Time Travel: Did My Sister-in-Law Get Slapped in the Face Today?

Everyone in the room was shocked and in uproar.

"It really is a test question!"

"The evidence is conclusive: the exam questions were leaked!"

"Li Lan, that fraudster!"

The insults intensified immediately.

Xu Yanrong and Lin Ruobing were both getting anxious, but Lin Zheng became even calmer at this critical moment. He finally understood that the Jin Yang Palace's poisonous scheme had actually landed here!

First, they stirred up resentment among the scholars in the capital towards Li Lan. Then, they sent him books, and as soon as the civil service examination was over, they immediately exposed Li Lan's alleged cheating.

The civil service examination was originally a stepping stone for people to advance their careers, but once it was seized by the powerful and wealthy, everyone in the world hated it.

In this way, Li Lan and the Lin family will be condemned by everyone and cursed by the world, making it truly impossible for them to recover!

“I will submit this matter to His Majesty and ask him to investigate thoroughly. Li Lan, you cannot take him away today.”

Lin Zheng spoke in a cold voice.

He wasn't particularly afraid. Although the situation was dangerous this time, it wasn't as perilous as the last time the Lin family was framed for colluding with the Northern Hu.

Last time, if there had been a single misstep, the Emperor would likely have been furious and executed the entire Lin family, because a general colluding with a foreign enemy is an inviolable bottom line.

But this time, even if the emperor is furious about the cheating in the imperial examinations, he will definitely not execute the general directly. There may still be room for maneuver.

However, given the enemy's meticulous planning, overturning the verdict will likely be an impossible task...

At worst, we can use our decades of meritorious service in battles across the country to find a way out for Li Lan.

However, in doing so, his lifelong reputation would be completely ruined, and he would inevitably suffer disgrace and ruin in his later years!

But in that instant, he had already made his decision.

Li Lan, you deserve it!

Upon hearing this, Qin Wu's face turned cold. Just as he was about to say something, Li Lan's voice came from the back room:

"Lord Qin, there's no need for further words. Li Lan will return to the Secret Service with you to await trial!"

Everyone turned their heads in unison, and where their gazes were focused, Li Lan appeared calmly.

"Li Lan, go back. I'll handle things here!"

Lin Zheng spoke in a deep voice.

But Li Lan bowed to him and said, "Father-in-law, I believe that justice will prevail in this world, and the Secret Service will clear my name!"

"Please don't worry, father-in-law!"

He was very certain, but Lin Zheng, seeing this, felt a slight doubt in his heart.

Li Lan's composure suggests he might have some other plans.

Suddenly, he noticed the jade pendant on Li Lan's waist and his heart skipped a beat. This jade pendant was a wedding gift that Zhao Tanyue had given to Li Lan!

It represents a favor.

If Li Lan went to the Secret Service, given Zhao Tanyue's personality, she probably wouldn't stand by and watch Li Lan be tortured into confessing. This would also give Zhao Tanyue time to maneuver in court. So she nodded and said:

"be careful."

Li Lan turned around, smiled at Qin Wu, and said, "Lord Qin, let's go."

Qin Wu sneered: "Men, put on the shackles and chains!"

A flash of coldness crossed Li Lan's eyes, but she said nothing.

Immediately, his hands and feet were shackled and he was put in shackles, just like a prisoner.

"Let's go, new champion! Hahaha..."

Qin Wu laughed triumphantly and led Li Lan out of the Lin residence.

As for the ceremonial guard and officials who came to offer their congratulations, they were already dumbfounded and hurriedly went back to report the news.

Walk out of the Lin Mansion.

"What a treacherous scoundrel who cheated on the imperial examinations!"

"That damned thing!"

"kill him!"

In an instant, countless people on both sides of the street were cursing loudly.

Being condemned by thousands and despised by tens of thousands... Anyone in this situation would probably break down, but Li Lan remained calm and silent!

Qin Wu deliberately made the procession walk very slowly, as if he were parading Li Lan through the streets. He sneered, admiring his masterpiece. He recalled the humiliation he had suffered at Li Lan's hands on the day of the Lin family wedding, and felt great!

"One move to steal a poem and the world is turned upside down, the top scholar becomes a prisoner... Li Lan, Li Lan, when you were at the height of your glory at the Drunken Moon Pavilion, did you ever think of this day!"

Li Lan saw Xu Ruyu, whose talent was indeed remarkable, second only to Li Lan, having achieved the second-highest score in the imperial examination. Now, seeing Li Lan in distress, he had completely returned to his former spirited self.