Yusui Chang'an

Qin Zongliang's doubts were also answered after Xue Ren met Song Yi.

Qin Zongliang knew that it was Song Yi who recognized the people from the Duke's Mansion and deliberately let them go for Xue Ren's sake. He ordered Xue Ren to prepare a generous gift and give it to Song Yi privately as a token of his gratitude.

"This time, thanks to Song Yi, Lin Jinyan's school is about to open. Not only does the school have the support of the Grand Tutor and Qin Yushi, but even His Majesty has written a letter of approval.

He took the people there to kill them, and also led you there. Not only will it delay the opening of the school, but if Lin Jinyan makes a scene and traces it back to the Duke's Mansion...

Not only would it offend the Gu and Lin families, it would also upset His Majesty and these old men. Such a sinister method was indeed the work of Chu Chengyao."

Since Sun Delai was arranged by Chu Chengyao, the child must have been placed there deliberately after Chu Chengyao found out that Lin Jinyan often went to Ci'en Hall.

After all, the prince was eyeing Lin Jinyan at that time. If this child was sent to Lin Jinyan, it would not only ruin the impression of the Duke's Mansion, but also, as it happened today, almost create enmity with Lin Jinyan.

After sorting out his thoughts, Qin Zongliang's suspicion of Lin Jinyan also dissipated.

It was heard that the Jingzhao Yinfu had already handed over the confessions of the criminals who captured the princesses of the two countries, as well as the compiled memorials, which completely cleared Zhu Dianhua of all charges.

Qin Zongliang's shallow smile was as cold as frost flowers:

"The people brought out of the prison should be properly settled. They are not allowed to escape or die. This is my gift to His Royal Highness Prince Jin."

Xue Ren just agreed and came to report:
After several days of investigation, Qin Zongheng finally found Youran Residence and brought people to the door to ask for the child. Dingxiang couldn't stop him, so Qin Zongheng went straight into the yard to search, but the child was missing.

Ding Xiang thought that Qin Zongheng had taken the child away, and hurriedly stopped Qin Zongheng, but was pushed down and injured. Du Xing, who came after hearing the news, blocked Qin Zongheng and others in Youranju. Qin Zongliang's smile disappeared, suppressed his anger and impatience, and hurriedly ordered Xue Ren to take Qin Zongheng back to the mansion.

Less than an hour after Qin Zongheng returned home, Lin Jinyan sent a visiting card to Qin Zongliang's wife.

After receiving Qin Zongliang's signal, Princess Qin not only agreed to meet the person, but also sent a carriage to pick up Lin Jinyan.

On the day of Qin Zongheng's wedding, the Duke's Mansion personally denied the existence of the child in front of everyone, so naturally they could not acknowledge it at this moment.

In response to Lin Jinyan's questioning, he just said that Qin Zongheng was instigated by someone and caused the misunderstanding.

Since it was a misunderstanding and Qin Zongheng never had a child, then Lin Jinyan naturally had never abducted Qin Zongheng's child. This was a completely unprovoked disaster.

The Crown Prince's wife not only expressed her apology in gentle words, but also presented valuable items as compensation. Lin Jinyan was tactful and accepted them generously, putting the matter of Qin Zongheng coming to her house behind her back.

I thought the matter had been exposed, but Lin Jinyan asked about the child:

"I definitely believe what the Crown Prince's wife says. Since it's just a misunderstanding, could you please return the child to me, Second Young Master?
Dingxiang, my maid who was in charge of the house, was unable to have children. She had a liking for the child and specifically asked me to adopt the child under her name. The household registration had already been completed and the child was already my maid's.

She is extremely concerned about the child, and it hurts like the apple of her eye. Otherwise, how could she dare to stop the second young master? She is lying in bed and doesn't care about her own injuries. She only cares about the child and comes to me for help.

I think it is a life after all, and my maidservant has been loyal to me for many years, so I dare to hand you a letter and come to your house to ask for mercy. I hope the princess will grant it." (End of this chapter)