boyutpedia Chapter 1749 Afraid of being silenced
Chapter 1749 Afraid of being silenced
Upon hearing Lin Rong's words, Lu Zhaoling understood his meaning. Lin Rong must have guessed that something must have happened to Duan Fan at the Prince's Mansion. If Duan Fan really hadn't returned home, it must be related to them.
However, Lin Rong was clever in this respect. Although he had guessed it, he did not ask in detail. Instead, he came over to ask them what they thought first.
Of course, he was also telling Zhou Shiyue that if this really happened in the Prince's mansion, the Prince should also inform him, so that when he investigates other matters, he might accidentally find Duan Fan and discover some evidence that is detrimental to the Prince's mansion.
Zhou Shiyue was a smart man, and he trusted Lin Rong and was willing to give Lin Rong such reassurance.
He knew that Lin Rong was a man of principle and had a bottom line, so he frankly told Lin Rong, "If anything really happens to Duan Fan in the end, I will definitely hand him over to the authorities."
"His crimes will eventually be exposed, and I will not do anything without evidence or to kill innocent people indiscriminately. What Lord Lin needs to do now is to refrain from investigating for the time being."
Hearing Zhou Shiyue's assurance, Lin Rong understood. He nodded and said, "In that case, I understand. Is there anything else Your Highness requires?"
Zhou Shiyue said bluntly, "When the Yao mother and daughter arrive at Dali Temple, you must keep a close eye on them and prevent anyone from visiting them. However, the Yao girl is injured and is probably extremely weak, so you should also have the officers take good care of her and make sure she doesn't die in prison."
Lin Rong nodded. "Understood."
He then looked at Lu Zhaoling.
Seeing that he seemed to be waiting for her to say a few words, Lu Zhaoling thought for a moment, then took out a few talismans and handed them to Lin Rong.
Lin Rong instinctively took the amulet first, then looked at Lu Zhaoling with some puzzlement. He said frankly, "Your Highness, I still have the amulets and talismans you gave me. This time you also gave Madam and Yanran several more talismans, so we don't lack anything now..."
Lu Zhaoling shook her head and said, "This talisman isn't for you. Take this talisman back to Dali Temple. Stick it in the four corners of the cell where Yao Yutong is being held, and it's best to cover it up with something so it's not immediately obvious."
Hearing her say that, Lin Rong's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, is it possible that someone will try to break into the prison?"
He wanted to correct himself after saying that. If the princess gave him the talisman, then the person who went to break into the prison might not be human.
Lu Zhaoling said, "It's not certain, but just in case. I just noticed that the officers who took Yao and her daughter away seemed to have encountered some trouble."
"Moreover, Yao Yutong should still have another minor tribulation to overcome. If someone really tries to break her out of prison, it won't be good for her either. You must keep her here."
"Does the princess mean she's afraid someone will try to silence her?"
Lu Zhaoling said, "It may not be to silence her. It's just that Yao Yutong was once a parasite, and some traces of her aura remain on her body. If we really want to investigate, we can trace the person behind it from these things. The only problem is that the other party doesn't want to be exposed, so they want to eliminate everything."
"Lord Lin, you should be more careful. The person behind this is hiding in the capital. The capital is currently fraught with danger, and they are operating in the shadows. Your officers may not be able to find them."
Upon hearing Lu Zhaoling's words, Lin Rong's expression also turned serious. He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Your Highness. I will definitely have people keep an eye out. I would like to ask Your Highness to buy a few more amulets to distribute to my officers."
Lin Rong felt that danger lurked everywhere, and his men needed some protection, especially after hearing what Lu Zhaoling had just said, the Dali Temple prison might not be peaceful.
Lu Zhaoling's protective talisman wouldn't be cheap if she were to sell it.
Lin Rong planned to use his own private account and ask his wife for the money later, since his wife was the one with money, while he was penniless.
Zhou Shiyue glanced at him and immediately understood what he was thinking.
"This matter can be handled through official channels."
"I have a suggestion for you. You can go to the Crown Prince and explain that the Yao family girl originally framed the Crown Prince, so this case is related to the Crown Prince. You can tell the Crown Prince that she is not only one of the suspects, but may also lead to the mastermind behind it. We can't let her get into trouble for the time being, so we need to buy some protective amulets from the First Mystic Sect."
“Since this matter involves the Crown Prince, he must take responsibility and has reimbursed you for this expense,” Zhou Shiyue said.
Lu Zhaoling glanced at Zhou Shiyue.
"Isn't he supposed to be a loving uncle who dotes on his nephew? How come he's helping Lord Lin to siphon money from his nephew?"
However, after a moment's thought, she understood what Zhou Shiyue meant.
Zhou Shiyue probably just wanted to help His Highness the Crown Prince win over Lin Rong, and also gave Lin Rong and His Highness the Crown Prince more opportunities to interact. Only through more interaction can the two sides understand what kind of people the other is.
Although Lin Rong is very likely already on the Crown Prince's side, only after gaining the Crown Prince's understanding and trust can he become the Crown Prince's right-hand man.
After Lin Rong left, she asked Zhou Shiyue, and Zhou Shiyue's answer was exactly what she had guessed.
"Lin Rong is a good official; the Great Zhou needs people like him."
Zhou Shiyue said, "Zhou Ze has too few capable people around him. Moreover, it would be difficult for him to build his own network, since his every move is under the emperor's watchful eye. It would be better for me to send him more people to use."
Lu Zhaoling said, "The people you sent to the Crown Prince's side have all been understood and tested by you. They must be both useful and trustworthy. No wonder His Highness the Crown Prince respects you so much. You two, uncle and nephew, have truly gone to great lengths together."
Zhou Shiyue pinched her cheek and said, "Don't use words carelessly. It's a two-way street between us."
Things here were mostly settled. It was getting dark, and Lu Zhaoling and Zhou Shiyue had dinner and taken showers before returning to their rooms.
The room was still lit with red candles, and the atmosphere remained somewhat ambiguous.
Lu Zhaoling looked at Zhou Shiyue, who was wandering around the room, and suddenly found it a little funny.
"So, are you staying here again tonight?"
Zhou Shiyue turned his head and saw Lu Zhaoling tilting her head slightly, smiling at him with a teasing expression.
He immediately went over and sat down next to Lu Zhaoling.
"This is our new house. If I don't live here, where will I live?"
Lu Zhaoling asked with a smile, "Aren't you afraid you'll get frozen by the Ghost Abyss Mist again tonight?"
"I already told Junior Brother Yin today that I have good self-control and don't need him to help me anymore."
If Junior Brother Yin were to make another move, he would turn hostile.