Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 179 The Gap Between People
After an incense stick had burned, watching the figure gradually disappear into the darkness, Lin Zhiqing turned and walked into the house, without a trace of worry on her face.

Lin Congli followed behind her, his expression unchanged.

Lin Shi'an and Lin Yangyang exchanged a glance, their expressions revealing worry.

Unable to contain herself any longer, Lin Yangyang quickly stepped forward and walked to Lin Zhiqing's side: "Zhiqing, aren't you afraid he won't do what you say?"

"I'm not afraid." Lin Zhiqing's steps were light: "Even if he tells others about how I coerced and bribed him, Liu Mang will still take the bait."

"Huh?" Lin Yangyang was a little confused: "If he tells anyone about this, won't we be exposed?"

"Exposed? How so?" Lin Zhiqing looked at Lin Yangyang with a smile.

Although Lin Congli's face remained expressionless, he was also very uneasy inside.

Apart from Lin Zhiqing, the others didn't really believe Ying.

After all, how much trust can you expect from someone with a history of betrayal?
Lin Zhiqing turned around and found that everyone else was looking at her with puzzled expressions.

She then realized that the others had no knowledge of psychology and were unfamiliar with Liu Mang's style, so they naturally couldn't understand the deeper meaning behind her words.

After returning to the main hall, she patiently explained.

“I specifically told Ying not to tell Liu Mang that the Lin family was going to storm the execution ground. This is an open secret, so it naturally has no appeal to Liu Mang.”

"But if there is other evidence, then it's different."

“I visited the Liu residence and know Liu Mang’s character very well. His most prominent characteristic is his caution.”

“That’s true.” Lin Yangyang stroked her chin thoughtfully. “The Lin family has already been subjected to confiscation of their property, yet he still doesn’t dare to withdraw his spies.”

Lin Congli's face turned cold: "He went through all this trouble to scheme against your fourth uncle. He'll definitely be unwilling to accept the destruction of our Lin family."

“That’s right.” Lin Shi’an felt this deeply.

Lin Zhiqing nodded: "Therefore, if we don't convey every word I said to Liu Mang, Liu Mang won't be at ease just because we have other evidence in our possession."
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"He will definitely come!"

"What if we shouldn't tell him everything about how we threatened him?" Lin Yangyang frowned.

Lin Zhiqing's eyes were firm: "He will come too!"

No matter how you fold it, Liu Mang will come.

Lin Shi'an asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"

"Like I said, Liu Mang is too cautious, or to put it bluntly, too suspicious," Lin Zhiqing said while looking at the topographical map.

"Moreover, he is very confident."

"This can be seen from the fact that he hid the evidence in that secret room. He was confident that no one could break the hypnotic spell in that room."

"If he knew that we forced him to say those things he shouldn't have said, even if he thought we deliberately summoned him, he would be confident that he could defeat us."

"In his eyes now, we have already been defeated. Even if we break out of the execution ground, it is just a struggle before death."

"In addition, our previous act of throwing the black-clad man's body into the Dali Temple will likely make him think that I am just a sentimental young woman."

"So you let your guard down?" Lin Yangyang interjected.

"Smart!" Lin Zhiqing snapped his fingers, sparing no praise: "Firstly, he was careless, and secondly, he was afraid that we would ruin the whole scheme he had worked so hard to set up."

"He won't be at peace until he sees us beheaded with his own eyes."

Having been praised like that, Lin Yangyang had long since stopped hearing what Lin Zhiqing said afterward. She pouted, looking proud. Lin Congli, unable to bear looking at her like this, looked away and sighed repeatedly.

The clever one isn't Lin Yangyang, it's clearly Lin Zhiqing!

They are all descendants of the Lin family, so why is there such a big difference between them?
Lin Yangyang, unaware that her father was secretly badmouthing her, was already feeling quite smug.
"Now that I've heard what you've said, everything should be fine. Let's get some rest."

With that, she walked out the door with her hands behind her back.

Lin Shi'an gripped her shoulders expressionlessly: "Sister, there are people from the imperial court surrounding us outside. How can you sleep?"

"What's there to keep you awake?" Lin Yangyang blinked, looking puzzled.

"Cousin, it's too dangerous outside now. Someone might try to steal our evidence, and that would be a real problem." Lin Zhiqing's tone was like coaxing a child.

Hearing this, Lin Yangyang readily agreed: "Then I won't sleep tonight. I'll keep a close watch and make sure they don't cause you any trouble, Qing-meimei."

"Mm." Lin Zhiqing nodded with a smile.

Seeing this, Lin Yangyang lightly touched the ground with her toes and instantly flew onto the roof, where she sat down in a very professional manner.

Lin Shi'an crossed his arms: "Now my words are becoming less and less effective; he only listens to you, Zhiqing, now."

"It's good to listen to Zhiqing, it's good to listen to Zhiqing," Lin Congli murmured.

Lin Zhiqing smiled slightly. Putting everything else aside, her cousin sitting on the rooftop did indeed make her feel very safe.

"Uncle, there's still a lot to do tomorrow, you should go and rest." Lin Shi'an gripped the sword in his hand: "With my sister and me here tonight, nothing will happen."

"What are you saying?" Lin Congli waved his hand: "You young people should take the lead, I can't hold you back."

"Your body..." Lin Shi'an looked somewhat troubled.

“Cousin, our eldest uncle is, after all, the person in charge of the Changning Marquis’s mansion. Our mansion started out with martial arts.”

“That’s right!” Lin Zhiqing’s words were exactly what Lin Congli wanted to hear: “Zhiqing is right, you shouldn’t underestimate me, kid.”

Lin Shi'an looked at Lin Zhiqing, and seeing Lin Zhiqing blink, he then said, "Uncle, let's protect the Lin family together tonight."

Lin Congli nodded, looking several years more energetic. As if given a sacred mission, he left the main hall, his face glowing, and headed to the east courtyard.

After he left, Lin Shi'an looked at Lin Yangyang: "Uncle, he..."

“Cousin, you still don’t understand Uncle.” Lin Zhiqing shook his head slightly: “What he fears most right now is not being allowed to do anything. It makes him feel old and unable to help.”

"I absolutely did not mean that," Lin Shi'an said, waving his hands repeatedly.

“I know.” Lin Zhiqing yawned. “But my uncle tends to keep everything to himself. If he overthinks things, he won’t be able to see things clearly.”

Lin Zhiqing is absolutely right about this.

“Cousin, I’m getting a bit tired now. Fourth Uncle will most likely be executed tomorrow or the day after. We still have a lot to do.”

"I need to get some rest, otherwise my body won't be able to take it."

"Go ahead." Lin Shi'an put his hands behind his back. "With us here, we won't let you worry tonight."

"In that case, I'll leave it to you." Lin Zhiqing said solemnly.

Lin Shi'an puffed out his chest and nodded slightly.