Shenwu Yutianlei

Chapter 266 Liu Zheng

Everyone sat down in the room one by one. Liu Zheng's eyes slowly swept around, finally fixed on Lin Zhen, and slowly said: "Brother Lin, you and I are both important officials in the court, some things are better to be frank."

Lin Zhen was shocked when he heard this. He knew the deep meaning behind Liu Zheng's words, but he remained calm on the surface and responded calmly: "Brother Liu, you can say whatever you want."

Liu Zheng smiled slightly, but there was something elusive in that smile. He continued, "The court has been changing recently, and various forces are surging. Brother Lin must have noticed it. This situation is like a turbulent wave. If you are not careful, you will be swept into it and smashed to pieces. I came here this time to discuss with Brother Lin how we should deal with the changes in the situation. If we can work together, with our strength and wisdom, we will be able to gain a firm foothold in this treacherous court and seek greater benefits." Liu Zheng's eyes revealed a hint of ambition and expectation.

Lin Zhen's mind was like a mirror. He knew clearly that Liu Zheng wanted to win him over and form his own power. He looked calm and said lightly: "Brother Liu, the affairs of the court will be decided by the emperor. As ministers, we only need to do our job well. We should be loyal to the emperor and not have unreasonable expectations. We should put the country and the people's welfare first, instead of doing whatever it takes for personal gain." Lin Zhen's words were full of justice and determination.

Liu Zheng's expression changed slightly. He obviously didn't expect Lin Zhen to answer like this. His eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, and his tone became tough: "Brother Lin, don't refuse a toast. The situation in the court is complicated now, and all parties are fighting for power and interests. If you don't cooperate with me, I'm afraid your future will not be easy. I advise you to think it over carefully and don't make a decision that you will regret." Liu Zheng's words were obviously threatening.

Lin Zhen looked directly at Liu Zheng without fear, his eyes revealing firmness and courage. He said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "Brother Liu, what do you mean by this? I, Lin Zhen, am upright and have devoted myself to the court and the people. I have never had any selfish thoughts. I am not afraid of anyone's threats, and I will never go along with you and do things that are detrimental to the court and the people. I believe that justice will eventually defeat evil, and fairness is in the hearts of the people." Lin Zhen's voice echoed in the house, showing his indomitable spirit and courage.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room became tense, and the tension between the two people became stronger. The air seemed to be frozen, making people feel depressed and uneasy.

At this moment, Liu Xuan, who had been standing behind Liu Zheng, suddenly said, "Uncle Lin, my father is doing this for everyone's good. The situation is turbulent now and people are living in hardship. If we don't unite and deal with this difficult situation together, I'm afraid we will all be implicated. Not only will our own lives and property be threatened, but even our families and friends will not be spared." There was a hint of worry and anxiety in Liu Xuan's words.

Lin Zhen glanced at Liu Xuan, secretly alert in his heart. Liu Xuan seemed gentle and polite, but in fact he was scheming. Every word he said seemed to have been carefully calculated, which made people have to be on guard. Lin Zhen said: "What my nephew said is not unreasonable, but I, Lin Zhen, have my own principles in doing things, and I hope Brother Liu understands. I will not give up my beliefs and dignity for the sake of temporary safety and interests. I believe that as long as we stick to the right path, we will always find a way to solve the problem." Lin Zhen's words were full of firmness and confidence.

Liu Zheng looked at Lin Zhen, his eyes full of anger and helplessness. He knew that it would be impossible to convince Lin Zhen to cooperate with him today. He snorted coldly, stood up, and planned to take Liu Xuan away.

However, at this moment, his consciousness moved and he noticed Shen Yun and Lin Ruyi hiding behind him and eavesdropping. A subtle cunning flashed in his eyes, as if he had thought of something interesting, so Liu Zheng continued to sit down, picked up the teacup on the table again with a smile, and took a sip gently, as if the unpleasantness just now had never happened.

"Since Brother Lin is not interested in this for the time being, let's not talk about this topic." Liu Zheng seemed to have forgotten his previous unhappiness, and he chatted with Lin Zhen again in a relaxed tone. He still had that seemingly kind smile on his face, making it difficult to guess what he was really thinking.

"Thank you, Brother Liu, for your understanding." Lin Zhen responded, but in his heart he was wondering what Liu Zheng's sudden change was all about.

"I heard that Brother Lin found a good son-in-law who is Mr. Huo's favorite disciple. I wonder if you can call him out so that we can meet him." Liu Zheng said seemingly casually, but his eyes glanced in the direction behind Lin Zhen intentionally or unintentionally.

Lin Zhen naturally discovered the hiding Shen Yun and the other two, and he secretly thought that something was wrong. Just as he was about to refuse, Liu Xuan also said, "Uncle Lin, I have admired Mr. Huo for a long time. It would be a great thing if I could meet his disciple today. I hope Uncle Lin will help me." Liu Xuan had a sincere expression on his face, but Lin Zhen clearly felt that there seemed to be something hidden in it.

Lin Zhen frowned, thinking quickly about how to deal with it. He knew that Liu Zheng and his son were not just trying to get to know Shen Yun, but probably had other plans. But if he refused directly at this time, it might cause unnecessary trouble.

Liu Zheng's face darkened instantly, and his eyes revealed a hint of dissatisfaction and anger.

He stared at Lin Zhen and said in a cold tone: "Could it be that Brother Lin is unwilling to give me even this little face? I, Liu Zheng, came here sincerely, wanting to discuss important matters with Brother Lin, and also hoping to take this opportunity to get to know Brother Lin's son-in-law. Unexpectedly, Brother Lin is so unkind. Then today I will just consider it as my father and I disturbing you. Goodbye." After saying that, he was about to get up and leave, with obvious anger and determination in his movements.

Seeing this, Lin Zhen secretly thought that something was wrong. He knew that Liu Zheng was a very conceited person, and his refusal obviously angered him.

Lin Zhen stood there, thinking to himself. Liu Zheng and I have similar cultivation levels. Although he is ambitious and unpredictable, this is my territory after all. If he really wants to cause trouble, I am confident that I can stop him in time. Thinking of this, Lin Zhen felt a little more at ease.

After a moment, Lin Zhen made up his mind and said, "Since Brother Liu and my nephew have such a refined taste, how can I not help them?"

"Thank you very much, Brother Lin." A barely perceptible hint of pride flashed across Liu Zheng's face, and he quickly responded.

"No problem." Lin Zhen waved his hand slightly, his expression calm. After he finished speaking, he called the servant beside him and ordered, "Go and call Mr. Shen and Miss."

The servant took the order and left in a hurry. At this time, the atmosphere in the room was still a little subtle. Lin Zhen, Liu Zheng and Liu Xuan each had their own thoughts and quietly waited for Shen Yun and Lin Ruyi to arrive.