The next day, the prince called him to the governor's duty room.

The prince looked through a few pieces of letter paper, saw him entering the door, and said:

"I have known about your relationship with Governor Cao's son-in-law for a long time. This operation to destroy Nanjing Tankou also benefited from his help." After saying this, he paused and looked at Du Wenlin quietly.

Du Wenlin had already guessed the content of today's chat, but the other party didn't bring it up, and he couldn't say it first.

"Yeah, the factory workers are aware of it, and that's indeed the case."

"I received a secret report saying that Mrs. Cao also joined the 'Red Faction'. Do you know about this?"

"I'll tell you when I get back to the factory that my subordinate did know about the matter. He just didn't report it in time due to personal reasons. He deserves death." Du Wenlin knelt down.

"Alas..." Wang Gonggong sighed and turned over the materials in his hands:

"Those who knew the secret from Changzhou Branch and Nanjing Tankou died one by one. Do you think there is something wrong with it?"

Now that this matter was mentioned, Du Wenlin knew that there was no point in hiding it.

If you grit your teeth and refuse to admit it, it will not only make the situation more difficult, but it will also be useless in the end.

If he wants you to speak, ask yourself if you can't withstand the various punishments of Dongchang with your own perseverance.

Now that we already know the outcome, it’s better to take the initiative. The outcome depends on God’s will:

"The deaths of those people were also caused by my subordinates."

When he said this, Wang Gonggong seemed a little surprised. He did not expect that he would admit it without hesitation, which caught him off guard.

After pondering for a moment, he said:

"You can admit it on your own initiative, which shows that you are not a cunning and evil person, and you are not irredeemable. Get up and speak."

Du Wenlin stood up and lowered his head to listen to the instruction.

"Did you do the silencing alone, or was there someone else involved?"

"It was done by one of my subordinates." Du Wenlin took the initiative to take on the matter. Instead of dragging Governor Cao along with him, he might as well take it all in. For him, there would be no difference in the outcome.

The prince stared at him and said nothing for a long time.

Du Wenlin has made up his mind that what has been done has been done and there is no room for reversal. Moreover, he does not regret everything he has done.

"Do you know what the consequences will be if you kill someone privately just to silence them?" Wang Gonggong's voice was filled with chills.

"I'm not sure what kind of consequences I will have to bear if I go back to the factory, but I know it's very serious!"

"Do you know where the informant got this information? It was from the chief helmsman of the Red Faction Sect. Even if you kill all the people in Jiangnan, you still can't hide Mrs. Cao's secret.

Didn't you think of that?"

"I have thought of this a long time ago. I just want to keep the secret secret for the time being and talk about the affairs of the general manager later." What Du Wenlin said is the truth.

"Young people don't care about the end when doing things, and don't even think about how it will end." Wang Gonggong sighed again.

Du Wenlin couldn't say anything more and could only stand there and listen.

"If Mrs. Cao's admission to Christianity were publicized, the admonishment officials in the court would not spare Governor Cao, and his career would be over. Although he has always been known for his integrity, since Mrs. Cao has such a background, he will have no choice but to leave her.

Blame! It’s impossible not to be implicated.”

"That's what the factory worker said!" Du Wenlin responded, seeming to think that there was still room for maneuver in this matter.

"At the same time, if your murder and silencing is known to outsiders, not only will your future be unsafe, but your life will also be at risk." Wang Gonggong's words are not alarmist. Du Wenlin has long thought of the consequences of the matter being revealed. This is indeed the case.

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"Alas! I don't know where Ling'er heard the news. She went home last night and cried and begged me to help you get through this difficult time. The girl is old and has serious thoughts. She knows how to protect the people she likes. I'll put this matter aside first.

Now, let's think about how to resolve the upcoming danger. It's really difficult. If you have nothing to do these days, go and spend more time with Ling'er. You might have to go out on a mission again in a few days."

Du Wenlin breathed a sigh of relief at Eunuch Wang's words. He knew that he and Governor Cao were safe for the time being, but he had to find a way to make Ling'er happy.

News came from Fusi in Beizhen that the bronze medal was held by Ying Muguang, the general banner of the Tiger Group. Ying Muguang had been working as a secret agent near Huai'an and Yangzhou ten years ago. He later disappeared and no news was ever returned.

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Now that the bronze medal has reappeared, there is finally news about it.

Wang Gonggong ordered Du Wenlin and Wang Ling to take Ronger directly to Beizhen Fusi to implement the matter.

When the three of them arrived at Fusi, Beizhen, they happened to meet Tu Qianjun on duty and led them into the commander's duty room.

When Commander Luo Sigong saw the three people arriving, he hurriedly greeted them to sit down and looked at Ronger carefully:

"This girl really looks like her father. I was a Qianhu household more than ten years ago. At that time, her father Ying Muguang had not yet joined the dark group. He often went out with me to perform tasks, so I had a close friendship with him. Later,

I went to the south alone to work as a secret agent, but unfortunately I never came back." As he spoke, his eyes became red.

Everyone was pitiful and silent, but Rong'er cried softly.

Commander Luo patted her shoulder gently:

"Finally, the sky is wise, and we have left a descendant for Brother Ying. You must have suffered a lot in these years. Tell me about your experience, okay?"

Wang Ling continued:

"Let me say it for her."

He described in detail what he learned from Taoist Xuankong, and everyone was filled with sighs after listening to it.

"Since Rong'er possesses martial arts skills, he will work in our Beizhen Fusi from now on, taking over his father's position as commander-in-chief and enjoying the treatment of the commander-in-chief. It's just that he is still young and will not be assigned specific work for the time being. He usually follows the director of the division.

Elders learn from work experience and practice martial arts. In just a few years, you will be a heroine."

Du Wenlin quickly asked Rong'er to thank him, but Rong'er was obedient and knelt down:

"Thank you uncle for taking care of me!"

Commander Luo held up his hands, and it was obvious that he also liked this girl very much.

Du Wenlin and Wang Ling said goodbye and went out. Rong'er was going to go back with them, but Commander Luo asked her to stay in the Zhenfu Division temporarily today to register her identity and send someone back to Dongchang in the afternoon.

Two horses bridle together, walking slowly on the suburban path.

"The position of general banner is the seventh rank. At such a young age, Rong'er's rank is as high as that of the county magistrate." Du Wenlin said with a smile.

Wang Ling sighed slightly:

"The girl's life will be settled in the future, and her parents can feel at ease in heaven."

As he spoke, he looked up at the sun in the sky:

"It's really hot today, why don't you go to the river and cool down under the shade of a tree for a while before leaving?"

Du Wenlin did not object, dismounted, went to the willow tree by the river, and sat down facing the river.

Wang Ling sat down side by side, looked at the calm river water, and said quietly:

"Do you still remember Changdang Lake? We sat side by side like this when we climbed up from the lake. We were still strangers at that time, but the scenery in our eyes was a hundred times better than here."

Du Wenlin remained silent, feeling conflicted.

To be honest, Wang Ling's character is not bad, and her appearance is enough to make all men stop and look back, but she really doesn't want to accept this relationship.

However, can I refuse?

Governor Cao's future and the safety of his family seem to be tied to him.

He didn't want to deceive her feelings, but he felt unable to refuse.

He knew that Wang Gonggong was the most popular person in front of the emperor, and all the officials in the court had to respect him. Moreover, the emperor was now relying on him to track down the "Red Faction Sect", and he had become a man who could tell the truth.

Luo Sigong, the commander of the Jinyiwei, was originally on the same level as him, but he had to be respectful to him and obey his orders with peace of mind.

The matter of murdering witnesses between himself and Governor Cao can be a big or small matter. At the most serious level, it is deceiving the emperor and ignoring the superiors. At the most small level, those people deserve what they deserve.

At present, the only one who can settle this matter is Wang Gonggong.

He didn't care about his own safety, but what should Cuizhu do? What about Governor Cao's future?

If things were allowed to develop, and Governor Cao was removed from his official position and the whole family was exiled, it would be a light thing.

"What did you remember again?" Wang Ling stared at him with a pair of almond eyes and asked softly.

"Oh, I think of my trip to Jiangnan. It didn't last long, but I experienced a lot of things." He lied.

"Oh, two months have passed in the blink of an eye, but it still seems like it happened yesterday."

"Time makes people grow old. Fortunately, you and I are in our prime and have nothing to do with old age." Du Wenlin smiled.

Wang Ling leaned gently on his shoulder, her eyebrows lowered, enjoying the brief warmth.

The treetops moved slightly and the river rippled.

The cool breeze came and took away the stifling heat wave.

Du Wenlin's heart beat faster. He was already a young man who understood love and was also attracted to beautiful women.

He resisted Wang Ling from the beginning but now he has gradually adapted to a distant relationship with her. Although there is no love, the girl's passion is burning his heart.

Cao Cuizhu's figure did not fade away, but the tender entanglement of the girl beside him did not disgust him either.

What's more, now she may be the judge of life and death for herself and Governor Cao's family.

With the power of his adoptive father, Wang Gonggong, he can save them from eternal disaster, and he can also let them live their lives.

Accept her feelings? But Cao Cuizhu has firmly taken root in his heart, where should he put her?

This contradiction is really a headache!

The fish jumped out of the water, causing ripples.

Wang Ling was really like a fish constantly jumping into the water, making her mood fluctuate.

The next day, Yang Cheng and Yang Shangshu sent a message to invite Du Wenlin to his home.

After get off work, Du Wenlin rode directly to Yang Mansion.

Yang Shangshu also just returned from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, changed into casual clothes and went to greet him outside the court in person.

After sitting down, Yang Shangshu smiled and said:

"It's been a while since I came back to the capital. I feel like it's better to stay at home? At least I don't have to travel around day and night to fight."

Du Wenlin scratched his head and replied with a smile:

"When I first started going out, I really wasn't used to the kind of life in the world, but now I feel better about being outside. Although there are some risks, there is excitement and excitement that those who sit in the duty room all day long will never experience."

At this point, I seemed to feel that it was inappropriate to say this, so I quickly explained:

"I mean, working step by step in the ministry will make people feel exhausted after a long time."

Yang Shangshu took a sip of tea and said with a smile:

"Who would have thought that the number one scholar of this dynasty would actually fall in love with the life of the world?"

Du Wenlin felt a little embarrassed and started scratching his head again.

"The emperor told me privately today that he wants to see you and let you enter the palace tomorrow."

When Du Wenlin heard that the emperor wanted to summon him, he felt a little different.

Since he became an official, he has not made any special achievements. He just went on a business trip to Jiangnan with the people from Dongchang. Now the emperor wants to see me, but I don't know why?

"It is a great honor for me, a sixth-grade official, to receive your majesty's love. Wan Sheng is just confused, why did your majesty summon me?"

"Both the prince and I neglected the emperor in your performance during your trip to the south of the Yangtze River. The emperor was very impressed with your talents and said that he did not expect you to have the demeanor of a general at such a young age. You could make such achievements on your first business trip. With time, you will be able to achieve such great results."

The ability is even more incomparable." Yang Shangshu took a sip of tea, paused, and looked at Du Wenlin, as if he wanted to see through his bright future, which made Du Wenlin squirm.

Yang Shangshu continued:

"Nowadays, there are evil cults inside that are constantly stirring up trouble, and there are chaos in Gansu outside. The imperial court is in urgent need of talented people to be used by the country. The emperor will summon you to Beijing tomorrow, probably to entrust you with an important task."

Du Wenlin was very excited. No matter what job the emperor assigned him, he felt honored. After all, there were almost no examples of a small official like him being called into the palace to see the emperor.

"You and Cao Shipin, the governor of Yingtian, are your son-in-law." Yang Shangshu suddenly asked.

Du Wenlin's heart skipped a beat, and he thought to himself: Did Yang Shangshu also get the news that Mrs. Cao had joined the religion?

"Well, I have reported this to Mr. Yang."

"I'm just asking by the way." After speaking, Yang Shangshu sighed and said with a slight regret:

"Since I was saved by you, my little girl Yin Ping has often mentioned your name."

Du Wenlin breathed a sigh of relief, but there was another worry in his heart. How could he not understand what Yang Shangshu meant? It was a pity that he had to disappoint Miss Yinping.

I couldn't help but think of her curly figure and pretty face, and sighed softly, speechless.
Chapter completed!