Chapter 13
Chapter 13: Were not familiar, just call me handsome guy!
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At this moment, everyone noticed Lin Beifan standing aside.
âHey, young man, who are you?â
âWhen did you come here?â
âYou look like a scholar!â
Lin Beifan showed a bright smile. âI heard everyone discussing the Night Hero and I became curious, so I came to listen!â
âI see,â said the same old man from before, still trying to act wise, âYoung man, what should we call you?â
âWeâre not familiar, just call me âLiang Zaiâ!'â replied Lin Beifan earnestly.
âLiang Zai?â The old man wrinkled his brow.
âYes!â Lin Beifan happily responded.
âLiang ZaiâŚâ The old man repeated, feeling that the name was strange and difficult to pronounce.
Overcoming the weird feeling in his heart, he asked, âWhere are you from? You look like a scholar.â
(Tln: Liang Zai means handsome guy)
Lin Beifan nodded. âI am indeed a scholar. I got tired of studying so I came out for a walk to relax! Please continue to actively discuss the Night Hero, praise him to your heartâs content, and donât worry about me!â
After he finished speaking, Lin Beifanâs face showed a pure and curious expression.
It must be said that Lin Beifanâs face was very deceptive, making everyone unconsciously let their guard down.
âGreat, then letâs continue talking!â The old man slapped his thigh and changed his posture.
âWhen it comes to the Night Hero, he really is a righteous and kind-hearted person! He helps the needy and is generous with his wealth. It is said that in just the past two nights, he has already given out more than one million taels of silver!â
âYes, itâs amazing! One million taels of silver can be thrown out like itâs nothing, and ordinary people canât do that! I know many old comrades who have greatly improved their lives because of this money!â
âItâs a pity that I havenât seen what he looks like, otherwise I would really like to make a placard for him and offer incense day and night!â
Lin Beifan listened while laughing so hard his eyes couldnât stay open.
âKeep praising me, praise me to death, no need to pity me!â
But at that moment, the old man sighed, âSpeaking of the Night Knight, I remember another person!â
âWho?â
âThe current top scholar Lin Beifan!â
âWhat happened to him?â
The old man looked around, then glanced at Lin Beifan, and whispered, âYou should have heard about it. When he searched the home of Former Minister Zuo Xiangquan two days ago, he embezzled nearly two million taels of silver!â
Everyone gasped, âThatâs so much!â
âAnd just yesterday, when he searched the house of the Imperial Censor, he embezzled a lot of money again!â
Everyone gasped again, âHe even dares to embezzle money from Imperial Censors?â
One person interrupted, âOld Xu, is it true? He embezzled two million taels and also embezzled money from Imperial Censors? This top scholarâs courage is too big! To be honest, I donât really believe it!â
The old man became unhappy, âHow could it be fake?â
The old man looked around again, and also glanced at the smiling Lin Beifan. He whispered, âLet me tell you, after searching the house, the top scholar had his servant carry two large boxes around town, many people saw it! Itâs just that they found nothing so it ended there. But I donât believe heâs innocent!â
At this time, an old man interjected, âWhat Old Xu said is true! My neighborâs second cousinâs brother-in-law is an official, and he was there at the scene, he saw how Lin Beifan embezzled! He got drunk last night and told us this story, he even said he has never seen such a corrupt person!â
Everyone couldnât help shaking their heads and sighing.
âThis is really a tragedy!â
âEmpress Majesty opened up the imperial examinations and originally planned to recruit talented individuals, but who knew they would end up recruiting such a person?â
âBeing so corrupt as a small official, how will he end up in the future?â
âOne is generous and the other is crazily greedy! They are both human, but why is there such a huge gap?âjosei
âAh, those who are righteous often end up being betrayed by those who study!â
âOur court has gained another corrupt official, and life is becoming increasingly difficult!â
The old man took the opportunity to lecture Lin Beifan, using his seniority to teach him: âYoung man, you are also someone who studies! Study well and serve the court, work for the well-being of the people, but donât become like that top scholar who lose his conscience as he study more!â
Lin Beifan nodded repeatedly, âWhat the senior said is true, I have learned my lesson!â
âHmm, the younger generation can be taught!â
It was at this moment that an old man squinted his eyes and stared seriously at Lin Beifan.
He felt like he had seen this person somewhere before.
Then, suddenly, he cried out in surprise and fell to the ground, pointing trembling fingers at Lin Beifan, âHeâs the new top scholar, Lin Beifan!!!â
The scene exploded.
âWhat? Heâs the new top scholar, Lin Beifan?â
âWhy is he here?â
âIs this a joke?â
Everyone looked at the smiling Lin Beifan in amazement, unable to believe this fact.
Lin Beifan stood up, stood with his hands behind his back, and smiled, âYes, I am Lin Beifan, the corrupt official you all talk about!â