several years."

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, he couldn't help but stroke his forehead gently and let out a long sigh: "Hey...so it turns out that the act of spreading wealth can make people so addicted?"

However, when he touched the word "make money", his eyes immediately lit up, like stars twinkling in the night sky.

Now that the prince has gained the freedom to enter and leave the palace, this also means that he has a broad stage to show off his skills.

Furthermore, wouldn’t it be a great pleasure in life to rely on the solid backing of the prince to make money openly?

Thinking of this, Lin Xiaofeng's inner enthusiasm was ignited like fire. He could no longer hold back his plans for the future and was eager to try them out.

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes suddenly flashed with a spark of intelligence that was like a star breaking through the quiet night. This light was hidden deep in the depths of his eyes, and flashed quietly with his question: "Is there ever a special time recently? Not only does it carry warm celebrations and carnivals, but it is also filled with a solemn and mysterious sense of ritual?"

After Li Dexian listened, his huge head, full of years of accumulation and wisdom, tilted slightly to one side, his eyes were like an old man who had gone through many vicissitudes of life and whispered about the past. At that moment, his thoughts seemed to span the long river of time and reach a certain grand ceremony in the past.

He responded with a slight hesitation: "When it comes to such a situation, there is a 'Qiao Qiao Festival' worth mentioning. I remember that back then, I took advantage of the chaos of the troubled times to disguise myself and mingled among the people in the market, witnessing its bustle scene. Now that you are asking about this matter, does it mean that there is something profound about it? "

"Qiao Qiao Festival?" Lin Xiaofeng chewed on these three words. They were like an invisible string, gently plucked in his heart, awakening an ancient picture that was dusted by time.

He vaguely remembered that he had heard about this unique festival in the echo of a distant legend. It was a more innocent and simple festival than the Chinese Valentine's Day in the world, where people focused on displaying handicrafts, without too many complicated and heavy symbols. load.

When he mentioned this festival, a vivid picture slowly unfolded in his mind - it was a scene of dim lights and starry lights all over Jingjiang. The streets and alleys were like the Milky Way falling on the earth. Men and women dressed in splendid clothes were flowing. Under the bright light and shadow, you can see a variety of exquisite lanterns and extremely complicated arrays of floats.

On this special day, men will take advantage of the auspicious time in heaven and earth to express their feelings to the person they love. Therefore, the Qiao Qiao Festival has become a unique Valentine's Day custom in Jingjiang Kingdom.

(End of this chapter)