Five days later, Lord Zhao and the three men arrived as scheduled. They came to the Lin Mansion together. The door of the Lin Mansion was closed, as if to show them the former power and glory. However, at this moment, the mansion had become the target of public criticism.

Lord Zhao stood in front of the door, took a deep breath, and his eyes flashed with determination. He knocked on the door gently, and the sound echoed in the empty courtyard. After a while, the door slowly opened, and a trembling servant poked his head out. When he saw Lord Zhao and the three people, his face suddenly turned pale.

The servant told General Lin, "General, the second young lady, Master Huang, and Lord Zhao are here together, as well as an unknown person." He recalled his past dealings with Lord Zhao, and how they had been accomplices in corruption and bribery. General Lin knew that Lord Zhao's visit this time was probably because his affairs had been exposed, and he could no longer stay out of it.

General Lin was filled with fear and anxiety. He knew he had nowhere to escape and could only face reality. However, he still held on to a glimmer of hope that he was not being found for corruption or bribery.

So General Lin decided to go see Lord Zhao in person to try to get his opinion. He came to the front hall and saw Lord Zhao, the second young lady, Young Master Huang, and the stranger. Although General Lin was nervous, he remained calm on the surface.

After he saluted to Lord Zhao and others, he asked, "Lord Zhao, I wonder why you are here this time?" Moreover, today's matter of our Lin family interrogating my daughter seems to have nothing to do with Lord Zhao, right?

Lord Zhao looked at General Lin, with a sharp light in his eyes. He said coldly: "General Lin, you are wrong. I have heard about the things in your house. Today, I will not only expose your crimes, but also save your daughter from your cruelty.

When General Lin heard Lord Zhao's direct and firm words, his face turned pale. His eyes widened and he looked at Lord Zhao in disbelief, as if he saw an old friend who had suddenly become a stranger.

The second young lady and Master Huang also showed shocked expressions. The second young lady held her hands tightly, tears flashing in her eyes, obviously touched by Master Zhao's words. Master Huang frowned, and his eyes were full of complexity when he looked at General Lin.

The stranger stood quietly by, with no expression on his face, as if everything was within his expectations.

Lord Zhao looked at General Lin's reaction and couldn't help feeling sad. He knew very well how many people had suffered because of General Lin's crimes, but now, when he stood here and exposed these crimes, General Lin still held a glimmer of hope.

Lord Zhao took a deep breath and continued, "General Lin, you used to be someone I admired, but now, you disappoint me greatly. Your crimes have not only hurt the people, but also your family. I hope you can turn back from your mistakes, take the initiative to expose your crimes, and atone for the people and your own family."

General Lin felt a complex emotion as he listened to Lord Zhao's words.

General Lin frowned, his face full of confusion and dissatisfaction. He took a step forward, his voice tough, "Lord Zhao, I really don't understand what you are saying. Today is a family trial in the Lin Mansion. What does it have to do with your official duties? If you come to the banquet or reminisce about the past, I welcome you. But if you come to disrupt the situation, please go back."

Lord Zhao looked at General Lin, with a hint of disappointment in his eyes. He took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and said in a deep voice: "General Lin, you and I both know that this is not just your family matter. What your family did has long been heard by the court and the people. I came here today to give justice to the people and to save you and your daughter from the dire situation."

When the Second Miss and Young Master Huang heard what Lord Zhao said, they showed complicated expressions on their faces. They knew that Lord Zhao was telling the truth, but they also knew that once General Lin fell, they would lose their protection.

The unknown person stood quietly by, with a deep look in his eyes, as if observing everyone's reaction.

When General Lin heard what Lord Zhao said, he could not help but feel angry. He knew that what he had done had been exposed, but he was still unwilling to admit his crime. He stared at Lord Zhao and said loudly: "Lord Zhao, you keep saying that I am guilty, but what evidence do you have? If you can't produce evidence, don't talk nonsense here!"

Lord Zhao looked at General Lin's reaction and knew that this was a difficult struggle. But he still said firmly: "General Lin, I will naturally produce the evidence. But before that, I hope you can turn back and take the initiative to expose your crimes. In this way, perhaps there will be a glimmer of hope for your family."

General Lin listened to Lord Zhao's words, his heart was full of struggle and contradiction. He knew that he had no way out. But he was still unwilling to give up. He took a deep breath, glared at Lord Zhao, and turned back to the mansion.

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