CH 168

Just as Yang Jiehua was about to vote, suddenly, a gorgeously dressed attendant burst into the meeting hall and shouted, "Special Elder's Order: The impeachment case of Changshan County is postponed for one day!"

The attendant handed a deep red note to the presidium, and the rotating chairman Yang Jiehua carefully read it.

Indeed, it was the Special Elder's Order from Elder Lin Yabo. This was one of the elder's statutory powers, and from the perspective of the imperial procedure, it was irrefutable.

Yang Jiehua knew that he couldn't go against it, so he had to announce, "The impeachment case of Changshan County will be postponed for one day."

The ministers had no expression on their faces, but their eyes showed different emotions.

Chang Hai's pale face regained some color, but it still looked unpleasant.

Due to the ban from the Grand Elder, the authority of the elders had actually been reduced, and their influence on the imperial headquarters had also decreased. Elder Lin Yabo's use of the Special Elder's Order to postpone the impeachment case gave them one day to prepare, which was already the limit.

Meanwhile, Lord Yu Zhongxian was vigorously purging the opposition within the council and intensifying his efforts to seize full control of the council. The internal power struggle had reached a critical moment.

At this time, if Chang Hai went to disturb Lord Lin, he didn't need to think about the outcome.

He must seek special help.

Chang Hai thought to himself.

This one day is my last chance, I must seize it!

After the meeting, Yun Zhixing, who couldn't wait any longer, immediately called Qin Luoshuang to report today's success.

Since it was still early, Lin Wen decided to take a stroll around to see if there were any opportunities for good fortune.

Yun Zhixing, who was bragging like crazy, didn't forget to send ten crows to protect Lin Wen. Protecting Lin Wen was their top priority, even though there was almost no danger within the Zero Ring Line, just in case.

Lin Wen made a circle around the Zero Ring Line, and everywhere was heavily guarded. His position as a sheriff meant nothing here. Without a pass, he couldn't go anywhere.

Without finding anything valuable, just as Lin Wen was about to go back, he suddenly saw three guards at the edge of the Zero Ring Line beating up a woman.

Lin Wen's eyes lit up, and he immediately rushed over, but was disappointed to find that the three guards were not much of a challenge. His heavy punches that were meant to smash their heads only pushed them away.

"What are you doing?" Lin Wen detested these kind of flies that couldn't be easily killed, so his tone was very cold.

Those who could stroll around with ten subordinates within the Zero Ring Line were definitely not ordinary people. In fact, there were no ordinary people here.

One guard with a smug face said, "Sir, you don't know, this woman has tried to sneak in multiple times."

"Yes, sir, don't let this bitch's appearance deceive you. She's cunning!"

"She must be a slut from outside, trying to climb up the ladder."

The woman sat on the ground, covered in dust, her head bleeding, blood streaming down her face. When she saw Lin Wen, she suddenly crawled over and hugged his thigh, crying, "Sir, please, take me in, please, I just want to find someone, I'm not a threat, I won't disturb anyone, please..."

Lin Wen furrowed his brows, not yet sure how to respond, when one guard shouted, "You bitch! Let go!"

"A big shot in the Zero Ring Zone, do you think you can touch him?"

"You trash, even if you were given to me for free, I wouldn't want you!"

Lin Wen was disgusted. Although he couldn't smash their heads, he could still make them suffer a bit.

He glanced at the crows, and they understood. Five of them immediately went up and knocked the three guards to the ground in an instant.

The crows were all professional agents and knew exactly what Lin Wen meant. They struck fiercely but not fatally, hitting them where it hurt the most. The three guards immediately screamed in pain.

Lin Wen asked one of the crows for alcohol and gauze, and he treated her wounds. Then he said, "You can go now."

The woman stared at him blankly, her lips trembling slightly. Lin Wen stood up and was about to leave when she suddenly hugged his thigh and said, "You, you are Sheriff Lin Wen of Changshan County, right?"

Lin Wen looked at her in surprise. "You know me?"

A burst of strong light flashed in the woman's eyes. She trembled and choked up, unable to say anything, but Lin Wen clearly saw that her aura was boiling, showing her intense emotional fluctuations.

"I am Lin Wen." Lin Wen said softly, "The Sheriff of Changshan County. If you have anything to say, you can take your time."

Tears instantly poured out of her eyes like a broken dam. She cried, "That's great, that's great, please, please save Shao Hu..."

Although this was just the edge of the Zero Ring Line, the security was still very strict. The commotion here was quickly noticed, and several imperial guards quickly ran over, shouting, "What are you doing? I warn you, stop fighting immediately!"

Lin Wen waved his hand, and the crows surrounded them. One of the crows helped the woman up, and Lin Wen stepped forward, showing his identity as the sheriff and the invitation letter from the imperial headquarters.

The imperial guards stood at attention and saluted, but they didn't let it go. "Sheriff Lin, hello. May I ask what happened? Why did your subordinates beat them up? Although they are low-level guards, they are still part of the imperial garrison and cannot be insulted at will."

Lin Wen sneered, "They beat and tried to assault my woman. Why can't I fight back?"The gaze of the imperial guards changed in an instant. They looked past the crowd and saw the woman who had been beaten. She was covered in dust, covered in injuries, and had bandages on her head.

Knowing the character of these low-level guards, the imperial guards immediately apologized to Lin Wen, "Sorry, Master Lin, we will handle this seriously."

The three guards were shocked and exclaimed, "Master! We didn't do it! We didn't know!"

"This woman broke through the checkpoint without any identification. I thought she was a... "

The faces of the imperial guards turned black, and they shouted, "Take her away!" while apologizing to Lin Wen again.

After everyone left, Lin Wen said, "Let's go back first."

The group took the woman back to the inn.

Yun Zhixing had just finished playing and his face was red. When he looked up and saw Sheriff Lin bringing a woman back, he exclaimed, "This, this is not good! Does a man need this kind of test? 'Master' is still waiting for me."

Lin Wen couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him and said, "Sit down. Do you want me to treat your injuries first?"

The woman shook her head resolutely.

Lin Wen nodded and asked, "Who are you? How do you know me and who do you want me to save?"

The woman lowered her head and tears fell from her eyes. She whispered, "I am a wild flower that should have fallen in the mud long ago. Thanks to Shaohu's rescue, I survived."

"He didn't mind my dirtiness and took me in, giving me shelter so that I could survive until now."

"But his heart is too soft, and he still has good intentions. It's dangerous for him in the council."

When they heard the words "council," Yun Zhixing and the crows were shocked. They exchanged glances and knew that things were not simple.

Lin Wen remained calm, showing no change in expression.

The woman continued, "He is a member of the council's executive committee and often rotates to work in various departments."

"He has said many times that he will leave the council after this rotation and go to a new place, a place full of hope."

"That place is Changshan County, and the leader there is called Lin Wen."

She looked up, her eyes shining as she looked at Lin Wen.

Even with tears in her eyes and covered in dust, her belief shone through her gaze.

"He talked about you the most. He said you are the most unique official in the empire, the only person who dares to confront the council directly."

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"He has collected a lot of information about you, knowing that you eliminate corrupt officials, rescue disaster victims, shelter refugees, and severely damage the council."

"He knows everything you have done."

"So, he is determined to help you. He uses his authority to obtain confidential information from within the council and hopes to help you with it."

"It's very dangerous, and I have advised him many times, but he doesn't listen. He said, 'Sheriff Lin may not need it, but I do.'"

"I stopped trying to persuade him. As time passed, I began to feel a little relieved. As long as the rotation ended, he could be transferred, and we could live a peaceful and beautiful life."

She stared blankly at the empty space behind Lin Wen, and tears flowed again.

"But on the day before the rotation ended, Shaohu never came back. I thought he was drinking outside, so I went out to find him. But when I came back, his house was already on fire, and a large number of council agents were carrying out every item from the house."

"I managed to avoid the search, and they didn't pay much attention to my presence."

"But Shaohu, Shaohu... the council's methods have always been cruel. They will definitely torture him like crazy and then kill him."

"My life has been broken since I was young. My father drank and gambled, and my mother disappeared. I was sold to the council as soon as I came of age, and my days in the council were even darker. I was not treated as a human being there. Anyone there could insult me at will."

"It was Shaohu who saved me and made me feel the meaning of existence. Shaohu is the only light in my life, so I must save him."

"And the person who can save him is you."

"Shaohu said that the council is planning to assassinate you at the ministerial meeting! I know you will definitely come. I had to come find you. You are our last hope."

She lifted her face, covered in bruises.

"Fortunately, I really met you.""You will definitely save Shao Hu, you can definitely save Shao Hu, am I right?"