Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 268 Life goes on, the acting never stops

Upon hearing this, Jiang Liuyun was the first to frown.

Even Zhou Chongzheng frowned slightly, clearly somewhat surprised.

He had considered that the flute player might be hiding in the Lin family or the Lu family, but he never expected him to appear in the Jiang family.

Do not!
It's not just him!

Everyone thought that the Dali Temple's visit to the Jiang family today was just a formality and that they wouldn't find anything.

But the flute player just happened to appear at the Jiang family's house.

Soon, the constables brought in the white-haired flute player.

He was unconscious, but still breathing.

Just as the guards and steward were about to speak, he raised his hand to stop them.

Now that things had come to this, he realized that he had fallen into Lin Zhiqing's trap.

The person was found at the Jiang family's residence; further explanation is useless.

At that moment, his mind raced, and he immediately cupped his hands in a respectful gesture:
“Lord Zhou, now that this flute player comes from the Jiang family, I will certainly not tolerate such evil.”

"There are many suspicious points in this matter. The Lin family and the Jiang family have most likely been framed by the person behind the scenes who stirred up trouble."

“My father not only taught me martial arts, but also the principles of loyalty to the emperor and duty. I hope that you will investigate this matter thoroughly and clear my name.”

Zhou Chongzheng frowned: "Young Master Jiang, there are indeed many suspicious points here, but everyone can see that the flute player comes from the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion."

"I am willing to stay home and refuse visitors until you, sir, uncover the truth," Jiang Liuyun quickly stated.

He could tell that Zhou Chongzheng was very skeptical about the matter.

Moreover, the reason Jiang Liuyun said those things was to remind Zhou Chongzheng that he had no reason to hide the flute player.

The flute player's only purpose was his martial arts skills.

But since both Marquis Zhenyuan and he were military generals, why would they bring over a useless piece of trash?

Zhou Chongzheng clearly knew this as well, but he still had another suspicion in his mind.

Could it be that Jiang Liuyun devised a way to hide the flute player in the Jiang family in order to help the Lin family escape punishment?

The situation had become somewhat complicated, and he immediately made a decision:

“The young master is always polite. In that case, I will find out the truth as soon as possible and clear your family’s name.”

Jiang Liuyun nodded and watched Zhou Chongzheng leave.

Just as Zhou Chongzheng was about to step out of the courtyard gate, he seemed to remember something and spoke up:
"Master Zhou!"

Zhou Chongzheng turned around, and Jiang Liuyun strode forward: "Now that it has been proven that this matter has nothing to do with the Lin family, can we give the Lin family their freedom?"

He's still acting!

Seeing Jiang Liuyun's worried expression, Zhou Chongzheng became increasingly suspicious that Jiang Liuyun had deliberately taken on this matter, so he spoke up:

"Young Master Jiang is deeply in love with that Miss Lin, but the matter is still unresolved. Neither the Lin family nor the Jiang family are allowed to leave the mansion."

According to the law, the Lin family can indeed be restored to its original state.

However, Zhou Chongzheng became increasingly certain that Jiang Liuyun wanted to take responsibility for Lin Zhiqing, so he mediated between them.

He did not agree to Jiang Liuyun's request: "I will make a decision on the specifics after consulting with His Majesty the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince."

"I'm sorry to trouble you with this matter, sir." Jiang Liuyun's expression was serious, his eyes filled with unspeakable worry.

Jiang Liuyun's face completely fell down only after Zhou Chongzheng stepped out of the courtyard.

He deliberately brought up the Lin family to make Zhou Chongzheng even more suspicious of Lin Zhiqing.

This is the only thing he can do now.

Judging from the current situation, he has achieved his goal.

At the same time, news of Zhou Chongzheng's blockade of the Jiang family quickly spread.

Seeing the Jiang family surrounded, the Minister of Rites, who had come in person, realized the situation was not good and silently turned back on the deserted street.

Besides, rumors were rampant that the Jiang family was shielding the Lin family from disaster.

The Lin family's main hall.

"Bullshit!" Lin Yangyang was furious upon hearing this.

"How dare Jiang Liuyun spread such rumors?" "Doesn't he know who created that flute player?"

At that moment, Lin Zhiqing was reading a book. Upon hearing Lin Yangyang's words, her expression remained unchanged.

"With things developing to this point, all he's saying is to make others think that the Jiang family is taking the fall for the Lin family."

"He's probably trying to pat himself on the back."

Lin Congli pursed his lips, his back ramrod straight:

"Zhiqing, according to your logic, shouldn't that flute player have been taken away by that brat Lu Huai? How did he end up at the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence?"

This question immediately attracted everyone's attention.

“We have to thank Lu Huai for this,” Lin Zhiqing said. “He was worried that the flute player would be found by Jiang Liuyun’s men if he was left out, so he brought the flute player back to Shengjing City.”

"After discussing it with him, we both felt that after Jiang Liuyun was thwarted in the matter of the imperial gift, he would definitely make a fuss about the flute player to divert the Lin family's attention."

"So, Lu Huai and I made preparations well in advance."

Lu Huai went to Bianliang to handle official business with the Ministry of Revenue, and Jiang Liuyun understood this. Therefore, even though he knew that Lu Huai had taken away the flute player, he could not point the finger at Lu Huai first.

Jiang Liuyun's goal from beginning to end was to restrain Lin Zhiqing.

Therefore, this matter can only be handled primarily by Lin Zhiqing, with Lu Huai playing a supporting role.

As Lu Huai and Lin Zhiqing had predicted, Jiang Liuyun turned his attention to Lin Zhiqing.

In his calculations, Lu Huai would definitely be implicated as well.

However, Lin Zhiqing also brought the Jiang family into the picture.

She knew Jiang Liuyun was very guarded and would definitely be on guard, having someone check him.

Furthermore, the Dali Temple will definitely search the Lin family first, and then the Lu family and the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence.

The flute player is in Lu Huai's hands. If the Lu family is searched first, then Yun Feng will take the flute player to the outskirts of the city and bring him back when they search the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion.

If we search the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence first, then we must send the flute player to Jiang Liuyun.

Yun Feng alone cannot send the person to the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence.

Jiang Liuyun's martial arts skills are unfathomable, and there are many masters in the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion.

To send someone in without anyone noticing, two conditions must be met.

First, timing is crucial; the flute player must be sent in precisely when the Dali Temple is conducting its search.

Jiang Liuyun is a thoughtful person and will definitely check in advance. If the two of them are sent in then, it will most likely be a failure.

Secondly, the person must be sent inside without alerting the guards of the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence.

The first point can be satisfied, but the second point is a bit difficult.

Apart from Lin Yangyang, almost no one could do that.

However, the Lin family members were ordered not to leave the mansion.

The only suitable candidate is the flute player, who can barely hold his own against Jiang Liuyun.

In other words, their only option was to let the flute player walk into the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence himself.

Hearing this, Lin Congyan could no longer suppress his doubts:

“Zhiqing, he has no consciousness of his own, so how could he go in? Only your Mind-Reading Technique can control him.”

Lin Yangyang chimed in, "That's right, Lu Huai has already returned your jade flute, so no one else can control the flute player anymore."

“No, there’s another person who can control him.” Lin Zhiqing smiled faintly.
"Don't forget, my flute was a gift from Lu Huai."

Upon hearing this, the room fell silent.

But upon closer reflection, Lin Zhiqing's words seem to be correct.

Seeing everyone fall silent, Lin Zhiqing raised his voice: "No matter what, it's a good thing that we've taken the lead."

"Take the first city? But we're locked up now and can't do anything!" Lin Yangyang said anxiously.

Lin Congli and Lin Congyan, who were sitting to the side, couldn't help but feel anxious.

"Who says it can't be done?" Lin Zhiqing looked at Lin Congyan:
"Fourth Uncle, how's the preparation of the things I asked you to make rubbings a few days ago coming along?"

Lin Congyan replied, "You mean that thing called a newspaper? It's ready."