Without any evidence, Minister Shen could only let the matter drop and bury Liu Ruyan like grass.
But the people of Bianjing have sharp eyes; many witnessed the beating of Zou Shuang'er and the Marquis of Zhenbei that day.
Now that the Marquis's mansion has suffered another misfortune, it is likely doomed.
"If she comes back to life, she won't even have a chance to live, let alone get married."
Lin Shixuan left angrily after saying those words.
Zou Shuang'er looked at the Marquis of Zhenbei, trying to ask for his opinion, but the Marquis of Zhenbei angrily pointed at her and said, "Do as Shixuan says right now, or get out."
If she hadn't been discovered, he and Ye Lanyin would still be living a harmonious and loving life, a perfect couple.
Perhaps Shixuan has already passed the imperial examination, his official career will not come to an end, and Shiming will not become decadent.
Early the next morning.
Zou Shuang'er then wrapped Zou Wanqing's body in a mat and took it to the mass grave, whereupon she burned it.
When they returned to the manor, it was already dawn, just in time for the results of the palace examination to be announced.
Looking at the procession with its gongs and drums, I was reminded of the imperial examination a few days ago.
Lin Shixuan stood at the door, his eyes fixed on the group with a sharp gaze, as if he wanted to see right through them.
"Mother, go to Ping'an Prefecture and see what place Lin Rui'an got in the exam."
Zou Shuang'er had just arrived at the door and hadn't even had a chance to catch her breath when Lin Shixuan gave her instructions, leaving her somewhat stunned.
"Shixuan, why make yourself miserable?"
Even those who came in last place in the imperial examinations, even if they passed the spring examination, would still be assigned an official position.
Lin Shixuan only participated in the autumn imperial examination. If he wanted to be assigned an official position, he would have to pass the spring imperial examination, which meant it would be three years later.
Upon hearing this, Lin Shixuan's gaze swept fiercely towards Zou Shuang'er.
Zou Shuang'er was so frightened that her whole body trembled.
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