son, don't mess around

The inner court.

Lin Qingqing appeared in the yard and was reporting the situation to Lin Jiangnian.

"Your Highness, I have already followed your instructions and sealed off the casino involved and brought all the people back..."

Lin Qingqing's efficiency is beyond reproach. In less than a day, she arrested all the people involved in the case.

As for the government, when Lin Qingqing arrived with Lin Jiangnian's order, no one dared to stop him. The prefect wanted to come out and give some advice, but Lin Qingqing ordered him to shut up, and then turned over the case file that had been closed.

After checking, the problem was indeed found!
There is something wrong with this case!
On the surface, Sun Yuan owed money to the casino, so he mortgaged his wife to the casino. The next day, he changed his mind and went back to the casino again. As a result, he had a friction with the casino staff and was accidentally beaten to death by them!
After the incident, the government quickly intervened and arrested the casino thugs who beat Sun Yuan to death. However, since both parties had fought, the government eventually determined that it was manslaughter in a fight, and after paying some money, the murderer was sentenced to several years in prison.

Everything seemed normal, nothing unreasonable at all.

But the problem is that this case was closed too quickly!

From the time the incident occurred to the intervention of the government and then to the final closure of the case, everything was done in one go, in less than half a month.

No one even asked the old woman what she thought!

What's even more coincidental is...

The casino thug was put in jail and sentenced to three years in prison. But within less than a month of being in prison, he committed suicide in prison...

The government announced that this person could not bear the torture in prison and chose to commit suicide.

At first glance, there's nothing wrong with it!
But when you think about it carefully...it's a big problem!

It was such a coincidence, so coincidental that almost any normal person could smell a conspiracy.

But unfortunately, the problem arises again...the murderer is already dead!
So much time has passed, the bodies have long been burned to ashes, and all the evidence of the truth has been completely destroyed.

Even if you know there is a problem, what can you do?
After hearing Lin Qingqing's report, Lin Jiangnian frowned.

No wonder Chen Junru was so fearless and refused to speak. It turned out that the Chen family had already covered up the truth.

Now that the murderer is gone, the case has almost become a proven conviction. How can we overturn the verdict?
Lin Jiangnian can arrest people without evidence, and even does not need evidence to kill people.

But the people of Linjiang City need it!
Killing Chen Junru is simple and there is no difficulty for Lin Jiangnian, even though he is a member of the Chen family...but the problem is how to kill him in a way that can convince the people and make them applaud.

Lin Jiangnian suddenly felt that it was difficult to be a good person. It was better to be a bad person. He didn’t have to think about these things. If he didn’t like someone, he could just kill him.

"Your Highness, I have interrogated those people in the casino, but I have not found any useful clues. The Chen family destroyed all the evidence long ago, and it is almost impossible for us to overturn the case."

Lin Qingqing's expression was a little solemn. After checking, she also realized that the matter was not simple.

Even if everyone knows that there is a problem, how can people be convinced without evidence?

She ran around all day and had captured all the people involved in the case, but their confessions were all flawless and did not match what the authorities said at all.

More importantly, none of them seemed to be lying!

This is the most difficult part!
At this moment, ordinary means are no longer effective. The Chen family is not a small family, and they cannot just confiscate the family property as they do to those small families.

Without evidence, this case cannot be concluded.

More importantly, when His Highness entered the city, he made a big promise in front of the people of Linjiang City that he would investigate the truth of the matter and clear the old woman's name.

The people of Linjiang City are watching right now. If the matter cannot be properly resolved, His Highness's reputation will be further ruined. At the same time, he will have to bear the reputation of being in cahoots with the Chen family.

Seeing His Highness deep in thought, Lin Qingqing thought for a moment and then spoke again: "Your Highness, shall I continue to investigate?"

"If Chen Junru really killed him, I don't believe they didn't leave any clues. Give me some time, and I will definitely be able to find out."

Lin Qingqing's eyes were determined. As long as there was enough time, she would find the evidence even if she had to turn Linjiang City upside down.

"No need."

Lin Jiang shook his head and thought for a moment. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration came to his mind. He raised his eyes and said, "Wait, I seem to have forgotten someone?"

"Who?"

"Where is Sun Yuan's wife?"

Lin Jiangnian suddenly asked.

According to the old woman, his daughter-in-law was snatched away by someone. The government said that Sun Yuan lost money in gambling and lost his wife to the casino. No matter which version it is...

What about Keren?
This wife never appeared in this case from beginning to end?
This is the most incredible part!

"The casino said that the person has been sold!"

“Where did you sell it to?”

"That's not clear..."

This case happened a long time ago and has been closed long ago. Many things have been settled. Lin Qingqing learned from the casino that Sun Yuan’s wife was sold shortly after being mortgaged to the casino.

As for where she was sold to, time was running out and Lin Qingqing had no time to check.

"If this case is really related to Chen Junru, then he must know where the person is!"

Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes and found a breakthrough: "Find that woman, she is the key to this case."

"But……"

Lin Qingqing hesitated: "Your Highness, it has been so long, could that woman have been silenced?"

"It's possible."

Lin Jiangnian nodded, there was indeed a possibility of silencing the person.

With the Chen family's methods, they will definitely not leave any clues.

"Then let's..."

"We still have to check."

Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes and said, "Let's change our thinking this time. Let's check the servants around Chen Junru and the children of the noble families who often hang out with him. Check them out!"

"These people are very likely to know something."

"Yes."

"..."

Night is falling.

There was a cool breeze in the small courtyard.

Jinxiu sat under the eaves bored, pulling the leaves in the corner of the yard, feeling the evening breeze, looking lazy and comfortable.

The thin clothes revealed her beautiful and graceful body, with her plump chest, which was very pleasing to the eye.

After tearing the leaves off her hands, Jinxiu sighed softly, propped up her little face, and stared blankly ahead, not knowing what she was thinking about. Various emotions kept appearing on her face, sometimes chuckling, sometimes angry, and sometimes shy, all kinds of emotions gathered together.

It was not until a long while later that she finally came to her senses. She raised her eyes and met a pair of cold eyes.

"You, what do you see me doing?"

Jinxiu was startled, and inexplicably felt guilty, so she patted her chest subconsciously. As she patted lightly, she trembled.

She was startled.

Under the eaves not far away, An Ning was staring at him expressionlessly, not saying a word.

"What's wrong with you? Why are you staring at me?"

Jinxiu said unhappily.

An Ning had a blank expression on her face: "You feel guilty!"

"I, why am I guilty?"

Jinxiu did feel a little guilty, but she certainly couldn't admit it.

"You seem to be acting strange lately. Why are you always staring at me?"

Jinxiu thought about it carefully and found that there was indeed something wrong with this girl recently. She was always in a daze alone, and the way she looked at her was a little strange.

Jinxiu felt a little panicked. Could it be that she had discovered something?

"You are the one who is wrong!"

An Ning retorted, staring at Jinxiu in front of her.

She felt that Jinxiu was the one who was wrong!
And, something was very wrong.

"You are the one who is wrong. You are a peeping Tom who likes to peek at others!" Jinxiu snorted coldly.

"I'm not."

"You are!"

"No."

"You are."

"..."

The courtyard suddenly fell silent again. The twins who looked exactly the same just stared at each other, neither of them spoke a word. They just stared at each other stubbornly. Neither of them gave in!
Although they are two identical faces, they give people a feeling of completely different temperaments, which is a huge contrast!
"I see you've been in a trance lately. You must be missing men!"

Jinxiu was the first to break the silence, and the villain was the first to complain.

"You, you're the one who wants a man!"

An Ning's tone suddenly became a little excited, which made Jinxiu quickly realize something.

Ok?
What was she suddenly so excited about?
Looking at An Ning again, in the dim light, one could vaguely see a hint of... redness flash across that cold little face?
Something is wrong!
Something is very wrong!

Jinxiu's heart skipped a beat. Could she be right?

Is this little girl really thinking about men recently?
What kind of man could she think of?
During this period of time, the only man who appeared around them was Dian...

When this thought came to mind, Jinxiu's heart immediately tightened.

Just as I was about to say something, footsteps were heard behind me.

"You are all here!"

Lin Jiangnian's voice appeared in the yard, breaking the silence as he looked at the sisters who were "confronting" each other in the yard.

Under the eaves not far away, An Ning, who saw Lin Jiangnian appear, seemed to be frightened by something. He turned around and fled in a panic.

He ran very fast and disappeared before Lin Jiangnian could get close.

"Ok?"

Lin Jiangnian looked puzzled and looked at Jinxiu: "What's wrong with her?"

Why did you run away as soon as you saw him?

"Isn't it all your fault?!"

Jinxiu glared at him angrily.

"What does it have to do with me?"

Lin Jiangnian was puzzled because he didn't do anything.

"Humph, it's all your fault!"

Jinxiu was angry, how could she not blame him?
They bullied her, and now they are not going to let An Ning go either... Jinxiu felt anxious and angry.

"What are you doing here again?!"

There was a subconscious hint of anger in his tone.

"Can't you come?"

Lin Jiangnian noticed that her tone was wrong.

"Yes, of course."

Jinxiu snorted coldly: "This is your Lin Wang Mansion, you can come wherever you want."

"Tsk, tsk, do you listen to this?"

Lin Jiangnian walked up to her and couldn't help but want to laugh: "Who has offended you in any way? Why are you speaking so harshly?"

"do not know."

Jinxiu turned her head away, not looking at him, and pouted: "Tell me, what are you doing here?"

"Come and see you."

"anything else?"

"I'm here to see your princess. Where is she?"

Lin Jiangnian looked up and saw that the light in Li Piaomiao's room not far away was off.

Jinxiu curled her lips: "Not here."

"Not here?"

Lin Jiangnian was puzzled: "Where did you go?"

"I went to see the prince."

"Uh-huh?"

"..."

The lights flickered and the hall was cold and quiet.

The evening breeze blew in, and there was silence between heaven and earth.

A graceful figure in white stood quietly in the hall, her temperament cool and elegant.

But for some reason, Li Piaomiao, who was always calm and composed, seemed a little absent-minded today, with an indescribable trance.

And a hint of imperceptible... tension that emerges from time to time?
She looked forward quietly. In the darkness not far away, a figure slowly appeared accompanied by an invisible aura. Li Piaomiao's beautiful eyes narrowed suddenly, and her body reacted instinctively, and her internal strength surged.

In an instant, the surroundings became icy cold.

But in the next second, it disappeared into thin air.

In just a moment, it was as if it had never appeared.

"As expected of the eldest princess, at such a young age, her talent in martial arts is amazing!"

Lin Hengzhong's hearty laughter was heard, his tone full of admiration.

Li Piaomiao lowered her head slightly, a few emotions seemed to flash in her beautiful eyes, and then she calmed herself down.

"Meet Lord Lin!"

"No need to be so polite, Princess!"

Lin Hengzhong walked into the hall, waved his hand, and said with emotion: "I haven't seen you for a few years. It seems that the princess's strength has improved a lot?"

"A master who is less than 20 years old is unique in the martial arts world over the past hundred years!"

Li Piaomiao lowered his eyes and remained silent, without saying a word.

She was not good at speaking, especially tonight.

"Come to think of it, I haven't had time to thank the princess for helping me last time."

Lin Hengzhong said, "If the princess hadn't come to the rescue, Jiang Nian would have been in danger."

Last year, Lin Jiangnian was assassinated the night before he entered Beijing. When his life was hanging by a thread, Li Piaomiao appeared and saved Lin Jiangnian from Shen An.

But the appearance of Li Piaomiao was also a backup plan arranged by Lin Hengzhong long ago.

Li Piaomiao said in silence: "I owe the prince a favor."

Lin Hengzhong waved his hand: "You owe me a favor, but I owe you my life!"

"You saved Jiang Nian, so you are the benefactor of my Lin Palace! With such a huge favor, I naturally cannot treat the princess unfairly."

Li Piaomiao just shook his head slightly and said nothing.

She didn't think it was a big favor.

Moreover, Lin Jiangnian had already repaid her for this favor...

If you really want to calculate it, she should owe him now?
"Princess, are you okay on your journey here? Are you used to living in the palace?"

"pretty good."

"That's good. Princess, there's no need to be so reserved. Just treat this as your own home. If you need anything, just ask."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"How is your Majesty, are you okay?"

"Thank you for your condolences, Your Majesty. Everything is fine."

"..."

The atmosphere in the hall was a little weird.

The usually serious Lin Hengzhong no longer had his former majesty. He was like a kind old man, speaking in a relaxed tone, and taking great care of the eldest princess who had come from afar.

Li Piaomiao also felt a little uncomfortable. She was somewhat unaccustomed to the enthusiastic concern of the prestigious Prince Lin in front of her.

How could the dignified Prince Lin be such a chatterbox?

At this time, after Lin Hengzhong asked the princess about her recent situation in a gentle tone, his tone suddenly changed, and he looked at her with a gentle look and a hint of smile.

"Oh, I haven't asked yet..."

"Princess, when are you planning to marry Jiang Nian when you come to Linjiang City this time?"

"..." (End of this chapter)