After the verbal attack, Lin Kuang was 70% convinced that the terrifying thought was true. He felt even more sorrowful. He took in a deep breath and his tone suddenly became incomparably calm, "Tell me, I just want to know how my son died … The Lin family can die, but they can't just die like this. For the website to make you so obedient, the emperor must have used your family as a hostage and promised to give your family a lot of benefits after you die, right? Heh … tell me the truth, and I will use my life to guarantee your family's safety. If you don't, tomorrow, your entire family … will be dead on the streets!! "
The jailer's face was pale and his eyes were filled with even more despair. He knew that no matter what he said, there was no way he could keep his life. Lin Kuang's last few words left him with no other choice.
"… I'll tell you, I'll tell you …" When the jailer said these words, he suddenly felt a sense of relief. Even the fear in his heart disappeared. It was a feeling of being freed from suffering.
When Lin Kuang heard this, his body shook violently. Although he had been interrogating the jailer, he hoped that the jailer would deny it. If Lin Zhan really committed suicide and wasn't secretly executed by the Long family, he would feel much better. And at this moment, a heavy blow ruthlessly smashed into his heart. The last illusion in his heart was shattered, because he had said these two words, which meant that his terrifying guess was actually true ….
"Tell me … tell me …" Lin Kuang's face was pale and his body was shaking. If it wasn't for Lin Yan supporting him, he would have already fallen.
Immediately, the jailer recounted everything he had seen and heard in the middle of the night in great detail. He had been afraid for the entire night and his mind was filled with this matter. At this moment, he spoke without missing a single word or detail.
After he finished speaking, his body relaxed. It was as if he had thrown away the heavy stone in his heart. He peacefully closed his eyes and waited for death. On the other hand, Lin Kuang's eyes were lifeless and his face was ashen. It was as if his soul had left his body. Lin Yan's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. His hair stood up and crackling sounds could be heard.
It was as if a large pot lid had fallen from the sky and pressed down on the woodshed. The atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe. Lin Yan's eyes were red as he walked forward and grabbed the jailer. However, he heard Lin Kuang shout, "Let him go."
The jailer opened his eyes in disbelief. Lin Yan frowned and asked, "Why? If the Emperor knows that we already know about this, he will definitely … "
"His Majesty must be certain that he will be executed by me immediately. That's why he is so assured in handing him over to me and won't care too much about him. He has just lost his son and knows the pain. He is just a pitiful person who is being used as a tool. Putting myself in his shoes, why would I want his life … Go, change into a servant's clothes and leave this place. Then, bring your family far away from Tianlong City. Don't worry, the Emperor will not pay attention to an insignificant person like you. "
Lin Yan did not say anything else. His left hand instantly burned the ropes on the jailer's body and he said in a deep voice, "Since my big brother is letting you go, then go. Don't ever come back."
The jailer trembled as he stood up. He was still in disbelief. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed a few times. He repeatedly said, "Thank you for sparing my life …" Then, he hurriedly ran out.
Lin Kuang leaned against the wall powerlessly. The coldness in his heart was at its peak. Yesterday, the Emperor had confidently said that he would only be temporarily imprisoned and would not take his life. However, he had secretly executed him that night and even made the jailer put on a show for him. If Long Yin had executed Lin Zhan in front of him in a fit of rage, his heart would not be so cold. What made his heart cold was Long Yin's lies and deceit.
"In his eyes, we are just a bunch of dogs … Hehehehe." Lin Yan clenched his fists tightly. His nails dug deep into his nails. In his anger, the veins on his forehead bulged.
Lin Kuang acted as if he did not hear anything.
"Big Brother, what should we do? Can you bear with this?! The one who died is your own son! "Lin Yan said hatefully.
Lin Kuang said pitifully, "So what? If the Emperor wants the official to die, the official has no choice but to die. He is the Emperor and we are his officials. If he wants our lives, he doesn't need any reason. So what if Zhan 'er was secretly executed by him …"
"Not only Zhan 'er, I'm afraid that even Xiao' er is the same."
"What did you say?" Lin Kuang's pupils shrank.
"You told me yesterday that Xiao 'er was shot to death by someone from the Imperial Guard Army. Even until now, we still haven't found out who did it … That's ridiculous! How many people in the palace don't know Xiao 'er's identity and name? If a small guard wasn't ordered to do so, he wouldn't dare to shoot at Xiao' er even if he ate the guts of a leopard. Moreover, there were so many people at that time. Even the Commander of the Imperial Guard Army, Wu Shang, was there. Yet, no one knew who shot the arrow … This is the biggest joke in the world. "
Lin Kuang's face darkened. Yesterday, he was grief-stricken and didn't have time to think about it. Now that he heard Lin Yan's words, he was shocked. This was obviously … another act directed by Long Yin. This way, on the surface, Lin Xiao didn't die by his hands or under his orders. This way, the Lin family wouldn't hate him … What a good plan.
"I have experienced the Emperor's schemes for many years. If he didn't have such schemes, he wouldn't have been a good Emperor. Fine, fine. Accompanying the Emperor is like accompanying a tiger. Since we are always by the tiger's side, how can we not know that we will be bitten by the tiger? "Lin Kuang's eyes were unfocused as he said weakly.
"Big Brother, you … Are you really going to take this lying down and pretend that nothing happened? That's your grandson and son!! "Lin Yan walked up and grabbed his shoulder angrily.
"What can we do even if we don't take it? Don't tell me that we can rebel? "
Lin Yan's face suddenly calmed down. He looked at him calmly and said, "Rebel? Why not? "
Lin Kuang was shocked and instinctively shouted, "Second Brother, you …"
"It's not that we want to rebel, but that dog Emperor is forcing us to rebel!" Lin Yan sighed.
"No, you can't!" Lin Kuang shook his head resolutely and said cautiously, "The Emperor has never doubted or harmed our Lin family. This time, no matter if it's Xiao 'er or Zhan' er's death, it was all because of the framing a few days ago … You can't completely blame the Emperor. Second Brother, you can't be rash on this matter. "
Lin Yan waved his hand and pushed Lin Kuang's hand away. He said disappointedly, "Big Brother, even though I have disobeyed my parents since I was young, I have never disobeyed your words. All these years, I have always admired Big Brother's loyalty. But now, I know … Big Brother, this isn't loyalty, it's stupidity … Big Brother, pretend that I didn't say anything earlier. I only want to ask you one thing: All these years of loyalty, what did you get in return?"
What did I get in return?
Lin Kuang's body stiffened. There was an incomparable pain in his heart. The sorrow that he had been suppressing was about to burst out, making him want to hug his head and cry.
At this moment, the tightly shut wooden door was pushed open. The jailer that they had just released had actually returned. The difference was that he had changed into a servant's uniform. When he entered, he said respectfully, "Sirs … This lowly one forgot to tell you something. Before Official Lin died, he used his own blood to write some words on his chest …"
Lin Zhan's body was lying in the Lin family's mourning hall. Lin Kuang and Lin Yan rushed over and asked all the guards to leave. They walked over to the white cloth and untied Lin Zhan's shirt.
On his chest, a line of blurry blood words appeared in front of them. Although the handwriting was a little distorted, it was still recognizable that it was written by Lin Zhan. The contents of the words were shockingly the same as what Lin Yan had said — What did he get in return for loyalty?
Lin Kuang felt as if he was struck by lightning. He sat paralyzed on the ground and cried loudly.
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At the same time, in the Big Wind Country's Sky Wind City.
"Father, I just received news that Ye Wuchen, who was forced into the Soul Breaking Abyss that year, did not die. Three days ago, he had already returned to Sky Dragon City. This matter is confirmed to be true. "Feng Ling calmly said. However, within the calmness, there was still a trace of shock that could not be suppressed. Just now, when he received the news that Ye Wuchen was not dead, he almost couldn't believe his ears. At the same time, his ears were echoing the words that Ye Wuchen used in a low voice before he fell from the cliff: "If I don't die today, I will make your Feng Clan fall into eternal damnation." His heart was agitated. However, after hearing that even though Ye Wuchen was alive, his body was crippled, he was relieved. Otherwise, with the frightening strength that Ye Wuchen displayed that year, he could not imagine how big of a disaster he would have brought.
Feng Lie, on the other hand, was not surprised and said: "We already know. Today, we called you here to discuss the matter of your wedding. You are already twenty-three years old this year. As the crown prince of a country, you still don't have a wife or concubine. We know that you can't forget the daughter of the Sky Dragon Yeh family. However, there are already rumors among the people. This matter cannot be delayed any longer. "
Feng Ling's expression darkened. He bowed and said: "Everything will be decided by Father."
"Then five days from now. You have seen General Yue's daughter. She is eighteen years old and has both beauty and talent. If you marry her, Yue Handong will never have any disloyalty. It will be very beneficial for you in the future."
"I have no objections." Feng Ling replied, then he lowered his head and asked: "Father, forgive me for speaking bluntly. Father's heart is in the world. Three years ago, everything was already prepared. If not for me … In these three years, I was hesitant. Every time I sent out an army, it was just a simple disturbance or a test. I never used a real army. Father said that it was because of Nanhuangzong, but now that three years have passed, why does Father still show no signs of officially sending out an army? "
He lowered his head and did not see that when Feng Lie heard the last sentence, his face became as pale as wax. His whole body trembled violently. He turned his body and waved his hand weakly: "We know what you are thinking in your heart. I'm afraid that you are anxious to take over Tenryū Province because of the daughter of the Yeh family … Withdraw first. We have our own plans for this matter."
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