Early the next morning, there was a report from the imperial censor that bandits were rampant in the south of the Yangtze River and the people were in dire straits. The governor of Suzhou and Hangzhou, Zhou Quan, claimed that he was ill and it was difficult to quell the banditry. He asked the emperor to order a large army to be sent to the south of the Yangtze River to rescue the people.
Emperor Longchang was furious after hearing this, and immediately ordered Shenwu Marquis Ma Ziqing to take over the post of General Pingtang, and within three days he would lead his Shenwu Army's 10,000 cavalry south to the south of the Yangtze River to quell the banditry.
Zhongping County Prince's Mansion
"Madam, please don't worry. This time I will accompany Rou'er to Yangzhou to visit Master Lin. We will be back soon."
Looking at the tearful wife in front of him, Japer wiped the tears from his face with his hands, feeling very distressed.
"But I can't bear to leave my husband ( •̥́ ㉨ •̀ू )." Qin Keqing raised her head and looked at Japer with tender eyes.
They were newlyweds not long ago, and it was the time when they were tired of enjoying time together that Qin Keqing was suddenly separated from her husband. Naturally, Qin Keqing felt uncomfortable.
Seeing his beloved wife crying, Jiapo felt very uncomfortable, but this trip to the south of the Yangtze River was necessary. Jiapo did not dare to tell Qin Keqing the truth. He only said that he would take Lin Daiyu back to Yangzhou to visit Lin Ruhai because he was afraid that Qin Keqing would worry.
"Ker, please don't cry. After I take Rou'er to visit Mr. Lin, I will come back as soon as possible."
Although Qin Keqing was extremely reluctant to leave, she knew that her husband was taking Lin Daiyu to Yangzhou to visit Mr. Lin and could not delay.
"Well! Then I will wait for my husband at home. My husband must also take good care of my sister. Don't let my sister be wronged!"
Looking at Qin Keqing in front of him, Jia Po felt warm in his heart and gently held Qin Keqing in his arms.
Lin Daiyu, who quickly went to Rongguo Duke's mansion to say goodbye to Jia Mu, returned to the palace under the protection of guards.
"Sister, go and say hello to Uncle Lin for me. Wear more clothes along the way. Don't let the cold hurt your weak bones." Qin Keqing packed Lin Daiyu's luggage and warned her again and again.
Seeing Qin Keqing like this, Lin Daiyu felt very warm in her heart. Her mother passed away when she was a child, and her father was afraid that she would be wronged, so he did not pay her to fill the house. Ever since she met Qin Keqing, Qin Keqing took care of her like a biological sister. I am very touched, but now I have to say goodbye. Although it is short-lived, I can't help but feel a little sad.
Immediately, he walked over and hugged Qin Keqing and leaned into Qin Keqing's arms: "Brother Yubai and I are not here. Sister, please don't miss me. We will return as soon as possible after visiting our good father."
After comforting Qin Keqing, Jiapo took Lin Daiyu to the dock, where the Commerce Department had arranged everything.
Standing on the ship heading to Yangzhou, Japer stood with his hands behind his hands and faced the sea.
"Your Majesty! I received the news that Zhou Quan, the governor of Suzhou and Hangzhou, has secretly mobilized troops and horses to set up defenses at various arteries leading to Suzhou and Hangzhou. He himself has also moved into the army." Zhang Hu walked to Jiapo with the secret message. Said from behind.
"Pay close attention to Zhou Quan's army sending information to Zi Qing at any time. Also, what is the situation in Yangzhou?"
"Go back to your lord! I received news that all the defenses in Yangzhou City are currently under the control of Liu Yang and Sun Tao. Everything is calm now."
Hearing that nothing happened in Yangzhou, Japer let go of his worries.
"How is the situation at the Department of Commerce?"
"At present, the inspection envoy Liu Junfeng of the Department of Commerce has completed all deployments. In addition to the 100 escorts, more than 600 others have set off in batches under the leadership of leader Chen Hui. They will arrive in Suzhou and Hangzhou at the latest the day after tomorrow."
After hearing this, Japer was very satisfied: "Let them put their own safety first. They are all unfamiliar faces. I'm afraid they will attract the attention of others. It's important to retreat immediately."
Japer attaches great importance to these personal guards. With the huge resources of the palace, these people have the lowest level of Dragon Elephant Prajna Kungfu, which is the third level. Several hundred households and their leaders are all at the fourth level. Each of them is a top master. He wants to kill them. Unless thousands of troops are sent out to surround and kill any one of them, there is no possibility of killing them.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye
After three days, the big ship of Jiapo and others could already see the city of Yangzhou. However, Jiapo came secretly this time, so he did not let Yangzhou officials pick him up. Instead, they entered Yangzhou city in the dark.
In the backyard of Yangzhou Prefecture
"My lord, Li Qiuze, the magistrate of Yangzhou, pays homage to the prince! The prince is a thousand years old!"
"My lord, Lin Ruhai, the Salt Censor of Jiangnan Province, pays homage to the prince! Your prince is a thousand years old!
"Hurry up and forgive me! You already know Gu's purpose!" Before the two of them could kneel down, Japer quickly helped them. One of them was his future father-in-law, and the other was the benefactor who saved his future father-in-law. Moreover, he His biological brother is still the Chief Li who was tricked by him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for supporting my little girl all the way and for treating her well. I am very grateful to you!" Lin Ruhai said with a grateful face.
Looking at Lin Ruhai, who had a thin face, slightly gray hair, and a tall figure in front of him, Japer felt guilty for a while, as he had almost eaten up his daughter.
"Uncle, please don't say that, you will blame me for being so soft! Uncle, please call me Brother Po!"
As Jiapo finished speaking, Jiapo realized that he was feeling bad. He was used to calling Lin Daiyu her baby name, so he called her out smoothly.
You must know that a woman's baby name is not just called randomly. Apart from her parents, only her husband and close friends will call her her.
Sure enough, when Jiapo called Lin Daiyurou'er, Lin Ruhai's expression changed a few times. Magistrate Li covered his mouth and snickered, peeking at Lin Ruhai from time to time.
"Ahem!"
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Magistrate Li quickly coughed and said, "Your Majesty, let's talk about the current situation first!"
Casting a grateful look at Magistrate Li, Japer took advantage of the situation and said, "Please ask Mr. Li and Mr. Uncle to explain it to me!"
"Brother Po, I have completely collected and mastered the evidence of corruption and murder among major officials across Jiangnan, as well as the eight wealthy businessmen in Jiangnan selling human beings, salt, and iron to the Jurchens, and can hand it over to the court at any time."
Lin Ruhai is not an idiot, otherwise he would not be able to live in the Jiangnan Province for more than ten years as the salt patrol censor. The relationship between his daughter and the man in front of him is probably about to get married, and there is no way to say that. What, I just want my daughter to be happy.
"Your Majesty, there has been a steady stream of assassins recently. If you hadn't sent Liu Yang and Sun Tao to protect us, I'm afraid we would have...!" Magistrate Li's face was full of lingering fear. He was almost beheaded several times. The Palace of Hell is not leaving.
"Master Li and uncle, please rest assured. In addition to bringing my personal guards this time, the Jinyi Mansion has also sent people secretly. You can rest assured about your safety."
Hearing Jiapo's assurance, Magistrate Li and Lin Ruhai felt a lot more relieved. They had been tense during this period, and now they could finally have a good rest. As for what Jiapo said, they did not have any doubts about what they had said before. Ten personal guards led the two of them to survive hundreds of assassinations.
Lin Ruhai walked towards the room where Lin Daiyu was resting. She raised her hand to knock on the door, but was afraid of disturbing her daughter's rest. She walked alone to the stone bench in the courtyard and looked up at the full moon in the sky.
"Min'er, our daughter has a sweetheart, and she also hopes that you can put on a wedding dress for her!"
"Don't worry! That kid is very capable."
Lin Ruhai looked at the full moon in the sky and told his deceased wife about Lin Daiyu...!
