Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 113 Reciprocity

Lin Zhiqing's words left no room for rebuttal. Lin Shian clenched his fists and finally couldn't say anything.

Because he knew very well in his heart that he could not distrust Lu Huai, but he absolutely could not distrust Lin Zhiqing.

Seeing that Lin Shian and Lin Yangyang were silent, Lin Zhiqing looked at Lu Huai and said, "I want to go to Qianjin Pavilion someday."

Lu Huai thought for a moment before nodding.

Lin Zhiqing wanted to confirm the authenticity of his words.

Seeing that the Lin family fell into silence, Lu Huai stood up and said goodbye.

This time, the person who sent him out was Lin Zhiqing.

"How can we resolve the issue at the clinic?" Lin Zhiqing lagged behind Lu Huai by half a step.

Lu Huai slowed down his pace: "Once this matter is settled, it will be resolved."

Lin Zhiqing understood what he meant. He was confident that he could solve the problem, but this was a warning from his superiors, and delaying the solution until the end was also a way to protect Lu Nanyue.

Otherwise, there will be another time after solving this problem.

Lin Zhiqing nodded slightly. "You and Nanyue have helped me a lot. Your current situation is probably due to the Lin family's involvement. Why do you still want to cooperate with me?"

"Lin Zhiqing, you don't need to test me anymore." Lu Huai paused. "I've already answered this question. I want some people to see things clearly. It's that simple."

Lin Zhiqing was indeed testing him, but Lu Huai was more open than he had imagined.

It is actually very simple for Lu Huai to make someone see clearly.

The Lu family is a family of scholars in the true sense. Uncle Lu used to be the prince's tutor, and Aunt Lu was from Jiangnan and was a famous talented woman.

But Lu Nanyue and Lu Huai are not ordinary people. Although they are talented, they are not ostentatious. One of them is devoted to medicine, and the other is proficient in mathematics. They have no close connection with Bian Ting.

Although Lu Huai is in the Ministry of Revenue, he is different from the officials that Lin Zhiqing knows. This can be seen from the fact that he works for three days and rests for two days.

At least he is not like my uncle and fourth uncle who are obsessed with climbing up the social ladder.

Apart from these two smart people, only Uncle Lu and Aunt Lu are left.

Lu Huai wanted to lead the Lu family out.

Although he didn't know what exactly happened in the middle, Lin Zhiqing knew in his heart that at least Lu Huai wanted to get rid of the court.

This point coincides with my own.

After figuring this out, her doubts were reduced by a few points.

"It's only natural to reciprocate. I have some interesting things here. I bet you'll like them." Lin Zhiqing spoke in the same tone as Lu Huai yesterday.

Lu Huai paused, his eyes narrowed slightly, thinking Lin Zhiqing had other requests: "You and I each take what we need, so why is there any reciprocity?"

Lin Zhiqing looked ahead, not noticing Lu Huai's probing look: "I'm not talking about this time, thank you for reminding me last time."

Lu Huai's eyebrows relaxed, a little surprised. He didn't expect Lin Zhiqing to say such a thing: "Last time?"

Lin Zhiqing nodded. She was referring to the last time Lu Huai sent her to the Ministry of Justice, Dali Temple and other places, he reminded her that the Ministry of Justice could not convict anyone without going through the Dali Temple.

It was because of Lu Huai's words that reminded her that she was able to find time to meet with her fourth uncle.

After he reminded him, Lu Huai also remembered this.

The corners of his mouth curved up: "You are indeed a smart man, but that was also an unintentional act on my part, so you don't have to worry about it."

"I never like to owe favors to anyone." As he spoke, Lin Zhiqing took out the booklet he had been holding in his hand for a long time. Lu Huai's curiosity was aroused, and he took the booklet and opened it to read.

The first thing that caught my eye was a string of strange symbols.

"Arabic numerals, multiplication table, geometric figures..." Lu Huai read out what he could understand.

Only after seeing a few figures did I understand: "Is this numerology knowledge?"

He wasn't sure because he had never seen it.

Lin Zhiqing nodded, and when she reached the corner gate, she stopped and said, "My parents brought these back from the border. I saw them before and took note of them. Later, they were confiscated and I haven't seen them since."

She had thought of this excuse in advance, otherwise she couldn't explain why she knew all this.

If there were levels for shifting the blame, Lin Zhiqing would definitely be at the top of the list.

Another one left by his parents? Lu Huai raised an eyebrow, remembering that a few months ago, when Lin Zhiqing discovered Lin Yangyang's poisoning, he had mentioned that he had read a medical book related to Nanzhao azalea in the Lu family clinic.

The corners of his lips curled slightly: "Thank you very much, I may not need other things, but this one, you gave it to the right person."

He pinched the booklet in his hand and said, "Lin Zhiqing, you know quite a lot."

Lin Zhiqing paused. What did he mean by this?
But before she could ask in detail, Lu Huai quickly walked out from the gap of the corner door, and his figure blended into the night.

Lin Zhiqing was left alone to ponder the meaning of his words.

But before she could come up with a conclusion, Lin Shian came over following the sound, holding a piece of letter paper in his hand:
"Zhiqing, my uncle replied that he and Lin Jiusi will be able to arrive at the Lin family tomorrow morning."

His fists were clenched tightly, his brows were furrowed into a "川" shape, and his eyes were moving while he spoke, all of which showed that he was very confused.

He didn't know how to deal with Lin Jiusi's matter, so he wanted to ask Lin Zhiqing for advice.

Lin Zhiqing quickly put Lu Huai behind his mind and began to plan for tomorrow's affairs.

This arrangement lasted until midnight.

When Lin Zhiqing returned to the yard, the main house was brightly lit. She knew that Aunt Mu was waiting for her.

When she entered the room, Aunt Mu was sitting at the table, sewing a piece of clothing in a daze.

Seeing Lin Zhiqing coming back, she put down her needlework and quickly stood up: "Miss, I have something to tell you."

"Aunt Mu, next time you can have someone pass me a message and I will come back. Why wait so late?" Lin Zhiqing also sat down. She took out a teacup and poured out some of the bottle of Wuqinglu that Lu Huai had sent her.

"How can I trust others?" Aunt Mu leaned forward slightly and said, "Miss, I vaguely know what day Mengxia is."

Lin Zhiqing paused as he probed the silver needle into the teacup. "Is it related to my mother?"

Aunt Mu straightened up and nodded: "Young lady is smart, she must have seen something."

"Your mother's birthday is in the early summer, and her..." At this point, Aunt Mu's eyes drooped and her lips curled down: "Her death anniversary is also in the early summer."

Lin Zhiqing had some guesses about the anniversary of her death, because when she first arrived in Dasheng it was the anniversary of Lin Congrong's death. Calculating the time, it was almost the time when her mother followed her father.

But Aunt Mu hadn't finished yet: "I was afraid I'd overthink things a few days ago, so I didn't dare to tell you. Your mother celebrated her birthday in Peach Blossom Spring the first year she married into the Lin family."

"But later, for some reason, she never went to that place again."

Lin Zhiqing didn't know that there was a story behind this.

It turns out that Lin Congyan is really a romantic man. Not only does he collect his mother's peripherals, but he also goes to see her things every year to remind him of her?

Does Fourth Aunt know that he is so affectionate?