Chapter 364: Each Has Its Own Plan
King Qi's spies have been in the Lin family for many years, but have never found any evidence of the Lin family's crimes, not even the slightest clue.
Now that the Lin family is in danger, King Qi's people found out as soon as they investigated... It was as if someone deliberately guided him to investigate.
In particular, she thought of a new tea shop that had opened in the capital, selling tea at a lower price than the Lin family, forcing the Lin family to deliver the tea to their old customers in advance.
The Queen became even more convinced that the Lin family had been set up, and she used the Prince of Qi as a sharp knife to get rid of the Lin family.
The person behind the scenes knew the Lin family's deeds very well and had a firm grasp of the Lin family's psychology.
One is to ensure that the Lin family uses up all the money at high interest rates so that they cannot return a large sum of money to their old customers.
Secondly, if the Lin family returns the money to the old customers, they will lose this group of customers. In order to retain customers, they have no choice but to take the risk and give the tea to the old customers.
This person will always have a hopeful mentality before the knife falls on his head.
This is what happened to the Lin family, they really got involved.
The person behind the scenes then revealed the clues to King Qi, and King Qi's men followed the clues to find out the crimes of the Lin family.
Given the hostile relationship between King Qi and King Xian, the moment they get the evidence, they will be eager to expose the Lin family.
The person behind the scenes achieved his goal without any effort and shifted Concubine Shu's hatred towards the King of Qi.
The queen lowered her eyes to look at the petals floating in the teacup, and gently pursed the corners of her lips.
The situation of the two kings fighting each other in Northern Qi underwent a huge reversal after Zhao Yi arrived.
"The Lin family has acted too ostentatiously, offending many people who are waiting for an opportunity to bring them down." The Queen put down her teacup and pointed out, "Didn't the Lin family only start selling private tea this year? These regular customers have been buying tea from the Lin family's shop for years. Why are they causing trouble only this year?"
The King of Qi subconsciously said, "Because of the trade between several countries, a wealthy businessman has opened a new tea shop in the capital."
"Merchants value profit, so if they deliberately lowered the price of tea in order to divide up the Lin family's customers, it would make sense."
As an outsider, the Queen saw it clearly: "But the Lin family's tea has sold out. Their tea is on par with the Lin family's, and there will still be customers buying tea. Why would they lower the price to the lowest?"
At this point, she asked, "Does an ordinary wealthy businessman have the courage to openly provoke the Lin family?"
The King of Qi was shocked and immediately understood the meaning of the Queen's words.
Someone is deliberately targeting the Lin family.
The King of Qi suddenly realized: "Mother, then, then I..."
When the queen saw him turn around, she said, "If you encounter any problems in the future, come into the palace and discuss it with me first."
The King of Qi was shocked and angry when he thought about being used. But he thought again, if there was no one behind the scenes setting up a trap, he would not have been able to bring down the Lin family so easily.
After all, he benefited.
"I didn't bother you with trivial matters just now because I was afraid of disturbing my mother's recuperation. Fortunately, you pointed out that the Lin family's affairs were caused by others. Now I know how careless I was. Next time, I won't dare to act on my own initiative again. Before I act, I will definitely consult with you first."
The King of Qi admitted his mistake and felt relieved when he saw that the Queen had no intention of blaming him.
Then he brought up another matter: "Lin Yi is dead, and the position of Junior Secretary is vacant. Mother, I want to place one of my own in this position."
The Queen glanced at the King of Qi and saw that he was determined to get this position, so she did not try to persuade him much.
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The Xianwang Mansion.
When the King of Qi exposed the Lin family, the virtuous prince was the first to learn of the news. However, he was powerless to stop it and could only hope that his father would show some leniency to the Lin family for the sake of balance.
Unexpectedly, the emperor did not show leniency, but raided the Lin family's home and had all the family members thrown into the prison to be executed.
A wave of fear welled up in the virtuous prince's heart. He wanted to plead for the Lin family, but he was worried that his father would vent his anger on him. Given his mother's regard for the Lin family, he would definitely not sit idly by and would definitely plead with his father.
The wise king sent his confidant to inquire about the news. He paced back and forth in the study, looking very anxious.
It was not until nightfall that his confidant hurried back to report.
"Your Highness, the Empress knelt in front of the Imperial Study, waiting for His Majesty to come out, hoping to see Him. She was a noble woman, so how could she have endured such a torture? After His Majesty came out, she fainted in the snow. Fortunately, His Majesty relented and sent for the Imperial Physician to treat the Empress."
The virtuous prince inquired, "Has the emperor promised to give the Lin family a lighter punishment?"
The confidant shook his head and said, "Your Majesty has to deal with the Lin family for the sake of the Empress and you. Otherwise, what the Lin family does will implicate you."
After hearing this, the wise king felt a little relieved, knowing that his father did not dislike him.
At the same time, he knew in his heart that the Lin family could no longer be saved.
At this point, he had no choice but to cut off his arm to survive.
The virtuous king clenched his fists and hated the king of Qi in his heart. If it were not for the king of Qi exposing the Lin family, the Lin family would not have been beheaded.
Now that my uncle is dead, the position of Junior Secretary has become vacant, and I'm afraid the King of Qi has set his sights on me.
The wise king sneered and said he would not let the King of Qi succeed.
This location should belong to the Prince Xian’s Mansion.
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Guangling Palace.
When Shen Qingtan heard the news that the Lin family was convicted, he put the letter in his hand into the stove and burned it.
Once the Lin family members are removed, the official positions they originally occupied will be vacated.
I'm afraid the King of Qi and the King of Xian will fight to the death.
Especially the position of Shao Zhanshi.
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