"Slow down." Deng Qing closed his eyes and thought for a moment, and asked Lin Mu: "Do you know the specific plan of the Second Uncle to rescue Lord Su?"

Lin Mu was slightly stunned, then nodded and replied: "The specific plan of the Taichangqing has already explained in detail with his subordinates."

"Who do you know who is hidden in the Dongfu Department?" Deng Qing asked again.

Lin Mu continued to nod.

The corridor fell into silence. Deng Qing stopped talking, lowered her eyes and pondered for a while, but did not answer a word. Lin Mu kept his mind and was silently accompanying him, not daring to breathe. The atmosphere was strange and cold.

After a while, Deng Qing suddenly spoke: "If it is implemented completely according to the second uncle's plan, how likely is it to rescue Su Ren?"

Lin Mu replied truthfully: "During his lifetime, Taichangqing had predicted all possible situations. If he acted according to his plan, he would definitely be able to rescue Lord Su safely."

Deng Qing pondered for a moment and made up his mind: "Since the second uncle planned this matter during his lifetime, his grandfather also missed Su Ren quite much... We acted according to the original plan and rescued Su Ren. Uncle Lin, I will give this matter full power to you. If it succeeds, as long as the Deng family remains glorious in the future, your wealth will be indispensable."

Lin Mu trembled all over and looked embarrassed, and he was unwilling to take on such a hot potato. If he was not careful, he might have ended like Wang He back then.

Deng Qing saw his fear, his eyes were certain, and his gloomy: "Uncle Lin...How should my grandfather treat you on weekdays?"

Lin Mu shook his shoulders slightly, lowered his head vigorously, and said timidly: "Master Taiwei has been kind to me and treats me like a relative, so he is very good."

"Since that's the case, you should repay my grandfather well. Uncle Second died unexpectedly, and his grandfather was bedridden, and his illness became increasingly serious. If he could rescue Su Ren according to his second uncle's plan this time and let them meet, it might be able to relieve their grandfather's condition. It would be a great achievement to you. All of our clans would be grateful to you...Do you think so?" Deng Qing persuaded slowly.

Lin Mu heard that it was a threat rather than a persuasion. Deng’s love words were forced to take over the matter. If he did it, there would naturally be a steady stream of wealth and honor waiting for him in the future. If he didn’t do it, then he would be an enemy of the entire Deng family.

Lin Mu's face changed slightly. He stood in the corridor and hesitated for a long time before he said, "What the little lord said... is very true, and his subordinates are obliged to do so. But... the little lord also knows that there are nine wives, children, and young people in his family, and the brothers under his command are also children. Before his subordinates act, they have to consider it for them, otherwise how can they be allowed to work for their subordinates, for their lords and little lords?"

"I understand Uncle Lin's idea. It's nothing more than asking for peace for his family. I can promise you this. The Deng family will do their best to protect them." Deng Qing agreed.

Lin Mu kept silently looking at him, but still did not let go.

He knew that Deng Qing and Deng Ling had quite a deviation in their behavior, and were two people with completely different personalities. If this was said from Deng Ling, he would agree immediately without even thinking too much. Because he knew that Deng Ling did what he said, he would do it even if it was something he promised. But Deng Qing was not sure. This person was very suspicious, had a vicious means and decisive behavior. If he kept the troubles, he would definitely eliminate the roots and never show mercy.

Deng Ling and Deng Qing, the uncle and nephew, are both smart and wise, but they are very different to people's work. Deng Ling has righteousness in his heart, and even if he is cruel and ruthless, he has his own bottom line. But Deng Qing is a person with no bottom line. As long as it is beneficial to him, he will definitely do it. But if it is not beneficial to him, he will turn against others.

Lin Mu took into account Deng Guozhong's advice to him, but he was unwilling to believe the person in front of him. He was in a dilemma and didn't know how to make a decision for a while.

"Uncle Lin, are you... still unwilling to do so?" Deng Qing stared at him, his eyes gradually becoming colder, and he gradually lost his patience.

Lin Mu recalled Deng Guozhong's kindness to him, and remembered the respect Deng Ling treated him in the past, and couldn't help but feel sour. He thought for a long time, and finally said ruthlessly: "Since it is the request of the little lord, how can I not agree? But... I hope the little lord remembers your promise today and must protect the lives of your subordinates and brothers' families... Otherwise, the subordinates and others will not be at ease."

There was something in his words, his eyes flashing, as if he was calculating something else.

Seeing that he finally let go of his promise, Deng Qing replied: "Don't worry, I will do my best to say it, and I will definitely guarantee that you and your family will be well-off."

Lin Mu sighed and said with a sigh of relief: "Since that's the case, my subordinates are at ease. But now... all the officials available to Su Ren were arrested by the Dongfu Division... My subordinates can no longer find a reliable person to transport the civilian who was scapegoating into the capital safely and confidentially... This will be the biggest obstacle in this plan. I wonder what can the little lord have to solve it?"

Deng Qing's eyes shrank, and when he paused for a while, he replied: "Uncle Lin will leave it to me to handle the matter of transporting people to Beijing. I have my own way to let this person avoid the investigation of the Water Pavilion and the Dongfu Department and arrive in Luoyang safely."

Lin Mu was naturally happy to see him say this. For him, it is only a matter to save one thing now.

The master and servant each have their own thoughts, their own ideas, they are wary of each other, and they have no attitude of working together to overcome difficulties.

Just when the Deng family was in a hurry due to Feng Youru's sudden appearance, Deng Qing was already thinking about how to silence all those who threatened Deng's family afterwards.

The incident where Emperor Wei summoned Deng Guozhong and Deng Qing to the palace to meet was spread throughout the capital within a few days. The ministers were speculating on the mystery, and there were many different opinions in the court.

In order to determine the handling of Su Ren's case, Jiang Chengyi has been on duty for half a month and has integrated the files in the Dongfu Office on the same day.

The murder case of Su Ren and the land was held by him, the interests involved were not less than those in the case of Emperor Song. The checks and balances of each family, and how to deal with the forty-eight Su disciples arrested would take time to determine.

In fact, he didn't need to judge such a pros and cons. Emperor Wei ordered him to cut off all the connections between Deng and Su. As for the people involved in the case, all the crimes were punished and the houses were confiscated. This means that he only had to discuss crimes according to the laws and regulations of the Great Wei Dynasty and discuss crimes one by one.

But he insisted on making a careful calculation before making a judgment. One reason was to make Jiang's foothold in the court, gain a stronger foothold, pave the way for the prince, and conclude this case in the name of the Eastern Palace, so that all the scholars in the world surrendered.

Whether it is the case of Song Zong or Su Ren, the Emperor Wei was indeed handed over to the Dongfu Office and the Tingwei Office for investigation, but the one who made an announcement to the world on the surface was the crown prince's trial. As long as these two cases were as reasonable and appropriate, and in line with the worldly and the case, the prestige of the East Palace would greatly increase, which would also help Ning Wuheng take power in the future.

This second one is to wait for an opportunity.

He knew that although Deng Ling died, Deng's intention to rescue Su Ren would never be extinguished. Especially Deng Qing, in order to prove his strength and to let Deng Guozhong get out of the tragedy of losing his son, he would inevitably take over Deng Ling's plan during his lifetime and use his internal support in the East Prefecture Department to rescue Su Ren when the criminal was transferred to the Tingwei Mansion on the day of the conviction.

At this moment, although the Deng family was peaceful, it was very likely to be planning something privately. The more this time, the more patient you had to hit it. So, on the second day after returning to the capital, Jiang Chengyi presented the detailed description of the Su Ren case to Emperor Wei, and wrote a resignation, begging Emperor Wei in the name of the prince to relax the conviction period, investigate the forces behind the officials involved, and sentenced the most reasonable charges to accumulate prestige for the Eastern Palace, thereby delaying the time.

Jiang Chengyi knew that only in this way could Emperor Wei end up with his time.

As long as the Su Ren case is unresolved, the Deng family's uneasiness and nervousness will become stronger and more likely to reveal flaws.

At his request, the Eastern Prefecture Office verified all the documents and files of the Su Ren case to the smallest details before he was willing to write a conviction document. Forty-eight officials involved, plus one hundred officials of all sizes in Yangzhou who participated in the case, from judging the main crime responsibilities, from making mistakes to how to calm public grievances, eliminating the still-dissolving problems of land-sharing in Yangzhou, and resolving conflicts between officials and the people, Jiang Chengyi personally participated in the drafting of the documents, and therefore was so busy that he was not stuck in the ground.

In mid-October, all major and small cases set up by Su Ren had been tried and verified.

After chasing to Chang'an, Xue Qing, who lost the trace of Feiyu halfway, finally led a thousand troops from the Shui Pavilion, dressed up as a team of merchants and returned to Luoyang.

Jiang Chengjia and Mu Yun were plagued by the case of the attack on the Empress Dowager Lingyi team and could no longer take Bu Shi to Qinghe. They temporarily put down their plans to evacuate Luoyang and stayed in the capital.

Emperor Wei ordered Taibu Ling to recalculate the auspicious day, change the Bu Shi of the Lingyi team and the officials who went to preside over the sacrifice, reorganize another team, and rush to Qinghe to pray for the Empress Dowager's ancestors.

After April, Jiang Chengjia met Xue Qing again, and things changed.

The young man wore a robe and had a vicissitudes of face and rushed back to Luoyang. As soon as he entered the city, he headed straight for Jiang Mansion, Jiang Chengjia's residence.

At that time, she was talking about Su Ren with Mu Yun. Seeing Shuihe coming from outside the courtyard, she looked at the door at the same time. Xue Qing's face looked blue and yellow, as if she had just had a serious illness, thin bones and a drifting figure, as if she could fall down as soon as the wind blew.

As soon as the man crossed the threshold, he knelt down in front of the two girls, bowed with his hands and said, "Master, Xue Qing is coming back late, I hope the Master will forgive me."

Seeing this, Jiang Chengjia looked shocked and hurriedly stepped forward two steps, wanting to help him up: "What are you doing? You are acting for your brother, chasing Fei Yu and others. It is common for you to return, so why should you apologize to me?"
Chapter completed!