Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 393 I will do everything I can to help you!

Lu Huai glanced sideways and noticed a faint herbal scent on Lin Zhiqing, which he hadn't smelled before.

But he didn't think much of it, and he didn't have any romantic thoughts at all.

Instead, he revealed everything about the Ministry of War's grain supplies that the Ministry of Revenue had discovered.

Lin Zhiqing quickly saw the problem: "This Ministry of War is quite interesting. The Vice Minister is all-powerful, while the Minister is practically invisible."

“He can't stay invisible for long.” Lu Huai raised an eyebrow.
"He thought that pushing a scapegoat out would solve the problem, but that's far from enough."

"Do you have any evidence? Evidence that the Minister of Revenue was involved in this matter?" Lin Zhiqing asked.

Lu Huai nodded:

"The Minister of War still wanted to make a last-ditch effort, but the Marquis of Zhenyuan's mansion was in dire straits and preoccupied with the Lin family's affairs, so he had no time to deal with him."

"He can't escape this matter of supplies."

Lu Huai's eyes were upturned at the corners, and the corners of his mouth were turned up, clearly showing his confidence.

"This matter must be inextricably linked to the Marquis of Zhenyuan's residence?" Lin Zhiqing asked again.

"Of course," Lu Huai affirmed her statement.

“The Marquis of Zhenyuan’s mansion and the Minister of War have colluded in many ways behind the scenes, but I only have a small amount of evidence, which is not enough to convict the Marquis of Zhenyuan’s mansion.”

"This Jiang Yunhe is really an unkillable cockroach," Lin Zhiqing muttered under his breath.

Then, she thought of her analysis of the royal family sitting back and watching the tigers fight.

After thinking for a moment, he finally spoke to Lu Huai:

“Lu Huai, I suspect that some officials in the court and members of the royal family knew about the framing of my father back then.”

Lu Huai paused, then straightened up and looked at Lin Zhiqing:
"how do I say this?"

Lin Zhiqing pinched her chin and re-analyzed the issues she had mentioned earlier.

Then, she sighed softly: "At that time, there were three forces standing in the way of the Lin family."

"Royal family, marquises and nobles, Jiang Yunhe."

“Jiang Yunhe wants to rise to power, the royal family wants to discard him after he has served his purpose, and the system of marquises and nobles goes against my father’s idea of ​​fighting for the interests of commoners and women.”

"I wonder if these are the reasons they gave for watching my father die."

Lu Huai's expression gradually shifted from surprise to anger. He took a deep breath:

“Your analysis makes sense. In other words, they don’t care whether Uncle Lin has colluded with the enemy or betrayed the country.”

"Only if Uncle Lin dies can we avoid touching their interests."

“That’s exactly what I meant.” Lin Zhiqing frowned.

Lu Huai frowned as well: "When the Ministry of Revenue investigated the Ministry of War this time, it was practically unimpeded."

"I only had some doubts before, but now that I hear what you've said, it seems that the higher-ups really do find the Jiang family an eyesore."

"This court hearing concerns the life and death of the Lin and Jiang families."

"Aqing, I will do everything I can to help you."

Lin Zhiqing looked up at Lu Huai: "Can this matter of supplies slow down the Jiang family's progress?"

“Of course.” Lu Huai nodded: “The items stolen from the Zhenyuan Marquis’s residence a few days ago were also related to the Minister of War.”

This was something Lin Zhiqing hadn't expected: "Why are they exchanging items in private?"

Lu Huai didn't speak, but only shook his head slightly.

Lin Zhiqing paused, his expression suddenly turning serious: "Lu Huai, the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion wouldn't be thinking of..."

Before she could finish speaking, Lu Huai had already nodded:
"It's very possible, but this matter is of great importance, and I dare not speculate."

Lin Zhiqing didn't speak again, but began to think carefully.

"Da da……"

Her fingertips tapped lightly on the table, making a sound. Lu Huai put the booklet away: "Aqing, I've heard about Yan Yu's disappearance."

"Have you been keeping an eye on the movements of Zhou Chongzheng, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review?" Lin Zhiqing asked.

Lu Huai nodded: "Shortly after Li Jinzhi's incident, Jiang Liuyun went to the Zhou family."

“Your plan should have been discovered at that time,” Lu Huai said softly.

"Zhou Chongzheng appears calm and collected, but he is extremely cunning and ruthless."

"Ling Shuo must have been killed by him, his purpose being to find fault with the Lin family."

Lin Zhiqing frowned:
"Madam Ling should be unaware of this matter. Zhou Chongzheng is indeed ruthless. He personally killed his brother-in-law, cutting off any possibility for the Lin family to find fault with him."

"I don't know much about that," Lu Huai said honestly.

"Lu Huai." Lin Zhiqing picked up a book and casually flipped through it:

"You have people in the Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review?"

Lu Huai had no intention of hiding it from Lin Zhiqing. He nodded slightly and said, "They were all planted many years ago and are trustworthy."

"If you need it, I will certainly have people at your beck and call."

Lin Zhiqing shook his head, the sound of pages turning in his hand was quite obvious:

"I don't know if your people have found out that Zhou Chongzheng has been accumulating wealth through lawsuits and bribery?"

Lu Huai's expression wasn't good: "Money-making?"

"My people haven't been able to find out about this. Where did you get this information from?"

"Yan Yu gave it to me," Lin Zhiqing replied simply. "If this matter is brought to light, will Zhou Chongzheng die?"

“That’s right, but there’s not enough time right now.” Lu Huai quickly analyzed the situation in his mind and shook his head.

"What do you plan to do next?" He pressed down on the book in Lin Zhiqing's hand and looked into Lin Zhiqing's eyes.

The two were standing very close together.

Lin Zhiqing could see Lu Huai by turning her head, and she thought for a moment before speaking:
"I plan to find Yan Yu first."

"Three days may not be enough." Lu Huai's expression was slightly serious.
"Moreover, the matter between the Marquis of Zhenyuan's mansion and the Minister of War has caused quite a stir recently, and it cannot be resolved in a short time."

“I’m afraid they’ll do something desperate, and if that happens, you’ll be the one in the most danger.”

"These three days will not pass easily; they will be a life-or-death battle for the Lin and Jiang families."

“I have a feeling that the Jiang family is going to make a big move, so no matter how angry you are, I have to make sure Yunfeng stays with you.”

His tone was extremely serious.

"Is the Jiang family's situation really that dire?" Lin Zhiqing blinked, changing the subject:
“Lu Huai, you need to slow down. At least wait until my father overturns the case before bringing up the matter between the Ministry of War and the Marquis of Zhenyuan.”

"If the Jiang family falls beforehand, the Lin family will be unable to clear their name."

"Don't worry, I've been waiting for you." Lu Huai said without hesitation.

Lin Zhiqing was slightly taken aback, her ears burning. She walked around the table and distanced herself from Lu Huai.

"Lu Huai, I have something else I want to talk to you about." Lin Zhiqing looked up at Lu Huai with a complicated expression.

Lu Huai sat down opposite her: "You're willing to believe me now?"

His eyes were filled with anticipation and joy, which Lin Zhiqing could see clearly.

She smiled slightly: "I was too cautious and too arrogant before, which is why I hurt you time and time again."

"Lu Huai, I'm so sorry."

Her tone was tinged with guilt and a hint of unease:
“I remember you once said that in your eyes, I was the only one who was different from others.”

Lu Huai nodded without hesitation: "I have said that."

"And now?" Lin Zhiqing leaned forward, her eyes glistening with tears.

For some reason, Lu Huai felt a slight pang of pain in his heart, and he nodded emphatically:
"My feelings have never changed."