Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 276 Forcibly Breaking into the Zhenyuan Marquis's Residence!

Lin Zhiqing recognized it immediately; it was indeed Aunt Mu's handwriting.

Second female lead?

This is undoubtedly a clue, but what does it mean?
Supporting actress?
No, that's not what I meant.

Lin Zhiqing shook her head slightly.

Were the two murderers women?
Lin Zhiqing kept this idea to herself for the time being.

She exhaled a breath of stale air, sat down on the edge of the bed, and all that remained in her mind were the two words stained with blood and the footprint.

Seeing that she remained silent, Lin Yangyang feared something was wrong and called out:
"Qing-mei, Qing-mei?"

Lin Zhiqing stood up abruptly: "Cousin, come with me to the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence."

"The Marquis of Zhenyuan's residence?" Lin Yangyang was taken aback. "Going to the Marquis of Zhenyuan's residence at this time isn't very safe, is it?"

“It’s at times like this that he doesn’t dare to do anything to me.” Lin Zhiqing’s voice was very decisive.

When Lin Yangyang looked up again, Lin Zhiqing had already left the courtyard.

She stamped her foot and looked at Chaoyan: "Go to the Lu family quickly and tell Lu Huai what happened today."

Seeing Chaoyan nod, Lin Yangyang quickly followed Lin Zhiqing's steps.

The two soon arrived at the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence.

Upon seeing Lin Zhiqing, the gatekeeper was both surprised and suspicious.

The satirical poem spread far and wide. The relationship between the Lin family and the Jiang family was already sensitive, and now that Lin Zhiqing had suddenly come to his door, he was at a loss as to what to do.

As time passed, many onlookers gathered around to watch the spectacle.

Seeing that the person was stunned, Lin Zhiqing sneered: "What, I came to see my fiancé, and now I can't even get through the door?"

Just as the gatekeeper was sweating profusely, Jiang Liuyun's personal guard arrived, his attitude extremely respectful:

“Miss Zhiqing, your visit was unexpected. My young master was unprepared and has neglected you. I hope you will forgive him.”

"Since you know you've been negligent, why don't you come out to greet me yourself?" Lin Zhiqing said bluntly, "I do have something I'd like to ask my fiancé."

She emphasized the words "fiancé".

No matter how the guard responded, it would be wrong.

He waved to the gatekeeper and let Lin Zhiqing enter the gate of the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence.

This was Lin Zhiqing's first time visiting the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence, but she had no interest in observing the vast mansion.

She walked toward the main hall.

At the same time, Jiang Liuyun, who was in the main hall, heard footsteps behind him and a slight smile appeared on his lips:
"Qing'er, why spread such rumors? My Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion has done nothing wrong..."

"Jiang Liuyun, you don't need to give me those polite words. Let me ask you, where did you go during the day?" Lin Zhiqing's voice was full of impatience.

She rarely has moments like this.

This unusual behavior made Jiang Liuyun turn around:

"Qing'er, what you're saying doesn't make sense. Now that you've caused such a big problem, of course I'm going to solve it."

Upon hearing the word "resolve," Lin Zhiqing sneered: "You are heartless, hypocritical, and ruthless. I should have found a chance to kill you before!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Liuyun frowned, noticing that Lin Zhiqing's emotions were fluctuating greatly: "What are you saying?"

Lin Zhiqing couldn't help but step forward: "Aunt Mu is innocent. Do you know how many good things she said about you to me?"

"She's the only person my father and mother left me. You took my parents away from me, and now you can't even tolerate an old nanny?"

"Jiang Liuyun, you disgust me!"

Lin Zhiqing's eyes were filled with intense disgust.

Upon hearing this, the guard standing nearby was extremely displeased: "How dare you speak to our young master like that!"

"Wait." Jiang Liuyun interrupted the guard, his eyes fixed on Lin Zhiqing. He noticed the vulnerability and helplessness in Lin Zhiqing's eyes, and his heart felt as if it had been pierced.
"Qing'er, I don't know anything about Aunt Mu..." *Slap!*

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Zhiqing stepped forward and slapped Jiang Liuyun across the face with lightning speed.

"How dare you! You actually dare to hit our young master!" The guard drew his sword, the tip pointing directly at Lin Zhiqing.

"What do you want to do?" Lin Yangyang stepped forward, blocking Lin Zhiqing's path, her eyes looking like she wanted to devour him.

Lin Zhiqing pulled Lin Yangyang behind him: "If I am injured at the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence today, it will confirm that your Jiang family has ulterior motives towards the Lin family."

"The intelligent and cautious Prince Jiang must know this, right?"

Jiang Liuyun frowned, looked at the guards, and gestured again for them not to approach.

“I, Jiang Liuyun, will not deny what I have done. I did not kill Aunt Mu. Perhaps you should investigate the people around you, such as Lu Huai.”

Do you really think he's as simple as you imagine?

"So what if he's simple, or not?" Lin Zhiqing stared intently into Jiang Liuyun's eyes.
"I have never seen such a self-righteous hypocrite as you. You won't deny what you've done? That's the funniest joke I've ever heard."

"If you haven't been to the vicinity of the Lin family's residence, why are there your footprints there?"

Lin Zhiqing threw the paper with the footprints in front of Jiang Liuyun.

"You have an alibi, so I can't do anything to you for now, but you'd better pray that I can't find any evidence."

"When I find the evidence, I'll take your life!"

After saying that, she pulled Lin Yangyang and turned to leave.

The guard wanted to give chase, but Jiang Liuyun stopped him.

Jiang Liuyun picked up the paper and examined the footprint on it, his expression turning grim.

On the other side, Lin Zhiqing and Lin Yangyang had a smooth journey.

Just as Lin Zhiqing said, Jiang Liuyun would not make a move against her during this special time, at least not at the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence.

In that case, the fact that the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion and the Lin family had a grudge would be confirmed, and in everyone's eyes, the possibility that the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion would kill someone to cover it up would increase.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhiqing applied lip rouge and spread it evenly on half of her face.

He looked as if he had been beaten.

After doing all this, tears welled up in her eyes before she pushed open the gate of the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence.

The common people love a good show, and when they saw Lin Zhiqing come out with red eyes and trying to cover her flushed face, they immediately started talking about it.

"Lin Zhiqing was actually beaten? Is the heir of the Marquis of Zhenyuan so heartless? This is his fiancée!"

"What's more important than power and influence when it comes to a fiancée? I knew it! That's why the Marquis of Zhenyuan got promoted right after Lin Congrong died!"

"That's right, like father, like son. Lin Zhiqing is quite pitiful now."

"What right do we have to discuss the affairs of these powerful and wealthy people? Watch your heads!"

……

As rumors spread, the people from the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence began to drive away the nearby crowds.

Lin Yangyang hadn't walked more than a few steps when she saw the Lu family's carriage speeding towards her.

She shook Lin Zhiqing's hand: "Lu Huai is here."

As he spoke, he waved towards the carriage again.

The carriage came to a smooth stop in front of the two of them.

As soon as Lu Huai lifted the curtain, he saw Lin Zhiqing's red-rimmed eyes.

He reached out and pulled Lin Zhiqing up, intending to comfort her, but then he saw Lin Zhiqing's previously fragile eyes instantly harden, and her tears disappeared.

"I am fine."