Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

After receiving Lin Ruhai's secret memorial, the Emperor pondered the matter for several days. This day, he finally made a decision. First, he would dispatch a secret investigation into the Zhen family to determine if they were indeed engaging in any wrongdoing. At the same time, he would also carefully handle Lin Ruhai's memorial, ensuring it did not fall into the hands of others and cause unnecessary trouble. After all, this matter was of grave importance; even the slightest misstep could cause a major uproar, requiring caution.

A few days later, the investigators returned with some information about the Zhen family, further deepening the emperor's suspicions. It turned out the Zhen family's influence within the court was profound, with connections to many ministers. Thoroughly investigating the Zhen family's affairs would likely be no easy task.

The emperor realized the Zhen family's problems were far more complex than he had imagined, so he decided to write another secret letter to Ruhai, hoping to learn more from him. In it, the emperor wrote: "My dear, I have gained a preliminary understanding of the Zhen family's situation, but there are many implications, and I need more solid evidence. I hope you will continue to pay attention and inform me promptly of any new discoveries." After completing the letter, the emperor sealed it and gave it to a trusted eunuch to deliver to Yangzhou. At the same time, he ordered that surveillance of the Zhen family be intensified, and no clues be missed.

A few days later, Lin Ruhai received a secret letter from the Emperor. Deeply impressed by the Emperor's concern for the Zhen family's case, he immediately set out to gather more evidence. However, the Zhen family's deep roots in Yangzhou made obtaining strong evidence difficult. Lin Ruhai decided to delve deeper into the Zhen family's business dealings and investigate the hidden dealings behind them.

That day, Lin Ruhai personally visited the Wang family. After arriving at the Wang family's house, Lin Ruhai and Wang Zisheng chatted in the study for most of the day. No one knew what they talked about. After leaving the study, Lin Ruhai did not stay for dinner and went straight back home.

By the time Lin Ruhai returned home, it was already past midnight. He went back to the courtyard and saw Wang Xifeng already asleep in bed. Worried about disturbing her, Lin Ruhai prepared to rest on the couch. But just as he sat down, Wang Xifeng woke up. She asked drowsily, "Why don't you come to bed?" Lin Ruhai gently replied, "I saw you were asleep and didn't want to wake you. Go to sleep!"

However, both of them tossed and turned, unable to sleep, as they were preoccupied with matters. Wang Xifeng asked again, "Did my husband go looking for my father today?" Lin Ruhai nodded and replied, "The salt administration is so complicated these days that I can only look for clues through business dealings. My father-in-law has been in Jinling for many years and knows a lot about everything."

Wang Xifeng sat up, leaning against the headboard, and said thoughtfully, "The Zhen family is a powerful family with deep roots. We must be careful in this investigation."

Lin Ruhai held her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."

"You and I are husband and wife, how can I not be worried?" Wang Xifeng sighed, "I just hope the truth comes out soon."

Lin Ruhai looked at her, a trace of guilt flashing in his eyes, "Thank you for your hard work these days. Once this matter is settled, we can live a peaceful life."

Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "As long as I am with you, even if it is hard, it doesn't matter."

The two slept in each other's arms, each with their own thoughts in mind. The next morning, Lin Ruhai went to the government office. He carefully reviewed all the files related to the Zhen family in recent years, hoping to find some clues.

Meanwhile, Wang Xifeng was also busy, using her position and connections in the Lin residence to secretly gather intelligence on the Zhen family.

In this way, the couple cooperated internally and externally and gradually mastered more secrets of the Zhen family.

However, just when they thought they were getting closer to the truth, a sudden accident disrupted their plans...