Chapter 341
The Ignorant Zhao Ji
After chatting for a while, Xu Lin shifted the topic to the non-public office lawsuit.
What are your thoughts on this?
Xu Lin asked.
Xu Lin waved his sleeve, indicating to Zhang Liang that he didn't need to be reserved, since there were no outsiders here and he could speak his mind freely.
"Then what will Liangxian say?"
Seeing that Han Fei had no intention of speaking first, Zhang Liang, dressed in a blue robe, spoke up.
"can."
Xu Lin nodded.
Han Fei and Zhang Liang's words were suggestions; the final decision rested with him.
To be precise, the final decision rests with Ying Zheng, but if Ying Zheng does not agree to change the matter, Xu Lin will gradually drift apart from Ying Zheng as a result.
How can we cooperate if our values don't align?
"It is believed that without rules, nothing can be accomplished."
"Even an upright official finds it difficult to settle family disputes, so there is some truth to the idea that cases should not be brought by the government."
Zhang Liang said.
Although he was not a Confucian disciple, he had read many Confucian books and therefore quite agreed with the Confucian ethical principles.
Upon hearing this, Han Fei nodded thoughtfully.
"Where does it make sense?"
Seeing that Zhang Liang and Han Fei seemed to agree with the official report, Xu Lin's eyes showed displeasure.
The fact that the lawsuit was filed by a non-official family member is a clear case of bureaucratic laziness. The saying that "even an upright official can't settle family disputes" is clearly just an excuse!
Han Fei and Zhang Liang were both born with a silver spoon in their mouths; without such an experience, it would be difficult for them to pity Xiao Tian.
If Han Fei, Zhang Liang, and Xiao Tian were like them, would they not report it to the authorities?
"If your sister is forced to marry a seventy or eighty-year-old man as a concubine, she will be beaten every day."
"Do you still agree to a non-official lawsuit?"
Xu Lin looked at Han Fei and questioned him.
Han Fei hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
Putting himself in his sister's shoes, if that situation were to occur, he would naturally speak up for her.
"If your daughter is beaten by your wife every day, what would you do?"
Xu Lin looked at Zhang Liang.
Zhang Liang opened his mouth as if to speak, but after a long time, he couldn't utter a single word.
Before long, Han Fei and Zhang Liang were persuaded by Xu Lin.
In fact, Han Fei and Zhang Liang were not inherently bad; it was just that because they came from noble backgrounds, they had a weak ability to empathize.
"This is a matter of great importance. Who is willing to go and tell the king about this on my behalf?"
Xu Lin asked.
"I must go."
Han Fei replied without hesitation.
He was completely convinced by Xu Lin.
The law must not only not favor the powerful, but also love the people!
Seeing this, Xu Lin looked satisfied and dismissed Han Fei and Zhang Liang.
After leaving the Xu residence, Han Fei did not return home but went directly to the royal palace.
Xu Lin then took this opportunity to go to Ganquan Palace.
……
After an incense stick has burned.
Xianyang, Ganquan Palace.
Xu Lin, dressed in casual white clothes, met Zhao Ji.
After several months apart, Zhao Ji had lost a lot of weight, and her complexion was far worse than before.
"What's wrong with the Empress Dowager?"
Why do you look so haggard?
"Who displeased the Empress Dowager?"
Xu Lin asked with concern.
As soon as he finished speaking, he drew the curtains and placed his hand on Zhao Ji's leg.
Due to loss of appetite, he gradually lost weight, and his hands felt much less smooth than before.
"Do I look very haggard?"
"Who else could it be but you?"
"I thought you weren't coming back!"
Zhao Ji put her hand to her face and said coquettishly.
Upon hearing this, the red dates nearby immediately and tactfully retreated.
"If I don't return, what will the Empress Dowager eat?"
Xu Lin said sarcastically.
Zhao Ji was taken aback upon hearing this, not understanding what Xu Lin meant.
But she quickly guessed the deeper meaning behind Xu Lin's words, which made her blush instantly.
"You are incredibly audacious, daring to joke about me!"
Zhao Ji smiled charmingly.
Before she finished speaking, she began to search high and low.
……
Fifteen minutes later.
Zhao Ji couldn't help but cough twice and wrapped herself tightly in the quilt.
"Has the Empress Dowager lost her appetite lately?"
Xu Lin, with his back to Zhao Ji, asked as he dressed.
It used to be smooth, but now it's a bit rough. "Since you went to Yan, my appetite has been getting worse and worse."
Zhao Ji nodded.
Then he gently massaged her jade-like neck.
Xu Lin is really rude, but she likes it!
Immediately afterwards, her stomach started growling.
She rarely goes out, and for a period of time she didn't even get out of bed much. How could she have an appetite?
When Xu Lin was in Xianyang, he would spend at least half an hour doing this, sweating profusely. How could he not have an appetite?
"I am ultimately an outsider."
"It is not advisable for her to come so often. Therefore, Your Majesty needs to think of another solution to the matter of her appetite."
Xu Lindao.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ji, whose hair flowed like a waterfall, showed a hint of disappointment in her beautiful eyes.
This was within her expectations, but she was still somewhat disappointed when it actually happened.
"A long-awaited reunion is not necessarily a bad thing."
As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Seeing that Zhao Ji was in low spirits, Xu Lin comforted her.
After saying that, he didn't get up, but instead crawled into bed as well.
I have nothing to do tonight, so I can go home a little later.
“You are the Grand Tutor and have a daughter, while I am the Empress Dowager.”
“It should be rare, but I keep dreaming about you…”
Zhao Ji told the truth.
She had both physical and psychological attraction to Xu Lin.
If she weren't still rational, she would have taken Xu Lin for herself!
"What you think about during the day, you dream about at night."
“When I was in the State of Yan, I often dreamed of the Empress Dowager.”
Xu Lin lied without hesitation.
It wasn't exactly a lie; he did dream of Zhao Ji when he was in the Yan Kingdom, but only once or twice. More often, he dreamed of Zi Nu, Jing Ni, Yan Ling Ji, and others.
"really?"
Zhao Ji's beautiful eyes lit up.
She wanted to feast again!
"Have I ever lied to the Empress Dowager?"
Xu Lin smiled and asked in return.
Then he tucked Zhao Ji's hair behind her ears, revealing her small and delicate ears.
"In your dreams, would I obey your every word?"
Zhao Ji asked curiously.
She also wanted to project authority, but Xu Lin's unimpeded advance made it impossible for her to maintain her dignity!
"Not only that, she is also very sensible."
Xu Lin made up a story as he thought about it.
With more and more women in the manor, he will only be able to come to Ganquan Palace two or three times a month at most in the future, so Zhao Ji needs to be prepared in advance.
Zhao Ji is love-struck; it would be troublesome if she didn't tell me beforehand.
"Am I being unreasonable now?"
Zhao Ji was immediately displeased.
Then they attacked Xu Lin's weak point.
"The Empress Dowager has always been very sensible; it is I who have been ignorant."
Xu Lin gasped.
"You're not only immature, you're also wicked!"
Zhao Ji said sullenly.
She said that, but did the exact opposite.
……
the other side.
The front hall of Xianyang Palace.
Han Fei successfully persuaded Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng originally intended to entrust this matter to Zhao Gao, but then he changed his mind and realized that Zhao Gao also had a job with the Luowang organization, so he entrusted the matter to Meng Yi.
"Your Majesty."
"I am unwilling to assist Lord Meng Yi."
Han Fei volunteered.
He didn't come to Xianyang to freeload.
Honglian needs his protection. His ambitions have not yet been realized. How can he just drift along aimlessly like this?
"it is good."
Ying Zheng readily agreed.
After being in Qin for so long, Han Fei is finally willing to work for Qin!
After leaving Xianyang Palace, Han Fei also recruited Zhang Liang, whose talent was no less than his own. He wanted to make the best use of everything and everyone's talents.
Han Fei's body had long been weakened by wine and women, and he certainly wouldn't outlive Zhang Liang. After his death, Hong Lian would have to be entrusted to Zhang Liang's care.
As for Xu Lin, he is surrounded by beautiful women. In terms of looks, personality, temperament, and age, Hong Lian is not at a disadvantage.
……
Seven days later.
The new law regarding non-official announcements is being implemented in Xianyang.
Xiao Tian, who was temporarily staying at the Xu residence, was overjoyed upon learning of this.
After expressing her gratitude to Xu Lin, she began writing a novel based on herself and Xu Lin. (End of Chapter)