Chapter 440 Please save me, Lord
Geng Zhipeng raised a proud smile on his lips and gave an order.
"It is not appropriate for scandals to touch farmland. Drag him to the barren mountains and deal with him later."
In this way, Lin Mu was dragged all the way to the foot of the barren mountain by them.
Lin Mu’s face turned pale and he kept begging for mercy.
"Master Geng, please spare my life... please spare my life..."
After confirming that the guards did not follow, they guarded on both sides and let Lin Mu go.
Recognizing that they were all his own people, Lin Mu brushed off the dust on his body and addressed them solemnly.
"Thank you all for the rescue."
The guards saluted solemnly.
"I wish you the best, Lord Lin."
Geng Zhipeng was shocked when he saw this.
"This……"
"Although you are in the Supervisory Office, your responsibility is to ensure the safety of everyone in the Fengzheng Office. How dare you disobey Lord Tao's orders and let Lin Mu go without permission?"
At this point, he suddenly realized.
"I understand. When Fengzhengtai was selecting guards, you were the informants sent by the Supervisory Office. Is that right?"
"There are so many guards at Fengzhengtai, how can I pick you guys as informants? How can this be absurd?"
Lin Mu looked helpless.
"Master Geng is so tireless in his acting?"
Geng Zhipeng frowned with a look of confusion.
"What do you mean?"
The shock in his pupils became more and more intense. He couldn't believe it and asked a lot of questions.
"Could it be that I am also an informant sent by King Dijin?"
Lin Mu cooperated with him and told the truth.
"You were originally under the command of Prince Chen, but were later persuaded to surrender by Lord Ning, the governor of the state. Since last year, you have been investigating the news of Feng Zhengtai for Lord Ning. You are not a subordinate of Prince Dijin."
Geng Zhipeng dismounted from his horse, looked straight at Lin Mu, and replied with a smile.
"But now, I am a subject of King Dijin. If Lord Ning changes his mind, I will follow him."
Lin Mu smiled back and asked curiously.
"Master Geng seems to be keen on acting?"
Geng Zhipeng scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Practicing hibernation has become a habit since last year. Sir Lin, please forgive me for making fun of you."
Lin Mu showed a trace of panic, took a step back and bowed.
"No, no, Lord Geng, your words are too serious. I haven't congratulated Lord Geng yet. Congratulations on your promotion to Prime Minister."
Geng Zhipeng responded with a pleasant expression and modestly.
"Happy together."
Lin Mu straightened his clothes and prepared to perform the ceremony.
"I am Lin Mu, your humble servant, and I respectfully wish Lord Geng well."
Without waiting for Lin Mu to kneel down, Geng Zhipeng threw down the reins and hurried to help him.
"How dare I accept such a great gift? You and I are colleagues, Lord Lin, you don't have to be polite."
He asked as he took the reins again.
"Feng Zhengshi, how do you choose?"
Lin Mu reached into his sleeve, took out the sealed book, and presented it with both hands.
"Sages, all have been registered. Please review them, Lord Geng."
Geng Zhipeng responded with a smile and took the book.
"it is good."
He was not in a hurry to check and arranged Lin Mu's affairs first.
"Please, my lords, escort you back to the city."
Lin Mu expressed concern.
"They are protecting me, what will you do?"
Geng Zhipeng raised his eyebrows and smiled, his words showing that he was in a good position to handle the situation.
"I have the King's guards at my disposal. I am safe here. Lord Lin, please go back without worry. From now on, we will continue to act according to Lord Ning's plan."
Lin Mu's face was calm and polite.
"Yes, I resign from my humble position."
Geng Zhipeng nodded and smiled, saying goodbye to him.
"Well, Master Lin, take care."
The breeze blows across the wheat fields, playing a natural melody across the fields.
The steed gallops with the wind, running from the outskirts of Beijing to the inner city. The scenery along the way is full of beauty, stretching to the horizon and connecting with the white clouds, which is refreshing.
After returning to Shengjing, Lin Mu did not go to Prince Chen's Mansion immediately. Instead, he secretly delivered the message, reported the progress of the plan to Yan Yu, and then prepared for the next step.
It was not until the sun set that he ran to the main gate of Prince Chen's Mansion alone in a disheveled state, looking extremely weak and seemingly seriously injured.
"My Lord... My Lord, help me..."
Seeing this, the servant helped Lin Mu to the hall.
As soon as he saw Gu Nianting, Lin Mu burst into tears and knelt down on his knees.
"Your Majesty!"
He was in a shabby figure and ragged clothes. One could tell at a glance that he must have suffered a great injustice.
Gu Nianting was shocked and worried. He left his seat, took two steps at a time, ran to Lin Mu, and helped him up with his own hands.
"Master Lin, what happened?"
"Who bullied you? Are you hurt?"
"Why did you come back alone? Where are my guards?"
Lin Mu covered his chest and breathed heavily, as if he was seriously injured and in great pain.
"Lord Tao sent Lord Feng Zhengzhong, Prime Minister Geng, to the outskirts of the capital to work with me in selecting talented people for military farming. I also gave him another order to behead me on the spot. I won't ask him about the rest. He will give me an answer later..."
Gu Nianting was stunned in shock.
"what?!"
Feeling that Lin Mu might faint at any time, Gu Nianting carefully supported him and made him sit down.
"Didn't my guards protect you?"
Lin Muchu shook her head, trembling with fear, as if she was still in danger.
"My Lords, not only did you stand by and watch, you offered me up."
All of Gu Nianting's shock turned into anger.
"Ah? How dare they do this?!"
Lin Mu lost all her composure and sobbed, clutching Gu Nianting's sleeve as if she were clutching a life-saving straw.
"I tried my best to escape from the clutches of the devil. Thinking about it now, I still feel scared. Please save me, Your Majesty!"
Gu Nianting stared at Lin Mu with a firm look.
"Don't be afraid. I will protect you."
After comforting her, he turned his head to look at Wu Yan.
"Wu Yan."
Wu Yan had no intention of watching Lin Mu's performance. He was intently staring at the sunset outside the window, waiting for the busy work to be over so that he could return home and rest.
Seeing that today's busy work was about to end, he suddenly heard the prince calling him. His face suddenly darkened and he was reluctant to respond.
"My subordinate is here."
Gu Nianting frowned, his face showing anger.
"Ride as fast as you can, rush to Fengzhengtai and bring Tao Kangping and Geng Zhipeng to me!"
He glanced at the rest of the people and gave the order angrily.
"All of you must follow, and make sure you bring the person to me."
After responding, Wu Yan left Prince Chen's Mansion with a group of assassins in a menacing manner.
Facing Lin Mu, Gu Nianting temporarily put away his anger and looked at him with concern.
"Is Lord Lin injured?"
"Should I ask the doctor in my palace to treat you, or should I ask someone to bring the medicine box and I will help you heal your wounds?"
Lin Mu stopped crying and burst into laughter.
"Please don't worry, my lord. I am fine."
Gu Nianting didn't understand and was stunned and confused.
"Then why did you behave like that just now?"
"What happened?"
Lin Mu poured a cup of tea and presented it to Gu Nianting as a way of currying favor.
"Just now, in front of everyone, it was inconvenient for me to speak."
"Actually, this is what happened."
"Lord Geng knows that the prince values me, so he kept it a secret from Lord Tao and let me go."
"He said that the two masters Qi and Tao secretly planned to visit Prince Chen's mansion with the book, and subtly lead me to take the initiative to select the chief attendant. In this way, they can lure me to the outskirts of the capital and get rid of the thorn in their side quietly."
"Lord Geng is in a dilemma. On the one hand, he cannot betray the prince's kindness; on the other hand, he cannot disobey Lord Tao's orders. Therefore, he came up with this idea..."
After listening to his story, Gu Nianting suddenly understood.
"I never expected that they came here with the book just to get rid of you."
"I understand everything. When he comes over, I will give him a good beating!"