Chapter 113: Aunt, Please Mind Your Words
“What nonsense are you talking? If it weren’t for the fact that you are my sister, for falsely accusing me like this, I would definitely have Lord Lin arrest you right away. I am truly so disappointed in you. You refuse to admit your mistakes and even push everything onto me.”
Madam Zhou was usually greedy for small gains and had a sharp tongue.
However, she could only deal with someone like Jiang Ruanxi who had previously been submissive, not someone like Madam Kang Zhou who was used to making scenes in Ningnan; she was no match for her.
Her heart panicked too. Hearing her mention Lin Shu, she suddenly realized that Lin Shu was also here. He was a Lin family member and knew she was wronged, so he would definitely help her.
Madam Zhou grabbed Lin Shu’s robe hem like it was a lifesaver, looking up at him full of expectation, “Lin Shu, everything I said is true. You must believe me. I really never thought of taking the Clan Leader’s life.”
Lin Shu yanked his hand away with a face full of disdain and looked at her indifferently, “The evidence is now conclusive, and you can’t prove it wasn’t you who did it. Do you think I will believe you?”
“I”
“Don’t say anymore. Save it for the court.” Lin Shu directly interrupted her and ordered the officers, “Come, lock these two suspects in prison and await trial.”
Hearing this, Madam Zhou and Madam Kang Zhou completely panicked.
Although they were used to throwing their weight around, it was limited to the inner residence. In their minds, going to prison and facing court meant they would be tortured and would surely die in prison.
“No” the two said in unison.
Madam Kang Zhou no longer had her earlier sharp tongue and immediately cowered.
She looked toward Elder Madam Li Ti with a pleading gaze, “Mother-in-law, save me. I really know I was wrong. Although I usually talk back to you and don’t respect you much, I am still Lun Ge’er’s mother. You can’t ignore me, or Lun Ge’er will resent you later.”
It had to be said that Madam Kang Zhou was best at manipulating hearts; with just a few words, she hit Elder Madam Li Ti’s soft spot.
Elder Madam Li Ti was already moved and stamped her cane, “Don’t worry. Even if I have to throw away this old face of mine, I will ensure you come to no harm.”
“I’m afraid Elder Madam Li Ti will be disappointed.” As soon as Elder Madam Li Ti finished speaking, a loud voice rang out from the doorway.
Seeing the newcomer, Jiang Ruanxi’s lips curved into a sarcastic smile. It seemed Madam Zhou’s life was truly tenacious.
“Feng’er, you’re back.”
Seeing Madam He and Lin Feng return, Madam Zhou nearly wept with joy. No one else was helping her, but her son had come and would surely help her.
“Mother…”
Lin Feng wanted to rush over but instinctively glanced at Madam He.
Seeing her face ashen, he didn’t dare rashly go over.
Just as Elder Madam Li Ti was about to help her clear her name, out came a Cheng Yaojin. Madam Kang Zhou itched with hatred.
She no longer looked pitiful and shot a sharp gaze toward Lin Feng and Madam He.
“Do you think that now that you’re back, you can help your mother clear everything and push it all onto me? Now all the evidence points to your mother. Do you also want to push everything onto me like your mother did?”
“Mother is overthinking it. Since we came back, we wouldn’t come empty-handed.” Madam He stepped forward and said.
Madam Kang Zhou was startled but forced herself to stay calm, “Don’t try to fool me here. If you have evidence, then bring it out?”
Jiang Ruanxi also smiled and chimed in, “Yes, Elder Sister-in-law. Look how anxious Aunt is. Don’t keep us in suspense.”
“You bitch, what nonsense are you spouting?” Madam Kang Zhou seemed to have her thoughts exposed and directly cursed at Jiang Ruanxi.
“Aunt, did I say anything wrong?” Jiang Ruanxi slightly lowered her head, looking wronged.
“You little whore”
“Aunt, please mind your words.” Madam He interrupted.
Although she didn’t like Jiang Ruanxi, seeing her being bullied like this outside, she couldn’t just stand by and watch her be bullied.
Madam He’s maternal home was powerful, and Madam Kang Zhou didn’t dare provoke her, so she could only obediently shut her mouth.
Bullying the weak and fearing the strong, Jiang Ruanxi rolled her eyes.
But she hadn’t expected Madam He to actually speak up for her.
“Come out.” Madam He said faintly to those behind her.
A striking figure walked out from behind them, and Madam Kang Zhou’s face changed drastically upon seeing the person.
Followed by anger, she stepped forward as she used to, “Kang Qihui, you little bitch, what exactly do you want to do?”
She had only taken one step when the officers behind her held her down tightly, unable to move an inch.
She could only glare fiercely at Kang Qihui, warning her not to speak recklessly.
Startled by her shout, Kang Qihui reflexively shrank back, head lowered as she walked, not daring to look at her.
Kang Qihui walked up to Lin Shu and said softly and timidly, “This concubine Kang Qihui pays respects to Lord Lin.”
Jiang Ruanxi was stunned but quickly realized Kang Qihui had not let her down.
She instinctively looked at Madam He, only to see Madam He also looking deeply at Jiang Ruanxi with extremely complex eyes.
“I can testify to what my legal mother did. I was present for her Loan Sharking Funds and inciting my mother-in-law; I heard it all with my own ears.
The rat poison bought originally wasn’t enough dosage, so my mother specially sent her maid to buy more. If Lord Lin doesn’t believe it, he can send someone to investigate.”
Madam Kang Zhou hadn’t yet recovered from Kang Qihui’s testimony when she was shocked by that term “mother-in-law.”
“Kang Qihui, who are you calling mother-in-law? You, an unmarried young lady, what are you shouting randomly? You have no face, but the Kang Family still needs to keep its face.”
“With what Aunt has done, the Kang Family has not only lost its face but probably its entire reputation.”
Seeing Kang Qihui trembling in fear, Madam He stepped forward, “My husband has already taken Concubine Kang. From now on, Concubine Kang is one of my household.”
So she had climbed into Lin Feng’s bed. She even called Kang Qihui a little bitch; she actually had the courage to betray her because she had found a backer.
Madam Kang Zhou sneered coldly, “Kang Qihui is the Kang Family’s concubine’s daughter. I am the Kang Family’s Mistress. Without my consent, no one can decide her marriage.”
“Then can I decide?”
An elderly voice came from behind them.
A middle-aged man walked out, around forty-something, but without the greasy potbelly of middle-aged men; instead, he carried a scholarly elegance, though his face darkened upon seeing Madam Kang Zhou.
Jiang Ruanxi truly admired Madam He; she was so thorough in her actions.
It seemed Madam Zhou had truly burned high incense this time; she wouldn’t be so easily done away with.
“Son, how come you’re here?” Elder Madam Li Ti seemed to have found her backer and excitedly walked over.
