Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 207 Lu Huai, Don't Go!
Lin Zhiqing was unaware of Lin Congyan's inner thoughts, because Lin Shi'an raised another question.

“Zhiqing, speaking of numerology, I am reminded of what Brother Lu said about objects having four corners.” He was deeply impressed by this.

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Yangyang thought of something else:

"Qing-meimei, I still don't understand how you found that place where the archery was held. It's amazing, absolutely amazing!"

Upon hearing this, the others immediately became interested.

"What's the ingenious method?" Lu Nanyue asked, very curious.

"You didn't see it, but in the end, Qingmei changed the arrows to bullets, and Liu Mang was so scared when he was hit that he lost his soul."

"When he turned around, he could only see the house and the child, and he didn't suspect us at all."

"This... Logically speaking, shouldn't he be able to see you?" Lin Congli asked, puzzled.

"The location that Lu Huai and I found is indeed within the scope of numerology," Lin Zhiqing explained.

Lu Huai picked up the conversation:
"Simply put, the two houses are located at opposite corners, so when we shoot an arrow from the middle, we can hit Liu Mang perfectly."

"But Liu Mang was moving. By the time he realized he had been hit, he had already moved out of the gap, and all he could see when he turned around was the house."

"Where is that child?" Lu Nanyue asked impatiently after understanding.

Lin Zhiqing took a sip of wine:
“We’re firing bullets. By leaving the child there, we can lower Liu Mang’s guard and make him think we’re really out of options.”

"Furthermore, the bullet itself puts him under immense mental stress. Seeing a child instantly relaxes him, and we can also reduce the risk of being targeted by the imperial court."

"What I wanted was his sudden shift from alertness to relaxation."

"Only when he is relaxed can he see the hallucinations of his fourth uncle being executed, thus revealing the truth."

Upon hearing this, everyone remained speechless for a long time.

Because this short sentence contains a great deal of thought.

Whether it's the rigor of the logic or the control over people's hearts, it's almost flawless.

Moreover, this was a temporary solution devised after an unexpected situation arose, and it is still impeccable.

This alone is enough to prove that Lin Zhiqing is resourceful and wise.

Everyone was silently pondering what Lin Zhiqing had just said, except for Jiang Liuyun, whose smile faded and who poured wine more frequently.

Lin Zhiqing noticed his guilt and subtly moved the wine pot to a different position: "Everyone sitting at the table today deserves credit, and my cousin set a good example."

"Nan Yue's medical theories have benefited me greatly, and I have also come up with some new ideas for the study of mind-reading."

"My cousin delivered the blood letter at just the right time, and he acted very well, making Liu Mangzhen think that we had failed and lower his guard."

"When Prince Jiang was locked in a fierce battle with Liu Mang's men, his old wounds were not healed and new ones were added. Later, we came up with an even more perfect solution by chance. His contribution is invaluable."

"Lu Huai is our strategist, and I have learned a lot from him, both in numerology and in playing the flute."

"Thanks to everyone's concerted efforts, if any one of us were missing, today's outcome could very well be different."

"On behalf of the Lin family, I thank everyone." She raised her glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Everyone smiled knowingly; it has to be said, Lin Zhiqing really had a sweet tongue.

Although she was just stating the facts, it made people feel very comfortable.

Jiang Liuyun understood the comfort in Lin Zhiqing's words and smiled as well.

Seeing this, Lin Congli and Lin Congyan exchanged a glance, becoming even more satisfied with Lin Zhiqing.

As the head of a household, one's own abilities are extremely important.

The arrangement and deployment of personnel is also a part of competence; Lin Congli and others call this the art of managing subordinates.

Of course, although they had never seen Lin Zhiqing assign servants, judging from her arrangements for each person this time, she clearly knew what she was doing.

Knowing what kind of person has what kind of ability and where to place them is a skill.

Clearly, Lin Zhiqing did a very good job.

Seeing this, they couldn't help but wonder: how come they hadn't noticed Lin Zhiqing's excellence before?
There is no answer to this.

After a few rounds of drinks, Lin Congli and Lin Congyan's emotions fluctuated as they talked.

Lu Huai, Jiang Liuyun, and others were talking to the two elders.

Lin Yangyang and Lu Nanyue also gathered around Lin Zhiqing, discussing the day's events with great enthusiasm.

Lin Zhiqing, however, wasn't particularly enthusiastic. Perhaps it was because of the alcohol, but a slightly annoyed feeling welled up inside her. She got up and walked to the window, wanting to feel the cool breeze.

Seeing this, Aunt Mu quickly presented her with a large fur coat.

Lin Zhiqing shook her head, her brows furrowed as she looked at the swaying flowers on the windowsill.

"Bang! Bang bang!"

Lin Zhiqing was taken aback, then placed her hand on her heart.

Why is her heart beating so fast?

Not only was her heart racing, but Lin Zhiqing also felt a layer of cold sweat break out on her forehead.

Is she uneasy? Is she anxious?

Palpitations and cold sweats are both outward manifestations of these two emotions.

But how could it be?

These two emotions are emotional responses arising from a serious deterioration in the perceived value of things in the present or future.

Now that the danger to the Lin family has clearly been eliminated, her body is experiencing severe unease and anxiety, as if it is issuing a warning to her.

Lin Zhiqing trembled. She felt as if she was about to leave this body, like a kite with no place to land.

Aunt Mu noticed something was wrong and stepped forward to help her up: "Miss, what's wrong?"

Lin Zhiqing didn't answer. She gripped Aunt Mu's hand tightly, but still couldn't get any psychological comfort.

"Aqing." Lu Huai's concerned voice rang out, like a strong light that instantly pulled Lin Zhiqing back to reality.

She suddenly loosened her grip on Aunt Mu's hand and quickly grabbed Lu Huai's sleeve.

The commotion immediately attracted the attention of others.

Lu Huai was also somewhat stunned: "Aqing, you..."

Noticing the gazes of others, Lin Zhiqing belatedly realized that she had lost her composure.

She slowly withdrew her hand.

Seeing this, Lin Congli gave Lin Shi'an a look.

"Ahem." Lin Shi'an coughed twice and quickly stepped forward to pull Lu Huai away: "You've worked hard today. Let me take Brother Lu and Brother Jiang down to rest first."

Lu Huai frowned slightly and did not move for a moment.

However, considering Lin Zhiqing's reputation, he ultimately did not insist on staying.

Jiang Liuyun quickly stepped forward and grasped Lin Zhiqing's shoulders: "Qing'er, what's wrong?"

But his touch brought back that heart-pounding feeling in Lin Zhiqing's heart.

"I'm fine." Lin Zhiqing was confused about her situation, but seeing Lu Huai about to walk out the door, she panicked and couldn't help but take a step forward:
"Lu Huai, don't go..."

Hearing the voice, Lu Huai turned around immediately: "Aqing, what's wrong?"

Lin Zhiqing took a deep breath: "Do you know Riemannian geometry?"

Lu Huai shook his head; it was an unfamiliar word.

"I suddenly remembered that today's plan is related to Riemannian geometry. Don't leave yet, I want to discuss it with you." Lin Zhiqing spoke very quickly.

“Okay.” Lu Huai agreed without hesitation.

“Come to my yard, I’ll draw it for you.” Lin Zhiqing went out first.

"Qing'er, I'm going too." Jiang Liuyun's face showed deep worry as he caught up with Lin Zhiqing once again.

Lin Zhiqing was truly uneasy; she had no time to respond and simply nodded.

The three of them then left the main hall.

Lin Congli frowned slightly: "Yangyang, Nanyue, you two go and see..."

"Brother," Lin Congyan interrupted him, "Let them be. Zhiqing knows what's going on."

"Yes, Qing-meimei knows what she's doing, she knows what she's doing!" Lin Yangyang was a little drunk and wouldn't let go of Lu Nanyue.

Lin Congli thought for a moment, but ultimately didn't say anything more.

Only Lin Shi'an stared at the three figures with a very complicated expression.