Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 243 Stay safe
After listening to his words, Lin Zhiqing simply nodded, showing no sign of anxiety.
“Grandfather, I understand.”

Although this secret caught her somewhat off guard, for the time being, it remains a secret and has not yet been uncovered.

Since that's the case, she only has one more thing on her mind, so there's no need to be anxious about things that haven't happened yet, or she'll easily lose her composure.

Seeing Lin Zhiqing's expression, Lin Qingshan felt somewhat relieved.

It's a good thing to keep your emotions in check.

"I'm stuck in Bianliang, unable to leave or escape, so the Lin family... I'm sorry to trouble you." At this moment, Lin Qingshan was speaking to the head of the Lin family, not his granddaughter.

Lin Zhiqing couldn't say that she wasn't working hard.

The Lin family's affairs are like a tangled mess; once you untangle one thread, another awaits.

There was some fatigue, but Lin Zhiqing didn't complain.

She borrowed the original owner's body, so she had to bear the original owner's karma.

This path was undoubtedly difficult, but she wasn't walking it alone.

Everyone in the Lin family was working hard to untangle the knotted thread, except for... Lin Jingya.

“Grandfather, I already know about the imperial gift. Lin Jingya is really dull-witted, so you need to keep a close eye on her and make sure nothing goes wrong.” When Lin Zhiqing spoke, they were already discussing another matter.

"Don't worry, what happened today was truly my oversight. I will keep a close eye on Jingya." Lin Qingshan also understood the importance of Lin Jingya.

Jiang Liuyun and the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion are potential enemies, and Lin Jingya is one of the links in exposing their crimes.

Although it's not needed right now, a thousand-mile dike can be breached by an ant hole.

When various conflicts erupt, Lin Jingya will be able to exert a strong effect as long as she finds a suitable opportunity.

Lin Zhiqing spoke again:
"As for the Lin family's business, I've already sorted it out with Miss Hua these past few days. I'm in Shengjing, so I can't do much here. I need someone to manage Bianliang for me."

Lin Qingshan tapped the table: "After your second grandfather came to Bianliang, he locked himself in his room all day long and never came out to move around."

"Qing'er, about the matter of private property..."

“Grandfather, I know.” Lin Zhiqing took a sip of tea: “My eldest uncle and fourth uncle both have private assets; these are their trump cards.”

"I have no objection to my second grandfather's Qianjin Pavilion, but it is indeed like a sieve, as if everyone knows the owner behind it."

"I simply removed those malignant tumors. If Second Grandfather resents me, I naturally have nothing to say."

"He may have resented you in the past, but not anymore." Lin Qingshan said this with great certainty:
"There are no bad people in the Lin family, only fools."

Hmm... This is the patriarch's assessment, and Lin Zhiqing actually agrees: "Grandfather, you're right."

She understood that what Lin Qingshan meant was that her second grandfather's actions were all for the Lin family, but the wrong methods led to a certain deviation in the results.

Lin Zhiqing understood this as well.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have kept Lin Jiusi and her fourth aunt, who had also made mistakes.

Having ascertained Lin Zhiqing's attitude, Lin Qingshan spoke again:
“Your second grandfather knew you were coming, but he never showed up, not because of resentment, but because of shame.”

Lin Zhiqing already knew what was shameful about it, without Lin Qingshan having to repeat it.

Lin Zhiqing still remembered that the clan seal, which held the power of finance, was given to him by his second grandfather through Lin Jiusi.

The fact that he could do this shows that he has already submitted to Lin Zhiqing.

But Lin Zhiqing doesn't need to pay for his shame, so there's no need for a grand reconciliation.
“Grandfather, if you are confident in handling this matter, you can leave it to Second Grandfather.”

“If I’m not confident, I’ll have my cousin come to Bianliang to take over everything once he returns from Yunnan.”

Lin Qingshan lowered his head and thought for a moment: "Let your second grandfather come. You already don't have enough people around you. It would be a waste for Shi'an to come to Bianliang."

"Okay." Lin Zhiqing nodded readily.

She thought for a moment, and it seemed there was nothing else left to arrange in Bianliang:
“Grandfather, I have achieved all my goals in coming to Bianliang. In that case, I will set off tomorrow to return to Shengjing.”

"Alright!" Although Lin Qingshan was quite reluctant to part with his two granddaughters, he also knew that he couldn't leave Shengjing alone.

His two sons were too conservative and not capable enough to control the monsters and demons in Shengjing.

"Are you and Yangyang going ahead?" Lin Qingshan wanted to arrange a car for them. "No need, normal transportation is fine." Lin Zhiqing shook her head.

Hua Jianyun of Bianliang knew that the two had arrived even before their carriages had arrived.

Going back using the same method would only be more tiring and would offer no secrecy whatsoever.

If that's the case, you might as well sit more comfortably.

With Lin Yangyang and the people arranged by Lin Qingshan, even if they fall into danger, they will not be without the ability to protect themselves.

There's no doubt that some clever people might try to ambush and kill them by taking shortcuts.

After confirming that she would return to Shengjing the next day, Lin Yangyang also returned from the Hua family.

After confirming that Lin Zhiqing was alright, she collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep.

After Lin Zhiqing finished packing his luggage, he accidentally touched the jade flute.

Involuntarily, she thought of Lu Huai again.

Meeting Lu Huai in Bianliang was truly unexpected.

Even now, she still remembers those harrowing moments in the box.

If Lu Huai hadn't appeared, she would probably still be struggling in the residence of the prefect of Bianliang right now.

Lu Huai once said that his mission was complete, so should he return to Shengjing?

Lin Zhiqing sat on the bed, wondering whether she should inform Lu Huai that she was going back to Bianliang tomorrow.

The deserted house she visited yesterday must be where Lu Huai was staying.

But now it's late, and we have to set off early tomorrow...

After thinking it over, Lin Zhiqing decided to leave him a note.

The next day, at the crack of dawn, Lin Yangyang yawned as she entered the carriage.

Even after Lin Zhiqing got into the carriage, Lin Qingshan was still worried.

He was no different from any other grandfather, constantly nagging them to be careful.

After a long while, the carriage slowly began to move.

Lin Zhiqing waved goodbye to Lin Qingshan, glancing unintentionally at the gate.

At the doorway, a black hem flashed by.

Lin Qingshan was still standing outside, and the owner of that black robe was self-evident.

Second Grandfather also came to see them off.

Lin Zhiqing lowered the carriage curtain; Bianliang was indeed a good place.

Aside from knowing the secret of the imperial gift, she should have been happy.

This trip to Bianliang was well worth it.

First, she was certain that Jiang Liuyun was not a good person.

Secondly, she reached a cooperation agreement with the Hua family on perfumes and fruit wines.

And Lin Yangyang said that the women at yesterday's wedding banquet had a good opinion of the fruit wine.

Thinking about all this, Lin Zhiqing felt that life was becoming more and more hopeful.

I wonder if Lu Huai has received the note?
With this question in mind, the carriage soon left Bianliang City.

Just as Lin Zhiqing was about to close her eyes for a short rest, the carriage suddenly stopped.

Just as she was about to check, a familiar voice came from outside:

"Miss Zhiqing, how have you been? Why are you all so slow? My young master has been waiting for you here for a long time."