A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 394 Ending (63)

Little did they know, Song Shuyu was furious.

Indeed, he had long seen through Lin Shuban's ulterior motives, but Mu Qingcheng was oblivious to his feelings and had not noticed. Lin Shuban had never spoken out about it either. Moreover, with Lu Xun standing in front of him, Lin Shuban was hardly a rival in love, so he didn't pay much attention to it.

But now, Mu Qingcheng clearly knows, which is why she can tell the truth from the emotionless look in Lin Ling's eyes when they meet!
“If everyone had this ability to recognize and judge people, wouldn’t everyone be a criminal clerk in my Jingzhao Prefecture?” Song Shuyu’s face was not very good, and his expression was cold, arrogant and conceited.

Anyone could see that Song Shuyu was clearly displeased at this moment. He was always rational in official matters, and his occasional loss of control was only because someone had humiliated Mu Qingcheng.

But what is the reason now?

Mu Qingcheng rubbed her forehead, deliberately avoiding Song Shuyu's gaze. She could clearly hear the resentment in his tone.

"Your Excellency's reprimand is correct. It is our incompetence that has led us to accept this lesson. We will need Master Mu's further guidance in the future." Jiang Zhan humbly accepted the reprimand and bowed deeply.

He was wary of Lin Shuban, which is why he escaped danger, while Mu Qingcheng recognized him as a disguised imposter with just a few glances. Such a difference can't be solely due to Lin Shuban's infatuation. Therefore, the master is right.

Lin Ling received a vague answer, and whether he believed it or not, he dared not ask any more questions.

Mu Qingcheng asked, "Lin Ling, I'll ask again, is Secretary Lin alive or dead? Where is he now?"

"This humble subject is unaware." Lin Ling deflated. "All that this humble subject has done is to find Brother Fu."

Mu Qingcheng frowned. "Tell the truth!"

However, Lin Ling shook his head, his expression bitter and helpless, and said, "I failed in my mission today, and I'm afraid I've already implicated Brother Fu and Pingping. If they reveal anything else, their lives will surely be in danger!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingcheng's eyes widened in surprise. "What did you say?"

Lin Ling looked anxious. "Master Mu, I know I have committed a grave crime that is unforgivable, but for the safety of my brother Fu and Pingping, I have no other choice..."

"You mean, someone used Lin Fuping and Pingping's lives to force you to infiltrate the Jingzhao Prefecture and poison prisoners?" Mu Qingcheng interrupted him, summarizing for him.

Lin Ling hesitated for only a moment before nodding emphatically, "Yes!"

"Take a look first, see who she is."

Mu Qingcheng ordered the constables to take Lin Ling over to identify the body. Lin Ling didn't react at first, but when the deceased's face came into view, he was so shocked that he burst into tears: "Pingping! Pingping!"

"It seems the deceased's identity is correct." Mu Qingcheng sighed slightly, reminding Lin Ling, "Pingping is already dead. If you don't confess, Lin Fu's life is also in danger."

"What exactly is going on? He... he clearly said that as long as I help him do that thing, he will guarantee Pingping's safety, and also Fudi's..."

"Who is he?"

The sharpness in Mu Qingcheng's eyes made Lin Ling even more confused. "He, he is..."

"Cough cough!"

Guo Xuan, who was being held by the yamen runners, suddenly coughed a few times. The volume was not loud, but it was enough for Lin Ling to hear!
Lin Ling was suddenly startled!
The moment their eyes met, Guo Xuan's gaze turned sinister and full of warning. Lin Ling understood the meaning behind it, and he collapsed, trembling all over. Large tears welled up in his bloodshot eyes, his mouth was wide open, and he was breathing heavily. It felt as if there was a knife tip pressed against his throat, and he could no longer make a sound!

It's hard not to be moved and saddened to see a young man crying like this in public.

Madam Guo also wept. It was fortunate that the itinerant doctor was still alive, but Pingping was dead. This loving couple was now forever separated by death...

But Mu Qingcheng had no time to feel sad for them. What she cared about was that Guo Xuan hadn't said a word, and with just a glance, he had shut Lin Ling up!

So she immediately retorted, "Lin Ling, hasn't Pingping's death already emptied your brain? You've already been so stupid as to lose your lover, and now you're going to throw your brother's life away too?"

Lin Ling looked as if he had been struck on the head with an axe, his expression turning blank.

Mu Qingcheng continued with his psychological approach, "From a public standpoint, Lin Fu is a citizen of the Great Zhou. Regardless of whether he has committed a crime, protecting his personal safety is the duty of the government. From a private standpoint, Lin Fu is a clerk in my Jingzhao Prefecture. We have worked together for a long time and have a deep working relationship. So, you would rather believe a villain than believe me?"

"It's him!"

Lin Ling's cloudy eyes gradually cleared. He suddenly pointed at Guo Xuan and said hatefully, "It was Lord Guo who, after learning that I and Pingping had pledged our lives to each other, investigated my background and found out that I had a younger brother named Lin Fu who worked under Lord Song of the Jingzhao Prefecture. He then coerced me to work for him!"

"Shut up..." Guo Xuan's furious words had barely begun when a wad of cloth was stuffed into his mouth, stopping him from threatening Lin Ling.

Mu Qingcheng reassured Lin Ling, "Don't worry, Lord Guo is already a prisoner, and neither his master nor anyone else can cause any trouble."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ling's last trace of doubt and unease vanished, and he confessed everything he knew: "Initially, Lord Guo asked me to bribe Lin Fu for him. When I refused, Lord Guo confined Pingping to her quarters and deprived her of food. I had no choice but to go to Lin Fu, but Lin Fu, upon learning of this, sternly rejected Lord Guo's attempt to win me over and advised me to stay away from the Guo family. However, I have a responsibility to Pingping and cannot abandon her..."