Now that the whole family was reunited, the atmosphere in and out of the mansion was filled with joy.
Lin Mengya's eyes were red. She gently broke free from her brother's arms and pulled him to stand in front of their father.
"Father, I'm sorry that I've brought shame to you."
It was said that a man should never kneel. Lin Nansheng's heart was filled with an indescribable sense of guilt as he faced his father.
Someone in prison had told him about his father's matter.
He could not accept the fact that his father and sister had been implicated because of him.
If he had not been careless, no matter how cunning those people were, they would not have been able to get hold of his weakness so easily.
Although he hated those people, he hated himself even more.
"It's good that you're fine. Sheng 'er, you're not to blame for what happened."
Lin Muzhi was comforted to see that his son was unharmed.
When his wife passed away, she was most worried about these two children.
Now that they were all by his side, even if he lost those worldly possessions, it wouldn't be a pity.
"Father, Elder Brother, let's go in and talk."
Lin Mengya, who had been overly excited, finally calmed down.
She glanced at those people who were peeking out from the corner of the street and comforted them in a soft voice.
"Alright, alright, let's go in."
Lin Muzhi rubbed his eyes and walked into the mansion with his son's help.
Lin Mengya deliberately lagged behind. She quietly whispered something to the servant beside her, and then followed her father and elder brother into the mansion.
Although her elder brother had been locked up in the capital governor's prison for a few days, he seemed to be in good spirits.
Lin Mengya immediately told her elder brother about Mao Yuze.
Hearing that his best friend had done so much for her, her elder brother's last knot in his heart finally disappeared.
"This time, we really have to thank that Eldest Senior Brother of yours. If not for him, I'm afraid that you wouldn't have been so easily resolved. "
Lin Mengya personally served a cup of tea to her elder brother. Just now, Hongyu and the others had asked her elder brother to step over the brazier and brush the water with grapefruit leaves. After a long while, the family of three finally sat down in the drawing room to drink tea.
"My Eldest Senior Brother has always been benevolent and righteous. At first, I didn't believe it. However, that woman, Shangguan Qing, took out a token that only the three of us had at that time. That's why I misunderstood Eldest Senior Brother and thought that he was the one who secretly did it. Alas, it's all my fault for being careless. I almost let them have their way. "
Speaking of this matter, Lin Nansheng still looked ashamed.
In fact, even if this matter was done by the Eldest Senior Brother, he did not intend to say anything.
If his sister hadn't been implicated, he wouldn't have bothered his former sect mates.
Lin Mengya naturally knew what her brother was thinking about. She shook her head silently in her heart. "This fool is too loyal."
"You can't be blamed for this. The Shangguan family has always been cunning, it will be hard for you to guard against them alone in the residence. On the other hand, if I hadn't compromised back then, you and Ya 'er wouldn't have suffered such a calamity. "
Seeing that the family reunion had turned into an introspection session, Lin Mengya could only helplessly roll her eyes in her heart.
When something happened to others, they would always think of ways to shirk responsibility.
But her family was different. The father and the son were blaming themselves more than the other.
"Well, Father, Elder Brother, it's obviously someone else's fault. Don't blame yourself anymore. Elder Brother, I've been asking the servants in the mansion these days, but no one knows the specific details of you being framed. Now that you're back, it's time for you to make it clear to me and Father, right? "
This matter would never be resolved because of her brother's return.
At that time, since the Shangguan family dared to do this kind of thing, it meant that they intended to kill the Lin family.
If it weren't for her and her father's deliberate delaying, and Long Tianhao's secret arrangements, the Shangguan family would have been free to deal with them by now.
If she wanted to completely eliminate this danger, she had to know where the source was.
"This matter actually started from that night. At that time, when I just came back from the palace, Lin Mengwu said that her mother was ill, so she wanted to see a doctor. Naturally, I was worried, so I went to have a look in person. As expected, she was seriously ill, so I allowed it. Unexpectedly, the next day, Lin Mengwu came to see me again, saying that her mother had recovered and wanted to thank me. I refused for a long time, and finally, I really couldn't stand her noise, so I let them in. Unexpectedly, after they came in, they first insulted me, and then beat me in the study like crazy women. I rushed over to stop them, but Shangguan Qing took the opportunity to pester me, and even took out a dagger and cut herself. Then, a group of servants suddenly rushed in from outside, saying that they saw me and wanted to kill her. It was extremely absurd. "
Lin Nansheng's description was very detailed, and Lin Mengya understood.
Normally, this matter should be a very simple means of slander. But it was a little troublesome because of the group of false witnesses.
But this kind of case was easy to handle. As long as these criminals were isolated for interrogation, and then they would be exposed with words.
But what she really cared about was the so-called evidence of treason.
When Lin Mengya asked, she saw that Lin Nansheng's face changed.
"I don't know who stuffed the evidence into my study room, and I wasn't the one who discovered it. It was found by a yamen runner who came to search. There were not only letters imitating my handwriting, but also defense maps of the border. Moreover, what's even stranger is that those things were forged so realistically that even I couldn't see any flaws. "
Speaking of this, Lin Nansheng still had a lingering fear.
Even he, the original owner of the body, would mistakenly think that those things were done by himself.
Not only that, the things mentioned in the letter were all things that only the three of them knew at that time.
Moreover, there were some things that even he had gradually forgotten. Now that it had been written down by someone else, it made him tremble with fear.
"I see, no wonder you think that these things were done by Mao Yuze. But brother, if that's the case, why didn't the emperor throw you into the prison of the Ministry of War, but put you in the capital governor's office? "
In the beginning, Lin Mengya thought that the emperor wanted to do her father a favor, so he suppressed this matter.
But according to what her brother said, the evidence was irrefutable, and even he couldn't get away with it.
Then, the emperor's attitude was very problematic.
"Well, maybe he was afraid of you and father. Oh yes, during the days I was in the prison, people kept letting me bleed. According to the warden, they wanted to put on a show to shut others up. But I always felt that there was something wrong. But I can't tell what it is. "
Being kept in the prison to bleed?
Immediately, Lin Mengya became very vigilant about this unusual behavior.
She immediately asked about the location of the wound, and opened it to have a look.
Indeed, there were many small wounds on her brother's right arm.
It seemed that other than a small amount of blood, he didn't do anything else.
But what was the use of her brother's blood?
There were many thoughts in Lin Mengya's mind, but in the end, she could only suppress them.
However, she understood that this matter would not be so simple.
"This matter is really strange, but we don't have any evidence on hand. Oh yes, brother, father hopes that you can go back to your hometown in Bingzhou with him in a few days. "
The emperor only said that he would release her brother, but did not restore his official position.
Generally speaking, in a situation like her brother's, if there were no accidents, he would not be put in an important position again.
Lin Nansheng's eyes flashed with reluctance when he heard the news.
But given the situation of their family, even if he stayed, it would be useless.
After a while, Lin Nansheng could only nod with a bitter smile.
"I'll listen to you and father's arrangement."
Ten years is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Moreover, now that the Lin family was in troubled times, it was a good idea to stay away from here.
But one day, he would return here again.
At that time, those who wanted to destroy the Lin family would have to pay the price!
"Well, father, didn't I tell you a few days ago that I wanted to find a husband for Mengwu? I've found one and exchanged the contract. They are in a hurry to get married, so I set the date for three days later. Although it's a little rushed, it's indeed a good day. "
This time, it was Lin Muzhi and Lin Nansheng's turn to be surprised.
However, because of what had happened to Shangguan Qing, they did not have a good impression of Lin Mengwu, who took the side of the evildoer.
Since Lin Mengya had prepared herself for it, they naturally accepted it quickly.
"Well, father and brother, go and have a rest. Leave the matters here to me. "
With her around, Lin Nansheng and Lin Muzhi naturally had no objection.
Moreover, the date that Lin Mengya chose for them to leave was the day of Lin Mengwu's wedding.
In fact, they all knew that this was Lin Mengya's trick of luring the tiger away from the mountain.
When Lin Mengwu got married, the Shangguan family would not let it go for nothing.
At that time, with Lin Mengwu restraining the Shangguan family, it would be much safer for father and brother to leave.
In addition, Long Tianhao brought back the news that three days later, the emperor would welcome Mao Yuze, the messenger, to the capital city.
On that day, the whole capital city would be extremely lively.
After settling down her father and brother, Lin Mengya returned to her courtyard.
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