Chapter 69 Leave everything to me [34]

Ah Chu was furious when she learned the truth.

She paced back and forth in her bedchamber several times before resolutely declaring, "When she comes to the East Palace again, I will definitely question her properly!"

When Si Jinye heard what she said, he found it somewhat amusing and pulled her to sit down on a chair.

Do you think she'll admit it if you ask her? Why would she admit it?

Achu stared at Si Jinye, speechless.

After a long pause, he finally managed to ask, "So... so we're just leaving it at that?"

Si Jinye asked her, "Do you want to just let this go? When she was plotting against you, you were lucky to have met me, otherwise you would have met with disaster."

"But that Miss Lin was forced to marry far away after her reputation was ruined, and she passed away a few days ago."

Miss Lin's name is Lin Miaoyi, and she is the granddaughter of the current Grand Tutor.

Lin Miaoyi's father served as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

In addition, she herself is outstanding in both appearance and talent, which is why there are rumors that Consort Jiang prefers Lin Miaoyi.

The Lin family is a scholarly family and values ​​reputation highly.

After Lin Miaoyi was kidnapped by bandits and lost her virginity, she was quickly married off to her ancestral home in Annam.

Who would have thought that Lin Miaoyi would pass away in Annam just one year later?

When news of her death first arrived, Madam Lin fainted on the spot and then fell seriously ill, from which she is still not fully recovered.

Upon hearing Si Jinye's words, A Chu frowned deeply, her eyes reddening with a mixture of sympathy and anger.

"Miss Lin is so pitiful! She didn't deserve to end up like this!"

Si Jinye nodded in agreement, then asked A Chu, "Then do you think we should give Miss Lin justice?"

Achu looked up at him and understood what he meant.

She hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "It's time to give Miss Lin justice!"

"Then... what should we do?" Achu asked Si Jinye.

Si Jinye touched her face and said gently, "You don't need to worry about these things. Leave everything to me."

Achu nodded.

It was late at night, and the couple finally lay down to sleep.

Achu leaned against Si Jinye's chest and quickly fell asleep.

Originally, Achu thought that Si Jinye should plan more carefully before taking action.

Unexpectedly, the next day, the Lin family received news that Lin Miaoyi's encounter with bandits a year ago was actually a deliberate scheme!

Upon hearing this, the Lin family was horrified!

If it were just a simple accident, they would accept it.

But since it was someone with ulterior motives plotting against them, the Lin family will absolutely not let it go!

The Lin family first conducted a private investigation.

Thanks to Si Jinye's behind-the-scenes manipulation, the Lin family quickly found clues pointing to the current Princess Consort of Rui, Shen Jingya!

At first, the Lin family couldn't understand why Shen Jingya wanted to harm Lin Miaoyi.

Later, they remembered that there were rumors at that time that Consort Jiang preferred Lin Miaoyi to be her daughter-in-law.

In fact, Consort Jiang did reveal this intention to Madam Lin.

However, the Lin family has remained neutral for many years and has not taken sides, so they politely declined Consort Jiang's offer and even started looking for suitable husbands for Lin Miaoyi.

Little did they expect that such rumors would harm Lin Miaoyi!

The Lin family was furious.

That very day, Grand Tutor Lin and Vice Minister Lin took the evidence to the palace to see the emperor, begging him to give their granddaughter/daughter justice.

In the imperial study, the emperor looked at the evidence placed on his desk with a solemn expression.

Then he looked at Grand Tutor Lin and Vice Minister Lin kneeling below.

The emperor took a deep breath and said, "My two ministers, please rise. If this matter is true, I will certainly give you justice!"

"However, this matter involves Princess Rui, and I need more conclusive evidence."

Just then, Si Jinye, who had been standing quietly to the side, stepped forward.

"Father, why not entrust this matter to your son? Your son will do everything in his power to find out the truth!"

The emperor looked at Si Jinye but did not immediately agree.

He knew his son's style of doing things very well.

He was decisive and ruthless in his methods.

If this matter involves Prince Rui...

Si Jinxuan was the emperor's most valued and most promising son.

While the emperor was still hesitating, Grand Tutor Lin spoke first: "Your Majesty, I agree! I agree that this matter should be handed over to His Highness the Crown Prince for investigation!"

Vice Minister Lin echoed, "I agree as well!"

With both court officials having spoken, it would be rather unseemly for the emperor to refuse again.

So he pretended to ponder for a moment before nodding in agreement: "Alright, I'll leave this matter to you, Your Highness, to investigate!"

"We must find out the truth, bring the real culprit to justice, and ensure that the innocent are not implicated!"

Si Jinye naturally understood that the emperor's "innocent" referred to Si Jinxuan.

He lowered his head and replied "yes," a sarcastic smile playing on his lips.

News of the Lin family's affairs began to circulate after Grand Tutor Lin and Vice Minister Lin left the palace.

It turns out that Lin Miaoyi's encounter with bandits a year ago was actually a trap set by the villains!

The news shocked the officials' families.

The daughters of officials who were already on good terms with Lin Miaoyi were especially furious.

A young lady from an official family even held a discussion, mainly about who had harmed Lin Miaoyi.

"Could it be that person?"

Who is that?

"It's that one from Prince Rui's residence!"

"Calm and elegant?"

Upon hearing someone mention Shen Jingya, someone immediately recalled that rumor.

Yes! Very likely!

"Do you all remember that there were rumors at that time that Consort Jiang preferred Miaoyi?"

"Do you think it's possible that she was worried Miaoyi would steal her marriage, so she persecuted Miaoyi?"

Some people think it's impossible, after all, the persona that Shen Jingya cultivates is quite good.

But some people think it's very possible.

These words quickly reached Shen Jingya's ears.

At Prince Rui's mansion, Shen Jingya smashed an entire set of teacups, still not satisfied.

Her face was extremely pale; she was both angry and worried.

Why is the Lin family starting to investigate now, a year after all this time?

Will the investigation lead to her involvement?

Thinking of the bandits who had disappeared without a trace and the old woman who had been doing things for her, Shen Jingya felt flustered.

Just then, she heard a maidservant greeting Si Jinxuan.

Shen Jingya hurriedly instructed the maid beside her to clean up the mess, and then tidied her hair and clothes before going out to greet Si Jinxuan.

She had just reached the door when Si Jinxuan walked in with a cold face.

His face was so dark, it looked as if ink could drip from it.

As soon as he entered, Si Jinxuan's sharp gaze fell on Shen Jingya.

Shen Jingya felt a tremor in her heart and a great unease under his gaze.

She swallowed hard, then forced a fairly natural smile and called out, "Brother Xuan, you're back!"

As usual, Shen Jingya wanted to go over and take Si Jinxuan's arm.

However, Si Jinxuan turned aside to avoid her.

He glanced at the broken porcelain shards that the maid was cleaning up before looking at Shen Jingya.

"Just now, my father summoned me to the palace and said that Grand Tutor Lin found out that a year ago, Lin Miaoyi, the third daughter of the Lin family, encountered bandits while offering incense. It was not an accident, but rather a deliberate act."

Shen Jingya froze, but she immediately feigned surprise: "Really? Then..."

Si Jinxuan interrupted her act: "Chen Jingya, tell me honestly, did you do it?"