Zongwu: Start as Jinyiwei, invincible and powerful!

"Your Excellency, I greet you and congratulate you on your promotion!"

Lin Fan reported the matter of the house confiscation, then returned to the Northern Pacification Office and met Jiang Bin in his office.

Jiang Bin looked quite satisfied when he heard Lin Fan's words. "Haha, that's right. Your contribution is indispensable to my rapid promotion. So, I have good news for you this time."

Lin Fanxu said flatly, "I am just doing my job. Lord Jiang is able to serve as the commander of the Jinyiwei because of his own ability."

"That being said, without the help of you brothers, it wouldn't be so smooth." Jiang Bin was even more satisfied after hearing this and chuckled.

"You should listen to my good news. After my promotion, the former Assistant Commander Xu Xian was promoted to Associate Commander. With the help of Governor Liu and I, you will be promoted to the new Assistant Commander."

"I would like to thank you, my Lord, and Governor Liu for your promotion!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan clasped his fists towards Jiang Bin and was actually quite happy about the promotion.

Jiang Bin said calmly, "As long as you work diligently for me and Governor Liu, it won't be long before you get the position of Deputy Commander."

Lin Fan clasped his fists and said, "I will definitely fulfill my duties conscientiously and do my best."

Next, Jiang Bin said some meaningless words to Lin Fan, pretending to be open and frank, just to make Lin Fan follow him wholeheartedly.

It was just talk anyway, so Lin Fan didn't mind playing along with Jiang Bin.

There wouldn't be any recordings here, so it didn't matter what Lin Fan said.

The two chatted for half an hour without any meaningful content before Jiang Bin turned and left.

"Congratulations, sir, on your promotion!"

Not long after Jiang Bin left, many people in the Northern Pacification Office learned about Lin Fan's promotion and congratulated him.

Lin Fan also made some simple responses.

After Lin Fan was promoted, another month of peace passed.

That day, after Lin Fan got off duty and returned home, he just walked to the door of his house and saw a familiar figure standing outside the door waiting for him. It was Shangguan Haitang, a woman dressed as a man.

Lin Fan was a little surprised to see Shangguan Haitang coming. Apart from the last time he escorted Princess Yunkang, he and Shangguan Haitang had no other interactions.

When Lin Fan saw Shangguan Haitang, Shangguan Haitang also recognized Lin Fan and took the initiative to step forward and said with a smile.

"Master Lin, I heard you were promoted again. Congratulations!"

"Thank you," Lin Fan smiled slightly and continued, "Master Shangguan, did you come to see me specifically? What's the matter?"

Shangguan Haitang asked, "Sir Lin, may I have a moment with you?"

"Master Shangguan, please wait a moment. I'll go and tell my family so that they don't worry," Lin Fan smiled and said casually.

Shangguan Haitang said, "Master Lin, please come in."

Lin Fan nodded slightly without any politeness. He returned to the mansion first, told Jiang Yuyan and Ah Zhu about Shangguan Haitang's invitation, changed into casual clothes, and then turned around and left the mansion.

"Let's go," Lin Fan said to Shangguan Haitang with a smile after going out.

Soon, Shangguan Haitang brought Lin Fan to an elegant restaurant.

If nothing unexpected happens, this restaurant should also be one of the properties of the No. 1 Village in the World.

After entering the private room and ordering food and drinks, Shangguan Haitang finally said to Lin Fan, "Master Lin, I heard that the Queen Mother was kidnapped. Was it you who saved her?"

Lin Fan nodded and said, "Yes, this matter is no longer a secret. However, at the time, there was also the Huangzi spy Cheng Shifei from the Hulong Villa, who also helped a lot."

Shangguan Haitang said, "I would like to ask Master Lin for a favor. I hope Master Lin can agree."

"Tell me what you can do for me first." Although Shangguan Haitang is a beauty, Lin Fan would not make promises casually.

Shangguan Haitang said with a bitter expression, "My foster father took the blame for Yidao and was imprisoned in the East Factory. My eldest brother has taken refuge overseas, and Cheng Shifei is as capricious as a child. The situation at Hulong Villa is very difficult right now."

"I'd like to ask Master Lin to help plead with the Queen Mother and ask the Emperor to release my adoptive father. The murderers who killed the court ministers before were not just Yidao, and they had nothing to do with my adoptive father."

Lin Fan waved his hands repeatedly upon hearing this. "Master Shangguan, you think too highly of me. This kind of important matter is beyond the reach of a small figure like me. It seems I won't be able to enjoy this feast."

"Master Shangguan is desperate and seeking help from all directions. Why don't you go directly to His Majesty? Or let Princess Yunluo go to His Majesty and the Queen Mother? I will take my leave."

After saying that, Lin Fan turned around and left the restaurant.

Lin Fan knew very well that Zhu Wusi's imprisonment was part of the plot against Cao Zhengchun, and there was no need for Shangguan Haitang to run around trying to save Zhu Wusi.

But he would not tell Shangguan Haitang about this.

Lin Fan was actually hoping that Zhu Wusi and Cao Zhengchun would fight to the death.

Not to mention, he doesn't have that much face in front of the Queen Mother. Even if he really has that face, Lin Fan will not do such a thankless task.

Shangguan Haitang looked at Lin Fan's departing back and wanted to call out to him, but ultimately remained silent.

After Lin Fan and Shangguan Haitang parted ways, they put this matter behind them.

Unexpectedly, the next day, Jiang Bin came to the house and asked about Shangguan Haitang looking for him.

After Jiang Bin, Cao Zhengchun, the governor of the East Factory, also came in person to inquire about Shangguan Haitang.

"Why are these guys targeting me? It seems I can't stay in the capital anymore. I'd better go out and hide!"

After seeing Cao Zhengchun off, Lin Fan stroked his chin and thought to himself.

Now in the capital, the struggle between Hulong Villa and the East and West Factories has reached a fever pitch.

Especially between Cao Zhengchun and Zhu Wusi, I'm afraid the winner will be decided soon.

Lin Fan felt that he should not join in the fun.

After a brief pause, Lin Fan quickly found a suitable excuse to leave Beijing.

However, before leaving Beijing, he had to go to the palace to meet the emperor.

[Ding! Triggering the sign-in mission. Please go to the Imperial Garden to sign in. The sign-in reward is unknown!]

Lin Fan was about to go to the palace when the familiar voice of the system suddenly sounded in his mind.

Hearing that voice, Lin Fan's heart moved slightly. It seemed that this trip to the palace was even more necessary.

Then, Lin Fan arranged the affairs of the Xiabei Pacification Office, and then went to the palace to meet the emperor.

Lin Fan had been summoned by the emperor several times and was considered an acquaintance to the eunuchs in the palace.

When the head eunuch, Eunuch Sun, heard that Lin Fan wanted to see him, he went to see him first and smiled and said:

"Lord Lin, His Majesty is enjoying a rare moment of leisure, accompanying His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and enjoying family happiness. When you go in, please don't say anything unhappy that will affect His Majesty's good mood."

"Thank you, Eunuch Sun, for the reminder," Lin Fan bowed and thanked him, then followed Eunuch Sun to the inner courtyard of the palace.

Soon, the two arrived at the imperial garden of the palace.

As soon as Lin Fan stepped into the Imperial Garden, the familiar prompt tone of the system rang in his mind again.