The whole family was brutally murdered? The ruthless heiress's eldest daughter went berserk aft

Despite her burning hatred, Murong Lian once again adopted that delicate and charming demeanor when she looked up.

"Sister, please don't make fun of your younger sister. Since ancient times, there has never been a custom where the younger sister marries before the older sister."

Murong Xuewei smiled slightly, "It's alright. Anyway, our Murong family isn't one to be concerned with formalities. As long as this future brother-in-law treats you well, that's better than anything else."

Murong Xuewei then looked at Madam Murong, "By the way, Mother, you probably don't know yet, but yesterday's situation was quite dangerous. If it weren't for that Young Master Jiang, we might not be able to see my sister today."

Murong Xuewei described it vividly, and Madam Murong's heart pounded as she listened.

“In that case, I must thank this Young Master Jiang properly.” Madam Murong turned to her servants and instructed, “Someone, go and invite Young Master Jiang here. I want to thank him properly for saving my Lian’er.”

Murong Xuewei looked at Murong Lian with a meaningful expression, "We should thank them properly, after all, once Young Master Jiang marries Lian'er, we will be family."

Murong Lian looked somewhat embarrassed. "Isn't it too early for you to say we're family now, sister?"

At this moment, a servant brought Jiang Lingyun. Jiang Lingyun was already handsome and refined. Now, dressed in a light green long robe, he stood there with the air of a scholar.

Jiang Lingyun stepped forward and bowed to Madam Murong, her manners being quite proper.

Murong Xuewei sighed inwardly. Jiang Lingyun looked quite refined and acted so politely. No wonder she had been deceived by his appearance in her previous life.

Madam Murong was also sizing up Jiang Lingyun. "Young Master Jiang, is that you?"

Jiang Lingyun replied politely, "Yes, Madam."

"I heard that Young Master Jiang saved Lian'er yesterday. Although Lian'er is not my biological daughter, I have raised her by my side since she was a child. I called you here today for two reasons: first, to thank you, and second, to inquire about your family's financial situation."

Murong Xuewei covered her face and smiled, "Yes, I'm also glad. If it weren't for Young Master Jiang's timely appearance yesterday, I'm afraid Sister Lian would have had an accident. But I'm also curious how Young Master Jiang appeared so timely. As soon as Sister Lian fell, Young Master Jiang came, as if he was waiting there on purpose."

Jiang Lingyun and Murong Lian's hearts skipped a beat. They exchanged a glance, and Jiang Lingyun hurriedly said...

"I was originally going to the capital to take the imperial examination, but I ran out of money. The steward of the manor said that he needed someone to keep accounts. It just so happens that the maid who led the way yesterday was busy and I accidentally wandered into the inner courtyard and offended the Third Miss."

Jiang Lingyun was quite capable; in just a few words, he explained why he was at the Murong family and why he was able to save Murong Lian in time.

Song Wanyi looked at Murong Lian with a smile in her eyes, "It seems that Sister Lian's fate is a gift from heaven, otherwise how could it be such a coincidence?"

Murong Xuewei chimed in, "Indeed, who was the maid who led Young Master Jiang yesterday? She deserves a good reward."

Upon hearing Murong Xuewei's words, Jiang Lingyun was afraid that she would actually go to find that maid, so she hurriedly said, "This is only my second time entering the manor, and I am not very familiar with that maid, so I don't remember her very well."

"That would be a bit of a shame," Song Wanyi said.

Murong Xuewei saw the relieved looks on Jiang Lingyun and Murong Lian's faces and knew exactly what was going on.

I was just trying to get some information out of Murong Lian, but I didn't expect Jiang Lingyun to react as quickly as ever!

Murong Xuewei looked at Jiang Lingyun with a fake smile, "By the way, what are your thoughts on what I said to you yesterday, Young Master Jiang?"

Jiang Lingyun looked at Madam Murong respectfully, "If Madam wants to marry the Third Miss to me just because I accidentally touched her while saving her, that would be unfair to her."

“Young Master Jiang, when you rescued Sister Lian yesterday, your disheveled appearance was seen by all the guests present.” Murong Xuewei’s lips curled into a meaningful smile, her gaze shifting back and forth between Jiang Lingyun and Murong Lian.

Jiang Lingyun's heart skipped a beat, realizing that Murong Xuewei was indeed not easy to deal with.

He replied with feigned composure, "Miss is too kind. Yesterday's situation was urgent, and I inevitably made some oversights in order to save people."

"Oh? Is that so?" Murong Xuewei drawled, a hint of amusement in her voice. "That's true, but others might not think the same way!"

Murong Lian's face paled; she knew that Murong Xuewei was deliberately trying to embarrass her.

She bit her lip, lowered her head, and dared not speak.

"Wei'er, what do you mean by this?" Murong Qingyu, who had been silent all along, spoke up, her tone tinged with displeasure.

"Brother, I'm just concerned about Sister Lian." Murong Xuewei said, but a sly glint flashed in her eyes. "After all, men and women shouldn't touch each other. Now that Young Master Jiang has seen Sister Lian's body, he naturally has to take responsibility."

Song Wanyi chimed in, "Yes, Young Master Jiang, our family is wealthy and noble, but we have all been educated in the classics. Since you have seen Sister Lian's body, you should take responsibility."

Jiang Lingyun cursed inwardly. He came to the Murong family for the token in Murong Xuewei's hands, not to marry Murong Lian.

He was about to refuse when he heard Murong Xuewei continue, "Besides, although Sister Lian is not my mother's biological daughter, she is still a daughter raised by our Murong family, so we can't let her suffer any injustice."

Murong Lian felt a mix of emotions upon hearing this.

The fact that she was an adopted daughter had always been a thorn in her side. In the past, Murong Xuewei had never mentioned it for fear that she would overthink it, and had even ordered the servants not to mention it. Was Murong Xuewei deliberately trying to embarrass her by bringing it up in front of so many people today?

Murong Lian was jealous of Murong Xuewei, jealous of everything she had, and jealous of her ability to act recklessly.

However, she had to admit that Murong Xuewei was right; she could not lose the protection of the Murong family.

Jiang Lingyun looked at Murong Lian and saw her with her head down, looking weak and pitiful. He sneered inwardly.

He feigned reluctance and said, "However, marriage is a serious matter that requires the words of a matchmaker and the consent of my parents..."

"This is nothing. As long as Young Master Jiang is willing, I can simply send someone to invite Young Master Jiang's parents and elders." Murong Xuewei interrupted him.

"This..." Jiang Lingyun was speechless. He was just an orphan. Where would he get his parents? If Murong Xuewei really sent someone to invite his parents, wouldn't his purpose in coming to the Murong family be completely exposed?

"Young Master Jiang, you're not trying to deceive us, are you?" Murong Qingyu's tone was icy, carrying a hint of warning.

Jiang Lingyun was inwardly groaning; he had been cornered by Murong Xuewei and was caught in a dilemma.

He glanced at Murong Lian, and suddenly an idea came to him.

"To be honest, my parents died early. I swore a solemn oath at their graves that I would never marry if I did not become the top scholar in the imperial examinations. So..." He paused deliberately, observing the reactions of the crowd.

"I didn't expect Young Master Jiang to be such a filial son," Murong Xuewei pressed.

"Alas, I was unable to fulfill my filial duties to my parents while they were alive. I only hope to return home in glory so that they can rest in peace in the afterlife," Jiang Lingyun said sadly, bowing her head.

Upon hearing this, Murong Lian abruptly raised her head, a look of disbelief flashing in her eyes.

Murong Xuewei and Murong Qingyu exchanged a glance, both seeing suspicion in each other's eyes.

"As the saying goes, 'Settle down and then build a career.' If you settle down and then build a career, perhaps Young Master Jiang's parents will be even happier in the afterlife," Murong Xuewei said, half-comfortingly.

“This…” Jiang Lingyun hesitated for a long time before saying, “This is not a good idea.”

"There's nothing wrong with that. After all, parents all want their children to be happy, right? Besides, getting married and taking the imperial examinations don't conflict. Or is it that Young Master Jiang is looking down on my little Lian?" Murong Xuewei pressed on.

Jiang Lingyun took a deep breath; he knew he had no way out.