Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 1295: Chapter 1204: Lady Chancellor 143

The Lin Family is also the leader among aristocratic families, a truly grand family that has been passed down for hundreds of years, and has always been a crucial component in restraining Imperial Power.

Recently, internal strife erupted within the Lin Family; the Family Head was suddenly poisoned to death, with the murderer suspected to be one of his sons. Additionally, his sons are vying for power, and side branches of the clan are eager to make a move. The Lin Family has fallen into chaos.

Most importantly, among the information collected by Yin Shuangshuang, there was a line which stated that the Lin Family seemed to have lost something important, causing them to frantically use family resources to capture people everywhere.

Yin Shuangshuang thought, could this lost important item be evidence that could be used to convict the Lin Family of a crime? Apart from this notion, Yin Shuangshuang could not think of anything else that would warrant such a massive uproar from the Lin Family.

The only person capable of getting hold of such evidence from the Lin Family would be someone as clever, adaptable, and patient as the Sixth Prince; it was no wonder that the Sixth Prince was being pursued by Death Warriors.

Just two days after parting from the Sixth Prince, Yin Shuangshuang’s official ship arrived at the academy established by Mr. Nameless and Wang Zhongxuan. In fact, over the past two years, Mr. Nameless and Wang Zhongxuan had opened over a dozen academies.

However, this academy was the very first one they established, which held different significance. This time, Yin Shuangshuang had to rush to the capital due to the Emperor urging her urgently, leaving her unable to visit her family.

Mr. Nameless and Wang Zhongxuan intended to meet Yin Shuangshuang at this place, and it was good timing as Wang Zhongxuan also needed to report to the Emperor on the situation of talent cultivation, allowing him to travel on Yin Shuangshuang’s ship.

It had been a hurried few years since they last parted when she left for her post in Qinglin County. Upon meeting again, Yin Shuangshuang noticed that both Mr. Nameless and Wang Zhongxuan had a few more strands of grey hair, yet their demeanor was filled with spirited satisfaction.

Indeed, both were originally banished individuals, thinking they would never get to showcase their knowledge in their lifetime and would simply waste away. Unexpectedly, the tide had turned, and while they were still only cultivating talents, it was nonetheless an important position.

The large ship docked, and stepping onto solid ground from the swaying vessel, Yin Shuangshuang felt momentarily unaccustomed, as everything she looked at seemed to still sway.

After disembarking, Yin Shuangshuang promptly paid respects to her grandfather, Wang Zhongxuan: ”Grandfather, are you well? It’s been so many years, and I haven’t been able to serve you, which is truly unfilial. I wonder how you’ve been all these years?”

With slightly moist eyes, Wang Zhongxuan helped up Yin Shuangshuang and replied with a smile: ”I’m doing well, but what about you? With your delicate health, could you bear the journey to such a distant place?

I have been busy all these years and couldn’t visit you, but I always worry about you in my heart. Now, you have to take such a long boat trip back to the capital; do you have any discomforts?”

Wang Zhongxuan’s eyes were full of worry, which made Yin Shuangshuang’s heart soften, and she responded gently: ”It’s nothing major; with the Imperial Physician appointed by the Emperor tagging along, I’ve had no serious issues these past years.”

After a few words of farewell with her grandfather Wang Zhongxuan, Yin Shuangshuang also bowed to Mr. Nameless: ”Sir, how have you been? It’s been years since we parted, and you still carry the same grace.”

Mr. Nameless looked at Yin Shuangshuang, whose pale face increasingly bore a gentlemanly, elegant demeanor and, stroking his beard, smiled: ”Years have passed since we last met, and young friend, you seem more outstanding than before, now exuding some official authority, appearing even more imposing than your grandfather and me.”

”Sir, you’re too kind to praise me. Compared to the demeanor of you and my grandfather, who once held the high position of Prime Minister, my slight authority is nothing.” Yin Shuangshuang replied modestly with a smile.

”Alright, let’s not stand by the river any longer; the river breeze is too strong. Let’s go eat something first,” Wang Zhongxuan noticed the faint exhaustion on Yin Shuangshuang’s face and promptly suggested.

Their meal had been prepared in advance. After eating, Yin Shuangshuang also went to visit the academy jointly established by her grandfather Wang Zhongxuan and Mr. Nameless.

Located in a mountain nook, the academy covered a vast area, accommodating hundreds of students and more than twenty teaching teachers. All the students here were carefully selected by Wang Zhongxuan and Mr. Nameless, with a strong atmosphere of scholarly pursuit.

Yin Shuangshuang strolled around slightly, listened to a couple of teachers’ lectures, and found their teaching methods not rigid but easily comprehensible, truly living up to being esteemed scholars of seclusion.

In a hurry to continue her journey, Yin Shuangshuang only looked around briefly before preparing to leave. Wang Zhongxuan had already prepared the items to bring ahead of time and boarded the ship with just one servant to serve and two packages.

Originally, when only Yin Shuangshuang was present, she would pass the time alone aboard the ship, either in monotony or by enjoying the scenery along the shore. Now, with the companionship of her grandfather Wang Zhongxuan, it was not so tedious.

Both were individuals of profound learning, who could either have pleasant exchanges over political affairs or engage in a game of chess, unknowingly whiling away the time.

The journey on the ship lasted more than twenty days, with limited space for activity, making Yin Shuangshuang feel quite stiff.

Moreover, perhaps due to being on the ship for so long, Yin Shuangshuang had suffered from several consecutive days of insomnia.

Even after Ying Chang’an and Heng Yue prepared several prescriptions, no improvement was seen, leaving no choice but to let Yin Shuangshuang disembark to stay at an inn for a day, hoping to alleviate the symptoms.

Fortunately, there happened to be a very famous Wanyuan Temple at the place where they docked, so Yin Shuangshuang decided to disembark to take a stroll and relax.

Wanyuan Temple occupied a vast area, and due to the many visiting noblewomen who came to offer incense, the temple developed a separate courtyard exclusively for female guests, ensuring neither male guests nor monks of the temple would approach.

Yin Shuangshuang found this place quite satisfactory, just right for a night’s stay. She had always enjoyed the ambiance of temples with their morning bells and evening drums, which could bring her mind to peace.

In the evening, as the temple monks chanted scriptures for their night study, Yin Shuangshuang, donned in a moon-white wide-sleeved long robe, stood in the courtyard with her hands behind her back, listening to the faintly audible chanting from outside, feeling completely at peace.

Exhausted and with nowhere to escape the relentless pursuit, the Sixth Prince lay atop the wall, and his eyes fell on Yin Shuangshuang standing in the courtyard listening to the monk’s chanting.

Yin Shuangshuang’s stunning beauty was in no way inferior to that of the Sixth Prince. Years of officialdom had diminished her femininity, and dressed in men’s attire, she appeared incredibly graceful and free-spirited.

The scattered moonlight and starlight seemed to favor her, lingering affectionately at the hems of her clothes and the ends of her hair, unwilling to leave.

Standing solitary in the lush courtyard, she seemed like an immortal descended to the world, yet her aloofness induced a chill in the heart.

In a brief moment of distraction, the Sixth Prince caught Yin Shuangshuang’s cold gaze, feeling embarrassed. It seemed that every time he encountered this Yin official, he was always in a wretched state.

Yin Shuangshuang had been listening to the monks’ chanting while absorbing Spiritual Energy to nourish her body. During this absorption, her senses were extremely sharp, allowing her to instantly detect the presence of the Sixth Prince.

Upon opening her eyes, she saw the black-clad Sixth Prince lying atop the wall watching her, which made Yin Shuangshuang chuckle. Just how unfortunate was this Sixth Prince to always appear so disheveled each time she saw him?