C89 (1/2)

He paused, a faint smile on his lips.

For two whole days, the Madam Wang did not speak. When he heard that the emperor was furious, and Lin Jing requested for him to personally interrogate, the emperor rejected.

Because of the conflict between the two, and this matter was brought up by Lin Jing, Zhou Leping needed to avoid suspicion, so he could not interfere too much.

Lin Jing was not under house arrest, so she had many ways to meet the Madam Wang. With just a few words, she could think things over.

Because of Zhou Leping's house arrest, Zhou Lean's life in the palace was not easy either.

Usually, when the imperial harem was free, the concubines would sit together to drink tea and talk about daily necessities. There weren't many pleasures that a woman could use to pass her time, and they would definitely be the first to gossip.

Lin Xiafu would normally pay respects to the empress every day. Her status was noble, and she had the support of the empress with a dragon heir. Although she was still an ordinary person, there would always be people who gave her face wherever she went.

It was rare for Zhou Lean to come out for a walk today, but unfortunately, he bumped into Lin Xiafu's group the moment he came out.

Initially, she did not want to cause trouble, but seeing it from afar, she planned to go around, but Lin Xiafu did not let her go, and called her over.

”Worthy Lady Zhou, how come you're in the mood to come out today?”

Zhou Lean pursed her lips into a smile, ”Tian'er isn't bad, come out for a walk and see the sun.”

Tsk, tsk, your heart sure is big if I say it. Your sister's going to lose her life soon, and you still have the mind to leisurely walk around the garden. ”

”Lin Chang Zai.” She deliberately emphasized the two words that were often said, ”You have to hear it clearly even if it's just rumors. It's only a small general under my elder sister's command who is suspected of being like this, and my elder sister is not allowed to participate in it to avoid suspicion. My Zhou Family has been loyal for generations, and my elder sister will definitely not do something like this to betray the Emperor.”

”You can't say. Who knows how General Zhou won these battles?” I won't tell you if I had colluded with Fresh Breeze. ”

Zhou Lean tried his best to suppress his emotions, ”Then can Lin Chang Zai tell me, what reason does my sister have to do this? She is already a part of the Chief General, below and above everyone, and Wu Yu was beaten up by her to the point where he didn't dare to make a move anymore. Why would she collude with Wu Yu again? ”

Lin Xiafu smiled to the people around him, ”Who knows? Is the purpose to let her come back and work with others to break in? ”

This was simply preposterous!

Zhou Lean endured it and endured it again and again, gritting his teeth. ”Then who knows if Master Lin Lin Jing deliberately framed him for revenge?”

”Framing him on purpose?”

A voice suddenly cut in. Everyone turned to look and bowed, ”Chenqie pays their respects to Empress.”

Zhou Lean was slightly late, and bowed respectfully, which was slower than everyone else, ”This concubine pays her respects to Empress.”

called the rest of the people up, but did not call Zhou Lean anymore. She was supported by the rice straw, and Lin Xiafu walked forward to pay her respects, she then rubbed her incomparably noble stomach and laughed sarcastically, ”Worthy Lady Zhou knows that it is a frame-up just by touching her lips, then why don't you go and investigate the case in place of Ministry of Justice? With just a simple 'who knows?'

Zhou Lean bit her lips, forcing out a laugh, ”Empress is being too serious, just now, Lin Chang Zai …”

Before she could finish her words, Qiu Rong pinched her chin and lifted her face. Just as she was about to continue, Qiu Rong suddenly raised his hand and slapped her, ”You can't speak carelessly in the palace, do you understand? If the emperor had heard this, no one would have been able to save you. I beat you up just for your own good. I'll teach you a lesson and let you remember what to say and what not to say in the future! ”