Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 96 Visit! Fourth Uncle’s Injustice!

Lin Zhiqing's voice was loud and powerful. Before the jailer could understand what was happening, the crowd below exploded.

"No, do you understand what Lin Zhiqing means?"

"What do I, a commoner, know about the laws of the Ministry of Justice?"

"I don't know about others, but don't I know Lin Zhiqing? She never has anything good to say. This must be an excuse."

Everyone was talking about it, and they didn't understand what Lin Zhiqing meant at all. They thought she was too anxious and started talking nonsense.

But unlike the ignorant common people, the jailer suddenly had an idea and quickly put Lin Zhiqing's words together.

He wanted to say something to refute Lin Zhiqing, but his tongue seemed to be stuck and he couldn't open his mouth.

Because he realized that Lin Zhiqing was right.

This silence made the people below gradually come to their senses. Could it be that Lin Zhiqing was really right, just like a blind cat catching a dead mouse?
Lin Shi'an fell into deep thought. Lin Zhiqing's words were a bit confusing, but he did understand them.

According to the laws of the Dasheng Dynasty, if the Ministry of Justice detained a person, relatives had the right to visit.

Now the Ministry of Justice is making small moves to prevent them from seeing their fourth uncle. This is actually very normal in official circles.

But Lin Zhiqing just kept holding on to this point.

If they cannot see Fourth Uncle, it means the case has been determined.

However, the condition for classifying the case is that the Ministry of Justice must transfer Fourth Uncle to the Dali Temple, because the Ministry of Justice cannot handle the case privately.

In other words, as long as Fourth Uncle is in the Ministry of Justice for one day, they can visit him.

The jailer also understood this principle. He did not dare to take the blame for such a huge incident.

Faced with Lin Zhiqing's determined look, the jailer swallowed his saliva and chose to go and report obediently.

After an incense stick of time, the jailer returned with a gloomy face: "Miss Lin, please come in."

Lin Shian finally felt relieved. It really worked!
This was within Lin Zhiqing's expectations. This was the Ministry of Justice, and the most important thing was law.

What's more, what she said was not groundless. As long as the Dasheng Law exists, they must let herself in, otherwise it would be a contradiction.

Looking at the jailer's expression, it was clear that many similar things must have happened in the past, but no one would bring this matter to light like she did.

In a word, the others were not as bold as Lin Zhiqing, and they had lived in such an environment for a long time, and had regarded "the Ministry of Justice said you can't go in" as an imperial decree, and they couldn't think flexibly.

No, except one person.

A person in gorgeous red clothes appeared in Lin Zhiqing's mind, and then she came to her senses. Lu Huai's words were actually a reminder to her.

She didn't react at first, but now it seems that Lu Huai rarely talks nonsense.

Just as her thoughts were swirling, they arrived at the Ministry of Justice prison.

Lin Zhiqing could feel the eerie atmosphere just by standing at the door.

Lin Shian noticed her body trembling, and calmly took half a step forward to block most of the cold air.

Following the jailer's steps, the two stepped into the prison.

As soon as he entered the door, Lin Zhiqing keenly heard the prisoners crying out for justice, the jailers drinking, and the sound of the whip hitting the skin.

The jailer who brought them in skillfully waved his whip at the prisoners on both sides. Halfway through, the sound gradually became lower.

Lin Zhiqing looked around and saw a woman sitting motionless on the ground in a cell.

It’s not that Lin Zhiqing wanted to look at her, but there was a very beautiful little mole under her eye that was still fresh in people’s memory.

"We're here." The jailer's voice rang out from a distance. Lin Zhiqing withdrew his gaze and walked forward with Lin Shian.

You know what, Lin Congyan's treatment is pretty good, he lives in a single room by himself.

However, he was sitting sideways in the corner, wearing prison uniform, with an unshaven beard, looking a little depressed, and not even paying attention to the movement outside.

Lin Shian couldn't bear it any longer and grabbed the wooden railing: "Fourth Uncle, are you okay?"

Hearing his voice, Lin Congyan's body moved, and then he raised his head and looked out in disbelief.

The jailer snorted coldly: "You only have time for a cup of tea."

Lin Zhiqing winked at Lin Shi'an, who understood and took out a silver ingot and started chatting politely with the jailer.

Lin Zhiqing took the opportunity to step forward and asked, "Fourth Uncle, are you okay?"

Lin Congyan's anger had long since dissipated. He quickly walked up to Lin Zhiqing and said, "I have always been a clean person and have never treated my concubine harshly, let alone said such words."

Lin Zhiqing noticed that when the jailer was talking to Lin Shian, he kept peeking over here, obviously wanting to listen to what they were saying.

So, she got straight to the point: "Fourth Uncle, tell me, is one of the three charges against you true?"

Lin Congyan's peach blossom eyes were filled with anger:
"Slander, pure slander. I haven't even been to Concubine Chun's courtyard many times. I can't even remember what she looks like. How could I possibly treat her harshly, let alone discuss state affairs with her?"

While Lin Congyan was speaking, Lin Zhiqing kept looking at his face.

His nostrils flared slightly and he swallowed frequently, trying to control his emotions, but anger could still be seen in his eyes.

This is the anger that comes from being wronged.

Moreover, his jaw was clenched, his hands were firmly grasping the railing, and his attitude was very determined.

What he said is true!

After Lin Zhiqing confirmed that he was not lying, he nodded heavily and said, "Thanks to Fourth Uncle's words, I made the right decision to come here today."

"Fourth Uncle, tell me in detail about Aunt Chun. I will definitely find out the truth and clear your name and that of our Lin family."

"Otherwise, the Lin family will..."

She didn't finish the rest of the words, but Lin Congyan knew the seriousness of the matter.

Apart from anything else, even the most powerful court official would most likely be beheaded if he was charged with the crime of disrespect.

What's more, his Lin family is already walking on thin ice.

He took a deep breath and his eyes shifted to the upper left, obviously recalling something.

Not long after, he slowly spoke:
"That Concubine Chun was born in a brothel. Half a year ago, I discussed it with my superiors. When Liu Mang was discussing official matters at Qianjin Pavilion... Liu Mang took the initiative and gave her to me."

"I couldn't refuse, so I accepted it. But after bringing her back to the Lin family, I rarely went into her yard. I think I only went two or three times in half a year."

"Other than that, there's nothing else."

Lin Congyan was the governor of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a seventh-rank official, in charge of the internal affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The Tongyi was an official position of the fifth rank.

As the saying goes, a higher-ranking official can crush a lower-ranking one. Facing such a "high-ranking official", it is indeed difficult for Lin Congyan to shirk responsibility.

But if this happened in Qianjin Pavilion, it would be a little tricky.

They didn't know it before, but now everyone knows that Qianjin Pavilion is the second grandfather's property.