#389 - Chapter 389 The Figure of the Constitutional Palace
Lin Ziyang turned around in confusion to look at the person who had come.
“Dad, what's wrong? Aren't we supposed to kill all the bandits?” Lin Ziyang asked, looking at Lin Yi's serious face.
“Ziyang, the current situation is basically an open book.
Even though my Lin family has strict rules, there are always people within who betray us,
and their collaborators are definitely the other two families.
Plus, the county magistrate is watching us covetously, with insatiable greed, so Qingxi County will not be a place to stay for long.
Furthermore, with the news from the patriarch, we will leave tomorrow.
It would be even better if we could make the other two families hesitate.
Right now, our family is large and prosperous, so we are competing on information and speed.”
Lin Ziyang suddenly understood: “Dad, are you planning to make them spread false information?”
Lin Yi smiled and said: “How can it be false information? It's just a feint.
The general direction is correct, as long as the patriarch's information is accurate,
the delayed news will be enough to kill them.”
Excitement and confusion flickered in Lin Ziyang's eyes, and he continued to ask: “Then how exactly do we create a feint?”
Lin Yi gently patted Lin Ziyang's shoulder, signaling him to be patient, and then slowly said: “The patriarch has his own arrangements.
Tonight, you first prepare a few inconspicuous carriages and select some capable servants.
Tomorrow morning, we will pretend to go out to purchase supplies, but in reality, we will secretly transfer.
As for the feint, I will have the steward spread rumors, and cooperate with the elders in the family to sell some property first.
The family's foundation in Qingxi County is probably unsustainable,
however, the world is difficult, how could my Lin family not have preparations?”
“There are more preparations?” Lin Ziyang asked, his eyes widening, as he had never heard his father mention this before.
Lin Yi nodded, his expression becoming serious: “That is the Lin family's last retreat, and the patriarch would not use it unless absolutely necessary.”
“Understood, Dad. I will go prepare now, and I will not fail your trust.” Lin Ziyang said, turning to leave, but was stopped by Lin Yi.
“Ziyang, this trip is dangerous, you must be vigilant at all times, and not be careless in the slightest.
Also, be sure to protect Wan'er. Although she is young, she is smart and clever, and may be able to help you at critical moments.
Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must protect her, she is the future of the Lin family.”
Lin Ziyang nodded solemnly, a sense of responsibility surging in his heart like never before.
This departure may mean leaving his hometown,
but the future of the Lin family will be guarded by me!
The night was still dark, but the Lin residence was no longer peaceful.
Lin Ziyang quickly acted, arranging everything according to his father's instructions.
Lin Yi stayed in the residence, continuing to arrange a more detailed plan, every detail concerning the life and death of the Lin family.
The darkness before dawn is always particularly long, but for the Lin family, this is the beginning of a new life.
They will silently bid farewell to the land that nurtured them, embarking on an unknown and hopeful journey.
And all of this will quietly begin in the first ray of sunlight tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Zhang Long and Li Hu, who had escaped from the Lin residence, looked back in panic at the Lin residence, which seemed like a bottomless swamp.
“It seems that our previous arrangements have already been seen through.” Zhang Long said with some surprise.
Li Hu couldn't believe it: “Then why didn't they just pull out the nails?”
Zhang Long looked at Li Hu, who couldn't believe it, and complained inwardly: “Those family methods are all dark, you've only seen a little bit!”
But he didn't dare to say his inner thoughts directly, but instead suggested: “It seems that something big is really happening in the Lin residence, I will report to my master first, goodbye.”
“Zhang family, follow me.” After Zhang Long finished speaking, his blood energy surged, and his legs and body flashed, like a ghost in the night, leading his family's team and quickly disappearing from Li Hu's sight.
Li Hu stood there, looking in the direction where Zhang Long left, with mixed feelings in his heart.
“Could it be that the Lin residence is really going to take action?” Li Hu muttered to himself. Once involved in this kind of family struggle, a slight carelessness could lead to utter destruction.
Just as Li Hu was hesitating, a burst of rapid footsteps interrupted his thoughts.
He suddenly turned his head and saw several dark figures approaching rapidly, obviously the guards of the Lin residence.
Li Hu's heart tightened, he had to leave as soon as possible, otherwise, if he was caught, the consequences would be unimaginable.
He secretly cried out that things were bad, turned around and ran, waving his hand and leading Li's men to quickly evacuate.
“It seems that I have to find my master as soon as possible and tell him about the situation here.” Li Hu secretly calculated in his heart, deciding to find his backer first, and then make plans.
Suddenly, Li Hu's subordinate approached to report: “Brother Hu, a spy from the family has sent a message that the previous line was cut off near the Cheng residence.”
“Cheng residence? Which Cheng residence?” Li Hu didn't react.
“It's the former Hongmen sect leader's residence.”
“Tch, just an ignorant gang, even if they unified the entire Qingxi County underworld, so what?
Aren't they still obediently keeping their tails between their legs? I even drank with their high-level people before!”
The subordinate scratched his head and admired: “Brother Hu is really knowledgeable, I admire you.”
Li Hu smiled smugly, but then his face sank: “However, the line being cut off near the Cheng residence is not a good thing.
Could it be that the Lin residence and the Cheng residence are colluding?”
Hearing this, the subordinate's expression also changed: “Brother Hu, are you saying that the Lin residence's major move this time is related to the Cheng residence?”
Li Hu nodded, his brows furrowed: “We have to be on guard. Although the Cheng residence seems low-key now, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse, and their strength should not be underestimated.
If the Lin residence really joins forces with them, then our days will not be easy.”
“Then Brother Hu, what should we do?” the subordinate asked anxiously.
Li Hu pondered for a moment, then said: “You go back first and continue to monitor the movements of the Lin residence and the Cheng residence.
Report to me immediately if there is any disturbance.
As for me, I will personally go to the patriarch and tell him about the situation here.”
“Yes, Brother Hu.” The subordinate responded and then left in a hurry.
Li Hu watched the subordinate's departing figure, secretly calculating his next actions in his heart.
This matter is no small matter, and a slight carelessness could lead to eternal doom.
He must act cautiously to protect himself in this family dispute,
or even, protect himself first!
In the night, Li Hu's figure quickly disappeared into the alleys, heading towards the Li family master's residence.
