Chapter 396 The Storm is Coming
The purpose, of course, is to lure the Lin family into a trap.
Lin Congli spoke again:
"According to Dasheng law, if you are not present at the opening of the court session, the original verdict will most likely be upheld."
"Zhiqing, you have to think it over carefully."
This is a dilemma.
First of all, if this news is true, then once the Lin family gets the news, the Jiang family will definitely know about it as well.
They are also conducting a carpet search for Yan Wu's whereabouts.
If the Lin family fails to find Yan Hu, and the Jiang family finds Yan Hu and kills him, then the only witness will be gone.
Even though Yan Yu's testimony is not enough to convict Jiang Yunhe, he is still a key figure.
Because the Lin family currently has no other evidence.
If the news is false and was deliberately released by the Jiang family to lure the Lin family, then Lin Zhiqing has to think about the Jiang family's purpose.
As Lin Congli said, the only way to end this matter quickly is to get rid of the victim Lin Zhiqing and prevent her from attending the trial.
Then, the Lin family’s case would be directly lost, and it would no longer have anything to do with the Jiang family.
This method is too risky. The Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion would not use it unless they were forced into a desperate situation.
In the past, Lin Zhiqing would have thought that the Jiang family was unlikely to do this.
But now she knew that the Zhenyuan Marquisate was not only burdened with Lin Congrong's affairs, but also a series of issues such as the Ministry of War's food and fodder problems.
In other words, for the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion, they had a way out in this battle before, but now everything is mixed up and they have no way out.
Cornered dogs will eventually do something desperate.
Then, the strategy that the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion had previously intended to use to boil the frog in warm water and gain both fame and fortune would be abandoned.
After all, if your life is about to end, what’s the point of fame and fortune?
Therefore, they can only choose the most permanent solution now, which is probably to get rid of Lin Zhiqing or prevent Lin Zhiqing from going to the trial site.
Neither situation is a good choice for the Lin family.
"Uncle, I know." Lin Zhiqing looked at Lin Shian and then said:
"Cousin, take your men to search Qiwu Mountain first. I won't go out for the next three days."
For the sake of Lin Congrong's case, and even more for the Lin family, she must ensure her own safety.
After arranging the matters at Qiwu Mountain, Lin Zhiqing and Lin Shian returned to Shuqing Pavilion.
Lin Shian returned the jade flute to Lin Zhiqing, but Lin Zhiqing did not take it:
"Cousin, use the jade flute to call for the people from Jianxin Hall to come over and protect the Lin family."
"Especially Shu Qingge."
Lin Shian agreed.
Lin Zhiqing thought about it and said:
"There is one more thing. The situation is serious now. I plan to send Zhao Yan to Bianliang and ask grandfather to find a way out for her."
Hearing this, Lin Shian put his hands behind his back and hesitated a little: "Don't worry, I will take care of Zhao Yan's affairs."
"To be honest, I have the same idea. I want to send both Sister and Jiusi to Bianliang."
"If, if something happens to the Lin family, they might still have a chance to survive."
Lin Shian sighed: "Sister has no martial arts skills now, I am really worried about her, and Jiusi is the same."
Lin Zhiqing raised his eyebrows slightly: "Cousin, I agree with you."
"But before going to Bianliang, I have to have a good talk with my cousin. I'm afraid she won't want to go."
"That's what I mean. She only listens to you now."
"Cousin, don't worry, I will convince her." Lin Zhiqing smiled slightly.
After finishing this matter, Lin Shian felt relieved. He thought about it and spoke again:
"Zhiqing, I shouldn't interfere too much with your decision, but as your elder brother, I have a few words to say."
This surprised Lin Zhiqing. She nodded slightly and said, "Cousin, you can tell me what you want."
"Zhiqing, if you take everything on yourself and refuse to trust others, you will be under too much pressure."
Lin Zhiqing was stunned and speechless for a moment.
Lin Shian sighed and patted Lin Zhiqing's shoulder gently:
"I don't know why, but since I came back from Yunnan, I've noticed that you've become even more cautious than before, and you like to keep everything to yourself."
"You've had a hard time in the past. The Lin family has wronged you. It's normal for you to be wary."
"But the Lin family doesn't belong to just one person. If you do everything without anyone else contributing or participating, it will be detrimental to the future development of the Lin family."
Even his cousin noticed it. Lin Zhiqing curled his lips:
"Cousin, I did have such an idea before, but now it has disappeared."
"You always have your own ideas, so I won't say much." Lin Shian smiled with relief, then thought of Lu Huai, so he spoke tentatively:
"What about Lu Huai?"
"He helped us this time, whether it was out of official business at the Ministry of Revenue or out of his affection for you, he really helped us."
When Lu Huai's name was mentioned, Lin Zhiqing's expression froze.
She was silent for a long time before she sighed:
"Cousin, I know."
Apart from this, she could not say anything else.
Seeing this, Lin Shian didn't ask any more questions. Just as he was about to go out, Lin Zhiqing stopped him.
"Cousin, Lu Huai and I..." Lin Zhiqing took a deep breath:
"The Lu family has its own path to follow, and we can't involve them."
She told Lu Huai about how she hypnotized him to make him forget his feelings for her.
After listening to this, Lin Shian was speechless for a long time.
He was silent for a long time, and patted Lin Zhiqing's shoulder again:
"Zhiqing, you are right. The Lu family has its own path to follow, and the Lin family has its own path to follow."
"Who can tell what will happen in the future?"
"It's just making yourself suffer."
Lin Shian felt very sorry for Lin Zhiqing, but he also understood that there were more important things to do now.
After Lin Shian left, Lin Zhiqing calmed down and went to find Lin Yangyang.
She stayed in Lin Yangyang's yard for the whole afternoon.
When he came out again, Lin Yangyang had already agreed to go to Bianliang.
In the evening, Lin Shian also came back with his men.
He searched for a long time in Qiwu Mountain, but didn't find anyone. However, he did find some clues.
He found the fabric for Yan Yu's clothes.
Those were the clothes that Lin Zhiqing bought himself, so how could he not recognize the fabric?
It was undoubtedly the one on Yan Yu.
It is a good thing to confirm that Yan Yu is in Qiwu Mountain.
The next day was the first day of the three-day period.
Lin Zhiqing and Lin Shian had just sent Lin Yangyang and Chaoyan to the carriage in the morning, and they received news at noon that a new force had appeared in Qiwu Mountain and was also looking for people.
Apart from the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion, Lin Zhiqing couldn't think of anyone else.
As she expected, the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion really regarded Yan Yu as a serious threat.
Now, it's a competition of speed and courage.
The storm is coming.
Lin Zhiqing clearly noticed that there were many more people observing in secret near the Lin family.
She was very vigilant and rarely went out, for fear of being suddenly attacked.
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