Chapter 481
Chapter 481 Something Unusual
Gu Bingyan had long heard of Lin San's eloquence and cunning. Seeing Lin San's sinister smile, he instantly calmed down. He snorted and said coldly, "Lord Lin, your arrival is timely. Do you recognize General Xu Zhen, the commander of the city's defense? He trespassed into the royal mansion and even broke into the inner residence. I suspect he has ulterior motives and was about to send him to the Ministry of War for investigation."
Lin Wanrong glanced at Xu Zhen and chuckled, "You mean this General Xu? I know him, know him well, in fact. We've fought together."
Gu Bingyan snorted disdainfully, "I suspect it's more than just having fought together. If I remember correctly, General Xu Zhen followed you during the campaign against the White Lotus sect. He was among the top commanders under you, as reported by Minister Xu Wei of the Ministry of Revenue to His Majesty. Am I wrong, Lord Lin?"
Lin Wanrong looked at him, feigning surprise, and laughed heartily, "Oh, is that so? My, if you hadn't reminded me, I would've forgotten. As you know, I've always been indifferent to fame and fortune. It's you, Mr. Gu, who remembers even my minor achievements, and for that, I am truly embarrassed."
As the two spoke, the tension between them intensified. Behind Gu Bingyan, a hundred strong men armed with sharp weapons subtly shifted their stance. Xu Zhen, not one to be underestimated, subtly signaled, and a group of Divine Mechanism Unit soldiers advanced, their rapid-firing crossbows aimed squarely at those in front, gleaming darkly.
Seeing Lin San's evasive words, Gu Bingyan gave a cold laugh and declared loudly, "Lord Lin, today is not the day to discuss military achievements. This is a residence bestowed by the late Emperor, a place where his royal descendants reside. It holds a lofty status. You not only condoned your soldiers trespassing into the royal mansion at night and breaking into the inner residence, but you also engaged in violence and arson. What exactly are you plotting? If you don't explain yourself clearly today, no matter who you are, I will report you to the Imperial Palace and ask His Majesty to administer justice!"
Gu Bingyan was indeed a tough opponent; he had just accused Lin San of several severe crimes in a few sentences. Anyone less courageous would have probably retreated in fear by now.
"Report me?" Lin Wanrong put on an innocent face, spreading his hands, "Mr. Gu, what are you accusing me of? Condoning my subordinates to trespass into the royal mansion at night? That hardly makes sense."