Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 270 Frankness
The Zhenyuan Marquis's residence was trapped, and they were unable to stop the spread of this doggerel immediately.

With the help of storytellers, beggars, and others, this doggerel spread like wildfire throughout Shengjing City in less than half a day.

The ignorant children quickly picked up this limerick and started reciting it.

Most people's initial interest in this paper stemmed from the line, "Jiang Liuyun's true love is actually her."

As the object of admiration for most young ladies, Jiang Liuyun indeed wielded considerable influence in Shengjing City.

Furthermore, people's enthusiasm for gossip is hard to diminish.

And this is also Lin Zhiqing's true intention in quoting that seemingly plausible title.

Expand your influence!
Compared to directly shoving the rumor that Lin Congrong's treason was false into the mouths of the people, using a seemingly plausible headline to pique people's curiosity is more conducive to the spread of the news.

In the past, as a 5G surfing enthusiast, Lin Zhiqing had read quite a few marketing accounts.

She detests clickbait headlines.

At that time, she never imagined that she would travel to the Great Sheng Dynasty, and at this moment, she even demonstrated the essence of a marketing account.

The content and format on the Xuan paper were modeled after those of a newspaper.

Newspapers have one advantage: they have a novel layout, clear structure, are smaller in size than ordinary books, and have a wider reach.

Lin Zhiqing wanted to spread the word about this matter in a short period of time, and newspapers were undoubtedly the best way to do so.

At this moment, the Lin family members were all holding their breath, but they still went about their business as usual.

This was something Lin Zhiqing had instructed her to do beforehand, but the entire Lin family seemed to know nothing about it.

As evening approached, Lin Zhiqing unusually ate a little more for dinner.

She returned to Shuqing Pavilion early, dismissed the servants, and closed the windows.

After sitting quietly for fifteen minutes, I heard a slight noise outside the window.

A moment later, Lu Huai's face appeared outside the window.

He entered the house with practiced ease: "There are three times more people watching the Lin family than usual. I think it's not just the Lin family, but also quite a few other forces."

As Lu Huai spoke, he sat down, while Lin Zhiqing looked out the window for a while to make sure there were no suspicious people outside before closing the window.

"With so many people here, why did you risk coming?" Lin Zhiqing also sat down.

"You must be worried about the news outside, and I was afraid you'd be anxious," Lu Huai said softly.

"Ah Qing, how did you know I would come?"

Lin Zhiqing smiled slightly: "Now, besides the Lin family, the people who care about me the most are you and Nanyue."

"Also, I think you're also curious about that limerick."

"Did you spread the doggerel?" Lu Huai asked directly.

He frowned slightly.

There was no point in hiding it, Lin Zhiqing nodded, noticing Lu Huai's expression: "You think my actions were inappropriate?"

“There is indeed something wrong.” Lu Huai looked up and stared intently at Lin Zhiqing: “Why did you have to hide it from me? It’s better to leave this matter to me than for you to do it yourselves.”

"You...you don't doubt the truth of this matter?" Lin Zhiqing was somewhat surprised.

Upon hearing this, Lu Huai frowned: "What's there to disbelieve? There are some things Jiang Liuyun has done that I just can't understand."

"After learning that Uncle Lin was framed, many things started to make sense."

"Besides, you won't do anything in vain."

"If this kind of thing were to happen at this time just to cover up the matter of the imperial gift, the risk would be too high and the return too low."

Lu Huai is a very rational person who thinks about everything based on logic.

More importantly, he was very familiar with Lin Zhiqing, and he didn't believe that Lin Zhiqing would use such a big matter to suppress another matter.

Unless, of course, this is true.

Or perhaps Lin Zhiqing's initial goal was to use Jiang Liuyun and the others to focus their attention on the imperial gifts, thereby exposing their treasonous act.

Her real purpose was to exonerate Lin Congrong. "Lu Huai, you are indeed very clever," Lin Zhiqing said, not sparing her praise.

“Before you came back, I went to Yongqing and got some clues about my father’s treason.”

"But the person who provided the clue is dead, and I don't have conclusive evidence to bring the murderer to justice."

“This matter cannot be delayed. If it continues to drag on, the Lin family will be plotted against and killed, and my father will not be able to clear his name.”

"Since I can't find any evidence, I'll expose it. Only by exposing it will the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion be distracted, and they might even slip up."

"I want to take this opportunity to find evidence and exonerate my father." Lin Zhiqing revealed his purpose without reservation.

After she finished speaking, she stared into Lu Huai's eyes.

Lu Huai chuckled lightly: "Aqing, you're telling me everything because you don't want me to get involved?"

That's right, this is indeed Lin Zhiqing's true thought.

She didn't want to involve innocent people.

Lu Huai is also included.

Having gotten the answer from Lin Zhiqing's eyes, Lu Huai simply spoke:
"You don't need to think like that. Your business is my business."

He paused for a moment before speaking again:
"Whether it's me, my sister, or my father, they have always stood by Lin Zhiqing's side."

It wasn't the Lin family, but Lin Zhiqing.

After a moment of silence, Lin Zhiqing smiled: "These are truly the most beautiful words I've heard in recent days."

"Since you've said that, then I thank you in advance, on behalf of myself and on behalf of my father."

The girl's clear eyes were like a spring, captivating Lu Huai.

"Between you and me, there's no need to talk about this, A-Qing. If this matter is settled, I have something I want to say to you."

"boom!"

As soon as he said those words, Lu Huai could clearly feel his own heartbeat, and he looked away.

"I also have something to say to you." Lin Zhiqing's eyes remained unchanged.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, a tacit understanding had already formed between the two of them.

Lu Huai coughed lightly and then got down to business:

"After the doggerel appeared, I paid attention to the movements in the court."

"Almost all officials are watching and waiting. Tomorrow, the Golden Palace should hold a discussion on this matter."

"In any case, someone will come to question the Lin family."

Lin Zhiqing nodded: "I understand that."

"Lu Huai, keep an eye on the Minister of Rites and the Minister of Revenue for me. We can talk about the others after the morning court session tomorrow."

"Okay," Lu Huai agreed.

"Both of my uncles from the Lin family are unable to attend court. The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue is my teacher, and he and I will keep a close eye on the Lin family's affairs."

Lu Huai was giving Lin Zhiqing a complete overview.

The Minister of Revenue is now quite old and will soon be resigning.

At that time, this Vice Minister of Revenue will be the undisputed Minister of Revenue.

This is why Lu Huai was able to have influence in the Ministry of Revenue.

Lin Zhiqing nodded: "I have now completely broken ties with the Marquis of Zhenyuan's mansion. Tomorrow, you should pay close attention to the attitudes of those officials."

"I want to determine whether anyone other than the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion has interfered in my father's case."

"Okay, I understand." Lu Huai stood up and couldn't help but add, "You must take care of yourself."

"Yes, you too." Lin Zhiqing watched as Lu Huai disappeared out the window.