Chapter 601 Secret Language
After agreeing on the plan, Lin Yuesha breathed a sigh of relief and was no longer so concerned about whether Qin Shi was dead.
When the two arrived at Taipingfang, apart from the bustling night market, the nearby residential houses were quieter than usual, and there wasn't even a lantern in the alley.
"Such a big case happened in Yu Zicheng's house, and many families in the neighborhood felt it was bad luck and moved away."
After the carriage stopped, Xiao Qi led Lin Yuesha into a courtyard house, not far from Jiao Niang's courtyard.
"If Qin is really dead, how did Brother Yun find out?"
Lin Yuesha was only speculating; she hadn't seen Qin's body or witnessed Lin Shusheng committing murder. It was all just speculation.
"This is one of my residences. Today, Lin, the old woman who serves Qin, came to borrow a ladder."
Later, the ladder was taken away by his men, and his subordinates saw Qin Shi jump into Jiao Niang's courtyard with two maids, but she never came out again.
He hasn't returned home by now. Could it be that he's in the courtyard admiring the moon with his beloved and they've reconciled?
"It seems he really is dead."
Lin Yuesha fell silent. Qin Shi was clearly a pampered daughter of a high-ranking family, yet she ruined someone's marriage by marrying Lin Shusheng, a gigolo. Once he became powerful, he no longer thought about the Qin family's support over the years or Qin Shi's sacrifices. Instead, he felt humiliated and wanted revenge.
Anyway, that's the logic.
Less than fifteen minutes later, the sound of horses' hooves came from the alley.
Then, the back door of Jiao Niang's courtyard opened.
"The person has arrived."
Hearing the commotion, Xiao Qi asked Lin Yuesha, "Do you want to go next door and listen to what those two are saying?"
"listen."
Lin Yuesha nodded. With the pockmarked face by his side, he shouldn't give himself away, given his abilities.
Xiao Qi agreed and led Lin Yuesha over the courtyard wall to the lit area in the main courtyard. Lin Shusheng had already entered the house, and Jiaoniang was fetching hot water to wash his face and change him into a set of black clothes.
"My lord, I have been waiting for you for a long time."
The beautiful woman stood up, hugged Lin Shusheng from behind, and said coquettishly, "Without you as my pillar of support, I would always feel uneasy."
"Is it because you killed the Qin family?"
Lin Shusheng grasped Jiao Niang's hand and pulled her into his arms to comfort her. That old woman who was preventing Jiao Niang from entering the Lin residence must die.
Lin Yuesha was stunned. What was going on? How come the person who killed Qin Shi was Jiao Niang instead of Lin Shusheng? This was not what she expected!
Xiao Qi shook his head helplessly. Indeed, no normal person would think like that. "At that time, both Lin Shusheng and Jiao Niang were there. Lin Shusheng was choking Qin Shi. What do you think Jiao Niang should do?"
"She killed Qin Shi by deliberately dragging herself into the mess, so that she wouldn't be innocent."
Following this line of thought, Lin Yuesha understood that Jiao Niang's actions indicated that she and Lin Shusheng were on the same side, and that her involvement meant she was one of their own.
If one day the truth comes out, it will be that the murderer was Jiao Niang, and it has nothing to do with Lin Shusheng. What a cruel father!
Inside the room, Lin Shusheng was tenderly cuddling with Jiaoniang, and he was in no hurry to deal with the corpse.
"Who else in the household knows about this? Is it reliable?"
After finishing his tea, Lin Shusheng asked again.
"They were all people you found for me, sir, and they are very reliable."
The bodies have now been wrapped in cotton cloth and several layers of tarpaulin. There are also small carts in the mansion. Later, when no one is around, they will be sent directly to Yu Zicheng's sealed-off residence.
"I thought that since it's hot lately, the body might decompose faster, so I wrapped it in several layers to try and delay the decay as much as possible."
Jiao Niang's brow twitched; she had a bad feeling. Qin Shi had come to her door with her maids and servants—did she really not know anything? If she did, this matter would be difficult to resolve.
The killing was too hasty; the person should have been imprisoned first, and the operation should have been carried out after a period of time.
“I know your concerns are well-founded.”
The reason he killed Qin Shi without hesitation was that he had planned it for a long time. Now that she was dead, Lin Shusheng felt extremely relaxed and at ease.
"Qin is a proud woman, and she didn't have any solid evidence before she came. Now we need to be careful of the people hiding in the shadows."
Lin Shusheng stroked his chin and asked someone to tell him that the person who caused the fire in Taipingfang was the key, but that villain had been refusing to show himself.
"Then what should we do?"
Jiao Niang suddenly remembered that there was such a person among them, which made things even more complicated.
“Even if the sky falls, I, your master, will hold it up. That person meant no harm.”
Lin Shusheng has already investigated and found out that the maid in Qin's courtyard told him that the reason Qin was so suspicious was because there was lip rouge on the collar of his clothes. The mark had disappeared after the clothes were washed.
Someone meticulously designed this scheme, hoping to make the Qin family discover everything.
"Sir, so that person is the mastermind behind it all!"
Instead of feeling relieved, Jiao Niang became even more terrified. After a while, she said firmly, "Jiao Niang killed the person. It has nothing to do with Master. It's Jiao Niang who holds a grudge against Qin Shi."
In this way, if Jiao Niang takes the blame herself, she can definitely keep Lin Shusheng's position as the Prefect of the Capital, at least ensuring that her two sons will be well-fed and clothed for the rest of their lives, and providing them with assistance in the future imperial examinations.
Lin Yuesha pursed her lips. No wonder Lin Shusheng made Jiao Niang do it. He really thought things through. Even if Jiao Niang didn't care about that scoundrel Lin Shusheng, she couldn't help but care about her two sons.
Women have maternal instincts and can never be as heartless as men.
"Scholar Lin understands very well that if the person behind this had malicious intent, they would have reported it to the Qin family long ago. Since they haven't done so yet, and instead sent a complete stranger to deliver the message, it might be a reminder that, for now, the person is a friend, not an enemy."
So Lin Shusheng went ahead and did it without worry. After all, what wrong had he done by killing Jiao Niang?
As for the clues left by Qin, Lin Shusheng will eliminate them as soon as possible. Compared with Qin's death, the heart-ripping case in the capital many years ago is the most important.
"Does the Qin family really have something to hide? Where is it hidden?"
Lin Yuesha felt that the witnesses must be protected, and one day she would have to put the greater good before her own family.
Qin's death can be seen as atonement, but Lin Shusheng is even worse. Why does he hold such a high position and have people embracing him? It's truly unfair.
“I had already considered this matter.”
Xiao Qi has already taken the person away. He has put in a lot of effort to resolve Lin Yuesha's mess, and this witness will be a good tool to blackmail Lin Shusheng in the future.
Those who do evil will be punished sooner or later. Don't worry about retribution; it's not that it won't happen, it's just that the time hasn't come yet.
Jiao Niang's words deeply moved Lin Shusheng. He wouldn't drag Jiao Niang out to take the bullets; at least for now, he could still protect her.
“Master, I’m currently looking for a house. Once I find a suitable one, I will bring you and Haowen and Haowu over.”
Lin Shusheng wanted to bring the person directly to the Lin residence, but since Qin Shi was currently missing, it would soon be a hot topic, and the Qin family would not let it go and would definitely make a fuss about finding her. Therefore, Jiao Niang and her two sons had to wait until things calmed down before making any decisions.
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