Chapter 110: You Truly Have A Ruthless Heart
Lin Shu looked like a junior, but his official position was higher than theirs, so even if she was angry now after being yelled at by Lin Shu, she could only endure it.
Lin Shu no longer entangled with them and directly concluded coldly, “In this matter, this official has seen the contract given by Madam Lin, and she has no relationship with it.”
Elder Madam Li Ti still had doubts in her heart, but seeing that Jiang Ruanxi was not flustered at all, she knew that Madam Kang Zhou had been schemed against by someone.
Having seen the contract that Jiang Ruanxi had just handed to Lin Shu, it must certainly have some unfavorable factors against Madam Kang Zhou.
“This contract clearly states that Madam Lin gave ten thousand silver to Old Madam Lin, but as for what Old Madam Lin did with it, it has nothing to do with Madam Lin. She did not participate in this, and it is stated very clearly above.”
Elder Madam Li Ti did not accept it, however. “You are all Lin family members; it is not impossible for you to cover for each other.”
“Elder Madam Li Ti, I respect you as an elder, so I have been humbly accommodating you time and again, but if you insult this official again, do not blame this official for being ruthless.”
Lin Shu had a good temper, but could not withstand such torment. She threw the contract in front of Elder Madam Li Ti. “There are fingerprints of several people on it. If Elder Madam Li Ti does not believe it, you can personally verify it.”
The contract landed lightly in front of her, but Lin Shu’s anger did not subside. “If Elder Madam Li Ti has any more objections, this official will definitely petition His Majesty to assign another official to thoroughly investigate this matter.”
Elder Madam Li Ti felt a chill in her heart. For Lin Shu to say this, this matter probably really had nothing to do with Jiang Ruanxi.
Glancing at her idiot daughter-in-law, Elder Madam Li Ti almost wished she could kill her.
Useless at accomplishing things but expert at ruining them, an idiot with a vicious heart—and she even left behind evidence, giving others a handle on her.
She had also heard about the Lin Family’s matters. Lin Ningkun’s future prospects were already cut off because of all the dirty things he did, and Jiang Ruanxi’s relationship with Madam Zhou was not good.
Now, although Madam Zhou was also implicated, they were family after all, so Jiang Ruanxi would not take action.
But their Kang Family was different. Her son was only a minor official, but her grandson was promising.
Their Kang Family’s future prospects absolutely could not be ruined in the hands of one woman.
Therefore, she feared that Madam Kang Zhou would cause some trouble. After knowing she had come to the Capital, she had hurried over without stopping.
But she was still one step too late.
“Lord Lin, is there really no room for discussion in this matter?” Elder Madam Li Ti thought of the consequences, and her tone softened.
Seeing that she was somewhat sensible, Lin Shu quickly said, “Elder Madam Li Ti, the court has its laws, and this official is only handling matters according to law.”
Seeing him so unreasonable, Elder Madam Li Ti panicked and turned to look at Jiang Ruanxi. “Madam Lin, no matter what, Madam Zhou is your mother-in-law, and Madam Kang Zhou is your aunt. Can you really bear to watch the two of them be locked up?”
Jiang Ruanxi lowered her gaze. When she had just tried so hard to clear her own relationship and drag her down earlier, had she considered in her heart that the two families had a relative relationship?
Now that things had turned out like this, she started talking to her about family ties?
Ridiculous, simply ridiculous to the extreme.
“Elder Madam Li Ti, you are really putting me in a difficult position. The Qin Kingdom has its laws. My mother-in-law did things that violated the law, so she should receive punishment. Otherwise, do you think the Qin Kingdom’s laws are just for show? As for my aunt, whatever wrong she did, I as a junior have no right to evaluate it. What punishes her is the Qin Kingdom’s law.”
With these words, Jiang Ruanxi completely distanced herself, leaving others unable to refute.
No wonder her idiot daughter-in-law had fallen into the hands of this little bitch.
“You truly have a ruthless heart.” Elder Madam Li Ti trembled with her hands, pointing at Jiang Ruanxi. “Even if Madam Zhou was in the wrong, she is still your mother-in-law. For you to disregard her life or death now, you are truly unworthy as a wife and too unfilial.”
Jiang Ruanxi’s face darkened immediately.
“Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety are hard to fulfill both. Does Elder Madam Li Ti mean that I should defy His Majesty and despise the law in order to protect my mother-in-law?
Or does Elder Madam Li Ti clearly know that my aunt did wrong, yet still wants to despise the law?
In your heart, is His Majesty less important than filial piety?”
This series of rhetorical questions piled one tall hat after another on her head, and Elder Madam Li Ti was completely flustered.
His Majesty was the sky of the world; how could she think filial piety was more important than His Majesty’s decree?
Leaning on her cane, her face full of wrinkles twisted in extreme anger as she scolded, “Nonsense, utter nonsense. Of course His Majesty’s decree is more important.”
Jiang Ruanxi was not afraid of her and straightened her back to look back at her.
“Since that is the case, then for my mother-in-law and aunt’s matter, with witness and material evidence now present, just handle it according to the Qin Kingdom’s law.”
Seeing her so resolute, Elder Madam Li Ti knew in her heart that this matter was beyond saving, but she still struggled. “Are you really so ruthless? No matter what, we are relatives. Are you happy only if you destroy our family?”
“Elder Madam Li Ti, do not worry. Although my aunt committed a crime, she did not cause any deaths after all. If she shows a good attitude in admitting her wrongs, I believe His Majesty will be lenient in disposal. If she gets away with it this time without repenting and is used by someone with ulterior motives in the future, she will become a handle in others’ hands. I am doing this for your own good.”
Elder Madam Li Ti seemed to be awakened by Jiang Ruanxi’s words.
Thinking of the things Madam Kang Zhou had done, if this time she could pass it off easily as before without giving her a lesson, she certainly would not reform and would only commit bigger mistakes.
Once or twice, she could protect her, but if she died, the Kang Family would truly be ruined by her.
Seeing that Elder Madam Li Ti seemed to be persuaded, Madam Kang Zhou completely panicked, her tone choked as she tugged at Elder Madam Li Ti’s hem.
“Mother-in-law, do not listen to that little bitch Jiang Ruanxi. She has a vicious heart and wishes for my death. You must save me. Even if you do not pity me, will you not think for Lun Ge’er’s sake?”
Lun Ge’er was Madam Kang Zhou’s legitimate son, who had already passed the child scholar exam this year.
Elder Madam Li Ti had not yet made up her mind, but upon hearing Madam Kang Zhou mention her own grandson, for the grandson’s sake, Elder Madam Li Ti shook off her hand with an icy tone.
“You have done much evil. If not for Lun Ge’er, I would have had the master divorce you this scourge long ago.”
Madam Kang Zhou’s face turned ashen as death, and she collapsed limp on the ground, losing all spirit.
Because compared to entering prison, being divorced was much better.
