Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 449 A Family with a Daughter Receives a Hundred Families' Inquiries
At this point, he let out a long sigh.

Lin Zhiqing and Lin Qingshan exchanged a glance, both understanding the Censor-in-Chief's meaning.

From the perspective of the Imperial Censor, the events of many years ago originated from the threat posed by the Marquis of Zhenyuan's mansion, but he was unaware of this and therefore misunderstood the Lin family.

This does indeed explain the previous hostility of the Censorate and the Censor-in-Chief towards the Lin family.

Lin Zhiqing did not expect that the Imperial Censor would reveal all these matters.

During the first court hearing, the Censor-in-Chief was indeed not very friendly to the Lin family, and during the second court hearing, he often spoke from a neutral position.

It was precisely because of this that the Lin family had a chance to turn the tables.

Therefore, it is impossible that the Imperial Censor was trying to curry favor with the Lin family because of their resurgence.

This Lord Wang is indeed a person who speaks his mind on matters at hand, and has a rather stubborn temper.

Furthermore, he is someone who is willing to put aside his pride.

Lin Zhiqing had seen far too many sanctimonious people.

Looking back now, she still remembers that the first Dasheng official she met was an investigative censor from the Censorate.

At that time, she was quite surprised that a censor, who made a living by speaking, would have a stutter.

In retrospect, with a stubborn old man like Wang Yuan as the head of the Censorate, the officials below him must have been selected primarily based on their abilities, with other factors being secondary.

This is indeed a good thing for the Great Sheng court.

Having said all that, Lin Qingshan and Lin Zhiqing naturally wouldn't criticize Wang Yuan too much.

At least the Censorate did not have any real impact on the Lin family.

Lin Qingshan didn't say much, just offered a few words of comfort to Wang Yuan, and that was the end of that matter.

After the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion fell, the Lin family became idle, while Lu Huai became busy.

After Lu Huai took office, the Ministry of Revenue put in a lot of effort, using Jiang Yunhe's case as a breakthrough, and followed the clues to uncover many underhanded and corrupt practices.

Among them, Zhou Chongzheng, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, was the first to be targeted.

The matter of Zhou Chongzheng abusing his position to embezzle public funds quickly came to light.

In addition, some people from the Six Ministries were also purged, especially the military officers.

Previously, those led by the Marquis of Zhenyuan's family had all shrank back, fearing that the Ministry of Revenue would seize on their weaknesses.

At this point, all the heavy burdens weighing on the Lin family were removed.

The Emperor has already announced to the world that Lin Congrong's case of treason and collusion with the enemy has been completely overturned.

His title has returned to the Lin family after such a long time.

The glory of having two marquises in one family has finally returned to its rightful place.

In addition, the imperial court followed the clues and eliminated the remaining forces of the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion, and the Lin family also contributed a lot.

The story was passed down by word of mouth among the people, and even storytellers turned the Lin family's experience into a storybook.

Lin, the young woman, stood up in court to plead her father's innocence and angrily defied her heartless lover to seize Hou Quan!

This saying spread widely in Shengjing City, and Lin Zhiqing's reputation gradually rose through word of mouth among the people.

Some officials even had designs on her marriage.

"Hey Granny Liu, I was here first today, so get out of my way!"

"You old fool, I'm here to propose marriage for the Duke of Pei's nephew. Why are you telling me to leave?"

"A family with a daughter has many suitors. The old lady of the scholar's mansion has repeatedly instructed me to talk to Miss Lin about our young master. Get up!"

"Hey, I don't believe it! You won't even give face to the Duke of Pei!"

...Lin Zhiqing watched the two ice-cold figures locked in a fierce confrontation and couldn't help but rub her temples.

Seeing this, Lin Qingshan cleared his throat:
"Gentlemen, are you planning to tear down the Lin family? I have already said that Qing'er is still too young to be considered for marriage."

"Oh dear, my lord!" One of the ice-men stepped forward, his brows furrowed in a bitter expression.
"Miss Lin is already an old maid. If you don't seize this great opportunity, you won't have a chance to regret it later!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiqing couldn't help but roll her eyes.

She's only nineteen this year, but she's already considered an old maid by these matchmakers.

If she weren't afraid of rumors that the Lin family was arrogant and disrespectful, she would have already started cursing.

The once powerful families of Shengjing City used to avoid her like the plague, but recently they've all changed their ways, praising and flattering her.

Lin Qingshan frowned: "I have already said that Qing'er is not in a hurry to leave. She should stay for another two years."

The Ice Man flicked his handkerchief and spoke again:
"My lord, Miss Lin's eyebrows are like distant mountains shrouded in mist, and her eyes are like autumn waters rippling across the surface. She is truly a girl who has stepped out of a painting. She will surely be a good-looking woman who brings prosperity to the family in the future."

"Now everyone knows that Miss Lin sought justice for her father and her words in the main hall shocked the three wise men. She is a filial daughter and virtuous daughter-in-law who is hard to find even with a lantern."

"You've seen the Duke of Pei's nephew. He's not only handsome, but the Duke of Pei only mentioned 'jade bamboo shoot' once, and he traveled tens of thousands of miles to find him and bring him back."

"Both of them are pure and kind people, and they are a perfect match!"

After the first ice man finished speaking, the other ice man stepped forward, not to be outdone:
“My lord, listen to me. Our scholar’s ​​family is known as a respectable and upright family. The young master is sensible, knows how to behave, and has no trace of the spoiled brat’s air.”

"When choosing a wife, one should value virtue over wealth. Miss Lin is such a good girl, with upright character and proper manners, she is a perfect match for my young master."

"Not only that, I've heard that Miss Lin is proficient in needlework, music, calligraphy, painting, medicine, and tea ceremony. My cousin is also a man of great talent. The two of them are a perfect match!"

"Cough, cough, cough."

Upon hearing this last sentence, Lin Zhiqing couldn't hold back anymore.

She was proficient in needlework, music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and the art of tea ceremony.
Is this referring to Lin Zhiqing?

These ice people don't care about her life or death at all; they just praise her blindly.

This is too exaggerated.

Lin Qingshan couldn't listen anymore. Although he thought Lin Zhiqing was good in every way, he didn't think she was being anything extraordinary.

He couldn't help but slam his fist on the table: "I said no, and that's final! Guards, remove these two ice men from here!"

They resorted to coercive measures directly.

A few days ago, Lin Zhiqing might have advised Lin Qingshan to soften his attitude and not to offend those people easily.

But now she's used to this kind of scene.

These days, the Lin family's doorstep has been worn down by visitors.

The official media spoke first, and if that didn't work out, the ice man would come knocking again.

The people who come each time are different, which gives Lin Zhiqing a headache.

Now that even the Grand Secretary and the Duke of Pei have joined in the fun, Lin Zhiqing couldn't help but feel annoyed.

After the two ice figures were pulled out, Lin Zhiqing finally felt that the area around her had quieted down.

Lin Yangyang and Yan Yu walked in from outside, both with gloating expressions on their faces.

Lin Yangyang spoke first: "Qing-meimei, someone else has arrived?"

Lin Zhiqing nodded helplessly.

"Your luck with women is pretty good these days, they've been pursuing you so relentlessly, tsk tsk tsk," Yan Yu chimed in.

Before Lin Zhiqing could speak, Lin Qingshan snorted coldly:
"What kind of trash are they, daring to covet Qing'er!"