"No... no one." Jiang Ziyin couldn't stand Lin Xiner's eyes that could penetrate her heart, and sat slumped on the chair.
"Who forced you to bear the crime of killing Imperial Physician Chen?" Lin Xiner lowered her eyelids and still stared at Jiang Ziyin.
Although Jiang Ziyin avoided her aggressive gaze, he could not avoid the oppressive feeling she exuded that filled the room.
Lin Xiner didn't ask if it was true, but directly asked Jiang Ziyin about that person.
In fact, Jiang Ziyin was timid and fearful. As a queen, she did not have the innate momentum. She had a strong weak side, so she chose to hang herself.
Therefore, Lin Xiner didn't have to beat around the bush with her. She only needed to question her harshly to make her lose her confidence.
In fact, Ximen Jingxuan could easily do this. However, he did not want to.
He didn't want to personally tear apart the nurturing relationship he had with Jiang Ziyin for many years. He was afraid that there would no longer be any warmth around him.
That night, Ximen Jingxuan hugged her, and she could feel that he was lonely and needed love to fill the void in his heart.
However, the truth must be known.
But, how did such a weak Jiang Ziyin make a fuss about Concubine Ru? Maybe the person who helped her deal with Concubine Ru also took a fancy to her softness, so he chose her.
If Jiang Ziyin had no choice but to do so, would Ximen Jingxuan feel better?
"No one." Jiang Ziyin repeated these three words. He lowered his head and shook it, hoping that Lin Xiner would believe it.
"That person is continuing to work now and led everyone to Cuizhu Pavilion. But I know that nothing can be found in Cuizhu Pavilion. Why don't I come to you and ask for a clear answer." Lin Xiner did not refute Jiang Ziyin's words.
He denied it, but continued to tell Jiang Ziyin about "that person".
She was sure that person existed. No matter how much she tried to deny it, it was useless. Talking about it was just a waste of time.
What she had to do was to break through Jiang Ziyin's psychological defense, leaving her unable to deny and tell the answer.
After Jiang Ziyin heard Lin Xiner say that the man led everyone to Cuizhu Pavilion, he was stunned for a moment and looked up at Lin Xiner.
Meeting the eye-catching gaze, Jiang Ziyin quickly lowered her head.
"You don't have to ask me, even if there is that person, I won't say anything. For Cheer, I won't say anything." Jiang Ziyin said.
"Do you think you can protect the prince without telling him?" Lin Xiner asked back, "Do you think the truth will really follow you to the grave? Do you know that your insistence on avoiding Ximen Jingxuan and concealing it is exactly what you have done to him?
The biggest clue is, when he figures everything out, are you sure that person can keep the prince?"
"Prince Xuan? What did he find out?" Jiang Ziyin shuddered and raised his head again, with all kinds of worries in his eyes.
That secret had serious implications, and Ximen Yin would definitely try his best to keep it if he used it to threaten her.
She didn't believe that Ximen Jingxuan found something so quickly, but she couldn't underestimate Prince Xuan.
Ever since Ximen Yin appeared in front of her in another appearance, she has deeply understood the truth that unexpected things will happen in everything.
"What are you afraid he will find out?" Lin Xiner's eyes became less sharp and she asked in a calmer tone.
"I can't say that." Jiang Ziyin shook his head gently.
That was the heaviest secret that weighed heavily on her heart in her life. She couldn't tell it, and she couldn't say it out loud.
Because of this secret, she often thought that it would have been better if she had not married Ximen Jinglie. If she had not married Ximen Jinglie, these things would not have happened to her at all, and she would not be reduced to being taken advantage of today.
To the point of intimidation, she would not let her son face such a big threat without knowing it.
Or maybe Cheer wasn't supposed to be her son in the first place.
She shouldn't have a child. If she does, it will be a burden for her. It will weigh heavily on her body. She wants to protect her son. She has nothing else to ask for. She just hopes that her son can live well. She can't do anything.
The emperor doesn't care anymore.
Is it difficult for her to fulfill such a small request?
The more Jiang Ziyin thought about it, the faster his breathing became.
She wanted to face Lin Xiner as if she were dead, facing all kinds of threats, but when she thought of Ximenche's unpredictable future, she was so scared that she couldn't control her heartbeat, which became faster and faster.
Out of breath.
Lin Xiner sensed something was wrong with Jiang Ziyin and quickly leaned down, using the method she knew how to help Jiang Ziyin press her chest and help her breathe smoothly.
After following Chu Yiyi, she learned a little about the condition and knew that Jiang Ziyin suffered from heart palpitations and her heart beat too fast.
"The secret will be very heavy in your heart. You will always worry about it and your son. You will never have peace in your life. Are you willing to live like this?"
After Jiang Ziyin's condition improved a little, Lin Xiner straightened up and asked.
"If I didn't tell, few people would know about it, and Che'er wouldn't be in danger. If I did, Che'er would probably die soon," Jiang Ziyin said.
After she was out of breath and calmed down, Jiang Ziyin had to face reality again. Lin Xiner was standing in front of her and she couldn't escape.
Just as Lin Xiner said, she, the emperor's sister-in-law, who has always relied on Prince Xuan, is also hiding from Prince Xuan. This is the biggest suspicion. How could Prince Xuan not investigate?
I'm afraid only her simple-minded son and the emperor who had no affection for her would believe that she was the one who killed him.
Her son is indeed not made to be the emperor. If someone fights for it, just take it. Compared to his life, the throne is nothing.
"If you don't tell, Ximen Che will die even worse when Ximen Jingxuan finds out in person. If you tell, maybe Ximen Jingxuan will remember your kindness in raising him and be gentler. If you tell that person,
Come out, you can be considered a meritorious deed, and you can also exchange for Ximen Che's life." Lin Xiner said, "Do you really think that the person who is hiding behind the scenes can win? Or do you really think that the person who is threatening you?
Will I keep my deal with you and save Ximenche’s life at the last moment?”
Jiang Ziyin remained silent. She didn't know who would win between Ximen Yin and Ximen Jingxuan.
She knew that Ximen Yin was unreliable, but she had no choice but to make herself believe in him.
And that secret, she really couldn't tell...
Originally, she wanted to die to take that secret to the grave in exchange for Ximen Yin's mercy on Ximen Che, but Ximen Yin didn't let her die, and Ximen Jinglie didn't want her to die, so she couldn't die, and was so scared.
Living in the cold palace.
"Qingrou, why are you here? Could it be that Lin Xiner is inside?"
Lin Xiner was in the house and could hear Ximen Hen asking Qingrou at the door of Lengyuan. His voice was very loud, as if he was deliberately trying to alarm the people in the house.
The second prince, who is romantic by nature, is familiar with almost every deacon and maid in every palace in the palace. He recognizes the tenderness of Yunxiaoyuan, so he also knows who has come to the cold palace.
"Slave, please see the Second Prince." Qingrou stepped back slightly, avoiding Ximenhen, saluting him, and at the same time passed through the garden gate and carefully looked at the closed door of the main room.