Chapter 98: The Baron of the Hill
lmed her nervous heart and wanted to keep some distance from Yang Lin, but there were so many people crowded on the straw mat. The moment she lay down, her body was pressed tightly against Yang Lin's,...After a moment of surprise, Zhao Deyi burst into laughter.
"What did you say Noble You mean, you are noble Humph, woman, pretending to be a noblewoman is a capital offense!"
What are you kidding me How could there possibly be nobles in a tiny little village like this
Zhao Deyi doesn't believe it.
However, Li Yuyao's next words shocked everyone.
"I am not a nobleman."
But my husband, Yang Lin, was personally bestowed the title of Relying Hill Baron by the former emperor!
"After those words, Li Yunyao shouted loudly: "Bring the imperial decree!"
Purple immediately held the imperial edict, walked forward, slowly unfolded it, and in the stunned gaze of everyone, read aloud.
“By imperial decree,Those who are in possession of talent and virtue should be awarded. Yang Lin, with his broad mind, cautiousness, diligence, righteousness, extensive knowledge, good understanding, benevolence, filial piety, deeply pleases the Emperor. He is appointed as a role model, granted the title of Marquis of K'o Shan, bestowed with land at K'o Shan village, and assigned an estate of 300 households. So it shall be!”
After finishing, the scene fell silent as a tomb.
Although the villagers couldn't understand it very well, they could more or less grasp the meaning of this imperial edict.
That is to say, the emperor thought Yang Lin was a good person, so he gave him a title
How...how could this be!
Yang Lin has lived in this mountainous village his whole life, never leaving the Jianghe County. How could the emperor possibly know about him and bestow a title upon him
So don't even mention Zhao Deyi and the others, not even the villagers dared to believe it when they heard about it.
"You, you're lying!"
Zhao Deyi glared at Yang Lin and growled, "Good! You dare to forge the imperial decree It seems you truly want to rebel!"
Yang Lin was also dumbfounded.
He's still waiting for Li Yuyao to admit she's a noble, and how did he get an imperial edict out of it The emperor even bestowed upon himself some sort of...escort viscount
Yang Lin couldn't help but smile and cry.
This imperial decree, he himself doesn't believe!
"Be bold!"
Zi Yi shouted, “The imperial decree was personally issued by the late emperor. Where do you, a mere county magistrate, get the audacity to speak out of turn! My young master is a baron directly appointed by His Majesty, with an imperial edict as proof. Anyone who doubts this, feel free to come and verify it!”
In purple robes, the edict in hand, she exuded confidence.
Zhao Deyi's master, Song Qian, hurriedly whispered, "Sir, the authenticity of the imperial edict can be verified immediately. If he truly has a title, we mustn't act rashly."
"Oh Can you verify"
Zhao Deyi is just a low-ranking official. Don't even mention receiving an imperial edict; he hasn't even seen the emperor.
Master Song Qian immediately nodded: “I read it in a book, the book says that according to imperial decree, it is made of jade and silk, embroidered with auspicious clouds and cranes, two silver dragons flying at both ends. At the top, it reads 'By Heaven's Mandate, I am Guided by Fate, Emperor,' and at the bottom, 'State Name Year Month,' written in vermilion ink and sealed with the imperial seal!”
"Alright, go and investigate. Expose these audacious scoundrels!"
Zhao Deyi waved his hand.
Song Qian hurriedly dismounted and stepped forward, respectfully taking the imperial edict from Zi Yi's hand. He examined it carefully.
Song Qian was a smart person. Although he worked for Zhao Deyi, he would not cut off his own path.
He didn't believe the imperial edict was true, but he still wanted to verify it, lest he follow Zhao Deyi and get burned!
When Song Qian got the imperial decree in his hands, he was shocked.
Although I didn't look closely, the moment I held this imperial decree in my hand, I could feel its weight. The surface was smooth and delicate, unlike any cheap counterfeit.
> Then, verify it according to the official format specified in the scripture.
The two scrolls were made of jade, of exceptionally fine quality. As they unfolded slowly, one could see the intricate silver dragon patterns swirling across them.
Upon further inspection, the auspicious clouds and cranes within are so lifelike! At the top, it clearly reads 'By Heavenly Mandate, the Emperor'! The entire imperial decree is written in vermilion ink.
"At the end of the document, it reads: 'Autumn of the twenty-eighth year of Xuande!' Above it is a royal seal bearing the inscription 'Bao of Destiny'..."
Not a single flaw!
Song Qian's hands trembled uncontrollably, and her breathing became increasingly short.
Really! This is actually true!
He had never seen a real imperial edict, but the one in his hand was exactly the same as the one described in the book!
As for the suspicions that the papal bull is a forgery
How could that be!
This imperial decree's craftsmanship is simply not something that could be produced in this remote and impoverished region!
Even the shops in Jianghe County wouldn't have such craftsmanship.
Moreover, the book he had read was not a famous classic, so it was difficult for ordinary people to know the format of an imperial edict. Even if someone forged one, it would be impossible to do so without flaws.
Within a flash of thought, Song Qian made a decisive decision that would change his destiny!
"Thump!"
He knelt directly before Yang Lin.
"Greetings, My Lord! I am Song Qian."
"Bang bang bang!"
Saying that, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Yang Lin.
"My Lord, today's events were orchestrated by Zhao Deyi. He intended to provoke you into harming him, framing you for the crime. I can vouch for this, my Lord!"
Song Qian is extremely decisive. After confirming that this imperial edict was true, he immediately realized that Zhao Deyi was finished this time!
Having made up his mind to seek a new master, he decided in that very instant.
At this moment, everyone was dumbfounded.
Yang Lin was still dazed, how did he become a nobleman out of the blue Zhao Deyi's people, surprisingly, recognized the imperial edict as genuine and knelt before him in front of everyone. This clearly showed they were planning to betray their master!
This is a good thing.
Rise up!
Yang Lin gave a nonchalant smile and said with a sigh, “I initially planned to interact with you all as an ordinary person, but what I got in return was being taken advantage of.”
"No more pretending! I'm revealing everything! I, am indeed the Baron of Relying on Mountains!"
"Zhao Deyi, you intentionally plotted to harm me, provoking me without reason. Do you know your crime"
Yang Lin looked up defiantly at Zhao Deyi, his posture commanding and powerful.
He may not have eaten pork, but he's seen pigs run. In his past life, what kind of high-ranking officials hasn't he seen on TV How to speak officialese, how to act with false authority, even if he can't learn 100%, he can learn 70% or 80%.
Although he was also clueless, with the Holy Sword in his hand and the opponent's men turning against him, of course he had to act like a lord!
Zhao Deyi and Zhou Kun were completely dumbfounded.
Although Zhao Deyi cursed Song Qian, calling him a traitorous scum and wishing ill upon his ancestors, he also knew that Song Qian was the ultimate opportunist!
He could stand before so many people, dismantle his own stage, and sever ties with himself to defect to Yang Lin, which shows he has full confidence.
Could it be that the imperial decree is actually true
Is Yang Lin really a nobleman granted by the emperor
Although he is only the smallest baron, he is still a nobleman!
There were no aristocratic families in Jianghe County whatsoever before.
Even if he was a county magistrate, even if he was the county magistrate himself, he wouldn't dare to offend a noble.
Zhao Deyi was dumbfounded.
Zhou Kun was dumbfounded.
And at this moment, the clerks were utterly dumbfounded and at a loss for words.
The person they wanted to capture transformed into a nobleman, and even Song the Scholar bowed before them. How could they dare to make a move
However, Zhao Deyi quickly regained his composure after a moment of distraction.
If Yang Lin were truly a nobleman…
Then he must die even more!
"Here! Yang Lin falsely impersonates the imperial decree, plotting rebellion. Kill this traitor!", they also felt something was off.Song Qian was stunned for a moment, then became increasingly alarmed and shocked. She stared at Yang Lin in disbelief.He has already thought of a possibility!Origina...