wealthy lord

Chapter 657 Oona’s life experience, interrogating Xiang Chong at night
If this is the case, then Lin Yun must investigate clearly and report the matter to the emperor.

Li Zhen not only knew the court, but also knew the details of Lin Yun. If he took refuge with King Chu Jiang and hid behind the scenes to make plans, not only would the emperor be uncomfortable, but Lin Yun would also be very passive.

It is estimated that the emperor did not know the private relationship between Li Zhen and King Chu Jiang, otherwise he would definitely not let him leave the capital.

"I humbly obey my orders!"

Zheng Li turned around and left.

He went all the way to the prison, and under the leadership of two jailers, he finally arrived at the cell where Xiang Chong was being held.

Ever since Xiang Chong was captured by Lin Yunzhong last time, Xiang Chong seemed to have lost his soul. He was worried all day long and his body gradually collapsed.

Zheng Li stood outside the cell, looking at him with cold eyes through the wooden fence.

Xiang Chong crawled to the door, covered with filth. He grabbed the wooden fence with both hands and begged: "Mr. Zheng, please say a few kind words to Lin Zhongtang for the little old man. After all, the little old man is the fifth prince." His confidant, as long as he is willing to let Xiao Lao live, Xiao Lao will definitely obey his words! "

Zheng Li sneered and said: "Xiang Chong, what are you talking about about the fifth prince now? To tell you the truth, the fifth prince you have always had has been deprived of his throne by the emperor, and he is hiding somewhere! He himself If it’s hard to save, don’t expect him to save you! However, you are a smart man, and as long as you cooperate, my Fourteenth Master will definitely give you a chance!”

Xiang Chong was completely stunned and questioned: "Impossible! The fifth prince is a hereditary prince who was canonized by the late emperor. The emperor will never do this!"

"Hey! Forget it, I can't help you if you don't believe me!" Then Zheng Li looked at the jailer aside and said, "Open the cell door, I will take him back to the palace!"

The two jailers did not dare to hesitate and quickly opened the cell door and pushed Xiang Chong out.

Afterwards, Zheng Li took the lead to walk out of the prison with his hands behind his back, while Xiang Chong's hands and feet were still shackled and he could only trot behind him.

At this time, Xiang Chong caught up and gasped: "Mr. Zheng, you...what you just said is true? Has the Fifth Prince really been punished?"

Zheng Li smiled playfully: "Of course! Aren't you Xiang Chong known as the smartest counselor in the Academy of Sciences? Don't say you didn't expect this day!"

Xiang Chong sighed, his old eyes full of loneliness and unwillingness.

He originally chose to follow the Fifth Prince. In addition to repaying the kindness of saving his life, he also wanted to use the identity of the Fifth Prince to realize his ambitions. However, Lin Yun suddenly appeared and the Fifth Prince's years of keeping a low profile failed completely. He was out of control. .

In fact, Xiang Chong knew very well that the fifth prince went to extremes from the moment Cui Mingchong assassinated him.

Xiang Chong had advised the Fifth Prince to calm down more than once, and even this time he launched a raid on Niubei Village, Xiang Chong firmly opposed it.

But the Fifth Prince was so obsessed that he took action before the situation was clear. Not only did he expose his ambition, but he also ruined his future.

Xiang Chong cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Mr. Zheng, for the reminder!"

Zheng Li was well aware of Xiang Chong's intention to please, but he didn't bother to say anything. These counselors from the National Academy of Sciences were not very efficient. They all looked weak but were full of bad intentions.

Soon, the two came to the royal study.

Zheng Li clasped his fists and said: "Fourteenth Master, I have brought Xiang Chong here, and he is right outside the door!"

Lin Yun was reading the list of senior and middle-level generals of the Lin family army under the oil lamp.

Ever since he learned about Lin Fuling's deeds that day, Lin Yun had been eyeing him.

Although I haven't met him in person yet, judging from his past experience, he is definitely a powerful general.

Leading an iron cavalry of 3,000 men, they dared to chase down 30,000 Panda tribe members, and they also penetrated into the hinterland of Bailang Mountain and captured many nobles of the Panda tribe alive.

However, what surprised Lin Yun was that his third wife, Oona, was actually captured in that battle.

And she is actually the youngest daughter of Utowa, the great Khan of the Panda tribe. It can be said that his mood now is extremely complicated.

Because all the worrying words the emperor had tested him with before had come true.

He married the daughter of the great Khan of the Panda tribe, who was quite sensitive in the Daduan Dynasty.

Once his political opponents find out about this, they will definitely make a big fuss.

At this time, Zheng Li saw Lin Yun in a daze and whispered: "Fourteenth Master..."

Only then did Lin Yun react. He immediately closed the roster in his hand and said, "Is Xiang Chong here? Bring him in!"

"Yes!"

Zheng Li turned around and left, but took a deep look at the roster on the table.

In his heart, this master has always been strategizing, but he just saw the deep worry in Lin Yun's eyes.

"Crash...crash!"

The sound of chains dragging the floor came from the door. Xiang Chong walked in with heavy steps. When he saw Lin Yun sitting in front of the desk, he knelt on the ground with a thud and kowtowed three times in a row.

"The young man... is so frightened that he kowtows to the Lord of the Central Hall to apologize!"

Lin Yun looked up at the corner of his mouth and said, "Mr. Xiang is a counselor of the National Academy of Scholars and the leader of the world's scholars. Why are you so arrogant? Aren't you afraid of being poked in the back by the world's scholars?"

Xiang Chong trembled, inwardly marveling at Lin Yun's power, one sentence hit his weak spot.

Scholars had a very high status in the Daduan Dynasty. As long as they could become scholars, they would not only be exempted from labor service, but would also be exempted from kneeling when meeting officials.

Before Lin Yun could speak, he knelt down and kowtowed, which really disappointed Lin Yun.

A person who is so greedy for life and afraid of death is absolutely useless.

Xiang Chong straightened up suddenly, cupped his fists and said, "Lin Zhongtang is the pillar of the country and the right-hand man of the emperor. Let alone asking me to kneel down and kowtow, I am willing to take my life!"

Lin Yun chuckled and said: "You are indeed the smartest counselor in the Academy of Sciences! However, just being clever is not enough to impress me! Mr. Xiang must have heard that the master behind you, Li Zhen, has fallen! So, you It’s best to recognize the reality and don’t give me the chance to kill you!”

Xiang Chong was frightened, but he pondered for a moment, then clasped his fists and said: "What Master Zhongtang said makes sense, but if you really want Xiao Lao's life, there is no need to summon Xiao Lao alone! So, if Master Zhongtang has any orders, even if To put it bluntly, I am willing to do my best!”

Lin Yun was then satisfied and said: "Okay, it's easy to talk to smart people! It's beneficial, give me a seat!"

Xiang Chong was secretly happy that he had guessed correctly and quickly stood up.

Zheng Li moved a stool to the side and placed it in front of the desk.

Xiang Chong cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Mr. Zhongtang!"

After that, he sat on the stool.

Stools have no backrests and can only be used for sitting, while chairs are really used for entertaining guests.

This shows how careful Zheng Li is. He knows that his master wants to tame him and use him for his own purposes.

(End of this chapter)