Chapter 317: Zhou Xuan, Nonsense Literature
Seeing this, Lin Zhiqing continued to speak:
"My engagement with Prince Jiang has already ended. There's no point in saying more about this matter. Only he and I know the true feelings behind it."
"There are many other women who belong to Yuejiang Prince in the capital, and I am the only one who knows the bitterness of them all."
This statement was ambiguous, but everyone knew in their hearts that Lin Zhiqing still did not believe Jiang Liuyun's explanation.
Originally, Jiang Liuyun and Jiang Yunhe's words had won over most people's hearts, but Lin Zhiqing did not blindly oppose it, but retreated to advance. This attitude is somewhat intriguing.
The more I look at it, the more it looks like they are forced to compromise.
Moreover, Lin Zhiqing shed two tears and looked extremely sad, not like he felt there was any misunderstanding at all.
Seeing that the atmosphere was almost set, Lin Yangyang spoke again:
"Master Jiang, my sister's parents have both passed away, and it's already very difficult. Please don't say anything more."
"In front of so many elders and fellow villagers, our Lin family naturally can't say anything. My sister Qing can't talk back to the elders either. We will just bear the grievance ourselves."
After these words were spoken, everyone felt that Lin Zhiqing was crying out of grievance, and they became more critical of Jiang Liuyun and Jiang Yunhe.
It no longer matters whether what happened was true or false. Jiang Liuyun’s entry into Zangxianglou is no longer acceptable.
Realizing this, Jiang Liuyun wanted to speak again, but Jiang Yunhe realized that Lin Zhiqing was conveying information to the people through his words, so he spoke again:
"Zhiqing, this matter is complicated. Why don't we go in and have a detailed chat to clear up the misunderstanding."
Lin Zhiqing wiped the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief: "The Lin family is in decline. Lord Jiang has never been here before. Now that he has come suddenly, we haven't had time to prepare properly."
With just a few words, the smile on Jiang Yunhe's face disappeared.
This sentence seems ordinary, but it attacks two points.
First, Jiang Yunhe seemed very close to Lin Zhiqing, but why had he never visited the Lin family before?
Second, Jiang Yunhe and Jiang Liuyun came to visit suddenly without handing over visiting cards in advance. It was a sudden attack that caught people off guard and was not in accordance with etiquette.
The people around understood the meaning and started talking about it.
"Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen the Marquis of Zhenyuan come to the Lin family. It seems that the Marquis of Zhenyuan only pays lip service to his concern for Lin Zhiqing."
"Isn't he a busy marquis? Why does he have to come to the Lin family to coax a little girl?"
"Let's not talk about coaxing them for now. I see they didn't bring anything good today. They don't look like they're coming to apologize."
"The visiting card hasn't even been sent yet, what can you bring? Isn't this just a surprise attack to make the Lin family forgive Jiang Liuyun?"
Jiang Liuyun felt particularly offended by these words, so he began to explain:
"Qing'er, my father is very busy with official duties and has no free time. Even I rarely see him."
Jiang Yunhe waved his hand:
"These are not excuses. I certainly didn't do well in this regard. But Zhiqing, I know you are weak, and I often ask Yun'er to bring you supplements."
"Even though you poisoned my cousin, I still remember it and asked Yun'er to come and help you. I always think of you in my heart."
Hearing this, Lin Zhiqing raised his eyebrows.
Jiang Yunhe, this old fox, did not deny on the surface that he did not care about Lin Zhiqing's affairs, but what he said made people feel that Lin Zhiqing had accepted a lot of things from the Jiang family.
Not only that, he made the matter of "poisoning his cousin" ambiguous, clearly trying to make people misunderstand Lin Zhiqing.
Fortunately, the real owner was right beside him. Lin Yangyang cleared his throat:
"Master Jiang, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say anything you want. Who said my sister Qing poisoned me?"
"What a coincidence! The maid who falsely accused my sister Qing had some connection with Lord Jiang. Lord Jiang saw the maid die with his own eyes. He wouldn't have forgotten, would he?"
Lin Yangyang's speech is not as flowery as others, which makes it easier for people to understand and is very provocative.
Every maid in the Lin family has a relationship with Jiang Liuyun, which inevitably makes people think that Jiang Liuyun is a philandering person.
Seeing that the situation was not right, Jiang Yunhe knew that if they continued this topic, they would not gain any advantage, so he spoke decisively:
"Zhiqing, are you feeling resentful towards me and Yun'er because of the recent rumors in the capital?"
Hearing this, Lin Zhiqing raised his eyebrows. Are we finally getting to the point?
What were the rumors circulating in the city recently? Of course, it was about the Zhenyuan Marquisate falsely accusing Lin Congrong of collaborating with the enemy and committing treason.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the relationship between the Zhenyuan Marquisate and the Lin family had broken down since this incident.
Everyone has different opinions on whether this matter is true or not, but in the end, no retrial investigation has been started and there is no substantial evidence.
Lin Zhiqing was also very clear about this. Until evidence was produced, Jiang Yunhe would always be the Marquis of Zhenyuan in Dasheng.
Thinking of this, her eyes became sore and tears flowed down like pearls from a broken string:
"Master Jiang, my father treated you very well when he was alive, so I naturally don't want to believe that you are the kind of person the rumors say you are."
"This matter needs to be re-examined before the truth can be revealed. I believe that the Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will not wrongly accuse any good person, nor will they let any bad person go."
Practice Tai Chi, practice Tai Chi properly.
Lin Zhiqing is well versed in nonsense literature, and what he said is as if he had said nothing.
But almost everyone could hear that she did not trust the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion.
The muscles on Jiang Yunhe's face wrinkled together, his brows forming the shape of the Chinese character "川". He then looked at Lin Congli and Lin Congyan:
"Do Brother Congli and Brother Congyan think the same?"
Lin Congli's face was as gloomy as water and he did not comment.
Lin Congyan slowly took out his fan and began to fan himself: "We are not qualified to comment on such a major matter."
Jiang Yunhe kicked three iron plates in a row, the corners of his eyes expanded outwards, and his eyebrows were raised high.
Although dissatisfied, this facial expression is more of a puzzlement.
What are you confused about?
Lin Zhiqing pondered secretly, could it be that his uncle and fourth uncle were not as weak as before?
Before she could figure out the answer, Jiang Yunhe spoke again:
"Zhiqing, Brother Congli, Brother Congyan, I have already written to His Majesty, requesting a thorough investigation of this matter. Our Jiang and Lin families must not sever ties because of a rumor."
"If I hadn't been promoted by Brother Congrong, I would never be where I am today."
"Lord Jiang remembers my father, and I am very grateful." Lin Zhiqing's handkerchief was almost wet.
"Since the Marquis has already submitted a petition, what did His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince say?"
Of course there will be no explanation.
Lin Zhiqing knew this and asked just to embarrass Jiang Yunhe.
Jiang Yunhe's face did not show any embarrassment, but rather a look of embarrassment:
"This is a long story, Zhiqing, why don't we go inside and talk about it."
Go in? Impossible.
Lin Zhiqing was about to refuse, but Jiang Yunhe suddenly looked behind her:
"Hey, why don't you see my nephew Shi'an?"
Cousin!
Lin Zhiqing's eyes narrowed.
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