It's not scary to travel through a book, you can change your fate as a cannon fodder by yoursel

Although doing so would make him seem irresponsible, he was just a low-ranking official with only the title of scholar. Even with the support of his family, it would be difficult for him to reach a high position in his lifetime.

Since you can't climb up, just do your job well, make friends with capable people, and become a capable official. You can still succeed.

As for things that require you to take responsibility, don't look for him.

The number of problems found really shocked Lin Changqing. He originally wanted to investigate thoroughly, even if it was just for his maternal grandfather's family. But now that he really found something, it has become a hot potato. Is he really going to poke this big hole?

The late emperor was generous in his later years, which gave rise to a large number of corrupt officials. A great deal of military supplies were embezzled and misappropriated. Without equipment, how could we go to the battlefield to fight the enemy? !

If you don't make any decisions now, why did you work so hard when you investigated? Saving people brings trouble upon yourself! Huang Jing became angrier and angrier, but he couldn't force Lin Changqing to express his opinion. If it was someone else, he would have no scruples. But even if he didn't express his opinion, they were in the same boat, and no one could escape.

"I will submit the memorial to the Minister first, and ask him to make the decision." Huang Jing looked at Lin Changqing, "However, Miss Bai, who you rescued, should be settled by herself."

"Sir, Miss Bai is an important witness. Shouldn't she be handed over as well?"

This one is even hotter!

"We'll talk about it after the higher-ups make a decision." Huang Jing said and led his men away.

"Young Master? Just take him back like this?" Lin Wei looked at Lin Changqing, feeling embarrassed for his young master.

How can I explain to my family if I bring a grown girl back like this? The situation is special and I can't say much.

Lin Changqing has a headache.

Bai Mei's father, Bai Canjiang, accidentally fell and drowned. The girl couldn't believe that her father, who was good at swimming, was gone just like that. She asked the coroner to perform an autopsy and found out that the father fell into the water after his death. After reporting the case to the police, the murderer was never found out.

However, when the father was buried, Bai Mei found the account book left by her father in the cemetery, which pointed directly to a profit-making gang. Her father had no choice but to be dragged into this conspiracy. When the higher-ups came to investigate, the dead people would be the best scapegoats.

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

Bai Mei depended on her father for everything, so she was naturally unwilling to see her father die in vain. However, the local officials had no right to take over the case, nor did they dare to do so. If the matter was leaked, it would become her death warrant.

Lin Changqing saved Baimei by accident and accidentally saw the evidence that he shouldn't have seen. Now that he had seen it, he couldn't just destroy it no matter how hot it was. Those people would not let the insider go easily.

But he can't solve this problem.

Lin Changqing could not hide his rescue actions from his immediate superior Huang Jing, so he had to drag him into the water as well. After all, the physical evidence did not involve private matters.

Those people were naturally unwilling to fail to kill Bai Mei, so they became innocent victims and were chased all the way. When they were in danger, they were rescued by a team of soldiers transferred to the front line.

During the conversation, the generals learned that Lin Changqing was the grandson of General Yang, so they could not ignore him and sent a small team to escort them to the capital. The small team of soldiers and horses could not enter the capital without a warning, so they separated outside the city.

The physical evidence was naturally still in Miss Bai's hands. Huang Jing did not dare to take over these, and went directly to the Ministry of Industry to report his work. On this mission, he did not seek merit but only to avoid mistakes. They just went out to check the number of military supplies and could not afford to cause trouble with the garrison generals.

"Master, why don't we just send him to the other courtyard? What do you think?"

There would be no secret at all if he brought it back home, so Lin Changqing could only nod helplessly.

"Xiao Wu, you drive the car to send the person off, and stay with the girl for the time being. Buy some daily necessities on the way."

Lin Wei was in charge of looking after the property. He took out ten taels of silver and threw it over.

"Which government office should I go to to seek justice?" Bai Mei lifted the carriage curtain and jumped out.

This girl grew up in a military camp with her father and was trained as a son since childhood. She does not have the ladylike manners of a young lady from a wealthy family, but her behavior is not offensive.

"Miss Bai, you should just stay here and relax. The capital is too big. If you rush in recklessly, you won't even know how you died, let alone seek revenge."

"I won't go to any other courtyard. I can't bring trouble to your house. Just show me the way. What happens next has nothing to do with you."

The girl followed him to Beijing just to seek revenge. He could stop her today, but he couldn't control her tomorrow.

Lin Changqing thought for a moment and said, "Whether it is the military or the local government, it is reasonable that they should report their grievances step by step. Only when the normal procedures cannot be handled can they go to the drum to report."

Bai Mei had naturally heard of Dengwen Drum, but she had only heard of it and did not know the details. Now that she had no other way to go, she could only take this path.

He clasped his fists and bowed, "Mr. Lin, I can only repay your kindness someday. Now, I'll say goodbye."

"The drum outside the Meridian Gate was guarded by the Censor-in-Chief. Anyone who appealed to a higher level without the approval of the competent official would be punished with fifty strokes of the cane even if he was right."

After being beaten with fifty boards, it’s hard to say whether he will survive or not.

If I can file a complaint with the Emperor, what does it matter even if I lose my life?

Looking at Lin Changqing, Bai Mei smiled and said, "I'm afraid I'll have to repay that young master's kindness in my next life."

After saying this, Bai Mei knelt down and kowtowed to Lin Changqing.

Are you so ready to face death?

Lin Changqing took a step back and couldn't help but look at the little girl carefully. She was thin but her back was straight, and the determination between her brows was no less than that of any man, just like a plum blossom that blooms proudly in the snow.

Seeing that Lin Changqing didn't respond, Bai Mei picked up her luggage and left.

"Xiao Wu, follow him and take a look." Lin Changqing spoke and gave the order when the figure was almost out of sight.

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"The wife of the county magistrate has brought back a basket of hairy crabs. What should we do with them?" Throwing the question to Weng Xiaoxiao, Feng Gu sat down and poured herself a drink.

"Just steam them and eat them. Are two enough for each person in the family? If there are any left, just send some to Liu Zhuangtou."

As long as the quantity is large, whether it is food or daily necessities, Weng Xiaoxiao is willing to share.

Weng Xiaoxiao is free today and just went to check on the new servant's learning progress.

Li Qiu and Zhong Shan were still learning to read. Wei Yong had gone to school and had some basic skills, so Weng Xiaoxiao had already started to let him practice using an abacus. In an era without calculators, a person who was not proficient in using an abacus was not considered a qualified accountant.

Wei Yong is studious and willing to endure hardships. If he can be trained, he will be the best account manager. Qiuyue is okay at managing the family, but it is inconvenient to contact outsiders, and she doesn't like it. As for the promise to replace Xiaokong, Weng Xiaoxiao has not forgotten it.

"The school will officially start classes tomorrow, you should go and take a look." Feng Gu reminded.

The affairs of the money shop were not very important, so Weng Xiaoxiao let Nie Xiaotong take care of it. She was not busy at this time.

"Then go." Weng Xiaoxiao also poured a glass of water and took a sip.

It takes ten years to grow a tree and a hundred years to educate a person. Educating the next generation is always a big deal.

"What are you going to do with Xiaohua?"

Xiaohua's family couldn't get used to the life they were living with their relatives and couldn't find work, so they came back.

Weng Xiaoxiao frowned and tapped the table subconsciously. She could give Xiaohua a chance to work, but she had no obligation or responsibility to take care of this family.