After Pei Yanli left, Lian Qiao was so scared that she knelt on the ground and begged for Lin Tingwan's forgiveness, "Miss, I am guilty."

Lin Tingwan smiled faintly at her and asked, "What crime have you committed?"

Lian Qiao was stunned for a moment. She didn't understand why Lin Ting was so easy-going at the party. This was clearly an act of betrayal.

Lian Qiao lowered her head and said tremblingly, "Miss, this is my fault. Please forgive me."

Lin Tingwan's voice was inevitably a little cold, and he said, "Then tell me what's going on. When did you join Prince Gong's army?"

Lian Qiao said in a tearful voice, "Miss, it's not that I don't want to tell you, it's that I really can't say anything. I hope you can forgive me." As she spoke, she kowtowed to Lin Tingwan repeatedly to admit her guilt.

Lin Tingwan remained unmoved from beginning to end. He just sat there and looked at her quietly without saying a word.

Lian Qiao couldn't help but feel flustered, and quickly crawled to Lin Tingwan's feet, "I was just bewildered for a moment, Miss, you are not feeling well now, please go to the bed and rest quickly, I will personally apologize to the lady tomorrow, Miss."

Lin Tingwan looked at her with a complicated expression. How could someone who was so loyal to her and the entire Lin family work for Pei Jinan?

None of this makes sense.

"Why would you work for His Royal Highness Prince Gong?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lian Qiao, who had been speaking confidently just now, immediately shut his mouth, shook his head and was unwilling to say another word.

Lin Tingwan lowered his head and looked at her quietly. She didn't speak for a long time. Finally, he could only sigh helplessly.

"Since you don't want to say it, then forget it." At least Lin Tingwan knew that Lian Qiao had good intentions and Pei Yanli was not a bad person. She knew that neither of them would work together to do anything detrimental to the Lin family.

So why did she come to Lin Tingwan? He didn't care that much, but after knowing this, he might be a little defensive.

Lin Tingwan stood up and walked to the bed, slowly sat down and covered himself with the quilt in one go.

Lian Qiao stood up and wanted to help, but Lin Tingwan waved his hand. Lian Qiao had no choice but to kneel there, fearing that she would displease Lin Tingwan.

After getting on the bed, Lin Tingwan slowly said, "It's getting late. You should go and have a rest. Don't waste time with me here."

Hearing this, Lian Qiao turned around and kowtowed to Lin Tingwan several times, "Miss, I know I have no face for betraying my master like this, but I hope you can keep me. I am loyal to you and have no second thoughts. Please understand my mistake, Miss."

Lin Tingwan nodded and slowly said, "I already know what you said. Go back and take a rest first, and we can discuss this matter later."

"If you don't want to leave, you can tell me about your relationship with Prince Gong."

Although Lian Qiao has a good personality, she can't prevent herself from being Pei Jinan's subordinate.

Just like today, she came just because she had a cold, and Pei Jinan came, and she didn’t know how many times she would come and go in the future.

There are some things she doesn't mind Pei Jinan knowing, but there are some things she can't let him know, so even if Lian Qiao is his subordinate, she should have her own secrets.

As expected, after hearing this, Lian Qiao bowed to Lin Tingwan and said, "I'll take my leave."

After saying this, Lian Qiao slowly stood up, turned around and left.

Lin Tingwan knew that Lian Qiao would leave when she heard this, because she would not say anything. Although she didn't know what kind of deal there was between the two, Lin Tingwan still admired Pei Jinan's ability to control his subordinates.

It was unexpected that Lian Qiao could be so tight-lipped towards her, her ostensible master.

She slowly lay down on the bed, covered herself with the quilt, coughed twice, and closed her eyes.

Pei Jinan's horse jumped into the puddles, splashing large amounts of water.

It was raining heavily, but Pei Jinan was still very happy. He saw Lin Tingwan and knew that she was fine, so that was good.

At this moment, man and horse became one, like a whirlpool in wind and rain, rolling up the water on the ground, letting the rain sway and transform into a driving force, and the dark clouds in the sky are getting farther and farther away.

……

In the end, His Majesty made the decision that Pei Jinan expected.

Several minor officials on the list who would not shake the foundation of the court were punished, but the officials who watched the criminal law and punishment were very particular.

People on both sides are closely related to this matter.

Everyone was very concerned about this matter, and all the colleagues around them lowered their heads and dared not speak.

The person who came to carry out the execution today was Pei Jinan. This was against the rules, but it was ordered by His Majesty himself.

Everyone looked at the scene in front of them in bewilderment, but they were all terrified. The hands of those present were not clean, so how could they dare to say anything?

Seeing that everyone was lowering their heads, the person being executed on the stage was not happy.

This is the way it is. Everyone has dirty hands, so why are only us little bastards being punished?

Just as a few people looked at each other and were about to speak, the people below couldn't sit still anymore. Pei Jinan waved his hand, and someone came up and covered their mouths.

Your Majesty made the same choice as he did then, which was to punish some people as a warning to others.

This is exactly what Pei Yanli thought. After all, this world is not black and white. Even if punishment is to be done, it can only be done slowly.

These people are too numerous and too large, and sometimes it is really difficult to solve the problem. All we can do now is to turn a blind eye.

Pei Yanli's eyes were slightly deep as he looked at everyone in the audience.

……

Regarding what happened today, Lin Mingqian's subordinates had nothing but gratitude towards him.

Those people were dealt with today, but there was no sign of them inside. Everyone thought it was Lin Mingqian's work. If it weren't for him operating inside, everyone would have been in great danger.

So they came to the Lin Mansion with the things early in the morning, which scared Lin Mingqian. Now is the time when the situation is at its peak, and these people are so bold.

He actually dared to commit a crime in defiance of the law.

Lin Mingqian only felt a headache, but he soon recovered and invited these people in.

Although he didn't know why these people were all fine, since he had already gotten the benefits, why not get more.

Now that everyone had so much faith in him, there was no reason for him to drive them all out.

In the end, everyone was invited in, and these people came in an endless stream as if they had discussed it beforehand.

When one person comes, a group of people will come.

Originally, Lin Mingqian was not going to show up, and wanted Lin Yuehong to take the blame.

But there was nothing he could do in this situation, so he had to come out on his own.

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