After I transmigrated, the cold king clung to me every day.

Chapter 57 Caught in a Dilemma: Seeking Help from the Prince

A short while later, Lin Yueyue, having changed her clothes, was helped out and placed on a soft couch. Her eyes were red and swollen, and tears streamed down her face like broken beads, her sobs revealing her aggrieved state. She began her story with sobs, her voice trembling and choked with emotion, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

"Father, Your Highness, you must do justice for your daughter!" Lin Yueyue cried out in anguish. "I was overjoyed when my sister returned to the manor today, and all I wanted was to be close to her, since we sisters haven't seen each other for so long. I only exchanged a few intimate words with her, but who would have thought she would suddenly get angry?"

At this point, she paused intentionally, gently wiping away the tears that wouldn't stop with her handkerchief, and continued, "My sister started blaming me, saying I didn't know my place and that I was deliberately flattering her. I was terrified and wanted to explain, but my sister wouldn't listen. She even pushed me forcefully into the water. The icy water instantly submerged me. I was terrified; I thought I was going to die." As she spoke, her body curled up slightly, as if she was still shaken.

Her words were all reasonable and sincere, which moved everyone present to pity. Her pitiful appearance made anyone who saw her doubt whether Lin Qianqian was really so heartless.

Hearing this, Lin Qianqian was furious. She stood up abruptly, her eyes wide with rage, as if they were spitting fire. Her brows furrowed into a deep frown, and she retorted loudly, "You're slandering me! I, Lin Qianqian, am an upright and honest person. How could I do such a vicious thing?"

Then, she quickly turned to the Prime Minister and the Prince, her eyes filled with urgency and sincerity, "Father, I did not push her! You know me well. I have always been kind to others since I was a child. How could I have murderous intent because of a few words? Please, Father, do not believe her one-sided story. You must thoroughly investigate this matter and clear my name."

Prime Minister Lin frowned, his gaze shifting between Lin Yueyue's sorrow and Lin Qianqian's resentment, caught in a dilemma.

Emotionally, Lin Yueyue's trembling body, unstoppable tears, and heart-wrenching cries inevitably stirred feelings of pity and tenderness in him as her father. Both daughters were his flesh and blood; how could he stand by and watch his daughter suffer such a calamity without doing anything?

Logically speaking, he had seen Lin Qianqian's usual well-behaved, sensible, and reasonable nature. He knew that his eldest daughter was not the kind of impulsive, reckless, or ruthless person. To rashly conclude that she was the one who pushed someone was against common sense, and he was afraid of hurting his daughter's feelings.

He was torn by a fierce internal struggle. On one hand, there was the desperate pleas of Aunt Liu and Lin Yueyue, and on the other hand, there was Lin Qianqian's firm defense. The forces on both sides surged like a tidal wave, constantly impacting his reason and emotions, leaving him momentarily at a loss for what to do. His lips parted slightly, as if he wanted to speak but hesitated, and his solemn expression seemed to be shrouded in a thick gloom that lingered for a long time.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze hesitant and inquisitive, looking at Murong Yi. His eyes seemed to question, hoping that this Ninth Prince could offer some guidance or insight into this chaotic and confusing situation. He slightly bowed, his expression solemn yet expectant, and softly asked Murong Yi, "Your Highness, what are your thoughts on this matter?"