CH 58.2

Translator – Xiao He Lian

Chapter 58.2

General Lin’s laughter almost lifted the roof of the hall, instantly attracting everyone’s attention.

However, General Lin was ignorant and smiled very happily, only Wen Chi and Hua Zi Zang sat awkwardly on the left and right sides of General Lin.

After laughing, General Lin heavily patted Wen Chi’s shoulder twice: “Well said, those literati rely on their own little ink in their stomachs1(be knowledgeable) and their eyes grow on top of their heads 2(The eyes grow on the top of the head, that is, the eyes are higher than the top, which means that the hands and eyes are high and the power of knowledge is strong. It is also a metaphor for being arrogant and conceited.). I’m worried that I won’t be able to find a chance to deal with them .”

Hua Zi Zang  sighed: “Well, don’t forget the purpose of our trip either.”

General Lin chuckled and scratched his head.

The group of people waited for about a cup of tea3(15 min) before Shi Jin and Governor Zhou came. They had just returned from the outside and their faces were quite solemn.

When everyone saw Shi Jin, they all stopped talking.

Shi Jin asked everyone to gather around and then said in a deep voice: “This morning, This Prince and Governor Zhou went to the common people’s farmland to have a look. The situation is quite serious. Everyone must be mentally prepared.”

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone present became serious.

Soon, Shi Jin said again: “This Prince has divided seven areas and we need to form teams and split up, so that we can do our jobs well in our respective areas.”.”

Afterwards, Shi Jin explained the overall conditions which was that the people of Jinzhou were living in poverty and there were also criminals who were looting and robbing, so everyone should pay more attention to safety.

After Shi Jin finished his speech, it was Governor Zhou’s turn to make a speech. The content was exactly the same as what Shi Jin said just now and the final safety issue was also repeatedly emphasized.

After the two central figures had finished speaking, it was time to form teams.

Wen Chi knew that he was going to follow General Lin, so he sat quietly beside General Lin.

Unexpectedly, General Lin held Wen Chi with one hand and Hua Zi Zang with the other and without thinking about it, he walked towards Shi Jin who was surrounded by the crowd.

“Prince Xuan, I’m ordered by the emperor to protect you and I will go wherever you go.” After finishing speaking, General Lin looked at Wen Chi on the left, then Hua Zi Zang on the right and added with a smile, “No, we will go wherever you go.”

Shi Jin: “…”

Although Shi Jin didn’t speak, Wen Chi could see a bit of desperation on his face.

The people who had gathered around Shi Jin and begged for a team immediately dispersed when they saw General Lin approaching, but only a few of those who were undeterred remained in place, hoping for a miracle.

Coincidentally, those few people who didn’t give up were those young talents who didn’t like Wen Chi.

One of them seemed a little dissatisfied and boldly stood up and said to General Lin in a lackluster manner: “General Lin, there is a first-come-first-served basis for everything, we are the ones who came to Prince Xuan first…”

Before the poor man finished speaking, he was interrupted fiercely by General Lin: “I am ordered by the emperor to protect Prince Xuan. Do you still want to disobey His Majesty’s order?”

The man stammered: “But, but…”

General Lin raised his voice and said: “Bold, you dare to disobey the emperor’s order, it seems that you are really tired of living, then let me fulfill your—”

With that, General Lin’s hand flashed and he drew out the long sword at his waist.

The sharp blade shone coldly under the bright light, as if trying to blind the man’s eyes.

The man was so frightened that he took a few steps back and bumped into the accomplice behind him. Then his eyes rolled up and passed out like this.

Seeing this, Shi Jin suppressed the discomfort in his heart and shouted: “General Lin, you’ve gone too far!”

General Lin also realized that he had overplayed his hand and hurriedly put his long sword back into its sheath. He took a closer look at the man who had passed out and stuck out his tongue: “Hey, I’m just playing around.”

The man’s accomplices didn’t dare to argue with General Lin, so they hurriedly called the servants nearby to carry the fainted man away.

Then the rest of them prepared to leave.

Just as they were passing, General Lin suddenly turned his head to look at him and gave a heavy sigh.

Those people were so frightened that their souls flew out of their bodies and they ran out of the hall rolling and crawling.

Wen Chi: “…”

Why didn’t he realize that General Lin was such a funny person before.

Shi Jin was annoyed and helpless but in the end he didn’t say anything. He only asked the guards around him to prepare the carriage first.

General Lin walked towards Shi Jin: “Prince Xuan, don’t worry, we have brought so many people this time so everything will be resolved in the end.”

Sensing General Lin approaching, Shi Jin felt as if he had seen a scourge and stepped back while raising his hand: “Don’t, don’t, don’t come any closer.”

General Lin looked puzzled but stopped in his tracks: “Prince Xuan, you seem to be repulsed by me?”

Shi Jin held his forehead with a headache: “This is a long story. If there is a chance in the future, I will explain it to you. These days, I have to trouble General Lin to keep a distance from me.”

General Lin frowned, showing a rare hurt expression: “Can Prince Xuan give me a reason?”

Shi Jin had been rubbing his temples and seemed to be having a hard time, before he could speak, it was Wen Chi, who pulled General Lin and asked “General Lin, dare I ask if you have picked up anything recently?”

General Lin turned his head to look at Wen Chi.

Wen Chi waited for his answer.

General Lin thought for a long time, then suddenly slapped his head: “Oh yes, I picked up a small colorful stone.”

As he said that, he let go of Wen Chi’s hand, raised his hand to touch his neck and found a thin red thread, he tore it off directly and there was a small colorful stone hanging from it.