Chapter 129: What Do You Mean By “nothing Happened”?
Deep down, he was thinking that the whole family was relying on Jiang Ruanxi to live, and not only did they not feel grateful, but they even delusionally wanted to kill Jiang Ruanxi.
“Master, we didn’t find the house deeds and land deeds.”
Lin Ningkun’s face turned green. Although he was dissatisfied with marrying Jiang Ruanxi back then, he had personally seen her extremely valuable dowry.
Among them, there was a thick stack of house deeds and land deeds.
How could they be missing?
“What about the silver?”
He just didn’t believe that nothing was there.
“Master, there is nothing.”
“What do you mean by nothing?”
Lin Ningkun exploded with anger and, without regard for Lin Yi’s words, personally entered the door.
Inside, it was the same as usual, with no major changes. He walked toward Jiang Ruanxi’s bedroom, opened the cabinet, and the usual clothes were neatly arranged.
For some reason, Lin Ningkun felt relieved upon seeing those clothes.
He continued to pull open the drawer where she usually kept her gold and silver jewelry and found that, apart from some simple jewelry, there was nothing else inside.
She was just going to Guangming Temple—could she have taken so many valuables?
Lin Ningkun frowned and went to the storeroom to check.
“Where does Madam usually keep her things?”
“In response to Master, Madam keeps most of her things in the bank.”
The accountant’s words made Lin Ningkun breathe a sigh of relief. He then said, “What if we need to withdraw some?”
“Master, that requires Madam’s token.”
Lin Ningkun’s expression wasn’t great, but the accountant continued, “But Master, rest assured. The things Madam put in the bank are her dowry. As for our Lin Family’s industry, Madam has kept it in the storeroom. Master can withdraw it anytime if needed.”
What did that mean? She had clearly separated her dowry from his family assets. Did she despise him that much?
Or had she long harbored other thoughts?
The more Lin Ningkun thought about it, the angrier he got. Finally, he angrily said, “Someone, prepare the carriage. We’re going to Guangming Temple.”
Run Ru thought of Jiang Ruanxi’s instructions before leaving and advised, “Master, your wound hasn’t healed yet. Guangming Temple is far away, and the journey would be taxing and bad for your injury.”
“Don’t worry, I won’t die.”
Even if he died, he wanted Jiang Ruanxi to accompany him in death.
Seeing his mind made up, Run Ru grew extremely anxious inside.
If Lin Ningkun went, he would definitely make a fuss with Jiang Ruanxi at Guangming Temple. How could she notify Jiang Ruanxi?
“What are you standing there for? Hurry and pack things.”
Run Ru had no choice but to take it one step at a time.
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Just like that, when Jiang Ruanxi’s carriage arrived at Guangming Temple, she got out and saw Lin Ningkun’s and Yongning Marquis Manor’s carriages had also arrived.
Run Ru tried to speak several times, but Jiang Ruanxi didn’t even glance at her, clearly indicating that even without her saying anything, Jiang Ruanxi could guess what was going on.
“Oh, isn’t this my Second Sister-in-law?”
Lin Tingting spoke first, her words carrying some anger. “You abandoned Second Brother and came to this temple alone. Aren’t you afraid of heavenly punishment?”
Others might not understand her words, but Jiang Ruanxi knew full well inside that she was referring to Madam Zhou’s matter.
“A married daughter still meddling in her maternal home’s affairs—is it Third Sister’s hand that’s long, or is Yongning Marquis Manor’s hand longer?”
Sun Chengye had originally planned to watch the fun from the side, but upon hearing this, his face immediately darkened, and he turned back to glare fiercely at Lin Tingting.
Lin Tingting flew into a rage from embarrassment. If it weren’t broad daylight, she would have pounced already.
“Second Brother, are you just going to let Mother’s matter slide like this?”
Given what Jiang Ruanxi had done, she believed Second Brother absolutely wouldn’t let her off.
“This vicious woman not only tried to kill you with a knife but also poisoned Mother mute with poison. Are you really just going to let it go and allow her to continue being arrogant?”
“Shut your mouth.”
Lin Ningkun flew into a rage from embarrassment and angrily scolded Lin Tingting with a face full of fury. “Third Sister, don’t spout nonsense.”
Lin Tingting was stunned. She hadn’t expected Lin Ningkun to be such a coward at the critical moment, actually standing on Jiang Ruanxi’s side.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ruanxi had a cold smile on her lips. She had long anticipated this outcome.
One had to say Lin Tingting was quite stupid. After all these years, she still didn’t know that Lin Ningkun had always valued his own face.
Although he no longer had his former glory, the matter of being stabbed by her concerned his dignity. Even if he was furious inside, he didn’t like others knowing, let alone hearing it said in front of him.
Lin Tingting was indignant. “Second Brother, you’ve really disappointed me. Do you plan to pretend this never happened?”
“That’s my business and has nothing to do with you. Third Sister should just mind her own affairs properly.”
“Second Brother, a tall man like you actually fears a woman. Wouldn’t that be embarrassing if word got out?”
Lin Tingting had no intention of letting it go.
Lin Ningkun’s face flushed red then turned green with anger. He gnashed his teeth and said, “What do you propose then?”
“Second Brother, either divorce her or kill her.”
“If the Lin Family wants to divorce a wife, shouldn’t they ask our opinion?”
Just as Lin Tingting finished speaking, a luxurious carriage stopped in front of them from afar.
A cold and aloof voice came, causing Jiang Ruanxi’s heart to tremble slightly.
Soon, two tall men stepped out of the carriage.
One wore dark brocade robes, the other a white robe.
“Third Master Jiang, Fourth Master Jiang.” Although Sun Chengye was the Heir Apparent of Yongning Marquis Manor, he still had to be respectful toward Jiang family members.
Lin Tingting stiffened. How had she forgotten that this bitch Jiang Ruanxi had the Jiang Family behind her?
Not to mention the Lin Family’s current decline—even back when the Lin Family was prosperous, they weren’t fit to carry shoes for the Jiang Family.
With the Jiang Family here, Lin Tingting knew Lin Ningkun couldn’t do anything more. It wasn’t convenient to clash head-on now, so she could only look for an opportunity later.
Thus, she said to Sun Chengye beside her, “Heir Apparent, we’ve traveled a long way, and this concubine is a bit tired. Shall we go in and rest first?”
The Jiang family members gave off a natural sense of oppression. Sun Chengye didn’t want to stay here either and was already looking for an excuse to leave. Now that Lin Tingting suggested it, he couldn’t be more eager.
After Sun Chengye greeted the two Jiang brothers, he directly entered the temple.
Once they had left, Jiang Linlei completely ignored Lin Ningkun on the side as if he didn’t exist and turned to Jiang Ruanxi. “Why is Second Sister here?”
Being ignored like this, Lin Ningkun felt dissatisfied inside but knew that he and the Jiang family members had already torn faces. It was normal for them to treat him this way.
He could only clench his fists tightly and endure.
“Why can’t I come to worship Buddha? I’m just a bit curious—Third Brother and Fourth Brother are usually so busy, yet now you have time to come to the temple to pray for blessings?” Jiang Ruanxi’s voice was faint, yet carried a sense of estrangement.
