"Third Grandfather?"
Ling Feng's eyes held confusion.
"Oh, in terms of seniority, Third Grandfather is directly related to your grandfather, meaning he's your grandfather's own uncle!"
Ling Zhigao's expression was respectful; it was clear this Third Grandfather held an extremely high position within the family!
Ling Feng's eyes narrowed slightly. An elder from his direct lineage meant he absolutely had to pay a visit.
His grandfather's own uncle was his father's grandfather!
His great-grandfather!
How could he possibly not go and see him!
"Take me to visit the elder!"
Ling Feng said in a deep voice and immediately stood up, not elaborating further on the matter of opening the coffin for examination.
Ling Zhigao breathed a slight sigh of relief, thinking Ling Feng had abandoned the idea.
He immediately agreed and led the way.
However, as soon as they stepped out of the courtyard, Yang Fei's expression changed slightly.
"What is it?" Ling Feng asked.
"It's about the sister-in-law. Several sister-in-laws have already returned to Hanjiang, but the eldest sister-in-law sent some information for you to review!"
Yang Fei quickly handed over some documents. xxs1
These documents had certain access restrictions, viewable only by Ling Feng. Yang Fei couldn't access the content, but since it was sent by Lin Siqi, it was bound to be very important.
Ling Feng paused briefly and flipped through the information, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"Dong Jinghua was framed? Someone is trying to sow discord between her and the Ling family?"
Ling Zhigao, standing nearby, heard this clearly and his heart sank. "The newly appointed Ling Zhigao? Did something happen?"
Ling Feng nodded slightly. "Tang Ru and the others went to Ling Zhigao's shop to buy something. While changing clothes, they noticed a staff member peeping. Tang Ru casually struck out, and the person died. It was later discovered that this person had been poisoned beforehand, with the intention of provoking conflict between Dong Jinghua and Tang Ru and the others, and the ultimate target was naturally the Ling family!"
Upon learning the truth, Ling Zhigao's face changed drastically, and he said with great worry, "Is Miss Tang Ru alright?"
"She's fine. Dong Jinghua is a steady person and saw through the scheme. She has already let them go. However, the person behind this is ruthless, and their heart deserves to be punished!"
Ling Feng said each word, his eyes filled with a glint of killing intent.
"Then, this person is very likely the deputy director of the Martial Arts Hall!"
Ling Zhigao gritted his teeth and uttered this.
Ling Feng raised an eyebrow. "A power struggle?"
"It's more than just that. Dong Jinghua caused trouble in the capital, which many people know. Being dispatched to Jiangbei is definitely not a coincidence. The deputy director, Zhang Jia, has also risen rapidly, reaching this position in just one year. When I was the director, I had already noticed some of his underhanded actions. However, a strong dragon doesn't suppress a local snake, so even if Zhang Jia had someone behind him, they didn't disrespect me. But now it's different. Dong Jinghua has arrived, and Zhang Jia likely had a piece already in place in Jiangbei, preparing to make a move against Dong Jinghua!"
Ling Zhigao's expression was chilling as he spoke, as if he had seen through the entire situation.
Ling Feng's eyes lit up slightly. "It seems I've wronged you by letting you give up the position of family head. You could see all this, but you wanted to stay out of it. However, how can you be sure that Dong Jinghua would definitely come to Jiangbei? Or how did the person behind the scenes know Dong Jinghua would come to Jiangbei?"
Ling Zhigao, praised by Ling Feng, looked somewhat guilty and shook his head with a bitter smile.
"I can't be sure either, perhaps the person behind it isn't sure either. Therefore, they must have made arrangements not just in Jiangbei. Ling Zhigao's business is too large, and he's a righteous person. Such a personality easily offends petty people. Moreover, Ling Zhigao's martial arts strength is not weak, and he supports the development of many martial arts halls. Therefore, appointing him to any martial arts hall would be enough to win people over. But it's always not as good as the capital. Not establishing a foothold in the capital would definitely lead to being schemed against!"
It was clear that Ling Zhigao felt a bit indignant on Dong Jinghua's behalf.
Ling Feng also nodded slightly. He agreed very much with what Ling Zhigao said. Dong Jinghua was not simple and acted with great propriety. Otherwise, Ling Feng would not have invited Dong Jinghua to his wedding before. After all, Dong Jinghua's position in Jiangbei was now settled, and the Ling family would have to cooperate with her more in the future.
With Ling Zhigao's intricate connections, Ling Feng naturally had to pave the way for the Ling family.
He just didn't expect that after a brief acquaintance, so many things would be entangled!
"Then, in your opinion, the person planning this matter should be the person named Zhang Jia behind the scenes, right?"
Ling Feng asked frankly.
"It should be!"
Ling Zhigao nodded with certainty, but then he seemed to recall something and quickly gave Ling Feng a fawning smile, advising, "This person's methods are indeed somewhat insidious, but Dong Jinghua should be able to handle it. You have your wedding approaching, so you shouldn't get involved in these matters!"
"No, it's not that I want to get involved. It's that this person has used his methods against my woman, and in such a despicable way, then this person cannot live!"
Ling Feng said coldly.
Ling Zhigao trembled all over. Ling Feng was too overbearing. His words were like a death sentence!
But thinking back, Ling Feng's status was undeniable, and saying this was completely normal.
It seemed Zhang Jia had truly courted death this time, and no one could save him!
Yang Fei immediately stepped forward. "I'll go capture him!"
Just as Ling Feng was about to nod, Ling Zhigao's phone suddenly rang.
Ling Feng had a premonition and immediately raised his hand to stop Yang Fei.
Ling Zhigao nodded apologetically, took out his phone, and was startled. He quickly looked back at Ling Feng. "It's Zhang Jia!"
"Answer the call." Ling Feng nodded.
Ling Zhigao didn't have time to think, adjusted his state, and directly answered the call.
He also turned on the speakerphone!
"Heh heh, Deputy Director Zhang, is there something you need from me?"
Ling Zhigao spoke first with a smile!
"Haha, Director Ling, you jest. Even if there's nothing, I must offer my greetings!"
Zhang Jia also laughed heartily, his words polite but carrying a hint of smugness from his elevated position.
In fact, it wasn't that Zhang Jia had risen, but that Ling Zhigao had retired.
"Haha, Deputy Director Zhang, you've misspoken. I am no longer the director of the National Martial Arts Hall. I have retired with honor!"
Ling Zhigao replied politely.
Zhang Jia also smiled, not dwelling on it, and then suddenly lowered his voice. "Family Head Ling, I heard that you not only left our National Martial Arts Hall, but you are also abdicating your position within the Ling family? Has something happened to the Ling family? If there's anything I, Zhang Jia, can help with, please don't hesitate to ask!"
A cold glint flashed in Ling Zhigao's eyes. This Zhang Jia was testing him!
Subconsciously, Ling Zhigao glanced at Ling Feng, clearly seeking his approval.