At this time, the sun was getting lower and the sky was getting dark. Lin Qing estimated that it was close to Xu hour. According to the time, it would not be long before the academy would send the final drafts of the poems to the Sword Master.
Time was running out, and he didn't even bother to go home to rest. He drove the carriage directly through the outer city and headed straight for the Hanlin Academy.
Along the way, he had already conveyed the news of his return to the ears of Lord Wang Zhihuan through the Confucian sect's magical power - So close to the end of the world.
It's just that due to the low level of cultivation, I can't express too much. I can only say three tones of "I have replied." The details can only be conveyed in person.
Just enough to give Mr. Wang a surprise.
Although the Hanlin Academy had already passed the end of the day, at this time, at the entrance of the mansion, headed by Mr. Wang, the Hanlin bachelor, more than forty officials, big and small, were waiting eagerly.
Their eternal hope of celebrities, Lin Qing! came back!
And from the voice that was transmitted back from Tianya in advance, it can be judged that Lin Qing is quite excited and excited. I think he has gained a lot from this trip to Taoyuan County!
It is possible that the real author of that superb poem has been brought back!
The officials were impatient and kept looking towards the long street through the sinking night.
Finally, the sound of rolling wheels came from the distance, and a dusty carriage soon appeared on the dark bluestone street, approaching gradually in the long silent night.
The groom driving the car was none other than Lin Qing!
"It's him! It's Mr. Lin, the Attendant!"
The young editor was the first to lose his composure and wanted to go up to greet him excitedly.
"Why are you panicking?"
Mr. Wang put his hands behind his back and scolded him, "If the poetry genius in the car saw your rashness, he would think that the seniors of the Hanlin Academy were all such worthless people! I have repeatedly emphasized Scholars need to nourish their energy and concentration, be calm and guard against impatience, and more importantly, they must control their emotions at all times. Only in this way can they have a great opportunity to understand the ultimate principles of Confucianism and Taoism, do you understand?"
The editor hurriedly lowered his head to accept the instruction and silently stepped aside to express his sincere submission.
The other officials looked at Mr. Wang and expressed their admiration with all their hearts.
As expected of you, my lord, you can always pretend to be calm and calm even though you are extremely anxious. You would never be able to do this without thirty years of Qi cultivation.
The key is that he can always take the opportunity to find topics to educate his subordinates, and what he says is quite reasonable. No wonder it is not easy to sit at the top of the Hanlin Academy!
At this time, Lord Wang's leadership style came up. He deliberately did not look at the approaching carriage, and turned to the officials to say a few more words. The old lecturer suddenly said: "Sir, Lin There seems to be something wrong with Qing’s carriage.”
"What! What's going on?"
Mr. Wang trembled all over. He turned his head instantly, with a nervous face, and a pair of old eyes gleaming coldly. On the long street, he saw that the white horse pulling the cart suddenly fell to the ground for some reason, foaming at the mouth, and shaking all over. son.
The carriage collapsed and Lin Qing fell helplessly to the ground.
No need to think too much, the person in the carriage must have suffered a heavy fall, which made Mr. Wang very anxious.
"Lin Qing!"
Lord Wang yelled. He could no longer pretend, so he picked up his robe and rushed over.
His speed shocked the officials, who thought he had secretly practiced martial arts.
The anxious look on Sir Wang's face fell into Lin Qing's eyes, making the young attendant's eyes wet. "I never thought that Sir, he would care about me so much. It's not in vain that I have gone through wind and rain and traveled thousands of miles overnight..." ....."
He stretched out his hands tremblingly, waiting for Mr. Wang who hurried over to help him up. At the same time, he deliberately let out two weak coughs and called softly, "Sir, please slow down. I'm fine, don't be nervous. At most three ribs were injured, and the medical expenses will be written off at that time."
Mr. Wang walked quickly, with wind in his ears. He didn't even hear what he said. He walked to the carriage and slapped his hands away. He asked with a livid face, "Lin Qing! What did you do? You can't do more." Spend some money to buy a good horse? If you break the car, can you afford to pay for it? "
Lin Qing was confused. Sir, it's not me you're worried about!
He stood up alone with difficulty, and said heartbrokenly, "Sir, this horse can travel thousands of miles a day, and it is perfect enough. The reason why it is tired is because in order to come back in time, I have been injecting the power of Confucianism and Taoism into its body, using To speed up. So at this moment, its body has reached the limit of endurance and can no longer withstand the intervention of external forces, which is why it is in the current situation."
Hearing this, Mr. Wang looked a little embarrassed. He immediately patted Lin Qing's shoulder and asked with concern: "I see, I am anxious. Are you injured anywhere?"
Lin Qing was so aggrieved that she wanted to cry. Just when she was about to speak, she saw Master Wang bending down impatiently and lifting up the curtains of the carriage. Then he personally leaned in and picked up Zhu Xiaode, who was almost half dead from the jolt.
Poor classmate Zhu Xiaode, his mouth was still stuffed with the piece of dirty cloth, and his body was still tied with a thick rope. The long period of binding had left deep marks on his hands and feet.
Coupled with the collision in the car and the fall on the street, he had countless bruises and wounds on his body.
The body that was already drained by wine and sex seemed to be dying.
The officials rushed here and took a breath of cold air when they saw Zhu Xiaode's condition, and then they had countless respects, "Is this the real author of that exquisite poem? It's really amazing! It would be an ordinary person to be so seriously injured." I'm afraid he couldn't bear it for a long time, but he can still breathlessly return to the capital, his willpower is as strong as his poetry talent!"
Master Wang was trembling all over. He hugged Zhu Xiaode tightly, fearing that he would fall from his arms and cause secondary injuries.
He suddenly glared at Lin Qing and reprimanded: "Even if he doesn't want to come back to the capital with you, you don't have to tie him up, right? It's not sweet to force a melon. You don't understand such a simple truth? Lin Qing, Lin Qing, Where have all your scholarly integrity gone?"
He was really heartbroken. What would be the use of bringing someone back after he was tortured into such a state?
Is it possible that people are still willing to join the Hanlin Academy?
Lin Qing was stunned for a moment, and finally burst out full of grievances, "Sir! He is not the person we are looking for. Why are you anxious? The right and wrong, the truth, I will give you an explanation! But you must also give me an explanation. Only when the official gets a chance to speak!"
The wind suddenly blew up, turning Lin Qing's eyes red, and he suddenly felt like crying.
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"You mean, this Zhu Xiaode is the only son of Zhu Rushi, the magistrate of Taoyuan County. He is only a half-way student. In order to steal credit, his father asked him to impersonate the poetry genius named Xu Xingmu?"
In the inner palace of the Hanlin Academy, Mr. Wang held a piece of red paper that Lin Qing brought back from Taoyuan County and asked, "Didn't you lie?"
"The manuscript is already in your hands, how can it be false? If you don't believe it, sir, just deprive Xiaguan of his honor and drive him out of the capital."
Lin Qing spoke with a straight face, a trace of tears hanging from the corners of her eyes.
"Look, it's so urgent!"
Mr. Wang said, "This matter is of great importance. I am not allowed to ask you carefully?"
Seeing Lin Qing gritting his teeth but still looking sad and angry, Mr. Wang shook his head helplessly, stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, "You did a good job in this matter. It was indeed hard work all the way. In this way, you are allowed to rest for three days." , take good care of yourself, that’s all right, right?”
Lin Qing didn't even raise her head when she heard this, she just said "oh" lightly.
Mr. Wang's eyebrows jumped and he glared at him. After a while, he said helplessly, "When this matter is over, I will personally recommend you to Mr. Shangshu as an attendant bachelor and an official of the fifth rank. Are you satisfied now?"
After hearing this, Lin Qing's expression finally softened slightly, and he held his hand with difficulty, "Thank you, sir, that..."
Seeing that he hesitated to speak, Lord Wang shook his sleeves and asked angrily, "What else do you want?"
Lin Qing said, "For this trip to Taoyuan County, I purchased the cart and horse terrain map, supplies along the way, medical fees for injuries, and the banknotes that you gave to Brother Xu, totaling five thousand seven hundred and thirty-six taels. The official took it upon himself to make up the whole sum, just eight thousand taels, please write it off as soon as possible."
"Eight thousand taels! Aren't you ripping me off?"
Lord Wang pointed at him and was about to dismiss it when Lin Qing immediately said, "Sir, Brother Xu has a close relationship with Xiaguan. You don't want him to know that Xiaguan was wronged in the Hanlin Academy, right?"
As soon as he said these words, Mr. Wang's cold face melted away, and he immediately put on a gentle smile, "It's only eight thousand taels, I will pay you out of my own pocket... But, do you make sure that he is willing to join the Hanlin Academy?" I know that once the poems are handed in, there will be many big shots in the capital trying to rob him."
Lin Qing said, "Don't worry, sir. Brother Xu will never go back on what he promised. Even if you don't believe in his character, you should believe in the official's ability to observe the mind."
"It turns out you used the Confucian mind-observation technique! No wonder you are so confident!"
Mr. Wang stood up suddenly. He once again picked up the red piece of paper in his hand, opened it carefully and read it softly again. He felt refreshed and said, "In this case, I have no worries anymore! Lin Qing, please rest well. I will personally go to the academy and give this poem to the dean! Our Hanlin Academy has been unknown before, but now it is finally going to be famous in the capital!"
He laughed wildly and left quickly, trotting along, causing thousands of dogs to bark.
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