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Chapter 305 Everyone's Expectations
Lin Xingliang and Lin Chengda stared at his face until it was fully revealed to them. At that moment, they both jumped up from their chairs and asked in unison:
"Yuan Tianxiong?"
Yuan Tianxiong quickly clasped his hands in a fist and solemnly replied:
"Lord Lin, it's been a long time."
The moment Lin Xingliang saw Yuan Tianxiong, his eyes began to redden. Lin Chengda slowly walked to his side, like a bewildered child, looking him over and cautiously asking:
"Yuan Tianxiong, is it really you? You're not dead?"
Yuan Tianxiong nodded.
"Old Master Lin, I am Yuan Tianxiong. I am not dead. Aren't I standing here alive and well?"
"Then... what about Wei Jianning...?"
At this moment, Lin Chengda's heart was pounding, and Lin Xingliang's eyes were also fixed on Yuan Tianxiong. They were both hoping to hear what Yuan Tianxiong wanted to hear.
Yuan Tianxiong did not answer him, but instead took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Lin Xingliang.
"Lord Lin, you'll understand once you've read this letter."
Lin Chengda became a little anxious upon hearing this.
"I'm asking you, is Wei Jianning still alive? Why aren't you answering me?"
Seeing that Lin Chengda was getting anxious, Yuan Tianxiong quickly nodded.
"Yes, not only is the young master still alive, but he has also returned."
"Really?"
Lin Chengda was a little excited. After spinning around in place, he clapped his hands excitedly.
"I knew it! Our Northern Wei wouldn't just fall like this! Where is he? Tell me quickly, where is he?"
Lin Xingliang looked at the letter in his hand, his hands trembling, and replied:
“He’s in Pingyang City and asked me to meet him. Father, I’m going now.”
"I'll go with you too."
"No, it would be arouse suspicion if we, father and son, went out of the city together. You should stay in the mansion and wait for my good news."
Lin Chengda nodded and gave instructions:
"You must persuade him to overthrow the new emperor before these innocent people are executed, and let him ascend the throne. Only then can the Northern Wei Kingdom be saved!"
Seemingly too disappointed with the current emperor, Lin Xingliang, who had always disliked conflict, nodded heavily in agreement. He was also eager to see Wei Jianning, who had come back from the dead.
Seeing this, Yuan Tianxiong clasped his hands in greeting again and said:
"Lord Lin, we haven't been back for five years. We don't know what the court has become. Is Zhu Kui a trustworthy person?"
Lin Xingliang nodded after a moment's thought.
"Perhaps not before, but now it is. After the late emperor died, he desperately tried to take Consort Liang out of the palace. The Empress Dowager issued an edict to deduct a year's salary from him and demote him. This time, when the new emperor ascended the throne, the first person he dealt with was him. He was furious about this, but he was helpless against this emperor and empress dowager who did not play by the rules."
As he spoke, he kept rubbing his hands together, muttering excitedly.
“I used to think that rebellion was a heinous crime, but now I think that as long as Wei Jianning is alive, this rebellion is justified and a good thing to rid the people of a scourge. Besides… Wei Jianning’s mother is currently at Zhu Kui’s house. You can probably guess what kind of relationship they have!”
Lin Xingliang's words made Yuan Tianxiong seem to understand something.
"You mean Consort Liang and Lord Zhu..."
"Alright, this is not something you or I should be guessing about. If you're planning to go find Zhu Kui, go now. I'll make some preparations here and head to Pingyang City to see Wei Jianning immediately."
Upon seeing this, Yuan Tianxiong bowed to the two men and bid them farewell before heading straight to Zhu Kui's house.
Lin Chengxing paced back and forth excitedly, saying:
"Now we're saved! Now the Northern Wei Kingdom is saved! Wei Jianning is still alive! He's incredibly lucky to still be alive!"
“He’s been hiding for five years, but he can’t hide anymore. He must be back because he can’t stand the despicable things Wei Jianye has done.”
"Wei Jianye, do you think no one in the entire Northern Wei Kingdom can deal with you? The one who can deal with you is back, hahaha!"
Seeing his excited expression, Lin Xingliang was also moved and waved his hands repeatedly.
"Father, the matter has been secretly accomplished. Do not announce it to anyone yet. I will go and make preparations now, and leave the city immediately to meet with him."
Lin Chengda waved his hand impatiently, urging them on.
"go Go!"
The dark clouds that had been hanging over him seemed to be blown away the moment Yuan Tianxiong appeared.
Grand Commandant's Office
Since Liang Ying moved to the Grand Commandant's mansion, she has been pampered by Zhu Kui, which has caused the concubines in the mansion to fight constantly, making the Grand Commandant's mansion unusually lively during this period.
However, now that Liang Ying is living under someone else's roof, she has wisely put away her previous arrogance and lives cautiously every day.
It was noon, and Zhu Kui's family was sitting around the table eating. Zhu Kui's son, Zhu Zheng, muttered to himself as he ate his rice:
"There'll be some excitement in three days!"
Zhu Kui frowned slightly and reminded him in a low voice:
"Stop saying such treasonous things in the future."
Zhu Zheng, however, looked up at him defiantly.
"How is this outrageous? Isn't this the truth? There will be killings in three days, lots of people. It's going to be quite a spectacle."
"Snapped!"
Zhu Kui angrily slammed down his chopsticks, and Liang Ying quickly comforted him, "Master, don't be angry."
Upon seeing this, one of the concubines snorted disdainfully.
"Who do you think you are? You have no right to speak at this table!"
Another concubine echoed this sentiment.
"Exactly, you should just go back to your cold palace and wait to die. What are you doing jumping around in front of the master all day? Shameless."
"Shut up."
Zhu Kui slammed his hand on the table as he angrily rebuked:
"I have reminded you many times that Liang Ying is a guest in the Grand Commandant's mansion. Your rudeness to her is tantamount to rudeness to me. Are you deaf, or do you have a bad memory?"
It turned out that Zhu Kui, due to his and Liang Ying's status, only dared to bring her into the mansion, but dared not give her a formal title, and could only let her stay as a guest for the time being.
However, he would always sneak into Liang Ying's room at night, which made the two concubines resentful, so they targeted her in every way.
Seeing Zhu Kui's anger, everyone fell silent. Zhu Fangfei, displeased, urged him on:
"It's so noisy all day long, Dad. If this house keeps going like this, I'm moving back to my Kunlun Mountain."
Upon seeing this, Zhu Kui immediately discussed the matter:
"Fei'er, don't worry, if anyone dares to make a fuss again, I'll divorce her."
These words had a deterrent effect; both concubines were so frightened that they lowered their heads and began to eat, neither daring to utter another word.
Zhu Kui had no appetite. He sighed, got up, and was about to leave when someone stepped forward and said:
"My lord, someone outside is requesting an audience."
“Go back and tell them I’m not feeling well and shouldn’t see guests.”
His tone was a little impatient. Recently, there had been internal strife in the court, and more and more people were coming to him to complain. But what could he do?
Lin Xingliang claimed illness and refused to attend court. The emperor granted his request, and Lin Xingliang also wanted to refuse to attend court, but the emperor said that as long as he was alive, he had to attend court, or he would be punished for deceiving the emperor. Lin Xingliang was very annoyed by this, but he had no choice.
"But the other party said that he was an old friend of yours, and that you must see him."
'Old friend? '
Zhu Kui looked at the servant with a face full of suspicion.
"Which old friend? What did they look like?"