The Fate of Love Zhang Lin

Chapter 14: Whose Heart of the People?

The heart is holy...

It will not change because of the world...

My heart is moved by love...

The basis of peace and happiness...

Sincerity will change...

Love that gives you hope...

Sacred hearts of the people...

He was moved by the wise king...

~By:Fanisa/xiaochan520~

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The race is over. But Zhang Lin was still curious. It is not possible that only the logistics minister is involved. Moreover, this had already forged the badge of emperor Fang Zhao's father. There must be an important person standing next to the emperor who was able to forge the badge. That person must have been very important and great who could at any time approach the emperor's father.

"Who is that guy?" zhang Lin asked in a curious heart.

The curious Zhang Lin asked Qiang De to investigate even more deeply and focused the investigation into the residence of the emperor's father Fang Zhao, empress Wen Jie and prince Fang Tse.

The gong...

The sound of the gong marks the last race but has the greatest difficulty.

"Both princes please listen carefully to the rules of the last race. The two princes were given the freedom to do anything to attract the people. They were given 2 weeks. The choice of the most people will be accumulated by the previous race" said eunuch Wen explained.

They started the race in their own way. As usual prince Fang Tse who always thought everything could be bought with money, began to attract the hearts of the people by bringing food, medicine and decent clothes for the poor people.

Prince Fang Tse really attracted the people materially. He thought it was the most powerful way. With his sweet promise he said that if prince Fang Tse became the next emperor, he would make his people happy. It will not make royal policies and regulations that will make its people suffer.

"Haha.. You stupid people. Only a little food and money can buy your heart. Chum. You poor people." prince Fang Tse said inwardly while insulting harshly.

On the other hand Zhang Lin, who was still disguised as Fang Yi's prince, had his own way of attracting the people. Zhang Lin changed his appearance by wearing simple clothes and mingling with his people. He tried to listen to all the complaints of his people. He tried to listen to the wishes of his people.

"Hail your honor. I am Lin She. I've heard all the noble virtues do for us and even for the rebels at the border. Only one request from the servant to the noble, can his majesty make a rule that we women may be protected from the crimes of the officials?" lin She said expectantly.

"Whatchu mean? can you explain it more clearly?" asked Zhang Lin.

"I was one of many women who were victims of the atrocities of officials. They pay high taxes to every family. We can't pay that much. When we could not afford it, we were made to satisfy their passions as repayment of our debts which we could not repay. We were tortured by them, when they felt we could not serve them well. No matter how old we are. They all used and tortured us. A 10-year-old was forced to serve the officials for a month. And when the child is no longer able to serve, he returns the child to the parents. Two days later the child died of critical condition from their torture" Lin She said.

"What's? You bastard's office!" zhang Lin said full of anger with reddened and teary eyes.

Brakkk...

The sound of the table being hit to shatter made a silent atmosphere around Zhang Lin. It made the people around him very scared.

"Don't be afraid. Don'tbeafraid. I'm not angry with you guys. I'm just angry with myself and the royal family." Zhang Lin said trying to calm them down.

"Then is this the son of one of those officials?" zhang Lin asked as he glanced at the little boy who was being carried by Lin She.

"His noble answer. This is Prince Fang Tse's son." said Lin She full of fear.

"What's? Does prince Fang Tse know this truth?" zhang Lin asked slowly.

"His noble answer. Prince Fang Tse already knew and even he told the servant to abort this child. But I secretly took care of him. Because after all he's a servant's biological child." said Lin She full of sadness.

"The son of the servant has long been ill, your majesty. Even I don't know when this child will survive" said Lin She.

"May I take care of this child? can I protect this kid?" zhang Lin asked expectantly.

"Your highness, is your majesty really willing to take care of this poor servant's son?" lin She asked happily.

"Hmm, after all he's my nephew. He's my responsibility now. I will raise him to be my son and protect him well. I'll give you the name of this boy Fang Qiu." Zhang Lin smiled.

"The noble life. The noble life. Thank you, your majesty. Thank you your majesty for your kindness." exclaimed Lin She prostrated in gratitude..

"Our people. I can't promise you with words. But I can only say that I will help you and try to change your fate. In the end, I will not be emperor. But I promise myself that I will always listen to the grievances of all of you and give welfare to all of you" Zhang Lin said with confidence.

"The noble life. Long live prince Fang Yi. Long live a glorious life." cried the whole people shouting in prayer for Prince Fang Yi.

Zhang Lin smiled happily at the prayers from all her people for the happiness of her husband.

"Look at my husband. Hear husband. Your people love you so much. I love you too Prince Fang Yi. I'd love to meet you and our children." Zhang Lin's cries were moved and sad.

Every day Zhang Lin would approach his people and listen to their grievances. Sometimes many people involuntarily unwittingly behaved nonformally when talking to Zhang Lin. The people were comfortable with Zhang Lin's presence and instead Zhang Lin was very happy to be in the midst of their warmth. Without intrigue and without malicious intent. They are all happy and grateful for their lives.

Two weeks have passed and today there will be a count of the election of the most accepted prince in the hearts of the people. One by one the people voted for the two princes.

After the vote is over. Begin the calculation of the voice of the people and when the last sheet is read. Prince Fang Yi was chosen as the prince who received the most hearts of the people. Everyone was happy especially Zhang Lin. Because with this the mission to make her husband the next emperor was completed.

"No. No. gabe. It's all a hoax. Prince Fang Yi had already committed a fraud. He threatened all the people to vote for him. The emperor's father pleads for justice for me." said prince Fang Tse who accused prince Fang Yi.

"Do you have any proof that Prince Fang Yi has been cheating?" asked Emperor Fang Zhao to be calm.

Prince Fang Tse gave false evidence. He tried to accuse Prince Fang Yi. With the vukti granted, it seemed like emperor Fang Zhao was beginning to believe in the accusations of prince Fang Tse. However, the evidence was instantly brushed aside by Zhang Lin.

"Qiang De bring them here!" zhang Lin's orders.

Finally Qiang De brought a female servant named Wen She and a woman named Lin She with her son Fang Qiu.

Empress Wen Jie and prince Fang Tse were shocked. Why are they all here. Zhang Lin told everything in detail to emperor Fang Zhao. Emperor Fang Zhao was furious. Emperor Fang Zhao could not believe that his current empress had killed the previous empress.

"You. You killed my favorite queen? how dare you kill my empress." appoint emperor Fang Zhao in a fit of rage.

"Ampuni servant of the emperor. Servant did not do it. The emperor's innocent servant. These are just false accusations that want to bring down a servant. Servants are being slandered by the emperor." empress Wen Jie said full of lies and showed her innocent face.

"The bodyguards took Empress Wen Jie to the dungeon. From now on she is not the empress of Fang's kingdom, I find it difficult to revoke her status as empress. And for you prince Fang Tse, because you have made arbitrary use of your position as a prince. From now on I revoke your status as a prince and you are a commoner. The prince's status has been abolished." emperor Fang Zhao said angrily leaving the race.

Finally Zhang Lin was able to complete all of his missions for now. Zhang Lin brought his husband and children back to his residence. Eventually they all regroup. Prince Fang Yi was just waiting to perform the coronation ceremony as Fang's next emperor.

"Good husband. Congratulations to you dear." Zhang Lin said as she kissed her husband's forehead.

"Good dad. Congratulations father. We're so proud of you." said the twins, hugging their father happily.

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Braaakk..

"Basic son of a bitch you're Fang Yi's prince. I'm gonna kill you. You will feel my pain and regret all the things you have done to me." said Prince Fang Tse.

"Mothers.. No.." prince Fang Tse said when he learned that Empress Wen Jie would not accept the punishment of drinking poison as the previous empress had done for treason charges.

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