Daily life in the academy

Yan Minghe's question was very tactful, but Lin Chong still understood what he meant. However, when he was about to answer, he remembered Bai Zhi's clean smile and Yan Qingchen's expression of acquiescence from time to time. He paused and said, "Prince Yan is indeed as hot-tempered as the rumors say, but he is very indulgent towards Master Mu and Master Wen. Master Mu is simple-minded, and I became familiar with him first, which is why I caught Master Yan's eye, but he never pays much attention to me." This is the truth.

"Okay, I understand. If this is done, your father's official position in the Ministry of Revenue will also be promoted."

"I thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Yan Minghe called out softly, "Let's go."

Lin Chong bowed and respectfully saw the prince off. After the carriage drove away, he sighed deeply and his thoughts went back to that afternoon two years ago. Because his father was imprisoned for corruption, he was desperate and had the audacity to stop the prince's carriage and asked him to make the decision for his father.

Lin Chong's father was just a small doctor in the Ministry of Revenue, but his job was not easy. He needed to check the household registration of various places in Yan State, the taxes and levies paid on land, etc. on a daily basis. But two years ago, when he was checking the land and taxes, there was one item that didn't match. When he went to explain to Minister Zhang, the latter didn't give his father any chance to defend himself and directly accused him of the crime of corruption.

Wasn't this clearly an attempt to use his father as a scapegoat? The Lin family was a small, insignificant family with nowhere else to turn to. Lin Chong, desperate, came up with the idea of ​​stopping the prince's carriage to seek justice.

The prince agreed to help Lin Chong rescue his father, but his father was imprisoned for a full month before being released. When he was released, the Minister of Revenue said casually that something went wrong during the investigation by Minister Zhang, and now the crux of the problem has been found. Doctor Lin was wrongly accused and was immediately reinstated.

Lin Chong couldn't help but sneer. How ironic! A single mistake could send his father to suffer in prison for a full month. Although the prince had helped, in the end, only his father suffered. And his father had to thank the prince for his release, so this debt of gratitude became Lin Chong's occasional indenture.

It is said that the prince is diligent in his work and loves the people, and has a kind personality, but in his opinion, it is just a false reputation for the sake of power. He has known for a long time that there are corrupt officials in the Ministry of Revenue, so why didn't he punish them severely two years ago... Now he takes action only after being touched in the reverse scale, which is also a hypocrite.

Lin Chong shook his head, slowly bent down, picked up the three bags of rice, and continued walking towards the Lin Mansion.

Two years ago, he understood a truth: living in this world, one is always connected to different people. Even a small matter can inexplicably be swept into the storm. Without ability, one can only be imprisoned. Wanting to remain indifferent? It's wishful thinking.

The smiling faces of Bai Zhi and the other three flashed through his mind again, and his heart felt inexplicably warm. He just hoped that he could hold on to the bottom line in his heart!

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After returning to Prince Ning's Mansion, Yan Qingchen sent Bai Zhi back to the courtyard and left in a hurry. Bai Zhi looked at his hurriedly departing back and recalled that nothing important happened on the way back... Could it be a shit shield?

Bai Zhi felt that he had discovered the truth and laughed foolishly. Bi Shui welcomed him into the house and asked curiously, "Sir, did you encounter any funny things outside that made you laugh so happily?"

"No." Bai Zhi refused flatly, then found the box containing the jade earrings from among a pile of items and handed it to Bi Shui. "This is a return gift I bought for you when I went to the West Market today. Open it and see if you like it."

Bishui took it with surprise, looked at Bai Zhi, and asked, "Then, sir, did I open it?"

Bai Zhi was sorting her things and waved her hand nonchalantly, "Open it, open it, don't be embarrassed, I bought it for you."

Bishui carefully opened the box and saw a pair of jade earrings lying inside. She held them in her hands lovingly and said, "Sir, this thing is so precious. Are you really giving it to me?" A pink blush appeared on her cheeks and a hint of shyness flashed in her eyes.

Baizhi finally took the pile of cloth she had bought out from the bottom. She poured herself a glass of warm water and gulped it down. Then she placed the pile of cloth in front of Bishui and smiled sheepishly, "Bishui, those earrings are for you. Don't be shy, because I'll need you to make me some clothes later. You're very skilled... and buying cloth is much cheaper than buying ready-made clothes. And I think the cloaks you make are much better than those sold out there."

With the request, the gift no longer has any special meaning. Girls of this era are simple-minded and can be loyal to others with a little benefit or a few nice words. Baizhi and Bishui are both girls. Even with just a small glance, she can vaguely guess Bishui's thoughts. Fortunately, she saw these fabrics and thought they were beautiful, so she bought them. Otherwise, it would be bad to let a good girl go astray.

As expected, a look of realization flashed across Bishui's eyes, and her previous little thoughts disappeared. She put the earrings in her arms, smiled and picked up the stack of cloth, and said, "Sir, although I am very happy to receive the gift, if you need a servant in the future, just tell me directly. I already receive the monthly salary from the palace, and it is my duty to work. You don't have to spend so much money."

"That's different. I don't have any relatives, and I've long regarded you as my sister. Giving you a gift is a return gift, and I also hope that you can be happy." Bai Zhi said seriously.

These words made Bishui slightly stunned. She had never heard Bai Zhi mention his situation before. She thought he was also a nobleman from another place, but she never thought he was an orphan. Her heart softened and she secretly made up her mind to serve him more wholeheartedly in the future.

On the other side, Yan Qingchen, who was framed by Bai Zhi, left in a hurry to seek advice from his mother. However, when he arrived at the main courtyard, he found that his mother was not at home. After asking the servants in the courtyard, he learned that she had gone out after breakfast to listen to music with Aunt Bai.

Yan Qingchen looked at the time. It was almost 3 p.m. He guessed that his mother would be back soon, so he waited for her in the house.

After waiting for about half an hour, Yan Qingchen took a short nap on the small couch in the outer room. Princess Ning finally returned to the room. Seeing Yan Qingchen on the couch, she thought she had seen him wrongly for a moment, until she heard him call her "Mother". Then she said unhappily, "Usually, I ask you to spend more time with me and talk, but why are you willing to rest here with me today?"

Yan Qingchen raised his hand to support his forehead and pressed his temples, saying helplessly, "Mother, what are you talking about? Who is the person who comes to talk to you every morning?"

Princess Ning shrugged, sat down on the couch, and asked, "What do you want from me? Did you make your father angry again?"