Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 340 There is something fishy going on!

Once the situation was clarified, things became much easier.

As Lin Shi'an's figure disappeared around the street corner, Lu Huai turned around and walked toward the next house.

Yun Feng waved to the people behind him, and immediately several experts stepped forward, carrying several people who had imprisoned Lin Shi'an, and followed in Lin Shi'an's footsteps.

Yun Feng stepped forward and asked:
"Young master, you've already come up with this plan. You even prepared a search warrant specifically to find Lin Shi'an. Why don't you tell me?"

He was somewhat indignant:
"He took all the credit; how could Miss Zhiqing possibly remember your kindness?"

"Yunfeng!" Lu Huai said seriously, "You have more and more problems these days."

After saying that, he stopped and went into the next house.

He didn't want Lin Zhiqing to know what he had done.

Because Lin Zhiqing doesn't trust him now and won't appreciate his kindness.

He understood Lin Zhiqing and knew that Lin Zhiqing was an extremely stubborn person at heart.

If he didn't use Lin Shi'an's name and went to the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion to rescue Lin Zhiqing on his own, given Lin Zhiqing's personality, he certainly wouldn't trust him.

Only by using Lin Shi'an's name, rather than Lu Huai's, can this matter proceed successfully.

As for whether Lin Zhiqing remembered his kindness, Lu Huai didn't care.

All he wanted was for Lin Zhiqing to be safe.

Thinking of this, he quickened his pace.

Half an hour later.

The news that Lin Shi'an had appeared at the Dali Temple and accused someone of imprisoning him reached the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence.

The message was transmitted very quickly.

Of course, Jiang Yunhe's good mood, which was made by destroying Zheng Kuo's remains and ensuring that he had no leverage over him, came to an abrupt end.

This was clearly a sudden and unexpected event.

His first reaction was to send Jiang Liuyun to Dali Temple to check on the situation.

The deed is done, and there's no point in dwelling on those vague and unreliable details now.

Jiang Yunhe's only worry was that Lin Shi'an knew those people came from the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion and would drag the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion into the mess.

He had already erased the only flaw in himself, and of course he would not allow Lin Shi'an's matter to become a stain.

Now that the three judicial departments are jointly re-examining Lin Congrong's case, the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion is at the center of the storm. If any unexpected complications arise at this time, it will not be a good thing for the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion no matter how you look at it.

He had clearly hidden Jiang Liuyun very well, so how did he manage to escape?
The West Market is full of hidden talents, and his eyes and ears are everywhere. How come there wasn't a single word of Lin Shi'an after he ran away?

Jiang Yunhe sensed something was amiss. After much deliberation, he sent his men to Dali Temple to investigate, temporarily halting any action by Jiang Liuyun.

Lin Zhiqing is cunning. At this crucial juncture of the retrial by the three judicial authorities, it would be bad if the Jiang family caused any trouble at the Dali Temple.

Just as his men left, the Ministry of Revenue's troops arrived.

The gatekeeper immediately reported to Jiang Yunhe.

"What, a search warrant?" Jiang Yunhe was completely bewildered: "Lu Huai has a search warrant for imperial gifts, what does that have to do with my Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion?"

"My lord, Lord Lu said that this search warrant covers the entire city. Anyone who dares to refuse will be considered to be disobeying the imperial decree." The man below trembled with fear.

"Hmph!" Jiang Yunhe snorted coldly: "Disobeying the imperial decree? Lu Huai is quite capable, daring to come to someone's door under the pretext of investigating the imperial gifts with Xu Yuansui!"

Upon hearing the words "finding someone," Jiang Liuyun stepped forward:
"Father, are you saying that Lu Huai came to see Lin Zhiqing?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Jiang Yunhe frowned: "There were only three imperial gifts in total, didn't you know that?"

"What imperial gifts could he possibly have?"

Jiang Liuyun's expression was extremely sinister:
"Father, please rest assured for now. The secret room is in a very hidden place in my Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion. He will not find it."

“Nothing is absolute.” Jiang Yunhe looked outside the mansion: “Come with me outside and see what Lu Huai is up to.”

The two rushed to the front yard and saw Lu Huai sitting leisurely in a chair drinking tea, as if he had not come to search but to meet an old friend.

He didn't move when he heard the footsteps of the Jiang family father and son.

He only stood up to greet Jiang Yunhe when Jiang Yunhe came up to him:
"Lord Marquis, Young Master Jiang, how have you two been lately?"

Jiang Yunhe squinted at Lu Huai and saw that the young man in front of him was dressed in a red official robe and stood straight, and was even a little taller than himself.

Moreover, in his previous impression, Lu Huai was somewhat thin and had a scholarly air that belonged to a scholar.

But for some reason, in just a few months, Lu Huai's demeanor had become incomparable to what it used to be.

Even his facial features were sharp and distinct, much like his father's, making him even more handsome.

Red suits him very well.

"Of course everything is fine at my Zhenyuan Marquis's residence." Jiang Yunhe took the main seat and then warmly invited Lu Huai to sit down.
“Lu Huai, in the blink of an eye, you’ve become more and more like your father.” He smiled and took a sip of tea, as if he had just remembered something.

Lu Huai knew what he was laughing at.

This person is always good at pretending. On the surface, he treats Lu Huai with kindness, but in reality, he tries to find ways to say that Lu Huai is like Lu Zhen.

Lu Huai knew his father well. When he was young, his father was very stubborn. He would not back down once he made up his mind, and he could not tolerate any wrongdoing.

He didn't understand the principle that "if the water is too clear, there will be no fish," and he was only focused on pursuing the great righteousness in his heart.

Such a person would not be able to get ahead in the imperial court.

It was precisely because of this that Lu Zhen ended up having to resign from his official post at a young age.

Jiang Yunhe was clearly implying that if Lu Huai didn't know how to restrain himself like Lu Zhen, he, Lu Huai, might be the next one to be stripped of his official position.

Lu Huai lowered his brows and smiled slightly.

People generally think that scholars are good at scheming and playing word games, but although Marquis Jiang Yunhe of Zhenyuan is a military officer, every word he says is sharp and witty.

Clearly, this superficial impression is inaccurate.

"Your Excellency flatters me; I am unworthy of such praise," Lu Huai replied with a smile.

“My father is now far removed from the court and is quite content with his leisure. It is better for you, my lord, to be vigorous and active in the court.”

When it comes to sharp tongues, Lu Huai is an expert.

His words were much more direct than Jiang Yunhe's, full of sarcasm, yet impossible to find fault with.

Jiang Yunhe wasn't angry; of course, given his current public persona, he couldn't afford to be.

He smiled softly:
"If we're talking about navigating the court, I can't compare to you, Lu Huai. These days, I doubt any of the high-ranking families in Shengjing can escape the Ministry of Revenue's search warrant."

When this matter was mentioned, Lu Huai showed no fear whatsoever:
"There's no such thing as hiding or not hiding. If you have nothing to hide, you'll naturally open your doors wide for me to look at. Those who try to hide are simply guilty."

"Aren't you right, my lord?"

"Of course." Jiang Yunhe's smile was radiant.
"I wonder what item, or... what, you're looking for, Lu Huai?"

Lu Huai stood up decisively: "Won't we know once we find it? Lord Jiang, lead the way."