Chapter 84: Found It Utterly Ridiculous
She then smiled and said, “I just hope that Third Sister won’t regret it in the future.”
Regret?
Lin Tingting recalled how, when she went out today, people were pointing and whispering about her.
“Oh, isn’t that the Third Miss of Dingning Marquis Manor?”
“Yo, that’s the Third Miss of Dingning Marquis Manor who was fooling around with her own niece-in-law, right?”
“Yeah, I heard that at Guangming Temple, she wasn’t exactly well-behaved, and she even went to Crown Prince’s room late at night…”
“Birds of a feather flock together. Everyone from that marquis manor is shameless.”
“Shh, keep your voice down. Aren’t you afraid she’ll hear you?”
“Afraid of what? Do you think Dingning Marquis Manor is still the same Dingning Marquis Manor as before? After doing such a shameful thing, what face do they have left?”
“If I were them, I wouldn’t have the face to live in this world.”
“…”
Although the rumors grew more exaggerated, they all revealed one fact: Dingning Marquis Manor was truly finished.
When she went out in the morning, Dingning Marquis Manor was still around, yet those lowly commoners dared to treat her like this.
One could imagine, if those people knew that Dingning Marquis Manor had now truly been stripped of its noble title, wouldn’t they dare to step right on her head?
Lin Tingting just thought about it, and her body couldn’t help but shiver.
No way, she didn’t want to live a life scorned by thousands.
She wanted to live the life of someone above others!
“I won’t regret it. I just hope you don’t go back on your word. If I can’t marry into Yongning Marquis Manor, I’ll never let you off.”
“With Third Sister saying that, as your sister-in-law, I will certainly do my utmost.”
After saying that, she left directly.
The next morning, after Jiang Ruanxi ate breakfast, she went out.
After walking on the street for a long time, Hong Ye asked puzzledly, “Madam, where are we going? To Yongning Marquis Manor?”
“Who said I’m going to Yongning Marquis Manor?”
Hong Ye was even more puzzled. “Madam, then where are you going? Third Miss is still waiting. If she finds out you didn’t go, won’t she get angry again?”
“The more anxious she is, the more we make her wait.” Jiang Ruanxi didn’t care about that. She continued, “Didn’t you say yesterday that Jiang Family sent a letter asking me to come back?”
“Madam, are you planning to go back?” Hong Ye asked doubtfully.
Didn’t Jiang Ruanxi say yesterday that she wasn’t in a hurry?
Why did she suddenly change her mind?
Jiang Ruanxi said indifferently, “Sooner or later, it has to be faced. Now is just the right time.”
There would soon be news from Nameless Daoist. She wanted to see what her brothers were really up to.
When Jiang Ruanxi arrived at the Jiang Family gate, before she could enter, Madam Wei rushed out. “You unfilial daughter, I’ll kill you.”
Her frenzied appearance—if Jiang Ruanxi hadn’t recognized Madam Wei’s voice, she probably would have treated her as a madwoman right then.
“Mother, be careful. Make sure you don’t hurt yourself.”
Madam Wei hadn’t even reached Jiang Ruanxi’s side before she was blocked by Shugen who was following nearby.
“Jiang Ruanxi, you killed my Xue’er. I want to kill you.”
Madam Wei was like someone possessed, her bloodshot eyes gleaming. “I’ll take revenge for Xue’er. You won’t die a good death.”
In her previous life, Jiang Ruanxi would have been heartbroken to hear this, but having relived her life once, she had long seen through the true faces of the Jiang Family members.
So now, Madam Wei was nothing more than a madwoman in her eyes, and she wouldn’t indulge her.
Her voice was like shattered ice.
“Mother, have you gotten one thing wrong? Jiang Xuerou was executed by His Majesty. If you want revenge, you should go to His Majesty. Aren’t there any Jiang family members left? Can’t they control an old lady? Or do they really want to make a scene in front of His Majesty?” Her sharp gaze swept over the servants nearby.
The Jiang family members looked terrified, and several maids had already come to hold Madam Wei back.
“Second Sister, no need to be so angry.”
Suddenly, a faint voice came from the doorway.
Jiang Ruanxi looked up and saw a man in cyan clothing, his hair fully tied up, holding a fan, walking over.
This man was the third son of the Jiang Family, Jiang Rui.
He was also the man who controlled the lifeblood of Qin Kingdom.
Don’t be fooled by his scholarly and sunny appearance; he was even more insidious and cunning than Jiang Leilin.
Jiang Ruanxi composed her emotions and smiled. “So it’s Third Brother. I was wondering who it was.”
Jiang Rui glanced at Jiang Ruanxi with eyes like a cobra’s.
He always felt that the current Jiang Ruanxi was no longer the timid, mouse-like Jiang Ruanxi from before.
The second brother was still too careless, falling for her trick and ending up directly in prison.
Jiang Rui walked up to Jiang Ruanxi and slowly fanned himself up and down with the opened fan.
“Mother is just a bit emotional because she lost her daughter. I hope Second Sister won’t take it to heart.”
His words carried apology, but his eyes were cold.
In her previous life, Jiang Ruanxi might have been scared.
But now, she only found it utterly ridiculous.
For a daughter with no blood ties, questioning her own biological daughter right in front of her.
And even threatening to kill her?
She no longer regarded the Jiang family members as relatives, nor did she tolerate them endlessly.
“Third Brother also knows that I’ve had a petty heart since I was young. I do mind that Mother cares so much about Third Sister.” Jiang Ruanxi smiled faintly.
Jiang Rui was stunned. He hadn’t expected Jiang Ruanxi to not give any face at all. His eyes narrowed slightly.
This arrogant and domineering Jiang Ruanxi was nowhere like the timid, obedient one from before.
It seemed Jiang Leilin was right; the current Jiang Ruanxi had changed.
“We’re all family. Second Sister, why say such angry words?” Jiang Rui brushed it off directly. “Second Sister, it’s cold outside. Why don’t we go in and talk?”
Right now, the outside was full of onlookers.
She had achieved part of her objective. Some things weren’t suitable to say in front of outsiders.
Jiang Ruanxi nodded and headed directly inside the manor.
Yongyi Marquis Manor was vast, and the decorations showed great effort and expense.
As soon as one entered, there were flowing waters, pavilions, tall buildings, and lofty towers.
The manor was low-key yet luxurious.
This was the place Jiang Ruanxi had dreamed of returning to in her previous life, but now that she had finally entered as wished, looking at all this, she felt no joy—only utter disgust.
The indifference of her relatives was like a massive chill, like an invisible net pouncing toward her, almost suffocating her.
Now that she had figured it out, everything felt much freer.
After entering the living room.
Jiang Ruanxi had just taken a sip of tea, its sweet fragrance filling her mouth—it was clearly not cheap.
Before she could savor it slowly, Jiang Rui’s mild voice sounded in her ear.
“Second Sister, you’ve suffered these days.”
