Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 271: Treat others with their own medicine.

She closed the window, and thinking about tomorrow, she felt a faint sense of anticipation.

Lin Zhiqing started preparing the newspaper as soon as he returned.

She chose this time to publish the newspaper because she knew that the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion was very powerful.

Unless there are ways to restrain Zhenyuan Marquis and Jiang Liuyun, the news is very likely to be suppressed by the other side.

Moreover, Lin Zhiqing wanted to confirm whether anyone other than the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence was involved in this matter.

One night is enough time for things to escalate.

That night, apart from Lin Zhiqing and Lin Yangyang, all the other members of the Lin family were unable to sleep.

Finally, the sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

Lin Congli and Lin Congyan had been waiting for the imperial court officials to arrive since early morning.

Even though Lin Zhiqing had given them advance notice, instructing them to pretend they knew nothing.

Their expressions showed no abnormality, but their behavior inadvertently revealed their tension.

Lin Zhiqing arrived late, not until after breakfast.

However, they waited for a long time, but no one came to visit.

Lin Zhiqing knew that something must have gone wrong during the morning court session.

Because treason was a serious crime, both suppressing rumors and reopening wrongful convictions required rounds of discussions among court officials.

There is no conclusion yet, which means the discussion is not over.

Lin Congyan, feeling uncertain, asked, "Zhiqing, should we continue waiting?"

Lin Zhiqing flipped through the policy essay in his hand and tapped the table with his fingertip: "No need. I told you to go back and wait earlier, but you just wouldn't let me go."

Lin Congli's expression was serious: "Such a big matter, how can anyone else not be worried besides you and Yangyang?"

“Speaking of your cousin, uncle, and fourth uncle, you should really learn from him.” Lin Zhiqing smiled and lowered her voice:
"My cousin is no longer in the mansion."

Upon hearing this, Lin Congli immediately frowned: "What? She's not even in the manor? What kind of behavior is this, running around at a time like this!"

"Uncle, please don't get agitated." Lin Zhiqing rubbed his forehead.

"I was the one who told her to go out."

"We can't really wait for the imperial court officials to come to us before we analyze their attitude, can we?"

“My cousin is highly skilled in martial arts and won’t be discovered by the guards at the Dali Temple. It would be best if she could go out and gather information.”

When these things were mentioned, Lin Congli was speechless.

The Lin family has no one in the imperial court; it's simply because they are incompetent.

Now he can only place his hopes on the younger generation, and his old ways of doing things have come out again.

As they were talking, Aunt Mu came to report:
"Miss, Miss Yangyang is back."

"Quickly, invite my cousin up here." Lin Zhiqing waved his hand.

After entering the room, Lin Yangyang couldn't wait to take a sip of tea:
"I'm so thirsty! I've been running around all day, but I haven't dared to show my face. My throat is parched."

"At least the trip wasn't a complete waste." Lin Yangyang put down her teacup.

"People outside are all talking about that limerick."

"Are there more believers or non-believers?" Lin Zhiqing asked.

Lin Yangyang thought for a moment: "Most people don't believe it, but some people think that the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion is not as good as it seems on the surface. Let's say it's 70/30."

This ratio was within Lin Zhiqing's expectations.

Putting aside everything else, the Zhenyuan Marquis's family was a well-known and prestigious family in Shengjing City.

In times of natural disasters or man-made calamities, the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence always distributed porridge and grain, earning it a good reputation.

Life is like a play, it depends on acting.

Although the Zhenyuan Marquis's family was hypocritical, to the common people, such people were much more trustworthy than the Lin family, who colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country.

"The bigger the story, the better. The higher-ups won't just sit idly by." Lin Zhiqing was afraid that nobody would know about it. If someone spread the word, whether it was good or bad, that would be a good thing.

Lin Yangyang scratched her head: "The reason why some people in the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion don't believe you is mostly because of your marriage to him."

"Marriage?" Lin Congyan frowned. "What does this have to do with whether or not I believe Third Brother is a traitor?"

Lin Yangyang curled her lips: "Those blind people say they don't believe that the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion would be interested in a poor, penniless girl."

"From this perspective, it's true that the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence seems like an act."

"Absurd!" Lin Congli flicked his sleeves. "Although my Lin family has declined, we are still a legitimate marquis family. Besides, Zhiqing is intelligent and quick-witted, and they..."

"Uncle," Lin Zhiqing interrupted him, "why bother arguing with a group of people who don't know the inside story?"

"This is actually a good thing."

Sure enough, no matter where you are, there are plenty of people who follow gossip.

Lin Zhiqing waved to Lin Yangyang:
“Cousin, go to Baizhenlou in the East Market and have them rewrite the newspaper.”

Lin Yangyang leaned closer: "No problem, what should we write?"

"Just write: Breaking news! The heir of the Marquis of Zhenyuan, Jiang Liuyun, actually likes her! The small print below should say that during the spring banquet, Jiang Liuyun helped Princess Pingning pick up her fan."

"The fan was white, and it was embroidered with rivers and seas."

"Tell them to write something a bit cheesy," Lin Zhiqing reminded him.

This behavior was intended to make the people think that Jiang Liuyun had a private affair with Princess Pingning, thereby deepening the impression that Jiang Liuyun disliked him.

Only in this way can it better fit the story of deliberately arranging a marriage with an orphan girl in that doggerel.

Anyway, Princess Pingning isn't a good person either. If she hears this kind of news, she might even have to thank Lin Zhiqing.

Lin Zhiqing took the Wangshu Mirror from his waist and placed it in Lin Yangyang's hand.

Seeing this, Lin Congli and Lin Congyan exchanged a glance, both noticing something unusual.

They were familiar with the name Baizhenlou, a famous jewelry shop in the East Market.

They didn't know before that this place had anything to do with the Lin family, but the doggerel originally came from there.

In other words, that place was used by Lin Zhiqing.

Lin Zhiqing observed the expressions on their faces, but she didn't say anything.

When she last went to Bianliang, Lin Qingshan gave her many things from the Lin family's secrets.

This includes Wanzhenlou.

To be precise, these places should have been acquired by her parents in the past, and Wang Shujian was the key that enabled them.

It has to be said that this place was extremely well hidden. Lin Zhiqing had never discovered any clues before, but now it came in handy.

As her thoughts wandered, Lin Yangyang returned shortly afterward.

The gloating expression on her face showed that the method was effective.

If it weren't for the information Lin Yangyang gathered, Lin Zhiqing really wouldn't have thought of this.

Spreading rumors, anyone can do that.

Now, all that matters is the court...

Lin Zhiqing looked towards the courtyard gate and took a soft breath.

Fortunately, he didn't have to wait too long.

As midnight approached, a familiar sound of footsteps came from outside Shuqing Pavilion.

Lu Huai has arrived.

He arrived with a message.

His first words surprised Lin Zhiqing.

"Ah Qing, there is much debate among the court officials today. His Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince have not yet expressed their opinions on whether or not to re-examine Uncle Lin's case of treason."