The princess arrives and the prosperous Tang Dynasty begins

Chapter 236 The Knight's Life Story

The setting sun was like blood, immersing the vast land like a dazzling golden carpet. The princess's eyes were full of gratitude to the knight. At this critical moment, if the knight had not stepped forward, she would have died. The princess bowed slightly, her voice soft but full of sincerity: "Sir, I will never forget your life-saving grace. If you don't mind, I am willing to go with me, so that I can do my best to repay your great kindness." The knight looked at the princess's eyes full of expectation and earnestness, hesitated a little, and finally nodded and accepted the princess' invitation.

The two set out on the road side by side. The winding path was like their ups and downs in their moods. The breeze blew gently, the princess's hair fluttered in the wind, and the knight's thoughts drifted away.

The princess opened her red lips and asked softly, "Sir, you are a man of extraordinary martial arts and a kind-hearted heart. May I know your name?" The knight looked towards the distant sky with a solemn expression, and slowly said, "My surname is Lin, and my name is Yu." The princess nodded slightly, with curiosity in her eyes, "Sir Lin, in that critical situation just now, you were able to remain calm and brave. I guess you must have had some unusual experiences."

Lin Yu sighed, and his expression instantly became dim, as if shrouded in a layer of haze: "Your Highness, to be honest, I was born in a prominent family." When the princess heard this, a hint of surprise flashed across her beautiful eyes, and her expression became more solemn.

Lin Yu's thoughts seemed to have traveled through the long river of time and returned to the distant but unforgettable past. His voice was low and hoarse: "My Lin family has been loyal officials for generations and has made great contributions to the court. My father was an honest and upright official. He was highly respected among the people and was deeply loved and respected by the people. However, because of the treacherous person with ulterior motives who was jealous of the glory and prestige of my Lin family, he maliciously framed us. Overnight, the family was wronged and suffered a devastating disaster."

The princess's face turned gloomy in an instant. She gently held Lin Yu's hand, trying to give him some warmth and comfort.

Lin Yu continued to recount the past that he could not bear to recall: "That traitor was eloquent and fabricated trumped-up charges, accusing my Lin family of treason. The court did not distinguish right from wrong and believed the traitor's slander. Without conducting a thorough investigation, it hastily issued an order to execute the entire Lin family. At that time, I happened to be away from home to learn skills, and fortunately my master risked his life to protect me, so I was lucky enough to escape." At this point, Lin Yu's eyes were red and tears welled up in his eyes. His hands were clenched into fists, and his knuckles turned pale due to excessive force.

The princess was filled with rage and said angrily: "This treacherous villain is really a heinous crime, and it is unforgivable for heaven! Master Lin, since then, have you started your life of wandering around the world?"

Lin Yu nodded slightly, his eyes revealing firmness and determination: "Yes, since then, I have been wandering around. I once made a solemn vow in my heart that no matter what the cost, I must find out the truth of the matter, clear the grievances for the family, and let the evildoers receive the punishment they deserve."

The princess looked at Lin Yu's unwavering eyes and was deeply touched. She knew that during this long period of time, the pain, suffering and pressure that Lin Yu had endured were beyond the imagination and endurance of ordinary people.

The princess said softly, "Mr. Lin, your tragic experience makes me feel deeply saddened. I am determined to help you find out the truth and clear your family's name."

Lin Yu looked at the princess in surprise, his eyes full of incredible gratitude: "Your Highness, this is the blood feud of my Lin family. I dare not trouble Your Highness to worry about it."

The princess looked solemn and said seriously: "Mr. Lin, everyone has the responsibility to uphold justice in the world. Moreover, you saved my life, how can I just stand by and watch?"

Lin Yu was so moved that he burst into tears and immediately knelt on his knees: "Princess, you are so kind and virtuous, Lin Yu has no way to repay you. From now on, I am willing to go through fire and water for you, and I will sacrifice my life for you."

The princess quickly leaned over and helped Lin Yu up: "Mr. Lin, please get up quickly. From now on, we will be people who share the joys and sorrows and stand together through thick and thin."

In the following days, the princess and Lin Yu began to discuss in detail how to find out the truth. Relying on the connections she had accumulated in the palace, the princess worked tirelessly to collect various clues for Lin Yu. Lin Yu, on the other hand, relied on his rich experience accumulated over many years in the martial arts world to inquire about the people who were related to the incident.

Their footprints covered bustling towns and also crossed deep and quiet mountains. Everywhere they went, they did not miss any clues that might help to find out the truth. In this difficult process, the princess gradually realized that the conspiracy behind it was far more complicated and confusing than they had initially imagined.

The traitor seemed to have anticipated this and made full preparations in advance, destroying all possible evidence. Lin Yu had been in danger many times and was chased by unidentified people. But every time, he successfully escaped danger with his outstanding martial arts and indomitable will.

The princess looked at the shocking scars on Lin Yu's body and felt distressed. She secretly swore in her heart that no matter what the cost, she would find out the mastermind behind the scenes and ensure justice.

During the process of tracking down clues, they unexpectedly learned that an official who was involved in the incident had resigned and retired. The princess and Lin Yu did not dare to delay and rushed to the official's residence.

It was a small courtyard located in a remote place, surrounded by green mountains, with a quiet and peaceful environment, like a paradise. The princess and Lin Yu knocked gently on the door of the courtyard. With a "creak", the door slowly opened, and an old man with a vicissitudes of life appeared in front of them.

The old man looked at the two people in front of him with a cloudy look, full of doubt, and asked, "Who are you? What are you doing?"

Lin Yu bowed respectfully and said, "Senior, I am Lin Yu, and this is Her Royal Highness the Princess. We are here this time because of the unjust case of the Lin family. I beg you to give us some advice."

When the old man heard the words "Lin Family Injustice", his face changed drastically and he hurriedly wanted to close the gate: "I don't know what you are talking about, go away!"

The princess hurriedly said, "Senior, we have no ill intentions. We just want to find out the truth. You must know the inside story of what happened back then."

The old man hesitated for a moment, and finally sighed: "Forget it, come in."

The princess and Lin Yu followed the old man into the house. Although the interior decoration was simple and plain, it exuded an ancient and elegant atmosphere.

The old man slowly spoke, "I was forced into doing what happened back then. That villain was very powerful and his methods were cruel. If I didn't obey him, I would have lost my life."

Lin Yu asked anxiously: "Senior, who is behind all this?"

The old man was silent for a long time, as if he was struggling fiercely in his heart, and finally he slowly uttered a name: "Left Prime Minister, Liu He."

The princess and Lin Yu looked at each other, their eyes full of shock and anger. The left prime minister Liu He was very powerful in the court and had many followers. It would not be easy to bring him down.

However, the princess and Lin Yu did not retreat because they knew that justice might be late, but it would never be absent.

After leaving the old man's residence, the princess and Lin Yu began to carefully plan their next move. They clearly realized that in the face of such a powerful and insidious enemy, they must be cautious and consider every step carefully without any negligence.

On a dark and windy night, the princess and Lin Yu dressed in night clothes and quietly sneaked into the left prime minister's mansion. The mansion was heavily guarded, with patrolling guards every three steps and every five steps. But they successfully avoided the heavy guards with their agility and clever strategies.

In the study of the left prime minister, they finally found some crucial evidence. However, just as they were about to leave, an accident happened and the left prime minister Liu He suddenly appeared.

A thrilling and fierce fight broke out instantly, and many masters in the left prime minister's mansion rushed in. The princess and Lin Yu were instantly surrounded, but they showed no fear and fought desperately.

At this critical moment, the princess resolutely revealed her identity. The masters in the palace immediately became fearful and did not dare to act rashly.

The princess' eyes widened with anger as she shouted, "Liu He, your crimes have been completely exposed, why don't you admit your guilt and accept punishment?"

The left prime minister Liu He's face was as gloomy as the sky before a storm: "Princess, please stop making false accusations!"

The princess did not flinch and threw the evidence in her hand to the ground fiercely: "These evidences are enough to prove your numerous crimes in the past. Don't even think about quibbling and denying it!"

Liu He looked at the indisputable evidence on the ground, his face turned pale as paper, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.

Finally, with the unremitting efforts of the princess and Lin Yu, the crimes of the left prime minister Liu He were made public and exposed to the world. The court vindicated the Lin family and restored their reputation and dignity.

Lin Yu stood in front of the Lin family's ancestral tomb, tears flowing freely like a flood. The princess stood quietly beside him, silently accompanying him, giving him silent support and comfort.

From then on, Lin Yu decided to follow the princess and spend his life defending justice and protecting the land they deeply loved, so that peace and tranquility would last forever.