The ancient war between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in a wealthy family

The appearance of Mo Qinxin was like a bucket of cold water poured over my head, extinguishing the hope that had just ignited in my heart. She had a hypocritical smile on her face, but she was holding the pistol tightly in her hand, which was chilling.

"Madam was worried that the young master and the young mistress might be in danger in the dark room, so she sent me to check on them." Mo Qinxin said, his eyes greedily staring at the brown paper bag in my hand. "Did the young mistress find anything important? Why not give it to this old servant for safekeeping, so that Madam can rest assured."

I sneered and hugged the brown paper bag tightly to my chest. Her hypocritical behavior may fool others, but not me. I know my mother-in-law too well. She hopes that Zhan Yu and I will never find this evidence.

"No need," Zhan Yu's voice came from behind him, with a hint of imperceptible fatigue, but his eyes were sharp, revealing unquestionable determination, "We will personally hand these things over to the right people."

He walked over to me and shielded me behind him. Lawyer Fang also forced herself to stand upright and stood shoulder to shoulder with us, forming a line of defense against Mo Qinxin and the gun in her hand.

Seeing that we refused to hand over the evidence, Mo's confidant's smile gradually faded, replaced by a cold and mocking tone. "Master, you are truly stubborn. Do you think you can turn things around with these things? Don't forget, in this family, the one who truly has the final say is who has the final say."

"Then we'll see." Zhan Yu did not give in and his tone was cold.

Mo Qinxin's eyes flickered, as if he was weighing the pros and cons. The air in the dark room was stagnant and tense, like a taut string that could break at any moment.

I held Zhan Yu's hand tightly, my palms wet with sweat. I knew this would be tough. Mo Qinxin was my mother-in-law's trusted confidant, and now that she was here, she wouldn't let us go easily.

"Master, Madam," Mo Qinxin suddenly changed his tone and sighed with pretended regret, "Why are you doing this? Madam is doing this for your own good. You young people don't understand these matters, so let the elders handle it."

"Don't worry about whether we understand or not." Zhan Yu interrupted her coldly, "Get out of the way!"

Mo Qinxin did not move. Instead, he tightened his grip on the gun, pointing it at us, with a fierce look in his eyes.

We ignored her and headed straight for the exit. I could feel the muzzle of a gun pointed at us from behind, and my heart was beating so fast, as if it would be shot through in the next second.

Just as we were about to leave the dark room, Mo Qinxin's cold voice came from behind us: "Young Master, Young Madam, you must think carefully. Some things, once done, there is no turning back..."

Without looking back, we walked out of the darkroom with resolute steps. Returning to the Zhan family, we were greeted by another storm... Elder Qin, leaning on a cane, stood in the center of the living room, his face gloomy. Surrounded by the Zhan family's servants, the atmosphere was oppressive and suffocating. He looked at us and spoke slowly, his tone dignified: "Zhan Yu, according to family rules, you are investigating the family inheritance privately..."

The air in the darkroom was thick, damp, and musty, and I didn't want to stay any longer. We ignored Mo's confidant's threats and headed straight for the exit. Zhan Yu's hand gripped mine tightly, the warmth and strength of his palm giving me immense courage. I knew that even if there were mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, as long as I was with him, I wouldn't be afraid.

The moment I stepped out of the dark room, the sunlight made me squint slightly. However, what greeted us was not light, but another storm.

The atmosphere in the living room of the Zhan family's old house was suffocatingly solemn. Elder Qin stood in the center, leaning on a cane, his face as gloomy as the sky before a rainstorm. The Zhan family's servants stood around, each one hushed and silent, their breathing barely audible.

"Zhanyu," Old Qin spoke slowly, his voice low and majestic, "According to family rules, it is inappropriate for you to investigate the family inheritance privately."

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. I knew every word and every action at this moment was crucial. "Mr. Qin, we're not conducting this investigation privately. We're here to uncover a conspiracy, a conspiracy targeting the Zhan family and Zhan Yu," I said, handing over the brown paper bag. "This contains the evidence we found in the darkroom, enough to prove everything."

Old Qin took the brown paper bag but didn't open it immediately. Instead, he looked at Zhan Yu and me with a scrutinizing gaze. He had experienced many things, and his eyes were so sharp that they seemed to see through people's hearts. After a long pause, he slowly spoke, "Do these things prove what you said is true? With today's advanced technology, forging a document isn't difficult."

My heart sank. I hadn't expected Mr. Qin to doubt the authenticity of the evidence. I looked at Zhan Yu. His expression was a little grim, but his eyes were still filled with determination.

"Mr. Qin, the authenticity of this evidence will be revealed with a little investigation." Zhan Yu said calmly, "The reason we chose to make it public now is to prevent someone from destroying the evidence in advance and covering up the truth."

Old Qin didn't say anything, but slowly opened the brown paper bag, took out the documents inside, and carefully read through them. The servants around him didn't dare to make a sound. The whole living room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, and the only sound was the rustling of the papers.

As the seconds ticked by, my heart tightened. Mr. Qin's expression remained unchanged, making it impossible to fathom his thoughts. Finally, he put down the documents in his hand, raised his head, and glanced back and forth between us.

"These things..." he began slowly, his tone full of meaning. "I will examine them carefully in front of everyone at the family meeting. Before that, no one is allowed to jump to conclusions."

My heart sank again. A family meeting meant waiting a while, and no one could predict what would happen during that time. And I had no idea if the evidence I had would withstand scrutiny.

Just as I was feeling uneasy, a sharp voice broke the silence in the living room. "Mr. Qin, please don't be fooled by them! These two people, one is greedy and the other is stubborn. How can you believe what they say?"

I turned my head abruptly and saw my mother-in-law standing at the door with a sneer on her face and her eyes full of malice. Her appearance gave me an ominous premonition... She walked in slowly, her eyes fell on the brown paper bag in my hand, which had been resealed by Old Qin, and a mocking arc appeared at the corner of her mouth, "Besides, Mo Qinxin is an expert in family inheritance. It is more appropriate to let her handle these things..." My mother-in-law's words were like a basin of ice water, extinguishing the hope that had just ignited in me. She walked to Old Qin and took his arm affectionately. Her tone was coquettish but with an unquestionable meaning, "Old Qin, you are old, don't worry about the affairs between these young people. Mo Qinxin has been with me for so many years, I know her best, and she will never do anything that is detrimental to the Zhan family."

I watched my mother-in-law's hypocritical performance, feeling sick. Her so-called "understanding" was based on nothing more than Mo's flattery. And the evidence I held was enough to prove that Mo and her were in cahoots.

"Mother-in-law, aren't you worried about your conscience when you say this?" I tried to suppress my anger and kept my tone as calm as possible. "Are you really completely unaware of what Mo Qinxin did? Or are you and she just birds of a feather?"

My words instantly turned grim. She flung Old Qin's arm away, pointed at me, and angrily shouted, "You ignorant girl! How dare you talk to me like that? Do you still have me, your mother-in-law, in your eyes?"

"I respect you as my elder, but that doesn't mean I will tolerate your misbehavior." I met her gaze fearlessly, "I married into the Zhan family to protect this family with Zhan Yu, not to watch you act recklessly and take everything in the Zhan family for yourself!"

Zhan Yu stood by my side, holding my hand tightly, offering silent support. He stepped forward, blocking my way, and looked at my mother-in-law with a cold gaze. "Mom, we've already investigated this matter. You'd better not interfere. Otherwise, don't blame me for not considering our relationship as mother and son."

My mother-in-law obviously didn't expect Zhan Yu to stand on my side so resolutely. She was so angry that she was shaking all over, and her finger trembled as she pointed at Zhan Yu. "You...you are going to disobey me for this woman? Have you forgotten who raised you?"

"I haven't forgotten," Zhan Yu said calmly, but with unquestionable determination, "but I know better than anyone that right and wrong can't be confused by family ties. I trust my wife and I trust Attorney Fang's professional judgment. As for Mo Qinxin, she knows exactly what she did."

Mentioning Lawyer Fang put me at ease. Zhan Yu had hired Lawyer Fang specifically, and he was highly regarded in the industry. His presence undoubtedly gave us a significant advantage.

Seeing Zhan Yu's determination, my mother-in-law knew that it was useless to continue talking. She glared at me fiercely, turned her sleeves and walked away, not forgetting to leave a harsh word before leaving: "Just wait, I won't let you have it easy!"

Watching my mother-in-law walk away, my heart sank again. I knew this was just the beginning, and the road ahead would be even more difficult.

Mo Qinxin stood aside, remaining silent. She looked at us with a sinister smile on her face, a smile as chilling as a venomous snake's tongue. I felt a chill run from the soles of my feet to the top of my head, knowing that we would face more troubles ahead.

At this moment, the silent Old Qin spoke up: "Zhan Yu, are you sure you want to make an enemy of your entire family for this woman?" He paused, his eyes falling on the brown paper bag in my hand, "This thing..." He reached out, as if wanting to take it away...

Qin Lao's hand reached for the brown paper bag in my hand. I subconsciously clenched it tightly and my body unconsciously hid behind Zhan Yu. Zhan Yu noticed my uneasiness and protected me behind him. He looked at Qin Lao with a sharp look, "Qin Lao, what do you mean by this?"

Old Qin's hand froze in mid-air. He coughed dryly, retracted his hand, and said earnestly: "Zhan Yu, you are young and impulsive. You'd better look carefully at what this woman gives you, and don't let others use you as a tool." His words were full of hints, and he was clearly saying that I was trying to sow discord.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm the rage within me. I knew proving my innocence in this family was no easy task. I stepped out from behind Zhan Yu, looked directly into Elder Qin's eyes, and said firmly, "Elder Qin, I know you are highly respected and hold great prestige within the Zhan family. But the evidence I hold is irrefutable, and no one can deny it." I paused, then raised the brown paper bag in my hand. "Inside this is evidence of not only Mo's close associate transferring company assets, but also evidence of her colluding with outsiders to embezzle the Zhan family's assets."

Elder Qin's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected me to possess so much information. He looked at Mo Qinxin with a questioning look in his eyes. Mo Qinxin quickly shook his head and cried, "Elder Qin, you have to believe me! I've worked diligently for the Zhan family for so many years. How could I possibly do such a thing? This is all Young Madam's framing of me!"

She cried so hard that tears welled up in her eyes. Someone who didn't know her would have thought I'd bullied her. I sneered and ignored her antics. I knew that at this point, any explanation would be futile. Only hard evidence could silence the gossip.

"Mr. Qin, the right and wrong will be determined by the public. I suggest that you call the police immediately and let them investigate." Lawyer Fang's voice came from the side. His tone was calm, but with unquestionable authority.

The appearance of Lawyer Fang brought the situation to a standstill again. Mr. Qin was clearly hesitant. He looked at me, then at Zhan Yu, and finally sighed and said, "Zhan Yu, you can handle this matter yourself. I just hope you don't regret your decision today." With that, he turned and left.

Qin Lao's departure did not make me feel relieved, but even more uneasy. I knew that my mother-in-law and Mo Qinxin would not give up. They would definitely find ways to stop us.

"What should we do now?" I turned to look at Zhan Yu with a hint of worry in my tone.

Zhan Yu held my hand tightly and gave me a reassuring look. "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything." He turned to look at Lawyer Fang and said, "Lawyer Fang, I'll trouble you from now on."

Lawyer Fang nodded and said, "I will organize the evidence as soon as possible and submit it to the police. Before that, we need to ensure the safety of the evidence."

The three of us returned to the study and began to discuss our next strategy. Outside, the night deepened, and a hint of tension hung in the air. Just as we were discussing this heatedly, we suddenly heard a strange noise outside... a loud "bang," as if something had hit the ground hard, followed by hurried footsteps and a cacophony of shouting...