A Champion Scholar Revered By Sages, And You Call Him A Useless Bookworm?

Summary

In a tense confrontation, Lin Yi confronts officials from the Ministry of Justice, Yao Shou Sheng and Liao Ren, regarding the detention of Zhang Jiu Er. Lin Yi, wielding an imperial jade pendant, commands them to kneel and reveal her whereabouts. Liao Ren admits to taking her but is terrified by Lin Yi's fury. The officials explain that Zhang is not in their custody, and Lin Yi learns that she is linked to a case involving Gu Xiang Ling's death. Enraged by the unjust accusations and the officials' incompetence, Lin Yi threatens them, demanding to know who ordered Zhang's arrest. Liao Ren ultimately reveals that Deputy Minister Song Tie was behind the order, leaving Lin Yi seething with anger and determination.

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