Chapter 359 Showing Weakness
Lin Zhiqing didn't care about Zhou Chongzheng's reaction. After she came out of the Dali Temple, she looked towards the Ministry of Justice.
The Ministry of Justice is also an old friend.
Just as Lin Zhiqing expected, the Minister of Justice did not have a good face towards the Lin family.
Firstly, the Minister of Justice knew that Lin Zhiqing was behind the incident with the mole girl, and he had long held a grudge against her.
Secondly, he felt that the Lin family might have already known about his good-for-nothing son.
Although the Lin family has no evidence, this is still a stain on him.
Moreover, because he had offended the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion, his days had not been very leisurely recently.
Now that I see the culprit, my anger naturally comes out.
"Miss Lin, I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person. I wonder what brought you here?" The Minister of Justice said this bluntly.
Lin Zhiqing smiled slightly. Unlike her tough attitude when facing Zhou Chongzheng, she whispered softly:
"Your Excellency is too kind. My father still has to rely on you. I came here to visit you."
The Minister of Justice had previously handled the case of Lin Congyan, and had personally witnessed how Lin Zhiqing robbed the execution ground and captured Liu Mang.
Anyone would find it strange if a wolf suddenly turned into a little white rabbit.
Seeing the Minister of Justice frowning, Lin Zhiqing's eyes instantly turned red. She picked up a handkerchief and wiped her eyes:
"Sir, the previous facts were a misunderstanding. You had no choice but to prevent us from contacting my fourth uncle. I understand this."
Lin Zhiqing is already bringing up old issues.
She counted on her fingers and spoke again: "I believe you are well aware of the matter between you and the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion. If I don't do that, the Lin family will be finished."
The Minister of Justice frowned even deeper. He wanted to ask, what is the relationship between him and the Lin family?
But before he could say anything, Lin Zhiqing's voice came again.
"Sir, you don't understand my good intentions. I'm actually trying to help you break free from the control of the Zhenyuan Marquisate!"
After these words were spoken, Lin Shian and Lin Congli looked at each other, both with a hint of surprise in their eyes.
The face of the Minister of Justice also changed. He didn't expect that this woman would dare to bring up this matter in public.
He coughed lightly, interrupting Lin Zhiqing's words, then waved his hand until there was no one around, then his eyes became sharp:
"Do you know what you were saying just now? Lin Zhiqing, you are so arrogant!"
This is really angry.
There was no need for him to hide anything in front of the Lin family.
After all, in the matter of the mole girl and the previous Lin Congyan incident, the Lin family and the Ministry of Justice were already in opposition.
Lin Zhiqing sniffed: "Sir, I am really too excited."
"Think about it, if I hadn't done that, the Lin family would be finished. Besides, since you've fallen out with the Zhenyuan Marquisate, they won't dare to do anything to you for now. They can only make some small moves."
These words seemed to be provocative, but the Minister of Justice still took the word "temporarily" to heart.
Apart from anything else, Lin Zhiqing is right about this point.
The Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion has no chance to do anything to the Minister of Justice now, but what will happen in the future is uncertain.
No matter what, the Minister of Justice is just a civil servant, while the Marquis of Zhenyuan actually holds the military power.
It was during the Dasheng period that military officers were in high demand, and the Minister of Justice sent his own son to the military camp, hoping that he could make a name for himself.
Who would have thought that he would not only fail to make a name for himself, but instead his father would have to clean up his mess and he would be controlled by others.
Of course, that feeling was not pleasant.
Lin Zhiqing saw the Minister of Justice looking to the upper left, and knew that he had taken his words to heart, so he struck while the iron was hot and spoke again:
"Sir, since you have taken on my father's case this time, the Zhenyuan Marquisate will certainly pursue you relentlessly, using threats and inducements."
"They will do anything to achieve their goals, sir!"
Her words were not random, but were the right remedy for the problem.
Lin Zhiqing could see earlier that the Minister of Justice was very disgusted with the Jiang family's behavior of taking advantage of their kindness to repay their debts.
But the Minister of Justice had the upper hand in someone else's hands, so he naturally couldn't act rashly.
Despite this, his interactions with the Jiang family were limited, and he did not seem to be fully committed to the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion.
In other words, he didn't want to be dragged into the quagmire by the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion.
As expected, these words made the Minister of Justice frown again.
He didn't know the truth of Lin Congrong's case, but he thought of the once powerful Marquis Wangshu, no, Earl Wangshu.
But at that time, Lin Congrong's contributions were so great that he was no different from a marquis.
It is for this reason that the title of Wangshu Hou has become deeply rooted in people's hearts.
At least before the Lin family committed treason, they were very honest and loyal. They didn't look like the kind of people who would be so bold as to commit treason.
What's more, the Lin family has two marquises in one family, so there is really no need for them to collaborate with the enemy and commit treason.
As for the Jiang family's habit of making small moves behind the scenes, it is very likely that they will frame others.
Although he didn't say it on the surface, he actually had a judgment in his heart about the affairs of the Lin and Jiang families.
Thinking of this, he felt a little uncomfortable. Not only him, in fact, most of the court officials knew this.
This thought flashed through his mind, and he began to think seriously about Lin Zhiqing's words.
Indeed, he has now received an imperial edict and is responsible for re-examining Lin Congrong's case, which is contrary to the interests of the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion.
The Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion will definitely put some effort into him.
Just when his mind was in a mess, Lin Zhiqing spoke again:
"Sir, I beg you, you must seek justice for my father. If the Zhenyuan Marquisate succeeds, they will definitely come back to settle the score with you."
When Lin Zhiqing said this, two lines of tears fell straight down.
The Minister of Justice frowned slightly and said, "What's the point of you crying here? I'm tired of hearing you. I'll make my own judgment on your father's matter after we investigate. There's no need to say more."
Seeing this, Lin Shian and Lin Congli stepped forward and grabbed Lin Zhiqing.
Lin Zhiqing stopped crying, but was still choked up.
Lin Shian stepped forward and said, "Sir, my sister is really too excited. I hope you can forgive her."
"She is in such a state that she cannot stay here any longer. I will take her away now."
The Minister of Justice did not speak.
Lin Shian helped Lin Zhiqing walk out.
When they were about to step out of the courtyard, Lin Zhiqing turned around and saw that the Minister of Justice was staring at one point and didn't care about their departure.
In other words, the Minister of Justice was still thinking, and his expression was even a little hesitant.
After returning to the carriage, Lin Congli was about to ask Lin Zhiqing why she lost her composure when he saw Lin Zhiqing pick up a handkerchief and calmly wipe away her tears.
He looked very calm, not at all excited as before.
Lin Shian was used to seeing Lin Zhiqing's expression changing skills, so he asked, "Zhiqing, why are you acting like this today?"
Lin Zhiqing smiled slightly: "I am showing weakness."
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