Chapter 382: The Discovered Plan

The tight internal and loose external security of Lin Mansion gave the various forces watching in the night a soft rebuff.

Yet even so, it made the eyes and ears of the major forces feel that something was amiss.

On ordinary days, those secret agents planted in Lin Mansion were always very proactive for the sake of silver.

Yet now, when information was urgently needed, not a single piece of news came out.

The night was like ink, and Lin Mansion was completely silent; only the occasional sound of the night watchman beating his gong broke this dullness.

Lin Yi stood under the moonlight, his gaze piercing as he scrutinized the four people captured one by one before him—two manservants, one old maid, and one young maidservant.

Their faces were full of terror and unease; clearly, they had not expected such an outcome.

"Speak, who instructed you?" Lin Yi's voice was low and powerful, every word like a heavy hammer, striking hard at the hearts of the four.

Cold light flickered in his eyes; it was anger and contempt for the traitors.

The four looked at each other, but no one made a sound. They knew that once they confessed, endless darkness and pain would await them.

However, Lin Yi did not give them much time to think.

Being of low status, they had no idea what the resolution made by Lin Mansion tonight signified.

"Hmph, since you are unwilling to speak, then do not blame me for being heartless. Someone, take them to Zui Shi." Lin Yi gave a cold snort and waved his hand to signal his men to take them away.

Zui Shi is the place for servants who have violated clan rules or family law.

The light punishment is a whipping, leaving one unable to get out of bed for half a month.

The heavy punishment is a beating with sticks, costing a person half their life.

But the situation before them was undoubtedly the latter.

"No, Master, we are wronged!"

"No! I didn't do anything!"

Watching the servants still crying out their grievances, anger rose in Lin Yi's heart, and he drew his blade and beheaded the manservant who cried out the most pitifully in one stroke.

Blood mixed with bone fragments was exceptionally dazzling under the moonlight.

Watching the remaining three tremble, Lin Yi waved his hand, and the guards beside him took them away directly. Awaiting them would be the brutal torture of Lin Mansion.

Watching the backs of the four as they were dragged away, Lin Yi's heart was extremely uneasy.

The Lin Family rules were strict, and they had always been known for being rigorous and upright.

However, today's events made him realize that even the most solid fortress could be eroded.

It was fortunate that Patriarch Lin Xiong had given him a warning; otherwise, once the news of the Red Lotus Sect spread, it would be difficult for the Lin Family to leave.

He turned and looked at the night sky, his mind filled with thoughts.

The safety of Lin Mansion and the rise and fall of the Lin Family were of the utmost importance tonight.

He would never allow any betrayal or conspiracy to breed in Lin Mansion.

"Someone, pass down the order: strengthen the guards in the mansion and keep everyone under close surveillance.

Anyone who shows the slightest sign of unusual movement is to be taken down immediately!" Lin Yi ordered in a deep voice.

Only through thorough purging could Lin Mansion regain its vitality.

In an instant, everyone in Lin Mansion was in a state of panic.

Those servants who usually seemed calm were now like birds startled by the mere twang of a bow, fearing that they too would be drawn into this unknown storm.

And Lin Yi led the Lin Family guards to launch an unprecedented surveillance operation.

He personally interrogated the captured servants, trying to extract more clues from them.

At the same time, he dispatched men to investigate in secret, trying to find the opponent hiding in the shadows who harbored hostility toward the Lin Family.

To pass on information, there must be a contact person.

Both the upstream and downstream will move with the wind, and they will inevitably leave traces.

Under the full-throttle brutal torture, the truth, like a torn night curtain, gradually revealed itself before Lin Yi's eyes.

However, when that ear-piercing intelligence reached his ears, a flash of disbelief crossed Lin Yi's eyes.

The one who betrayed the information of Lin Mansion was actually inextricably linked to a high-level figure within Lin Mansion, and it was even possible that it was that very person of high status and power.

This news was like a bolt from the blue, causing Lin Yi's heart to contract violently; he felt unprecedented shock and anger.

This storm was far more complex and dangerous than he had initially imagined.

But Lin Yi was not a god; he also had his limitations.

At this moment, he could only try his best to stabilize the situation and survive this crisis-ridden night.

As for the matters of the family's high-level figures, Lin Xiong would naturally handle them.

That was the Patriarch of the Lin Family, whose strength was unfathomable and whose prestige was unmatched.

Lin Yi took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart.

He looked expressionlessly at the figures of the three who had fallen.

Although his sleeves were stained with blood, his expression was as cold as frost.

Lin Yi knew that some things, once started, could not be treated as if they had never happened.

They must be faced; they must be resolved.

He arranged for the guards beside him to continue patrolling to ensure the safety of Lin Mansion.

Afterward, Lin Yi headed straight for Lin Xiong's room, having already made up his mind.

Lin Xiong's room was brightly lit, clearly busy with something.

Lin Yi pushed open the door and walked in with long, swift strides.

Lin Xiong looked up and saw Lin Yi; a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he immediately returned to calm.

"Little Yi, visiting late at night, what is the matter?" Lin Xiong's voice was steady and powerful, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Lin Yi took a deep breath and told Lin Xiong everything about tonight's encounter and the intelligence extracted from the interrogation.

He saw Lin Xiong's brows furrow tighter and tighter, a flash of coldness crossing his eyes.

"Such a thing actually happened?" Lin Xiong's voice was low and dangerous; he stood up and paced back and forth in the room.

"Yes, Patriarch. This matter is of great importance, and I did not dare to make a decision on my own."

Lin Yi replied respectfully.

Lin Xiong was silent for a moment, then looked up at Lin Yi, a firm light flickering in his eyes.

"Little Yi, we are cousins after all, there is no need to be so reserved.

You did the right thing regarding this matter. Such a traitor appearing within the family must never be tolerated.

I will handle this matter personally; you only need to do your duty and ensure the safety of the Lin Mansion."

Hearing this, Lin Yi felt slightly at ease; with Lin Xiong here, the Lin Mansion would surely be able to survive this crisis.

Lin Yi cupped his fists, nodded respectfully, and withdrew from Lin Xiong's room.

Watching Lin Yi withdraw, Lin Xiong's expression shifted, gradually turning livid, and another mouthful of blood sprayed out, which made him feel a bit better.

Lin Wan'er, who was behind the scenes, said anxiously: "Father, let's go find Cheng Feng now!

We chatted before, he also knows Medical Skill, you can let him take a look at you.

It is said that his Medical Skill was inherited from an old-established medicine hall.

Now that he has finished his apprenticeship, his Medical Skill should not be bad."

Circulating his Blood Qi and no longer forcing himself to hold on, Lin Xiong naturally would not act overconfident.

He nodded and said: "No harm, we will go out under the cover of night; I do not believe they will still be watching the Lin Family like this."

The moon climbed onto the branches, and all was silent.

A low-key yet luxurious carriage drove out of the Lin Mansion, heading toward the Cheng Mansion under the cover of night.

The scouts who had been waiting outside the Lin Mansion for a long time rubbed their hands in anticipation.

They had made full preparations.

Tonight, there will definitely be a big harvest!!!

The guy who arranged the secret sentries said as much.