latelenovela Chapter 203 Extra (1) Parallel World 08
Chapter 203 Extra (1) Parallel World 08
Chapter 203 Extra (1) Parallel World 08
Having made up his mind, Lin Shiming clenched his fists and suddenly turned to look at Lu Yuxi.
"You came to see me not just for a simple analysis, right?"
Lin Shiming looked as if he had "seen through Lu Yuxi's evil plan," which made Lu Yuxi's heart almost jump out of her throat.
"you…"
"What? Have I disappointed His Highness the Fifth Prince?"
General Lin was smug. Although he wasn't good at scheming, he wasn't stupid! Lu Yuxi's sudden arrival must mean she wanted something. And, most likely, it was to help his elder brother, the Emperor.
After all, on the way back last night, Lin Shihe had talked to him about Lu Yuxi, saying that he was upright and honest, a rare gentleman. Otherwise, Lin Shiming would not have so easily believed this fifth prince who came from the palace.
In these matters, Lin Shiming always believed that his brother would not harm him, and he also trusted his brother's judgment in judging people.
So no matter what Lu Yuxi's purpose was today, as long as it could help his brother achieve his goal and ensure that he could still live a carefree life in the future, he would do it!
"I know you're doing this for your elder brother. Fifth Prince, if you have a solution, just tell me, and I will do everything in my power to help you!"
Lu Yuxi: "..."
Lu Yuxi's face, which had turned pale with nervousness, regained its color.
She's still that same straightforward little fool. Knowing only one side of the story, she actually thinks she can outsmart people from the royal family, that cesspool of corruption.
He was terrified, thinking that Lin Shiming had really figured out his dirty thoughts.
Thinking of this, Lu Yuxi's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. He clenched his right fist to cover the smile on his lips, coughed lightly, and naturally continued speaking in accordance with Lin Shiming's words.
"I apologize for my abruptness. I have indeed come today to ask for your help."
Lin Shiming waved his hand magnanimously, as if to say, "Speak!"
Lu Yuxi smiled and said, "I suppose the young general understands that this matter is not something my elder brother and Prince Lin should handle, so I will do it for them."
“I am, after all, the legitimate son of the Empress, and my elder brother is born of the same mother. I have the ability to do this, and it is only right and proper for me to avenge my elder brother. After the deed is done, I will not be punished too severely for the sake of my status. It is most appropriate for me to handle this matter.”
This would both eliminate the Qin family and protect the Crown Prince and Lin Shihe.
Lin Shiming nodded in agreement.
So what do you need me to do for you?
Lu Yuxi didn't mince words, "The entire Qin family was imprisoned yesterday afternoon, so I plan to openly lead my guards into the Ministry of Justice to kill them."
He was going to take the blame for Lu Yuxu, so naturally he had to make sure everyone knew that he was the one who killed him.
"But as you also know, in order to cut off the Qin family's communication with the outside world and prevent the Empress Dowager Qin from interfering, my brother specifically instructed your brother to send the Tingyun Army to guard the entrance of the Ministry of Justice."
The Tingyun Army always obeys military orders, so I need you to find an excuse to transfer your men beforehand, and then help me stall my elder brother and Prince Lin for a while.”
The Tingyun Army guarding the gate was stationed under the orders of Lin Shihe and the Crown Prince. It was a private order given by the Longyun Emperor with their tacit approval, and had nothing to do with the Ministry of Justice or the law. They could be transferred away at will.
This job is easy! And there's no risk involved.
Lin Shiming agreed immediately.
"No problem, no problem, I agree." Lin Shiming leaned back on the couch with a flourish. "You're a pretty good person." He took all the risks himself.
Lu Yuxi chuckled, "I'm asking you for help because of my own selfish reasons. How could I ask you to do something risky and take responsibility?"
Look at how he speaks! He truly is a dignified and upright gentleman! Lin Shiming ate the fruit, inwardly praising him.
"I enjoy dealing with upright and honest people like you. Just do your job with confidence; I'm always here to assist you."
Lu Yuxi picked up her teacup and offered a toast to Lin Shiming from afar.
*
The next day, at the palace, outside the Ministry of Justice prison.
A well-trained squad of Tingyun soldiers stood guard imposingly at the gates of the Ministry of Justice. Each soldier was strong and healthy, and their blades were gleaming white. Officials from the Ministry of Justice passing by all bowed their heads and hurried along, avoiding these menacing figures, fearing that they might inadvertently offend them and have their heads chopped off.
Under such circumstances, the Ministry of Justice prison, which used to be filled with wails of agony, became much quieter, and the criminals being tortured inside became much more obedient.
This oppressive and terrifying atmosphere continued until they reached the corner, where Lin Shiming, who had entered the palace with the officials on duty, strode in.
"Who's the team leader? Come out here."
The leader first appointed his deputy to temporarily take his place, then turned around, quickly stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and said, "Your subordinate greets the general."
"Get up."
The man stood up briskly and, as was customary, asked, "We are carrying out His Highness the Crown Prince's orders and are not allowed to leave our posts. May I ask what business the General has with us?"
The military discipline was fairly strict, and the rules were quite good, Lin Shiming thought to himself, nodding in approval.
According to Wang Hu, they would only obey Lin Shihe's orders. Lin Shiming, the young general and second young master, naturally couldn't mobilize the troops personally ordered by his young master, Lin Shihe.
Luckily, I was prepared!
Lin Shiming was secretly pleased with himself, and then without further ado, he simply showed the leader of the Tingyun Army the private seal that he had stolen the night before.
The team leader took the seal, examined it carefully, and confirmed that it was Lin Shihe's seal before kneeling down on one knee again and raising the seal in front of Lin Shiming.
"Your subordinate, Wang Hu, obeys the Crown Prince's orders."
Lin Shiming, who was falsely conveying his brother's orders, felt no guilt whatsoever. He casually flicked his wrist, put the private seal back into his sleeve, and raised his chin nonchalantly.
"Form up, you can return to camp now."
"I obey my orders."
Wang Hu quickly stood up, retreated to the front of the Criminal Investigation Department, and recalled his team members. In no time, all the Tingyun Army soldiers who were on duty in the prison cells, at the entrance of the Criminal Investigation Department, and other locations returned to their posts.
Before half an incense stick's time had passed, Wang Hu counted the number of people, reorganized the ranks, and lined up behind Lin Shiming, following him out of the Six Ministries' gate.
Lu Yuxi was waiting at the door with a group of guards.
As the two groups crossed paths, the two leaders exchanged a glance and nodded in tacit agreement.
Wang Hu, who was following behind Lin Shiming, immediately sensed that something was wrong and felt a great sense of crisis.
In an instant, all the mischief Lin Shiming had ever committed in the past flashed through his mind. He felt uneasy and a chill ran down his spine, and finally stopped in his tracks.
Noticing the strange behavior behind him, Lin Shiming turned around expressionlessly.
"Why aren't you moving?"
Wang Hu's lips trembled slightly. "General, Second Young Master, was this personal seal truly handed to you by His Highness the Crown Prince in his right mind, with genuine sincerity, and personally?"
"..."
Silence fell between them.
After a long while, Lin Shiming, who was starting to lose his composure, finally managed to suppress his anger and embarrassment, and said, "Just tell me, isn't this my brother's private seal?"
Wang Hu remained silent.
"Don't worry! The seal is in my hands. If anything goes wrong, my brother will come after me. You're just following the rules, so what responsibility could you possibly have!"
I stole the seal with my own abilities, so what's wrong with using it?
If you're so capable, tell my brother to hide his private seal properly, so I don't steal it!
Thinking of this, Lin Shiming became even more self-righteous. "Hurry up and come with me! The token is in my hands. If you don't listen to me now, you're the ones disobeying military orders."