Traveling through ancient times, the empress insisted on having a child with me

Ling Chuan's revelations shocked everyone. No one had expected that he had quietly set up such a big game.

However, Ling Chuan observed the reactions of the crowd and discovered a clue.

Duan Xifeng was the most shocked, and his mouth was still open until this moment.

The next one was Zhao Youtang, who was shocked for only a moment before he reacted.

Shi Xing and An Jie, on the other hand, looked as if it was a matter of course.

If it had been in the past, Ling Chuan probably wouldn't have cared about these things, but now, he was able to gain a lot of information from the reactions of these people.

Anjie said: "So what are you going to do next?"

Ling Chuan spread his hands and said, "What can I do? I'll find another chance to fish."

Shi Xing became interested: "When are you going to go fishing? Take me with you, and I'll bring people to help you."

Ling Chuan waved his hands: "No, no, no, no, the fish are scared away when you come, what's the point of fishing?"

An Jie asked again: "We have already alerted the thief today. If we use the same trick again, I am afraid the thief will not fall for it again."

"That depends on you, brother." Ling Chuan said, "I, Ling Chuan, only have a few of you trustworthy friends in the capital. Now you are the only one working in the Ministry of Justice. As long as you cooperate well, the thieves will have to bite the bullet and swallow it even if they know it is a hook."

After thinking for a moment, Anjie said, "You want me to investigate the case?"

Ling Chuan nodded: "That's right, but we need to use some tricks here."

"What means?"

Everyone unconsciously moved closer.

Ling Chuan glanced around and said, "Why are you all acting like you have some conspiracy? This is very simple. Just block the news and make up some progress in the investigation."

He then looked at An Jie and said, "But this depends on whether our Minister of Justice Fang will cooperate."

Fang Jie looked at them, then said, "My father once said that Lord Fang is a loyal and patriotic person, so I guess..."

"Then I'll leave this matter to you." Ling Chuan turned his head and looked at Duan Xifeng again: "The Investigation Department also needs you to act as a role model. You just need to take people to hang around the suspects' doors frequently."

Shi Xing rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "I can only help out a little bit now. If you need help, just let me know."

Several people exchanged glances and then nodded.

"I don't have many friends in the capital, but they are all true friends who can lend a hand in times of crisis. I won't say much to express my gratitude..."

"Wait a minute, wait a minute." Ling Chuan was interrupted by Zhao Youtang before he could finish his words: "You all have arrangements, what about me?"

Ling Chuan patted his shoulder and said, "You will enjoy yourself then. Just follow me and have fun."

Zhao Youtang was stunned: "What do you mean, are you using me as a shield?"

"What kind of shield? This is called intimidation. Have you heard of the fox borrowing the power of the tiger? You are the tiger, and I am the fox standing in front of you, swindling people. Just based on your identity as the second son of the Zhao family, the thief will have to be cautious, right?"

Ling Chuan chuckled: "You are my amulet. My life depends on you."

These words made Zhao Youtang smile.

As the saying goes, man proposes, God disposes. Lingchuan has made all the arrangements, and all we have to do now is wait and see.

Actually, Shi Xing and An Jie were both arranged by their respective fathers, but Zhao Youtang was different. He never told his father about this matter at all.

However, he felt that it was necessary to discuss Ling Chuan's arrangements today with his father, Earl Yongning.

However, when he arrived at the door of Zhao Zecheng's study, he saw his elder brother Zhao Youxuan in the study through the window. When he was about to turn around and leave, Zhao Youxuan called him.

"You Tang, you came at the right time. This matter is also related to you."

Zhao Youtang walked into the study room with a suspicious look on his face, thinking that what could his brother have to do with him, and he was probably up to no good.

As expected, Zhao Youxuan spoke in a lecturing tone: "I know that you have been doing business with Lingchuan recently, which is considered to be on the right track. However, Lingchuan has been in trouble recently. You'd better distance yourself from him, so that our family will not be implicated."

Zhao Youtang glanced sideways at his elder brother, and sure enough, he hadn't held his fart well.

"Brother, you are a little too nosy, aren't you? Is it because the government office is too quiet?" He took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket, counted out one and handed it to me: "Are you short of money? Take it and spend it, be frugal, you know it's not easy to make money."

In theory, Zhao Youxuan's salary was not low, but he was the eldest son of the Yongning Marquis's Mansion after all, and his expenses for socializing outside were indeed not low.

However, Zhao Youtang has been making a lot of money these days, and Zhao Youxuan sees it and hates it in his heart.

But he never expected that Zhao Youtang would actually use money to slap him in the face, which was unbearable for him.

"Father, look at him."

"What are you looking at? You are a salary earner from the imperial court. Not only have you not made any contribution to your family, but you have to support them every month. How dare you do that?"

After Zhao Youtang had finished teaching him a lesson, he was refreshed and respectfully handed the stack of banknotes in his hand to Zhao Zecheng: "Dad, my shop is doing well. Here are two thousand taels. Consider it your son's gift to you."

Zhao Zeben originally wanted to lose his temper when he saw his two sons not getting along, but when he saw that Zhao Youtang was so sensible, he couldn't help but smile. Is this still the same son who was idle and only caused trouble all day long?

"Good, good, good. My son has grown up and has a promising future."

Zhao Zecheng did not take the banknote: "Father appreciates your kindness, you can keep this money for yourself. Business has its ups and downs, so keeping some money on you is a good precaution for emergencies."

Zhao Youxuan's eyes turned red when he saw this scene. He stepped forward and said, "Father, this matter is quite a big deal. Ling Chuan was investigating a case of smuggling arms and offended a lot of people. I heard that someone has offered a reward for his head. I think we should never have anything to do with him again."

Zhao Zecheng frowned and glanced at his eldest son, then said, "What Youxuan said makes sense, Youtang..."

Zhao Youtang took over the conversation before his father finished speaking: "Father, this is exactly why I want to discuss this with you..."

He glanced at Zhao Youxuan and said, "Brother, this matter is confidential. Can you please step aside for a moment?"

Zhao Youxuan's eyes widened: "What confidential information can you have? Can I steal your business?"

Zhao Youtang curled his lips and handed over two silver bills: "I'll give you two hundred taels. You can use it to have a good time or give it to your mistress. I have something important to discuss with my father."

Two hundred taels of silver is not a small sum, but Zhao Youtang looked like he was sending away a beggar, which made Zhao Youxuan blush: "Zhao Youtang, do you still have me as your big brother in your eyes?"

Zhao Youtang shook the two silver notes in his hand again: "Two hundred taels, big brother, it's not easy for me to earn this little money, how can it be wrong to use the money to honor you?"