Chapter 173 The imperial edict has arrived!
Lin Zhiqing and others did not know what the Dali Temple Minister and others were thinking, and they soon returned to the Lin family.
Half an hour later, everyone gathered in the main hall.
On the round table in the middle of the main hall, a very detailed topographic map was placed in the middle.
The topographic map not only shows the route, but also vividly depicts the scenes of Xishi.
"This... Mr. Lu, you are truly a talent." Lin Yangyang stared at the painting in front of her, stunned: "How did you manage to paint the entire West Market?"
"I have been to Xishi several times before and was deeply impressed, so I was able to draw it." Lu Huai said slowly.
Lin Yangyang pointed at the picture and said, "Even if you ask me to go there ten more times, I still won't be able to draw it."
"Yangyang!" Lin Congli called her with a sullen face, "I usually ask you to practice calligraphy and painting, but you never take it seriously. Look at others."
"Even if I had been painting since I was a child, I couldn't draw to this level. I can't do this kind of thing." Lin Yangyang didn't care.
"How dare you talk back!" Lin Congli's eyes widened.
Lin Yangyang stuck out her tongue and stopped talking.
"Ahem, I can't draw it either." Jiang Liuyun was very honest.
Lu Nanyue also nodded: "People of the same path, people of the same path."
They all knew very well that Lin Yangyang's words were not exaggerated at all.
The topographic map in front of me is very detailed, from various houses and shops to small items such as a well and a tree.
Apart from Lu Huai, no one present could master this technique.
This is the child of other people's family... Lin Zhiqing couldn't help but sigh.
When she returned home just now, she only told Lu Huai to try to draw the route from Dali Temple to Caishikou in as much detail as possible.
Lu Huai completed such a perfect topographic map in just two hours. His efficiency was really high.
Not only is it efficient, the quality of that topographic map is also very high.
Judging from his skillful technique, he must have been to Xishi many times.
What would Lu Huai do in Xishi?
Lin Zhiqing planned to ask Lu Huai about it when he had time.
Then she looked over the map again to check if there was anything wrong or missing.
Jiang Liuyun scratched his head and said, "Qing'er, why are you drawing this?"
Lin Congli and Lu Nanyue were very curious about this question.
Before Lin Zhiqing could answer, Lin Shian spoke out the answer first: "What else can we do? Robbing the execution ground!"
When these words were spoken, Lin Congli and others frowned at the same time, as if they disagreed.
The risk of robbing the execution ground is too great.
Lin Zhiqing quickly raised his head and said, "This isn't just an ordinary execution ground robbery. Let's take a look at the characteristics of these roads first."
Lin Zhiqing pointed out three routes.
Seeing the direction she pointed, Lin Shian and Lu Huai looked at each other with some confusion in their eyes.
Because these three routes are not the route from Dali Temple to Caichangkou that they took today.
It is the route from Liu Mang's residence to the vegetable market.
Liu Mang's residence was located in the south, close to the outskirts of the city, and far away from the vegetable market.
In order to keep the topographic map intact, and because his memory of last night was particularly vivid, Lu Huai also drew it.
Lin Shian was very confused: "Zhiqing, aren't we going to see the route from Dali Temple to Caichangkou today?"
Seeing that they still hadn't figured it out, Lin Zhiqing had no choice but to explain:
"We had so many people following us at the time, and we left without any disguise. I certainly wouldn't reveal our real destination."
As she spoke, she pointed at Liu Mang's mansion:
"I had planned to take another quiet trip tonight to confirm the route from Liu's residence to the market entrance, and then add the route here."
"But I didn't expect Lu Huai to draw it so carefully. It saved us from making another trip."
Lin Congli's brows were still furrowed tightly. "You don't want to rob the execution ground, you want to start with Liu Mang?"
Seeing Lin Zhiqing nod, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.
They originally believed that the execution ground robbery was true and were somewhat skeptical of Lin Zhiqing's judgment.
After all, the execution ground was heavily guarded and the area around it was very spacious, making it difficult to rescue someone under the eyes of the court's experts.
Instead of robbing the execution ground, it is better to just run away.
It seems that Lin Zhiqing had already made up his mind and had no intention of robbing the execution ground or running away.
She has a third option.
Seeing that everyone understood, Lin Zhiqing didn't waste any more time and pointed out the three routes again:
"If nothing unexpected happens, Fourth Uncle's conviction letter will be delivered to our house soon."
"Tomorrow will be the day when Fourth Uncle will be executed."
Upon hearing this, everyone put aside their thoughts and stared closely at the road map.
Lin Zhiqing's expression was serious. "Fourth Uncle will be escorted to the execution ground at the entrance of the vegetable market by the Dali Temple. I will find a way to lead Liu Mang to the execution ground."
"He's most likely to take these routes. When the time comes, you guys..."
The Lin family's conversation lasted for more than two hours.
As the sky grew darker, the carriage of Dali Temple Minister Zhou Chongzheng stopped at the door of the Lin family.
Seeing that the Lin family's door was closed, Zhou Chongzheng looked indifferent and ordered someone to go forward and knock on the door.
Soon, the door of the Lin family opened.
Zhou Chongzheng led a large group of people into the Lin family and went straight to the main hall.
In the main hall, all the Lin family members have arrived, including Lin Jiusi and Fourth Aunt.
Lin Zhiqing stood at the back and looked at Zhou Chongzheng, the Dali Temple Minister who had repeatedly rejected her.
There was no expression on Zhou Chongzheng's face, only indifference.
Then, Lin Zhiqing set his eyes on the eunuch beside Zhou Chongzheng.
The eunuch was holding a tray with a bright yellow imperial edict on it that was very eye-catching.
Lin Congli bowed and was about to step forward to speak when the eunuch next to Zhou Chongzheng shrieked:
"The imperial edict has arrived!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone knelt down in a rush, and you could hear a pin drop in the main hall.
Zhou Chongzheng then picked up the imperial edict from the tray, opened it, and read it out expressionlessly:
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims:
I have heard that the way to govern a country is to clarify laws and regulations, rectify principles and disciplines, so as to maintain world peace.
Today, Lin Congyan, the governor of the Ministry of Public Administration, did not think about serving the country, but instead acted in a rebellious manner, shocking the court and the public.
After investigation, it was found that Lin Congyan treated his servants harshly and slandered the royal family. There was conclusive evidence that he was a major pest to the country and an enemy to the people.
I am mindful that the laws are strict and cannot be bent for personal gain, so I will punish him according to the law.
I hereby order: The Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice shall escort Lin Congyan to the execution ground today and execute him immediately, and confiscate his property as a punishment.
The rest of the Lin family who knew about the incident but did not report it will be considered equally guilty.
However, considering that Marquis Changning expanded the territory, performed his duties conscientiously, and achieved outstanding political achievements.
He specially granted his clansman Yu Lin Congyan the punishment of exile after his execution.
I hope that all my subjects in the world will take this as a warning, fulfill their duties, and not repeat the same mistakes.
Now that this decree has been issued, I will personally carry it out!"
As Zhou Chongzheng's voice fell, Lin Zhiqing closed his eyes. This moment finally came.
The knees of her aunt beside her went weak and two lines of tears instantly flowed out.
"It's over, it's over." Lin Jiusi collapsed on the ground.
The rest of the people were trembling to some extent.
Only Lin Zhiqing and Lin Congli, who was at the front, remained straight and did not behave in a disrespectful manner.
Lin Congli took a deep breath:
"I thank you for your grace!"
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