Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 200 Why should someone who is in the right forgive others?
That palm strike was extremely fierce, and the surrounding dust was stirred up by the force of the palm strike, blinding many people.

Even though most people don't understand martial arts, everyone can see the power and killing intent contained in that palm strike.

In contrast, Lin Yangyang's frail body made most people worry for her.

Lin Zhiqing stepped forward, and the flute music started again.

The white-haired man's movements froze noticeably, and Lin Yangyang slightly raised her phoenix eyes, even revealing a smile on her lips:
"You want to lay a hand on your great-aunt? Wait until you have a nice little sister!"

The words faded away with the wind, and before anyone could hear them clearly, Lin Yangyang's figure had already disappeared from the spot.

In a short while, she stood in front of the white-haired man.

The white-haired man shuddered, strongly resisting Lin Yangyang's approach and trying to break free from the control of the flute music.

Lin Zhiqing's eyes narrowed, and the flute music instantly took over the high ground, pressing the white-haired man down so that he could not move.

Lin Yangyang seized the opportunity and grabbed the white-haired man's wrist.

Then, she swung the white-haired man and slammed him to the ground.

With a loud bang, a shallow crater was smashed into the ground.

Everyone stared in disbelief, unable to believe their eyes.

Can anyone tell them what's wrong with the Lin family girls?
Judging from their appearance, they all looked like frail women who could be blown away by a gust of wind.

But what weak woman could control a crazed martial arts master by playing the flute? And what weak woman could lift a man twice her size with her bare hands?

"From now on, I'll fight anyone who says the Lin family's martial arts have declined!"

"Back then, the Lin family rose to prominence based on their martial arts skills. It turns out that these skills have been passed down through generations!"

"What's the use of this? Do you think the title will actually be given to Miss Lin or Miss Lin the Second?"

"A woman... what a pity she's a woman!"

The people around reacted in different ways. The next moment, there were several more loud noises, and a crater appeared on the ground that perfectly matched the white-haired man's figure.

After venting her anger for Lin Zhiqing, Lin Yangyang pouted and threw the person to the ground.

Then, she clapped her hands, her dress slightly dirty, and returned to Lin Congyan's side.

The crowd was unusually quiet.

Liu Mang blinked a few times while panting heavily.

Only now did he realize that the Lin family hadn't actually been serious with him all along.

Putting aside Lin Yangyang's explosive fighting skills, the Lin family's real trump card is Lin Zhiqing!
Sensing Liu Mang's gaze, Lin Zhiqing slowly stepped forward and stood before him:

"Lord Liu, how have you been?"

Before Liu Mang could speak, Lin Shi'an lifted him up from the ground.

At Lin Zhiqing's behest, Liu Mang was taken to Xingtai.

Lin Zhiqing looked at Zhou Chongzheng and Eunuch Wang, one hand behind his back, gently shaking his jade flute:

"Eunuch Wang, Lord Zhou, Liu Mang just tried to kill us."

"No, not just us, but you too."

"In that case, won't he still die?"

Zhou Chongzheng and Eunuch Wang both remained silent.

But some people, thinking themselves clever, tried to curry favor with certain forces. An official from the Ministry of Justice pointed his finger at Lin Zhiqing and began to berate him:
"Lin Zhiqing, you keep talking about death. Do you have any manners of a proper young lady? Haven't you heard the saying 'forgive others when you're in the right'?"

Lin Zhiqing tilted her head: "Why should you forgive someone if you're in the right?"

"You, you're being so unreasonable!" The official's face turned red.

"My lord, you are well-versed in the classics, so you should know the principle that taking a step back opens up a vast expanse for others." Lu Huai smiled, his tense expression long gone.

The official fell silent instantly. Only then did Zhou Chongzheng speak slowly, but his first question was directed at Lu Huai:
"Lord Lu, what are you doing here?"

Lin Zhiqing's heart tightened.

Lu Huai really shouldn't be here. According to their original plan, after Liu Mang confessed his crimes, neither the Lu siblings nor Jiang Liuyun should show their faces again.

The person in charge is petty and suspicious.

If someone with ulterior motives were to see this, it would certainly cause them trouble.

Especially Lu Huai, whose uncle was far from the court, and the Lu family had been warned several times.

Now that he's openly defending himself, he's bound to get into trouble.

Lu Huai noticed Lin Zhiqing's emotional fluctuations and gestured for her to calm down before raising his longsword forward.

The sharp swords instantly approached the faces of the officials, their cold light flashing, sending chills down one's spine.

But he only spun around once before sheathing his sword again.
“I came out today looking for a sword, and coincidentally, the blade is right in front of me.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiqing lowered his hands and curled the corners of his mouth.

Lu Huai is indirectly cursing someone.

He wasn't the only one who could tell, but no one could find fault with Lu Huai.

He's always been good at talking.

Several officials were so angry that their faces turned pale.

Lin Zhiqing suppressed her smile. She knew perfectly well that Lu Huai was only unable to sit still because he was worried about her.

If he keeps talking, he'll take all the bamboo shoots here.

Those pedantic people are petty and will definitely hold a grudge against Lu Huai.

She coughed lightly twice, drawing everyone's attention away from Lu Huai:
“Eunuch Wang, now that things have come to this, you should know that my fourth uncle is innocent. Liu Mang must die today!”

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere gradually became serious.

On the surface, Wang Gonggong appeared calm, but his feet were tightly pressed together, and his hands were clasped together, gripping the whisk; his posture was far from relaxed.

He was anxious.

That's right, Lin Zhiqing was pressuring him.

Having gone through such a ordeal, how could the common people not know the truth?

Even though they didn't have any goodwill towards the Lin family because of Lin Congrong's treason, compared to the white-haired man almost endangering their lives, the Lin family's little matter didn't really threaten them, so it didn't matter.

They started discussing it, repeatedly expressing the same point: Lin Congyan was innocent.

Hearing so many people speak up for him, Lin Congyan straightened his back, his peach blossom eyes filled with righteous indignation:
“Eunuch Wang, I, Lin Congyan, am innocent. I hope His Majesty will give me justice.”

As he spoke, he bowed and kowtowed, his every gesture exuding a unique elegance.

This has never happened before.

The Vice Minister of Justice disliked Lin Congyan's aloof demeanor the most, and he couldn't help but speak up:
"Clean and innocent? Lin Congyan, can you guarantee you've never done anything to be ashamed of?"

Lin Congyan was taken aback, then immediately shook his head and lowered his head in silence.

Lin Zhiqing, who was standing to the side, frowned slightly upon seeing this.

Before she could think it through, the sound of horses' hooves rang out.

She turned around and saw a man dressed as a member of the Imperial Guard rushing towards her, holding a bright yellow imperial edict aloft.

His arrival quickly shattered the tranquility of the execution ground.

"Imperial decree! Spare his life!"