“Young Master, are you alright? Shall I find a doctor for you?” The servant’s face had turned ashen with fear as he cautiously approached Ling Muzhu.
“Get lost!”
Ling Muzhu scrambled to his feet from the ground, roaring as he rushed back into the house, “Ugly woman, not only did you try to harm my cousin, but you dare to treat me like this! I’ll kill you today…”
*Bang!*
“Ah…”
As soon as he stuck his foot forward, it was caught by the door. He cried out in pain, “Call a doctor, quickly call a doctor!”
“Young Master!”
As two servants quickly went to support Ling Muzhu from either side and lead him away, his hysterical curses still echoed through the courtyard: “Feng Jin, you just wait, I will never let you off!”
Feng Jin paid no mind to the wailing outside. Seeing that enough was enough, she removed the silver needles from Ling Mohan.
Then, she checked his pulse again.
“It seems he’ll wake up in the next two days.”
Although she had used the Thirteen Needles of the Ghost Doctor to suppress the Ice Curse within Ling Mohan, for him to fully recover, the Ice Curse still needed to be removed.
However—
Removing the Ice Curse required several medicinal herbs, two of which were rumored to be extinct and thus difficult to find.
Of course, difficult to find for others, but for Feng Jin, it was as easy as picking something up.
Just as Feng Jin was preparing to rest for a while, to gather her strength for the impending onslaught, hurried footsteps could be heard from outside.
They’re here so soon?
Feng Jin curled her lips and looked up.
“Madam, the Old Master requests your presence!” The steward walked in with a blank expression, his tone cold and devoid of any respect.
“Oh.”
Feng Jin unhurriedly stepped out.
Seeing her calm demeanor, the steward assumed she was feigning it. A cold smile played on his lips, and his eyes held even greater contempt.
Main Courtyard.
“Grandfather, that ugly woman dared to lay hands on me and my brother! She’s only been married for a day and has already caused such a ruckus. If this gets out, won’t people laugh at us?”
Ling Yan, whose acupoints had been sealed and who had been forced to stand in the sun for half an hour, became enraged upon hearing that her brother’s foot had been injured by Feng Jin. She immediately went to Ling Old Master to complain.
She not only wanted to drive Feng Jin out of the manor but also wanted that woman to become a laughingstock throughout the capital.
On the very first day of her marriage, she would be divorced by her husband’s family!
Hmph!
Those rumors alone would strip Feng Jin of a layer of skin.
Ling Old Master held his dragon-headed cane, his clouded eyes carrying a hint of authority. “How is Muzhu’s injury?”
“The doctor said the young master injured his foot and needs to rest in bed for a few days until the bruises on his foot subside,” the servant replied truthfully.
“Grandfather, you’ve heard the doctor’s words. Do you still intend to protect her?” Seeing that Ling Old Master remained silent, Ling Yan became more agitated and spoke some careless words, “Even if Grandfather wants to bring good fortune to eldest cousin, he shouldn’t choose such a lowly woman…”
“Silence! She is your sister-in-law!” Ling Old Master reprimanded coldly.
“I don’t have such a shameless sister-in-law.” Ling Yan retorted immediately, her words becoming more unrestrained. “She’s far from being as good as Sister Ruoyan. With someone like her, trying to bring good fortune? Isn’t Grandfather afraid she’ll be the one to send eldest cousin to his death!”
“Nonsense!” Ling Old Master’s expression suddenly darkened, and he sternly rebuked, “Your father has spoiled you to the point of being lawless. How dare you slander Han’er behind his back.”
“Grandfather.”
Ling Yan trembled, not daring to utter another word, fearing her grandfather would call for family discipline.
Although her parents doted on her, if her grandfather gave the order, she couldn’t escape a beating.
It’s all Feng Jin’s fault!
If it weren’t for that little slut, Grandfather wouldn’t be this angry with me!
Just then, the steward entered, “Old Master, Madam has arrived.”
“Grandfather.”
Upon entering, Feng Jin sensed that the atmosphere was somewhat unusual. She glanced at Ling Yan and then approached Ling Old Master.
“Have you seen Han’er?”
Ling Old Master’s question surprised Feng Jin. She had expected a furious reprimand, but then she nodded.
“Given Han’er’s current condition, it truly puts you in a difficult position.
Ling Old Master paused, his clouded eyes holding an indiscernible emotion. “Yan’er and Muzhu are still childlike. They will be family in the future. As the eldest sister-in-law, please bear with them.”
“Grandfather…”
Ling Yan’s eyes widened in disbelief. She thought her grandfather would stand up for her and her brother, but to her surprise, he didn’t even mention it. She immediately exploded, “You injured my brother, and you still want to stay in the Grand Tutor’s manor? Don’t even think about it, get out.”
“Which eye did you see me lay a hand on him with?” Feng Jin retorted with a half-smile.
“Still trying to辯解? If it weren’t for you, why would my brother be bedridden?” Ling Yan said angrily, wishing she could bore a hole through Feng Jin with her gaze.
Feng Jin shrugged, “It has nothing to do with me.”
“What? Now you’re scared? What were you doing before?”
Seeing that Feng Jin didn’t dare to admit it, Ling Yan sneered, “Do you think not admitting it will make Grandfather not know? You must have forgotten, when you attacked me and my brother, servants were witnesses.”
As soon as she finished speaking.
A tearful wail came from outside, “Grandfather, you must uphold justice for me! This venomous woman not only tried to harm eldest cousin but also crippled my leg.”