Snow fell heavily over the Capital as the Eastern Palace received the findings of the Grand Court of Revision’s interrogation.
Lin Jingyue had been reclining on a chaise lounge, but upon hearing Xiao Lingzi’s report, she sat bolt upright. "Tell me, how did Lin Hengan come up with the idea of identity theft?"
Xiao Lingzi lowered his head and repeated, "According to Lin Hengan’s confession, some sixteen or seventeen years ago, after his search for a Daoist priest proved fruitless, he bumped into a down-and-out scholar on the street. Taking pity on the man, he gave him five taels of silver.
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